We decided not to cross the line.

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I have a lunch appointment today.

I'll come over to you after lunch.

Where should I go?



CEO Kim sent the next message immediately.




Did you... by any chance not get any sleep last night?

Hunji, don't contact you like that anymore.

He told me to tell him.





I don't want to take up Taehyung's time
 
I'll come that way.

Where are we having dinner?





Why do you sometimes draw such lines?

It's not like it takes up much time...

Just tell me where I'm going.






I'll send you the address, so check here.

What time will you be back after finishing your meal?






[no...

Come on, let's have lunch together today.






Taehyung, you're the one who shouldn't cross the line.

Just tell me around what time you'll be back after your appointment.






[2 o'clock..]






[See you later.]






I did some work at the officetel in the morning.

It seemed like I should leave for the meeting place around 1 o'clock.





From now on, CEO Kim near my house

I thought it would be better to avoid meeting.

Instead, since it is the appointment I asked to see...

Near the meeting place for CEO Kim,

I sent the address of a hotel with convenient parking.





After finishing work,

As I set off for the hotel

The words I want to say in my head

I organized it once again.







"Hey, Jeong-ah, over here!!"






CEO Kim, who had arrived early, recognized me first.

As I sat in the seat opposite,

I scanned his attire.







You look cool, maybe because you have a lunch appointment today.

The tie and suit colors suit Taehyung well.





You actually had the luxury to give such a compliment?

What would you like to drink?






I'll have a warm Americano.






You don't usually drink Americano, do you?






I need to drink something bitter today to sober up..






Are you acting like this because of yesterday?

I recognized you because you and Hunji are our employees.

I was just telling you to be careful.

I think you're taking this way too seriously.






No. I've been too complacent lately.

It was something that could have happened at any time.






Whenever... that's true...

It can happen at any time while you are together.






He took a sip of coffee,

It seemed as though they were waiting for me to say the next thing.






So, about that,

From now on, to anyone, anywhere

When I hear stories about Hunji

Please tell me it's absolutely not true.

Say no without any room for doubt.






I looked straight into CEO Kim's eyes.

He looked at me with a puzzled expression.






You mean absolutely not?
 
Are you planning to break up if there's a scandal?

 





I don't want to go that far...

I have a plan.

So please make sure to do that.






I finished answering

I drank coffee to avoid his gaze.






You need my help, but

So you're saying you won't share your plans as well.

You're being selfish again...

I told myself back then that I couldn't catch two rabbits at once.

I told you clearly.






I am not asking this as a friend,

I'm doing this to the CEO of Hunji's company.

But do I have to share my thoughts too?






Representative Kim adjusted his posture from leaning back in the chair,

He rested his arm on the table and spoke.





Then I’ll speak as a friend.

You go to such lengths to plan your relationship...

Do you have to?






I crossed my arms and leaned back in the chair.






"Not this tiring relationship for me"

You're talking as if there are other options?





 
He stared at me intently without answering.

I didn't avoid his gaze for a while either.

  



While holding the coffee cup,

I stared into the distance for a moment, then looked at him again.

He didn't move a muscle,

It seemed as though he didn't want to miss even the slightest change in my facial expression.






"Taehyung, do you want me to be by your side?"

Or do you want to be by my side?






He took a deep breath upon hearing my question.





Do you really have to divide it into such a dichotomy?

It's the same as being together anyway.

Instead, make a plan in advance of what might happen.

There's no need to be anxious...

"Isn't dating supposed to be that comfortable?"






I answered while letting out a deep breath.





Isn't dating the biggest event in life?

If you are too comfortable, you might lose interest quickly.





As I stood up from my seat, I added a word.




In my opinion

Mr. Taehyung...

It seems like he wants me by his side.

I asked.

Think carefully..."





As I paid and headed to the parking lot,

I sent a message to Hunji.





[i miss you..]





After having a conversation with CEO Kim,

Strangely enough, I really wanted to see Hunji.




""What is love...?"