As a man, not as a respecter
05. Resignation letter
Produced by. PD
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“What should I do?”
“There’s a rumor going around that Secretary Kim is resigning.”
"yes."
Seok's grandfather listened intently to Seok's voice, a voice that seemed somewhat hollow and distant, over the phone. Rumors of Yeoju's resignation spread throughout the company, and it was only a matter of time before the news reached Seok's ears.
“Is it a shame to lose a valuable talent like Secretary Kim, or is it a shame to lose someone precious to you?”
“Secretary Kim is a valuable person who is capable and has helped me.”
“If someone you cherish and care about, such as someone so talented and valuable, wants to take on a new challenge, wouldn’t it be the owner’s duty to let them go?”
"..thank you."
"But... if that's not the case, then holding on is the right thing to do. That would be more of a feeling directed towards someone than the owner."
“Heart..? What..”
“You will realize it in an instant.”
"grandfather…"
“Hehehe..”
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“Secretary Kim.. Are you really going to pay..?”
"haha.."
“Secretary Kim, you can’t quit..Then I'll...get off work..! “See you tomorrow..”
“…”
After Yuna leaves, the heroine takes a deep breath. She opens a drawer, takes out her resignation letter, and rings the call bell.
"Sir, this is Secretary Kim Yeo-ju. May I come in for a moment?"
“Yes, please come in.”
“What’s going on?”
“…”
“Secretary Kim. Do you have anything to say?”
“I’m sure you’ve heard the rumors, but…”
“Secretary Kim, just a moment.”
“This is a letter of resignation.”
"Why? Is there a problem? I never even thought I'd submit my resignation."
“..“I like it.”
"yes..?"
“It didn’t take long for me to realize this. I don’t think you’ll accept it.“I feel like I would be so miserable if I couldn’t even convey my feelings.”
“Secretary Kim, just a moment… something that happened while working with me…”
“It’s not a feeling like respect. I… I like you as a man, not as a respect.”
“…”
"I'm not a child. Respect is justified, but liking isn't. I've had enough respect from the time I joined the company until you became a managing director."
"I never expected you to accept it, and there's no need for you to. Thank you for everything, Director."
The heroine, who had submitted her resignation, bowed, and turned to leave, stopped in her tracks when Seok's words stopped her.
“Are you going to leave without hearing the answer?”
"yes..?"
“Do you know what I’m going to say?”
“Sir, I..”
“You said you liked me. As a man.”
“Sense of duty... if that’s what it is..”
"Thinking alone, worrying alone. Why do you like Kim Yeo-ju, and why do I have a duty?"
"..sorry."
"I'm not saying I'm sorry. As you know, I'm in a position where I have to be aware of the gaze of many people. That's why I can't give you a definitive answer right now. Could you give me some time to think about it?"
The female protagonist nods at those words
“Thank you. Until then, this resignation will be on hold.”
“Okay.. Then goodbye..”
“Did you bring tea today?”
“Uh.. no..”
"Let's go together. I was just about to leave work. I'll just finish this and go, so wait."
“I’m really okay..!”
“Wait. Don’t run away.”
I didn't know then what consequences that confession would bring.
[warning]
“I’ll get it.”
“Sir, I..!!”
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“What..? Secretary Kim and Director Sangmu..?!”
“No!! No!!”
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“It’s your life. What are you so afraid of?”
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