The Affair | Jungkook ff

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I woke very grumpy the next morning. Alex's words kept spinning in my head all night long and I couldn't help but imagine someone not far from my house aiming at my sleeping figure through the window... 

I'd be lying to myself if I said I wasn't terrified; and for the first time a personal bodyguard didn't sound like a bad idea. Pushing the scary thoughts aside, I woke up and headed to the shower. I instantly felt more relaxed as the hot water fell down on my tense shoulders and neck. I haven't noticed how long I've been there until Mrs. Lee knocked on the door to notify me that breakfast was ready. I sighed, spacing out seemed to be my new hobby lately.

Once dressed, I put on some makeup and styled my hair nicely, after all I'd go to the studio today, and although the idea of holding a camera in my hands again after such a long time was exciting and thrilling, a part of me was still scared to step into the unknown outside world where Alex's enemies could come after me anytime of the day.

I went downstairs quickly after Mrs. Lee knocked for the third time. Sometimes I felt like she was more a mother than a governess, not that I minded anyway, I barely remember my mother's face.

"Good morning Mrs. Emma, I hope you rested well, today is your big day."

"I didn't think anyone would remember, thank you Mrs. Lee, where's Alex by the way, he said he'd introduce me to someone today."

"The young master left early for work this morning, he said and insisted on informing you that his men will drive you to work this morning and stay with you throughout the day."

I almost choked on my pancakes, today was a happy a day and I won't let anyone not even Alex's stupid guards ruin it for me. It's been more than a year since I last worked at that studio. I didn't want last year's event to repeat again... I still remember the horrified expressions of the people there when one of the bodyguards punched the model I was photographing and broke his nose because the latter flirted with me openly and followed me to my office to ask for my number. I guess the massive ring wasn't big or visible enough to stop him. Alex prevented me from going there after he heard what happened. He put me at home like an 18th century housewife without caring for my opinion or my needs...

I wiped my mouth and stood up "Thank you Mrs. Lee, I'll let you know when I'm leaving so that you'll get them ready for me."

If Alex thinks he can control everyone of my moves he is so wrong. I grabbed my handbag and my camera bag quickly and went to the parking lot. Luckily, the guards were not there, they were probably already waiting by the car at the front door. That was my chance to enjoy a little bit of freedom before they could realize my scheme and catch up to me. I laughed at my plan like a 5 years old kid trying to sneak out of his room to steal snacks in the middle of the night.

I went inside the car and turned the engine on...

I missed this baby, I haven't been able to drive alone in a long time, or drive simply. I was finally relieved once the mansion became smaller in my rearview mirror. I was free for a few hours and I couldn't have been happier at that moment. Emma = 1 ; The Guards and Stupid Alex = 0.

It took me about half an hour to get there with all the traffic around the city at this hour. It was around 10 when I arrived at the studio. I was apprehending this moment a lot, I didn't know how my colleagues would react to my presence again, and I knew that if I was lucky enough today, I'd meet Alex's wrath once at home.

I sighed heavily encouraging myself inside my head and pushed the door. Rita the receptionist yelled so much I swore my heart stopped at that moment, she ran towards me and hugged me so tight I couldn't help but hug her back as hard as she did. She was one of the youngest workers here, and reminded me a lot of myself at her age. "Emma I thought you would never come back, I missed you terribly I couldn't even contact you once you left."

"Little Rita is getting big, I missed you too cutie, to be honest I didn't think I'd ever comeback myself, but here I am."

"Emma" someone called and we both ended the embrace to see who it was, and I couldn't even have enough time to react, I was already trapped by strong male arms spinning me like a kid. "Put me down Hoseok"

"We missed you Emma so much, we've been waiting for you impatiently, and that was a long ass break" he smacked my forehead once he put me down.

"Ouch! What was that for?"

"For not calling me not even once, and for changing your phone number too."

"Hoseok what if the bodyguards see you stop being so touchy." Said Rita. Rita was actually his girlfriend.

"I don't see them by the way Emma did you come alone?" she continued. I smiled remembering my victory. "I sneaked out" we all laughed at that and talked some more before heading to my office.

I was surprised to see that nothing has been moved from the room, not even the small plant I had on my desk; it actually grew bigger and seemed as healthy as ever. The curtains were the same, the floor was shining, my different cameras still each one at their exact place... "Hoseok and I aired the room everyday while you were gone, we were hoping you'd come back one day."

I've spent so much time alone in that cold marble house that I almost forgot what if feels like to be cared for, and without thinking I hugged both of them. "You're the best thing I could've asked for, thank you"

"Aye we'll always be here, just don't disappear on us like that, even though I know it wasn't your fault." Hoseok's words were gentle but they also reminded me of the person I was, and I promised not to let anyone control my life anymore.

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"Alright I think that's a wrap, I got all I need here Thank you everyone for coming." I said as I finished taking the last pictures of the girls. The company was hired to produce the next commercial of a famous cosmetic brand, and I was surprised when the model's agency asked for me personally.

"Emma, good work today, we missed having you with us" Hoseok came in handing me a bottle of chocolate milk. "You remembered?" I said, I always liked to drink some while working on my studio after long shooting and filming hours. "Of course, I'm your best friend, how would I forget? Now go I know you like to burry yourself in your studio and work alone, no one will bother you I already informed them."

"Thanks, you're my sunshine truly."

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It was around 1pm, when I finally decided to take a break and have lunch, I was sure Rita and Hoseok had already eaten, so I thought about going to the small café across from the building. I was about to pick up my bag when I heard something; it sounded like footsteps, very light ones, Hoseok told anyone not to bother me while I was in the red room.. Weird I must've worked too much I was imagining things now.

I turned around to put the cameras back, and heard steps again... this time,I was sure that someone was here but I didn't give it much thinking since I knew the bodyguards were probably roaming around the building by now...

I finished packing up and headed to the door when I felt someone standing behind me, I didn't even have enough time to turn around and see who it was, I felt something sharp around my neck, not a knife but something like a thread or a rope...

Panic washed through my body as I understood the situation I was in... they found me, those same people were here to kill me now.. my legs got weaker as the rope got tighter "Please, let go" I said weakly as it became harder to breathe... I felt my tears streaming down and I knew at this moment that I going to die alone...