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— Ah, can’t we just stay a little apart here?
— What, bro? You're off work?
— Ms. Yeoju told me to get off work?
— Boss! Sorry to interrupt your good time!
—Why? What's going on?
— That... ran away.
— So. You have to catch it. Why are you here?
— Ha... I just got out. You two go in. I'll take care of it.
- really?
— Mr. J, what should I do if I can’t get off work… I’m sorry, I told you to do it…
— It's okay. Don't be sorry and go in.
— Okay, I'll ask! Thank you! Hey, do it right.
— Sorry!! Please go in. Please go in, Sister-in-law!!
— Oh, right... Thanks for your hard work.
In the end, it was just K and I. Boss should be the busiest, but J is the only one struggling. Maybe he's just stepping aside for us. After all, J has always been a supportive and encouraging presence for us.
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—Why were you crying earlier?
—Huh...? What are you talking about? Why am I crying?
— Don't even think about fooling me anymore. I can read your mind now.
— Oh, right... I told you I didn't cry. I was wrong.
I was surprised. No, not just surprised, but so unexpected that I was flustered. I assumed she wouldn't know, but did my obvious, pleasant remark prove to be counterproductive?
— I wish there were no secrets from me, at least. It's harder for me to endure the heroine's hardships alone.
— ······.
— But if you don't want to say anything, you don't have to. If you're having a hard time, you can lean on me. That's why I'm here for you.
This man never ceases to impress me. When I think back to when we first met, he's so different, I sometimes wonder if he's really me. But I'm always the one being touched. I want to give back, but I've always been protected, always on the receiving end. That's why I don't want to share his sadness.
— Give me your right hand.
—Why the hand?
— I just wanted to hold you for a moment.
— Keep holding on.
We arrived home, hand in hand. Ah, the three of us still live in that hideout. There are so many memories and affection for this place that moving wasn't easy. I opened the door and tried to go in.Beep-It kept getting wrong and wouldn't open.
— Oh, I changed that to the day we first started dating. I think I forgot to change my password.
— What, why are you telling me now?
I casually dialed the number on our first date, and when the door opened, I went in. But I was truly, truly surprised. Unexpected moments often come to me.
— Hey···. What is all this···?
—Thank you for picking me up today. If you hadn't come, I would have been in trouble.
— K···.
The scene I was seeing was so beautifully decorated, with balloons everywhere, it looked like a proposal was being prepared. It was so unexpected, I was so overwhelmed with joy that I cried tears of joy.
—Why are you crying...ㅋㅋㅋ Heroine, will you marry me?
‘Pang bang!!!’
Mr. J followed in, fireworks going off. Seeing him here made me wonder if all that had happened had been planned. I was so happy, beyond words. K then showed me a beautiful ring, something he'd prepared for me, and held it out to me.
— When did you actually prepare this?
Without a moment's hesitation, I extended my hand to him. K slipped a ring onto my finger. It felt like a dream. I was so happy I couldn't even think about anything else.
— Thank you, my lady.
— Give me your hand too. I'll put mine in too.
- here.
- pretty.
‘Pang bang!!!’
— Oh no!! Surprise!
The killer I'd seen earlier came in, setting off firecrackers from behind. The sound of the firecrackers startled me once, and then the killer came in with a bouquet of flowers, startling me again.
— Now, can I really call you sister-in-law? Congratulations, sister-in-law!!
— Hahaha really... Thank you. It's huge, isn't it?
— This is a bouquet of flowers prepared by the boss.
— Oh, really? Did you prepare it?
— Yeah. It’s a bit big so it’s hard to lift, right?
— It's okay lol What is this? A letter?!
— Read it alone. It's embarrassing...
I opened it briefly and saw the letter paper was densely packed with writing. Thinking that this was absolutely destined to make me cry, I folded it back up and clutched it tightly in my hand.
— I'll see you later. I think I'm going to cry...
— Yeah lol
— Then you two have a good time again. I'll go with him again.
— Going to the store?
— I'm staying out overnight today. Have a good time.
- yes?
- brother···.
— Hey, don't be impressed. I'm going.
— Let's go in!! Have a good time!
— Okay, go in. Thanks!
- thank you!!
In the blink of an eye, the two of us were left alone. Suddenly, feeling awkward, I stared at the bouquet of flowers in my hand. K must have noticed this, as he cautiously spoke to me.
— Read that letter now.
— Right now? I could really cry?
— Read it, just once.
- okay.
I set the bouquet aside for a moment, opened the letter, and, calming myself, slowly read it. I didn't know why she wanted me to read it now, or if she wanted to see me cry, but I did.
Hello, Yeoju. It's already been over a year since we met. There have been many difficult days and many good days in between, but I hope you feel like the good days have outweighed them all. I will always be by your side, just like I always have, and I will love you for the rest of my life. This is my first time liking someone, so I may be very immature, but please understand. I'm still looking for ways to love you more. I will continue to do so. You must have been taken aback when I suddenly asked you to marry me, and I'm sorry I suddenly asked you to do it without consulting you. That's how much I love you, Yeoju. That one feeling will never change. I hope you'll be even happier after getting married, and only good days will fill your lives. I will be by your side and love you for the rest of my life. Yeoju, I love you! Oh, and is there something you haven't done for me? You said you'd give me whatever I want. Can I use that now? If so, would you nod?
As I read, crying, I looked up at K at the last sentence. I don't know what it was, but I wiped the tears away with my hand, met K's eyes, and nodded. Then, K took a step closer to me.
— I love you, please.
With those words, K kissed me. It was our first kiss, and the most nerve-wracking moment. It had been a long kiss, and my heart was pounding so fast, like an earthquake. The words I wanted to say had all crumbled away, and now my mind was filled with just one word: "trembling."
— I love you, Jeon Jungkook...
— I love you, honey.
— Huh?!
- cute.
— Ah... Stop it. It's embarrassing...
— I'll make you smile from now on. Let's be together for the rest of our lives.
Just thinking about the past was so hard, but now I'm feeling a little better. It's not like I've become numb, but rather I'm rationalizing and holding on. Perhaps I've persevered because K was always by my side, both then and now. Now, I really want to rely on K and live a good life. I hope Chapter 2 of my life, marriage, brings only happiness.
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Thank you to all the readers who have enjoyed ‘Temptation of the Killer’ so far.
Actually, it ended quickly because there wasn't much material.
We're preparing a sad new work that will make winter even colder, so please look forward to it. 🫶
