We decided not to cross the line.

Episode 87. Three Days of Cohabitation (3)

“Taehyung... long time no see.”

 

 

“Jung-ah, when did you come to Korea?

Why didn’t you say anything?

Anyway, that aside...

Why are you at Hunji’s place in pajamas?

Are you guys crazy? You were just about to head out?”

What’s that luggage for, too?

Are you staying here?"

 

 

 

So flustered that

I couldn’t even get a word out,

Hunji grabbed Representative Kim’s arm and

dragged him into the bedroom.

 



‘Ha... right...

This is obviously a ridiculous situation.’

 



While Hunji was dragging Representative Kim into the room,

I quickly changed clothes and got ready to leave.

 


In no time,

the two came out of the room.

 



Seeing me after I’d changed clothes,

Hunji said in alarm.

 



“Why did you change clothes?

I clearly said no.

You’re going to the hotel with me, right?”

 



“If Taehyung goes with you, that’s enough.

Then I can trust it, right?”

 



“No. I can’t trust the rep either.

I don’t trust anyone.

This time, I absolutely won’t give in.”

 

 

I looked at Representative Kim with pleading eyes.

 

Representative Kim, with an awkward expression,

fidgeted and said,

 




“If Jung-ah stays at the hotel,

rather than Hunji coming and going,

this is better...

At least there’s no chance of being found out.”

 




“What?

Why’s your reaction so different from earlier?

What did you hear in that room?”

 



Hunji poked Representative Kim with her elbow.

 



“What?

Say it...

What did Hunji threaten you with.”

 




“It’s not like that.

I’m out of this.

From now on, you two handle it yourselves.”

 



Representative Kim glanced at Hunji and then

sat down on the sofa.

 



“How’s your injury, Hunji? It doesn’t hurt too much, does it?”

 



“Yes... I’m okay.

It still hurts if I put any strength on it, though...

but that much is bearable.”

 



“I... I came because I was worried about your arm, Hunji.

I should get going now.

Rest well for 3 days...

When are you leaving, Jung-ah?

Can I see your face before you go?”

 




“I’m staying here for 3 days, so

you can see me if Representative Kim comes over here.

Goodbye.”

 




“Uh... right... okay.

Jung-ah, don’t stay in your pajamas...

Put some clothes on.

Adults, a man and a woman, shouldn’t be doing that in one house.

You know that, right? Hmm?”

 




Whatever Hunji said to Representative Kim

made him unusually quiet

as he hurried off.

 



When Hunji came back after seeing him off,

she looked relieved, like a tooth had finally been pulled.

 



“Ah... it’s nice and quiet.

Want to watch a movie?”

 



“Hunji... should I really be here?

This...

doesn’t seem right for either Juli or

Hunji.”

 




“I don’t know about Juli,

but

I’m not letting this opportunity slip away.

Let’s not talk about this anymore.”

 



These 3 days...

I didn’t realize then

that they would cause yet another huge ripple in my life.

 



We watched movies until dawn that day

and fell asleep on the sofa.

I can’t even remember

the last time I’d fallen asleep that comfortably,

so deeply that I almost felt sorry for Julian...

I slept soundly.

 



When I woke the next day, blinded by the light,

the sun was already high in the sky.

 



Hunji, making a clattering sound,

was doing something in the kitchen.

 



“Hunji, what are you doing in the kitchen?”





“Ah... you’re awake?

I was going to make breakfast for you.

I made kongnamul soup, and the rice is done...

There’s bulgogi my mother brought over at home,

so I just need to stir-fry that.”

 



“You made kongnamul soup, Hunji?”

 



“Ah... but... I’m not sure if it tastes right.

It feels like the bean sprouts only dipped their feet in and left,

or maybe it’s fine...

Want to try it?”

 



He scooped up a spoonful of the kongnamul soup and fed it to me.

 



‘What kind of taste is this... is this just plain water...

Are there even bean sprouts in here...’

 



“Wow~~ it’s so refreshing and delicious.

You’ve got a talent for cooking too.

Was this your first time making it?”

 



“Really?

So I was just not hungry because it was morning!

No wonder...

When I decide to do something, I’m good at it,

so I thought something was off. hehe”

 



“You made it really well, it’s so tasty.

I’m praising your cooking skills!!”

 



Without thinking,

I almost covered Hunji’s cheek with my palm,

then quickly pulled my hand back.

 



“Give me the bulgogi.

I’ll stir-fry it.

Your arm hurts, and you even prepared breakfast.

We could order delivery, or I could make it...”

 



“Are you touched?”

 



“Of course. I am.”

 

 

Seeing Hunji so happy like that,

my heart only felt heavier.

 

‘Even so, nothing changes, Hunji.’

 



“What should we do after breakfast?

Want to go for a drive?”

 

As Hunji scooped rice into a bowl,

she said in an excited voice.

 



“When I got injured, I was really upset,

but you came all the way to Korea to see me too...

To be together like this for 3 days

feels like a dream.”

 



“Want to go for a drive?

Your arm is hurt too, so I’ll drive.”

 



“Okay.

Then I’ll pre-order your favorite latte and scones

in advance.

If they arrive while we’re eating, the timing will be perfect, right?

You were always the one taking care of me like this first, back then.

Now I’ll do it for you.”

 



“Hunji...

You remembered all that?”

 


“I haven’t forgotten a single thing about you.

Especially even the little kindnesses you showed me...

I remember every single one.”

 

 
"Will we... ever get to see each other again?"