We decided not to cross the line (Season 2)

Episode 16. Junga runs, Hoonji flies

After going to see the stars with Hunji

we became cautious with each other

as if we were lovers starting anew.





Both I and he

didn’t seem to want to

repeat the same mistake again.





Every day, between the café work and

the adaptation work, I was busy.





That day too, I was working hard

at my desk.




As usual, Mr. Woojin, who came to buy coffee,

held out an envelope to me.






"What is this?"





"Um... do you like watching performances?"






"Yes. I do. But..."






"I bought this because it’s a performance I wanted to see.

I bought 2 tickets because I wanted to go with Ms. Jeong-a."






"What? With me?"




Mr. Woojin hesitated for a moment, then said.





"Would you like to go with me...?"





"Ah... well...

it’s so sudden..."






"If Ms. Jeong-a doesn’t want to go,

then I won’t go either."





"No, why?

You said you bought them because you wanted to see it..."






"I do want to see it, but

seeing it together is more important."




At that moment, Hunji came to mind.



If he found out that I was going to see a performance with Mr. Woojin,

he definitely wouldn’t like it.




'But...

we haven’t said we’re starting over yet...'




Seeing me hesitate,

Mr. Woojin said.





"Then... please take both of these tickets, Ms. Jeong-a.

Go see it with someone you want to see it with."





"What? That’s a bit..."





"It’s okay. Then..."




I hesitated for a moment, then

called him back as he was walking away.




"Mr. Woojin! Let’s go see it together. The performance..."





"Really?"





On his face

a bright expression quickly spread.





"When is the performance?"





"This Sunday at 4 p.m."





"Okay. Got it.

Then let’s meet in front of the theater by 3:30.

Let’s watch the performance and have dinner together."






"Dinner? Yes!! Sounds great.

Then I’ll see you Sunday, Ms. Jeong-a."






After Mr. Woojin left,

Jisung stared at me intently.


After hesitating for a moment, he spoke carefully.






"Isn’t that moving a little too fast?"





"It is a bit overwhelming...

but well... it’s just a performance and dinner, so

it should be fine."





"If his team members show up, I’m thinking I’ll eavesdrop a little.

Just to see what kind of person he is...

And if anything happens that day,

call me right away. Boss.

Got it?"






"Jisung... I’m touched."





This time, I decided to come clean to Hunji

before he found out from someone else.




[Hunji. Café customer Mr. Woojin invited me to go see a musical,

so I said yes.

I definitely told you in advance.]





'Why do I have to go this far?'




Anyway, I still have memories of times I tried to hide things from Hunji

and ended up getting caught later, causing me trouble.

Maybe that’s why, after sending the message,

I actually felt at ease.





Since he was probably filming, only after a long while

did Hunji reply.




[Just the two of you are going to see a performance????????

After saying we’d think about it for 3 months, this is cheating!!]





[We said we’d think about it for 3 months,

so it’s not cheating. We’re not even anything yet.]





[You’re really going to do this?

Then I’m going to that performance too!!!]





[Whoa, whoa... calm down.

I’ll tell you everything I said.

Okay?]





[What do you mean, okay.ㅡㅡ]





'I’m glad I didn’t mention dinner too.'





On Sunday, I met Mr. Woojin in front of the theater.



Among the actors cast as Dracula,

I thought actor Shin Sung-rok suited the role best,

and it just so happened that day I got to see that actor’s performance.





A stylish pair of leather pants, a white blouse,

and even a red cape.

His appearance was incredibly captivating.



Especially the songs he sang in his deep voice

mesmerized the audience in an instant.

If it were me, I’d have offered up my neck too.




In the final scene,

seeing Dracula unable to turn the person he loved

into a vampire,

and instead taking his own life,

I suddenly thought,




'Is that what true love is?'




Forgetting that Mr. Woojin was sitting next to me,

I cried for a long time.

Only after the performance ended did I feel a little awkward.





"Are you okay, Ms. Jeong-a?"





"Ah... yes..."




As soon as the performance ended, embarrassment rushed over me.





"I’m not trying to bite Ms. Jeong-a,

so why are you crying so much..."





"Were you embarrassed because of me?"





I hurried to the bathroom and fixed my tear stains.





'Ah... how am I supposed to show my face now...'




I thought as I came out of the bathroom.

But Mr. Woojin looked at me and said,




"Honestly, I’m more moved by Ms. Jeong-a getting so absorbed

and emotionally invested in the performance than by the performance itself..."




"What? You’re teasing me now, right?"




"No... really.

The fact that you still have that kind of sensitivity

makes you look lovely."




"I guess that just makes me immature, huh. Haha

I cried so much that I’m hungry now too...

Mr. Woojin, what do you want to eat?"




"Actually, without even asking Ms. Jeong-a,

I reserved a famous restaurant nearby.

It’s a place known for pasta and steak. Is that okay?"




"Yes. I like pasta.

Then let’s go there."




At that moment,

my phone rang.



The moment I checked the screen,

I froze for a moment.




'Whoa... Hunji actually called...'




"Hang on. I’m going to take this call.

Mr. Woojin."




I stepped away and pressed the call button.




"Did you enjoy the performance?"




"Yes."




"I’m near the theater now.

I’m coming to pick you up, so wait there."




"What? You’re coming here?"




"Yeah. The performance is over, right?"




"Ah... it is, but..."




"Come to the back of the theater."




"Hunji! Wait a second!"




"Oh. I got a call from the office, so I have to hang up.

See you later."



Beep.



I stared at my phone for a while.





"What do I do.... This is bad..."




I went first to where Mr. Woojin was.




"Mr. Woojin.... I’m so sorry.

Something urgent came up at home,

so I don’t think I can have dinner today.

I’ll definitely treat you next time.

I’m so, so sorry."





"No, it’s okay.

Nothing bad happened, right?"




I couldn’t think of

what to say.




"Well...."




"I’m fine, so don’t worry about it

and just take care of your business comfortably.

I’ll drive you there.

You said earlier you didn’t bring your car."




"No, no.

I’m sorry about breaking the promise, but

I’m going to head back there and take a taxi.

I already called one."




After parting with Mr. Woojin like that,

some guilt remained in a corner of my heart.



A little while later, Hunji’s car arrived.

I got into his car.



Hunji seemed really excited about something.




"Did something good happen to you today, Hunji?"




"Ahem~ I was already thinking about us having dinner together

after the performance!"




"Gasp...."





"How well they suit each other... where?"