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Pretending Not To Love
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Joo Eun’s POV:

 

When I woke up the next morning, I noticed that my brother was still at home. He was sleeping in and I wondered why. I glanced at the wall clock once before heading into the kitchen and started preparing breakfast.

 

Once I was done, I placed them on the table along with the plates, knives and forks but there was still no sight of him. I tiptoed into his room and double-checked his alarm before walking away and preparing lunch.

 

I quickly packed the lunch boxes and placed them on the table with a note on it before going to get ready for the College. When I came back to the breakfast table after getting ready, I noticed that he had finished his breakfast portion and had taken the lunch box with him.

 

I felt my spirit being lifted up and I did the rest of the work jumping around merrily. I got to the College right on time and sat down on one of the front seats, smiling all along. I sure was an extra bit happy that day.

 

 

A few minutes later, Mr. Kim walked in. “Good morning beautiful ladies and handsome boys, hope you had a wonderful day yesterday. Now everyone get back to your seats and answer your roll call.” He ushered everyone to occupy our respective seats before he called out our names.

 

After he was done with it, he turned towards the entrance and looked for the professor in charge of the next class but he was nowhere in sight. So he slowly walked out of the class and looked in both direction before walking back in.

 

“Looks like your professor is a little late.” He announced to the class before he looked at me. “Oh hey, did you get to meet your friend yesterday without getting lost?” he asked.

 

My face heated up and I smiled shyly before nodding my head. “It’s good then. One can easily get lost in this campus, you know?” I just looked at him without replying anything. “Because I did in my initial days here,” he let out a chuckle. “Oh, what was your name again? Sorry, I’m really bad at remembering names.”

 

“It’s okay, Mr. Kim. It’s Lee Joo Eun.” I smiled at him.

 

“Just call me Moon.” He beamed at me, making me blush while the other girls glared in my direction.

 

Luckily I got saved by the entry of the professor and so Mr. Kim, I mean Moon left the classroom before waving at us, a little more in my direction.

 

I fanned myself a little after he exited before concentrating back on the class. The rest of the class went by in an orderly manner and before we knew it, it was the last class.

 

We were all a bit tired by then, even though it was just the afternoon and I was starting to feel a bit hungry as well. I eagerly waited for the class to get over and as soon as it was over, I quickly packed my bags and walked out of the classroom.

 

I remembered about the meeting with Mijin. So I took out my phone and dialed her number. A few ring later, she picked up the phone, “Hello Joo Eun-ah, I’m almost near the College. Will be there in a few minutes.”

 

“No problem unnie, take your time. But I’m feeling a little hungry. So could I wait for you in the cafeteria while having my lunch?”

 

“Sure. I’m hungry too. Could you get me a plate as well?”

 

I agreed to buy her a plate as well before hanging up the phone and heading towards the cafeteria. It was a bit crowded but mostly people were finishing up.

 

I stood in the line and waited for my turn as I glanced around. I opened my bag to take out the money when I noticed that I had forgotten to bring my lunch box.

 

Left with no choice, I decided to buy a plate for me as well. My turn came in no time and I bought two plates of food for Mijin and me. After paying for it, I grabbed the plates and looked for an empty spot.

 

Upon finding one, I started moving towards it, doing my best not to knock down someone or get knocked down by them. But it was not an easy task, let me tell you.

 

Just when I thought I almost made to the table safely, when someone brushed past me, knocking down my balance of the plates. But it didn’t fall down, since some guy caught hold of it.

 

“Here, let me help you.” He took one of the trays away from my hand.

 

“No, it’s okay.” I told him but he motioned me to keep walking, with a smile intact. I stared at the deep dimples that formed on his cheeks before I realized he was waiting for me to walk to my table since we both were blocking the path.

 

I quickly apologized to everyone before walking towards the empty table while the guy followed behind with the tray. I placed my tray on top of the table before turning around and taking the tray from the guy.

 

“Thank you,” I smiled at him, “And sorry for the trouble. I should have been more careful.”

 

“It’s okay. Not an issue. Have a nice meal.” He smiled and walked away.

 

I sat down on one of the empty chairs and waited for Mijin. She walked in a few minutes later and glanced around, searching for my table. I raised my hand up a little and waved at her.

 

She quickly spotted me and marched in my direction before flopping herself down on a nearby chair. “I just saw EXSY righ

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Guys, it's been nearly a month since my last note and I still haven't made an update. I'm really sorry about that. I had my surgery just last week and in recovery now. So I couldn't really sit and work on the next chapter yet. Hope you all can understand. I'm extremely sorry about the delay.

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fayrenz #1
Chapter 47: i teared up at the end ♡ i liked how this chapter had such positive progress, and there was no unnecessary drama from Sooyoon's parents, I always love to see such supportive family members, it really warms my heart ;;; and how Sooyoon proposed was really ♡ and Mijin being pregnant & Jiwoong haha, they really are so cute together! There's so much else, all the big and lil things, that I can't properly or possibly mention but have to say that this chapter was fulfilling to say the least! Although, I really hoped to see a bit more on James, like if not a full-fledged part about him but a little tidbit about how he'd going on about his life from here onwards... even Moon! I know that it could be kinda obvious and I also agree it is good enough to be left to the reader's imagination but what to do they are my faves here :P This is certainly not a complaint but just me pining about those two cuties lol



Anyways... moving on to our star couple... they really are precious! What really got me was the change in Joo Eun's nature/behavior... like a couple of chapters (?) back, she was really emotional and her thoughts and worries were so self-restrained, I really liked how the enlistment and the overall progression of their relationship from that previous point to here have brought her out of her self-restrained behavior, as in, although she was angry when Sooyoon was hugged by Hye Jin, but she didn't linger on it by thinking of Sooyoon's situation, part and fault in it. It was so subtly implied, I really liked how you just left that change flow into the plot itself instead of explaining it :3 Also, though all those parts about Sooyoon wanting to "escape" after the proposal, so funny xD But even in the jokes it's so apparent how much he loves Joo Eun, and how patient and understanding he is (actually both are of each other's competencies & flaws). They certainly match together so well, and what's the best part about it is that it wasn't this perfect when their relationship started out. You've shown them grow, commit mistakes and then learn from them and then become stronger, better for each other ♡



This really was such an amazing story! I understand how hard it is to be so invested in a story and the amount of effort that goes into making every chapter happen! I am really grateful that you put in such efforts and didn't give up on it despite of everything! I thoroughly enjoyed it-- each and every word ♡ Tysm for this beautiful story!!!!! and I look forward to the new stories you might have in your mind for us ♡♡♡
fayrenz #2
Chapter 46: Aw I am happy to see that they aren't apart for the entire of Sooyoon's time in the army. These meet ups are really important for their relationship and for themselves individually, I could feel how both of them were so anxious of being apart and meeting even for a bit reassured them so much. This chapter was really precious, from Joo Eun's friends and James coming over, Mijin and Jiwoong dating(how cutee) Joo learning how to cook thinking about Sooyoon and finally when they briefly met... It was lovely ❤️
fayrenz #3
Chapter 45: Yay! I am happy that Joo Eun got better. The whole part with Moon and James was so precious. I totally agree with James, no one is worth ruining your own life like this hehe. And the end in which both Joo Eun and Sooyoon are doing their best in their own ways while they wait for each other... awww ♡ Even though you say it was a filler, it was such an important chapter portraying how Joo Eun overcame the absence of Sooyoon and then deciding to proceed and do best with her life too. I enjoyed reading it! Tysm for the update ♡♡♡
fayrenz #4
Chapter 44: Joo Eun acted a bit selfish here, imo. But she's in pain and Moon and James will hopefully guide her and comfort her until Sooyoon is back. It was a nice chapter, cannot wait for more! ❤️❤️❤️
4dcutie20
#5
Chapter 43: TT TT TT TT thyre so cutee.....aww my hrtttt.... thy gotta wait fr 2 yrs..sigh... well its all for good i guess.... thank u for the update unnie ya!!!!!
fayrenz #6
Chapter 43: the bag of presents and the way Sooyoon professed his love ;;; ahh it was so sweet and precious ♡ it was so sad they had to part but I am also so glad that it wasn't on bad terms and they sorted everything out before his enlistment and are going to stay together. They seriously are so cute and even James ♡♡ I am excited for what happens next ^^ ♡
4dcutie20
#7
Chapter 42: kyaaaaaaaaaaa affter a longg timeeee....it feels so guud...awwww thyre united im so happy..grinning ear to ear.....good job unnie...cant wait for part 2!!!!!!
fayrenz #8
Chapter 42: Aww they are finally together! They are really so cute and James being a protective yet supportive brother ❤️ oooh cant wait for the trip ❤️❤️ tysm for the chapter ❤️❤️❤️
fayrenz #9
Chapter 41: oh dear, i really wonder what Sooyoon's reasons are! I hope it's just the enlisting and they get to talk over it and get together! i really crave them to be together and James is so cute he was barely able to hide it from Joo Eun all she needed was to read his voice when she asked him hahaha xx thank you for the update!! looking (patiently) forward to more :3
4dcutie20
#10
Chapter 41: awww did sooyoon rejected her coz he is enlisting???? ahhhh ...im emo...go grl run to meet him nd smack him fr being a stupid and say u willl wait him....sobs*
and........thaankkkks fr the update unnie ya~