Remember Me (BBANGSAZ)

CHAPTER1️⃣8️⃣

~Author's P.O.V~

When Hanni returned to her office everyone was looking at her and some employees were even whispering. There was already a gossip going on about Minji stealing glances of Hanni during the meetings. Now this cafeteria incident only poured fuel into the fire.

"Hanni, is everything okay? Why did he drag you out like that! Is something wrong?" Rei asked being concerned.

Even Jangmi and Minho were looking at her eagerly for a reply. Hanni didn't know what to say. She just kept looking back and forth to find an excuse.

She was in a dilemma and suddenly Mrs Choi chimed in. "Hanni has made a stupid mistake in her report. That's why boss was angry. No need to be curious. Now everyone, please focus on your work."

Mrs Choi saved the day. Before going to her office, she signaled Hanni to follow her.

"Miss Hanni, I don't know what's going on between you and the CEO, but I don't want any gossip going around here. It's not your fault though. What she did was completely unprofessional. Now I'm not in a position to lecture her. So, I'd suggest you to settle the matter, whatever it is."

"Thank you, ma'am. I'll keep that in mind," replied Hanni being embarrassed and then exited her room.

While going out, she met WY. "Didn't know you're so cheap, Hanni! Trying to seduce the rich CEO, huh! Guess what, she hates you! Today's incident was the proof," WY remarked with a smirk.

Hanni just glared at her and then walked back to her desk. WY heard their conversation that day but she misunderstood a lot of things.

Minji was sitting in her office, holding the bridge of her nose with her fingers. She was very much disappointed to focus on her work.

Suddenly the door opened and the president walked in. "I heard what happened earlier. Don't you think, you acted impulsively! People are getting curious."

"Who cares about what people think! I've my own things to worry," Minji replied being irritated.

"It may not affect you but it will affect Hanni. She is just an employee and it's not good for her reputation," the president spoke.

"Mom, he's not my son!!"

"What do you mean?" She asked widening her eyes.

"The test results came in and i-it's negative. Even Hanni said that, he's not my son!" Minji exclaimed being overwhelmed.

The president thought for a second and then said, "Shouldn't you be happy then? Weren't you feeling guilty thinking that you made her pregnant! Now that you know, he's not your son, it's not your responsibility anymore."

It's not like that, mom. You don't understand!"

But she was wise enough to understand her Daughter's feelings. She took her hands in hers and said, "Min, look at me." She looked at her eyes and she continued, "Do you like her? Give me an honest answer." She demanded.

At her question Minji looked away and couldn't say a word.

"Well, I'll take that as a yes! Now listen to me carefully! If you cherish them, then it doesn't matter if he's your son or not. Don't suppress your feelings. Just go get the girl," said the president and left her daughter alone to think.

~HANNI's P.O.V~

I was preparing dinner and Mj was doing kid's stuff in the living room. I was almost finished setting up the table when my little one came running with a drawing in his hands.

"Mommy, how does it look? It's you and that's me!" He said pointing at his drawing.

"Aww! My baby is so good at it!" I exclaimed.

"But mommy, what's a daddy! Joshua told me, he has so much fun with his dad. Can I have one too, pwease!" Mj asked with a pout.

"Dad is not something you can buy in store, baby!" I replied with a heavy heart. But he didn't budge and asked,

"Then whewe can I buy it? Is it vewy expensive?"

Why, do you really want one?" I enquired with soft eyes.

"Yes, yes!! Pwease mommy, buy me a daddy!" He exclaimed and started jumping out of excitement.

I didn't know what to say anymore. Because of my mistake, he had to grow up without a father. One day he'd be old enough to know everything. How would I answer then!

I was lost in my thoughts, when the doorbell rang. Who could've come at this time!!

"Ma'am! What makes you come here at this hour?" I asked opening the door.

"Won't you invite me in?" The president asked with a smile.

"Please forgive my manners!! Come inside. We were just getting ready for dinner. Have a meal with us, ma'am," I offered politely.

She nodded at my proposal and took out a packet of chocolates from her bag. Mj didn't waste a moment and came running to hug her legs.

"Good gwanny!! I love you so much! Thank you fow the chocolates," he spoke grinning widely. Just how much happy he was! Only if WY and her mom loved him like this!!

Finishing the dinner. she wanted to have a chat with me. Mj was watching TV, so we just sat on the dining.

"Hanni, I'd like you to give Minji a chance, to explain herself . I don't blame you for not trusting her. If I was in your place, I'd do the same. And, don't be startled, she already told me everything," she explained, assuring me.

"Ma'am, I think it doesn't matter now. She has already done a paternity test and it came out negative. So, she has nothing to do with us anymore," I tried to explain.

"Silly girl! Do you think she cares about the test! Can't you see her feelings!! She maybe cold or arrogant sometimes, but she's not a bad person. Just give it a thought."

Hearing her words, made me reevaluate my decisions. Should I tell her the truth! Did she really care, even if I lied to her! Was I doing injustice to Mj, by keeping him away from Minji.

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