"Sorry, I am late."

The icy cold voice suddenly froze the pink meeting room.

Naomi recognized the voice. Slowly, she looked nervously towards the meeting room door. The image that popped into her head when she heard that voice was someone she was never allowed to see again. Inwardly, she hoped his guess was wrong and that it was just someone who happened to have a similar voice.

"Good afternoon."

Again, the person greeted her in a voice she didn't want to hear anymore.

"I'm Dan Theo, Head of the Wood Rail Field Team."

The terrifying name slipped from his mouth.

"I'm dead...."

Spontaneously, these words came out of Naomi's mouth. Naomi's honest words made the man look at her with a fierce gaze. However, Naomi couldn't run away and could only bite her tongue, hoping she would pass out on the spot.

***

Ten minutes before Naomi fell into the valley of hell...

Han Naomi, General Manager of Hanbom Door Lock

Naomi wiped the identification card she was wearing around her neck with her sleeve. Actually the card is not dirty at all. She did it a few times just to ease her anxiety.

The cooperation agreement proposal lying on the table already looks shabby because it has been read too often. Naomi has rehearsed her presentation perfectly. Even while sleeping she could dream of herself presenting the proposal.

Naomi is the type of person who gets nervous easily. Therefore, today she took two tranquilizers.

No matter what, she wouldn't cry just because she couldn't hold back her nervousness. Like when taking the National Examination.

Entered University ten years ago.

"Phew......"

Naomi took off her identification card. She sighed and lifted hed head, her gaze fixed ahead.

Right now, she was in the meeting room. Precisely at the headquarters of Wood Rail, the number one furniture company in South Korea. She came to get a project, in order to save the Hanbom Door Lock which was slumped due to severe financial problems.

Wood Rail is a huge company that can't be compared to Hanbom Door Lock. Today, Naomi is determined to win an order for a door lock for a major Wood Rail project.

It all started with the incident when Director Han was brought to the ER due to irritation of the colon due to overthinking and being very nervous ahead of this morning's meeting.

"Naomi, now you're the one representing Father. Let's cheer up! The honor of the family rests on your shoulders!" - Naomi's Father

Naomi did remember her father's last message just before being put into the ambulance. Even though now Naomi is forced to meet the top brass of the big company alone, she will eagerly fulfill her father's request.

"Dad, don't worry. Go to the hospital. When you can go home later, I'll be sure to get the contract." - Naomi

Director Han's gaze radiated relief. Now, Naomi's responsibility has increased because she promised to get the project for her father who had risked everything.

"Lily" is a new type of product released by Wood Rail after three years of brewing. This project is carried out by the head office, as well as the team in the field. Therefore in today's first meeting, Naomi had to meet with the Headquarters Director and the Head of the Field Team. Two high-ranking company officials.

Due to business policy, Wood Rail did not provide information about the two people until the meeting time. Not surprisingly, Naomi has no idea what the director of this company is like. But information from other company employees who have dealt with him, the Director is described as a stubborn person.

He said the Wood Rail Director who looked calm as a butterfly could turn vicious and stab him in the back like a bee.

Suddenly...

"The Director of Seoul Headquarters has arrived."

The employee outside the door announces the arrival of the first "leader".

Naomi hastily replaced the shabby proposal with a new one, then replied,

"Okay! I'm ready!"

"Sir, please, this way."

"Thank you, Miss Mi-so."

The Director's voice, which the gossip said was a stubborn one, sounded friendly and gentle. The warmth in her voice reminded Naomi of someone.

"Naomi."

The voice that always made her heart flutter, long ago...

Oops, now is not the time to remember my first love.

Naomi regained her focus and immediately stood up to grab the Director of Wood Rail Headquarters.

Tap-Tap-Tap

The clatter of his loafers sounded regular and rhythmic.

Naomi smoothed the ribbon on her shirt and stared at the door. Then, her gaze rests on the toes of the shoes, long legs, and broad chest that look so harmonious wearing formal clothes.

And...

"Han Naomi?" - Chris

Snow-white skin, rosy lips, silky light brown hair, and an attractive mole under his right eye.

She was the first love and the only love I thought I would never see again. Memories of him I keep like gems in my heart.

"Chris...?" - Naomi

"Are you really Naomi...?" - Chris

Naomi blinked a few times, studying the face in front of her. That man really was Sunwoo Chris.

"Does strawberry-scented lip balm really taste like strawberries?" - Chris

"...May I give it a try?" - Chris

During high school, when Naomi was seventeen years old, the man came and presented her with a romantic love story.

"I have to leave Korea, Naomi." - Old Chris

"Forgive me...." - Old Chris

He was the one who taught Naomi the bitterness of parting, at the age of nineteen. People who shine brighter than the sun and more special than diamonds. Eternal love that comes first and leaves unforgettable memories.

"It's been ten years we haven't seen each other, huh? I didn't expect to see you again under these circumstances...." - Chris

"...." - Naomi

"How are you?" - Chris

Chris, who was so mature and clearly different from what he was ten years ago, asked. His once sweet voice now sounded mature and authoritative.

"Ah, oh, hm, I..." - Naomi

Naomi could only answer stammering in front of the man. It felt like she was about to faint.

Even though Naomi hasn't always thought about Chris, this sudden meeting made her seem like she was dreaming.

The feelings she had stored for ten years weren't the same as before, but her heart was still beating fast, as if it was about to explode. This was because Chris was a man who left behind fond memories, to the point that Naomi had many dreams of meeting this man again.

However, Naomi did not expect that today and in this place her wish would come true. Moreover, she came here as the General Manager of the door lock factory who was in trouble.

"It turns out you work at Hanbom Door Lock, huh. To think we work in the same field." - Chris

"Yeah, this is my father's company.... Erm, thanks for taking the time to see me!" - Naomi

Suddenly Chris realized that this young woman in front of him had come to get a contract with his company, while he himself was present as Director of the Head Office of a large company.

Naomi turned her gaze, which was stupefied by the man, towards the conference room table. She realized that if she showed her feelings, she could be in danger of failing to sell her father's door locks.

Remember! I came here to get a contract! I can't waste a golden opportunity just because of my feelings!

Naomi resolutely raised her head. She greeted them stiffly, as if they were meeting for the first time.

"Good afternoon Mr. Headquarters Director, Sunwoo Chris! I'm Han Naomi, General Manager of Hanbom Door Lock!"

Naomi who bowed deeply looked so awkward. Chris laughed at that.

"Hahaha, your way of speaking is so stiff." - Chris

"Is it true?" - Naomi

"It's just the two of us here. Just relax." - Chris

"No, sir! This is an office, not a school! I can't relax because we both meet as representatives of two companies!" - Naomi

Naomi put emphasis on the word "representative of the two companies". Indirectly, she expected Chris to be professional, not influenced by their previous relationship.

"Hmm, is that so, huh?" - Chris

Chris looked at Naomi while pretending to think. His hands were positioned on his stomach, suppressing the tingling sensation. Then he bowed, greeted politely.

"Good afternoon, General Manager Han Naomi! I'm Sunwoo Chris, Director of the Planning Section of Wood Rail." - Chris

"...." - Naomi

"Nice to meet you." - Chris

The sentence is so polite, accompanied by the movement of a mole that seems to smile with the owner's eyes.

Critical. He spoke formally to me, but why did my heart beat faster than when he spoke more casually?

"As I recall, your house is behind the school, huh...." - Chris

"Oh? You seem to remember." - Naomi

"Where do you live now? Far from here?" - Chris

While asking, Chris sat down on one of the conference room tables. Naomi slowly sat down following him, then answered in a trembling voice.

"Y-yes, I still live there." - Naomi

"Oh, I see, yes. It's a quiet area and suitable for raising children, isn't it." - Chris

"C-children...?" - Naomi

"By the way, where's the Director? I wanted to see him after a long time." - Chris

Even though Chris' statement about where he lived earlier seemed odd, Naomi felt that it was more important now to tell her the reason why her father couldn't attend.

"My father was brought to the ER this morning due to colon irritation. That's why he couldn't attend this meeting. I'm sorry, okay?" - Naomi

Naomi asked the man for understanding with a blush on her face.

The man's neat eyebrows furrowed down sweetly.

"Really? Then shouldn't you accompany your father at this time?" - Chris

"He's sick from being too nervous. Besides, he's not that bad. He'll be fine." - Naomi

"Thank goodness it wasn't too bad...." - Chris

Did this guy squirt perfume in his mouth? Why does every time he talk, he smells like flowers, huh?

"Oh yes Miss Han Naomi, have you had lunch?" - Chris

"Yeah, I've eaten before coming here." - Naomi

Naomi immediately answered, although now her soul was drifting somewhere. Talking to Chris like this made her feel like she was back in high school.

Meetings that were supposed to make her nervous, instead made her heart flutter, just like on a date ten years ago.

"Too bad. If you haven't, I'd like to take you to lunch after the meeting." - Chris

"L-lunch?" - Naomi

"I have a lot to ask. How are you and what's been going on." - Chris

"...." - Naomi

"And are you happy with that person now?" - Chris

That person? Now?

So far, there is only one man in Naomi's life, namely Sunwoo Chris. He was confused when he heard about the other person who was not even clear who.

Curious about this oddity, Naomi asked again.

"What do you mean by that person'?" - Naomi

The unexpected answer from Chris, who suddenly smiled bitterly, made Naomi even more confused.

"You're already married." - Chris

Married?! All this time there was only you in my heart, but you even said I was married?!

"Not yet! What do you mean?!" - Naomi

Naomi who was shocked unconsciously raised her voice, making Chris widen.

But before Naomi could finish explaining...

"Sorry, I am late."

A deep and arrogant voice filled the meeting room. Chris' eyes, which had been staring at Naomi, now turned to the person. Naomi was frozen, unable to look back. Not because he felt annoyed suddenly accused of being married, but because the voice just now sounded very familiar.

Chris' voice made him nervous, but the one just now had a completely different effect.

"Han Naomi, have you always lived like this?" - Dan

"Never appear in front of me again!" - Dan

The voice reminded her of an enemy she never wanted to see again.

The appearance of the figure that she had buried deep in her heart, made Naomi's heart feel as if it had crashed to the floor. Naomi's breath suddenly hitched, but she tried to keep her thoughts straight.

In these 29 years, there have only been two men that Naomi has ever dated. Meeting again with the first love he vaguely remembers is a miracle. She never expected that at the same time she would also meet again with the person who gave him bad memories!

Unless her luck was really unlucky, it was impossible for two people who had 180 degrees of different meaning to be present in the same place with him.

Impossible. The man who had just walked in was definitely not that bastard. Yes! Don't worry too much and say hello to him right away!

Naomi took a deep breath before turning her head towards the meeting room door. Then just as she was about to smile and greet the man...

"Good afternoon. I'm Dan Theo, Head of the Wood Rail Field Team." - Dan

The person introduced himself first. His face looked more familiar than his voice.

Sunburned tan skin, crimson lips, and eyes that look sharp and soft.

"Han Naomi, do you have a boyfriend?" - Dan

"N-no. Don't have...." - Naomi

"Then be my girlfriend." - Dan

"What?" - Naomi

"In return, this is for you." - Dan

While still in college, Naomi decided to be Theo's girlfriend. The reason was simply because the man shyly offered him the strawberry milk. Very cute. It doesn't match his appearance that looks fierce like a beast.

"Han Naomi, why can't you speak properly? Do you want to keep playing with other people?" - Dan

"He wouldn't want to hear my explanation anyway..." - Naomi

"If he won't listen to you,you should be firm.” - Dan

“…As you are doing now?” - Naomi

"What?" - Dan

The fiery Theo and the shy Naomi are very mismatched. They separated after only two weeks of dating. That was the end of their story and the man was Naomi's worst ex.

In the past, Theo was even known as "The Mad Dog of Hankuk University".

"I'm dead...." - Naomi

Naomi, who recognized the person, subconsciously voiced her heart. Automatically, Dan Theo's sharp eyes were fixed on him.

"Ah." - Naomi

Naomi immediately covered her mouth tightly and swallowed hard.

People say, time can erode even the biggest stone. However, Naomi did not know why the thorns that appeared because of this person had not also become dull, even though five years had In the past, Theo was even known as "The Mad Dog of Hankuk University".

"I'm dead...."

Naomi, who recognized the person, subconsciously voiced her heart. Automatically, Dan Theo's sharp eyes were fixed on him.

"Ah."

Naomi immediately covered her mouth tightly and swallowed hard.

People say, time can erode even the biggest stone. However, Naomi did not know why the thorns that appeared because of this person had not also become dull, even though five years had passed.

***

For a moment, the silence in the meeting room was eerie.

"You're Han Naomi, General Manager of Hanbom Door Lock, right?" - Dan

Theo asked the first question. His demeanor showed that they had never met before.

"What?" - Naomi

"Nice to meet you. The introduction reaches here first." - Dan

"Ah.... Fine." - Naomi

Theo ended the awkward greeting and walked towards the conference table. Naomi continued to stare at him, afraid she was right. However, what he stared at showed no sign that he knew Naomi.

He couldn't be this calm when he saw me... Did he forget my face?

Even though they were lovers, it's not impossible that Theo didn't recognize Naomi. From the start, they were never close and their relationship only lasted for two weeks. They only went on a date once, their hands never even touched.

Naomi was grateful that the person who had a bad relationship with her didn't recognize her. Being able to repeat their relationship like people who met for the first time, would definitely help him in this business matter.

Naomi tried to say hello in as calm a voice as possible, afraid that he might suddenly recognize her.

"Nice to meet you, for the first time." - Naomi

Naomi tried to act as natural as possible by emphasizing the word "first time".

Hearing those words, Theo smiled as if mockingly.

"I guess 'nice to meet' is a bit exaggerated." - Dan

"A bit too much" he said? Does he recognize me?

"I thought the person in charge of all the affairs at Hanbom Door Lock was old enough . . . but you're still young." - Dan

Uh? Does he really not recognize me?

Theo's sinister face made it impossible for one to guess whether he harbored hatred or not. In the midst of the confusing atmosphere, Naomi, whose mind was confused, decided to pull up the stool opposite the two higher-ups.

"Fine, since Team Leader Theo has arrived, let's start the meeting."- Chris

"Please." - Dan

"Ah,ah...okay"

First love in high school and bad memories in college simultaneously stare at Naomi. The two men made Naomi breathless in different ways. I just felt like fainting.

Naomi tries to refocus and starts sharing her father's company product sample proposals.

"This is the product design and cooperation proposal offered by Hanbom Door Lock." - Naomi

"Thank you." - Chris

Chris, who answered while bowing his head as a sign of respect when accepting the proposal, made the girl's heart skip a beat. Naomi smiled in return of her gratitude.

Theo immediately turned the pages of the proposal as quickly as possible to find a page that explained Naomi's biography.

"Han Naomi, alumnus of the Department of Furniture Design, Hankuk University..." - Dan

Of the many points, only that part was read aloud. The shocked Naomi shifted her gaze from Chris to the man.

"...yes?" - Naomi

"Apparently you graduated from a good university." - Dan

"Ah...thank you." - Naomi

Actually, you recognize me or not, right?!

Naomi tried to contain her urge to scream because she was so upset. He glanced at Theo who quickly turned the proposal to the next page with a professional look.

The woman was relieved again. His heart really felt like he was on a roller coaster right now.

Drrrt. Drrrt. The cell phone in Chris' coat pocket vibrated. He saw who was calling and got up from his seat with a guilty face.

"Sorry, it's an important call. Can Manager Han Naomi just wait a minute?" - Chris

Not. Let alone one minute, I don't want to be alone with Theo even for one second.

However, Naomi ignored the answer she wanted to say and was forced to nod her head.

"Ah, yes..." - Naomi

"I'm really sorry. I'll be right back." - Chris

Chris came out of the meeting room, followed by the strong scent of his perfume.

Along with the sound of the door opening and closing, the meeting room began to fill with an extremely awkward silence. Naomi pretended to read the proposal and occasionally glanced at Theo. Meanwhile, Theo continued to read the product proposal with a flat gaze.

If he recognized me, he would immediately put on a sinister expression. Seeing him silent like this, I don't think he really recognizes me.

Seeing Theo who didn't show any reaction when they were alone, Naomi was increasingly convinced that the man didn't recognize her. But suddenly...

"Saying 'I'm dead' in front of people, again..." - Dan

Theo's voice breaking the silence gave Naomi the chills.

"...You still have a rough mouth, don't you." - Dan

The gaze that followed these words was very creepy,it made naomi frightened

"What?.." - Naomi

Naomi's eyes widened at Theo. His heart, which had calmed down, was now beating fast again. His mind was confused again.

Theo looked at the girl and opened his mouth.

"You think I don't recognize you?"

W-what do you mean...?

"Why do you look down on me like that?"

Naomi's second boyfriend, as well as the enemy who made a stormy fuss during the two weeks of dating, spoke in a sarcastic tone.

Naomi could only swallow the answer that barely came out of her mouth.

Yes, yes. Why did I underestimate him like that? I should've said that when leaving the house this morning, I should have thought about what to do in a situation like this. When I met my two ex-boyfriend's again.

Especially if you meet them in the same place!!!!

"You think I don't recognize you?" - Dan

"...." - Naomi

"Why do you underestimate me like that?" - Dan

Theo put down the proposal he was holding. Even though many things were left unsaid, Naomi understood the meaning behind the man's words.

Naomi was so embarrassed that her eyes were shaking and all she could do was bite her lip.

"B...because we only dated for a while." - Naomi

Without thinking, Naomi slipped out. Theo's eyes turned sharp again, as if he wanted to eat someone.

"You mean, out of all the people, why did you have to meet me?" - Dan

"I don't think so. Could it be that you think so..." - Naomi

"Yep, right." - Dan

"Huh what?" - Naomi

"If you don't put your university name on your profile, maybe until this meeting is over I won't remember you." - Dan

Then I'm right, please. Why did he have to speak in such an angry tone?

Naomi managed to hold back the sharp answer that barely escaped her mouth. In this place, Theo was a "higher rank". So, Naomi should not do anything that could damage her reputation.

from the start, Dan Theo wasn't someone Naomi could fight.

"Yes, it can happen. I understand if you forgot me." - Naomi

Naomi tried to answer in a friendly manner, but Theo still glared at Naomi and spoke disdainfully.

Naomi tried to answer in a friendly manner, but Theo still glared at Naomi and spoke disdainfully.

"How, huh? Looks like this meeting will fail." - Dan

"Hm... failed how?" - Naomi

"Because I will be meeting you. The atmosphere is not good, right?" - Naomi

The man's words implied that this meeting which had not even started yet would end badly. Naomi could not tolerate the man's personal feelings and immediately defended herself.

"That's an absurd excuse. It has nothing to do with what our past was like, it's a matter of inter-company business. I haven't even presented my proposal yet." - Naomi

"Those are the words that come out of your own mouth." - Dan

"What?" - Naomi

"When you saw me, you said that right away." - Dan

Little boy! To my surprise, the words I spoke made an impression on his heart.

Naomi kept her words from coming out, then rolled her eyes as she looked at Theo. There was a hint of hatred gleaming in the man's eyes.

"About that... sorry." - Naomi

In the end, only apologies were spoken. Even though it's sad, Naomi chooses to give in and make the man feel satisfied, because it's a reality she can't escape.

"Then why did you appear in this place?" - Dan

Theo glanced at the woman who had provoked his annoyance.

"...so i can eat and survive life." - Naomi

Naomi answered that question very honestly and candidly.

One corner of Theo's lips lifted. Seeing the mocking smile on his face, Naomi was sure the man was about to spit sharp words out of his mouth.

"I...." - Dan

"Sorry, you've waited so long, haven't you?" - Chris

Just as Theo was about to speak, Chris who came back into the meeting room made Naomi so happy that she felt like crying.

"Ah, welcome, Mr Director!" - Naomi

Naomi greeted Chris with a cheerful expression, very different from her attitude towards Theo. Chris smiled back brightly.

"Since you have welcomed me, I am happy, Manager Han Naomi." - Chris

Because of Chris' smile, the black cloud that enveloped Naomi as she chatted with Theo disappeared in an instant. Naomi smiled gently when the awkward and gloomy feeling she felt had turned into a flutter.

Although, of course, Dan Theo's cold gaze managed to break the woman's mood.

Chris sat back in his chair. Naomi took out a sample of the product she had brought from her packaging box. The woman took a deep breath, then spoke the first sentence she had prepared for a long time.

"I will explain about the door lock product that Hanbom Doorlock offers." - Naomi

Simultaneously, the eyes of the two men began to focus on Naomi's fingertips.

If you're sensitive enough, you'll know that Chris is like a soft fleece, and Dan Theo is like the sharp thorns of a hedgehog.

That's how Naomi feels right now.

"In my opinion, the handmade furniture that was recently designed by Wood Rail and named 'Lily' is very unique because it dares to combine something antique, unlike the existing furniture designs." - Naomi

"Yes, yes." - Chris

"Our company, Hanbom Doorlock, tried to design a lever-type door lock with a lily motif to match it with 'Lily'." - Naomi

"Yes, yes. Is that so?" - Chris

Chris' habit of always answering all of Naomi's words, even unimportant words with "Yes, yes" twice, was still the same as before. Every time Chris did this, Naomi got so much happier that she couldn't stop babbling.

Those small memories from the past made Naomi's face calmer.

"I'll explain first how to lock and unlock the door..." - Naomi

"I think the grip looks ugly." - Dan

Theo who didn't like seeing Naomi's happy expression, immediately destroyed the woman's happiness.

"If you want to keep the design, are you going to sacrifice the quality of the handles and the stability of the locks?" - Dan

"No, the grip isn't bad...." - Naomi

"Should this imperfect product be brought to Wood Rail? Let's just end this meeting. I don't want a door lock like that stuck to my handiwork." - Dan

Don't interrupt my presentation. You're a vile man, like the psychopath in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Naomi tried to suppress her anger. Suddenly the woman's fire of anger subsided and was replaced with a cool breeze when she heard Chris respond to Theo's words.

"This Doorlock's design is special, but the grip is a bit worrisome." - Chris

As it turned out, things got even worse for Naomi. Chris, who was looking at product samples, gave the same response as Theo. Naomi's face immediately turned cloudy.

"May I hold the sample?" - Chris

Chris asked with a serious look with a smile.

"Of course!" - Naomi

Naomi's hand that was handing over the sample product shook with nervousness.

"Hmm...." - Chris

Chris received sample products with care. He took a deep breath, then gave his assessment of the product in a serious tone.

"It seems the grip strength is not as good as other products." - Chris

That's clearly a negative opinion. But strangely, Naomi did not feel offended. Perhaps because the man had carefully scrutinized the sample Naomi brought before commenting.

In an instant, Naomi could feel the man weighing the kindest words he could give among the many expressions he wanted to convey.

In contrast to Dan Theo who always spit out the words he wanted to say without much thought.

"But, I can see that this lock is made with great care, down to the smallest detail. Especially this locking device. I am amazed to see that this tool is designed to move so well." - Chris

"I-is that so?" - Naomi

"If the curvature in this grip area could be corrected for a more comfortable grip, I think that would be enough." - Chris

As expected.

Chris' judgment was very careful. He knew Director Han put the durability of his tools first.

Naomi smiled proudly as the assessment turned positive as she had hoped.

"Does Team Leader Theo also want to check it out?" - Chris

Chris handed a sample of the product to Theo who looked displeased.

Theo only looked at Naomi's face with a deadpan expression as Chris spoke, then turned his gaze the other way.

"...I've seen it. My opinion is the same as the Director." - Dan

You liar. After all, you were just looking at me.

"Then, I would like to discuss further from a business point of view. Miss Han Naomi, please explain further about this." - Chris

Naomi felt that she got strength from Chris. She straightened her back confidently and resumed her interrupted presentation.

"Yeah, then I'll present the plus points of the device I've shown earlier to Director Sunwoo and Team Leader Theo." - Naomi

The voice that came out of this woman sounded more powerful than a moment ago.

Naomi explained the contents of her thick proposal endlessly. At the same time, the woman thought back to her memories with Chris, when the man took the time to be with Naomi, like now.

"Oppa, I really can't ride a bike." - Old Naomi

"Take it easy, calm down. Don't be afraid." - Old Chris

"Don't let go of Oppa's hand, okay! Okay? I won't be able to walk if Oppa don't push me." - Old Naomi

Even in those days, Naomi was easily afraid of even the smallest things.

"No, without me you can do it." - Old Chris

After hearing Chris' spell-like words, all of Naomi's fear vanished.

"Wow! Oppa let go of the handle, right? How's this?" - Old Naomi

"It's okay. The proof is that the bike can walk." - Old Chris

"So now I can ride a bike? huh?" - Old Naomi

In the end, just as Chris' hands let go of the bike that Naomi was riding on...

"In closing... that is the presentation of the cooperation proposal from Hanbom Doorlock which always prioritizes the best quality products." - Naomi

Today Naomi felt the same sensation as then.

***

On the way home from work, on the roof of the Wood Rail headquarters pusat

Theo was in a place often used by office workers who were tired of working to rest for a while.

The man leaned against the parapet, puffing the smoke from the cigarette he had smoked, and recalled the face of the woman he met at the end of the meeting.

"I expect a positive response." - Naomi

As she finished the hour-long meeting, the woman's last words were very formal.

After flashing a smile at Director Sunwoo Chris, the woman turned to face Theo.

"Nice to meet you." - Naomi

Seeing Naomi's expression, Theo knew the woman didn't mean her words. The woman stared at him intently, wary.

Liar woman. He was not happy to meet me. Even at the last moment he still wanted to say bad things to me, like "I'm dead..." he said the first time he saw me.

Actually from a week ago Theo already knew the person he would be meeting with was Han Naomi from Hanbom Doorlock. The man didn't just notice. Since then until now, he was always counting the days, waiting for the day he would see her again.

"Excuse me." - Naomi

"Yes, what is up?" - Dan

"I...that?" - Naomi

"What? Just bother...." - Dan

The woman crossed paths with Dan Theo, who always let out whatever was on his mind like a bulldozer.

"Your bag is open...." - Naomi

"...." - Dan

"Can I close it?" - Naomi

The man who reunited with Han Naomi, the woman who was like a butterfly.

And Theo sided with the woman for four years, from the age of 20 to 23.

Finally when his feelings were reciprocated, it only took Theo two weeks to lose the woman who held so many fears. The woman didn't seem to be able to keep up with Theo's four years of love.

One sided love that lasted for four years. The first love he can't forget for five years.

After nine years had passed, finally today Han Naomi reappeared before Dan Theo, and shook his hand. It was an impossible thing that Theo had to face.

"I'm dead...." - Naomi

The woman's reaction when she saw Dan Theo was so bad that the man wished it was better that they didn't have to see each other for the rest of their lives.

Upon hearing Naomi's words, Theo, who was waiting expectantly like a fool, finally couldn't contain his anger.

In front of newcomers, you can always say "I'm dead".... Your words are really outrageous.

Because the first words that came out of Han Naomi were very painful, Dan Theo unconsciously acted up, making their relationship even more distant.

After all, Dan Theo was at fault for scaring Han Naomi. There was absolutely no difference from his behavior in the past.

Actually Theo didn't know what kind of answer to give if the woman threw sharp words when he met him. He also didn't know how to hide the long-buried frustration in his heart.

Ah, I shouldn't have shown my hurt because of that woman.

For a moment the man looked regretful, but then he began to feel it was unfair to him.

Of course anything that hurts will hurt. So what should I do?

"Hah...." - Dan

Theo let out a long breath along with the cigarette smoke he had smoked. As the smoke passed through his throat, his brows furrowed even deeper.

"Well, as you say, it's been a messy day." - Dan

Theo thought back to Naomi who seemed more pleased with Director Chris he had just met, than he was with the woman she already knew.

"Nevertheless, I don't want to be hostile to you." - Dan

Those were the words he wanted to say to the frightened looking Naomi. Just as he was about to say it, Director Sunwoo Chris walked into the meeting room so Theo couldn't resolve the misunderstanding between himself and Naomi.

"Bad woman. Was it that hard for her to greet me nicely?" - Dan

After saying this, like being slapped by a rolling wave, Theo realized that he was indeed evil.

"Try to speak nicely...." - Dan

Even though all the words that the woman said irritated Theo, he still looked beautiful.

After all, even though she was always stiff, the corners of her eyes that were drooping and seeming soft were still as sweet as ever.

"Team Leader Theo, I like the door lock products from Hanbom Doorlock. I'm also considering working with them. What do you think?" - Chris

After Naomi left the meeting room, Chris secretly asked about Theo's opinion.

Actually Theo agreed with Chris' assessment. The problem is, he's not sure about his feelings. If these two companies were to work together, Theo would have to face the woman's piercing gaze several times a day. The man doubted he could survive. Today, just because that woman said "I'm dead" in front of him, Theo's feelings were already broken in half.

Theo stubbed out his cigarette at the parapet and turned around lazily. The man had left work piled up in order to attend the meeting. Now he cannot feel sad and must return to the field immediately.

Normally he really hated having to work late, but this time he was very grateful for being able to work all night without thinking about anything. Theo thought maybe he could forget the face of the woman he met today.

***

Naomi's room filled with cute dolls, house in Han Dong-seok's name, in the Hwagok-dong area of Seoul.

"Naomi, order fried chicken, please," - Naomi's Father

said Director Han who didn't look lost in energy after being hospitalized for half a day with stomach pain.

Naomi knew her father was advised to fast for one day. He just shook his head at his father's stubborn words.

"Dad, today you have a colon infection."' - Naomi

"Ah, it's because I'm nervous. But since you've been with them, I've recovered immediately." - Naomi's Father

"No way. Just drink ionized drinks now, okay?"

Director Han glanced at his daughter who was stiff for having forbidden him.

A moment later, Director Han asked carefully about something he had been wanting to know for a long time.

"So how was the meeting this time?" - Naomi's Father

"Hmm...." - Naomi

The answer that Naomi gave was inconclusive. Director Han approached with a worried face. He demands answers from his daughter

"Why? What was the result?" - Naomi's Father

"Hm.... How about that, huh?" - Naomi

"Failed?" - Naomi's Father

"No, it's not like that...." - Naomi

"Ah, so what?!" - Naomi's Father

Director Han couldn't wait for Naomi's response.

However, since Naomi didn't know the result yet, she gave an ambiguous answer again.

"If we're lucky, we'll win. If we're not lucky, we'll be sad." - Naomi

"What do you mean? Tell me more clearly." - Naomi's Father

"Those present at the meeting were the director and the head of the team. The responses of these two were completely different." - Naomi

After hearing Naomi's explanation, Director Han began to think hard. He asked with a very nervous face.

"Positive ratings are on the director or team head?" - Naomi's Father

"Director." - Naomi

"Phew. Then it's safe." - Naomi's Father

"Re-really?" - Naomi

"Yes, definitely! Compared to the team head, the director's influence is stronger, right?" - Naomi's Father

Director Han was very sure, but Naomi could only shrug.

Despite the director's enormous influence within the company, Naomi can't control her feelings when it comes to the hot-tempered Team Leader Dan Theo.

Even when he was in college, the man was always angry.

"Professor, if you only need your eyes to do a report, even if you want to write with your feet or your tongue, you'll definitely get an A+, right?" - Dan

"So what if you're a year older than me? Want to fight me on the sports field?" - Dan

"I've told you five times I don't want to drink alcohol. Are you deaf?" - Dan

Professors, classmates, or seniors, he will fight if he feels disturbed.

"Looks like we can only wait now. Surely they'll get back to us soon, whether it's good news or bad news." - Naomi

Naomi calmed down the overconfident Director Han. To be honest, he was afraid of disappointing his father. Moreover, there is Dan Theo who has a considerable influence on Naomi's feelings.

The overconfident Director Han shrugged his shoulders and left his son's room.

"Lulu~~ Lala~~ Then, tomorrow we will party, party." - Naomi's

"What party?! The results haven't been out yet" - Naomi

"Tomorrow when I get to the office, I will tell all the employees." - Naomi's Father

"I told you, we're not necessarily working with Wood Rail." - Naomi

Naomi shouted behind the old man's back.

♪♬♫♫♪♬♫♫♬♪♫♫♬

At that time, the sound of the telephone ringing suddenly filled Naomi's room. Her voice matched the volume of the woman's screams. Naomi's shocked gaze turned to the cellphone on the table.

"Um, whose number is this..." - Naomi

Naomi carefully pressed the answer button when she saw a nine-digit number she didn't recognize.

"Hello?" - Naomi

The voice sounded a little timid. Then there was a short pause.

"Hello, who is this?" - Naomi

"Im...." -???

The voice of the person on the other end sounded a little nervous. Naomi confirmed the location of her cell phone. Instinctively the man's face came back.

Without another word, Naomi waited for the caller to speak first.

"Hello, Miss Han Naomi." -???

"Yes?" - Naomi

"I happened to be in front of Miss Naomi's house. How do you like it?" - ???

No way, no way, no way!

Naomi walked to the bedroom window while still holding her cell phone. In front of the gate of his house, in a place lit by a yellow street lamp, stood a man who looked directly at him.

"Oh, I saw you." - ???

Accompanied by the voice that came from Naomi's cell phone, the man who smiled sweetly looked beautiful under the moonlight.

"Chris Oppa...?" - Naomi

It turned out to be Chris!

Naomi said the man's name in a trembling voice. Then, Chris who had hung up the phone deliberately followed Naomi's style when she greeted him this morning.

"Good evening, Miss Han Naomi."- Chris

"Ah, ah.... Yes." - Naomi

"Have you Dinner?" - Chris

Chris threw the sweet question with his hands to his lips.

Naomi did not want to repeat the mistake a second time. She answered immediately without taking a breath.

"Not yet, really. I haven't eaten yet. Let's eat together!" - Naomi