2 <Drunken Dream>

— Son So Young —

— RED Publishing, Seoul —

It was six o'clock in the evening, as the stars were painted on the sky and the moon replaced the sun.

Two hours before the party will start at the hotel owned by Mr. Min Jaeho. The man was sitting at his swivel chair with his left arm resting on the arm-chair and his right hand was holding his phone to his ear.

Looking lovingly at the girl who was lying on his bed, her platinum hair was messed up but didn't covered her beautiful face.

"....in ten minutes, thank you Secretary Bo."I heard my boyfriend said as I opened my eyes.

My eyes met his, he was looking at me while I was asleep. I secretly touched the corners of my lips to check if I drooled as he caught me doing it.

His laugh was the favourite sound I hear from him, "My goddess, I don't mind if you're drooling because I'll still love you no matter what. I mean, you look sexy wearing my shirt."

I blushed at his flirty response, "You purposely sent my shirts back at your place so I can wear yours!"

He chuckled as he placed his phone at the table before lying down next to me. He placed the hair behind my ear that was covering my face.

"Who wouldn't be happy to see their girlfriend is wearing their boyfriend's shirt?"he said while pinching my red cheeks.

I playfully smacked his hand away and gently pushed him. I stood up to pick up my clothes that was gently folded at the side table.

"I still need to prepare myself for the party, I didn't buy my dress yet or even contacted someone to put my make up on."I said as I took my phone.

I unlocked my phone to contact someone as I heard him stood up and walked towards me. He locked my phone and took it away from me.

Seeing me that I was to protest, he placed his finger against my lips, "I already called them to be in the hotel in ten minutes, you don't have to worry about it."

I smiled at him, thinking that I was lucky to have someone like him. Being with him for six years was worth it, even if the media doesn't know our true relationship.

Only our family, his staffs, and our friends knows about our relationship. It might be a troublesome if everyone knows what's the truth. First, I don't want special treatment. Lastly, his arranged fiancée will sulk and might kill me.

He also took my clothes as he went to his closet to get something, "Wear this jeans, we bought it last time we went to New York."

I took it from his hands and wore it, "Can you just please bring back my shirts here?"

He smirked and he gently flicked my forehead, "Not in a million years, let's go."

I looked at him intently and asked, "Go where? I have to go home to change, I can't look like this in the party later on."

He playfully flicked my forehead and tapped the top of my nose, "I have everything ready at the hotel, didn't I told you that I have everything ready?"

"That hurts! Can you stop flicking my forehead? See, it's red already!"I complained as he was laughing at me while patting my head.

"Aigoo my So Youngie, stop frowning okay? My baby shouldn't have wrinkles yet."He cooed as I glared at him while he treats me like a child.

"Stop it stop it!"I said as I run towards the door to escape from him.

I heard him laugh from behind and followed after me, "Don't run, wait up."

I smiled at our interaction, it gets sweeter and sweeter each day. If I would wake up one day and he's not my person, what's the use of love? He's the sweetest dream that I don't want to wake up on.

***

The night is young, and tonight is my night. Although it's my night, but I'm still at the room waiting for someone to fetch me.

I didn't go along with my boyfriend since somebody might caught us. So I was left behind the room and wait for the escort that he mentioned.

As I was enjoying the sweet melody played, someone knocked on the door as I stood up and opened it.

"It's me, Miss Son. I'm here to escort you to have your speech."the guy said and smiled at me, I smiled back and I nod.

It was Woo Jin, the assistant of my boyfriend. He's the best friend of my boyfriend since they were in elementary.

I went inside to get my purse and the key card before closing the door behind me.

"Thank you so much, I hope I'll have a good party tonight."I said and he chuckled, damn it sounds good.

"It's your night, who wouldn't have a good party when it's for them?"He replied as I agreed with him.

We went inside the elevator as he pressed the top floor, that's where the party is. It's always possible for Mr. Min Jaeho.

What if I'll say something wrong? Or I'll mispronounce a word? Would they laugh at me? Or criticise me if I committed a mistake?

He must've noticed that I was staring blankly at the floor since he asked, "Are you okay, Miss Son?"he said that snapped me back into reality as I smiled at him.

"How many times do I have to tell you that to call me So Young, okay?"I said and he hesitated but he nod.

The elevator door opened as he lead me towards the big golden door. He opened his mouth and quickly closed it again.

"S-so Young? Is it okay now?"he said and I noticed him blush, I laughed and nod at him while patting his shoulder.

We stopped at the big golden door as he knocked it two time, then suddenly it was opened. A loud applauses greeted me as we walked inside the room.

He lead me to the stage where the emcee announced, "The beloved author of several award winning published books such as 'The Law of Love' and 'Sweethearts'. Let us all welcome, Ms. Son So Young!"

As my name was mentioned, they clapped their hands for me and I walked upstage. The emcee smiled at me before giving the microphone.

"Tonight, I am here as I stood in front of you. I personally thank my team especially my team leader s I reached this position given to me."I said as my team cheered for me, surprisingly my team leader raised his glass up to cheer for me also.

"Also to my fellow workers who helped me with my job, I am sincerely grateful to meet such people like everyone here in RED Company. Both in RED entertainment and RED publishing, I am honoured to work in a place like this. This company has appreciated my talent, and helped me to reach my dreams."

I was busy looking for someone as I have seen who I was looking for. It was my boyfriend, looking flawless, sitting while drinking a glass of wine as he looked at me so lovingly.

I looked at my boyfriend who was sitting while smiling at me, "I want to thank the CEO for giving me this position, finally a promotion after working under you for six years. I'm just kidding boss but I am really grateful to have you as my CEO."

Six years ago, his father retired from RED Company and he replaced his father at the age of 24 while I'm still 20. I followed him at this company until he made RED a successful company.

I raised my glass and said, "Cheers to everyone and have a wild night!"

They cheered as soon as I ended my speech. I took a step back as I gave the microphone back to the emcee.

"You've heard her but first, dinner will served in five minutes as we accompanied by the band."the emcee said as I went to the table where my team was sitting.

A girl suddenly stood up and hugged me, "Chingu! (Friend). I am so happy for you! Finally our CEO and the higher up acknowledge your hard work!"

I smiled at her and hugged her back, this girl is my close friend in the company. Her name is Yeon Heomin, my editor.

She grabbed my shoulder and pushed me back to face me, "Or maybe the CEO has fallen for you good looks? I mean, everyone in the company tries to win your heart."

What she said was true, I would always received gifts on my table or it was delivered. I accepted those gifts but made it clear for them that I have someone. I clearly rejected all of them but they insisted of giving me gifts.

I nervously laughed at her and replied, "Let's just take a sit okay?"

We went to the table as we sat down. On my left was Heomin, and on my right was Jisoo. Han Jisoo is also a scriptwriter at RED Entertainment.

"From being an author, head of the scriptwriters, and now the President of the company. My friend is hard to reach now."Jisoo said as I smacked his arm.

After a few minutes, plates were placed on the table. We began to eat as the sweet melody filled the room, but it was interrupted by the emcee.

"I'll disturb everyone for awhile, our CEO has some announcement to say."as my man stood up from his seat and went to the stage.

Everyone applauses as he smiled, "Good evening everyone, I apologised for the short notice about the party. This party is to celebrate our high ratings and also the promotion of my beloved author."

As he said that, he looked at me as if it's just the two of us. The blood running in my veins suddenly took a U-turn and went to my cheeks. Everyone teased me by what he called me.

I wouldn't be surprised when everyone has a suspicion in our relationship since he always calls me as his beloved author and treats me special.

"But that's not my point here, I want to announce something important."he said as he looked at me again, what is this feeling?

"I've been open to everyone right?"he asked as everyone agreed in unison.

"Well, I have someone in my life. I'm asking everyone's help to make her say yes in asking her hand for marriage."he said as I suddenly felt a pat in my shoulder.

"It's okay, I still ship you with our CEO."it was Heomin, but what is this guy talking about?

"I have loved you for seven years, we are together for six years. I couldn't imagine someone else beside me, if it's not you then what's the use of me loving someone?"after he said that, he went down stage.

He looked at me before walking to his left, all of the ladies were squealing while the men were looking at him admiringly.

Heomin went closer as she whispered, "Why isn't he stopping yet? Is he going at our table?"

"I don't know, it might be you."I teased her as she slapped my arm.

"Yah! Don't joke around!"she said as I laughed at her.

Her eyes suddenly widened as she pointed behind me, her hands were so shaky. I looked at her confusingly as I turn around.

It was Jaeho, he smiled at me, "Miss Son So Young, my little goddess. You've been patient with me for these past six years, I've been unfair to you and I'll repay you."

"So Young-ah, you're the sunshine that keeps me going. You were there as we rise this company to the top, not top but second."he jokingly said as everyone laughed.

Seven years ago, RED company wasn't successful but with his hard work, the company rise up. RED Company is at the second, while the Star Art Company is first.

"It took me a year to hear say yes, and I guess it's time for us to really settle down."he said as he suddenly kneeled down.

Everyone was shock, I was too, "What are you doing? I thought you're just kidding about we'll announce our relationship."

"I'm not kidding around, and I'm serious so hear me out okay?"he took something from his pocket.

"I love you, and you'll always be my number one. Will you be the woman to stand beside me as we walk towards the altar? Will you marry me?"he said as he opened the box.

I nodded, "Of course! Yes! I'll marry you!"

At first he was shock, but then it was replaced with pure happiness. He took the ring from the box and put it in my finger.

We both stood up as we hugged each other. The emcee once said, "Let us welcome the future bride and groom to be, Mr. Min Jaeho and Ms. Son Soyoung!"

Everyone clapped at us as Jaeho hugged me even tighter. I can feel him caressing my hair as he kissed my head.

"I will never let you down, I promise you."he said as I smiled against his chest.

All that matters is us, I'll forever cherish this day until my last breath.

**

After the proposal, my team decided to invite me to drink at the bar. My boyfriend stayed inside since he's still talking to some of his business partners.

Right now, I'm just drink a glass of red wine that I requested from the waiter to get it from our room.

I was just sitting as I looked at them dancing at the centre. I occasionally drink at the bar but I never dance at the stage.

Heomin sat beside me as she took a sip from her glass, "Can you stop drinking red wine? Why don't you have tequila or gin?"

"I only drink wine and champagne."I said as she slid a glass in front of me.

"Come on! Just drink this one, okay? Okay!"she said as I sighed and drank the glass she gave me.

I don't know what she gave me but it's really sweet. She noticed that I love it as she gave me more.

I don't know how many glasses I drank, I don't know who handed me the glasses, and I don't care since this is my night.

I only remember is dancing with my co workers, while holding the glass as I danced along with the beat then I don't know what's happening anymore.

Last thing I know is that I fell and sleep.