“Marriage Blue”
Episode 49 | A and B, B and A
전정국
Hey, I'm back.
As I took off my shoes and entered the living room, I saw the female protagonist sitting listlessly. Her expression was no different from before, blank.
"What are you doing here?" He approached the sofa, bent his knees, and draped the blanket over his shoulders. The woman's hand touched the hand on his shoulder.
김여주
Oppa… Did you meet him?
전정국
…Huh?, that’s…
Yeah… Jungkook hesitated whether he should be honest or not, but he nodded his head in response belatedly.
김여주
You must have heard the whole story.
전정국
… … Somehow it happened.
I sat down next to Yeoju, feeling like the conversation would drag on. She might not have wanted to talk, but I wondered if I'd taken things too seriously.
전정국
My brother cried a lot…
I know. Because I saw it. As Yeo-ju stared straight ahead without answering, Jeong-guk couldn't keep his hand still on her thigh. He played with it, even picked at it with his fingernails. Yeo-ju spoke.
김여주
…you want me to talk to you about meeting my brother?
The heroine looked at him for a moment, then let out a hollow laugh. Then, in a hoarse voice, she muttered to herself, "Of course I should talk."
전정국
…what would you like me to do?
김여주
I don't know. It's just... It's just, everything feels dark.
The heroine frowned as she washed her face dry. She had to make a decision. Perhaps because the answer was already decided, she didn't want to say it out loud.
The answer was obvious, but I really hated it.
김여주
…I'll take care of it. Sorry for bothering you for no reason.
The female protagonist, rising from the sofa, stormed into her room. Who could say who was having a harder time? Both of them looked precarious.
The next day. Yeoju stepped out of the house for the first time since that day's events. She went to the cafe where she'd heard about Woohyun. Stepping back in, she felt as if the memory of that day had come flooding back.
김지원
Lady, are you okay?
Manager Kim, who had been in constant contact since the affair, told her that Kwon Woo-hyun had resigned. Yeo-ju smiled brightly at her, sitting across from her.
김여주
How have you been?
김지원
Is my well-being important? Your well-being is more important.
He smiled bitterly. "I'm really okay." At the female lead's words, Jiwon narrowed her eyes even further and grabbed her hand.
김지원
You may be okay, but when other people see you… you’re so dangerous.
김여주
It's really okay...
김지원
I heard the story. He said he and the designer were on good terms. Before Team Leader Kwon left, he told me everything.
Well, I trusted you until the end. You're trustworthy, or something. Just the thought made Jiwon shiver, his shoulders trembling.
김지원
It must have been hard, right? If you're connected to your family... I've said it all.
김여주
……
김지원
So, have you talked to the designer?
I shook my head. I told her I didn't have the confidence to talk to her face-to-face, and Jiwon looked at me with concern.
김지원
…Yeah, I think that would happen to me too.
김지원
But, you really won't regret it, right? Breaking up like this without even talking.
The heroine's mouth snapped shut. I understand how scary it is, and how difficult it is to face it. But if we break up like this without saying anything, won't I really regret it later?
김여주
……
김지원
I think so. There's nothing in this world more luxurious than regret. No matter how scared you are, you'll regret this moment you couldn't say.
The female protagonist, her head wrapped around her chest, sighed. "I don't want to break up. I still love and cherish you so much. But I feel guilty about pretending not to notice and continuing to see you..."
김지원
My lady… …
김여주
Sir, what should I do now?
Jiwon pulled back his chair, stood up, and silently embraced Yeoju, stroking her back. How difficult it must have been... At this very moment, Jiwon's embrace felt like a mother's to Yeoju.
After a while, they held each other tightly. Jiwon slightly distanced himself from Yeoju and spoke. His face seemed determined.
김지원
Lady, won't you go to America with me?
김여주
… … Yes? Why is America suddenly…
김지원
Actually, I was looking into changing jobs, and I heard it would be a good idea to build a career at an American company. I got a great opportunity... So, I thought it would be good to go with you.
I waved my hand. America, huh? If I interfered, it would be a bit…
김지원
What are you talking about? I'm suggesting that you go with me.
As I was looking at Jiwon in a dazed state because of the sudden suggestion, Jiwon bent down and placed her hand on the female lead's thigh and spoke.
김지원
Could I stay in Korea? Something like this happened. I think it might be a good idea to leave for a while.
김여주
… … Agent
I hesitated for a moment. Going to America would be much better. I could study fashion, which I'd always wanted to learn more about, and most importantly, I could escape from this place.
김여주
Could you please give me some time to think about it?
His face lit up. "Of course I'll give it to you," Jiwon said, standing up with his knees bent. "The exit is a month away. There's still plenty of time. Think carefully."
김여주
…thank you.
Soon, Jiwon went outside to a sudden phone call. Yeoju pressed a button on her phone to turn on the screen. Jimin's face was still on the background.
"Yeah, I shouldn't create any more regrets." Catching her breath, the heroine quietly dialed the number in her head.
The phone rang a few times and then stopped. I could hear unsteady breathing on the other end.
김여주
…Shall we meet now?
The cafe door opens with a jingle at the end of the phone call.
“……”
The moment we first met. He was A, she was B. Unlike their first meeting, Yeo-ju was no longer B.
This is a new work that will be serialized soon :) It's an investigative work. It seems like it will be a work that goes back and forth between comedy and dark story.
It's not an official series yet, but if you're interested, you can go ahead and check it out!
Oh and Mary's Blue will also be releasing a spin-off : ) Have a nice day today 💜