11 years later In a cafe:
"I'm so happy for you Han, I really can't believe Ujin proposed." I congratulated him, "Me too you don't know how happy I am right now, like I've waited so long for this!" He rejoiced. "It's going to be a long process but it's going to be worth it." He stated, "I'm so happy for you, I still can't believe this is happening." I was so excited to see my best friend get married to the person he loves the most.
"How about you Joon, how are things going with you?" He asked, that was one question that I wasn't ready to answer. "Peaceful." I replied, "come on Joon, you're telling me that you're not seeing anyone?" He sighed, i smiled and shook my head. "In my case I don't think being in a relationship is really necessary." I shrugged my shoulder, "Is this about what happened 11 years ago?" He questioned, "I told you to never bring that up again," "I know but I'm just saying you can't just let on bad thing ruin your whole experience." He remarked.
"Let's not talk about this please." I begged him, I've left the past in the past and I don't think it's necessary to bring up what happened back then. That was one thing I wanted to leave behind, I wish I was never even involved in it.
"Okay okay, I'll stop."
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That same afternoon once I got home I slumped in the couch and turned on the tv. The news came on and my heart dropped when I saw who was on it.
*Sang-Min park son of famous businessman in Korea has just landed in Korea*
The title read, "after eleven years of living in Europe famous actor and model Sang-Min has just landed in Korea." The news anchor said as a video of Sang-Min walking through the airport thousands of fans gathered around him. I quickly turned off the tv, and dropped the remote to the floor. "I just can't escape you can I!" I Buried my face in my pillow.
As I lay there, memories of eleven years ago flooded back—the pain, the heartache, and the choices that led to a parting I never thought would resurface. Sang-Min, the name etched in my past, had returned.
I laid with my face buried in the pillow until mom called me, I pulled out my phone out of my pocket and answered the call. "Hey ma," "Hey sweetheart I'm calling to see if you're coming to Saturday church service." She mentioned, "I already told you I go to a different church now and, I'm not interested in coming back to that church." I stated, "Come on Joon, don't you want to see your parents?" She questioned.
"I'll see mom." I ended the call, as soon as I ended the call I got another call from a unknown number. "Hello," "Hello sir, I'm I speaking to Shin Hae-Joon?" The lady asked, "yes this is he." I replied as I laid up for the Couch. "Okay so last week you came in for a Job interview in the graphic design department and, I just want to let you know that you got the Job." She revealed, "Oh my gosh thank you!" "Okay then see you next week." "Okay!" The call ended and I was so excited. I was jumping up and down excited for a new start, a life that's only full of peace.
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The day came and it was time for me to head to work, Mircale was one of the biggest companies in Korea and I was like what was a better way to start of my career then to work there.I got ready and was so excited for the first day.
Once I got to the company I was welcomed with warm smiles not only from my department but also the other departments. I knew that first days were always nerv wracking and people went easy on you but I was ready for everything they were going to throw at me. I've been through a lot so a few paper works won't ruin my experience working in a big company like miracle.
"So this is going to be your table, hope you got something's to put on it because you're here to stay sweetie." Nari said patting my back, Nari was the manger of the graphic design team and she was really nice. "And that's all, I promise you are going to enjoy working here." "Everyone here is peaceful and stay together, and you're going to see more of that at your welcome party!" She rejoiced.
Going out and partying was not my thing but, I had no choice in this situation and It's not bad to try things out once in a while.
"VICE PRESIDENT IS COMING UP HERE RIGHT THIS MINUTE WITH MIN!" One of our colleague came in announcing. Every one suddenly got up like they were about to greet the president of America. "Why did everyone just get up?" I asked Nari who was so focused on fixing her hair like all the other girls were doing. "It's always a big deal when the vice president comes in with Min" she replied putting a smile on her face. "Who's Min?" I asked, "You don't know Min?!" She looked at me shocked, I shook my head no.
"You'll see him just wait." She said, seconds later two men walked in and when I saw one of them my heart dropped. It was Min, my Min. The one I never expected to see after 11 years of not seeing or hearing about him. As soon as we locked eyes it felt like everyone and everything around us froze, looking at him somehow made my heart ache. The pain I felt 11 years ago is the same one I'm feeling right now.
"As you all know Mr. Park here has taken over the company so we are now under new management, so I advise you all to show your best work this season." Vice president represented Min who was standing by him and I could feel his eyes scrolling a whole in me. "Don't be so passive about it Kim," "You guys don't have to worry about me on your butt like my father did,I just want you guys to show me your best works this season." Min chimed in and lightened up the air a little bit.
"As you all know I'm not only your CEO, I'm also and actor and model so if you guys don't see me around often doesn't mean it's time to play around and do nothing. There's always a time and place to play and party, but let's be mindful of our work." "OKAY!"
"YES SIR!" Everyone agreed, it seemed like they were so happy but I was just taken back by the moment and I didn't want to be around him like this. "Okay now get back to work!" Vice president ordered and everyone quickly went back to their work.
"HAE-JOON!" Nari slightly shouted my name and it brought me back to my senses, "Are you okay?" She asked, i smiled and nodded my head.
Through out the whole day I was lost in my head, at that moment I didn't know how to feel or think. It's like the second I saw him my mind just blanked out and everything became foggy. But boy was I glad to finish work and go home, with the sudden appearance of Min and my feelings not being composed I came up with a lie to skip the welcome party.
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As I said goodbye to Nari and everyone was gone I was ready to get out of the cold and go home. But as I was about to walk to the bus stop I felt someone suddenly grab my arm, I turned to look at who it was and it was Him. "Let's talk." He Said. My heart feeling weak I stupidly agreed and he took me back up to his office.
To be continued