It was just like that where Minho and Sulli developed a routine between the two of them over the course of a week after the ‘first date’. It started by going on small dates to build on the ‘dates’ they have to fill but also, just as the week after went by, they were not only going on small dates but also having late night phone calls, eating lunch together and Minho picking up Sulli from home and dropping her off to the company or simply, it’s those little things that Minho does such as carrying her purses or anything heavy in her hands. It’s through this developed routine do they look more like a real couple that has everyone being jealous of how cute they were being

“I didn’t know you had a boyfriend, Miss Sulli.” says Yeri as they were both at a small restaurant, eating traditional Korean food during their lunch hour. Sulli had invited for Yeri to come with her and eat some of the best korean food aside from her mom’s cooking of course as Sulli wanted company. They were situated comfortingly and had talked amongst each other despite being in a fairly large amounts of people as Yeri brings this topic up.

“Uh, yeah I do. We decided to just keep on the low until now actually. We thought it’s the perfect time to let everyone know” Sulli reasons, trying to not look suspicious as after all, they are faking this relationship without having others know besides themselves. As much as Sulli loves Yeri like a little sister, she can’t let her know about this. It’ll just complicate things  and she doesn’t also want Yeri to get disappointed in her for doing something like this as it is really to be even considering it.

Over the years that Yeri has been working for Sulli, she has only witnessed one relationship with her boss and though that past relationship ended on good terms as far as what Sulli has told her, she notices that Sulli is a lot more happier with this one. It’s not to say that Sulli wasn’t happy with her past relationships but something about this new relationship tells Yeri that this is good for her and he genuinely seems like a good guy for her boss especially after the efforts he has been showing the past week

“You’re happy, right unnie?”

“I am. I really am.” Sulli says genuinely, smiling and nodding happily. For Yeri, it doesn’t matter who the guy is but what truly matters for her is to see Sulli happy and treated with uttermost respect and love. She wants nothing more for her to get the love and care she deserves from someone who is willing to give that to her unconditionally

Just like trust, happiness is also very fragile and maybe it’s the rush of it al and maybe too early to say l but Sulli feels genuinely happy right now. Maybe it’s due to the fact that Minho has been nothing but the absolute sweetest when it comes towards her or maybe it’s a budding new friendship, whatever the case maybe, Sulli feels really happy these past weeks. She doesn’t know how long this is type of happiness will last but for right now, she’s happy.

“Oh? Isn’t that your boyfriend, unnie?” Yeri says, as she spots him coming closer to the restaurant door and eventually walking towards where they were sitting as he soon as he spotted them. Yeri has seen Minho once or twice ever since they have been ‘going out’ publicly and still it shocks her at how handsome Minho really is up close and personal, she thinks he’s a whole art sculpture to which Yeri is sure that Sulli will most likely agree with.

Turning her body and looking at the same direction where Yeri is looking at, indeed it is Minho who’s walking towards their table, wearing a smile that’s nearly half his face. Sulli didn’t told him anything about her whereabouts and she’s sure that Yeri hasn’t mentioned anything to him so it caught her by surprise to see him here.

“Hey baby, ” Minho says as he eventually got to where they were at and kissed Sulli’s cheek. Though they have been on several ‘dates’ now, this is actually the first time Minho has initiated a more intimate contact so as a natural respond, Sulli goes wide eyed and looking a bit shocked before quickly realizing that Yeri is in front of them. To make up for it, Sulli quickly smiles and tries to cover the fact that Minho just kissed her cheek for the first time. Thinking about it now, Sulli has gained a bit of an understanding to why suddenly Minho came

“How did you know where I was?” Sulli asks as Minho takes the empty seat beside her. At the corner of her eye, she sees Yeri with her eyes slightly wide and mouth slightly agape to which she finds kinda cute. Her little Yeri seems to have grown a star struck  feeling for her ‘boyfriend’

“Aren’t you gonna properly introduce me to your companion first?” teased Minho, laughing slightly which makes Sulli sigh just a bit.  Yeri finally snaps out of her trance and getting back to her senses before bowing her head slightly. Minho chuckles, she’s a bit adorable he thinks to himself

“Baby, this is my personal assistant but more like my little sister, Yeri. Yeri, this is my boyfriend, Choi Minho” Sulli says, looking back and forth from Minho to Yeri as she introduces one other. Properly now, Yeri gets up and starts to bow but gets stopped by Minho who says it’s not necessary, even stating that she’ll be like his own little sister now as well. Hearing this, Yeri becomes a bit flustered, cheeks slightly turning pink.

“Sir, you don’t have to…” says Yeri shyly which makes Minho smile fondly. He has heard alot about Yeri actually from Sulli and how she would always say that Yeri is very cute and seeing it in front of him, proves her correct. Minho doesn’t have any younger siblings, only an older brother and so Sulli seeing Yeri as her little sister makes Minho a bit giddy because he also wants to treat her like a little sister too and wants to experience what it would be like taking care of a someone younger than he is.

“Sir? Don’t you think that’s a bit formal, Yeri-ah? especially considering that I’m dating your ‘older sister’? Please, it’s okay if you want to call me oppa. I don’t mind. ” says Minho, smiling cheekily. Yeri is still feeling a bit flustered, words unable to come out of properly. Sulli laughs as she thinks quietly to herself that this might just be the start of a good friendship between the three of them.

“Okay now, really, what are you doing here and just how did you even know where I am?” Sulli asks as it quieted it down again. Wrapping an arm around her shoulder, pulling her in a little closer, by Minho doing this, Sulli was yet again caught by surprised with the sudden contact again which makes her breath hitched just a bit. As he pulls her closer, their  faces got closer as well and Sulli swears that she feels her heart racing like a horse on a race track, waiting to just jump out of her chest. She already knows that her face is probably already a bright shade of red and she doesn’t know how to react

Sensing her slight discomfort, Minho moves a bit farther from where he has pulled her but kept a distance that made it still looked as intimate as they were just a few seconds earlier. Minho doesn’t really know why he suddenly got the urge to have Sulli close to him as possible and maybe it’s also the fact that they are in front of someone Sulli knows and thus, they have to play their parts and act.

“I missed you..” Minho wasn’t lying or pretending per se, he really did miss Sulli even if he just saw her a couple days before. Maybe it’s because he has gotten used to her company for the past couple weeks that it feels a bit strange to not have seen her after being surrounded by her presence for some time now. Minho finds it kinda strange how much he has grown fond of Sulli and how much he seeks for her when she’s not around.

“That still doesn’t answer my question of how you knew where i was?” Sulli eyes Minho questioningly. Minho bubbles a small laugh, removing his arm around her shoulder and smiled towards her cheekily. As all of this is happening, Yeri, who was still across from Sulli, saw their interaction and couldn’t help but think they’re already an old married bickering couple and finds its endearing and cute. Who would’ve thought the charismatic ceo of Choi Inc., Choi Minho, is a  weak man in front of his girlfriend.

“Yeri, did you tell him where we were?” Sulli then asks Yeri, raising her brow.

“I’m sorry Miss Sulli but Mr. Minho was every persistent on telling him where you would be today. I know I don’t usually disclose your location when it comes to private matter so I’m sorry.” says Yeri, a bit of guilt covering her face. Sulli shakes her, assuring her a bit that it’s okay. She guess things like this will happen so she shouldn’t be really surprised. What really surprised her is how Minho went basically out of his way to know where she is at, it’s almost bordering obsessive and a bit stalkerish in her opinion, not really knowing how she feels about that. Sulli thinks to herself that she’ll talk about this privately with Minho later.

“Please, next time, when you do miss me and want to know where I am, just text me okay? don’t ask my assistant anymore, that’s just creepy.” Sulli says, eyeing Minho seriously to which he receives the message loud and clear. Minho knows that he shouldn’t have done it but he just wanted to make a small surprise. Though thinking about it now, this might just be too uncomfortable for Sulli especially considering the fact they’re still knowing each other and barely trusting one another.

As that was cleared up, the air and the atmosphere was a lot better for Sulli. She began to feel more comfortable again and it was nice. During their time together in the duration of their lunch time, Minho and Yeri got to know each other a little better; even cracking jokes here and there, roaring up laughter between the three of them. Sulli didn’t really know what to expect what can come with Minho being there along with Yeri but it’s nice and warming to see how all three of them are getting along great. Though it hits Sulli’s heat with pang just a bit as she starts to realize that though they could be all be good friends, what Yeri knows about her relationship with Minho is all fake and she doesn’t know how to reveal that to her once the time comes especially after sensing how close they will get.

It’s sometimes during these times, where personal and business, comes together and clashes. This is also the time Sulli starts to realize that maybe she wants all of this to be real. Maybe she does want Minho to surprisingly show up to where she might be at and surprise her. Maybe she wants those close to her to get along with the man in front of him, without the lies or pretenses.

Just maybe.