Seo Yeo-ju
— You’re not the client.
I added another layer. How embarrassing and disconcerting it must have been for someone whose iron wall suddenly crumbled. When I spoke, Attorney Kim's colleagues reacted with a teasing tone.“Congratulations, good luck.”After cheering them on, they went on their way.
seokjin kim
—Why did you do that?
Seo Yeo-ju
— A lawyer shouldn't lie.
seokjin kim
— Ah, but that’s true···.
Seo Yeo-ju
— Are you really thinking of getting along with me?
seokjin kim
- yes?!
Seo Yeo-ju
— Or just let it slide. Why are you so excited?
seokjin kim
— So you don’t mind? You suddenly became a couple?
Seo Yeo-ju
— I actually like Attorney Kim better, don't you think? And it's not you, it's me, Seo Yeo-ju.
seokjin kim
— Yes, Miss Seo Yeo-ju. I'm sorry, I got too excited.
Seo Yeo-ju
— I'll go. I'll contact you later. Take care.
seokjin kim
— ···Go in.
They say Attorney Kim has a secretly cute side. I saw it. Earlier, when Attorney Kim's colleagues were leaving after offering words of encouragement, his ears turned red. So, after parting ways with Attorney Kim, I went to a cafe alone to enjoy my daily life. I ordered coffee, sat by the window, took out my laptop, searched Attorney Kim's photos, and stared at them.
Seo Yeo-ju
—You’re handsome…
It's been so long since I broke up with Attorney Kim, and I've been missing him. I stared at his photo for a while, then I entered his contact information I'd received earlier and was about to call him, lost in thought, when a cafe worker came over and invited me to speak. I was so startled that I moved my hand, barely noticing the caller, and ended up chatting with him.
taehyoung kim
— You're here again?
Seo Yeo-ju
— Yes? How did you know I was here again?
taehyoung kim
— It's not an ordinary face.
Seo Yeo-ju
— Oh, I guess I looked a little funny.
taehyoung kim
— No lol I just noticed you because you’re pretty. By the way, do you know lawyer Kim Seok-jin?
Seo Yeo-ju
— Oh, yes. Do you know?
taehyoung kim
— Of course I know hahaha he’s my older brother.
Seo Yeo-ju
- yes?!
There was absolutely no reason not to be surprised. The cafe worker who approached me, saying I was pretty, and the lawyer I'd fallen for, Kim, were brothers. This wasn't common. I was so shocked and embarrassed that I couldn't even speak.
taehyoung kim
— It's Kim Taehyung. We're both Kims. But what's your relationship with my brother?
Seo Yeo-ju
— Yes? Ah... that...
taehyoung kim
— It must not have been easy to become close with your brother... How did you become close?
Seo Yeo-ju
— It just so happened... I can't say we became close. We just chatted a little?
“Then, isn’t that a bit disappointing, Miss Yeoju?”
Suddenly, I heard Attorney Kim's voice from somewhere. I turned my head to look behind me, but he was nowhere to be found. Thinking I'd misheard, I tried to continue the conversation with my younger sibling when I heard the voice again.
“Call.”
Seo Yeo-ju
— Oh! Just a moment.
taehyoung kim
— Yes, I accept it.
Then I looked at my phone. I saw that there was a call, so I politely went outside to answer it.
Seo Yeo-ju
📞 What is it? I'm surprised.
seokjin kim
📞 Did the call come from Yeoju?
Seo Yeo-ju
📞 Me?
Then I remembered my hesitation earlier. Then I realized I'd pressed the wrong button and felt ashamed. I simply apologized, wondering if I might have bothered someone who was already busy.
Seo Yeo-ju
📞 Oh, sorry. I must have pressed the wrong button. I'm sorry, you must be busy.
seokjin kim
📞 Ah... That's a relief. I called again and didn't hear anything, so I thought something was wrong. Then I heard my little brother talking and was relieved.
Seo Yeo-ju
📞 Were you worried about me?
seokjin kim
📞 So, aren't you worried if someone calls you and doesn't respond?
This was the first time anyone had cared so much about me, and I felt a pounding of excitement. I was feeling shy all by myself, but this was turning into a complete joke.
seokjin kim
📞 Don't be too shy.
Seo Yeo-ju
📞 What the?! Are you looking at me?
seokjin kim
📞 I came because I was worried. In front.
After Attorney Kim finished speaking, I looked ahead and made eye contact with him. He waved and approached me, a slight smile on his face. His face was completely different from the one I'd seen when we first spoke, and it was fascinating. How can someone change so much?
Seo Yeo-ju
— Why did you come all the way here when you’re busy?
seokjin kim
— I’m not very busy right now. By the way, my younger sibling said that Ms. Yeoju was pretty.
Seo Yeo-ju
— You heard everything...
seokjin kim
— Just ignore my brother. He's like a wall I've built. He's a gold digger and likes any woman.
Seo Yeo-ju
— That's the complete opposite of Attorney Kim lol
seokjin kim
— Still, an iron wall is better than a gold digger.
Seo Yeo-ju
— Hahaha is that so?
seokjin kim
— Are you interested in my younger brother?
Seo Yeo-ju
— Yes? Of course not. I'm interested in you, Attorney Kim. How many times do I have to tell you before you understand?
seokjin kim
— Ah... But, Ms. Seo Yeo-ju. What does it mean to like someone?
Seo Yeo-ju
— Yes...? If you ask me suddenly... Hmm... I'm excited, I miss you, and wouldn't these two be enough?
seokjin kim
— Miss Yeoju.
Seo Yeo-ju
- yes?
seokjin kim
— I was excited for you, and I wanted to see you after we broke up.
“Then, do I... like you, Miss Yeoju?”
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