FOUR

(Seorin's POV)

 "What are you doing here?!!" Sehun and I blurted out at the same time. I glowered at him and he glared back.

 "I asked 1st. Why are you here?" Sehun said, ignoring everyone who was staring.

 "I work here," I said coldly.

 "Of course," he muttered

 Everyone was looking from me to Sehun with their mouths open. "Uh..do you know each other?" the PM asked.

 "NO!" we both said and went back to glaring at each other. Sehun walked into the meeting room and sat down in the middle, making himself comfortable. Omg why is this cold, obnoxious guy our ambassador?? There are so many better men out there!

  It was when everyone gasped and looked at me shocked, that I realized I had said that out loud. Oops... I thought as Sehun glared at me some more. But I'm not taking back what I said.

 "Park Seorin!" the PM hissed furiously at me and turned to Sehun with a smile. "Haha please don't mind our Seorin Mr. Oh, she can be quite...outspoken at times," he gave me a murderous look.

 "Gwenchnaha," Sehun said with a reassuring smile. I rolled my eyes.

 The PM gave me one last look and said "Well, now that our ambassador is here, let's get to work."  He gave out the schedules and work plans and gave us a detailed explanation on the plan for the month. 

  "Everyone will have to work very hard this month since there's a lot to do," the PM said. "We will be working closely with the events department to plan everything. Since there is a big workload, we have decided to distribute the job roles evenly among you."

  The project manager then started to list all the names and their respective jobs. My name was not mentioned and I wondered why, since I was asked to join the meeting. After the PM was done with the job roles, he looked at me.

  "I also have some good news for Seorin," he said "You have proved yourself by working diligently on this latest project and I am pleased to inform you that the management has decided to end your internship and recruit you permanently."

  There were cheers and a round of applause. I got up and bowed. "Kamsamnida! I promise to keep working hard."

  The PM passed me an employee ID that had my picture and name on it. "You can settle the paperwork with the HR department later," he said "But I have other news for you. Since you have clearly shown us your capabilities, I have a special job for you."

  "What is it?" I asked curiously.

 "Well, with all the photoshoots and other promotional activities, not to mention the fashion show, our ambassador's schedule will be quite hectic. And he has to balance it with his career as well. So I thought it would be nice to have someone help him-"

  "What do you mean??" I asked with a growing sense of alarm. The PM didn't look pleased at being interrupted.

  "I mean that you are going to help him," he said

  "Help him as in??"

  "Assist him."

  "Like an assistant?!"

  "YES"

  The PM continued to talk but I was too shocked to comprehend what he was saying. Sehun and I shared an equal look of horror. Me? Assist him?!! This cannot be happening. I would rather do paperwork my entire life than spend 1 minute with him. And I hated paperwork.

  A-yeong suddenly nudged me, bringing me back to earth. "...I assume this arrangement is fine with you?" the PM was asking me. Something about his expression told me I couldn't really object.

  So I plastered a big smile on my face and said, "I am honoured to be working with Mr. Oh" As I bowed, I snuck a glance at Sehun. He looked positively disgusted.

  The feeling is mutual, Ice Cube Face...

(Sehun's POV) 

First day of shooting...

   Seorin and I walked in an uncomfortable silence to the studio where the first photoshoot was being held. I can't believe I'm stuck with HER of all people.

 "So..." I said attempting at small talk. "You work here."

  "Yes," she said curtly.

  "You work at Cosmic and you dress like that?" I asked, looking at her boyish white shirt and ripped jeans. Seorin stopped abruptly and turned to face me.

  "What's wrong with it?" she asked, narrowing her eyes. "Everyone has their style. Learn to respect other people's tastes"

 "Fine," I shrugged. Seorin rolled her eyes and started walking. What a grouchy person. Presently, her phone started ringing. Her face lit up when she saw the caller ID.

  "Yeoboseyo Ye Joon-ah," she said brightly. She moved away from me a little but I could still hear what she was saying. Seorin suddenly gave a little giggle.

  "You miss me that much huh? But I can't go out with you at the moment. I'm at work," she said. Ew. Is she flirting in front of me?? I thought in disgust.

  "We need to talk? What about?" she was saying "Just tell me over the phone." She listened for a moment looking a bit confused. How long is this going to take? I cleared my throat and tapped my watch. Seorin frowned at me.

  "Ye Joon-ah I'll call you later," she said into the phone. "Annyeong. Saranghae!"

  "Who were you flirting with?" I asked as she ended the call. "Annyeong. Saranghae!" I imitated her in a squeaky voice. Seorin glared.

  "I did NOT sound like that," she said crossing her arms "That was my boyfriend."

  "The poor boy. May God bless his soul," I said shaking my head.

  "Shut up!" Seorin snapped. There was a gasp behind us. A-yeong was standing there looking horrified.

  "Did you- did you just tell Exo's Sehun to shut up?" she asked.

  "Yes I did," Seorin said irritably.

  "WHY??!"

  "He was being annoying."

  "Seorin! How can you call Oh Sehun annoying???" asked A-yeong.

  "Cause he is," Seorin replied "Yah whose side are you on?"

  A-yeong looked from me to Seorin. "Sehun's," she said with a grin. I smirked. Seorin glowered at the both of us for a moment, turned on her heel and stormed off. I couldn't help but laugh and stick out my tongue after her.

  "Don't mind her. She's not usually this cranky," A-yeong said.

  "It's fine," I said. 

  Serves that bad tempered girl right! How dare she call me annoying! Ugh, the end of this month cannot come quickly enough.

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