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The real Sookie.
The real Sookie that feels deeply.
But revealing that side of him is not part of the plan—at least not for now. And at the end of the day, what’s more important? Being real? Or making money? I love Siu, I think he’s a great manager but when things take off like they have been it’s easy to lose focus, it’s easy to stop asking the questions, “Is this okay? Are you good?”
I don’t blame him.
I just wish he would notice how much the group is suffering emotionally.
To cheer myself up, I think about Sookie’s unusual outbursts today and have to cover my mouth with a laugh.
It was hilarious.
I think the guys from TestME were so shocked they didn’t even know how to respond. I mean, none of us really did. And to be fair, for all the toughness they throw out, those boys from TestME are the most innocent I’ve ever met. One time someone said shit and their leader paled and asked if they were going to get fired. They put up a front because it’s SWT but on the inside I know they’re just terrified of not living up to expectations. Everyone’s playing a part in this crazy, K-pop world we live in.
Everyone. With a sigh, I grab the rest of the papers and stack them inside for filing. Once I’m done, I turn to leave the conference room and nearly bump into Producer Sung-Bin.
He grabs me by the shoulders, his hands linger longer than necessary. “I’m so sorry, I was just coming back for my jacket.”
I tilt my head at him and smile as wide as I can, masking all the feelings percolating inside of me. I can’t show the world how I feel. I can’t show how much I’m hurting inside, or how I’m thinking about someone I shouldn’t be thinking about.
“That’s okay, I’m sure it’s over by the chair.”
He grabs my elbow lightly, touching me again, before dropping his hand. “Have you thought about it?”
I quickly look down at my tan heels, eye contact reveals too much, or at least mine does. I’ve been told even though I’m a lawyer, I’m great in the courtroom, great for contracts, but when it comes to things like this, I can’t lie.
I’m just not capable of it when it comes to personal emotion. “I did think about it.”
“Why won’t you look at me?”
I sigh and slowly look up. He has jet black hair, light brown eyes, a small freckle near his bottom lip and a strong chin. He’s also muscular enough not to be too loud about it. He wears his three-piece suit—it doesn’t wear him. He also towers over me at nearly six foot three.
His stance is casual but I can see it in his eyes, he’s searching for an in, he’s waiting to see me crumble so he can get what he wants—he’s a producer straight out of Hollywood who came here because his Chaebol parents made him leave an affair he was having with an American actress.
He confided in me two years ago when I arrived.
And now he wants even more.
He wants a relationship.
He asked me out so many times I lost count until I finally gave in. We had fun, but it felt like friends. He doesn’t know how much I wish it was more so I could forget my brother’s best friend.
I shake my head. “I’m sorry, I’m just too busy and you know I don’t want to ruin our friendship.”
“Oh, that’s what this is.” He nods. I can’t tell if he’s disappointed or just more determined, his jaw flexes like he’s clenching his teeth but trying not to. “Briefly forgot, just like I forgot my jacket.” He winks and goes to pick up the black peacoat and walks past me, giving me a whiff of Armani cologne.
He stops next to me when he returns, staring straight at the door.
“I hope he’s worth it.”
“Who?” I feign ignorance but I’m secretly freaking out. Does he know? Could he tell that my eyes kept darting to Sookie every single time I thought he wasn’t looking?
He smiles away from me and lowers his chin. “The one you’re waiting on. You know, the world doesn’t wait for all of us, Ari. Have a good night.”
He strolls out of the room and I catch a few co-workers in marketing who are loitering in the hall, stop and watch him. When he’s out of sight one covers her mouth with her hand, while the other giggles. They are definitely into him.
He’s beautiful, I’ll give him that. He’s my age, and he’s seemingly the perfect catch. If I was taking an exam and had all the right answers for what to do when trying to find your perfect partner, this guy would check every box.
