June

In the midst of the heavy silence I could only hear my heavy breath, although the ticking of the clock hanging on the wall irritated me from time to time. Sweat rolling down from my forehead, disappearing into my skin. My chest is rising up and down because of all the exhaustion I am causing to my body but also loving it. I hissed, feeling the burning sensation on my knuckles each time I lifted it to hit the punching bag. 

Each time I hit it I let my frustration take over me, all the rage that was burning inside me. Each time I hit it, it made some squeaky sound making me hit it even harder. Me being a competitive person who doesn't know how to back down, takes the challenge very well. 

I huffed, throwing a harder punch as it let out another squeaky sound. I will not stop until I am satisfied with the outcome, until I know that I have the upper hand, that's how persistent I am which is grievous for my own good but I do not care as long as I am getting all the benefit from it. 

I looked at my knuckles which were bruised now, jerking my hand away feeling the burn, but still it wasn't enough. I lifted my fist again but stopped hearing the loud footsteps coming from the outside. I turned around my face towards the mahogany door which soon opened revealing a familiar face with dark eyes and frown brows, a scowl on his face as he walked in with his black suit perfectly hugging his body, I couldn't spot any crease, that perfectionist bastard. 

A file in hand as he hurriedly walked towards me, nose flaring in anger. Looks like someone did not have the best night. I smiled as his face remained expressionless, a way to start a good day. 

"Fucking explain this" he sithed in anger, pointing at the file, which I very well knew what it contained. I wiped my sweat with the back of my hand, not replying as I rolled my knuckles before punching the bag again. The sound echoed through the silence room. Soon I heard a sigh escaping from his lips as he ran his fingers through his hair. 

"And what is it?" I finally decided to reply, caressing my knuckles, turning my head to him before smiling gently. "Do not pretend, you know very well what this file contains. We were supposed to sign the deal after two days at the conference" he looked pissed''and '' what do I find this morning" he flipped the pages of the file rather hastily "this, you broke the deal" he shut the file and huffed. 

"I did" I confirmed what he wanted to know, he closed his eyes as his grip tightened on the file. "And you did for what?" he demanded an answer "you do know how much I worked to get this deal with Mr. Han".

I scoffed "That bastard is a two faced motherfucker who surely doesn't know how to run a fucking company" I argued knowing how much of a bastard that man was who apparently thought he could fool us with his sweet talk. 

He sighed, rubbing his temple with his fingers, clearly not happy with my decision "You could have told me about it and I would have investigated more about their company".

"Nah it's fine as long as I can handle it, I would have told you if I needed any help. You are already sitting in front of the computer all day in your office. Being a COO must be exhausting for you" I said as I walked towards the table and grabbed the bottle of water before chugging it down, quenching my thirst after a heavy workout. 

He rolled his eyes "Coming from the CEO herself, funny" he pointed out. 

"Now please do tell me what happened last night and where the fuck you were. I couldn't reach you, do you even know how worried I was" he asked as I finished the bottle before placing it on the table back and grabbing the towel, wiping away all the sweat from my body. 

"Should ask the bastard since he will give you an accurate answer".

"Just tell me where you were" he pressed the matter more, not backing away. 

"I was in a club, happy" I replied with an annoyed expression as he furrowed his brows. "As much as I know you're not the one to spend your weekends on clubs so what's the actual matter".

"You know how I am when it comes to signing a new contract with a new company" he nodded, not interrupting, letting me finish my words as I continued "I had my doubts so I told one of my people to keep an eye on Han. But guess what that two faced motherfucker was also working with our rival company" at that he raised his brows "But why would they do it?"

I sighed "Sometimes I wonder why I even gave you the COO position. Of course he was trying to get info about our new product which is being tested right now. He more likely was trying to ruin it for us".

"That bastard but how are you so sure about it" he dared to ask me about it, when he clearly knew I would never make a decision on impulse. "I followed him last night to a club," I admitted. 

He didn't say anything about it at first, staring at my face rather strangely "So what did you do?" I smirked at that "You wanna know"? I licked my lips as he slowly nodded his head. 

"Perfect" I said before turning around and placing the towel around my neck. I searched for what I was looking for, there it was, the small pendrive which contained all the information I have been looking for, I took it before looking over my shoulder "Do you prefer a live confession?" I asked. 

His frown deepened, blinking his eyes "live confession? What is supposed to mean-" his eyes grew larger as he looked horrified "Please tell me you did not-" I cut him off as I searched for something on the table, the knife. 

I took it, grinning as I walked back towards the punching bag "Time to say hello" with that I made a hole in it and slid the knife down, tearing apart the leather as a body felt from it making a loud thud sound on the floor. The impact must have knocked some sense into the man as he groaned painfully, his face had bruises which I suspected was given by me. 

"Jesus Christ June" the man beside me looked at me with a horrified expression "You didn't just" he didn't complete his sentence. 

"Oh! I certainly did".

The man lying on the floor must have sensed something around him, muffled voices maybe as his body stirred, groaning and whimpering but it came out squeaky because of the tape against his mouth. He tried freeing himself from the ropes but failed miserably. Slowly, very slowly he tried to open his eyes, but they soon grew larger after seeing me. He tried to back away, looking around hastily before his eyes fell on the man beside me. 

He made some rat-like sound, which was unpleasant to my ears as I crouched down and pulled off the tape from my eyes. He quickly backed away from me. 

"Mr. Kim please please save me" he dared to talk when I clearly hadn't ordered him to. I rolled my eyes at his pitiful behavior as he literally crawled towards the person who he thought could save him, how wrong he was. 

"Please save me from her, she'll kill me please save me Mr. Kim" The said man, looked down, his horrified expression now replaced with irritation "Then you shouldn't have messed with us you fucking bastard, you really thought you would get away after all this" he lifted his leg, kicking the man on his stomach. 

"No, no please I'm sorry" Han begged pathetically, funny how yesterday he was being an arrogant jerk and now crying like a weak bitch. 

"What should we do with him?".

I smiled "You do know what to do brother, make a deal" I said as I proceeded to walk out of the room before stopping and turning around "ah one more thing can you please look through my schedule it's totally messed up".

My dear brother looked uninterested. "Shouldn't you hire a temporary secretary for the time being. Stop asking me because I have my own schedule". "I have tried, but none of the male candidates lived up to my expectations and the females" I sighed. 

"They are mostly intimated by you" he finished my words. Since my last secretary had been admitted to the hospital I find it hard to arrange my schedules. "Try it again and can you please do me a favor" he asked as I nodded my head "Tomorrow I'm supposed to give a lecture in my college since they literally begged me but I can't go I've to attend a meeting tomorrow. Please inform Mr. Kang to postpone it for me" I nodded my head as I walked out of the room before shouting "Kim Taehyung you better not kill that motherfucker".

•••

The car stopped in front of the huge building as I got out, it still was early for me but I liked it that way. People bowed at me as I walked, giving them a slight nod. My expression was stiff like always as I walked. I could never get used to people staring at me even though it'd been this way for as long as I remember. I should have gotten used to it by now but I certainly did not. 

I walked towards the front desk as the girl sitting behind it politely bowed at me, I nodded my head "Is Mr. Kang here yet" I asked, not forgetting about the favour my brother had asked earlier. She nodded her head and made a quick attempt to call that man who was apparently the Managing Director's assistant. God! How much I needed one for me, I can clearly not sort out my own meetings since I am always buried with paperwork. 

Since my last PA I have hired dozens of people for this position but they failed, either they would mess up my schedule or get flustered. They were not bad people but they clearly needed some guidance and they clearly were not able to keep up with my work. 

"I called him, he said he will meet you at your cabin" the receptionist replied. "Thank you, did you checked my schedule for today" I asked, she mouthed yes before fumbling through a tab lying on the floor and showing it to my "um Miss Lee I tried  my best but there are some meetings and dinner dates with clients which I had to cancel because there's no way you could attend them in one day" she continued "and since you asked me to clear your yesterday's schedule it's all piled up".

I sighed, at this point I should just resign from this position and give myself a big break from all the shit. 

"I was afraid you might be angry so I had to ask for Miss Rosie's help" she said something which actually made me angry but I didn't let it show. "It's okay, send the schedule to me and next time do not bother her" I said before walking towards the elevator. 

20 minutes later….

looked up hearing the knock on my door. I mumbled 'come in' before continuing my work. "You asked for me, Miss Lee," the man I wished to see was standing in front of me with some files in his hands, I just hoped it was not for me. I was already having a headache after watching the schedule and all the paperwork. 

"Yes, Please sit down" I said, as he made himself comfortable on the chair. I should have taken the chance while I had it, giving up on Mr. Kang was a big mistake. "Did Mr. Kim come today?" I asked, adjusting the glasses on my nose. 

"Your brother, no he called me in the morning saying he got some meeting with Mr. Han, so I'm handling the paperworks and since he doesn't have any meeting today it's okay" he finished. The meeting with Mr. Han is probably going well. I did not have to be concerned about it at all. 

"Lucky him" I mumbled under my breath "and what's that" I pointed at the file. 

"Oh this" he looked down "I have got some new names for your secretary position and I have a feeling this time someone will last until Miss Rosie is back" he flipped through the pages "here, look. Some of them have high gpa, graduated from prestigious colleges, have work experience and-". "It's okay, you can interview them tomorrow I am leaving this on you".

"But you should look at the qualifications" he pressed the matter, making me huffed "No need, I just need someone who can keep up with my schedule for the time being. If they are good at managing then hire them".

"Uhh okay but don't you think they will not agree if I say it's temporary what will I do then?" I sighed. 

"Mr. Kang, how long have you been working here?" he looked taken aback, clearly not expecting this question "Since your father had hired me as his secretary" he answered truthly and I nodded "and it was you who taught me everything from the scratch when I had no idea what business was. It was you who made me capable of this position, if only you had agreed to be the MD but you didn't agree and why do you think I let Taehyung take the position" I asked, reminding him of all the things he had done for me and the company. 

"Because I knew he was capable".

"Exactly and I trusted you and I still do so feel free to use your power here and do not hesitate because this is the least I could do" I answered honestly. 

"I-i, stop you are making me flustered" The old man blushed, making me smile. 

"Am i?" I teased back. 

"Stop with this already and yes" his playful expression changed "I was here to inform you that the dinner meeting was cancelled so you can go home after doing the paperworks or take them with you, and it's sunday" He sighed "have fun and get wasted not burying yourself in work".

It's already Sunday, but to me everyday seemed the same. 

"Tried to have fun last night and ended up punching someone, interesting isn't it" I grinned. 

"Sounds like something you would do" he laughed, I shook my head "I just think going out and having drinks is not for me. Yesterday I was In a club but I felt like an alien" I laughed at the memory of being surrounded by all the sweaty and drunk people, the alcohol in the air. It was full chaos. 

"I cannot imagine you doing that honestly" he snorted, making fun of me. "But I am telling the truth" I protested "the only thing that was good was the guy with the guitar" I remembered that one particular incident from yesterday. How the boy had looked at me while singing, how he hadn't broken the eye contact with me. 

"A guy you say" he didn't believe. 

"I'm telling the truth, I even offered him my name but he looked so flustered that he ran away" I laughed at the memory, it was really a weird encounter. While many people find me intimated he didn't or maybe he did. I found it quite interesting, the way he sang while looking at me, something stirred inside me. The eye contact we held meant something as I couldn't stop thinking about it. 

"Maybe you should try your luck again".

"I don't know, it already feels too much for me and I don't think I have time for a guy" Did I just say that out loud, I looked at Me. Kang who tried to suppress his laughter. 

"Does that mean you have taken your interest in him?" He teased. 

"I am being honest, I do not have time for dating at all" dating someone seems like a lot of work and I already have much of it so no thank you "and also he looked very young, he had these big doe eyes which were so innocent. I'm afraid he's in his early twenties so it's a big no for me".

"Is that what's troubling you?" he tried to inquire further "age gap is common nowadays and you shouldn't think like that. Me being an old man doesn't think like that".

"We are not discussing this topic anymore, that's it" I put an end to the argument as he still laughed. What's so funny about it? 

"Ok I won't" I stood up from his chair "but think about it" with that he left the room. 

Maybe it wasn't actually a problem like I was thinking, maybe what I was afraid of was commitment. Maybe the thought of breaking a promise still haunted me. But what if I am wrong, maybe not everyone wants commitment.

I could at least try, right? 

I should visit the club tonight again.