Alex's POV:
You turned your back and left the room without a word. In this moment of time after what I just did, I'm pretty sure your mind is wrecked havoc. It is impossible that you're not feeling anything after that little moment we've shared together.
That eye contact we had. How I've missed getting lost in those beautiful brown orbs. I want you to know that I've missed you and my every waking moment was torture because you're not there by my side. But what can I do when you have forgotten. The beautiful memories we had together. I guess God as you believed is merciful. He let you forget, sparing you from having to experience the suffering of missing someone. Because missing your mother is enough. It has caused you enough pain and you still had to endure the pain your bastard father had inflicted.
You have gone through enough. What if knowing my existence causes you even more pain. I have to choose between my love for you and your own feelings. Right now I am unsure whether you love me back or it's just one sided. The uncertainty is like adding salt to the wound. Trying to control myself from exposing who I used to be in your life, is like standing still on hot coal.
Because I've missed you so dearly. I've waited this long and even after that, I have to witness you being close with another guy. It is unbearable. I will do what I have to do to retrieve you back.
I got up from the sofa and went to the bathroom to take a shower. Today would be a very long day for me. My schedule is packed and I would be back late. Just thinking about my packed schedule drained my energy away. I'm not only a mafia but also a CEO of the biggest Jewelry company in Korea and Europe. That would sound cool for others but just imagine juggling that and being a part of the underground world. I might just die from overworking myself, but I must do what I got to do.
Today I have a meeting to discuss on our new set of jewelry that we're going to launch next month. After that I have a meeting with an important client that wants to get a customized Jewelry for her son's wedding gift. I'll then have to go back to the office and settle some paperwork and sign some contracts. Afterwards I have to rush and check on my drug factories with Nick to discuss on the upgrading of security system considering what have happened in the past. I have to step up my game. Rodriguez is not just an enemy. He's a strong and powerful enemy that would try to destroy what I have right now at any cost. I know what happened to my factory was his doing. Who else could it be?
After checking the factories, I'll have to go to the Underground. An illegal casino where the big shots gather and enjoy. Not only to enjoy though, but putting their life on the line. I would be going there to meet an old friend of mine. I need help. I only go to the Underground when I am in need of collaboration. I intend to join hands with Rodriguez's enemy, only then can I destroy him.
Choi Y/n Pov:
"Finally you're back. What took you so long?" YeongHan Oppa rested his hand on my shoulder. Should I tell him? He doesn't have to know right? I don't even know the state of our relationship... Ugh!!! "U-uhm Bossman was really sleepy so he took a l-long time to wake up" I said. I mean that's not lying right? It's just not the whole truth. Bossman did take a long time to wake up because he's 'dead'. I don't want to mention that he wants me to accompany him for breakfast because I don't think that's something I would be comfortable sharing.
YeongHan Oppa then nodded understandingly. "Come let's have breakfast, I'm pretty sure you're hungry" He smiled sweetly and pulled me to the table where he had prepared the breakfast.
He then asked me to sit opposite him. Oh my god he made pancakes!!! But what caught my eyes is the fact that the pancakes is in heart shape. There's like four of them stacked on top of each other with whipped cream in the middle of each pancake. The plate is decorated with strawberries and maple syrup. I gawked at the masterpiece on a plate. My jaw dropped and I don't think I'm capable of closing it.
"Hey close your mouth, you'd catch a fly." He said jokingly. I then closed my mouth as he ordered. But then something pushed me to ask him, why is he doing all this sorts of gesture. "Uhm YeongHan Oppa...What's the occasion?" I asked but a blush never failed to appear. He then looked at me and smiled. "Uh...Valentines Day is coming so I hope you don't mind hehehe...I can't be doing this on Valentines Day because I'll be on leave for like 2 days. So yeah, I decided to do it today. I'm sorry if you don't like it" After saying his last sentence he looked down.
My eyes widen at his statement. "Are you kidding? I love this! It's been so long since anybody has ever done something so special for me" I said while smiling. But then, an image of the same prince charming, the same boy flashes on my mind. He's holding a girl's hand on a beach, watching the sun set with the little girl.
"Y/n are you okay?" YeongHan Oppa asked me when I zoned out for a moment. "Uhm y-yeah lets just eat" I said to him. I then began to devour the delicious pancake that Jin Oppa had specially made for me. While I'm eating, YeongHan Oppa began to talk. "Uhm Y/n...can you come to my chambers tonight? I have something very important to tell you" he said with a serious face. I nodded slowly. But I wonder, why not just tell me now? I brush off my curiosity and continued eating.
After breakfast, I cleaned Bossman's room, dusted the tables, drawers and cabinets. I also decided to clean his office because it's been awhile since I cleaned it. Grace told me that she'll have to leave early today because she have to take her son to the hospital. Grace is the only worker that doesn't live in the mansion, because according to her, she already have a family and a house.
I sighed. Grace leaving early means more chores for me. But it's okay. I chose this pathway anyways. I vacuumed Bossman's office and wipe his desk. As I'm cleaning, something caught my eyes. A large picture frame that hung on the wall. A picture of three people. A big buff man in his 40's putting his hand on a young boy's shoulder. Beside the boy is a beautiful woman in her late 30's sitting on a chair. The woman and the boy were smiling brightly, while the man in his 40's were putting on a serious and cold face. He looks extremely intimidating and he has a hint of Bossman's features. The boy...he's the same boy that has been flashing in my mind. Isn't that Bossman? Why would Bossman be in my mind. Especially when he was in the age when I don't even know him. What the hell is going on? I'm so confused.
I raised my hand with a cleaning cloth and wiped that picture frame too. Even when this is Bossman's younger self, he seems oddly familiar. As though I've known in for a long time. I have a thousand and one question, but I choose to brush it off. I immediately leave the room and returned the cleaning equipment to where it belong. After cleaning everything in this house, I decided to rest in my room. It's already 7 in the evening and I'm already sticky and smelly from doing all the chores. I decided to take a nice bath to relax myself from the tiring day I had.
Alex's POV: (4 pm)
I massaged my head that's been pounding due to all the stress. I'm sitting in my office just about to get started with paperwork when suddenly I'm having a slight headache. That woman is so fussy! "Oh that's so simple" "Oh that's too intricate" "The design looks outdated". My team keeps on altering the design for the set of Jewelry she wanted but she won't shut up. She keeps insisting us to change and make alteration and really be wasting 2 precious hours of not only my time but my entire team. She's so lucky she's paying me good money for the damn Jewelry or I'd throw the worst tantrum, it doesn't matter who she is. Finally, after she's satisfied with the last design, we ended the meeting and I rushed to the office.
Today there's lesser pile of paperwork so thank god for me. I decided to get started after messaging my head a little. I write, sign, scribble and more for about 1hr or so. Afterwards, I changed to a more comfortable outfit for my trip to the factories. Luckily I prepared my own closet in the office so it would be more convenient for me.
I changed to a polo tee and dress pants with an expensive Retrana Vonze belt.
After changing, I went out of my office but then I was stopped by Lisa, my secretary. "M-mr Stephen! You're invited to a ball by Mr Rohanson Gray just this afternoon. He said the invitation comes with a plus one" she said as she handed a silver invitation card. "Thank you Lisa. Oh and you can leave early today" I said and left without another word.
After leaving my office building I went to my car and ride with Nick to the first location of my factory, Daejeon.
I chose strategic location when it comes to my factories. They're always deep in the forest away from where people can witness it. Because of this, It takes a longer drive to all my factories. When I reach the factory, It's already about 6 coming to 7. When I reach there, I immediately gather all my henchman and factory worker and brief them on the upgrading of security system. They will each have a weapon for self defense in case any attack occurs. I will also hire more skilled bodyguards and more people in the security team so as to be prepared for when the factory is under attack. After the factory in Daejeon, the same cycle repeats for my other five factories.
~12 AM~
It's already 12 in the morning and I'm on my way to the Underground. My body is in the state of exhaustion, but what can I say? I'm used to this sinful ways. Tiring ways that just drain my energy to its core. I'm already changed to my suit for the function. I wore a red blazer with black turtle neck and black dress pants.
When I arrive, I walk down the metal stairs that's already rusted by time. As I climbed down the stairs, I could hear the chaotic noise coming from below consisting of the screaming of drunkards, the wailing of the gamblers that lost and the happy cheers that came from the ones that won.
I stepped into the room and gradually, the chaotic noise soften and stops. Everyone from every direction was staring at me. Not with anger, but with fear. As they gawked at my presence, I could see the fear in their eyes, trembling on their knees as they all know my profile. Even the cruelest of all bowed his head at my presence. Each and everyone of them looked at me that way. Except for one.
My partner in crime, Jose Louise Genovese. He's Korean-American and has been in the states for awhile. Now that he's here, it's the perfect time to catch up. I walk, no, I stride towards his direction. He was sitting at the mini bar found in the corner of the Underground. His eyes never left my figure as I stride towards him, ignoring all the gaze people are giving me. The smile he had, never disappeared. I then take my seat right next to him and ordered myself a drink. "A glass of Black Russian please"
J: That's a strong one. I guess you brought your balls along
Alex: Oh Jose, you know me. Oh and mix it with a 100-proof not an 80-proof vodka.
J:It's been awhile old friend. How have you been?
Alex: Exhausted. Almost suicidal but of course I'm doing good. It's good to see you. I see you've grown judging from your height.
J: You asshole! I'm not that short to begin with. *Chuckles
Alex: So what have brought you back here to Korea?
J: I'm not only here to help you destroy Rodriguez. I was invited to a ball organized by Rohanson to celebrate his engagement. You know him, always with the grand gesture. *chuckles
Alex: Oh I see that you too have been invited. But it's with a plus one, I don't know who to go with.
J: Oh Alex, there's thousands of women who would throw themselves at your feet. Just pick one.
Alex: You're right...
I said suddenly having you on my mind. Should I bring you as my plus one?
J: So about destroying Rodriguez, I guess I could help. I can contribute in terms manpower weaponry, missiles...you name it. I've got your back my friend.
Alex: I appreciate that. It's nice catching up with you. Let's celebrate with a drink, it's on me.
I raised my glass of Black Russian and he raised a glass of cranberry vodka. We clinked our glass of alcohol together and gulped the bitter liquid down in mere seconds. Me being an experienced drinker, I didn't cringe at the bitter taste but showed a poker face instead. I could say the same for Jose.
After a couple more drinks, I decided to say goodbye and asked Nick to drive me home, because I can't wait to see you.