Chapter 5: Morning Solace*

My fingers ran through my tangled hair as the sound of the shower created a blissful melody, I was lost in thought, my hands ran through my body from my neck then tracing down to my hips, both my hands went up my breasts. It was a gentle, intimate touch, a self-indulgent that brought a fleeting sense of arousing and comfort.I knew I was running late for work but I was willing to treat myself right. It had been months since I'd sexual intercourse with a man, and this solitary pleasure was my solace.

As I stood there, I couldn't help but think about the pretty lady in my dreams. her white, shiny hair, her curves, her lips. It all sent shivers down my spine, a mix of jealousy and arousal, i started to wish i had a body like that, with that kind of body i could make any man i liked by just showing him my naked body would get an instant erection.

The fantasy lingered, refusing to leave my mind even as I turned off the shower and began to dress.

I arrived at the office, knowing I'd be late,as I settled at my desk, I couldn't help but wonder why my team leader Go-hey shin would be quiet about my lateness, not like I come to work late everyday, but his known to be very strict.

It was a boring and tiring day at work. I spent hours creating an AD document that would be presented to the team leader Go-hey shin, based on the information I got, the best ADs for the week would be on street 13 train station billboard.

To my greatest surprise I was asked to do it again, not once or twice but I kept redoing it all over again. "I get it, Go-hey shin," I said, it was frustrating and i could feel my blood boil and evaporating through my ears and the top of my head.

"You want a fight!? I'll give you one." I said in my anger

"Oh, really? Looks who's talking," a voice said, breaking into my planned confrontation with the team leader. I recognized Yoo Woo's voice, and my heart jumped.

In my shock,I signaled him to keep his voice down, but he just grinned mischievously. His eyes sparkled with amusement, and I jumped up from my desk, intending on dragging him away so he wouldn't say anything else. I wasn't sure how long he'd been behind me or how much he'd heard,I was so angry I know I most have said somethings out loud.

In the process of dragging Yoo woo out I tripped and almost landed on the ground face flat, Joo Woo was just a foot away,as my hand left his hands and my face heading to the floor he quickly catching me and then grabbed me by the waist,he pulled me so close my feet where no longer on the ground but few inches to the floor.

"Whooah there enthusiastic one, be careful. What will I do if you get broken ehmm?"

he said,

his words dripping with amusement.

I wished I'd fallen face flat.

"You ...you put me down," I said, trying to sound stern despite the flutter in my chest.

"But I don't want to," Joo Woo replied, holding my waist even tighter. I felt his gaze on my lips.

Feeling ashamed , I managed getting away from him hurriedly.

As I returned to my desk, I caught my other colleagues making small talks while looking at me and my team leader staring at me, rather actually, he was using laser-like intensity.

Many minutes after the drama, Team Leader Go-hey-shin summoned me to his office.

I started remembering the piercing stare he gave me earlier, I hesitated to go, but with a heavy heart and tears welling up in my eyes, I stood up. Every step I took echoed, making it hard to calm myself down.

As I entered his office, I greeted him, trying to sound calm. "Good evening, Team Leader. You called me?"

"Kim... Min... Hyun," he said, stressing my name in the most intimidating way, his face lacked a trace of smile. I was already praying, knowing I was in trouble for being late and what had happened.

"Yes, Team Leader?" I said, trying to sound innocent.

"What have you been doing?" he asked, his tone firm.

"Nothing, sir. Ju..just my job," I said, what a rhetorical question

Team Leader Go-hey-shin leaned forward, his eyes narrowing. Kim Min-hyun, you've been rather...captivating lately. I've noticed, and I'm not the only one. Whatever you're trying to do to get my attention, it's working. But don't think for a second that I won't replace you with someone more dedicated and smarter."

I stood there, surprised, then annoyed.

Surprised that I caught his eye checking me out, annoyed that he indirectly called me stupid.

Without thinking, with a smile on my face i thanked him and exited the office. As I walked out, I felt an overwhelming urge to slap his stupid face then run home, and on top of that I had to smile like it didn't get to me...ahhggggg I hate my life,still looking forward to a boring and annoying day every morning