Chapter 19 - Work @ SM En (1/1)

Author’s POV…Michael looked to the clock once he awoke from the cat nap to see that it was time for Hoku to get up. Rolling over to his side, he stared at her for a bit then nudged her shoulder.“Sweetheart.” He whispered watching as her nose wrinkled in reaction.“Hey.” He called out again, nudging her, watching as her eyes slowly fluttered open to look at him.“Hey, if you’re gonna shower before you go, time to get up.” He whispered as Hoku rolled onto her back and stretched, grunting.“What time is it?” She asked letting her eyes adjust to the brightness of the room.“About 2.” He mentioned as she slowly sat up, pulling the hem of her shirt down that had ridden up while she was asleep then climbed out of bed. Like Michael had suggested she got up and took a shower for her meeting. She quickly took a needed shower, dressing in the outfit she had chosen for her meeting before walking out to see Michael lounging around. “Oh you look cute.” He said seeing the dress she had picked out causing her to chuckle, adjusting the cotton cardigan she had worn over her dress.“I need my shoes.” She muttered to herself walking over to her suitcase before pulling out a pair of matching heels.“Are you sure it’s ok wearing heels in your condition?” Michael asked watching her slip them on effortlessly.“I’m Pregnant, not handicap.” She pointed out gathering all the forms her father had sent with her before placing them into her bag. Taking one last look around as she slipped on some simple earrings.“You got everything?” Michael asked as she nodded hesitantly going through the papers again in her bag.“I’m pretty positive I got everything.” She answered as he nodded rubbing her arms up and down.“Call me when you’re done, good luck.” He cheered her on, leaning forward and kissing her forehead before she took her leave. Billy had been waiting when she arrived in the lobby area of the hotel. Walking out into the warm summer breeze she had noticed a good amount of people standing out in front, seeming like they were waiting for someone.“Oh.” She said surprised quickly looking away as she made her way to the car door being held open for her.“Hoku-unnie!” Someone shouted along with a few screaming fans, she sighed knowing that her cover had been blown. Quickly climbing into the back of the car while Billy shut the door, she looked out through the window to see they had been fans, some were still holding signs that read GD&Hoku4ever printed on them.“Hurry Billy, please.” Hoku begged the moment he climbed into the car. He nodded and pulled quickly away from the curb, on their way to the company building. Once at a safe distance, she sighed a breath of fresh air before looking out the window.“Are you alright Ms. Fernandez?” Billy asked concerned to his backseat passenger who looked a bit pale this afternoon. She just simply smiled over to him and nodded before turning her attention back to the window. The ride to SM building wasn’t that long, about 5 minutes at the most, they pulled up out front, Billy held open the car door so she could climb out.“Should I call you when I’m finished?” Hoku asked as Billy shut the door and turned to her.“Just call, I’ll be here.” He answered bowing before climbing into the car and driving off. Turning towards the building she took one last breath before finally walking in the front doors and to the reception area.“Welcome to SM, can I help you?” the woman behind the counter asked politely as Hoku smiled.“I have an appointment with Kim Young Min.” She announced as the woman looked up in realization.“Ah, you’re Hoku-ssi?” she asked as Hoku smiled and nodded.“Let me let them know you’ve arrived.” She quickly said dialing a number on the phone.“Ah yes ma’am, Hoku Fernandez is here to see you. Yes ma’am.” She said before smiling up to Hoku.“Alright, go to these elevators here, up to the 3rd floor, the woman outside the elevator doors will assist you.” She instructed before Hoku nodded, bowing her thanks before following the direction she was given. Coming out of the elevator she was met by another young woman who just simply bowed before gesturing for her to follow. Hoku followed down the hallway to the end where it read Conference Room #1 .“Young Min-ssi is waiting for you.” She turned to Hoku before gesturing for the door. Hoku nodded knocking on the door once before pushing it open to see a beautiful woman on the end while she was surrounded by none other than SHINee. Hoku’s mood immediately chirped up.“Oh you must Ms. Fernandez.” The woman pointed out as Hoku quickly shut the door and bowed to everyone in the room.“I recognize you from somewhere.” She then pointed out when she came over to shake her hand. Hoku nervously smiled before looking around to the handsome men that filled the room.“Ah, she’s the noona we took a picture with at the Mama awards Last Year.” Taemin announced as Hoku smiled and bowed to answer him.“Ah, you were dating Jiyong-ssi.” She mentioned as Hoku easily nodded, making sure to keep the smile.“I’m Kim Young Min, this is SHINee.” She introduced causing Hoku to chuckle.“I know who they are. I’m a very big fan.” Hoku admitted embarrassed causing them all to chuckle.“Alright, alright, enough of this, have a seat.” She ushered to the other head of the table where Hoku nodded and took a seat.The meeting was like any other Hoku sat through with her father and brother, they would discuss their terms on the financial necessities they needed to run SHINee’s Japan Tour, how much they would need, where it would go and what not. Hoku kept everything professional, smiling every once in a while when her eyes would connect with one of the SHINee members unexpectedly. After a few hours of talking, arguing and finally coming to a conclusion, they had agreed on something that would make everyone happy.“It was so nice doing business with you.” Young Min spoke shaking Hoku’s hand who in turned smiled and nodded.“I’ll have these faxed over to my father so that you may all get started on planning.” Hoku explained as they nodded bowing their thanks to her. Hoku bowed about to make her exit before one of the guys stopped her.“Hoku-ssi.” A voice called out to her as she waited in front of the elevators. She looked over surprised to see that SHINee had followed her out of the room.“Oh SHINee.” She said surprised as they met up with her.“Are you busy right now?” Minho asked confidently causing Hoku to confusingly shake her head.“Then do you want to come with us to dinner?” Key asked as her eyes shot open.“You want me to come?” She asked gesturing to herself confused as they nodded.“You’re doing a lot for us, and you seem like a cool person, so why not join us?” Onew asked as she blushed before smiling.“Um sure, sounds good.” She answered as they all slightly cheered before climbing into the elevator with her.“Where are we going?” she asked once the doors had shut.“We’re going to a Korean BBQ a few blocks from here.” Jonghyun answered as she nodded. They insisted on her riding with them so she climbed into the back while they piled in behind her and finally set off.“So you’re here for work noona?” Taemin asked back causing her to blush and nod.“My father insisted I do it since I would already be here for the wedding.” She answered as they all nodded in understanding.“Hoku-ssi, can I ask you something?” Jonghyun asked as she chuckled.“Just call me Hoku, adding all the extra stuff makes me feel old.” She teased causing him to nod.“What happened between you and Jiyong-ssi?” He bluntly asked taking her breath away.“We were all rooting for you and hyung.” Onew admitted causing her to nervously smile.“Um….well….things just don’t work out sometimes…I guess.” She answered unsure if it was the right way to answer, but nonetheless they took it. She had an amazing dinner with the guys, it was beyond incredible that she was actually enjoying dinner with another group of guys she had looked up to. Nothing in life was short from amazing.