"What do you mean?", He asked, looking at me.

"I-I want to resign.", I said hesitantly.

"Why?", He asked.

I couldn't speak. I didn't know what to tell.

"Is it because I overwork you?", He said. His eyes were assessing me with that calculating gaze of his. But I had learned over the years not to quiver in fear because of it.

"No. No, it's not. I have already worked for you for 6  years and I didn't quit then. So, I won't quit now as well because of overwork. It's just that...I have my own personal reasons."

"When do you want to leave?", He asked.

"After 1 month and a half.", I told.

"Why not now?", He asked, his voice lacking any kind of emotion and his eyes just empty.

"It's because after a month and a half, it's the time when I first joined this company and I want to say this company a proper goodbye.", I said.

"Ok. I will see about that. Find another secretary for me and teach her all the things she needs to know. I want her to do a perfect job like you Miss Kim.", He said and got up.

"Sure, Mr. Park."

"You can go and have some rest in the guest room. I have some work left.", He said.

"Thank you, Mr. Park.", I said as he got to the balcony. He simply nodded.

I exited the room closing the door behind me. You did it, Y/N.

But why am I a little disappointed? I feel a little hurt. I know why. I have grown attached to him and leaving him is going to be difficult. But this will be the start of my new life, won't it?

*****

Jimin

I poured the champagne into the glass from the bottle. Slowly bringing it to my mouth, I sipped the cold liquid.

"I want to resign."

Her words kept ringing in my head. How could she? After all these years, how could she easily tell that she wants to resign? Doesn't she care about how I will be after she leaves?

I have been so dependent on her. How am I going to find another Miss Kim?

My head was throbbing with pain. But I couldn't stop her from leaving. Why? Because she is just an employee.

I can't say, "Miss Kim, I need you."

She said she has her own personal reasons. What reasons?

A boyfriend? Is she marrying?

No, I have never seen her dating once.

Leaving the country?

I don't think so. She has always said that she doesn't want to leave Korea.

A new job with a better salary?

I already pay the best.

Is it because I overwork her?

Maybe. She always comes at midnight when I call to work. But she doesn't complain. So, I don't think so...

I need to call the guys.

I sent a message in the group chat.

BULLETPROOF BOYS

Jimin: Clear up your schedule for tomorrow. I need to meet you all.

Jimin: You all had better be there. Otherwise, the consequences won't be in your favor.

Jimin: Dammit! I am getting frustrated and you all are snoring.

Jimin: Meet me at sharp 10 am. I will see you all in Magnum Hotels. Wait for me at our usual spot.

After texting, I tossed the phone at one side. Staring at the half-moon, I couldn't help but think deeply about why she wanted to resign all of a sudden.

And most importantly what was I going to do after she resigns?

*****

Y/N

The next morning I woke up at 5:30 am. I quickly hurried to my car and got inside.

Getting to my apartment, I freshened up and dressed up for today. You are his secretary, secretary Kim who is always prepared.

After dressing up in a white blouse and a brown colored pencil skirt, I paired up the outfit with nude-colored stilettos. Then, I tied my hair up in a ponytail. This was my signature outfit.

I hurried to Mr. Park's house after getting ready. It had become 7 am by that time.

I got to the kitchen and saw that the housekeeper had also woken up. Her name is Kang Hana. She was an old lady of 57 and had worked in Mr. Park's house since he was 6 years old.

She smiled at me and we started preparing breakfast chatting with each other. Working for him for 6 years had made me quite close to her. She was a really sweet person and had been a motherly figure in my life.

"What are we preparing today?", I asked, looking expectantly.

"Jimin said that he would like to have pancakes for breakfast with mango syrup.", She said.

"Wait, did I hear it correctly? Mango syrup?", I asked, not believing.

"Yes, I am surprised as well."

"He doesn't like pancakes with mango syrup at all. It's always cinnamon honey syrup for him. I am the one who likes mango syrup. Then all of a sudden why? What's changing after 6 years?", I asked, digesting the new shocking information.

Park Jimin and changing things abruptly, that's not him.

"Maybe he wants a change of taste. Y/N, I think he must be out of the shower by now. You need to go and fix his tie and....."

"Inform him about his schedule in detail. I know, I have worked here for  6 years already. You are never going to stop saying that, are you?"

"It's not my fault. You weren't the perfect Secretary Kim when you came here. I helped you so many times in the early days because you would always forget about it while chatting with me. That habit didn't really leave me.", She said, smiling.

"We should meet up outside one day before I leave. Promise me that you will never stop contacting me?"

"You are like a daughter to me. We will always meet up. I don't know why you are leaving but best of luck with the life ahead of you. I hope you will get a nice good-looking husband and have lots of kids as well."

I chuckled at that and suddenly, silence fell on the room when we heard a familiar person clearing his throat.

I looked up at the stairs and found that he was staring at us. God, I am so doomed.

I quickly ran upstairs after he went to his own room, while Hana looked at me with concerned eyes.

I knocked at the door and stepped inside after he responded. "Sorry for the delay, Mr. Park. I apologize for my reckless behavior.", I said, looking down.

"It doesn't matter. You won't be here for long anyway.", He said, staring at his reflection in the long wide mirror.

"I will help you with your tie.", I  moved near him. It was a habit, the activity which always got continuity no matter what.

I slowly placed my hands on his chest and started making his tie while the silence engulfed the atmosphere around us.

I remember how I spent nights trying to fix a tie in a mannequin just so that I could make his better-- no perfect.

"What's my schedule for today?", He asked.

"You have lunch fixed with Miss Areum, your girlfriend. You have a meeting at 2 pm. Before that, you need to meet some potential investors. The morning time has been scheduled for the completion of the big project."

"Everything is good but you made one mistake."

"I am sorry but may I know what it is? I remember I double-checked everything."

"Areum isn't my girlfriend. Send some flowers for her at lunch saying that I won't be able to attend it and at sharp 6 pm, send a new car for her. It should be enough to shut her mouth as a "Breakup for a non-existent relationship" gift."

"Okay, Mr. Park."

"And I am meeting with the guys at the Magnum Hotels. So, clear up my morning schedule. I will visit the office directly at 1 pm."

"Okay, Mr. Park. Do I need to drive you there?"

"No, it's not required. You can go to the office and complete the paperwork I assigned you the other day."

"But I already completed it."

"When? I remember that you were working on the big project application with me till midnight."

"I finished it when you told me to go to sleep."

"I see. Then, you may do as you please."

"Sure, Mr. Park. I hope you have a good day.", I said leaving the way for him to walk out.

*****

BULLETPROOF BOYS

Jimin: Clear up your schedule for tomorrow. I need to meet you all.

Jimin: You all had better be there. Otherwise, the consequences won't be in your favor.

Jimin: Dammit! I am getting frustrated and you all are snoring.

Jimin: Meet me at sharp 10 am. I will see you all in Magnum Hotels. Wait for me at our usual spot.

Message sent at 12: 45 am

TaeTae: Bro! How can you do this all of a sudden!

Message sent at 8:45 am

Joonie is typing...

Joonie: What happened to him now?

TaeTae: Jungkook, Hoseok, and Jin went clubbing yesterday. They are surely hungover today and sleeping till now like pigs.

Joonie: Oh god! He is going to be angry if they won't be present in time. I don't know what emergency is he having. We will see about them but what about Yoongi?

TaeTae: Holy shit! I completely forgot about him. He is not going to be awake till now and if anyone wakes him up, they are dead.

Yooniverse is typing...

Yooniverse: Why are you all shouting early in the morning?! I always forget to mute this chat, ugh. Can't you all let me sleep?

Joonie: Hyung, we have an emergency.

Yooniverse: Who is dying?

Joonie: No one. Jimin has called us to the magnum hotels.

Yooniverse: What does he want this time? It'd better be worth it cuz I am sacrificing my sleep otherwise I will stab him with a fork.

TaeTae: Hyung, violence isn't good.

Yooniverse: I know because in this case, it's the best.

TaeTae: I can't with you.

Joonie: Guys, I will pick you two up and we can get the three together. They must have crashed in Hoseok's apartment after clubbing.

TaeTae: okay hyung, I will get ready.

Yooniverse: I will take a nap in the meantime.

Joonie: Hyung, don't. Please don't sleep.

Yooniverse: Why?

TaeTae: It's simple. He is afraid to wake you up since you won't hesitate to murder a person if they ruin your sleep, not to mention all the cursing.

Yooniverse: I will see about that later.

*****

Namjoon picked up Tae and Yoongi and thankfully, Yoongi hadn't slept. Tae was getting excited, ever the energetic guy. After much hard work, they were finally able to wake the three men who were whining.

They all hopped into the car. Only Namjoon and Tae were wide awake and talking while the others had already fallen asleep.

After some time, they reached the Magnum Hotels and headed towards their usual VIP area which showed a good view of the buildings and sky.

When they got there, they were surprised to see an impatient Jimin pacing left and right.

"Hey Jimin! What's up?", Namjoon said and checked his watch. "Thank god, it's just 9:58 am right now. I thought it was already 10 and you were ready to kill us."

"Have a seat everyone.", Jimin said and they all sat down lazily on the chairs around the long table.

"Did you guys have breakfast?", Jimin said.

"No...My head hurts.", Jin said, rubbing his eyes and letting out a wide yawn.

"So we will have breakfast then.", He said and called the waiter.

"You have already eaten, I know.", Yoongi shot back.

"No, it was mango syrup today and I hate it.", Jimin said.

"What? Mango syrup? Hyung, are your cousins back from the USA? Did they visit you?", Taehyung asked curiously.

"No, I just told Ms. Kang to prepare it.", I said. For Miss Kim. But they didn't need to know.

"Weird. By the way, where's Y/N noona?", Jungkook asked looking at the doorway.

"She isn't with me.", I said.

"You came here alone? Wow, that's a change. She is always following you 24/7.", Yoongi snorted.

"Shut up.", Jimin said.

The food arrived and everyone started eating. "So, what's the matter?", Hoseok asked.

Jimin fell silent at first but slowly said, "It's about Miss Kim."

"You two finally decided to reveal your relationship right?! Jungkook, place the money right now. I won the bet. ", Jin said.

"No, how did this happen?", Jungkook blinked his doe eyes in shock. "But Namjoon and Yoongi hyung also should place the money. They had taken my side."

"Yes, take out the money. You all are foolish. She tolerated Park Jimin for 6 years because they are head over heels in love with each other. The 23 secretaries quit for a reason.", Taehyung said, getting towards Jin.

"I also had taken Jin's side. So place the money you three.", Hoseok smirked.

They started bickering and Jimin stayed in silence, shocked by their bet.

"Shut up y'all. I said SHUT UP!!", Jimin said, getting up from his seat. Everyone became immediately silent. "I can't believe how you all did this. But for your kind information, it's not about that. Miss Kim and I aren't involved in those sorts of things. Our relationship is extremely......"

"PROFESSIONAL!", Jungkook added, grinning and Namjoon and Yoongi had a smug look on their faces while the other three became quiet.

"Now whose turn is it to place the money?", Jungkook said, smirking.

"Talk about this shit later. I have something important to tell.", Jimin said.

"Tell. Noone's stopping you.", Yoongi said.

"The thing is...Miss Kim, she wants to resign.", Jimin finally muttered.

"WHAT?!", Six men's surprised voices echoed in unison.

"Yes, she is resigning.....", Jimin said and slumped down on his seat.

*****

--- We have been friends for so long. I can't remember which one is the bad influence.---

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