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Chapter 15 - Welcome back

Next day

Hae Won arrives at work late

Heejin:(nervous) Do you have a death sentence, Miss Do was looking for you

Hae Won:(meh) Aish you worry too much

Heejin:What happened to your phone I tried calling you .

Hae Won: I switched it off

Heejin :Aish this girl .Mr Jung still hasn't returned to work so Miss Do is much worse than yesterday

Hae Won: What's her deal anyway ,she's acting as if her husband ran away a from home.

Heejin:(whispering)  Lower your voice, that actually happened before.

Hae Won: No way

Heejin:Yes way,her husband ran away with a younger woman and started another family.That's why she's so bitter.

Hae Won:(sad) I understand her.

Flashback

She gets back from school sad

H.dad:What's wrong dear.

Hae Won:Dad what happened to mom

H.dad:I told you not to talk about her

Hae Won: (sulking) But it's mother's day.Everyone at school had something to say about their mom besides me.

H.Dad:(sad)She doesn't deserve to be called your mother.

Hae Won: Can I atleast have a picture of her

H.dad:No!(mad)She didn't even want to see your face when you were born.

Hae Won: (teary eyed) That's not true,Miss Ju said that all mother's love their children

H.dad:Not yours,she left you just one day after you were born.Which person does that.

Hae Won: Maybe she had her reasons.

H.dad:(frustrated )Yes she didn't love you or me

Hae Won: No that's not true,maybe you did something to make her leave.

He slaps her  and she starts crying .

Present time

Hae Won: (mumbles) That was the first time he hit me.

Heejin:Who hit you?

Hae Won:(smiling)  Don't mind me I was just thinking outloud.

Heejin:But still..

Hae Won: (cutting her off)We were talking about Miss Do right?Go on.

Heejin: Well shes also mad because  she kinda likes Mr Jung.

Hae Won: No way

Heejin:Yes way.She tries to hide it but we see it.She doesn't like anyone bringing it up

Hae Won: I'll keep my lips sealed then.

Heejin:(looking ahead)Omo she's coming over ,I hope you did your work

Miss Do arrives at their workspaces

Miss Do:Miss Park you're late

Hae Won: I'm sorry ma'am ,the thing is...

Miss Do:(cutting her off) I don't care about the lie you're about to tell me.

Hae Won: I wasn't going to lie

Miss Do:Talking back are we?

Hae Won: Sorry ma'am

Miss Do:And the work I gave you ,did you do it

Hae Won: No I haven't even started

Miss Do:And why is that

Hae Won: Look at that  pile it's so big and overwhelming. I didn't know where to begin

Everyone who was listening in just gasps

Miss Do:(chuckles) You haven't even been working here for that long and you're already doing this.Just because Mr Jung isn't around doesnt mean I can't fire you.

He suddenly appears

Mr Jung:I'm here

Miss Do:(surprised) Omo  you're back

Mr Jung: Clearly

Everyone scoffs

Mr Jung :Everyone stop what you're doing I have an announcement

They all gather around

Mr Jung: I'm sure that you're all aware about what Mr Oh did.And it's sad to say that we all have to suffer the consequences for him.Im afraid to tell you that the company is bankrupt.

They all gasp

Mr Jung :I can't manage to keep this ship afloat so I have to sell it.

Miss Do:(shocked) No that can't be.

Mr Jung: Let me finish....Im sorry to say that as of today you're all unemployed .

They all gasp .

Mr Jung :So lets all pack our belongings and leave this premises. I was honoured to have employees like you ,I hope you get new jobs where the boss isn't some whacko like me.

Miss Do:(indenial) But Mr Jung..

Mr Jung:(cutting her off) You will all receive a great sum for all your work here .Thank you.

He storms off to his office and Miss Do follows him  leaving all the workers in shock.

Heejin:(shocked) This can't be.What will I do now.

Hae Won: (sulking) Its only my 5th day at work and I already have to start looking for another one.

Heejin:(hugging her crying)What will we do!

Everyone in the office is breaking down.

MEANWHILE...in Mr Jung's office

Miss Do:What is this you're saying.

Mr Jung: Just let it go

Miss Do:(frustrated) No! ,the damage isn't that bad .We can pull through this. We've dealt with much worse

Mr Jung:(angry) I said let it go!

Miss Do:How can I just let it go when I helped build this company .You just want me to act like I don't care .(breaking down) Well no,i do care this is my child too

Mr Jung: You're overreacting.

Miss Do:No I'm not!Tell me the truth. Is Mr Lee behind this?

Mr Jung: No this has nothing to do with him.

Miss Do:(desperate) Then what is it.Help me understand

Mr Jung: There's nothing to understand. This is my decision so please just respect it .

Miss Do:You're just giving up like this?

Mr Jung: Its for the best

Miss Do:You mean your best.Look out your window.Look at all those people whose lives you've just ruined.

Mr Jung: I feel bad already don't push it

Miss Do:(chuckles) Save your tears.You're a piece of sh*t!

She storms  out of his office

Miss Do:You heard the man,PACK UP!

Everyone starts packing up,then She storms off into her office.

Heejin:Omo Yeona you already packed

Hae Won: No I just never unpacked when I got here

Heejin: Lucky you .Look at the boss he looks totally destroyed.Miss Do looks even worse.

Hae Won: Maybe it's for the best

Heejin: How can this be any good

Hae Won: Well I don't know. But he loves his job so it must something he really has to do.

Heejin: I guess so.But Aishh what will I do now.(sulking)  This was my first job,I thought it would last forever

Hae Won: Nothing lasts forever

Heejin:(sad) I see that now.

Hae Won helps Heejin pack up and soon everyone leaves the office totaly destroyed.

Heejin: Let's all  go have some drinks ,since it's our last day

Everyone agrees but Hae  Won.

Hae Won: I've got to meet someone today, it's important sorry.

Heejin: It's okay I'll drink on your behalf.

They go off and  soon Hae Won arrives at a hotel.She knocks on the door and Mr Jung opens it .

Hae Won: Welcome back.