They're looking down at Sungjin who's cleaning up the drink and Sungjin looks at Wonpil for a clue on what to do, but Wonpil shrugs, his expression slightly panicked and Sungjin makes a decision, just like he did when he took Wonpil away from the altar.

"Hey babe, didn't see you there," he says, and walks up to him and places a soft kiss on Wonpil's forehead, and Wonpil just panicks even further. They share a moment of eye contact that conveys the message,

There's no getting out of this now, huh?

The atmosphere is tense as Sungjin excuses himself to clean up the rest of the drink. Wonpil wishes Sungjin pretended like he didn't notice and just walked away - now that Sungjin's played into the boyfriend role, there'll be a lot more lying to do. Wonpil watches as Sungjin helps with a warm smile, assuring the girl that it's okay, politely refusing her offer to buy him a new one, and he wonders if Sungjin is just naturally, genuinely kind. When the latter returns to the table, that's when the questioning begins,

"What is your name?" the woman asks,

"Park Sungjin," he answers,

"Why are you standing and not sitting?"

"I have to go to work soon,"

"I see."

"Upon noticing my son," Oh, that's his mom...

"It seemed like you each didn't know the other would be here,"

"That's because Sungjin's a professor and I work in the mornings, so it's very rare we see each other." Wonpil answers this time,

"I was not asking you, Wonpil." she shuts him down without missing a beat and Sungjin says,

"Like Wonpil says, that is our reality. Also, considering I haven't had my caffeine and was set on getting to work right after I picked up my drink, I genuinely didn't see him until I had that, unfortunate, run in."

Wonpil looks at Sungjin and wonders how and why he's taking this interrogation so well.

"Where do you work?"

"I am a professor in the department of Music at Seoul National University,"

"Impressive workplace and position, but a wasteful department," and Sungjin just takes the hit with a nod. He checks his watch before saying,

"If you'll excuse me, I have to go to teach the bright kids of the future my wasteful course," and Wonpil almost cracks a smile at Sungjin's audacity to say that to his mom.

"I'll see you later, yeah?" Sungjin says and it catches Wonpil off guard so he goes,

"Huh?" because they have no way of guaranteeing they'll see each other later and they can't really exchange numbers right now.

"Oh, yeah! See you," Wonpil says with a forced smile and Sungjin is out the door after bowing politely.

What the Hell was that, Sungjin thinks as he gets into his car and drives to work.

Back at the cafe, Wonpil's cursing the string of events that have lead up to this moment. Just why did it have to be this cafe?

"Kim Wonpil," his dad states,

"Park Jinah," he addresses and they both look at him,

"The catastrophe that was your wedding is unacceptable. I thought we all understood what was in jeopardy with that union, the amount of jobs and money that depended on your wedding, and Wonpil runs off with some random man we have never seen, and you stand at the altar with the widest smile on your face."

"This was a business deal that has been completely ruined due to both of your selfishness and greed," his mom adds and Wonpil wants to laugh at the irony,

"We've expressed multiple times that we did not want to go through with this," Jinah says,

"But eventually you said you would." Wonpil's dad points out,

"Even have it in writing with both of your signatures. Everything was fine until Wonpil's boyfriend," he says that word with such distaste,

"Showed up."

"And now things have blown up way out of proportion and out of our control. Your parents are just as furious, and now the media coverage is loving the story of Kim Corporate's heir having an affair with a man, and running away on the day of the wedding," his mom says,

"How unprofessional."

"Weddings aren't supposed to be professional," Jinah says,

"In our world, it is. Don't fool yourself, sweetie. You do realize that this business deal would've merged two large companies and your parents were simply trying to marry you off-"

"Enough." Wonpil cuts off, he doesn't care for the rest of the drama but doesn't like his mom belittling Jinah.

"Anyway," his mother complies,

"We've arranged this meeting with both of you to go over the terms you've broken within the contract."

"We get it, we didn't get married, I ran away with a stranger-" he catches himself and continues naturally,

"-to all of you guys, and Jinah was happy I did."

"And now we have to deal with the consequences. Your parents want to withdraw the deal, both of our reputations are compromised because you children couldn't understand the weight of this union."

"Our happiness and freedom shouldn't have to be compromised for your net worth," Jinah says, she's always been the one to speak up.

"If you want happiness and freedom, leave your titles and families." Mrs. Kim says,

"God, how could you be so horrible,"

"Oh please Jinah, no flattering."

The rest of the meeting is just a formal confrontation of the occurence, and discussion of what's to be done next. They go their separate ways, Wonpil's parents getting into their car while Wonpil meets with his own driver.

"Do you need a ride home?" he asks Jinah,

"No, it's okay, thank you... Also, by the way your boyfriend is really cute. You should've told me about the plan beforehand,"

"It wasn't a plan, and he's not my boyfriend. I don't even know how old he is," he whispers, and Jinah looks extremely confused,

"But he handled everything so easily,"

"I don't know how he did, but I promise you the most we know about each other is names and appearance," that last feature causes Wonpil's mind to recall that night, Sungjin's hotel room and the way his lips felt on his.

Wonpil and Jinah have been on the same team of not wanting to get married ever since the business proposal was brought up and later confirmed. They're honest with each other and would often meet up to discuss on ways to dispell the wedding.

"Really? And he just played along like that? Does he know who you are?"

Wonpil remembers him telling Sungjin his name and there was no reaction whatsoever,

"I don't think so. I like it that way,"

"Wait, if you guys were practically strangers why did he just take you?"

"I don't know, I'm going to talk to him right now," he says,

"You just let him take you?" she laughs at the ridiculous thought,

"It was a fun night," he says vaguely,

"Yeah, those hickeys when I saw you the next morning said so-"

"Okay, I'm gonna go now! Bye Jinah!" Wonpil says, rushing to his car and Jinah gives a laugh and a wave.

"Where to?" his driver asks as Wonpil gets in the car and answers,

"Seoul National University."

Sungjin finishes up his last lecture and collects his things, puts on his coat and is walking out to the parking lot when he notices 2 figures waiting near his car.

"Oh," he sees upon recognizing Wonpil,

"Didn't think I'd actually see you later today when I said that this morning," he says and Wonpil doesn't laugh.

"So, what's going on? How'd you find me?"

"You said what department you were in, and I recognized your car,"

"Okay, and who's your company?"

"This is Jinyoung, my driver, he knows everything so you don't have to pretend," and Jinyoung gives a respectful nod while mainting his serious expression to which Sungjin gives a nod back.

"So why're you here?"

"You made everything worse this morning," Wonpil says,

"What did you want me to do? I looked at you for direction and you shrugged,"

"Well, when I shrugged I didn't think you'd resort to acting as my boyfriend," Sungjin furrows his brows in irritation,

"Because that's what I was addressed as. Would you have preferred me saying, 'Oh no, I'm not his boyfriend I just stole him away that day, took him to another wedding and topped the night off with a makeout session in my hotel room'. Oh yeah, I'm sure your mom would've loved that," he says,

"We are adults, Sungjin." Wonpil starts,

"We can't fake a relationship,"

"No one said we had to, tell your parents we broke up, problem solved." and Sungjin is walks toward the driver's seat door,

"Too late, they already know too much about you. They know your name, your place of work, they're probably researching you as we speak," Sungjin looks at him in disbelief,

"You're joking, right?" Wonpil looks at Jinyoung whose expression is still serious and then back at Sungjin,

"Do we look like people who enjoy jokes?"

"You liked mine at the wedding," Sungjin comments under his breath and Wonpil hears it but decides not to comment on it.

"So what if they know a lot about me?"

"They can ruin your life, Sungjin," Wonpil's tone has changed from stern to concerned,

"So easily." he adds, as fact and as if he's seen it before. Sungjin closes his eyes and leans his head back to the sky with an exhale. He slowly opens his eyes and looks at Wonpil,

"Just who are you?" his expression adding the question of: and what the have I gotten myself into?

"You know what I said at the wedding? That thing about my backstory being too long?"

"That was when we were strangers, so get to explaining yourself, boyfriend,"

"Don't call-"

"Real or not, that's what your parents think I am and that's what they're judging me as."

Wonpil sighs but doesn't reply, so Sungjin opens the car door which causes Wonpil to say,

"Fine, follow us. We'll go somewhere else, I don't want to tell my lifestory in a parking lot," walking to the car and opening the door as Jinyoung is already in the driver's seat,

"Just tell me the address, I have a GPS," Sungjin replies and Wonpil laughs,

"Oh yeah, I'm sure you know how to use that correctly, right?"

Sungjin repeats him in a mocking tone, scrunching his nose and sticking out his tongue in immature rebellion,

"Just follow us," he says before getting inside the car. Sungjin rolls his eyes before he gets in his car, starts it and reverses out of his parking spot and follows Jinyoung and Wonpil.

They're at a cafe, rather far from the heart of Seoul to which Sungjin complains and Wonpil says he'll pay the gas money.

"Are you not gonna order anything?" Sungjin asks as he's scanning the menu. Wonpil sits in front of him,

"Also, why did you just send your driver away?"

"I'm not here for treats, and because he's known me since we were kids, he doesn't need to listen to my life story."

"Fine, suit yourself. But I think you could loosen up a bit," he says, a genuine suggestion and Wonpil looks at him for a few seconds before scanning the menu.

"So, is this your business side?" Sungjin asks as they're waiting for their drinks, Wonpil eventually gave in and ordered a latte. 

He nods in response, and doesn't expect the warm smile he gets in return.

"I'm not a potential business partner, so you can relax."

"We'll see about that," he replies, suppressing a smile because he doesn't know why the corner of his lips are tugging upwards.

Their drinks come and Sungjin's sipping on his cappucino, complaining that he didn't get his drink earlier this morning so Wonpil should take the bill.

"Aren't you too comfortable with me?" Wonpil asks, and Sungjin shrugs,

"Well, it's not like we're strangers anymore. I thought we had something," he jokes with an offended scoff and Wonpil laughs. 

"We do, boyfriend," he replies with a playful yet nervous smile, and Sungjin's reminded of why they're here in the first place.

"So, Mr. Kim Wonpil, tell me what the I've stepped into,"

"Profanity," and Sungjin rolls his eyes,

"I wouldn't necessarily say stepped, I'd say it's more like... like you crashed full speed into a concrete wall?" he nods,

"Yeah, that sounds about right." and Sungjin sighs,

"Perfect, I love doing that in my free time." 

"Do you know Kim Corporate?"

"Does it produce amps?"

"No,"

"Patch cables?"

"What? No,"

"Instru-"

"No music gear, Sungjin!" Wonpil cuts him off and Sungjin has an amused smile on his face.

"So, what about it, then?"

"How do you not know one of the biggest companies in our country that also exports worldwide?"

"'Cause I don't care about business. I prefer, what did your mom call it? Ah, a wasteful area of interest,"

"Is this a joke to you?" his tone changes, and Sungjin settles down, hooking his finger on the handle of his mug. 

"I'm just trying to make light of a situation that seems pretty damn dark." 

Wonpil knew that from the day he met him. Granted, he never expected to see him again, but Wonpil was interested by the liberating feeling Sungjin gives off, and he still maintains that aura.

"Anyway," Wonpil starts,

"Kim Corporate is my family's company that was built from the ground up by my great-grandfather."

"Ah, Kim Wonpil," Sungjin says, and Wonpil oddly likes the way he says it but brushes it off, continuing,

"It's net worth is in the hundreds of billions," 

Sungjin whistles, eyebrows raised at the impressive number,

"The head of the company is always the direct son of the previous head, and considering I'm the youngest child and I have 2 older sisters,"

"The company is yours," Sungjin completes,

"Will be," Wonpil corrects,

"Maybe, we'll see how this whole thing plays out." he corrects himself and Sungjin stifles a laugh,

"Now, Park Inc." 

"Hey, that's my family name," Sungjin says happily and Wonpil narrows his eyes,

"Are you a manchild?"

"Sometimes. Jealous?" he challenges and Wonpil rolls his eyes before continuing,

"That girl you saw beside me earlier was the bride we ditched at the altar. Her name is Park Jinah, she's on my side, hence why she let you just take me away. Her parents are the owners of Park Inc., also a very big company that I'm assuming you know nothing about,"

"Correct." and Wonpil cracks a smile,

"Our marriage was a business deal to merge the companies, which would've put our combined corporation at the top of Korea's businesses. Not just in net worth, but in resources, factories, world exports, jobs and a lot of other things. Park & Kim Co. will be the leader in economics, but clearly, there's been a slight speed bump and now you're in the eye of the storm."

Sungjin looks at him, Wonpil tries to read his expression but it's impossible.

"Is it really that big of a deal?"

"What?" 

"Blowing off a marriage that neither parties wanted to go through."

"Yes, it is a huge deal." Wonpil says, getting angry, and that sets him off,

"I've been raised and trained all my life to fill the role of my father, to take over this company. I've given up a normal life, a ton of fun things and happiness for this company. I signed a contract that Park & Kim Co. would come to life, and my parents don't have another son to rely on. I was fluent in multiple languages by the age of 13, was always home schooled so I had to learn social skills with the maids and butlers, my best friend became my driver because of his family debt to mine and that ed things up even if he refuses to admit it. My older sisters got to live a normal life because they weren't going to be head of Kim Corp. one day, so they know what it's like to go on vacation, they know the feelings of roadtrips, watching fireworks, having fun... They got married because they fell in love, not because our stocks are declining and it's the smartest business move." 

He stares at Sungjin whose expression is still unreadable,

"S-Sorry, I don't know why I just said all that-"

"So, what do you want?" Sungjin asks, surprising him,

"Huh?"

"If you're so set on not letting that training and suffering go to waste, why did you let me take you? You're aware of your role, and you've sacrificed a lot for it, yet you essentially threw it away even when I gave you a chance to go back. So, what do you really want? You got mad at me for asking if this was a big deal, but you weren't upset with me in the car, at the wedding, in my hotel room." Wonpil wonders why he even had to mention that, and Sungjin once again prompts,

"So?"

"I don't know." he admits, looking at Sungjin with a set jaw and Sungjin nods.

"That's okay, you know," he says before taking a sip of his drink,

"I get it, you're the only son, the heir to a huge company but," he shows a small smile,

"You're also a young 20..." Sungjin eyes Wonpil as he tries to get the last digit right,

"8?"

"6." he corrects, and Sungjin quickly resumes,

"26 year old man who probably wants to just live a little sometimes. That's not a crime, you know?" and Wonpil just looks at him in silence. He doesn't know how to respond, so he jokes,

"Do I look 28?"

"I was just betting you were my age. Is there anything wrong with being 27?" Sungjin teases back,

So he's older. And upon receiving a slight shake of the head and smile from Wonpil, he continues,

"So, it's okay if you're still confused about inheriting the company or running away. But unfortunately, the reality is that we have a situation to deal with right now. You tell me it's too late for me to get out, so what do I do?"

"Can you just pretend to be my boyfriend until I figure something out with Jinah?"

"Okay. That doesn't entail much, does it?" 

"Well, it does... My parents already think you're my partner, and there's that situation with the Parks," as Wonpil is listing what fake dating would really involve, Sungjin's eyes widen just slightly,

"Hey, can you tell me the conditions somewhere else?" he cuts off, surprising Wonpil,

"What? Why? I didn't even finish my-"

"Please." and his eyes are pleading, and Wonpil nods slowly. Sungjin's getting ready to leave while Wonpil's pulling out his wallet to pay for the drinks when he hears,

"Sungjin?" and Sungjin whispers,

"."

"Hey," the voice says and now it's beside Wonpil.

He looks up and to his side to see a man who looks around their age, his black hair rather long to contrast his undercut and he's quite attractive, Wonpil admits. 

"Hey, Jaebum," Sungjin says, sounding strained and Wonpil looks at him curiously.

"It's been a while," he says, and Sungjin just nods,

"Yup," and Wonpil looks back and forth between them, wondering why it's so awkward as they just stare at each other. Jaebum showing a sad smile and Sungjin just looking sad. Wonpil clears his throat, breaking both of their trances,

"Oh," Jaebum says,

"Sorry to interrupt, you're clearly with company, I was just surprised to see you."

"Yeah, you and I both," Sungjin replies with a half-hearted laugh,

"So, how've you been?" 

Seriously? Wonpil thinks, even I can see Sungjin's uncomfortable, what the Hell is this guy doing? 

"Okay. You?"

"Been good," Jaebum replies with a nod before shifting his attention to Wonpil and their eye contact is long enough to prompt an introduction,

"I'm Wonpil," he says and extends a hand that Jaebum reluctantly shakes, his grip a little too tight for Wonpil's liking.

"Jaebum," he says,

"Yeah, I gathered," he comments, but with a smile to take off some edge,

"Well, Sungjin and I were just about to leave, so if you'll excuse us,"

"Oh, but you guys aren't even done your drinks yet... Surprising choice, where's your usual Americano, Sungjin-ah?" and Wonpil looks at Sungjin who doesn't appear in the mood to answer, so he says,

"He felt like changing it up." and he gets up, prompting Sungjin to get up with him and he does.

"It was good seeing you," Jaebum says with a smile and Sungjin forces one back and just nods before walking out with Wonpil.

He doesn't say anything and Sungjin's grateful. Due to their sudden exit, Wonpil didn't have time to call Jinyoung so they're back in Sungjin's car, just sitting in the parking lot. 

"Sorry," Sungjin starts and his smile makes Wonpil's heart ache just slightly,

"How much was my drink?"

"Don't worry about it." and they settle back into silence. 

Sungjin closes his eyes as he lets out a long exhale, before putting on a smile again,

"So, what were you saying? About fake dating you?" Wonpil eyes him, curious as to who exactly Jaebum is to make someone as free and bright as Sungjin turn so suffocated and dull. 

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Hi Hello MyDays, my name is Zen! Happy New Year I hope you guys enjoyed the second chapter, the beginning is always a little slow so I hope you can bare with me! please comment any thoughts on it! ah, the introduction of Jaebum hehe. If you guys wanna be friends, feel free to contact me on

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