—Okay, I'll stay until you finish eating.
— But I think I’ll pass out…
—Why? Does the food not suit your taste?
— No... I didn't tell you to stare at me like that...
— Oh, sorry. I won't watch it.
The butler, who was startled by my words, possessed a strange charm. He could make people laugh at random points, and I liked this charm better than someone who was simply kind and gentle.
— Butler, do you have any questions for me?
— To you, Miss? Um... There's something I wanted to ask you.
—Huh? What is it?
— So... why am I the butler and why is the hospitalized butler my older brother?
— Hahahaha, were you curious about that?
— It’s just… I haven’t seen you for very long, but even when I try to become close with you, I hesitate a little when I hear you call me “butler.”
— Did you want to become friends with me?
Then a thought suddenly occurred to me. It seemed like Butler Seokjin was trying to distance himself from me, while Butler Taehyung was trying to get closer to me. The contrast was stark. It seemed like all the resentment I had towards Butler Seokjin had finally been released towards Butler Taehyung.
— Even if it's just for a little while, wouldn't it be nice to become friends? Perhaps... am I crossing the line too much...?
— A- Not at all. Okay, getting to know each other.
— Really?
— Of course. I also prefer being friendly rather than awkward, Taehyung oppa...
—Thank you, miss. I'm glad we've become a little closer.
— Me too!
I'm feeling really good. But I don't know why someone else keeps popping into my head. Whenever I don't think about him, he pops up and I miss him. Could it be... I'm falling for him...?
— Hey... can I ask you something too?
— What the..., Mr. Chairman, are you out?!
— Oh, you guys are here.
— Dad, do you have something to say?
— I had something to say to Taehyung, but I thought it would be okay if I heard it with you. If it's okay with you, I was wondering if you could be my personal secretary once Seokjin is discharged.
— Are you... talking about me?
— Yes, is this too sudden?
— No! I'm fine. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
— Dad, I like it too. We've become close already.
"Really? That's good. Then I'll finish my work quickly and go down. Get some rest. Dad's leaving early tomorrow, so I'll see you at work tomorrow."
— Yes, please come in.
— See you tomorrow, Mr. Chairman.
In fact, it was a good situation for me. Having Taehyung, the butler I'm starting to get close to, with me now is far better than having a secretary I don't know. It might actually make my work life more enjoyable.
— Oppa, is it good?
— Yes. I thought it would be short, but it seems like it might be long. If you've finished eating, I'll go down now.
—Okay. Thank you so much for today. See you tomorrow.
— Good night, miss.
How could even a comment be so romantic? It's actually a fairly common phrase, but when it was said by Taehyung, the butler, it felt special. I went to bed feeling both excited and apprehensive about the real work starting tomorrow.
When I woke up, it was already daylight. The moment I woke up, my eyes were drawn to my phone. The moment I saw the notification, I was so startled that I threw it on the bed and froze.
—What? Why am I getting a call from my brother…?!
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