Butterfly Girl

20. Bang

Although soft classical music flows, the banquet hall is filled with the sounds of people talking and the click of camera shutters.

Every time I pass by, I am struck by the strong scent of women's perfume and the rich aroma of wine.

나

I can't tell if this is an engagement party or a party -

Fortunately, the dress I had prepared just in case came in handy.

Looking around this crazy place, all I saw were gorgeous, pretty dresses and neat, sharp tuxedos.

나

Why are there so many people?

Even though Baekhyun Byun had clearly told me not to come, I wasn't the type of person who wouldn't come just because he said so.

And, in the distance, you can see Byun Baek-hyun and Kim Jong-ah.

Everyone was lost in their gaze at his neat and cool appearance.

Next to him, the owner of the dirty hands that linked arms with Baekhyun Byun was wearing a fancy dress and smiling brightly.

..I hate to admit it, but she was pretty.

김종대

hello?

Wow, this crazy handsome guy is talking to me.

나

N, who are you?

김종대

Baekhyun is my friend, his name is Kim Jongdae.

나

Oh, my name is ㅇㅇ..

Who should I say I was invited here by?

나

..I was invited because I know Kim Jong-ah's older brother.

Well, I wasn't invited, but I know him.

김종대

Where are you from? I'm the grandson of the former chairman of Group D.

You're screwed, where are you from?

나

Oh, I...

The moment I spoke, a woman ran past me and I staggered.

Kim Jong-dae supports her back and helps her stand up straight.

김종대

That's rude, is that person okay?

나

Oh, thank you -

He raises his head and looks at Kim Jong-dae, showing a grateful smile.

At that moment, Baekhyun Byun, who was over Jongdae Kim's shoulder, noticed me.

With Kim Jong-ah next to him.

For a moment, I felt a little grumpy.

I'm so nervous that I'm telling you not to come, but you insist on coming and doing this.

He's laughing hahaha with the woman next to him who almost killed him.

..I know for sure that you don't want to do that.

But, I was so intoxicated by the wine and the atmosphere that I couldn't control myself.

김종대

It's crowded and noisy here. Should we go into that room and have a drink?

You should try it too, Byun Baekhyun

나

Yeah, that's good -

Smile as brightly and beautifully as possible.

I saw Byun Baekhyun's face slightly distort, but I pretended not to see him and went into the room escorted by Kim Jongdae.

The room was quite spacious.

There were various drinks and fruits on display, and the wide sofa, like a bed, made me think of a hotel.

김종대

Take the glass.

Chaeng -

The refreshing sound of glasses clinking against each other was always pleasant to hear.

김종대

How old are you?

나

Oh, I'm twenty-four.

김종대

Oh, somehow, you're so cute -

I was embarrassed by the outpouring of praise, but I kept saying thank you.

I keep sipping my cocktails as my throat feels parched.

김종대

That's a really strong drink, is that okay?

.. I felt like my face was getting hotter.

As I continue to drink and talk with Kim Jong-dae, the atmosphere becomes more and more relaxed.

He seemed to be slowly losing consciousness from the strong alcohol, and Kim Jong-dae's cheeks were red and his eyes were slightly open.

김종대

Sigh... But Mr. ㅇㅇ.

나

yes?

김종대

It's so pretty.

A text message came along with Kim Jong-dae's words, and his voice was a bit muffled, so I couldn't hear it properly.

나

Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't hear you properly. Could you say that again?

I checked the text and said I was sorry.

문자

Byun Baekhyun - Where are you?

Kim Jong-dae must have noticed that his pupils were shaking.

At that moment, Kim Jong-dae snatched my phone, read the text message roughly, turned it off, and placed it at the end of the sofa.

김종대

Because it's pretty.

He slowly moves towards me.

The more my eyes opened, the more I knew I wasn't in my right mind.

나

Hey, Jongdae over there..?

He grabs both my wrists without saying anything.

I feel a slight pain from his strong grip, perhaps because he is too drunk to control his strength.

He kept leaning towards me, and I ended up in a very awkward position.

The air in the room felt hot because of the alcohol.

김종대

Neck line, shoulder line, so damn sexy -

나

J, Jongdae, come to your senses!!

He keeps approaching me, not even noticing that his clothes are flowing down his body, as if he's really drunk.

김종대

It's late.

Bang -

From the song Butterfly Girl - "My eyes naturally follow you with every step."