[May 2010]

[Mi Sun POV]

I sit quietly in the corner as I watch Daesung and Seunghyun's presentation to a bunch of other businessmen. Yes, I'm actually sitting in a corner. I felt very uncomfortable sitting between them. Like I said, they creep me out.

But as I watch Daesung and Seunghyun—Well, mostly Daesung—I actually admire how both of them can be so serious. It's a complete different side to what I see and got to know when they're out of work. It's surprising.

I suddenly meet someone's eyes: Mr. Kang. I gulp as I realize he's been staring at me for a while. I flash a small smile and bow slightly. He ignores me and turns his head back to the two up front. I also focus my gaze at the two, trying to comprehend what they're saying.

After an hour and a half, the meeting finishes. I stand up the same time everyone else does. I continue to watch in the corner as everybody bows and shake hands. After a while, Seunghyun, Daesung, and I were the last ones to come out.

"Is that it? Do we get to go home now?" I ask, feeling whiney.

The two guys laugh. "Far from it, Mi Sun. We still have a whole day ahead of us." Daesung smiles at me.

I groan. I shouldn't have come with them. It's too boring. A loud squeal enters my ears then I see a girl throw her body at Daesung, hugging him. Seunghyun gasps and stands by me silently. I watch, as Daesung's eyes get huge. He shakily pats the girl's back. The girl untangles herself from him.

"Daesung oppa~" The girl coos. "Where have you been? I haven't seen you a whole month!"

"I-I was busy w-with something." Daesung stutters.

The girl turns toward the man next to me. "Hello, Seunghyun oppa!" The girl cheerfully says. Seunghyun grumbles a hello in response. Seunghyun doesn't seem to like this girl—Oh! I gasp as I actually look at the girl.

I bow and manage a smile. "Hello, Jiyoung-shi." I greet.

Jiyoung rolls her eyes. "Oh, let's not get formal. Just call me Jiyoung, unnie. It's nice to meet you again." She smiles.

I nod, still smiling. I partly forgot about her. Oh God, I forgot how much she's in love with Daesung… And I kissed him this morning. Let alone slept with him in his bed. If she finds out, I'm looking for so much trouble. Daesung and Seunghyun look between Jiyoung and I, appalled. I don't meet Daesung's eyes, feeling guilty all of a sudden.

"So, unnie, how are you and Jiyong oppa?" Jiyoung asks.

"Excuse me?" I flinch at Daesung's voice.

"Oh, Jiyong oppa and Mi Sun unnie are—"

"Mi Sun-shi?" We all turn our heads at the other voice while I let out a sigh of relief at the interruption. Mr. Kang was standing just a few feet away from us. "May I talk to you for a few minutes?" He asks.

"Ah, sir—" Daesung starts. I see his hand reach out for my shoulder, but he stops as Mr. Kang cuts him off.

"Don't worry, Daesung. I'm not going to do anything to your friend." He says, putting emphasis on the last word. He looks at me. "Shall we?"

I nod and walk into Mr. Kang's office. He sits down at his desk and I awkwardly sit in front of him.

"So," He starts. "I see you've already met my daughter."

"Oh, yes. She's very beautiful and kind." I compliment.

He grunts. "And I guess you figured out that she's going all out for Daesung."

"All out as in?"

"She's in love with him." He bluntly states. He sighs. "Okay, so let's cut all the crap and get on with the real point." I stare at him, surprised and scared. "Who gave you that necklace again?" He suddenly asks.

"Um," I bite my lip. "Daesung did."

"Hmm. That's funny. I remember my daughter wearing something like that before. It looks exactly the same." I gulp. Is he telling me that I'm wearing Jiyoung's clothes? "Did Daesung really give that to you?"

I hesitate and think over my answer. This is Jiyoung's father I'm talking to. His daughter, Jiyoung, is in love with Daesung. And she isn't afraid of showing her affection towards him. Mr. Kang is probably looking out for his daughter…

"No, he didn't. My boyfriend, one of Daesung's friends, gave this to me. My boyfriend was out of country at the time and he sent it to Daesung's house. Daesung passed the gift over to me this morning." I explain, making it up as I go.

"I see. Who is this boyfriend?" He asks.

"Kwon Jiyong." I blurt out.

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[Author POV]

Mr. Kang nods his head. "I met him before." He stays quiet, deep in thought. "Well, you may go now. I just wanted to make sure some things."

Mi Sun stands up and bows before stumbling out the door. Seunghyun was sitting down in one of the chair, texting someone busily. She bites her lip and taps his shoulder. He quickly glances at her and looks back down at his phone.

"Where's Daesung?" She asks him.

Seunghyun points to one of the offices without looking up. "In his office."

"Thanks." She says before making her way towards the office. She hears Seunghyun shout.

"Wait! Ji—" But it was too late. Because once she opened that door, she's met with heartbreak. She stares wide-eyed at the two, Jiyoung leaning down kissing Daesung. Silently, she steps backwards, closing the door quietly on her way out.

"Mi Sun…" Seunghyun lays his hand on her shoulder; he saw it, too.

"Can you call someone to take me home?" She mumbles, already feeling numb. She turns around and face Seunghyun, shaking his hand off. Seunghyun looks into her eyes, seeing them already rim red.

"I'll drive you myself." Seunghyun says, already pulling the frozen Mi Sun out the building. Mi Sun sniffs, the scene popping up in her mind again. It wasn't just how she saw it or how she found out about it that gave her the heartbreak…

It was Daesung, who she saw kissing back.