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"Soooo..." Youngjae trailed off really trying to fill in the silence between the trio. Though some light music was playing in the background, it really didn't feel right for him for having not said anything since past five minutes. "There really isn't anything going between two of you?" He questioned both of them but not dared to look at Rumi. Hyun who had just taken a sip of champagne, almost spat it at Rumi who was standing across him. While not doing so, it went down the wrong pipe and causing him to go in coughing fit.

"Yah, yah, yah." Rumi placed her glass on table and starting patting his back in concern which for third person's eye looked like she was abusing him with her hard hits. But not for Youngjae's eyes. "Jinjaro. Will you stop it?" Rumi said done with Youngjae's weird questioning.

"Aarso. I will stop. Ah, there is Lieutenant Jang." He quickly said and was out of there not wanting face Rumi's ranting. "Kanda!" And with that he was out of it.

"Tsk." Rumi grinded her teeth before turning towards Hyun who had recovered from his coughing fit. "Gwenchana? Please don't mind his words. He's little out of it all the time." Rumi said patting arm few times before going back to her champagne glass. Hyun opened his mouth to reassure her that he was fine but it looked like she didn't care anymore so he just nodded his head.

"Umm...You look beautiful." Unknowingly the words left his mouth. Hyun quickly covered his mouth cursing himself. What was he thinking? Calling her beautiful. Out of nowhere! There was something really wrong with him these days. Yesterday when she walked off him, he remembers feeling like something heavy pressed on his chest. Then she wouldn't talk to him, even after he tried many a times to apologize and talk. Heck, he had made a long list mental of excuse to talk to her today if she didn't forgive him. But when he arrived in front of her, his mind went blank.

"I do? Thanks." Rumi said gulping down the last bit of liquid before waving her hand again. Another glass of champagne was passed to Hyun's hand. Quicky finishing the earlier one, he took the glass thanking Rumi. "Want some snack?" She asked, not waiting for his response she stuffed it in his mouth. "It's good right?" She asked. Hyun nodded, smiling through his stuffed mouth.

"So..." Hyun trailed of moving to stand beside her. Rumi looked up at him with furrowed eyebrows. How cute. Hyun thought looking down at her. Before shaking his head to get his thoughts straight. He really should stop drinking.

"What is it?" Rumi questioned, her work mode face on.

"Ah, it nothing serious." Hyun shook his head to reassure her. "Well, I-I wanted to actually apologize." He confessed.

"Huh?"

"Yesterday, my useless mouth went off and said some things- which I really didn't meant to say! I was just blabbering some nonsense!" Hyun reasoned. Rumi chuckled and patted his back.

"Don't worry about it." She reassured. "I was being sensitive, you just stated the facts, there was nothing wrong with it. In fact, you were trying to help me. So, you don't need to apologize for anything."

"But-but. I thought you were upset with me, that's why you wouldn't talk with me. I even texted you but you didn't respond." But you had time to chat with another guy huh? Those words didn't left his mouth no matter how much he wanted say them out loud.

"Aigoo. Uri Hyun-ah!" Rumi cooed pinching his cheek. "Mianhe, eo?" She smiled looking up at him. Hyun's cheeks were pink but not from Rumi pinching it. "I was angry at myself, not at you." She explained to which Hyun nodded looking anywhere but at her.

"Gwok Hyun-ki!" A commanding voice interrupted. Both of them snapped their head towards it. It was Chief Gwok Dong Geun. Both, Hyun and Rumi straightened up. Rumi fixed her posture and opened her mouth to greet him.

"Chief-"

"Let's go." She was cut off being completely ignored.

"Ye." Hyun replied from beside her. Rumi turned to look at him. Was she missing something here? Hyun glanced at her for a second before walking towards the chief. Chief Gwok gave her a look, before they left.

"Mwo? What was that?" Rumi said to herself staring at their back. "And what was that look?" She said crossing her arms.

"Ah..." A voice whispered making Rumi throw her fist at it. The person would have been on floor, if it was not Youngjae, who was familiar with Rumi's habits. Rumi cursed at him for scaring her. "No wonder his name sounded familiar to me." Youngjae said letting go of her fist.

"What?" Rumi asked annoyed with his antics.

"Don't tell me you didn't know?" He asked looking at Rumi.

"Know what? What are you even talking about?"

"Gwok Hyun-ki and Gwok Dong Geun." There was still a question mark on her face. "Come on, it's not some rocket science, Rumi-ya!" He exclaimed throwing his hands in air. "Your little boyfriend is son of Chief Gwok Dong Geun!"

"Ohh..." Rumi nodded finally understanding what he was trying to say. "He's not my boyfriend. So, stop it will you." Rumi said narrowing her eyes at him.

"Seriously, this woman." Youngjae shook his head in disbelief. "Here I am telling you that he is son of a chief and you all care about little details."

"Of course, I would care about little details because they are false and you could be causing rumours because of it." She gritted through her teeth. "And what does he being son of Chief have to do with me?" She asked. Youngjae sighed. Right, there was one thing that Rumi never learned about Korean culture or more like she never cared about, is the relations. You could be son of president but she would treat you the same as other.

Youngjae knew what her response would be if he tried to tell her to be more respectful towards Hyun. "Wae? He is son of chief not the chief himself." So, Youngjae just replied with.

"Never mind. Let's go look for our seats." He smiled putting his arm out.

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Currently Dokyeom and Wonwoo were staring down every person present in the meeting room. They were asked by the security team for questioning regarding the accident that took placed last evening. Since, the person in-charged had not arrived, so they were staring down every person, or more like looking for suitable person who would answer their question.

"Hyung, I don't that person is here." Dokyeom whispered in Wonwoo ear.

"Of course, she is not here. Do you see any females here?" Wonwoo questioned back. "Do you think we should ask the guy who guided us here? But I don't see him around." Wonwoo continued looking around.

"I don't know. That person, I haven't seen her before. Maybe she was from the site security. I don't think people here would know anything about her." Dokyeom whispered causing Wonwoo to cover his ear and lean away.

"Why are you whispering though? It's not like they are interested in our talks." Wonwoo said nodding towards the guys running around the meeting room. Wonwoo didn't know what to call it, because lot of stuff was lying around. The room looked like make-do office. "Wasn't the security room, on the first floor?" Wonwoo asked more to himself. Door was opened as greeting were heard across the room. Both Wonwoo and Dokyeom turning to look at the person who had arrived.

"Wahhh..." Dokyeom whispered staring at the guy who had walked through the mess. It was like he was watching some drama on television. A tall, handsome guy walks through the room as everyone greets him with respect. He definitely gave the main lead of the drama vibes, with his fitted pants, white shirts hugging body showing off those tight muscle and his suit jacket hanging on his arms, and to top it of he had a great smile.

"Annyeonghaseyo." The came to stop in front of them and bowed in greeted. Both Dokyeom and Wonwoo stood up in daze to greet him back. "Ah, no. Please be seated." He smiled both of them nodded and sat back down still in daze. "I would like to apologize for being late. Joesonghamnida." He bowed again.

"Aniyo. It's fine." Dokyeom said shaking his head. "It looks like you were really busy." Dokyeom staring at his outfit.

"Ah. This." The man laughed. "Ye, there is this event I need attended after this. Please excuse, my outfit." The man smiled.

"Ani, ani. You look good. Very handsome!" Dokyeom said giving both thumbs up. The man laughed and thanked him for the compliment.

"Ah, I should've introduced myself. I am Gu Hwa, security team head." He introduced himself putting his hand out. "Nice meeting you Lee Seokmin-sii." Gu Hwa greeted shaking Dokyeom's hand. "Jeon Wonwoo-sii, nice meeting you."

Wonwoo nodded shaking his hand. "Wasn't Wang-sii the security head?" He questioned furrowing his eyebrow

"Ye." Gu Hwa smiled nodding his head. "Wang-sii is the head of Hybe Label security team head. I am head of temporary security team head." He explained the smile not moving from his face. Wonwoo wanted to question him further but his dazzling smile convinced him otherwise.

"If I hadn't known better, I would've thought Gu Hwa-sii is new actor sighed by the company. Gu Hwa-sii is too handsome." Dokyeom compliment again.

Gu Hwa laughed shaking his head. "Not any handsomer than Seokmin-sii and Wonwoo-sii. You are global stars for some reason, right." He said making both the idols smile. "Speaking of it, I would like to apologize for the accident that happened last evening." Suddenly, the dazzling smile was gone as Gu Hwa bowed towards them apologetically. "I promise you, there won't be any mishaps happening again in future."

"Nothing happened much, no one was harmed." Dokyeom said to lighten the sudden heavy atmosphere.

"Still, the incident shouldn't have taken place." Gu Hwa said.

"There was security who helped us. The person handled the situation well, protecting us." Wonwoo said. "In fact, it was I who made the situation little difficult for that person. I would like to apologize to that person." Wonwoo continued his eyes scanning the room again as if looking for the said person.

"Yes. Wonwoo-sii, shouldn't apologise. It is our duty to protect our clients in any situation." Gu Hwa quickly intercepted; it can become a problem for the team if Rumi's identity is revealed. And Wonwoo-sii looked like a very curious guy. "Seokmin-sii, I have the statement from the guard, before she arrived, the fan and you were already talking. Would you mind if I ask you how the conversation went between you?" Gu Hwa quickly changed the topic distracting them for the time being but as they discussed both of them never failed to mention the guard who had helped them.

Gu Hwa sighed making a mental note inform the other agent to keep Rumi's identity unknown. It would really cause bigger problem for them. Right, he should warn Rumi too. It was more difficult task. Talking with her was like walking into a lioness den. Still, he has to talk with her. Today, at party. He should talk with her today at the party.

"Ah, thank you very much for giving your statement." Gu Hwa smiled bowing towards the idols. Dokyeom and Wonwoo both stood up and bowed back.

"No, thank you for taking care of us." Wonwoo said.

"Ye, it's our duty." Gu Hwa smiled guiding them towards the door.

"You have worked hard!" Dokyeom said holding up his fist in cheering before both of them left the meeting room. Gu Hwa sighed and checked his watch. He needed to hurry.

"Alright, everyone!" He clapped his hands gathering everyone's attention. "Remember to not answer any questions of company's staff. Okay?"

"De!"

"Alright then! Good work today!" He said as greets were heard back. He checked his watch again and left the temporary office.

"Hyung, we never get to ask him about the female guard though?" Dokyeom said.

"Right, we totally forgot about it." Wonwoo said as both of them came to stop at elevator. "But I think she is not from onsite team because when we talking with Gu Hwa-sii he didn't mention anything like."

"Hmm..." Dokyeom hummed and suddenly started laughing.

"Mwo? What is it?" Wonwoo asked looking at him wondering if had finally gone crazy.

"Ani, it's just feel like we are shooting of Bad Clue." He laughed as Wonwoo shook his head at his weirdness. Who would think he was the same guy who was attack yesterday. But then again it was his mechanism, hiding his trauma behind laughter. Wonwoo sadly smiled at him, he was glad that at least he was around with him.