"Welcome to S.M.... Executive Vice President Park"In case you are wondering what just happened. Allow me to explain what was in the second folder I handed Mr Lee.
Simply put, I made him a very generous offer for 20% shares of S.M entertainment. It was at least 5 times the going rate. In order to further sweeten the deal , I included the separate conditions that I will fund the remodeling of the the "old" building into a "global artists training center" and that S.M and DPH form a collaborative bond.
With such an offer on the table he would be an idiot, not to accept it. I don"t mean to be a cash whale but It"s an undeniable fact; MONEY TALKS.
"I"m glad to have joined Mr. Lee"
He smiles widely and says, "Please, Mr Lee is my dad"s name. Call me hyung"
Looking at how quick his changed from the ultra cool and dominating CEO into the lovable uncle makes me realize why he was able to become such a successful businessman.
Taking advantage of this new found privilege, I decide to bring up Irene"s issue, "Hyung, I need your help"
Eagerly he responds, with his hand balled "Just tell me what I need to do and consider it done"
"Well you have a trainee, here by the name of Bae Joohyun. There"s been a little trouble on the message boards"
He thinks for a second, "OH the girl who was caught on a date? We don"t really have a ban on dating we believe our idols need to enjoy a full life. They just need to be careful"
"Perfect answer, as expected but I know that"s BS. S.M and other agencies are known for overworking their idols. A full life my a.s.s"
Pretending that I believe what he just said, I smile and say, "Hyung, but still this concerns someone important to me. I need you to make sure this doesn"t affect her training. Also I need the picture removed from the company boards and for it to be kept a secret"
He immediately takes out his phone, makes a call, "Remove the post of Dylan Park from the boards. And relocate all those who are training Bae Joohyun"
Turning back to me, he looks to see my reaction, I nod and show him that I"m satisfied.
"Dylan, If I may ask what is Joohyunssi to you?"
Smilingly, I decide to answer his question out of courtesy. I make sure I annunciate the following as clear as possible "She is my future wife. And should anything. And I repeat anything cause her discomfort. I will turn your whole company into dust. Understand?"
Well that turned dark fast.
Mr.Lee is sweating profusely, I might have taken that threat a bit to far
I decide to play it off and say, "Come on hyung! why you nervous I"m a shareholder too, I wouldn"t do that to the company"
Thankfully this eases the tension, and he escorts me out.
Yoona is sitting on the seats outside waiting but hurriedly stands up when the office door opens.
Seeing Mr.Lee and I acting all chummy makes her confused.
Making her way over she smiles relieved, "I guess you managed to fix everything, dylan"
"Don"t call me by my name" I cut her off
"What am I suppose to call you ? dongseng ? That"s just weird"
Puffing out my chest, I decide to flaunt my new found status, " No, but you can call me Vice president"
"VICE PRESIDENT! WHAT!" She"s deservingly shocked by my little proclamation.
Looking over to her "teacher" for guidance all she finds is a knowing smile and a nod.
"I told you, I came for business" I tease her further, "Goodbye hyung, I"ll be in touch"
"Hyung!?" She repeats me once more.
Mr. Lee just nods as I lead her away. Shaking his head, he tells his receptionist to call the board before heading back into the office.
...
"Dylan, tell me what"s going on?" Yoona questions
"Address me properly and I might give you an answer" Sticking my tongue out like a little kid.
She takes a deep breath and composes herself before putting on a very polite speaking tone, much like the lady whose voice comes from the receiver when you have dialed an incorrect number and says "The number you have dialed does not exist", "Vice President Park, please explain what is going on", and flushes her eyelashes cutely.
"Well..... I bought a little shares. So i"m very important in S.M"
"How?" She is still a little confused.
I motion with my finger for her to come closer, "Let me tell you a secret"
Leaning forward, she brings her ears close to my lips when I say softly,
"I"m rich"
After listening to my explanation Yoona just shakes her and decides to accept that reality is really just as simple as that.
"So Yoonssi, what would you like as a thank you? I"ll buy lunch. How about Nabe or Sus.h.i.+? Call?"
She thinks for a second before saying, "Would love to but can"t. I have work. I"m a girl group member after all. I"m not free to play all day"
Giggling at her humble brag I reiterate, "Well if you want anything just call me and let me know. I"ll get it for you"
"You don"t have to but" She pauses for dramatic effort
"But what? Come on spill the beans"
She mumbles something very faintly, I struggle to hear what she says. It must be something really embarra.s.sing.
I move closer to try and hear what she is saying.
Once I"m close enough I can finally make out what she"s saying.
"Itadakimasu"
"Why is she speaking j.a.panese?"
Before I can even finish my thought, like lighting I feel a sensation on my cheek. It was slightly moist yet warm.
Turning to Yoona, I see her red face and confirm that what I think happened just indeed happened
"Yoona? What?"
She just smiles and says "Thanks for the meal" and with that she is gone, leaving me stunned in place.
Eventually my mind returns and I start freaking out.
The voices in my head begin an intense debate
"Wait! Is this cheating!?"
"No, No, No, How do I tell Irene?
"Hey catch a grip, she kissed you! You didn"t kiss her"
"Yes that"s right!"
"If anything it was against your will"
"Okay its settled then, we all agree?"
"Yes, that wasn"t cheating!"
"THAT WAS ... s.e.xUAL HARa.s.sMENT!"