"Now, I would like to introduce you all to our new leader, our CEO, Miss Kang Na Ra." Chairman's secretary, Mr. Kim announced in front of the board members and office emplyees.
CLAP* CLAP* CLAP*
Everyone in the meeting clapped.
I stood up from my seat with a bright smile, shook hands with my close associates, and started walking towards the stage, and took the mic from Mr Kim.
"Congratulations, young miss" Mr. Kim congratulated me while giving me the mic.
I smiled.
'Finally..' I thought.
'Finally, I did it. I proved everyone. I proved everyone wrong.'
Then, I towards my father, who was seated in the front row of the hall, with a smirk.
Yes, that's correct, Chairman is my father, Kang Jae Hyuk.
........
When I was 15 years old, I once told him that I was going to do business. I hate dressing up like a doll. I hate going to parties.
He looked at me and laughed, suddenly stopped in middle, put his hand on my face, patting.
Said with a serious tone, "Darling, you just have to look beautiful and marry a powerful man who can handle our business. You are meant to do cooking, dressing, looking beautiful. You are meant to live inside the house. Leave these businesses and stuff to men. OK..."
I stayed silent, not replying.
"OKK" He threatened.
I still didn't reply.
He grabbed both of my arms tightly and shouted, "I said, OKAY. Why are you not replying to me?"
I lowered my head, scared, hated myself for not having the guts to oppose him.
Afraid of the consequences for not obeying my father's order, I mumbled, "Okay. father"
After listening to my reply, he smiled and patted on my head, "That's my girl. Now, go. Father have things to do"
Though that day I gave my father the reply he wanted, I promised myself, 'One day, I am gonna look into my father's eyes and say to him that he is wrong. I am going to lead his Kang Empire and he will be the one handing over me his Empire.'
.......
And today, at last after 15 years, the day has come.
Finally, I can sit beside him, not as his daughter but as the second most powerful person in the company.
I can look directly in his eyes, not getting afraid of disobeying him, not getting scared that he will lock me in the room or tie me down.
He will not be able to do anything to me because now, not only I have become a CEO but I also became the largest shareholder in the company. Also, can't ignore my achievements that I managed to accomplish in a short amount of time since I started working in the company.
If I want, I can even replace him but first I will show him what a business looks like under a woman's leadership.
I gave my speech and thanked everyone, returned mic and went to sit on my new seat in the front row beside my father's.
I know he was looking at me, observing me, and trying to find mistakes for my actions.
Now, I don't care cause I've achieved that I always wanted.
Just...
One thing is left.
One last thing.
After that, my life will be finally complete.
It's going to be a happy ending.
Today, I am going to tell him that I always wanted for the last 12 years but failed to express it because I was too busy with my main goal.
....
After my speech, the program went for another 2 hours.
Those 2 hours felt like 2 lifetimes for me.
I was so eager to tell him that I didn't realise rather than being a CEO, I was more happy to tell him that I made it. Now, I can live my life with you. Now, my goal is gonna be you, me, and us.
tik tok.. tik tok..
I was constantly looking at my watch, waiting when this boring program is going to end.
My father noticed me looking at my watch.
"Miss Kang, are you so eager to celebrate your new position?" He said tautly, looking at me from sideways.
As always, he was looking down at me.
"No sir, I was worried that it might be bad for your health to stay in the same position for long. You know of your age right, it's not good for you. Why not leave all these to me. After all, you gave me this position so that I can share your burden. right.." I replied politely.
He ignored.
...
After 2 hours,
"Now the program has come to the end." Mr. Kim announced.
I stood up and hurriedly went out, not paying attention to managers and board members who were trying to flatter me.
Out of the hall,
I took out my phone, turned off airplane mode.
Dialed 1 for a few seconds, it automatically called a number named 'My one and only❤❤'
ring...
Someone picked up the call just after one ring.
"Congrats, babe" A man's voice came from other end.
"Thanks, babe" I said.
Yes, he is the one. Mine and mine only. The only reason for my existence. My only friend, my best friend, my soulmate and my boyfriend and soon to be my husband because today, I am gonna propose to him.
"Yo, so what's the plan, sweetheart. Are you having dinner today with your board members?" He asked casually.
I felt sad when I heard him saying that. It was always the case before, whenever I got promoted to a new position or won any achievement. He was always the first one to call me and congratulation but always the last person with whom I celebrate. I always used to have dinners with my colleagues or partner. Only the next day, I would celebrate with him.
"Nop, babe. Today I am gonna celebrate with you."
"REALLY" He shouted. I can imagine him suddenly standing up from his chair in shock.
"Yup, and also I have something to say to you."
"What? Don't tell me your pregnant? Wait, are you really? Am I going to become a father? Oh god....." He always likes to elaborate on things.
"No Wait..." I got interrupted.
"Thanks, babe, for making me, father. I can't wai..."
"Wait.. hello hello" I checked my phone whether it got disconnected or not.
"..Yo, my girlfriend says she is pregnant. .. Thanks.. you too, you don't have kids right? you should do a lot of times to have one... okay... try, try until you die ..fighting.." I can hear him saying to someone.
'Oh God, help me. He and his sense of humor.' I prayed inside my mind.
"ya, so babe, where was I? Oh, right, So I was telling. I can't wait for her to com..."
"I AN NOT PREGNANT" I shouted.
I realized everyone in the corridor was looking at me, shockingly.
I covered my phone's microphone and said sorry to everyone, went to the bathroom.
"Hello..." I said softly.
"Ya.. honey... I heard you. Sorry babe for elaborating. By the way, what do you want to say to me?" He asked.
"it's okay, I am gonna tell you tonight at dinner, our usual place, 5 o'clock. By the way, we don't do it a lot of times. Okay."
"hahaha..." I can hear him laughing and I smiled.
"babe, at least give me some hint."
"no"
"pleeeaaassse"
"no"
"pleeeaase"
"ok... answer to the question you asked me five years ago."
"Five years... what??.....reall"
"I love you, babe. bye." I knew a loud shout was going to come so hurriedly end my call.
Who knew that in the future how much I am gonna regret ending this call.