MY SWEET 40

1:14 pm

A gloomy day in Seoul,an elderly man in his late 60's sitting in a balcony staring at the window with smile on his face. Besides him,his caregiver finished attending to him,leave the room, leaving him alone. "What a life I had" , this words left his mouth as he closed his eyes and remember the past he once had.

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Early Spring 2020 in Seoul, South Korea, bright sun wake everything it touches, a man was seen getting up from his sleep with another guy close to him. Taro Senku also know as Jae hyuk(his Korean name),he has a grey hair, haft Korean half Japanese,40 years old in age,187 cm in height,marks can be seen in his body with a tiger face tattoo on his right side shoulder with the writing MONEY COUNTS (in japanese language),pick up his white shirt and pants in the corner of his bed, dress up, pick up his bag and leave the room leaving the sleeping guy in the hotel they both spend a night. As other runs off to their various works, he walks into a bakery and coffee shop , bought a bread with two cups of black coffee with milk and then proceeded to his office in MZ company where he worked as a senior accountant. His fellow workers greeted him as he walked into his office as they feared not to get to his bad side. Once he was in his office, started eating his food he bought on his way to work.

Few minutes later,a man named Cha Junwoo walks into Taro office seem to be in his mid 40's, friend and senior to Taro , the director of the accounting department came in with a file and flipped it on Taro table,"hope you had a good night sleep last night cause we have a big fish to catch today." Taro , not bother, typing on his computer replied "who is the next fish?" . "Grey Main Agency, the company who recently won best architecture company in South Korea,we noticed the company to embezzle a deal of money from MZ Bank with no interest and is trying to cover it up." the Director speaks up with excitement. "What does it have to do with me?" Taro said. "Oh come on, you are the best in handling this rich dudes and I have already a pile of work at my table, those higher ups can't make me take a rest, please help your friend" Junwoo walks to Taro and grab him by his neck. "Ok ,ok ,I will do it " Taro remove Junwoo hand from his neck,then Junwoo runs off happily away from Taro office saying "I knew I will trust you, take those greedy bastards to court and I promise to treat you for a meal if you win them".

** ABOUT TARO SENKU - Work Life (know as Jae hyuk) **

Taro is know for his strict policy in neatness, workaholic nature, complaining and unfriending personality driving everybody away from him except his friend Cha Junwoo who had known him since college. Taro is a studious accountant who doesn't miss a number even a decimal point in his calculations, notice every mistake, hate bribery,brings down every company that holds debts or embezzle money from bank. He is Soo scary that no company wants to be in debt with MZ company he worked in.

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Taro walk out of his office shouting "Tae-ri" scaring the staff there. Yes sir was heared in the background, a soft good looking boy age 25 years old ,Taro secretary who looks Taro as a role model walk up to him. "We are going to Grey Main Agency right now, pick up your laptop and this files and come with me". Taro gave Tae-ri some files in his hand and walked away while Tae-ri followed him as they both left the company with Tara Ash G Wargon jeep.

Taro and his secretary arrived at Grey Main Agency building located at the 7th floor talking to one of the female staff asking for directions. She showed them the MD(Managing Director) office and walk away while Taro walk to the office. Knock at the door,he said a cool manly voice saying "Come inside" and he walked in. A big room full of artifacts and architectural designs with white board and pens on the corner. Near the window where the office chairs and tables are laid, both saw a chocolate complexion man sitting wearing a white T-shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbow,no tie on the neck,two of the buttons is loose, dyed biro blue curled hair with dark brown eye contact .

Taro was stunned by the beauty that he keep up staring at this man, he brings himself back to reality when Tae-ri calls him. "How can I help you?" The man said and stared at Taro and Tae-ri waiting for a reply, while Taro was immersed by what he is seeing. Taro fell in love at first sight.

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Several Hours before Taro came to Grey Main Agency,Grey Main Agency was in chao when all staffs heard that the CEO of Grey Main is coming to Seoul Branch for the first time in a while. The CEO is known to have a bossy personality, giving no rest for workers until they finish their project and is workaholic in nature,so as the rumors say.

Car drove in, the door was open and a young man step outside wearing a brown suit, different directors and their secretary's bow down to greet the CEO who was not seen smiling at all. He walks into the building while the other followed him from behind as he walked to the 5th floor where the main office is located. A man seems running very fast towards the CEO breathing heavily "oh welcome CEO ,I wasn't expecting you this early", the man named seem to be the head director . "Mr Jun Hwan, where is my office? " CEO asked, "it is right this way " Jun Hwan the head director of Seoul Branch of Grey Main Agency lead the CEO to his office. When they had arrived at the office,the CEO works to the chair straight ahead and took off his jacket before sitting down,then started checking all the documents to see any faults : "Mr. Jun Hwan,give me all the documents of the amount of money this company had made since last month and any other projects we are making the month and we will have a meeting with all of the members in every department today,no one is going to have a lunch break until I say so" the CEO said, "Yes Sir " Jun Hwan said and run off from the office. Clara,a American mid 30's lady brought in a hamburger with a orange juice box and placed it on the table "here is your snack,do you need anything?" she said. "No, thanks for the snack." Clara bow down and left the office while the CEO continue to be typing in his computer.

One hour later, a knock on the door, CEO reply "come in" ,then the door open and a man with gray hair and another young man accompany him into the office. He looked at them and ask "How can I help you? " , stared at the man with gray hair as he noticed he was glazing at him. Tae-ri,Taro secretary hit Taro ,then Taro cleared his throat and handed over his business card:"My name is Taro and am coming for MZ Bank as an accountant, we noticed something about your company and I came in person to talk to you." The CEO took his card and look at it , smiled "My name is Mori Dynamite and am the main CEO of Grey Main Agency, you came at the right time and met me cause I based in the US, came to South Korea for some projects, you can have your seats " Mori raise his hand towards the chairs offering them to sit down. Both Taro and Tae-ri sat down.

Mori adjust his seat and said:" let get down to business, what does MZ Bank want with mine or what did we do to them that they had to send their accountant to us? ". Tae-ri brought out some files and gave it to Mori, while Taro did the talking : "well MZ Bank office financial work and assistant to Grey Main Korea Branch which you will know of for 3 years with no problem but recently last month we noticed that your company had taken a loan for 3 billion dollars won (estimated 2,039,720.70$) from MZ Bank with the promise of paying back the debt with interest this month which is over due and we have not received or hear anything from the company so made the calls" . Mori in disbelief look at the papers "my company took a loan and am not aware?, Does the bank record the person you collected the money?" . "It was signed under the company name and if payment is overdue till 6 months,we will have to take your company to court and seize the branch for a time being " Tae-ri said.

Mori places his hand on his head and let out a huge sigh,he then hit the table with a huge force angry , saying to himself:" I came to Korea to get some projects done so I can pay off the debt I have in the US and now this? Who the hell took money from the bank without my permission?" . Taro was surprised by Mori anger but he smirks as he sees him talking to himself,in his mind "he is sooo handsome when he is angry and I like it". Mori picked up his telephone in the table and called his secretary: "Clara , come to my office right now." Placed the phone back,Mori smiled at Taro and said : "can you please give me one month to sort this out,I promise to pay back the debt?" . Taro smirks and laughs in a soft tone,then said: "you have up to two weeks to clear this out or our second meeting will be in court but before then later on or tomorrow, some group of people will be sent to your company for a seize and search warrants to investigate your company account and legal department." Mori continue to smiled "Don't worry we will follow all MZ Bank protocol and guidance and we'll not have to meet in court."

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Mori get up and stretch his hand for a handshake with smile :"till we meet again". Taro and Tae-ri got up and accepted his handshake and left his office while Clara,Mori Secretary enter the office.

On their way leaving and waiting for the elevator door to open, Tae-ri said: "He is weird,he just accepted the fault and just smiling unlike some CEOs and directors of some firm as they will try to cover it up or threaten you." When they got the elevator, Taro raised his index and middle fingers to Tae-ri saying:"to my observation there is two reasons why he behave like that, ONE he is unaware of the loan and wants to save his company and TWO, he is going to deal with the suspect by himself before he hand him over to us. He is a dangerous person hiding behind his smile,so don't get carried away." Tae-ri nodded in agreement and showed a thumbs up to Taro "yes sunbae." (Sunbae is use to describe senior in Korea). "Let go get something to eat,am starving " Taro said as they both left the company. Meanwhile in Mori office, Mori is seen giving directions to Clara ,then she nodded and left the office leaving Mori alone with his hand in his head,sighs :"am going to deal with that person who want to bring in my success down." Mr Jun Hwan knock and came in and said:"Everyone is waiting for you in the meeting room." Mori picked up his jacket and left the office to meet them.

As the early night (7:15 pm) set in, people were seen in the street going to their various destination while others were going to work or coming back from their work. Taro came out with some of his co workers including his friend Cha Junwoo and his secretary Tae-ri as they bid there self good night and walk off to their various destination leaving only Cha Junwoo and Taro. "Man, work today was stressful, how did it go with Grey Main Agency? Did they tried in covering it up?". "They didn't,we will be conducting an inspection tomorrow there,it seems the boss doesn't know what it employee are up to,it is a very interesting." Taro said. "So far,they bring back the debt and comply with us. That said, how about drinks tonight? It will be on me" Junwoo ask Taro. Taro nods his head and Junwoo jumped up in joy but as they was about to leave, Junwoo phone rings and he picked up.

Taro waited for Junwoo to finish his calls,then Junwoo walks up to Taro :"sorry man, I almost forgot the plan my wife and I have this night,I promise to treat you tomorrow for the drink , please forgive me." Junwoo runs off leaving Taro all by himself, Taro sighed :"every time".

**ABOUT TARO SENKU - Personal Life (Best friend Cha Junwoo) **

Cha Junwoo and Taro attended the same college and became close after both of them were assigned same projects. They drink together,graduated together and became best friends even when Junwoo know about Taro Sexuality. They both got employed by MZ company and later on Junwoo got married to his wife.

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Taro got on his jeep and drove to a bar where it is only entertained by gays and lesbians. He got in the bar as every where is full with guys and ladies with their dates but in a quiet and peaceful environment. He walks to the counter where a guy sees to in his 30, the barman with long lengthy hair down to his shoulder, he asked for a cocktail and sat down on the counter stool then his cocktail was given to him. He begins to sip from his drink. While he was drinking his cocktail,a shout was head "Hey Daniel", the barman who had serve Taro drink shouted :"Hey DM, when did you came back to Korea?" .A guy walks to the counter close to Taro did a friendship handshake with the bartender (also know as barman) before sitting down: "damn,it was today but I have not rest since I came back, went straight to work with her and there business and problem,am so tied with work." Taro wonder why the voice looks familiar decided to look at the person close to him and noticed the person right next to him. With surprise,he said: "Mr Mori, didn't expect to see you here." Yes it was Mori Dynamite, the CEO of Grey Main Agency sitting beside him.

Mori was shocked when he saw Taro next to him, pointing his index finger towards Taro,he said:"Oh , it's You, hmmm,Mr Taro Senku, right?" Daniel the barman look at both of them confused ,"you both know each other?" . Ignoring the barman question,Taro said:"am surprised you know my full name and you seem to come to this kind of place" . Mori composed himself before answering Taro :"yeah, this is one of my dock and my friend here Daniel runs this place". Mori pointed his hand to Daniel and Daniel wave his hand to Taro and look at Mori:"so how do you know each other?" ."From work,he is going to lock down my company in Seoul here if I don't pay off some debt my employees keep down for me." Mori replied. "Am just doing my job, MZ Company don't not like people holding on to their money, am just bringing it back to them."

Taro talked in a smooth voice as he was happy to see Mori . "Well you are right, you have to do your job, it is not your fault my company is in debt anyway" Mori port his lips then Daniel passed a drink to Mori "your usual ", "thanks Dan" Mori said. Then Taro place his elbow on the counter with his hand on his jaw smiling wildly:"so are you gay?" "Hm?" Both Mori and Daniel look surprised when Taro asked the question then Daniel bend over to Taro and whispered in his ear :"He is a SHE." "WHAT?" Taro shouted which draws the other people attention to his direction,he apologized to the and look at Daniel with disbelief written all over his face,pointing his Fingers towards Mori :"He is a SHE?" . Mori tinted her head and smiled:"sorry for the misunderstanding, I am a girl."

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