“Eomonim, can I see you for a while today?”

“I’m quite busy today Jaejoong. Can you tell me what is it about?”

“I think Yoomi ssi must have told you about our misunderstanding.”

“Oh yes. Are you going to talk about that? Jaejoong ah, you have to tell me clearly. I want to know how you are acquainted with Miss Park too.”

“I will tell you everything. When will you have time?”

“I’m free at 4.00 p.m. Can you make it then?”

“Yes eomonim. And may I request you something?”

“Sure. What is it?”

“I tried calling Yoomi ssi but she won’t pick up my call.”

“Do you want me to bring her along?”

“Yes.”

“Okay.I’ll ask Yoomi to join me. Where should we meet you?”

“I’ll book a room in Yoomi ssi’s favorite Japanese Restaurant.”

“Okay I know where it is. So, see you there.”

“Deh. Thank you eomonim.”

“Deh.”

Mrs. Jung ended the call and clasps her hands before she nods.

“Let’s see what secret is Miss Park been hiding.”

                                                                                                ***

“How is it?”

Yonghwa asks when Shinhye went inside his room.

“It’s the first time I found President scary.”

Yonghwa chuckles.

“Are you scared?”

“A bit.”

She pouts.

“I’m all alone in the chilly room. But the nervousness makes me sweating.”

“Did omma say something hurtful?”

“I still can manage.”

But she doesn’t stop pouting.

Yonghwa smiles and sits on the edge of his table.

“Come here.”

Shinhye obeys and walks to him.

He pulls her to him and embraces her while he her back.

“I’m sorry.”

Shinhye nods.

“I don’t know how to save you last night and that I had to reveal our relationship.”

“Director.”

Shinhye calls and pulls away a bit from him.

“Wae?”

“Do you still keep in touch with Mr. Kim?”

Yonghwa nods.

“He still holds some share here. What’s with him?”

Shinhye snakes her arms around his neck and shakes her head.

“I just want you to have some private talk with him. You know; men’s talk.”

“Hmm should I?”

Shinhye nods.

“Maybe he has things to share with you.”

“Baby, I know you are keeping a secret but do you have to keep it from me?”

“Of course. Or else people won’t believe me anymore. And that is why I ask you to talk to Mr. Kim. You will know it.”

“What if he won’t tell me?”

“Ahh I didn’t think about that.”

Shinhye pouts.

“Stop pouting. I’ll try talking to hyung neh.”

“You will?”

Yonghwa nods.

“Now cheer up and let’s date openly. When should I meet your parents?”

“I’ll think for the right time neh.”

“Arasseo. Now go back to work. And be yourself.”

Shinhye nods and skips to the door.

She turns around when she reach the door and mouthed I love you before she disappear behind the door.

“How can I stop loving this woman?”

He thinks before he too continues his work.

                                                                                ***

“We should just go back to the hotel.”

Yoonyoung nods and stands up.

“Maybe I walk a lot.”

Haejin helps her stand and supports her by holding her waist.

“Leans on me as you walk.”

Yoonyoung nods and walks carefully, trying to not lean on Haejin.

“I said lean on me.”

Yoonyoung did as she was told to.

Haejin holds her with care, making her feels secure.

She lifts her head a bit and she saw worries on his face.

“You should tell me if you are unwell.”

She nods.

“Do you want to go to a hospital?”

“It’s just a cramp.”

“Don’t speak as if this is your second or third.”

“I’m fine oppa.”

“You are not.”

Haejin stops walking and looks at her.

“I’m angry about this marriage, yes but I won’t let you sacrificing anyone of you. You or the baby.”

Haejin runs his fingers through his hair.

 “Just be the old you. Scold me when you are mad. Tell me when you are displeased. Be the old you Yoonyoung. Be yourself.”

Yoonyoung lowered her head.

“I changed oppa. The baby makes me change.”

Haejin stares at her for a moment before he let out a sigh.

“I’ll carry you.”

He carries her bridal style and walks to their rented car; ignoring the eyes that are looking at them.

                                                                                ***

“Do you have time?”

“Deh Seunghyun ssi. Waeyo?”

“Can I have your time for lunch today? Or dinner?”

Shinhye checks on Yonghwa’s schedule and nods her head.

“My boss is having a lunch appointment so lunch will be fine. Where should I meet you?”

“Do you still remember the steak house?”

“Yes. Are we having steak for lunch?”

Shinhye laughs which makes Seunghyun chuckles.

“If you don’t mind.”

“I wouldn’t mind. I need some protein today.”

“Okay, let’s meet there.”

“Okay. See you later.”

Shinhye ended the call and walks to the photocopy machine with a few papers.

“Busy?”

Shinhye almost jumps in shocked.

She looks around and bites her lower lips.

“You shouldn’t be here. President is watching us.”

“I’ll make excuse if we were found out.”

He grins and gives her a surprise kiss.

“Director!”

She pouts and stomps her feet.

“Wae?”

Yonghwa smiles; happy to see her cute gesture.

“Do you want me to get fired?”

“Aniyo. Arasseo. I’ll go and do my work okay.”

Shinhye smiles and nods.

“Be a good boy arasseo.”

Yonghwa grins and walks to his room while Shinhye continues her job.

                                                                                ***

“The meals are lovely.”

“I’m glad you eat deliciously.”

Shinhye laughs and wipes .

“I’m famished. Been through a long day today. And it’s just lunch time.”

“Why? Work load?”

Shinhye shakes her head.

“It was something else.”

“Care to share?”

“I think I’ll keep it to myself.”

Shinhye sips her juice.

“I hope it’s dinner time so that I can have some wine.”

Seunghyun chuckles.

“I can accompany you for drinks?”

“Can you? I badly need some alcohol.”

“What about we meet tonight?”

“Aren’t you busy?”

“I’ll close at 7.00. So how about 9.00?”

“Okay. I’ll pay.”

“I’ll choose the most expensive wine then.”

Shinhye widens her eyes.

“I’m kidding.”

He chuckles.

“Ohh. I thought you are serious. Your expression is serious when you said that.”

Shinhye rubs her chest in relief.

“Should we just go for beer?”

“Do you know any place with great athmosphere?”

“My chingu’s.”

“Chinca? Can we get some discount?”

Shinhye grins.

“We sure can. I’ll fetch you okay.”

“No no. You shouldn’t have to.”

“It’s late. I can send you home.”

“Okay. Since you are oppa’s friend.”

Shinhye smiles and finished her juice.

She quickly grabs her handbag when she looks at her watch.

“I have to go now. See you later Seunghyun ssi. Thank you for the meal.”

Seunghyun looks at her and waves his hand as Shinhye walks quickly to the exit.

“See you tonight.”

He whispers with a smirk on his face.