(The hallway is crowded with applicants for the 'Flirting Island' tv-show.And in the between women wearing swimsuits.)

"I flower at Eiden who used to be my boss

"Even if you're the general manager Eiden,you cannot fire me like this!My s*x scandal is all a misunderstanding!"

"I'm afraid my hands are tied. I realize that our hotel has done better since you started working here,but.... You do remember what happened that day , don't you Aries?" "He replied to me"

*I'm at a loss for words after hearing him talk, Because Eiden strongly believes he saw me in the hotel's swimming pool.... having s*x with a guest ! *

..."4 days ago"...

(I was in the middle of a shift with my close colleague, Megan, when....)

"What?You're saying there's a guest who's interested in me?

And he's waiting for me at the pool?! "

”Yess!! He's rich, hot , and well-mannered too!

You just hit the the jackpot! Megan replied"

"But I'm not even thinking about a relationship right now..."

"Ariel, Please! I don't expect you to get into a relationship with the man.

How long has it been since you last had s*x?"

"Uhm....Eight months?No maybe ten? But it's okay. Just working like this right now...."

"Ariel,are you going to let your twenties go like that?Life is nothing without s*x! If you don't go, I'll go."

"But what if he's not my type....?"

”There's no way that's possible,so don't worry and just go!"

(I can never beat Megan's persistence, so I just shrug and head to the pool.The swimming pool was shimmering with moonlight.There's already a man enjoying the water by himself.)

*Is that the man Megan mentioned? I wonder how many years it's been since my last adventure.* "I thought"

(I cough to announce my presence. The man stops swimming and glances back at me...)

"……… Who are you? A guest?" He asked.

(I can't breathe as I stare into....The cold,golden eyes of..... Lucas???)

*That's our hotel's CEO!!! He's definitely rich and hot but...Did he really say he was interested in me??* "I thought while being shocked"

"Ah, I'm Ariel. I'm here because I heard you called me."

"I did?"

(Lucas looks really drunk. He struggles to get out of the pool, losing his balance in the process.)

"Be careful, Lucas! Urgh..."

(As I groan and raise my head, I see Lukas's n*ked body right in front of me. When I look closer, I realize he's just wearing speedo trunks.)

"I don't care is you're a customer or an employee, please let's stay like this for a moment."

...(I can see tears welling around his eyes.)...

*I realised that It's almost closing time and the cleaners will be here soon....What should I do? I started panicking*

...(I hesitated and slowly pat his back.)...

"I don't know what happened,but it'll be okay. You don't need to cry."

"Are you worrying about me?"

"In a way, yeah." *I could be fired if something happened to you!*'Me in mind'

"It's been a long time since I've been conforted."

...(His glance softens.)...

"Now that I think about it, you look kinda familiar...."

(My phone suddenly starts vibrating loudly 📳📳 )

...(It was Megan, I answered the call)...

"Ariel, where are you now? There was a misunderstanding,the customers is down in the lobby now!"

"Whattt??Then, what about Lucas?Don't tell me I got them mixed up?!"

"Suddenly Lucas...Who are you talking to in a situation like this?"

"Well, there must have been a mistake. I guess you're are not hurt,so I'll be on my way!" I tried to pretend.

(At that moment,Lucas suddenly takes my phone📱And start dieling some numbers)

"What are you doing? Give it back!"

"I just called my personal line. Now that I know your number, don't even think about running away."

"What?!"

(Not knowing what to do,Lucas squeezes my hand.)

"I'm asking you. Stay a little longer with me. And don't tell anyone that you saw me like this."

"That's not a favor,it's a threat! If you're going to ask me for a favor, at least fo it right!" I shouted.

".......I'll give you whatever you want. Just don't leave me alone right now."

(Confused, I look into his wet golden eyes and thought)

*That's cheating, looking at me with such desperate eyes...*

"Okay, okay, I get it. I'll keep it a secret, so let go of me."

………………

(The last thing I remember about that day is dressing Lucas as he slept on the floor. I thought it was just a random, one-night mixup, but.....)

*Back to Present Day*

”Anyway, that day was a misunderstanding! I was just trying to help a drink customer!"

"Ariel, I've already checked with the pool cleaners that day. I'm busy with the show interview right now, so let's talk later."

(Just like his nickname,“The Layoff Master”,Eiden is calm and collected.)

"....."

(But I could see a hint of regret in his eyes.I grab his sleeves and shout.)

"Eiden, wait!"

"Let me talk to the higher ups one more time. You're also Lucas's personal secretary!"

"Ariel,you know what kind of person Lucas is."

"I know , a scrooge who would do anything to make money....."

"Ariel!"

(As the public start to stare, Eiden lowers his voice.)

".....Lucas doesn't like it when his schedules messed up.If you go try to talk to him ,now you'll get kicked out."

*What, kicked out? But I'm in this situation because of him. In that case, I'll won't stay silent about what happened that night!* In mind.

"Where's is our oh-so-perfect boss, and what is he doing?"

".......He's busy interviewing the Flirting Island participants."

*An interview?*

(Flirting Island is a competitive,reality, dating show. It offers a huge prize money to participants who will win the coveted heart of Lucas.)

(I didn't really care or give it much thought when young, pretty girls went in and out of the hotel.)

*But things are different now!I just lost my job, and he's busy judging women?*

"Ohh, that show where they have to seduce a millionaire?The one that Lucas produces and stars in?"

"Watch your language,Ariel. His room is right next door."

"Then we can go to the interview room right now."

"Like I said, he can't talk to you right now..."

"It'll only take 5 minutes! Tell him to spare me 5 minutes."

(Dodging Edien, I open door of the so-called interview room.)

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...[I enter the suite.]...

[And see Lucas Morgan - The Young CEO, who runs a global hotel chain, looking dazzling.]

"Hmm, participant no.26? Your face looks different in your profile." *While weird look on face*

"No, I'm not a participant. I'm the employee that got fired unfairly!" *in rude way*

"I came because I've something to say to you."

[But Lucas shakes his hand lazily, as if he is familiar with this kind of situation.]

"Talk to my secretary about that separately."

"Next!! No.26?"

"I thought you were drunk that night, so I was going to move on quietly. But I guess I've no choice."

"What does that mean?"

[I think about it,and end up...Dialing Lucas's personal number.Lucas narrows his eyes as the phone sitting on his desk starts to vibrate.]

" I'm the one who's calling right now."

" I'm calling the number you sent me few days ago! "

"Miss Aileen, I'm sorry, but only my family knows my personal line. I think they dialed the wrong number."

"My name is Ariel! And this is your number."

...[ I hang up and his phone goes silent.]...

...[ Lucas frowns]...

"Have we ever met personally?"

"Ofcourse. You were very very drunk that night."

"Ahh I'm sorry, but I haven't been personally involved with a woman since I started my business."

"I'm sure you haven't... until a few days ago."

"That's not..."

[Then , someone knocks and opens the door.]

...[It was Eiden]...

"Excuse me, participant no.26 is waiting for an interview. If this situation isn't urgent,I believe it would be better to postpone it."

"But this woman.... she's brought something to my attention..."

[Lucas looks at his watch and scrunches his eyebrows together.]

"Haa, you're right. We're running out of time.Please take care of it as usual."

"Yes, I'll take care of it myself. Guards?"

[Eiden turns around and looks behind him.I can hear several footsteps outside the suite.I panic, thinking about the inevitable Fate of me being dragged away by the huge bodyguards heading my way.]

*No way, if I leave like this, I'll never have a chance to talk to Lucas again!* I thought

[I shouted at Lucas, You're my sex scandal partner!! ]

[Lucas stands still for a while and continues.]

"Sex scandal.... You say?"

"I helped you put your clothes back on when you were drunk by the pool. I think cleaners who saw the scene thought differently."

"You're saying it's me?"

"I KNOW it was you!And thanks to that, your secretary, Eiden, is firing me!"

[Lucas processes this for a moment then sighs, covering his eyes with his hand.Eiden quietly picks up the walkie-talkie and calls for the bodyguards again.]

"Something urgent has come up. False alarm. You can resume your shift."

"No, no, it's okay' I'll get back to you if something happens."

[After a moment of breathtaking silence💀, Lucas talks in a tired voice.]

"Just to check...Did anything really happened between you and me that day?🙄"

"Umm.... something did happen. You forcefully got my number without my consent😒."

"Also, I think you hugged me or something🤔?"

[Lucas's face turns pale😰.]

"I usually don't remember anything after I drink. If anything happened, then I'm sure it was 100% my fault.😶"

[Lucas's expression softens beyond comparison😇. He soon turns to point the finger at Eiden.]

"Eiden, I think it's your turn to explain."

"I didn't know you were the drunk guest that day. I was just doing things by the book...😐"

"Do you admit that you may have made a mistake too?"

"Unfortunately....,Yes😔."

[Eiden bows deeply in apology.]

"It's my fault that I fired her without properly checking that facts.I'm ashamed😔."

[Lucas soon looks at Eiden and points at the door👉🏻🚪.]

"I'd like to talk to Ariel for a moment. If you're done apologizing, please leave."

"Yes,sir."

[When we were alone in the room, he leads me into the inner room.]

"Let's move to a place where we can talk in private."

"Okay."

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[After that, the room I move to is.... Lucas's Bedroom...😱]

"Lucas, why are we here....😨"

"It's not like that😅. We're just because it's double-insulated."

[Lucas's face goes to 100% buisness mode]

"First of all, I've a question.Why didn't you tell the truth the moment you got fired?"

"If you had mentioned my name, it would have been easier."

"Because you asked for a favor, to keep it secret that day."

"A favor?"

"I wanted to tell Eiden a million times over, but you made me promise..."

"And I didn't want to say you were crying like a child😅"

"................!😶"

...[His eyes widen with astonishment 😧]...

[It also looks like as if he has a smile on👀]

"That's the reason? Alright, I've one last question."

"What kind of reward do you want from me, Ariel?"

"Reward?" *I solved the misunderstanding, is there a need for compensation🤔?But he's not just any office worker, he's the CEO of a hotel chain.I'm not in a position to worry about him right now!*

"Then I....Want my job back and a promotion,too! I want to work in this hotel again. In higher position!"

" I can for sure give you that, but just be aware....your sex scandal has spread like wildfire.Your reputation has likely been dragged through the mud at this point. Are you sure you can handle the gossip?🤨"

"Umm... That's..."

"Ofcourse, it's not like there's no solution at all."

[Lucas then calls someone(another secretary) through the speakerphone]

"Get a lawyer to my room right now!!I think we'll need to write up a contract."

"Yes, sir."

"Lucas,wait, what do you mean,write up a contract?"

"Ariel, I don't know about you, but this show is very important to me. It's an important promotional tool that will make our hotel famous."

"But at this moment...I can't accept the fact that you, someone who helped me, was unfairly fired."

"Why are you saying this to me?"

[Lucas looks at me with a seductive smile.😏]

"Why don't you join the show?"

"While participating in the show, you can stay in a luxurious suite without worrying about money. Besides that, you'll receive a huge guarantee."

"Go on....."

"I'm going to make a big deal out of this show. To do that, I need a spy to make the show more fun. If you accept, I'll pay you 5,000 dollars per day as a guarantee."

"What do you think?"

[Though I feel somewhat uncomfortable, I'm frankly intrigued by his proposal.]

*5,000 dollars a day....is more than 30,000 after a week! I don't want to be Lucas's spy but...I can't miss this chance!😲*

[I look at Lucas after much thought and answer.]

"Okay, Let's give it a try!"

[Lucas grins widely😁]

"Let's make a fun show together.I can't to see what kind of provocative scenes you'll come up with."

"Wait....those won't be sexual scenes, right?"

"I'm going to date a participant during the show so... It's possible that you and I might get a little touchy-feely."

"But as my spy, you can put a non-intimacy clause in the contract."

[Lucas mentions this and motions that he has a lawyer waiting outside to write up the contract]

"Well, read it carefully and sign it"

*There really is a "non-intimacy" clause.😲*

[I glance at Lucas's chiseled face....And at the broad shoulders every female employee is always talking about.]

*Is that clause really necessary?I mean...an 'unavoidable situation' might come up during the show.I'm not saying this because of how incredible he looks, either...*

"I.... Physical contact is fine with me, I don't care about touching, it's not even that big of a deal."

...[Lucas smiles casually at this]...

"Wouldn't it be unpleasant for you though? We might end up being a little 'touchy'."

[After listening to what he says, I happen to... remember the first time we met, a few days ago.]

*After recalling that day, what I feel inside me is the opposite of unpleasant. I just wanted to help.*

[But I say something else to Lucas.]

"I mean, the show has to do well I'd I want to get paid, right?"

...[Lucas smirks at this and chuckles]...

"Don't worry, I'll make sure you're paid"

"I'll remember those words."

[I signed the contract and hand it to him]

[Lucas smooths his hair back with calmer face.]

"This show will only be filmed for a week, but it'll definitely make money."

"I'm going to make that happen."

[He's full of vigor and strong determination. In instant, he resumes his businessman routine. He crosses his arms and addresses me boldly.]

"Lastly, I'd like to ask you the same question as everyone else who is confirmed to be on the show."

"What would you do if you started to fall for me during the show?"

"I'd probably try harder tk make you fall for me."

[I say it to lighten the mood, but Lucas looks at me with a nonchalant face....For a moment I can feel the suppressed desire in his gaze.]

"That would be quite difficult. I'm open for business partners, but I'm not too keen on taking it further."

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