The Surprise.....
Flashback...
(Their Second Year in the Uni)
Mark’s POV...
It’s been an hour since my brother left and here I am, thinking, trying to figure everything out. I got interrupted because my phone rings again. I check my screen, an unknown number can be seen. My brother warned me about this, they will call me and ask to meet.
Before I pick up, I clear my throat, gaining my composure. I press the green button and bring it to my ear “hello?” I greet them first, I got really anxious “is this Mr. Mark Lee, a Psych student from Parthenia University?” a man’s voice asked over the phone. “This is Mark Lee speaking. Can I help you?” I answered them, my heart has been beating so fast. “As we knew that your brother, Tyrone Lee just met you and we believe that he already told you about everything. We have something to talk with you. Meet us this evening at Green Olives restaurant at 6pm sharp. Thank you.” then they hang up without waiting for my answer. What kind of mess I get myself into? Dear Lord, what did I done?
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Mark’s POV…
There’s still 15 minutes left till 6pm and I already here, in front of the Green Olives. I will just wait, inside my car. As the time getting closer, I can feel myself getting more anxious too. Negative thoughts has been roaming around inside my head, “what will they talk about? Are they gonna kill me or something?” and etc.
I am looking at my watch, it will be 6pm in three minutes. I took a deep breath, checking myself at the front mirror before opening the door of my car. I got out of the car, walking towards the entrance. When I opened the door, a bell sound rings.
A man with a butler outfit welcome me “good evening Sir. Are you Mr. Mark Lee?” I nodded at his question “yes, I’m Mark Lee.” then he gave me a polite smile. He continue “this way Sir. The Kwon’s representative have been waiting for you.” he pointed at a staircase politely then lead the way.
I walk behind him, my eyes roaming around the restaurant. I got confused because there’s no a single person sitting on the table. Out of curiosity I asked “is this restaurant close? Why there’s no one here?” he turn his head to me, give me another polite smile. He answer “the whole restaurant have been booked by the Kwon, Sir.” it’s surprise me a little bit, but then I realize I should be known better. They are the Kwon after all.
When we already on the second floor, he stopped in front of the biggest door there. He turn around, facing me and give me his polite smile. He gave me a gesture with his hand, pointing at the door in a very polite way “the Kwon representative is inside this room Sir. You may get in. But before that let me remind you, please don’t do anything that will make him angry. It’s for your own safety Sir. Then, excuse me.” after saying that, he bowed at me and left.
Is this man that scary? What am I supposed to do? I am looking around and there’s no one here. My negative thoughts are coming back. “Dear God, if I’m not make it today, please tell my mom that I love her so much.” I said my prayer and start knocking that big door. I pulled my hand away from the door “come in.” I can hear someone said that from the inside. That two big doors swing open slowly and I start walking, entering the room hesitantly.
I am inside now, my eyes looking around the room, it was a conference room. There’s two bodyguards beside the door, while their Boss is sitting at the center of the big table. He’s sitting on a big boss chair, his back is facing me. I stand there awkwardly, didn’t know what to do, until “you two, leave us!” I jump in surprise as I heard the Boss’s booming voice. The two bodyguards bow politely at their Boss then got out of the room.
I am still looking at the door as it getting shut “you may take a sit Mr. Lee.” the Boss ordered me. I hurriedly take a sit at the nearest chair from me. Actually, there’s something that have been bothering me. The Boss’s voice, this man's voice is so damn familiar for me. I believe that I have heard it somewhere before but I couldn’t remember.
As I lost in my thought, trying to remember about the voice, the Boss turn his chair around. Now he’s facing me but I still didn’t notice his face because I have been looking at the table, still in deep thought. He called for my attention “good evening. Well, it’s nice to finally meet you Mr. Lee.” I turn my head at him, finally realize whose voice is it. I am glaring at him “what the fck are you doing here?” I stand up from my sit, hit the table with my both hands then pointing my finger at him angrily.
(A/N: His reaction in this gif is exactly the same reaction as what he did above, except he didn't smile this time haha…)
He cleared his throat “let me introduce myself, my name is Tyrone Lee, I’m a Lawyer and the Head of the Legal Team in one of Kwon’s Industries company. I’m here as the Kwon’s representative.” he said, acting like a professional. He is sitting mightily in that big chair, looking amused. Oh I can see how much he really enjoying this. What an asshole.
I am still glaring at him and getting confused now. Why did he said that he is the Kwon’s representative? I took a deep breath “just cut the crap already! What are you actually doing brother?” I said exhausted. He start to laugh “you should see your face Mark. That was so priceless! hahaha…” he stated and his laugh start to sounds like a rooster in the morning. I got anxious for nothing, he is just unbelievable.
Tyrone is still laughing right now. I drop back to my sit, lay my head on the table and groan “aaaaarrrrgggghhhh..... I hate my life.” I hit my head on the table. Tyrone stop laughing, at last “stop doing that Mark. You’ll get your head bruise later.” I pulled my head up, looking back at him. I ask him again “seriously brother, what are you doing actually? Since when you work for the Kwon, on top of that you become their representative, how?” my head is full of so many questions right now.
He let go of a sigh, getting ready to answer my questions. He threw me his business card “you remember Sheldon Oh, my senior when I’m still in the Uni?” I nodded my head as I read his business card “he’s the one who recommended me to the Kwon. He is the Head of the Legal Team too just like me, but he is in the SilverBerry,Inc., that company runs in culinary field. Three years a go, Richard Lee, one of the Five CEO at the Kwon, he is the CEO of SilverBerry,Inc., asked him if he had someone who works in the same field like him, then he recommended me. They build a new company, that housewares company the one that got really famous these days. They need an expert to handling a few stuffs that related to the laws. I got accepted immediately and start working in NineClouds,Inc. ever since. Why they choose me to become their representative to meet you? Because you’re my brother, as simple as that. Did that answer your questions?” he asked at the last of his words then sipping his coffee.
After listening to his answer, I can feel my sanity fading away from me. It’s even not the main topic yet but can you see how much I got stress because of this? I swear to God I will be send to an asylum immediately when we start talking about Ryu's situations and the madness inside her family.
(Sheldon Oh – the Head of the Legal Team in SilverBerry,Inc.)
(Richard Lee – the CEO of SilverBerry,Inc.)
TBC...
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