"A month... haha... It hasn't even been a week since we started dating."
It was so hard, so frustrating, and I felt wronged, like I wasn't the type of person who could gamble like this. Because I lacked the ability, I was exploited by people like that... I just felt pathetic.
"Why are you living like this, Kim Yeo-ju...huh?"
Even while blaming myself.
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"Madam."
The next day, when I got to work, Jungkook called me over. He told me his schedule and all I had to do was get to work... Ugh.
"Senior! I sent you the organized file of data!"
I pretended not to hear, lightly...what the heck. I chewed it very, very heavily and went back to the office. Oh, actually, I lied about going back. Jungkook grabbed my hand, what the heck? I was anxious and nervous, but at the same time, I was so excited I didn't know what to do.
"Shall we see each other for a moment?"
"... I'm sorry. I have a lot of work to do right now... Okay, that's all for now."
" ..... "
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A week passed. It was so painful. He kept texting me and calling me whenever he had the chance. Every time, I made excuses to get out, and both I and Jungkook were frustrated.
"Today really isn't working."
He stopped me as I was leaving work in the empty lobby and glared at me with a sharp glare. I swallowed hard, sweat dripping down my face, and tried to avoid eye contact.
"Tell me why."
"If you don't tell me, it ends here."
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" ... "
Silence flowed. We stood facing each other for the first time in a week. I wanted to hug him right away, but I couldn't. And telling the truth was even more unacceptable. Even if we broke up, it was a fact I couldn't say. If dating rumors started because of someone like me, everyone would suffer. It would be better to just break up...
"Aren't you going to tell me? Are you going to keep doing this, Kim Yeo-ju?"
" sorry. "
"Ha.. Are you saying we should break up now?"
" yes. "
I've made up my mind. The only way to save this person is to break up. Why break up so quickly after only dating for a few days?
"Yeah, let's break up. I guess you're sick of me. Ah. I never liked you before.
"Isn't there any?"
"..! J,Jungkook, that's.. "
"Okay. See you tomorrow. Have a nice day (smiles)"
After those words, Jeongguk left the lobby. His words had already broken me. I'm just not one to show affection. Thinking about Jeongguk, who must have been upset, brought tears to my eyes. But what can I do? There's nothing I can do.