I’m currently in suspension

As a team leader, Mr. Lukas lacks motivation. Even so, he gives great direction to his team. There isn't a single fight where his order was backfired. Moreover, his acclamation went accurate in more cases so all the members rely on him greatly. However, he makes reckless decisions sometimes. For that reason, Mr.Noah guides him back on track.

"Didn't the headquarters punish him for that?" I asked Mr.Noah who was seating before me. This negotiation room recks of cigarettes. I felt suffocated for a moment.

"Don't be silly, of course, they did but we managed it somehow. If the leader makes a serious mistake that out danger others especially members the would have to be changed. We didn't want that. Mr. Lukas might be a little weird but he's a great director. He could easily guide us to victory."

"That's Coming from you….It's also weird."

"W-Wha….I hate him of course...The bit I don't hate his talents." Mr. Noah hesitated while averting his right. Did I step on the mine?

Mr.Lukas came into the room and glanced at both of us.

"Seems like it's time." Saying that Mr. Noah stood up from his chair. "I'll tell the rest of the story another day." His half-assed irritating grin was on his face. He looked at Mr. Lukas for the last time.

"Let's see if you can hold your head up this time." Then he walked out of the room. I also moved my ass out of the room after a few minutes as the smell of the cigarettes was constantly giving me a heart attack.

Mr. Lukas was still in that room gathering the files on the table. I should have stayed there. The room has no window and the ventilator was jammed. So there's a way for air to pass. Departmental workers should have noticed it. It's dangerous for people with suffocation problems.

I looked around and found out Mr. Noah was chatting with his assistance. It was that girl. Her hands were full of files. She gave me a sneer glance and went back to chatting. Mr. Noah also looked at me and waved his hand a little.

I went inside the room for helping Mr. LUkas who was one-handedly working on something. He pulled out a new pack of cigarettes and uncovered the plastic wrap. It was nicely packed one after one. He took one out of the pack and put it back inside his coat pocket. His hands were shaking but it wasn't so much. He was gazing at the photo of Jodan with great interest.

"Sir, How?----" As I was about to ask Mr. Lukas understood what I was going to ask.

"I know. But not here. Get those files and let's head back to my house." He peeked at the CCTV camera for once and headed outside. Mr. Lukas was concerned about leaking the information. Well, it's better to be cautious. There's no telling who would turn into an enemy.

When I got out of the room for the second time following Mr. Lukas, I saw an unexpected person. Well, I can't say it was unexpected.

"How's your coming Lukas? You were suspended, weren't you?"

"Oh, right. I was. Thanks for reminding me." The chief shouldn't be here without any reason. All he does is seating his luxurious room, crossing his legs. Did he come here to meet with Mr. Lukas specifically?

"Why did you come here? By mistake? or…"

"No, I left something here."

"You could just ask your junior for it. In fact, he's always sticking next to you." I felt a little embarrassed for a second. Why did he put this like that? I'm not his girlfriend whatever. But what surprised me most is that how did he know about that? I mean I was so conscious of not finding it. I don't usually go to his house during office hours. Because it would be suspicious. Was I being tallied all this time?

"See you then." Mr. Lukas cut the conversation and headed outside.

"I haven't finished talking."

"I'm currently in suspension. So I can't talk to you."

"Is that so?"

I followed Mr. Lukas hurriedly and left the Chief to his misery.