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4

Taehyung's Office, 9pm

"Media that have been confirmed to be present were about 50 media, Sir" Secretary Jia was reporting the preparation of the launch their newest product which will be implemented in a moment, while Taehyung and Jungkook were examining a sheet of paper containing some points that should they talk about when the next presentation in front of the journalists

"Whoahh! Hyung, they seem very interested in our new product" Jungkook chuckled while his hyung only hummed him as an answer "Alright, I'm ready for the presentation" Jungkook said confidently as he smoothed his suit

"Ah, the model that will be our brand ambassador, does she came?" Taehyung asked. He remembered that he didn't know who will be their new brand ambassador this time because he wasn't attend the latest meeting which should be lead by him yesterday

"I think she will be here in a minute, Sir. Her manager just told me that they're already here" Jia was checking her phone

"Hmm, Kook, you must know something...." Unfortunately, Jungkook should hold back his words because the door was knocked at the same time

Knock.....knock

"Ah there they are. I'll open the door" Jia walked to the door to welcome the guest while Jungkook was sculpting, his face looked very tense as if he had just seen a ghost

"Hey, what happen?" Taehyung whispered to him but before his best friend could answer him, suddenly he felt like being struck by lightning in daylight when he saw a beautiful lady who had just entered the room

She looked very elegant in her white lacey dress. Her white skin and wavy long hair makes her looks really like a barbie doll. The lady smiled warmly at him while he just stared her in a shocking mode

"Hello, I am Park Soo-Young, but you can call me Joy in short" She bowed politely

"This is miss Joy who will be the new brand ambassador of our latest product, Sir. She is an international supermodel whose career has soared up to the European continent. She also has starred in several well - known products in a number of countries such as Japan, China and South Korea of ​​course" Secretary Jia was briefly describes the profile of the lady who was standing beside her

While the lady just smiled hearing a brief exposure about herself in front of the man who was none other than her former lover

Jungkook let out a heavy sigh when he saw Joy's presence. He didn't know what to do. He was as surprised as Taehyung when looking at her appearance in the meeting room yesterday. Unfortunately, he forgot to tell Taehyung that Joy was the one who elected as their brand ambassador this time

This was actually one of Taehyung's fault too, because he didn't pay much attention to trivial details about model selection. For trivial matters, he tends to rely on its staff to make decisions

Finally he was the one who should bear the risk, he must have to deal with his past again. Dealing with someone who has long been buried deep in his heart

"Say something, hyung" Jungkook whispered to his best friend who was still open-mouthed as he elbowed him to get back his consciousness. Jungkook cleared his throat nervously

"Hello, Joy" Taehyung finally spoke and stood to bow her politely "Take a sit, please" He invited her to join them to sit on the comfortable couch

"Sure" She said and unexpectedly, she even decided to sit next to Taehyung rather than Jungkook

Taehyung tried to get rid of her subtly "Have you briefed by secretary Jia about what you have to talk during the press conference?" He wished secretary Jia had not directing her so that she could soon leave this room to discuss with Jia

"Yes, she did" She answered

Damn! Damn it! ~ He cursed a lot in his mind ~ Another question, maybe?

"What time we should have to go to the venue?" And now he was trying to escape from this awkward situation

"About fifteen minutes, Sir" Secretary Jia said

Fifteen minutes was long enough to make Taehyung suffer. Oh please, is there any way to speed up time? Should he left first while his staff looked not interested to leave the room?

"Jia, I think you should check the preparation once again. Tell the driver to pick us at the lobby" Jungkook commanded the secretary, seems like he really knew about the situation

Thank you for saving my life, Kook! And it would be better if you ask her to leave with Jia, too ~ He thought silently

"Ok Sir" She bowed politely and turned around

"Excuse me too. I also would tell the driver to get ready. Joy, you wait here. I'll call you when everything is ready" And her manager was also excuse herself to leave the room

Oh don't, please bring her out as well ~ Taehyung gulped nervously

He hope Kook doesn't intend to leave him in the room with her as well. He had no idea what he should talk with her if they left in the room, just the two of them

"Should I leave too?" Jungkook broke the long silence

"Don't you dare" Taehyung warned him with a deadly stare

"Alright, then talk! Oh c'mon guys don't be so childish. We already knew each other" He rolled his eyes in disbelief

He knew Taehyung as a wise, warm and friendly person. He never ignore others, especially his business clients, and moreover....Joy is his ex girlfriend

"How have you been, Joy?" Taehyung tried to greet her properly, casually to be exact. He brave himself to look at her eyes directly. Ouch! He felt it, something strange that jolted his heart when he looked into her eyes. It felt such... longing? Or perhaps... pain? He didn't know

"I'm fine oppa. What about you?" She smiled "Ah congratulations, oppa for your hard work to finally launch the newest product. I'm so happy of you" She kept smiling proudly like nothing happen between them

She still as it used to. Always looks relaxed, cheerful and carefree. Like she didn't remember about the painful past, or indeed she didn't ever feel sad like what I felt? ~ Taehyung guessed in his mind

"Thankyou. It seems like your carrier also are more skyrocketing. Congratulations" He praised her sincerely

"Should I ask for your autograph now, noona? I'm afraid it will be difficult to see you in the future" Jungkook started to teased her

He succeed to break the ice between them because Taehyung and Joy who were laughing together. However, Jungkook was also close to her and had considered her as his own sister, just like he felt to Jennie

"Yay Kookie! I'm not that famous" She laughed as she waved her hands to deny it

"Really?? Hyung, tell her how famous she is now, come on you've never change noona, always down to earth" Taehyung nodded and smiled seeing Joy who was pouted like a little kid

"Yay Tae! Don't defend him, aishh it's so frustrating"

Taehyung was startled when he felt Jungkook was shaking his arm playfully

Beep.....Beep. Jungkook phone ring loudly

"Ok, Alright Jia, we will be there soon" Then he hung up the phone "Ah, it's time to leave hyung, Jia told me that she waiting for us at the lobby. Your manager was also there, noona"

Jungkook informed to both of them while they nodded him back. Three of them left Taehyung's room and hastened down to the lobby. This will be a very hectic day for them. This time, Taehyung had to get rid of his feelings for a moment

He must be professional against Joy and focus to the press conference. However, she was the one who is trusted enough to introduce their new products in the market. Of course he must be kind to her. Joy was fortunately also being so professional. She decided to keep quiet to avoid an unpleasant atmosphere

If she need to talk to Taehyung, she never discusses anything else other than work, so fair enough isn't it?

The press conference finally ended well. Almost all the media who were invited to attend have came and everything went well. But unfortunately, Joy had to go right after the press conference because she had to fly to Singapore for photo shoot of a fashion magazine there. On one side, Taehyung was relieved because he never bothered to set up his feelings, but on the other side he couldn't lie to himself that he felt a little sad