I got outside for some fresh air after the dance. The atmosphere was lovely in the garden. There were not many people and everything was so quiet and calm.

The beautiful full moon shining in the sky, the twinkling stars, and the dazzling lights decorated the whole environment. It was honestly, breathtaking.

I was lost in that beautiful world when suddenly, I felt some footsteps approaching.

After a while, that person was by my side and I turned to look.

The stranger was a handsome man. He gave a smile to me and I smiled back.

"May I have the name of this gorgeous lady?", He asked and I chuckled.

"It's Kim Y/N. And may I have your name as well?", I replied.

"I am Kang Minjun.", He said while giving his hand to me and I shook it lightly.

"Good evening Mr. Kang.", I said.

"Thank you. I hope you are having a great evening too."

"I must be in a museum right now.", He told me after a while as we gazed at a distance together.

"Why?", I asked confusedly since it came out of nowhere.

"Because you truly are a work of art.", He said and I chuckled.

"Good one. But pick-up lines don't work on me."

"So, who is your lucky date today?", He asked grinning. "Because maybe we could swap and I could make you mine."

"I came with my boss.", I told.

"What a lucky person.", He said pouting his lips.

He was fun to be around and was cracking jokes all the time. Flirting with me from time to time, telling pick-up lines, he could be someone who could make a great friend.

"The stars are looking beautiful tonight, aren't they?", He asked.

"Yes, they are really pretty.", I stared at the star-studded night sky.

"But there's someone prettier than the stars.", He said.

"Who?", I asked nonchalantly.

"You...." He told.

I laughed at that. This man certainly has a way with his words.

He took out his phone suddenly and started talking while showing it to me.

"I was blinded by your beauty...Now, I'm going to need your phone number for insurance purposes.", He said.

I was going to give him my phone number. "It's----"

"Miss Kim", I was suddenly interrupted by Mr. Park's voice. He came towards us taking long steps. "What are you doing here?"

"Oh Mr. Park, let me introduce you to Mr. Kang Minjun. Mr. Kang, I work as Mr. Park's secretary. ", I said introducing Minjun to Jimin.

"I am Kang Minjun.", He said, and Jimin and he shook hands with each other. They both stared at each other coldly. There was some kind of unusual tension between the two.

"Miss Kim, the official event is starting soon. You need to be there. I think it's time to head in.", Jimin said with a cold expression on his face which I couldn't fathom, and started walking back.

I looked at Minjun. "Let's meet again, Mr. Kang. I will have to leave now."

"Wait, your number?", He said. I took the phone in his hand and typed my number. Then, I returned it to him.

"I am going to save your name as "Honey" someday.", He said.

I burst out laughing. "And it's only Minjun for you. Not Mr. Kang.", He told.

"Okay Mr. Ka--I mean Minjun.", I told.

"Miss Kim", I heard Jimin's eager voice which was strict this time and I quickly ran inside following him.

*****

"Did you know him before?", Jimin asked as we walked together.

"No, we met just now. But he is a nice person with a funny personality.", I told.

"I see.", He said and didn't talk after that. There was cool eerie air in the atmosphere which formed goosebumps in my skin. I knew when it happened. When Mr. Park was pissed at someone.

I looked at him from time to time to see what was wrong. But I couldn't make out anything. Did anyone get on his nerves?

After a while, we got to our own seats since everyone was assembling in the main hall.

The lights were dimmed and after some time, the host, Mr. Choi along with a beautiful woman came on the stage. They were holding a mic.

"Good evening everyone. I hope you all are having a great evening.", Mr. Choi said.

"We are hoping that this year's charity gala would be another successful event and for this, today we have conducted a new event.", The lady said.

"Many beautiful ladies and gentlemen have graced us with their presence today. So, for today's event, the interested ladies can come up on the stage and the other people will bid on them. Whoever bids the highest, will enjoy a magical date with her in the cherry blossom garden near to this building. We have prepared a lot for the magical dating scene since we wanted more and more people to participate. The interested ladies can come up one by one."

The crowd clapped enthusiastically. Immediately, a lady went up on the stage.

"So, we have our first lady right here. How much can you spend to get one date with her?", The host asked.

"$100k", A voice came from the crowd.

"Ok $100K one", The host read.

"$100k two"

"$100k three"

"$110K", Another person added

"Ok, so $110K is the highest bid right now. We will begin the countdown.", The host said.

The countdown began and ended. "So, the date with lady Park Bo-Young is given to Mr. Park Hyungsik."

After the first turn, many went up one by one and I enjoyed the whole process. It was something new and their effort in coming up with an idea like this should be appreciated.

I looked at Jimin who was seated by my side. Isn't he going to participate? He has participated in the charity gala annually.

I didn't want to bother him since he had a cold expression on his face and he looked like he was in a very bad mood.

The host, Mr. Choi, tugged the lady's coat. She looked at him and they both walked to one corner.

"This is not good.", Mr. Choi said.

"I don't know why Mr. Park Jimin hasn't contributed today at all. He has always been our biggest contributor and I thought this event would attract him even more. But he looks disinterested. We haven't even raised much by the other bidders and many have already come on the stage."

"We need to do something.", He said.

"Wait, I have an idea. Who is that lady with Mr. Park?", The lady said.

"She is his secretary."

"Oh. But she is beautiful. Maybe she can give it a try."

"She doesn't look like she is willing to come on stage. Besides, I don't think Mr. Park will bid on his secretary."

"If not Mr. Park, then it may attract other big contributors like Mr. Yue, Mr. Cheng, Mr. Kang."

"How are you going to convince her to come on stage?"

"That's easy. I will do it.", The lady said and she walked to the stage.

"We are very glad about the positive response and participation we are getting. So, there's a twist to this bid as well. I will call one lady from the crowd and she will have to come on the stage. This will happen only once in the whole bidding today. So, can we find this girl?"

The noise of anticipation came from the crowd and Jimin rolled his eyes. The host lady walked on the stage from one place to another dramatically and finally pointed her finger towards me.

All of a sudden, the crowd hooted and the spotlight was focused on me. I  looked at my side, puzzled. "What is happening?"

"So, we have chosen this gorgeous lady right here. Can you please come up on the stage?", The lady asked.

"Mr. Park, why is she call---", I was speaking but the host came towards me and I was pulled by her before I could complete my sentence and Jimin was left surprised.

"Alright. So let's start the bid.", The host said and walked to another side while the light was focused on me.

"Wow, she is the prettiest I have seen on stage till now. I am totally winning this bid.", A man's voice came from behind.

"Hell no, wait and see how I win the bid. I will do anything to have a date with her.", Another man added.

"Wait, isn't that Y/N? Wow, I am finally participating in the bid. Anything for a date with her.", Minjun thought as his eyes lit up seeing the pretty acquaintance on stage.

Jimin clenched his fists hearing those men. For some unknown reason, he felt angry as hell. He was already in a bad mood. That Minjun guy was flirting with her, he heard it all. The stars are looking so beautiful but you are more beautiful than them, bullshit. Why was he getting so angry, he didn't know. What she does isn't his concern. But also, it stung him. And he was furious with himself because he was being unreasonable as heck.

The price kept on increasing and it crossed the mark for the highest bid today and still, the price went up one by one. A surging excitement was felt in the crowd.

I felt nervous up on the stage and looked from left to right. Can this end soon? I didn't sign up for this.

The host's voice came. "The highest bid, for now, is $795k."

"$795k one"

"$795K two"

"$825k ", Minjun's voice came from the crowd and he gave a grin to Y/N who noticed him. She gave a small smile.

"$825K one"

"$825K two"

"$825K three"

"Is there anyone who can bid higher than this?", The host asked and the crowd was silent until someone's voice echoed in the hall.

"$ 1 Million", Jimin stood up from his seat and the crowd gasped. Everyone was shocked by the insane amount. "My first and last bid for today."

My eye sockets nearly popped out. "What the hell is he doing? That's a shocking price!"

The lady host gave a victorious smile. "Anyone who can bid higher than Mr. Park Jimin?"

"$1M one"

"$1M two"

"$1M three"

"$1.01M!", Minjun's voice came and the crowd was once again shocked.

"Looks like we have Mr. Kang and Mr. Park fighting for the date.", The lady smiled.

They both were staring at each other with cold expressions on their faces.

"$1.01M one"

"$1.01M two"

Jimin smirked. "What a child's play. This petty bidding is getting on my nerves. Let me finish it and everyone will know that they don't send a rabbit to kill a tiger, especially if that tiger is Park fucking Jimin. You don't mess with the Elite of the Elites.

"$1.5M", Jimin told and silence fell on the crowd. The host couldn't believe it and everyone had a shocked expression on their face, their mouths gaping open.

"$1-1-1.5M one", The host stuttered.

"$1.5M two"

"$1.5M three"

The countdown began and ended. Minjun sighed. "Does he like her?", He thought.

"So, Miss Kim Y/N's date has been grabbed by Mr. Park Jimin. And thus, he becomes the highest bidder till now in the history of our organization's charity event. Thank you for your great contribution Mr. Park", The host thanked Jimin.

Jimin who was standing got out of his seat and with slow powerful steps started walking to the stage. The sound of his shoes resonated in the now-silent room and everyone observed that man.

Everyone had a look of awe on their faces. It would be an understatement to say that the ladies were glaring at me.

He walked to the center of the stage where I was. "It's time to leave.", He said and took my hand. I looked at him in surprise.

Lately, his actions were unusual, I wondered why.

He held my hand tightly giving it a squeeze and I looked at his warm eyes which were seeming to tell, "Don't be nervous. I got you."

Then, we both got down the stage with Mr. Park leading the way and me following him but he never left my hand.

"Mr. Park! Won't you have a date in the garden?", The host asked from the stage.

He didn't turn back. Instead, he raised his other hand and said.

"You can keep it for yourself."

Then, without throwing another glance, we both left the hall with everyone staring at us.

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