Born to Be a Secretary

Another person’s voice suddenly interrupted Heewon’s thoughts. When he turned his head, he saw a tall man with blond hair pointing at the seat next to Heewon with his finger.

[Ah… yes. You can sit down.]
He quickly grabbed his jacket. The man took off his coat with a thank you and sat down on the long bar chair. It felt like he had just come in from outside, and the cold air was strong.
[This seat has the best view.]

[It’s even better for someone who came alone.]
The wine glass was empty at that moment. The bartender, who had been checking Heewon’s glass from time to time, filled the wine with sense and handed water and a menu to the customer sitting next to him. As the night went by, he definitely looked busy.
[How about that wine? I’ve heard a lot of good things about it.]

The man who was looking through the menu asked a question. Heewon lightly swirled his wine glass and said casually.
[I like it. If you like Sauvignon, it would suit you well.]
[Hmm, then let’s order a glass.]

After hearing the worried monologue, Hee-won stared blankly at the bottle of wine I had ordered. It’s a bit much to drink alone. Maybe it’s because it’s been a while since I’ve had it, but I feel like I’ll get drunk if I finish the whole bottle.
[If you don’t mind, would you like a glass?]
The man opened his eyes in surprise at the unexpected offer. Hee-won smiled and made a request to the bartender.

Now, the same wine was placed in front of the man. The two, who had been seated at the bar together and ended up sharing a drink, spent their time making small talk. An hour, two hours. As the night grew deeper, Hee-won became pleasantly drunk.
[Is this your first time in Boston?]
[This is your third time. I’ve been here on business trips before, so I’ve never been able to do any sightseeing. I wondered if I could do it this time, but the weather was… .]

[The snow in April is a bit too much.]
Hee-won smiled in agreement.
The man glanced at him with his wine glass still on his lips. His gaze naturally went to Hee-won’s left hand. There was no ring on his clean and neat finger.

[I wonder what you do. Can I ask?]
[Just an ordinary office worker.]
[You know I don’t look that ordinary?]
Hee-won let out a small laugh. He tilted his head slightly with his chin up, and his eyes met the man who was staring at him intently.

[Well, maybe it’s because you’re a foreigner? Your accent must be unique.]
[I think your accent is great. Your voice is soft and pleasant to listen to. It’s like walking on the moon.]
[Thank you.]

Anyway, the kindness of foreigners. Hee-won laughed lightly because he knew how to compliment even the smallest things.
The man turned around and sat down. A full-fledged conversation began.
[Do you like wine?]

[I buy it often rather than like it. So I got to know it well.]
[Work-related?]
[… Well.]

Hee-won shrugged. She felt awkward revealing all her personal information to someone she had just met at a bar, so she kept holding back.
On the other hand, the man had already explained his name, his job, and even the reason for his visit to Boston. The man, who worked as a lawyer in New York, had a charming British accent in his voice, and he was also staying at the hotel on a business trip.
[How long are you staying?]

Hee-won’s eyes narrowed at the repeated questions.
[You’re really interested in me, aren’t you?]
[Yes, that’s why I ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) sat here on purpose.]

She was just trying to tease the man, but she ended up getting caught up in it instead. Hee-won stared blankly at the man for a moment. He prided himself on being quick-witted, but he had no idea. Are you already drunk?
Hee-won asked a question to confirm.
[… You said you were a beta, right?]

[Yes. You?]
[… … .]
[I’m good at matching traits, but you seem like an omega and an alpha, so it’s a bit confusing.]

[This is the first time I’ve heard someone say they’re like an omega. They usually mistake you for an alpha.]
The man looked at him with curious eyes. Hee-won took a sip of his wine and let out a small sigh.
[The boss I work with is a dominant alpha. Since their pheromones are transferred, there are often misunderstandings.]

[Oh, I see what you mean. That would definitely be a problem.]
The man nodded. His green eyes then lit up brightly.
[Do you have a special relationship with that dominant alpha boss?]

Hee-won’s expression crumpled.
[This is unimaginable.]
[Then what about me?]

Now the man didn’t hide his sexual aura. Heewon quietly drank his wine.
[I’ve never slept with a man.]
[It’s okay to have a different experience sometimes.]

I didn’t particularly have any aversion to relationships with men. It’s been decades since we used to look at heterosexuals and gays with colored glasses, and these days, it’s just considered a sexual preference.
It’s just that all the people I’ve met have been women. When was your last relationship? Was it 6 or 7 years ago?
There were so many things I gave up in my busy life that I felt a little dizzy. Heewon tilted his face to the side, resting his chin on his hand.

The other person was tall and handsome. He must have had a drink, because he met someone in a foreign country, so his heart was a little touched. Heewon said as he poured all the remaining wine in the bottle.
[Then can I hit you?]
The man smiled awkwardly.

[I can give it to you if you want, but wouldn’t it be better if someone who is skilled takes the lead?]
[That sounds like you’re really confident.]
[I’ll finish it? I promise.]

The atmosphere was flowing in a moderately sexy way, and Hee-won didn’t avoid the touch that was slyly touching her from the side. It was natural for the man to tilt his face more and more.
Isn’t it okay to have a one-night stand? We’re not going to meet again anyway.
Just as their noses were about to touch, Hee-won’s cell phone on the table suddenly vibrated.

For a moment, he came to his senses as if he had been splashed with cold water.
Before he could even think, his hand reached out, and the moment he saw Executive Director Kwon’s name on the screen, Hee-won’s face turned pale.
He was someone he absolutely should not contact. It was already time for Rut to arrive, and Executive Director Kwon should have been rolling around right now.

The call was quickly disconnected, but instead, the absence record remained as evidence. Goosebumps ran down his spine. Hee-won quickly got up from his seat. The squeaking noise of the chair being pushed away caught his attention.
[Are you okay?]
[No, something urgent came up… I’ll go first!]

Hee-won left the lounge bar without looking back. All sorts of thoughts came to mind as he rode the elevator down. Could it be that he had dialed the wrong number? However, there was something a secretary’s intuition said. This must have been something.
When he arrived at the guest room, the Rut partner he had just entered was out in the hallway.
[What’s going on? Is there a problem?]

The Rut partner hesitated and couldn’t continue speaking. Only when Hee-won urged him did he finally confess the truth.
[They kicked me out because I smelled like an omega.]
[What are you talking about? I’m a beta.]

[Actually… omega pheromones act as an aphrodisiac to alphas who are rutted. So I thought it might help the relationship, so I put a little bit on my body… .]
[So you’re saying you just applied omega pheromones without permission?]
Hee-won asked sharply. The rut partner was so intimidated that he couldn’t even raise his head properly.

[I… didn’t know you’d hate it that much.]
[… … .]
[It was just a little bit. A really tiny amount! And since it’s an artificial pheromone, it’ll disappear quickly.]

As Hee-won’s expression became serious, the rut partner became more and more intimidated. He added something that didn’t help at all, like how normal alphas all like it, or how they get excited and go crazy.
Hee-won roughly rubbed his face. He sighed involuntarily. I'll turn back. Why would you do something like that.
[This is a breach of contract. Do you know how big of a mistake you've made?]

[… I'm sorry.]
[Go back. Let's pretend the contract never happened. Let's discuss the penalty later.]
Hee-won made a sharp announcement. Even if he was angry, there was nothing he could do. Right now, it was more urgent to deal with the accident.

Hee-won immediately took out his cell phone and called his second rut partner. Fortunately, the call was connected right away, and Hee-won made a difficult request, asking if he could come right away, ahead of schedule.
- It's difficult right now. Even if we hurry as much as possible, we'll probably arrive tomorrow morning.
The second partner expressed his difficulty due to the distance. For now, he got a promise to hurry as much as possible.

Now, all that's left is to go inside and deal with Executive Director Kwon. Wow, I can't even imagine how angry he'll be. I was so nervous that my hands kept sweating and my mouth was dry.
Hee-won took a deep breath and tagged the card key. He turned the doorknob gently at the click of the lock.
The spacious guest room was as quiet as a mouse. Hee-won looked around carefully, listening to the sound of his own footsteps.

Managing Director Kwon was sitting on the living room sofa. He was wearing a bathrobe, and his hair was dripping wet, so he looked like he had just washed up.
His face was not visible because his forehead was covered. A half-empty bottle of whiskey could be seen on the table. Was Rutt not here yet? Hee-won was a little puzzled by his calmer reaction than expected.
“… Managing Director, are you okay?”

When he approached him and spoke carefully, Kwon Young-je slowly turned his head.
He had never seen his face before. The change in his appearance was immediately apparent. His reddened eyes and dilated pupils, like those of a cat, were definitely symptoms of Ruttt.
He looked more like a wild beast than a human.

I had only seen the warning signs so far, but this was the first time I had seen him in full swing, so Hee-won couldn’t help but panic for a moment. When I felt the ominous energy, I took a step back without realizing it and quickly contacted Professor Hong in Korea.
“Professor, this is Kim Hee-won. I have started a swing, but my partner will probably be a little late due to local circumstances. What should I do?”
- What the heck! Are you sure that he has started a swing?

“Yes, it is. But you haven’t shown any special symptoms yet. Can we just watch him?"
- It's just a matter of time before you lose your senses. No matter what happens, never use a depressant. If the situation is serious, there will be an injection that doesn't have a sticker on it among the medicines I prescribed. It's a sedative, so use it.
"If I give you a sedative... will you fall asleep?"

- No, but your actions will become dull.
There's no other solution right now. I memorized Professor Hong's instructions in my head.
"Okay. If there's a problem, call me back...!"

Suddenly, the phone flew far away. Professor Hong's voice kept calling out, "Hello? Secretary Kim!" from the phone that was stuck on the floor.
Hee-won was so surprised that she froze. Kwon Young-jae came over silently and grabbed my wrist.