Chapter 4 💕

❤️ Soo-Min ❤️

"You should be back home before 8pm...or you shouldn't leave the house at all". Dad said in a stern tone staring down at me curled up on the couch in the sitting room.

"You aren't even working, why do you always stay out late?" Mom asked, they were preparing for work.

I kept quiet because I didn't even know what to tell her.

"Answer me Soo Min".

"I'm sorry Mom, I won't stay out late again". I simply replied.

"Oh yes, you won't.... because you aren't stepping out of this house again".

"Mom??" I gasped out as I sat upright to stare back at her.

"What business do you have outside?" She asked, folding her arms.

"I-I-I..." I stuttered, trying to think of a reply.

"As I thought.... you've got no business outside, which means you're to remain indoors".

"But Mom....'

"No buts! Just do as I say and stop adding to my problems already! You were almost attacked last night weren't you?! That wouldn't have happened if you were home...for crying out loud, I'm going through a lot already...and you're just igniting a flame in me also.... Gosh!" Mom puffed out some air, really pissed as she ran her fingers through her hair.

"I...I'm sorry Mom". I didn't like seeing her so worked up.

"You should be!" Her tone frightened me.

"We're supposed to make a lot of money and expand our business but...where does the money go? You! You Soo Min!". She pointed at me, biting on her lower lip.

"We've wasted a huge sum of money on your multiple surgeries and hospital bills...you aren't even grateful for what we've done and what we're doing...."

"Hwa Young..." Dad tried to stop her and calm her..

"All you do is provide us with problems!! Have you no conscience?!".

"Hwa Young..."

"It isn't a lie Byung-hun and you know it". She glared daggers at dad and left the house.

An uncomfortable silence befell us and I did my best not to take mom's words to heart even if it was hurting.

"See, Soo Min.. don't..."

"Have a good day at work dad". I cut him short and ran upstairs to avoid further discussions which would only leave me soaked in my tears.

I closed my room door with a bang and sprawled on my bed, grabbing my teddy bear and hugging it tight.

Why am I Ill?

Why was I even born?!

All I do is to give my parents more problems as mom said...

I really don't want to be a burden to them.

Park's Enterprise.....

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"Here are the records sir". Uee, the newly hired secretary said as she handed some papers to her boss.

"I want you to make an appointment with the MD of Lim kyung's law firm". He said, going through the papers.

"Yes...sir". She replied, fidgeting her hands.

"Um...I..I.." she stuttered.

He took his eyes off the papers to look at her.

"Um.."

"What is it?" He asked.

"I brought breakfast...I..I'm sure you weren't able to wait for breakfast and I prepared some..."

"I'm not hungry". He cut her short.

"Oh... alright then...I'll leave now". She had a fake smile while she was leaving.....

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"I'm sorry, but he's busy right now".

"Get out of my way".

"He ordered me not to let anyone in". Secretary Uee tried stopping the lady who brushed past her.

"I'll tell you when he's less busy, can you wait for a few more minutes". She said as she grabbed the lady's arm only to receive a slap on the face in return.

"How dare you touch me?! Do you know who I am?" The lady's tone was threatening.

"Get in my way again and I'll have you fired". She glared at her and got into the office.

Secretary Uee held her cheek where she was hit as it stung badly. She bit on her lip, trying hard not to let the tears piled up in her eyes drop.

The receptionist and a few other people watched her...while the gossips had a new topic to talk about.

"Why aren't you picking my calls?" Mi Young asked as she was inside the office.

Ji-hoon looked up from the papers to see who the intruder was.

"What are you doing here?" He asked.

"Why haven't you been returning my calls or texts?". She asked in return with folded arms as she walked towards him.

"I've been busy". He replied curtly.

"Too busy to even reply my texts? Unbelievable...". She scoffed with a glare.

"Don't you have something else to do?" He asked.

Her countenance changed and she pouted.

"Of course I have but I had to see my Oppa".

He sighed and looked away from her...

"I'm busy Mi Young".

"C'mon, just leave that...you'll deal with that later". She said, collecting the papers from him and pushing them aside, while she sat on the desk and caressed his face.

"Can I have a little of your time?" She peered into his eyes with those beautiful dark brown eyes of hers.

"Go home". He murmured.

"If you agree to go on a date with me tonight, then I might consider going home". She said, leaning towards him.

"We haven't gone on a date yunno...it's supposed to bond us together..at least make us know more about each other, don't you think?".

"Go home, Mi Young". He repeated.

She shook her head.

"Date or not?" She asked as she got down from the desk and sat on his lap, then ran her fingers through his hair.

"You know how many men are dying to go on a date with me?" She bit her lower lip seductively.

"I'll pass". He said and moved his leg, she landed on the floor with her butt.

"Why you....". She growled in frustration. "Ow!".

"Yah! Your parents said to go on an official date...why are you....how could you even...why did you....ughh!!".

She tried to stand up but her heels wouldn't let her.

She groaned and glared at him.

"You won't even help me up?"

He ignored her and continued what he was doing.

"You're so mean yunno? It only makes you hotter.... I'll get back at you". She said and pulled off her heels, then stood up and walked behind him.

"Lest I forget, that secretary of yours seems like a pest...do well to get rid of her will you?" She massaged his shoulders.

He suddenly stopped going through the papers..

"Huh? Should I continue with the massage? Looks like you're relaxing at my touch".

He grabbed her hand and stood up.

"What is it? Do you now have time for me?" She beamed.

He collected her shoes from her and pulled her along, heading for the door.

Once he got there, he shoved her out and threw her shoes at her, then banged the door shut.

The hall became quiet as they watched what just happened and soon it became noisy as they whispered amongst each other, watching Mi Young storm out of the building.

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The Kim's Mansion....

"What's his problem? I was only visiting...is there any problem with that?" Mi Young sighed as she filed her nails.

"Who might that be unnie?" Soo Min walked down the stairs when she overheard her sister murmur, mumble and grunt to herself.

"It's Ji-hoon, I just went to visit him but he...he..he threw me out of his office when I did nothing wrong... gosh! That was so humiliating..." She grabbed a fistful of her hair.

"I've never been humiliated like that".

"You should've seen the way those lowlives staff of his were staring at me in mockery...aishhh! I should just kill myself". She gripped her hair again.

"You'll only hurt yourself...stop pulling your hair". Soo Min said, stopping her.

She arranged her hair and grabbed a hairbrush to brush it.

"Why would he do that to his fiancee?" She tried to soothe her sister.

"I know right?".

"He's such a jerk! You'll teach him a lesson right? Or should I get him for you? I'll punch him really hard".

Mi Young chuckled...

"Thanks Soo Minahh".

She smiled in return while memories of the previous night flashed through her mind.

He's not a total jerk though

At least he saved me from those guys.

She thought to herself.

"Then you needed to have seen his secretary's face, she was so happy seeing me in that state. I promise I'll break her...I'll make her stay in that company a living hell". Her sister continued...

"Right... she'll pay for mocking you". Soo Min said, brushing her hair tenderly.

"You have a really beautiful hair...

It's so soft...I'm jealous". She pouted.

"You don't have to be jealous...you should pay more attention to yours and it'll be as beautiful as mine". Mi Young replied.

"Hellooo?...I pay absolute attention to my hair more than anything else". Soo Min said.

"No you don't..."

"I do"

"No you don't..."

"Ughh! This'll lead nowhere....fine! Will you please share your hair products with me?" Soo Min rolled her eyes.

"Okay... anything for you". Mi Young cooed.

"I... want to start working".

"You're joking right?" Mi Young scoffed.

"No, I really want to work unnie, I feel so useless. Mom and dad spend a lot on me and I feel like a burden...I want to work and be able to treat myself...and..and... contribute to the family's business".

"You know your condition Soo Min....you shouldn't..."

"The more reason I wanna get a job".

"No one is gonna hire you in your condition".

"That's if they know about my condition".

"What do you mean?"

"I won't let them know my condition and I'll be extra careful to avoid attacks... c'mon don't make it seem my condition is the worst".

"Where do you wanna work?" Mi Young asked, still not in support of her looking for a job.

"I have no idea now...but I'll look for a vacancy in any company".

"You'll work as anything??".

She nodded and sighed..

"Even as a cleaner".

"Absobloodylutely no!" Mi Young objected.

"If you'll work as a cleaner, I won't let you work at all".

"Not if I get paid well.... at least I'll be able to save up and pay for my medical fees".

"Soo Min...you don't need to worry yourself...Mom...I mean I'll pay for your medical fees if you don't want Mom to".

"Thank you Unnie, but I wanna pay for the fees myself...to lessen the burden on you guys". She faked a smile.

"It's okay...I'll be fine".

"Are you sure?" Mi Young asked.

She nodded quickly.

"Don't tell Mom and Dad about it though...pleaseee".

Mi Young sighed deeply before replying..

"Okay".

"But don't you dare work as a cleaner... c'mon you're the daughter of Kim Byung-hun...it'll be a huge disgrace".

"Got it!" Soo Min gave her a thumbs up.

"Thanks unnie...I love you".

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Few days later...

💞 Soo-Min's p.o.v💞

I stood outside the Park's Enterprise and viewed the building...a skyscraper just like ours, Kim's Enterprise.

It was a renowned company and well respected.

Maybe there'll be a suitable job for me to do here.

I stared down at the files in my hands.

My credentials were included.

Filled with ecstasy, I got into the building....

"I applied for a job and I was told to come for an interview, do you mind pointing to the direction of the interviewer's office?" I said to the receptionist I saw at the entrance.

"Third floor, the first office you see by your left".

"Okay thank you".

I proceeded to an elevator.

When I got to the third floor, I came out of the elevator and collided with someone.

My files dropped to the floor after bumping into the lady.

"Ouch..." She cried out.

"I'm sorry". I apologized as I stared at her.

She's so beautiful.

"I'm also sorry...I didn't watch where I was going". She said, squatting to pick up my files.

I joined her and we arranged the files.

"You work here?" I asked.

"Yes". She replied.

"Oh...I actually came for an interview".

"I see...I'm Cho Uee, the CEO's personal secretary". She smiled handing out her hand for me to shake.

"Wow". I smiled in return.

She's the closest to the CEO.

"I'm Kim Soo Min". I shook her hand.

"Kim Soo Min...uh are you related to Mr Kim Byung-hun?".

My eyes went wide.

"No..no absolutely not!" I replied quickly, with a nervous smile.

None of the staff should know my real identity or the news of me working would reach my parents hearing.

"Okay...you must be late for your interview, I'll see you around". She said and left.

I took a deep breath before proceeding to the office by the left.

The CEO'S office huh?

I sighed and knocked.

"Come in". I heard him say from inside.

I opened the door and went in..

"Good morn...." My voice trailed away.

"You?! You're CEO?!" I gasped out as I stared at Park Ji-hoon.

He looked up at me and I saw a look of confusion on his face.

Oh right..he had to be CEO

How did I not think that through?

Aishh!!

I better respect myself if I wanna ace the interview.

"Annyeonghaseyo". I waved at him with a fake smile.

"How was your night, my kind and humble boss to be?" I blinked repeatedly, waiting for an answer but never got one.

"What are you doing here?" He asked in his usual cold tone.

"I..I came for the interview". I replied.

"Can I sit?" I asked, noticing I was still standing..

"No". He replied curtly.

"Wah? I'm gonna stand while you interview me?!"

"No".

"No? Then I should sit?"

"No". He replied yet again.

What's with him?!

"I shouldn't sit? I shouldn't stand? How do you want to interview me?".

"There'll be no interview". He said.

"Really? Then did I get the job?". I asked beaming.

"No". He replied, killing my spirit instantly.

"No?!" I gasped out.

"Is that your favorite word?".

"No". He answered, looking away from me.

"What's with you?!". I was becoming frustrated.

"I won't hire you". He said.

"What? Why? You haven't even taken a look at my files...".

"Go home". He murmured.

"Why won't you hire me? You didn't even interview me first...you didn't even..."

"You're weak...and I hate weak people". He interrupted me.

"Wah?" I was speechless.

"You may leave my office now". He said, pointing towards the door.

I bit on my lip as I was boiling in anger.

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