The Scent of Life (1)
CHAPTER 4 LOVE IS ALREADY TAKING ROOT

The sun was radiating its warmth this morning. The day will be pretty bright. Man Se hoped that brightly as well as his expectations.

Early in the morning Min Hyuk had already sent an SMS.

[Beautiful morning ♡]

Man Se replied with the love symbol only.

[Today I have an interview with four companies that need a Graphic Designer. Wish me luck, Brother] reply Man Se via SMS.

Min Hyuk sent a reply to the spirit emoticon for Man Se and the love symbol.

[I'm gonna miss you all day. Let me know the result of the interview yes] Min Hyuk replied.

Man Se smiled cheerfully. He will miss Min Hyuk.

Shortly after sending an SMS to Man Se, Min Hyuk called someone.

"Man Se will have interviews today at several companies. You know where you've been?" ask Min Hyuk to the person he called, "Yaa .., try to lobby those companies not to accept Man Se," continued Min Hyuk.

The one on the phone nodded and smiled. It turns out that he is Seo Woo. They are conspiracy to thwart Man Se's attempt to gain a position in another company. They want to attract Man Se to work in Kang Group.

Already several times they convinced Man Se to work in their company but Man Se always refused, because he did not want to be considered nepotism. Man Se felt that the kindness of the Kang family was enough for him, he no longer wanted to feel constantly indebted. Man Se wanted to stand up and defend on his own two feet. Kang Seo Woo was thinking about a strategy and then smiled broadly.

***

Man Se is already sitting on the bus to the first company to interview him today. He wears an official black blazer suit and wears a red scarf. He feels optimistic and confident. Arriving at the stop he got off and walked to an office building.

Arriving at the interview venue, there were already a few people sitting in front of the room. One by one they were called, until Man Se's turn came. After sitting down and being asked a few questions by the company, a man walked into the interview room and approached an interviewer. The man whispered something. The whispered one nodded his head. Then mark the Man Se file.

The results of the interview were announced, heart thumping Man Se. As a result, Man Se was not accepted to work at the company. Man Se did not feel hopeless, there were still three more companies he thought. In accordance with the interview appointment, Man Se came to the next company. Similarly, he was rejected. The third was rejected. And the fourth one too.

The day started late afternoon. Man Se was tired. He walked with a haggard face and his spirit began to sag. Suddenly his stomach rang, apparently he forgot lunch. For some reason, Man Se felt all compact rejected him. Even the "worm" on his stomach was also protesting against it. His feet went into a cafe. Sit down and put your head on the table. The answer sounded, an SMS came in. From Seo Woo.

[Where?]

Lazily Man Se retorted.

[Dijavu Cafe]

Man Se sent people emoticons being exhausted.

Seo Woo replied with a smiling emoticon.

[Wait there]

Seo Woo smiled and went straight to see Man Se.

Man Se sipped his tea, and put his head again to the table. Shortly thereafter Seo Woo arrived. Seeing Man Se slap his face, he knocked on the table.

Tok tok...

Man Se raised his head and looked at Seo Woo with a smile.

"Hi," said Man Se rather lazily while still putting his head on the table.

"Your face is so ugly like that. What was? Any problem? I heard you had an interview today. How'd it go?" seo Woo asked, sitting in front of Man Se while putting his bag containing the camera. Man Se raised his head.

"All compact rejects me! Looks like I have to find another job," said Man Se.

Seo Woo smiled. Actually he already knew that Man Se was rejected in all companies. It's a bit cruel, but this is how the Kang brothers can attract Man Se to work in their company.

"Have you eaten?" ask Seo Woo.

Man Se shook his head.

"I'm working on a photo shoot at some of the restaurants that will be partners with the New Millennium project. You wanna help? I know you like photography. My photographer took a month off, you can take his place" Seo Woo said.

Man Se raised his head, emitting happy rays from his eyes as if he could not believe there was work for him. He's back excited.

"Okey, let's do it. When do we start?" asked Man Se with a glowing face.

"Now, come on, let's go to the meat soup restaurant first. I'll buy you a meal" Seo Woo said with a big smile.

Strategy succeeded. They both get out of the cafe and take a car to the restaurant that Seo Woo is referring to. After eating their fill, they began a menu shooting session for the Kang Group project. Chef's friendly. The meat soup is also good. When they finished, they continued to the next few restaurants, Man Se was overflowing from tasting the food.

Seo Woo is happy to see Man Se smile back. It doesn't feel like it's night. They are satisfied with the work today. Seo Woo asks Man Se to edit the photos already taken. Later tomorrow there is a fashion photo shoot by several models in the office.

Seo Woo asks Man Se not to be late. Man Se agreed with passion. He forgot his anti-nepotism commitment because he was desperate to make his own money. The two of them sat in the park chair, Seo Woo said a moment to buy a drink. Sawai Man Se rang, it turned out that Min Hyuk called.

"How are you today? Where's where?" ask Min Hyuk.

"I was with Seo Woo, we had a photo shoot" replied Man Se.

"How was your interview?" min Hyuk asked with a big smile. Actually, he already knew the news of Man Se being rejected by several companies.

Man Se's face turned moody.

"I failed. I don't know why they rejected me. I'm a competent man in my field. They will regret reject me for rejecting me. Huuh .. sucks!" grouse Man Se.

"You're still in the office?" ask Man Se.

"Yes," Min Hyuk replied, "I miss you," she continued.

Man Se smiled shyly.

"I miss you too" he replied.

Unknowingly the remark was heard by Seo Woo who was standing at the back. Seo Woo's smile disappeared. After Man Se hangs up the phone, he realizes that Seo Woo is standing nearby.

"Ah, Brother,"Sapa Man Se.

Seo Woo smiles back and approaches Man Se. Seo Woo gave her a drink in his hand.

"Let's take you home" Seo Woo said. His heart was raging with jealousy.

***

The next morning, Man Se with a bright smile walked towards the bus stop. In his hand was a supply box for Seo Woo. Her heart was happy, this was her first day at work and starting her own independent life. On the bus Man Se sat down while still smiling sweetly. There was such a feeling that vented his spirit. He hoped that nothing cloudy would derail the bright light of his heart today.

Arriving at the Kang Group office building, Man Se walked over confidently. His eyes swept across the luxurious designed room. It's true that he's Kang's adopted son, but only once in his life has he been in the foster father's office, as well as his two foster brothers.

People walk in and out of the building. Their makeup and style. Man Se climbed upstairs in an elevator, tiled with Kang Group employees. He walks towards the room where Seo Woo works. Upon entering, he was greeted by a woman who smiled sweetly at him.

"Miss Oh?" ask the woman.

"Yes," replied Man Se with a sweet face.

"Please sit here. Wait a minute," said the woman.

The woman made him a drink. Shortly afterwards Seo Woo walked out of his room, and greeted Man Se with a raised smile.

"Wait for Mr. Baek, he'll be here any minute. He's the director of style, hopefully you can overcome the chatty guy," said Kang Seo Woo.

Man Se nodded.

"Have breakfast?" ask Man Se, "Nih for you."

"Thank you," Seo Woo replied, receiving a box of supplies from Man Se and opening it immediately. Delicious, Seo Woo thought as he started tasting.

Shortly afterwards, Mr. Baek and his crew entered the room.

"Geez, Seo Woo, why did you choose those unknown models for this project?" cerocos Mr. Baek.

"You know they're not professionals. It will be very difficult to arrange amateurs like them," he continued.

Seo Woo smiled.

"Here I say let your mouth not keep talking" Seo Woo said as he rubbed his mouth against Mr. Baek. The one who was being fed instantly fell silent because his mouth was full of food.

"This is Miss Oh, the replacement photographer. Hopefully you can work well together," said Seo Woo.

"Hello," said Man Se while bowing slightly.

Mr. Baek's eyes were wide open.

"Geez, is this Miss Oh your foster sister? It's so beautiful compared to the models in the basement," praised Mr. Baek after the food in his mouth ran out, "What if Miss Oh is the one we modeled for our New Millennium product?" sir Baek suggested while plucking food and put it back in his mouth.

Man Se felt disinclined with a smile

"Aaah, don't be. If I were a model, who would be a photographer?" elak Man Se's.

Seo Woo frowned, thinking it might be a good idea but he didn't say anything in his mind. She recognizes Man Se as a beautiful and photogenic girl.

"Come, it's time to take a photo" Seo Woo said.

They were then preoccupied with taking pictures in the basement. Man Se was amazed by the beauty of the models and the clothes they wore. He tried to provide satisfactory work for the success of this project.

Seo Woo observed Man Se and the others from the corner of the room. A female one of the fashion crew passed in front of Seo Woo carrying a line of clothes that the models would wear. Seo Woo's eyes were pounded on a beautiful shirt. A red shirt. Seo Woo thought it would be a good fit to be worn by Man Se.

"Wait," stop Seo Woo from telling the fashion crew.

Seo Woo looked at the clothes that were lined up in front of him. Winter clothes to be launched by Kang Group in this year's New Millennium project. Seo Woo picked up two clothes. The red clothes that from the beginning attracted his heart, and the beautiful peach-white hanbok.

"Keep it for a minute, huh" Seo Woo instructed.

The shooting session is over. Man Se and Mr. Baek laughed satisfied with their work today. Seo Woo called Man Se.

"Man Se, will I take a picture? Wear these clothes," Seo Woo said as he moved the clothes he chose earlier to the fashion section.

Man Se was surprised but his heart was happy. Mr. Baek laughs broadly and agrees with Seo Woo's idea to also take a picture of Man Se. According to Mr. Baek as a person who is already a professional in the world of fashion and modeling, Man Se has the aura of a princess. A pity to be missed.

Mr. Baek pushed Man Se into the dressing room. Man Se was soon dressed up by the rest of the crew. She wears a beautiful winter red shirt. Seo Woo excitedly takes pictures of Man Se with various poses. Next Man Se changed into a white peach hanbok. Her hair is decorated in the style of simple Goryeo. Real pretty. That's right Mr. Baek said. Man Se had the aura of a princess. Seo Woo's eyes are locked in Man Se's charm. There was something he felt when taking pictures of Man Se, a strange, thumpy feeling. Seo Woo is captivated.

Unbeknownst to them, from outside the room, Kang Min Hyuk stood in front of the open door looking at everything that was happening inside the room. Min Hyuk's gaze could not be separated to Man Se. Min Hyuk is immersed in Man Se's charm. Face reddened. Then Secretary Park came to break his daydream. Min Hyuk was embarrassed, he cleared his throat to cover up his embarrassment from being charmed by Man Se.

Min Hyuk had secretary Park walk away from there. In his heart, there was love. He knows the seeds of his love for Man Se grow and blossom beautifully. Then he sent an SMS to Man as if taking him to lunch later. Min Hyuk smiled happily, shyly, as if he did not want others to know what was in his heart. Secretary Park also followed up smiling looking at Min Hyuk's reddened face.