Chapter 8 (1/1)
They both headed outside of the villa, disappearing from everyone's eyes with Baekhyun carefully observing Joonmyeon's steps from behind.Joonmyeon stopped walking after a while and turned his head to face Baekhyun with a smile. The light music from inside of the hall could still be heard. Baekhyun noticed the pool next to them and without hesitation he made his way to sit on the edge of the pool, slowly playing with the calm water for a bit.
Joonmyeon looked at the way Baekhyun was moving his fingers. A familiar scenery appeared in front of Joonmyeon's eyes. And he sighed, shaking his head.He made his next step rather loudly. It made Baekhyun look up. Joonmyeon was staring. "You wanted to tell me something, sir?"Baekhyun finally spoke up, breaking the awkward atmosphere between the two. Joonmyeon frowned a little upon hearing that but his expression changed slowly, realizing what he was supposed to talk about."Yes, I actually want to ask you something.""I'm all ears!"Joonmyeon came a bit closer to where Baekhyun was sitting, eyes all over Baekhyun's figure."Would you mind me asking if you- . . . are meeting with someone?"Baekhyun raised an eye-brow upon hearning this question. It was an expected question afterall."I don't think it should matter- ""It matters."Joonmyeon cut his word with a frown on the face."Why does it matter?" Silence. Joonmyeon sighed, knowing how ridiculous it sounded to ask such a thing."I'm just asking if you are available at the moment." He hesitated. "My parents think I need to date someone but I'm not interested in doing such a thing!""So- . . . you want me to play the role of a secretary who dates the CEO? Is this what you want?" A shy smile covered his face and Baekhyun felt his heart beating faster seeing that smile. What? He wants me to pretend that I'm dating him? Does he not know who I am!? Does he not know why I am here? What kind of fuckery is that! "I'm just tired of being told to date. I thought you could help me with it!" He turned around ignoring Baekhyun's curious face.Joonmyeon started to walk around, hands on his pockets and eyes facing the sky. He seemed lonely and sad. Baekhyun could guess what is the cause of this.
"Just tell me what you want me to do and I will do it, sir!"Baekhyun stood up finally, chills going down his body with the cold wind. He wanted to quickly go inside but first he should listen to what Joonmyeon has to say."I think you are smart enoughto know what to do!"Baekhyun only nodded his head, following Joonmyeon afterward. The two came inside of the hall. Eyes of guests as well as high officials were all on Joonmyeon and Baekhyun. Some staff were pointing out how the two looked nice together and some just smiling at the two."Let's meet my parents!" Joonmyeon suggested then and Baekhyun could only nod, fixing his dress.Mr. and Mrs. Kim were having a conversation with some relatives but they stopped once Joonmyeon appeared on the sight.Baekhyun stood next to Joonmyeon. It was not exactly balacned as he looked taller than Joonmyeon with the heels he was wearing. He bowed to Joonmyeon's parents politely, offering a smile.Mrs. Kim blinked, taking off her glasses. She looked at her husband with an amused face."This is Baek AhYeon. My secretary!" Joonmyeon introduced him shortly after."It's nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Kim!""I see!" Mr. Kim stood up. "Nice to meet you too, young lady!" He shook hands with Baekhyun.It made him a bit uncomfortable. The looks Mrs. Kim was giving to him were cold and judging."You are tall even without heels." She noticed. "Don't stand next to my son with those heels next time!" She rolled her eyes at Joonmyeon who was trying to stop her.Baekhyun casually grabbed Joonmyeon's hand then, casuing the CEO to look back at him surprised."His heart is more important that his height!" Baekhyun couldn't believe he was saying these words. it was cringe-worthy and embarrassing.Mrs. Kim was taken aback by this action but Mr. Kim who was standing behind the two had a pleasing smile on the face. He was nodding his head. Maybe this girl can help Joonmyeon to move on from the past and its bitter memories.
Maybe. Baekhyun came back to where he was originally sitting with Soojung. A bit far from the main hall and all the high officials and their families.The girl was chatting with a few female staff. She noticed Baekhyun and happily offered him another glass. Baekhyun received it without hesitation.And this was the start of feeling the buzz as he asked Soojung for another glass. He was a sucker when it came to partying and drinking. Bad habit. Soojung wasn't any better. She was laughing at Mr. Kang and his old and lame ass jokes, pushing him jokingly at times."I didn't know natural beauties are into dinking too!" Mr. Kang had an amused look, drinking from his own glass.Soojung truned her back to face him. She seemed bothered and her face looked annoyed."You know what? Your obsession for natural beauties gives me chills!" It cracked Baekhyun up as he nodded to what Soojung said, judging the hell out of Mr. Kang!The middle-aged offered a creepy laugh, acknowledging what Soojung just said. "I guess so!""Why are you still single, Mr. Kang?" Soojung's lips turned into a thick judging line as she was observing the man."Why do you want to know, little girl?""I just want to make sure there is only one single dinosaur alive in this earth and that is Mr. Kang!" She stood up, grabbing Baekhyun's hand, forcing him to come with her as she followed the other friends going outside of the hall."Old man, mocking on me and my friends all the time!"Baekhyun only laughed at the whole situation. He linked his fingers with Soojung's then, happily walking.He was in his own world, not knowing why he was casually laughing or nodding at things.The girls and some guy were gathered around the pool, having a blast with the latest music in the market. Even if the cold wind was doing no favor, everyone was hot from dancing and all."Let's jump in!" Soojung said excitedly, looking at Baekhyun. "Let's get wet, it would feel good!""No girl! I'm fine with it. You can go!" Baekhyun said, his eyes wandering around."You are no fun!"Soojung stood up, unzipping her dress from her left side, getting rid of the dress quickly and leaving her with only a bra and panty.
She and some other girl jumped inside of the pool with a wild gesture, casuing the people near the pool to get wet as well. No fucks were given anyway.Baekhyun was just observing the situation, suddenly feeling like he is in need of some alcohol.He casually stepped inside where a few people were talking while stand still. Joonmyeon was coming down from the up-stairs, smiling at him.Baekhyun didn't mind him standing next to him as he was having his life with drinking. It was after the third glass that he noticed Joonmyeon is still sitting there. He could only imagine how much of a mess he looked right now with those judging looks of Joonmyeon, but, it didn't matter at all. Joonmyeon didn't matter to him so why would he feel the urge to act appropriate at this random welcoming party, drinking whatever was on his sight."Do you always go over-board?"Joonmyeon finally asked, grabbing the glass from Baekhyun's hand.He frowned at the CEO, looking around, maybe a waiter could be seen in his area but there seemed to be no one at the moment."Give my glass back! I have not been drinking for a while." He groaned, hand on Joonmyeon forearm trying to gain his attention then. The CEO could only stare, putting the glass far from Baekhyun's access."Why are you so mean? I did what you wanted me to do, you know? Impressing your parents and all. Where is my reward?""I gave you the reward once I let you stay as my secretary!" Joonmyeon smiled.Baekhyun laughed at what Joonmyeon said, putting his elbow on the table and leaning on it."How generous!" He chuckled. "You let a lesser be your supposedly date now. Give me the glass!""This is a part of being my secretary meaning you should do everything I ask you to do!""Tsk! No? That was not what I signed for?""I guess so? Mr. Kang didn't fully inform you about my rules!"Baekhyun grew tired of this argument pretty fast as he helped himself stand up. He felt dizzy and it was better to leave while he could still think a bit.He collected himself, trying to stand still but those heels were of no help. Joonmyeon was only looking at him with an amused face. "Can you even walk?" He asked, looking sarcastic."You don't need to worry."Baekhyun's annoyed tone caused Joonmyeon to chuckle at how cute he sounded. It was useless. Baekhyun's legs were betraying him and he could barely stand up with those heels. He took them off then, trying to walk but his hand accidentally hit a glass on a tray in which a waiter was carrying, causing an annoying sound of breaking an object on the floor. "Oh! Uh I'm sorry." Baekhyun quickly apologized, trying to walk over the pieces but Joonmyeon grabbed his left wrist suddenly, stopping him from walking.Baekhyun turned his head to look at the CEO. He had a fierce look on his face that made him close his mouth immediately, eating whatever words he wanted to yell at the man."Sit!" Joonmyeon let Baekhyun sitting while gesturing the waiter to quicly clean this mess where no one was still around. Baekhyun was silent, witnessing the scene in front of his eyes as the waiters came and cleaned the place. He drank another two glasses, watiching Joonmyeon being busy, telling the waiters to clean here and there. His head was heavy and his view became blurry. How many shots did he drank exactly was out of his mind now. "I need- sleep. I need- going." He was whispering nonsense to himself before the alcohol tok the best of him and he fell down on the floor, closing his eyes finally.