We were destined to fail.
09 | Just kill me instead.
It's been so long! Since it's been so long since I posted, I recommend rewatching episode 8.
김태형.
So who on earth was that person who spoke to me yesterday?
Last night, while Seol was lying down, it was Darui, not her, who pretended to be Seol and rejected Taehyung's confession. I couldn't pinpoint who it was, but I had a rough idea.
설.
I know you're very surprised. I don't know exactly who did this, but please focus on me right now, brother.
김태형.
I'm sorry, I'm still having a hard time organizing it in my head.
설.
I didn't say that to get an apology. We had a difficult time facing each other. I was down, and someone else must have pretended to confess to my brother and rejected me.
Looking at my brother's expression, I could immediately see the various emotions he was feeling. And I was feeling those same emotions, too.
설.
My brother didn't even know I had collapsed, so he thought I had rejected his confession and tried to give up on me, right?
He apologized again, then bowed his head deeply at my words. I wanted to tell him that it wasn't a situation requiring an apology. He must have been happy that I liked him, but he must have felt a great sense of guilt. He treated me coldly, not even realizing I was falling.
설.
What if I woke up too late and my brother had already given up on me when I woke up, and what if it wasn't me who rejected the confession, but Darie who rejected it on my behalf?
설.
We don't have time for this right now, so please don't apologize to me. I don't have the heart to accept that apology.
It was a candid confession, made possible because I remembered everything and wanted to show my true feelings to my brother. They say you don't even notice your clothes getting wet in the drizzle, but when did I become so fond of my brother?
설.
And, Brother, there's one more thing I need to address right now. It's something you'll probably be quite surprised to hear...
설.
Once that's resolved, I'll tell you everything I remember. Please wait a moment.
김태형.
It's not dangerous or anything, right?
설.
Of course. Don't worry.
이지안.
Should I call you Unni or Joohyun?
배주현.
Are you here to offer some cheap sympathy because your memory has returned a bit?
이지안.
The reason you're safe there isn't because I'm looking out for you.
Abamama locked me up, making it impossible for me to leave without interfering with Juhyunil. She seemed genuinely angry, but knowing I would be the most vulnerable, she left me in charge and assured me she would follow my choices, no matter what.
이지안.
Do you understand what I mean?
This must have been the first time I'd seen myself like this, since I'd always been so smiley that the only thing that came to mind when I thought of myself was a smile. No matter how angry I got, I was always weak-willed and would quickly snap out of it, especially if it was someone close to me.
이지안.
I trust you understand. The reason I came here was because I felt like I needed to know why you've been acting like this all along.
배주현.
What are you talking about? I guess I should call you Miss now.
배주현.
Are you curious about the fact that I pretended to be the princess who disappeared seven years ago in her place? Or are you angry that I rejected Taehyung's confession while pretending to be the princess?
배주현.
If not, are you asking why I pretended not to know even though I knew everything? Why did I bother to keep you as my maid?
It was true that Joo-hyun was the one who pretended to reject my brother's confession. It was shocking beyond words.
이지안.
I had a hunch, but it was you who rejected my brother's confession. What on earth could possibly be the reason you harbored such a grudge against me that it brought you to this point?
배주현.
I've spent years with you, young lady. How could I not know you? You've always been kind, and you've forgiven me no matter what I've done. Since you've taken charge of this case, I know full well that I won't die, but will remain trapped here.
이지안.
You still talk nonsense like you're the princess who disappeared seven years ago. Yes, what you said was not wrong. But if you keep acting like this, how long do you think your life will be guaranteed?
He seemed to already know that if I took over, his own life would be safe, so he blurted out something he didn't mean. But if this kid continues to act this way, I have no intention of pretending I never said anything.
이지안.
Would it be faster for me to leave this matter to Abama, or for you to be polite and speak politely? Think carefully about it. With your clever mind, don't you think it would be faster for me to just leave and go to Abama?
배주현.
Are you serious?
이지안.
Now that you understand the topic, you should answer directly. Why did you live the princess's life for seven years without telling me, even though you knew everything? Why did you bring me along as your maid? Why did you reject my brother's confession on my behalf?
배주현.
Even if I told you, you'd probably find it difficult to understand. How could someone born into a noble family understand or understand someone as humble as me? That's why I hated it. The sight of the young lady, always looking after you, looking so happy.
배주현.
Just kill him. It's already come to this, so he can't live a normal life.
She seemed to come to her senses quickly, then finally yelled at me. Perhaps she was trying to do something. If she was trying to gain my sympathy, she was deeply mistaken.
이지안.
Do you think I don't know you? While you've been by my side for so long, I've also been watching you. Whether or not I'm being sincere, I hope you won't regret your choice.