Noah's POV:
The next day, I reached Luna's mansion pretty quick than I expected. I was too nervous but with a composed gesture I walked up to the main door and rang the doorbell.
(Doorbell ringing)
An unknown lady opened the door with a curious gaze. Probably she was her housemaid.
"Umm, I want to meet Miss Luna! I am... Her friend!" I spoke to her with my casual charming smile.
"Ma'am? Ahh sorry. But she is in Jeju Island!" The lady immediately answered to my question.
"What? Jeju Island? Why?" The sudden news was too shocking for me.
"Yes, she had to go for some business survey." The lady continued to speak nonchalantly while gazing at me.
"Did she left alone? Why didn't she tell me before going at least?" I was too concerned for her as I inquired that lady.
"Well, she went with Mr. Choi, her business partner." Another firm reply came straight from the lady.
"What? Choi, you mean Alex Choi? When did he become her business partner? What the hell is happening?" I was busted with her response as I was asking her nonchalantly.
"Yes!" The lady nodded her head as confirmation.
"Goodness! She went alone with that freak and didn't even pick my call! What if the dirty creep did something perverted with her? My gosh, I am getting seizures!" I was too surprised with the messed up situation as I grumbled it loudly.
"She didn't go alone, her assistant accompanied with her! And you are right sir, that Mr. Choi is indeed a twisted guy!" That lady whispered to me slowly while looking around.
"Okay, when she returns, can you please inform her that Noah came to visit her? And what's your name?" I asked her curiously as she seemed to hate Alex too.
"Ohh, I am Yeji, her housemaid! I will definitely inform her about you, sir! Have a good day!" She bowed to me respectfully while closing the door.
I stood there for a moment all confused. "Luna is now business partners with that creepy jerk? Then what about her cafe? What the hell is all this about? Damn it!" I clenched my fist while grumbling in a low tone.
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Luna's POV:
"Mr-Mr. Choi?" I tried to call him gently while focussing my flashlight towards him to calm down his fear.
He didn't respond anything to me but was shivering constantly looking all frightened. He even turned his face away from me probably to hide his tears.
I understood abruptly that he is a victim of claustrophobia! So that's why he was reluctant to enter this enclosed chamber with the dim light. And with the sudden power cut, his fear outbursted badly...
It was painful for me to see him in that miserable state... I never knew the mighty and perfect Alex has a vulnerable side too which he hides from everyone...
With the realization, I walked up to him. He was clamping the rack in fear with one hand and the other hand was trembling vigorously. "Li..ght...Mr. Sh..in.." He was mumbling something in despair.
I firmly grabbed his other hand to calm down the tremors. He turned at me instantly with a dreadful look on his face.
"It's okay! I am with you! You are not alone here! I won't leave your hand... Trust me... Calm down... Please!" I spoke deliberately and tried to calm down his fear while grasping his hand. With my grasp, all of a sudden the dreadful look in his eyes changed to a tormented one... Tears were rolling down on his cheeks as he was whimpering while looking at me.
At that moment the power supply resumed again. Mr. Shin and Mr. Ri came running to the room looking all anxious. Alex immediately released his hand from my grasp and turned his face away to wipe his tears.
"So-Sorry sir! The power supply interrupted suddenly and we rushed to check out the backup supply, so it took a little time. I am extremely sorry sir!" Mr. Shin sounded very scared while apologizing to him. Maybe he was fearing his wrath.
Slowly Alex turned his face towards Mr. Shin and his eyes were extremely infuriated. "I will talk to you later!" He groaned at him with a fiery yet dense voice and hastily walked outside the chamber.
Without thinking of any consequences, I followed him immediately as he strolled out in rage. He seemed extremely furious.
"Mr. Choi? Mr. Choi?" I called out for him but he didn't look back. I started running after him to grab his hand.
"Wait, Mr. Choi?" I clasped his arm from behind to stop him. It worked out and he turned back, but his eyes were full of tears. His whole face was flustered red and he looked in extreme pain.
"Mr. Choi, whatever your illness is, don't fight it alone! You can't survive if you bottle up your pain inside while hating to admit--"
"Leave me alone!" He snapped his arm from my grasp without even listening to me and walked away swiftly.
I was in awe completely to witness such a weird reaction from him. My eyes were teary as I was standing alone behind. How much pain he has suffered to develop such a dreadful phobia? And all these sufferings he fights alone while portraying his perfect image outside!
Today... He was totally similar to Ji-Hoo! He had suffered enough too when I first met him as Ha-Eun! He was never perfect as Alex but I loved that imperfect person honestly... But today, after watching this vulnerable Alex... I felt I saw Ji-Hoo again...
I walked sadly to my room... Our whole plan of work ruined unexpectedly...
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Alex's POV:
I ravaged into my room and punched the wall fiercely to vent out my anger. My hand was injured badly! I am so embarrassed to face her now! I treated her so weird... How can I atone for my behavior! Shit!
Mr. Shin almost came running after me into my room and he seemed too scared of me. He was looking at my hand fretfully.
"Sir... Your hand is bleeding!" He murmured in a low voice.
"Why the f*ck you left me alone there? Don't you know I have claustrophobia? Luna saw such a shameful side of mine! The whole work plan was ruined! I... I just want to kill you now!" I roared at him while clenching my fist in frustration.
"Sir you can kill me if you want, but please let me treat your hand first! And don't worry about work. Both the assistants will review the materials in spite of you two! You can apologize to her in the evening but please let me put the bandage now!" He was almost begging before me in a fearful gaze.
I sat on the bed being all mentally disturbed. She has already seen my panic-attacks! It would be better if I apologize to her... First that nightmare, now this... What an awful day I am having!
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