EM - 8

This is the same building I delivered documents to Papa. Anderson Group. From today I will be here. I don't know what, but Grandpa Anderson told me to study.

"Don't be dumb, come out quickly." Dave next to me flinched.

"Yes."

We went out and joined Grandpa's entourage. If I think about it, we're already like the company bosses in a Korean drama. God, I'm so ridiculous. Imagining ridiculous things. But it's similar. We walked through the lobby. Our appearances stand out more than those passing by. Of course, it attracts attention. Even the elevator we took was different from the employee elevator.

When we entered the meeting room, all the board of directors stood to greet us. I had to restrain myself from getting too excited.

Jack is seen opening this meeting. He gave a speech inviting the attention of the people present here. If I may judge, Jack is like the incarnation of an angel who was deliberately sent down to earth. A gentle face with a charming smile that can make anyone bewitched. Ahem! Including me.

When it was Grandpa's turn to speak, he introduced me as his son-in-law and shareholder in the Anderson Group. I think everyone seems to be receiving me well. They even congratulated me. Except for Dave. The handsome man occasionally chuckles, he still doesn't accept it because he thinks grandpa is treating him very unfairly.

When the meeting was over, he immediately went somewhere.

"Jack, I leave Reina to you. Teach her about the work here. Because from now on she will work. You give her the best position," Grandpa said to Jack.

"Leave it to me, Grandpa."

"Grandpa trusts you. Reina, I go first. If there's anything you can directly call Jack."

"Well."

With his assistant, Grandpa left me and Jack.

I turned to face Jack. "So what am I working as now, Boss?"

Jack chuckled briefly. "You're the boss here."

"Silly boss for not knowing anything."

Jack chuckled again, adding to the sweetness of his face. "You will learn quickly."

"Just make me your staff. I don't want to be in the position Grandpa said."

"I could be killed Grandpa if you were just a staff."

"Come on, Jack. I want to learn from the ground up. I won't understand company management. And there's no way I can be your secretary, can I?"

"You're serious?"

"Seriously. Being staff is better than being a stupid boss. I'll talk to Grandpa later."

"Okay. If that's what you want. Let's go to your new workplace."

I didn't think, now I'm an office worker. I'll tell Kate later. Even though the trip here had to sacrifice my future and dreams.

***

I worked in the cubicles along with the other staff. It turned out to be a pleasant staff. People here accept me and tend to be kind to me. Or they're good because they know I'm the daughter-in-law of the company owner. That one is somehow hard to hide.

At lunchtime, Jack took me out for dinner. At first, I intended to eat in the canteen with the others.

"You never eat at the office cafeteria?" I asked as Jack's car entered a restaurant not far from the office.

"I eat there quite often, too."

"Then why don't you just take me there?"

"I'm afraid you won't feel comfortable. It's not just our employees. Employees from other companies are also there."

"Oh my gosh, Jack. Just so you know, I often eat at roadside food outlets. Have you ever eaten at a roadside stall? Ah! For a grandson of a sultan like you and Dave who knows."

"Don't make fun of me. I've also eaten at a roadside stall."

"I can't believe it."

"What do I need to prove?"

"It should be."

We walked hand in hand into the restaurant. The atmosphere is quite comfortable and not too noisy either. I'm sure I won't find a place as comfortable as this in the cafeteria. The two of us sat at the right table

"Did Dave treat you well?" asked Jack after the waiter took our order.

"Nothing weird so far. He's fine. I'm the one who makes him angry sometimes."

"How could that be?"

I smiled amused remembering the first time I met Dave.

"Why are you laughing? There is something funny?"

I shook my head. It wasn't good to tell his brother what was embarrassing for Dave. And now I see him. Dave entered the restaurant with a woman. My eyes subconsciously continued to observe.

"What did you see?" Jack asked, his gaze following mine.

My eyes blinked a few times. What's with Dave that's his girlfriend?

"Reina...."

I never thought that Dave had a girlfriend. I always thought Dave was just a guy who would do anything to get his grandfather's legacy. Including marrying me.

"Reina...."

That woman is beautiful, why doesn't he take her to see grandpa? Maybe grandpa will accept.

"Reina...."

A touch on my hand wakes me up. I blinked and looked at Jack who was now also looking at me.

"Yes?"

"Are you alright?"

What's wrong? Why is Jack asking like I'm not okay?

I nodded not understanding. "Yeah, why are you suddenly asking that?"

"Dave. He...."

"No problem, I'm fine."

Luckily the waitress came to take our order. So, we stopped this conversation.

***

I was reading news online on the website on my cell phone. My eyes are not too sleepy yet. After dinner, I decided to go to my room first.

Dave came out of the walk-in closet with neat clothes. He was wearing jeans and a collared t-shirt. A leather jacket was slung over his arm.

"Where are you going?" I asked curiously. Even though I was already getting ready to sleep in my pajamas. Uh, I mean it's already late, so why does Dave have to look neat like that?

"I have an appointment with my friends at the club."

"Clubbing?"

"Yes."

"I'm coming with you." I hastily got out of bed.

"No, Reina. You're at home. It's time for you to sleep."

"I don't want to. I'm not sleepy yet."

"I'll be in trouble if I take you."

"What's the problem? I'm old enough to go to a place like that right?"

"But—"

"I have to come." Immediately I went to change my clothes. I changed into a red knee-length overall. To cover the exposed shoulders, I wore a leather jacket. The short boots stick beautifully to my feet.

I dress a little like an adult. In a place like that style is a bit flashy I know it can invite bad things. But care what? I want to be different. I let my hair down.

Dave looked me up and down my appearance. Instead of praising me, he even chuckled annoyingly. "You don't have to come."

"I want to come." I grabbed Dave's arm.

"You must be troublesome in there!"

"No! I promise." I let out a whimper with a pitiful look like a cat. It managed to make Dave sigh in resignation.

"Okay."

"Yes!" I cheered happily.

"Just watch out if you get into trouble there."

"It won't. You take it easy."

I was just wondering what a nightclub was. Is it true what they say? And what makes me more curious is the dancefloor and DJ who make the music rhythm so powerful. Yes!