Everything We Didn't Expect

[StupidCupid]

He fiddled with his hands, palms sweaty. He was worried she'd say no. Where else would he find someone trustworthy enough? With a gulp, he pressed on.


"My first secretary was fired." He began, scratching the the side of his neck, pulling on his tie. He wasn't really one to beg or ask for favors. He felt like it brought down his ego and pride. "So . . . I need a new secretary." He looked into her eyes, pouting. "And the only person I know that's fit for the role is you."


"Sowillyoubemysecretary?" He blurted, slurring the words as fast as his lips could tumble them out.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min was surprised. She tilted her head and felt bad about his secretary. However, this would be like a promotion! Ji-Min looked at the pouting Hyun and slowly nodded her head. "Yes... I'll be you're secretary.." She said, with a small smile. "Ah.. When do I start...?" She asked.

 

[StupidCupid]

Hyun grinned, clapping his hands together, over and over again like some retarded seal. He stood up and walked over towards her, grabbing one of her hands and shaking it, still grinning. He felt like he proposed to someone that said yes at that moment. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" He exclaimed. "Because I really don't know anyone else that can bare with someone like me." He paused for a moment. "Well, besides you and Soohyun. . .who got fired. . .yeah,"

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min was caught off guard by him being so excited. "Ah you're welcome Director Doh...! Um, when do I start..?" She asked, smiling a bit more.

 

[StupidCupid]

"Rrriiiiggghhhtt," he went over towards his desk and scooped in a stack of papers and placed if on her hands. "Now!" He said with a childish grin, eyes twinkling with excitement and relief.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min almost fell when she took the papers. They were so heavy. "Ah... Do I move my office things over here...?" She asked, having trouble still holding the papers in her arms. Did she really have to deal with every single piece of paper??

 

[StupidCupid]

Hyun nodded, his excitement ebbing away, being replaced with worry. "Is it too heavy?" He asked, only remembered then, that Soohyun was a muscular old lady. "Lemme help then." He snatched the stack of papers back from her and walked over to the door, opening it with his elbow. He set it down on her new table. With a satisfied nod, he slipped back inside the office.


"Yeah, you'll need the transfer." He said with his voice cracking. He found it bad that he'd end up pulling Ji-Min from her friends. "I'll help you transfer if you'd like . . . and if you're worried that you won't be able to see your friends, I can give them promotions to you know." Hyun didn't want to sound like a brag, but if it'll make her more comfortable with her new spot, then he'll do it. He can't risk losing another secretary. Not much women (or men really), could put up with a fiery, bi-polar soul like him.

 

[iMeisaki]

"Thanks." She said as the papers were set on the desk. She looked at the empty desk and looked around. "I'll bring my things over here." She added. Quickly, she looked at Hyun again about her friends. "Y-you could do that?" She asked. "A-ah... I'd have to check with them to see if they want it. It's their choice." She said. Ji-Min was nervous for this new job, she really didn't want to mess up.

 

[StupidCupid]

He nodded, smiling lightly. "If it'll make you happier, then sure. A happy worker leads to better performance anyways. Plus, I think they deserve a promotion just like you." He walked over towards his desk, flipping through pieces if papers with listed names and positions. Soohyun wasn't the only person to lose her job. There were many others really. The art director's secretary was fired, the finance manager needed an extra hand too. Yes, and even his father was looking for someone new.

 

[iMeisaki]

"Can I go ask them now?" She asked, bringing her hands by her side. After last weeks fight between her and Hyun, she was surprised that Hyun was being so nice. She smiled at Hyun but still felt awkward.

 

[StupidCupid]

"Sure, go ahead," he said with a wave of his hand. Ji-Min just brought the best and worst out of him. She was comfortable to speak to. And that was the truth. He really did enjoyed her company.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min smiled and bowed. Then quickly went to the office. She talked to Taeyang and Yung-Hwa and of course, they nodded their heads. They wanted the jobs. Ji-Min smiled and went back to Hyun. "They told me that they wanted it. They didn't think twice." She said, giggling.

 

[StupidCupid]

Hyun rolled his eyes and grinned. "Well duh! They'll be stupid if they didn't want them." He grabbed his phone and started pulling his strings, when he finished his second phone call, he gave Ji-Min a satisfied smile. "Tae yang will be the art director's new secretary, Yung-Hwa is gonna be an extra aid for the manager in finances." He patted her at the back, lightly. "Now, let's begin work."

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min smiled, glad her friends were getting a promotion. Quickly she nodded her head and bowed in thankfulness. "Yes, I'll quickly get to work now." She said.

 

[StupidCupid]

Hyun watched her go, grinning like a fool. Perhaps this was a good thing. A really good thing. But who knows, fate, love and troubles always knew how to stir things up and make everything all the more complicated. With a sigh, Hyun when back to work, happy of the decisions he made that day.

 

[iMeisaki]

As the whole day went on, Ji-Min finished with looking and signing the papers for Hyun. Once work was over, she stayed inside the building. Almost being the last person, she decided to take her things from her desk and start bringing them to the new desk.

 

[StupidCupid]

Hyun was left alone that day. He stayed late and worked hard, content with his new secretary, content with how he so assist piled his strings. He hummed a soft tune from some male idol group, fingers typing rapidly. He glanced at his watch, shocked that it was already 6:30. Has he been staying in work for that long? Usually he'd be the first one out. With a shrug, he walked out of his office, spotting Ji-Min transferring her stuff to her new desk.


"Would you like a hand?" He offered.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min looked up at Hyun. "Oh..Sure..!" She said smiling. "I have a heavy box of paper work that I can't really carry over here, I just need help with that." She said, brushing back her short hair. Ji-Min then motioned him to follow her as she walked back to her desk, showing him the heavy box with 4 more boxes left.

 

[StupidCupid]

Hyun followed her from behind, spotting the four boxes on her table. By no means was Hyun a strong or muscular guy. So with a grunt, he lifted the heavy box and tried his fastest to reach to Ji-Min'h new table, before he could drop the heavy thing. "There!"

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min smiled and giggled a little seeing him slam the box on the desk since it was so heavy. She continued bringing boxes over. Today, she'd probably be the last one out of the building considering that she wanted to get settled in her new cubicle.

 

[StupidCupid]

Hyun didn't plan on leaving the building without first knowing that Ji-Min would be safe. Why would he leave her all alone? He shook his head, looking down at his hands, making sure that his caring thoughts would be pushed away. It was one thing for a boss to be good to his employes, it was another for him to shower her with stuff. Heck, he only started thinking about things right then and there. He wouldn't normally do such things for any other worker.


"Are you planning to go home soon?" He finally asked, snapping out of his thoughts.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min had finished bringing the last box over and sat back in the chair. She looked up at Hyun when he asked her a question. "Ah.. I don't really know. I have to unpack. Might not get out of here for probably another hour or two. I'll catch the bus by 8 if I'm fast enough." She said, smiling. "Oh..Director Doh, thank you again for the promotion. I needed it." She said, smiling as she bowed. She then opened a box and started taking out a few things and started organizing the desk.

 

[StupidCupid]

"You know . . . I can't just leave you here alone. I don't know if anyone else is hanging about. Well, bedsides the guards." He started, stuffing his hands in his pocket, leaning on her table. "Go home Ji-Min." He pleaded, only caring of her safety. "Just go home. You're tired. Relocating can commence tomorrow."

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min sighed as she looked down at her feet. "Director Doh... I just really wanted to finish getting together so I wouldn't have to do so tomorrow.." She looked up at him and smiled lightly. "I can take care of myself you know." She put her arms up and giggled like she was going to fight. "I know how to beat someone if I have to." She added while laughing.

 

[StupidCupid]

His gaze softened, making his puppy dog eyes and pout, that he bet Ji-Min was too used to already. "You sure?" He asked, still pouting. "I was only thinking of your well being." He smiled lightly at her adorable pose. Hyun poked her nose lightly. "Fine, the kitten proved that she actually has claws." He turned on his heel, walking inside his office to go fetch his bag. "Just make sure you lock everything up and get home safely." His last words to her, before exiting the building.