The younger man's direct approach
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"...Please...don't say things like that.."
"..I'm sorry... Yeoju.."
"...don't be sorry."
"...It was the manager who was at fault. Don't talk like it was me."
"I really... don't want to hear it."
Clearly, I did nothing wrong. Hanging out with Jungkook while meeting the manager?? All for the manager's sake, I forced myself to do things I didn't like, and even though the manager knew I didn't like Jungkook... why do you make me feel bad, like it was my fault? Why are you making me feel bad? Why are you making me feel bad...
"..I'm sorry.. I'm so sorry..."
"Just... give me some time..."
"I'll... stop liking you... so you don't have a hard time..."
"You can hate me... Just stay at the company..."
He seemed so desperate. So... pitiful. He clearly didn't like the manager... But maybe it was old feelings lingering, or maybe my heart was just too soft, but I wanted to forgive him. I wanted to give him another chance. If the manager could shake off his feelings for me, or if he couldn't shake them off and didn't let anyone know, wouldn't Yoon Joo-hyun be better off too...?
"...Be nice to Yoon Joo-hyun."
"Don't miss out on the person who only looks at you, Manager."
"It's really hard to only look at one person, so do your best while you have the chance so you don't regret it later."
"..Unless you want to lose Yoon Joo-hyun too."
"...Is this the right place...?"
"...It's really huge.."
"It can't be compared to our company..."
"Is it really our Jungkook? He's cool, my boyfriend."
Today, I was in a bad mood, so Jungkook came running to my office right after work. It was my first time at Company K, so I was a bit hesitant, but after seeing the luxurious interior, I started to think that this was Jungkook's office...? I always felt uncomfortable because Jungkook always brought me here, but even though I don't have a car, I wonder if Jungkook will be happy if I wait for him first??
"What brings you here??"
"..Uh...I came to see Director Jeon Jungkook..."
"The director...? Huh? Are you the manager's wife??!"
"Huh..yeah..?"
"I've heard a lot from the director, ma'am."
"The director will be coming down soon, so please wait a moment."
I wanted to surprise Jungkook by going to his private office alone, but it was too far away, so I decided to ask at the information desk. The employee was surprised when he saw my face and called me "Madam." I wondered, "Jeon Jungkook has been telling everyone about me...???" It was surprising that so many people knew me, but I was also worried that they would make fun of Jungkook for being just an assistant manager at a small company.
"...? Honey...? Why are you here..?!"
"We came to see Kkuki!"
"Did you come here by taxi??"
"Yeah, yeah, it was so big I almost got lost..ㅠ"
"Why did you come here, bothering me?"
“It would be more convenient and better if I picked you up at my sister’s company.”
"Sister, your legs hurt..."
Jungkook ran to me and hugged me as soon as he saw me. I was embarrassed because there were so many people around, but I was so happy. I heard he took a taxi to the office, but he looked at me with concern, worried that my legs would hurt from the short walk from outside to inside, which was quite funny. Still, I really liked Jungkook's concern. It made me feel loved.
"If I want to see Jungkook, I can even cross the ocean??"
"Phew...ㅋㅋㅋ When did you become so sly ㅋㅋ"
"They say that when you love someone, you start to resemble them... I think I'm starting to resemble you..."
"That's good. It means we love each other."
"Then of course, who else do I love besides Jeon Jungkook?"
"I really love you, you idiot."
"I love you too, honey."
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