DD Ch 16

Taeon reached out to spread the plump flesh that was rubbing against his thick pubic hair. He touched her swollen clitoris with his blunt fingertips, flicking it.

“Ugh, yes, uh, hng,”

“It’s good that you’re enjoying it… but don’t squeeze, hoo.”

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“Ah, hng, ah…”

“Move your hips as much as it feels good, Yeon Sahee. Ha…”

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As Sahee trembled with pleasure, Taeon let out a short laugh. He watched her with pleasure as she awkwardly moved her hips on top of him.

Taeon lifted his hand to firmly grasp her bouncing breasts. He kneaded them playfully, then wet his fingers with saliva and rolled her erect nipples between them.

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Her body trembled. Sahee shivered and reached a short climax. Taeon, who had been watching all this time, grimaced. As if he couldn’t hold back anymore, he grabbed her hips and thrust into her.

Her body shook uncontrollably. The sounds of wet flesh, the friction of skin, his breathing, all combined to produce strange noises. Saliva dripped onto her swaying breasts, flowing down.

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Everything was getting smeared and messy, just like her wavering heart, with no place to rest.

“Ah…!”

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She couldn’t even count how many times she had climaxed now. As Sahee collapsed with a sob, the world seemed to turn upside down.

Taeon laid her down properly and lifted her legs over his shoulders. Each time he thrust his hips down into her, the bed creaked loudly amidst her cries.

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“Sahee, hoo.”

“Yes, uh, ah, ah.”

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Finally, their lips intertwined. His mouth was hot. No more tears came out. It was a climax where it felt like his scent was spreading.

* * *

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Spring rain fell during the night.

Woken by the sound of the persistent drizzle, Sahee quietly looked at Taeon’s face. She thought he was asleep, but he opened his eyes.

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Taeon silently pulled her into his embrace, suggesting she sleep more. His hand patting her back was warm, making her blink, thinking she was still in a dream.

Half-asleep, Sahee rested her head against Taeon’s chest. Inhaling deeply, she caught the scent of him mixed with the fresh smell of rain.

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Suddenly, she wondered about the cherry blossom path they had walked together. Would it be gone without a trace by tomorrow? Flowers are fragile, blooming after waiting for a long season, only to be swept away by a single downpour.

It was unavoidable. Flowers wither, and seasons pass. While acknowledging this, she still wanted to be under that scene once more.

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Sahee quietly closed her eyes, hiding her aching heart.

* * *

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When she woke up, it was almost lunchtime.

Taeon had returned to the annex early in the morning once the rain had stopped. Before leaving, he made sure to wake her by tapping her cheek, even seeing her grimace.

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As she lay there, staring blankly at the ceiling, bathed in the sunlight filtering through the door crack, it was quite some time before Sahee got out of bed. She gathered her thoughts, washed up, and moved her body busily.

Finally, she made a decision. She decided to apply for the program Juhwan had suggested. It might have been a trivial decision, but it didn’t matter. She needed to somehow wear out her daily life.

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Sahee pulled out a blank canvas from the storage and propped it up on a few bricks in the yard. She mixed water and gesso in a plastic bucket when her work apron vibrated.

[Jo Yoojung]

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It was Yoojung. Sahee switched the call to speaker mode and placed the phone on the lid of the plastic bucket.

“Yeah, Yoojung.”

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─ Hey! Yeon Sahee!

“You didn’t go to work?”

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─ I’m taking a day off because of a hangover. Last night, the hotel was so close to the company, I practically lived there. I died and came back to life.

“I thought you were unusually quiet.”

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─ What’s with Jung Taeon! What is it!

“It’s probably just a hallucination.”

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─ Don’t mess with me, really.

“That’s why I told you to drink in moderation.”

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Yoojung shouted over the phone. Sahee, checking the consistency of the gesso, chuckled softly.

─ But, can you even do the study abroad program?

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“Hmm.”

─ Do chaebols have private jets or something, so it’s okay?

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What. This time, she genuinely burst into laughter.

“We’re not that close yet. I told you.”

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─ Are you saying you’re just flirting?

Sahee pulled the canvas closer from where she sat, glancing around at the small annex’s scenery.

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The call was hard to just nod through; it couldn’t be dismissed with a simple yes or no. She knew the words to brush it off, but her heart was messy. Maybe she just wanted to confide in someone. She thought it would be okay with Yoojung. Despite her playful nature, she was a deep friend.

“You know.”

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─ Know what!

“My legs.”

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─ ….

“Not just my legs, it’s Jung Taeon.”

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─ Fuck, so what if it’s Jung Taeon! Is he an emperor? A king? No, is that man not good enough because of your legs?

Thinking of Park Jisun, who treats him like an emperor or a king, Sahee smiled for a moment. Moreover, to his mother, she was just a cleaning girl, neither more nor less.

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“It’s not like that. It’ll be over soon. We’re just seeing each other for a while.”

─ Seeing each other for a while means he’s just playing with you! Hey! Yeon Sahee!

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“……I’m playing with him too.”

─ You’re talking nonsense. You’ve never even held a guy’s hand before, what?

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Sahee, who was about to apply gesso to the canvas, flinched and rolled her eyes.

“You said that.”

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─ What did I say?

“At university. That it’s comforting to have a good-looking boyfriend rather than a bad one.”

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─ No! Even so!

“You called it a woman’s badge of honor?”

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Yoojung, who had been huffing alone, soon sighed.

─ Even so, I feel sorry for my friend.

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“Yeah.”

─ Oh, really. From the looks of it, he seems like a great catch…

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At Yoojung’s mumbled words, Sahee paused her brushstrokes for a moment.

Was that so? At a glance, he often smiled and was kind, so it could seem that way.

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But in reality, his eyes weren’t smiling. He was gentle only out of necessity to soothe and placate. Like day and night, he could wear entirely different faces.

─ If anything happens, don’t suffer alone, call me. I always complain to you.

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“……I will. Ah, the painting, I’ll send it to the foundation, right?”

─ Huh? Yeah, probably.

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“I’ll need to look into moving services.”

─ How far have you gotten?

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“I’m applying gesso.”

─ Hmm. Looks like I won the bet, Yeon Sahee.

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Yoojung boasted playfully. Sahee nodded with a giggle.

“Let’s meet if I get to the interview.”

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─ Sure. Make sure to eat well.

“You too. Take good care of your hangover.”

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As soon as the brief greeting ended, the call was cut off. Just as Sahee was about to resume applying gesso, she felt someone’s presence. She looked up.

Uncle Bang, with a toolbox in one hand, appeared with his eyes glaring at Sahee.

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“……”

Sahee pretended not to notice, lowering her head and moving the chair and plastic bucket to the other side. She continued applying the gesso when she heard footsteps approaching. Each step was filled with anger.

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“Hey.”

“Why are you here instead of working?”

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“You…”

“If you’ve got free time, help clean up the studio.”

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When she looked up, Uncle Bang was glaring down at her with a contorted face.

Sahee bowed her head again. She planned to let the first coat dry and apply two more layers of gesso before starting the actual work. Until then, she needed to tidy up the studio, feeling a sense of urgency.

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Sahee closed the plastic bucket with a tap and stood up. At that moment, Uncle Bang blocked her way.

“Is it not?”

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“……”

“With CEO Jung.”

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“Would you believe me if I said no?”

“No! I’ve already gone from suspicion to certainty in my heart!”

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Uncle Bang was serious, but Sahee found it oddly amusing. Even though telling Yoojung hadn’t cleared all the complicated feelings, she still felt this way.

“Yeon Sahee, what are you planning to do!”

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“……”

“Who else knows besides me?”

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“Madam Chun and his secretary.”

“……”

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“He’s got a blind date tomorrow, doesn’t he?”

At her calm statement, Cheoljun’s mouth twisted and closed.

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“It’s not serious. If it were, I’d be locked in my room crying.”

He looked confused, with eyes that seemed to both believe and disbelieve. However, nothing would change because of that. Cheoljun knew it would be over by tomorrow.

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After a brief silence, Sahee gestured towards the back.

“Will you help clean?”

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“……Fuck. Go on. What’s with that hair, huh?”

Cheoljun sighed deeply and took the lead with long strides. By changing the subject, he appeared to have more questions but seemed unwilling to ask them.

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Sahee followed Uncle Bang. Cheoljun, who had been walking ahead, gradually slowed his pace to match hers.

For a moment, she remembered Jung Taeon CEO, who had asked if they could go a bit slower while adjusting his grip on her hand. Even the heart that had been fluttering for no reason.

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She knew. It wasn’t something only he could do. Anyone with enough goodwill towards her could do it.

But she liked the man who, despite her feet’s condition, promised to match her pace. She liked that he treated her flaws, which she herself wanted to hide out of embarrassment, as if they were nothing, and she felt comforted by his kisses over her wounds.

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It was a confession she could never make to him.

* * *

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The room used for painting had become a mess since it hadn’t been used for a while. Although they occasionally came in to tidy up, the boundary between it and the storage was unclear. However, there was no better-ventilated room in the small annex than this one. To start working seriously, this much was necessary.

Sahee and Cheoljun busily dusted and moved canvases. Despite grumbling, Cheoljun quickly helped Sahee. If she had been alone, she would’ve spent an entire day just cleaning, but they finished the studio in just two hours.

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“Yeon Sahee.”

“Yeah?”

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While Sahee was looking around the room, Cheoljun tapped her arm. Turning around, she saw his eyes were thirsty from sweating.

“Do you have any beer?”

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“I do.”

“Let’s drink. I’m dying. Is it in your room?”

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As soon as she nodded, Uncle Bang took the lead. He quickly kicked off his shoes and dashed towards Sahee’s room. By the time they got there, he had already taken a can of beer from the fridge and opened it.

“Why is your room so clean these days?”

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“……Whatever.”

Since the man had been coming and going, she had been cleaning more often lately. Feeling a bit pricked, she responded curtly. Cheoljun shrugged and shook a beer can, asking if she wanted one. Sahee shook her head and sat at the desk. Cheoljun circled the room and stopped nearby.

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When she looked at him due to the silence, Uncle Bang was staring at one corner of the desk with a surprised look. Following his gaze, she saw the watch he had left behind, placed there carelessly.

A men’s watch too large for Sahee to wear.

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Even to someone uninterested, it was an item that seemed significant, as Cheoljun’s eyes narrowed. Feeling oddly embarrassed, Sahee said something she didn’t mean:

“……If you want it, take it.”

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“No.”

“Why.”

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“It’s ominous.”

Cheoljun shivered as if genuinely scared, waving his hand as if to say he was done with it. A shallow laugh escaped from Sahee.

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By then, Cheoljun had finished his can of beer and crushed it in his hand. Sahee stood up and turned towards Cheoljun, who was standing near the bed.

“Want another?”

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“Just one more.”

“Yeah.”

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“But why did you suddenly decide to paint such…”

At that moment, as Sahee was about to turn back to the fridge, a loud noise like thunder startled her, making her gasp. After the clattering sound, Cheoljun was sitting on the bed, his face pale.

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“Hey, hey, what’s this…!”

Cheoljun trembled, lowering his head. Sahee also looked down, following the loud crash to where the two legs of the bed frame had completely broken.

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* * *

Evening was approaching.

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Taeon, who had been lying with his eyes closed on a chair, opened them slightly at the sound of approaching footsteps. On the other side, Secretary Kim was looking at Taeon with concern.

“CEO, they’ve updated the presentation documents on the drive,”

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Secretary Kim turned the tablet towards Taeon. Taeon, who had turned his head to ease his stiff neck muscles, stretched out his hand to take the tablet.

“Would you like to rest for a bit before looking at it?”

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“The head office should close too.”

Taeon frowned and looked down. The presentation draft he had sent three days ago had been edited after consulting with experts.

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“Was there any other feedback?”

“One of the advisors said to convey that it seems to emphasize the cost aspect too much. While the financial capability of the construction company is the most critical issue in this redevelopment bid, they said it feels somewhat barren.”

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“That damn sentiment. I’m tired of it.”

“Ha ha.”

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“I understand. I’ll think about it.”

Taeon nodded and made a few checks on the edited presentation, handing it back to Secretary Kim. The next video meeting was just 15 minutes away. It was time to tighten his tie again.

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“Do you have something to say?”

Taeon picked up the tie he had thrown on top of the pile of documents and looked at Secretary Kim. Kim, who had been standing there, looking for the right moment, flinched before smiling. Taeon, deftly tying his tie, had already erased all signs of disarray.

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“About the second granddaughter of Yeonghwadang.”

“Yes.”

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“It seems Chairman Jeong has taken steps to ensure even an investigation doesn’t go through. Jung Taejun seems to have some sense, as he didn’t give any of the embezzled money to her.”

It wasn’t an unexpected move. Chairman Jeong’s boundaries were like a dartboard. If Jung Taejun were a 10-point person, Park Jisun might be around 9. To Chairman Jeong, Park Jisun was more than just a trusted shaman; she was almost like a faith.

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Taeon knew this, and naturally, so did Jung Taejun. More than that, Yeonghwadang was where his uncle, who passed away over a decade ago, was honored. Even that scoundrel had some sense of duty, it seems.

“Was there any special call from Park Jisun’s side?”

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“They said they called her to Seoul.”

“I understand.”

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Taeon gave a short laugh.

It was clear without seeing that the old fox would flaunt this as leverage to Park Jisun.

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“But according to someone who worked long in the chairman’s secretariat, this isn’t the first time for that second granddaughter.”

“What?”

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Taeon slowly raised one eyebrow.

“About 20 years ago, Park Jisun came to the chairman asking for money. Around 50 million won. That was almost the price of an apartment in Gangnam back then, so there was a lot of debate among the secretariat, but in the end, they couldn’t go against the chairman’s will. They said it was related to Chae Hyunji.”

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Since Chae Hyunji was Yeon Sahee’s younger sister, she would have been just a child 20 years ago, so what could have required 50 million won to clean up?

Secretary Kim seemed to share Taeon’s bewilderment.

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“Doesn’t it seem a bit strange? It didn’t feel like a lie, but what could happen to a child to need that much? I was curious, so I asked subtly, but they told me not to ask about that.”

“Strange indeed.”

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“Should I try to dig more when we go up for drinks?”

At his cautious suggestion, Taeon looked at him with a frown.

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“Is Secretary Kim bored?”

“Oh, no, not at all.”

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“Then we’re done here.”

Taeon smiled lightly and turned his head.

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Even if one considered shamanism as a form of self-employment, it was undeniably an expensive faith. It wasn’t just a day or two that Chairman Jeong played the role of a fanatic, and the secretaries who kept quiet about it were also amusing. From their perspective, it was serious, but from an outsider’s, it was quite the comedy.

Maybe it’s just a part-time job.

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Taeon decided to stop thinking about it. There were only about 5 minutes left until the meeting.

* * *

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“Hyeonji!”

Chae Hyeonji, sitting primly at the entrance of Yeonghwadang, looked up. Lee Hyungu was running towards her with a tacky bouquet of flowers.

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“I’m late! Huff, huff! The bus wasn’t coming!”

“I thought you weren’t coming, oppa.”

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“Why wouldn’t I come when we made a promise!”

“You could’ve run away.”

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At Hyeonji’s gloomy remark, Lee Hyungu’s eyebrows furrowed into a frown. It looked like tears might well up in his eyes any moment. Seeing Lee Hyungu’s narrow chest swell up, Hyeonji felt relieved.

“Hyeonji…”

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“You came, that’s what matters…”

“I promised, didn’t I? I said I’d protect you.”

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Chae Hyeonji cautiously hugged Lee Hyungu. Feeling his warmth as he hugged her tightly, Hyeonji rolled her eyes anxiously. It was because of the call she received from Seonho the night before.

At first, she ignored the continuous calls from an unknown number, but just as she was about to fall asleep, she received a message.

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[It’s Seonho, Hyeonji’s brother.]

She was fully awake. She immediately sat up and called back.

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“You blocked me and changed your number, and now you call? You fucking bastard! You piece of shit. You snake. You ungrateful piece of trash. Where are you? I’ll kill you, so tell me where you are.”

─ Ha, fuck. Even if you don’t kill me, I’m already screwed, so calm down a bit.

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“Who’s really fucked here, you bastard. What are you going to do with my life now!”

─ I’m really sorry about that! I’m going to prison too!

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“What?”

─ Haven’t you received any calls, noona?

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“What are you talking about?”

─ Only Taejun hyung has managed to get out of this, and we’re all fucked, didn’t you get the call?

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“What call! Explain so I can understand!”

─ Taejun hyung gambled with the money he embezzled from Jeongmun Construction, and we’re all fucked now! Ah, fuck, we shouldn’t have taken that money.

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“What, what?”

─ It’s quiet for now, but soon the news will break. Jiyeon noona is also in chaos, what about you? Your family has ties to Jeongmun, right? That’s why connections are the best, fuck.

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“When, when did this happen?”

─ It’s been a while.

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It felt like all the blood was draining from her body. Park Jisun didn’t seem to know yet, but it was only a matter of time before she found out. If it became known, even the last lifeline would be cut off.

Chae Hyunji hugged Lee Hyungu closer.

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She was anxious. She needed to get money from Park Jisun before she found out.

According to Chae Yoonbok, Park Jisun seemed to pity her, so if she mentioned getting married, something might fall out of it. For that, she needed to convince Lee Hyungu…

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“Hyeonji.”

Lee Hyungu pulled Chae Hyunji’s arms away from his chest. His face was flushed when they looked at each other. He couldn’t speak, just moving his lips.

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She had seen this kind of face on a man before. Back then, it was in a five-star hotel, and now it was just at the entrance of Yeonghwadang, but the fact that there was a man deeply smitten with her on the other side remained the same. A happy premonition rolled into Chae Hyunji’s heart.

“Let’s get married.”

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Lee Hyungu knelt on one knee, holding out the cheap bouquet he had.

“I want to introduce you formally to my parents and friends.”

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“……Oppa.”

“Will you accept?”

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“I’m sorry.”

At those words, Lee Hyungu’s eyes wavered. Even the bouquet he held trembled. Chae Hyunji smiled faintly with teary eyes.

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“And… thank you.”

“Hyeonji!”

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Lee Hyungu stood up abruptly, hugging Chae Hyunji tightly.

“What if your parents disapprove because of my father’s debts?”

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“Don’t worry about your father. I’ll talk to my parents.”

“But…”

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“Why should you worry about something you didn’t do! Don’t you trust me, Hyeonji?”

“……I’m just sorry.”

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“It’s fine. You don’t need to be. Are you going to keep making that sad face? Today is the day we promised to get married.”

Lee Hyungu nodded as if it didn’t matter either way.

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What a sucker.

Chae Hyunji mocked him inwardly while lifting the corners of her mouth that had been drooping. Then Lee Hyungu smiled as if he owned the world.

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“But I can’t do housework, I’ve only done ballet my whole life, I don’t even know how to cook ramen.”

“Who would ask you to do that? How could I let you get your hands dirty, my ballerina! I’ll do everything. I’ll take care of you.”

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“Did you promise?”

“Yes!”

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I’m getting married!

Lee Hyungu’s excited voice rang loudly at the entrance of Yeonghwadang. Beside him, Chae Hyunji hugged the bright red bouquet tightly to her chest, smiling broadly.

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* * *

Sahee, sitting at her desk chair, looked at where the bed used to be. Uncle Bang had completely dismantled the bed frame and taken it away, leaving only the mattress.

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Cheoljun, while clicking his tongue about the reason for the bed breaking due to alcohol, stayed until the end to help with the cleanup. Even though he was advised to keep his distance since it could be dangerous, he stood far away, his neck getting hot.

The bed was old, used since she was in elementary school. It had become even more worn since she left for college without anyone taking care of it. While rationalizing it this way, looking at the empty space sometimes made her feel embarrassed. She could almost hear the bed creaking all night.

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Even so, the bed was fine until he entered this room.

The reality was so absurd that thoughts about Jung Taeon CEO’s blind date barely crossed her mind.

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Perhaps that was a good thing.

Sahee sighed in frustration.

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Ding.

Ziiing.

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That’s when it happened. The phone she had placed on the desk began to vibrate. Since it was late, there was no need to check who it was.

“……Yes.”

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─ What are you doing?

She was sitting there, having grim thoughts. However, she couldn’t answer that way.

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Sahee pulled her sketchbook from the side of the desk and opened it. She also brought a pencil from the pencil holder and laid it on top.

“I’m drawing.”

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─ It feels like I’m talking to a child.

“It’s my job.”

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When she cut him off sharply, she heard him laugh softly.

That breathing sound was now so natural. Her heartbeat didn’t even race anymore. Everything felt so ordinary that it was hard to believe this relationship would be over after tonight.

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Realizing that she was the only one disturbed by the news of his blind date might have left her feeling bitter.

─ Can I come over for a bit?

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“Today…”

─ No. I know I was too much yesterday.

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At that moment, a knock resounded loudly through the room. Sahee, startled, turned towards the door. The call had already been disconnected.

Yeon Sahee.

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Hearing her name called from beyond the door, her heart seemed to race ahead. While reluctantly opening the door, she thought about the end.

This shabby nest.

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The man sitting cross-legged on the narrow floor in front of the door.

The last scene of him looking back as the door opened.

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So vivid even in the deep darkness, she felt like she could draw it with her eyes closed.

“Come here.”

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She took Taeon’s outstretched hand and sat beside him. Even after sitting side by side, he didn’t let go of her hand but instead interlocked their fingers, binding them tightly.

“Does it hurt a lot?”

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“……Yes.”

He had said he wouldn’t do it today, but who knew. Afraid that this night might deepen again, Sahee simply agreed.

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It hurt. A lot.

“Your back?”

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Taeon reached out and pressed gently on her back. As he pressed her lower back, Sahee’s body leaned towards him. Their faces were suddenly close. She stiffened, worried that her emotions might be read in that fleeting glance he gave her.

Trembling under his touch, yet when she thought about the end, her eyes just blinked mechanically.

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Her heart was not at ease. With his blind date looming tomorrow, she couldn’t hide her discomfort. She couldn’t predict which blind date would decide his marriage partner, but even the act of breathing heavily while looking at him felt awkward for a moment.

“I’ll finish inside.”

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“……I just want to rest.”

Sahee placed her hand on his arm supporting her back.

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“I want to be alone.”

Sahee, firmly rejecting him, pulled away. Not looking at his eyes by turning her body, Taeon narrowed his brows as he looked her over.

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“I’ll go in then.”

As Sahee tried to stand, her wrist was grabbed with a thud. Held in place, unable to move, Taeon rose to his feet.

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Standing in front of Sahee, who was still sitting on the floor, he looked at her for a while. When she averted her gaze, he gently turned her face back with his free hand.

“What’s this mood swing about?”

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“……”

“You were sleeping in my arms until dawn.”

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He checked her wrist, sliding his hand under her sleeve to touch the gift he had given her.

Was it a mood swing? Perhaps.

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His blind date. The grand wedding march soon to unfold. The end of this relationship.

If she hadn’t known, it would have been natural to be shocked, but Sahee knew from the start. Wasn’t it she who first defined this relationship?

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Nothing had changed from then to now. The only difference was that she had a better grasp of her situation back then.

Now…

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She desired him, reading the cold irritation in Jung Taeon CEO’s eyes, while still feeling guilty knowing he would ultimately belong to another woman. She held onto vain hopes while watching him, who seemed frustrated but eventually softened his gaze.

“You must be feeling unwell.”

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“……”

“Okay. I’ll go in. I’ll carry you to the bed.”

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“……”

“I’ll listen because I was wrong.”

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It was a foolish hope that he would collapse for her, who couldn’t reach where he was.

She found herself ridiculous. Even if Jung Taeon found out, he would feel something similar. After all, it was just a one-night stand proposal. The fact that he came here so casually when his blind date was tomorrow proved it.

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Without any explanation. As if they never needed such pathetic explanations.

So, she would never reveal her feelings to him. She could be a foolish woman alone, but she never wanted to lower her pride in front of him. Even if she had to lock herself in her room and cry alone, it was better than being the pitiable woman hanging on his sneer.

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“Yeon Sahee.”

He called her name in a coaxing tone. His gentle voice carried a hint of arrogance, typical of him.

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When Sahee reluctantly turned to look at him, he finally chuckled and lifted her up. As they entered the room, stepping over the threshold, she thought of an excuse.

Thud, Taeon gently set Sahee down on the floor, looking at the room where only a mattress and a single thin blanket remained after the frame was gone.

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“……I just threw it away because it was old.”

Sahee tried to convince herself that this was why she wouldn’t let him into her room, that this scene was awkward for her.

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It wasn’t entirely a lie. Watching Uncle Bang dismantle and carry out the bed frame made her feel embarrassed enough to struggle to lift her head. Whether it could be broken or should be broken, it was just talk; she hadn’t expected it to really happen, and she thought if he saw the bed gone, it would be quite awkward.

At that moment, an absurd laugh played around Taeon’s lips.

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“Sahee.”

“……”

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“At times like this, you should ask me to compensate. Not push me away saying you want to be alone without any courtesy.”

He looked at her with a smirk, then cupped her cheek and squeezed gently.

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“Why would the CEO pay for my bed?”

“Because it seems like my fault?”

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“I’ve slept on that bed my whole life. So, I’m the one who broke it.”

“But you said earlier it was just old and thrown away.”

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“……”

“You did like it, though.”

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At his whisper in her ear, Sahee recoiled in surprise. Taeon, standing up, chuckled and pinched her cheek not too hard before letting go.

“I’ll have a new one sent. Do you have something in mind? If not, I’ll choose.”

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“No. Don’t do that.”

“Why. Are you worried about it being found out?”

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No, I don’t want the space you leave to be filled with things you’ve given me.

One big thing was enough to make it impossible to throw everything away with just this feeling.

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“……Yes, I don’t want that.”

She felt him looking at her. When Sahee held his gaze, Taeon nodded, conceding defeat.

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“Alright. Then go out with your family and buy something comfortable. Pay with my card.”

He pulled out his wallet from his back pocket and handed her a card. When she didn’t take it after looking at it for a while, he forcibly placed it in her hand.

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“Don’t return it just because I bought you a bed. Use it comfortably from now on.”

“……”

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“Why.”

“No reason.”

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Sahee gripped the solid card tightly in her hand.

She didn’t need it; he told her not to refuse. She didn’t want to waste time on such meaningless bickering. She would take it for now and return it through his secretary tomorrow.

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“If there’s anything you want, just buy it. There’s no limit. Understand?”

“……Understood.”

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“I’d like to take you shopping, though.”

“……”

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“Hmm?”

Taeon pulled her close, lowering his face near hers. When Sahee grimaced and pushed him away, he chuckled and hugged her head to his chest.

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He playfully tousled her hair before gently cupping her cheek.

“Don’t you like it?”

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“No.”

“Why.”

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“……I don’t like crowds.”

“What if there aren’t any?”

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“There’s no way there won’t be…”

“There can be.”

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“……”

“You can clear them out.”

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Did he mean to clear out a department store? It was a statement that made no sense to her.

For a moment, she remembered a story about a politician who frequented Yeonghwadang and had bought a 1.5 billion won officetel for his mistress, which made her feel disgusted with herself.

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Still, it wasn’t like that yet. Since it wasn’t like that yet, it was okay. She would return the watch, the anklet, everything.

“I understand, so please leave. I’m really tired.”

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Sahee pushed against Taeon’s chest to calm herself.

Perhaps because she said she understood, he complied and stepped back. He left a few short kisses on her lips, then smiled and left the small annex.

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Left alone in the room, Sahee placed the card he had given her next to the watch on the desk. She also took off the gift he had given her, gathering them together.

She was glad to hate him because of this. If she could hate him, get sick of him, and gradually fade away until he became nothing to her, she would ask for nothing more.

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Sahee picked up her phone. Staring at Taeon’s number in the call log for a long time, she then blocked it decisively.