your wedding

STEP 02

Perhaps because it was the commute home, traffic was heavy. Inside the slow-moving car, Yeoju was lost in thought.

I don't know if I should say this in this situation... but I think it's something I have to say someday.

민윤기

You're all here, but you're not getting off.

민윤기

Mr. Chairman.

민윤기

Hey... Jeong Yeo-ju.

정여주

What kind of secretary would call the chairman by his name so rudely?

민윤기

I thought you were sleeping soundly again.

정여주

You've worked hard. You don't have to come in tomorrow, so get some rest.

민윤기

Oh, that's a strange thing to say. Is it just me or does it sound like you're going to cut it?

정여주

Yes, yes, of course. Who else would take care of my mess if not you? Go ahead.

As the female lead opened the car door, Yoon-ki playfully turned around and continued speaking. Still half-asleep, the female lead answered somewhat halfheartedly and got out of the car.

정여주

I won't be seeing you for a while, I'm bored.

Yeo-ju was waiting for the elevator. She had inadvertently left the elevator key Tae-hyung had given her at her seat.

정여주

I'm definitely not out of my mind... This elevator seems slower today.

The heroine grumbled as she watched the numbers begin to descend from the 40th floor. She even tapped the floor with the toe of her shoe for no reason.

정여주

The 40th floor is the president's office. Is Taehyung coming down?

The female protagonist, who had been standing close to the wall, thinking that she might surprise Taehyung, bumped into someone getting out as soon as the door opened.

정여주

Ah...! Sorry!

전정국

Are you okay? I got off too quickly.

정여주

No, no. I thought you were my friend and was just joking around... Are you okay?

전정국

Yes, of course. It looks fine now, but if it seems worse later, please contact me.

정여주

Oh, you don't have to do that...

전정국

Just accept it. You never know what will happen to people.

정여주

Ah... over there.

He thrust my business card into the woman's hand and walked out through the revolving door. The woman, unable to bear to throw it away, fiddled with the business card in her hand.

정여주

Oh, Jimin, you haven't gotten off work yet?

박지민

Yes... As you know, I cannot leave my post because the matter is so important.

정여주

If I had known Jimin was here, I would have bought him something to eat. Did you eat dinner?

박지민

I'm on a diet these days, so I'm fine. I'll wait, but please come in and take a look.

정여주

Yes, then thank you for your hard work.

The female lead, still surprised to see Jimin's eyes upon landing, spoke up. If Jimin, who handles things quickly, is still here, it must be a serious matter.

"It won't be easy," Yeoju thought, frowning for a moment. She was trying to talk about something important, but the situation just wouldn't cooperate.

The female protagonist, suppressing her rising irritation and smiling again, opened the door to the chairman's office.

정여주

I'm here!

The moment the female protagonist opened the door, she announced her presence in a cheerful voice. Taehyung chuckled, lowered the hand he had been rubbing between his eyebrows, and stood up.

김태형

Why are you so late?

정여주

Ugh, don't be ridiculous. The car is moving so fast, I fell asleep in the car.

김태형

Come here.

Taehyung nodded and spread his arms, as if he wasn't trying to scold the female protagonist for being late.

정여주

How's work? Do you have a headache again? Can I help you?

김태형

I've already finished all the urgent matters. There's no benefit to dragging them out, so I'm going to do a little more.

정여주

Is that so? You must be tired, Taetae. Aren't you hungry?

김태형

Yeah, strangely enough, I'm not hungry. I guess I don't have time to feel hungry right now.

정여주

You really didn't eat it?

김태형

Did you eat?

정여주

No, after the meeting, I met with Yoongi…

김태형

……

정여주

...I still feel a little hungry even though I ate.

김태형

Why are you suddenly so concerned? You know I don't care about that kind of thing.

정여주

Still... I don't want to say anything that might upset you even a little since you're probably already sensitive.

김태형

Just thinking about it like that is enough. Don't filter it out, just tell me everything. It's much better than hiding it.

정여주

So, should I tell you how my meeting went today?

김태형

Change the subject.

정여주

Hey, why? I told you not to filter it out 30 seconds ago.

김태형

Work talk is an exception.

정여주

I wanted to tell you how my business trip was...

김태형

I'll listen to that. Try it.

정여주

Completely arbitrary… .

김태형

Should I go back to work?

정여주

No, no, come here and sit down.

The two, who had been embracing and conversing, finally broke apart when Yeo-ju was the first to escape Tae-hyung's embrace. Yeo-ju, sitting on the sofa, patted the seat next to her with her palm and looked at Tae-hyung with expectant eyes.

김태형

What are you talking about that makes you so excited? I get anxious whenever you do this.

정여주

What's there to be anxious about? I'm not even doing anything.

김태형

No, you always get into trouble whenever this happens.

정여주

Oh, so I'll listen and tell you.

When Yeoju glanced at him, Taehyung kept his mouth shut. Yeoju smiled with satisfaction, clasped Taehyung's hand, and began to speak.

정여주

This is something I definitely felt when I went on a business trip this time.

김태형

Yeah. What is that?

정여주

Don't be surprised and listen carefully.

김태형

If we break up like this, we'll be in trouble.

정여주

I want to marry you, Taehyung. Let's get married.

After Yeoju finished speaking, the chairman's office was filled with silence. Only the occasional sounds of Yeoju quietly waiting for a response and Taehyung's silent breathing could be heard.

The female lead felt a pang of relief at the colder reaction than she'd expected. Taehyung usually avoided talking about such topics, so she knew he had no real interest in marriage, but she still thought he'd be a little happy.

Even before they started dating, Taehyung, who rarely expressed himself, was grateful for the woman who always approached him first. He also appreciated the fact that she didn't cling to his affection or crave it like other people.

Yeoju always showed her true feelings and waited for Taehyung. Perhaps that's why she was the one to confess first, the one to express her love, and the one to initiate most of the back-and-forth between them.

This time was no different. The only difference was that Taehyung didn't respond at all. Yeoju, who had assumed that if she spoke first, as she always had, Taehyung would readily accept, found herself biting her lower lip in a nervous manner.

A sigh filled the room, filled only with the sound of Taehyung's breathing as he stared thoughtfully at Yeoju, his expression hardened. Taehyung released his grip on Yeoju's, nervously running a hand through his hair before finally speaking.

김태형

I thought you weren't thinking about getting married either, was I?

정여주

I used to think that way, but I've changed my mind.

김태형

So. Why all of a sudden, ha… .

정여주

I want to have a child with you. I want to start a family with you, Taehyung.

김태형

Stop it. No, I'm glad we're talking now. I'll make sure to be precise this time.

정여주

Then let's break up.

김태형

... what?

정여주

Let's break up. If we're not going to get married, let's break up.

김태형

Are you in your right mind? You're breaking up with me?

정여주

Yeah, I want to get married, but I can't stay tied down to you forever when you have no intention of getting married.

김태형

Why are you like this? You're breaking up with me because of marriage?

정여주

I thought you'd share my thoughts to some extent. You never said you'd get married, Kim Taehyung.

김태형

Jeong Yeo-ju.

정여주

Okay, I'll be going now. Let's take our time organizing. You're probably really busy, and I'm not free either. Send the stuff you have at home to me by courier, or if that's too much trouble, just throw it away.

Although she tried to hide her pain with her cold tone, her eyes brimming with tears, making her look like someone who was hurting. Taehyung called out to her as she tried to get up, feeling like she'd burst into tears if she stayed any longer.

김태형

For now, sleep over at my house tonight. We'll talk again when you wake up. This isn't something you should be talking about when you're so emotional. Don't create any more regrets.

정여주

Regrets? Yeah, you're always like that. It's so good of you to remain rational to the end. But I held on because I loved you so much, because I knew you loved me too. Looking back now, I don't really understand.

정여주

Even in this situation where I'm telling you to break up, do you think you need to hold on to me first, or do you think I'll regret breaking up with you? This time, I'm definitely not coming back first. You shouldn't regret it.

김태형

The moment I leave here, it's all over. It's over for you and me.

정여주

That's what I was hoping for.

Yeoju, who had been holding onto Taehyung with only words, wept bitterly and declared war, declaring that she wouldn't return. Standing before the door, Taehyung threatened, saying it was over, but Yeoju ignored him and opened the door, leaving.

Taehyung felt anxious as he watched Yeoju spit out harsh words to him for the first time. He felt like things would really end between them, so he tried to hold on to her until the very end, but Yeoju seemed even more upset by this.

What should I have done? Taehyung sat on the sofa, staring up at the ceiling. He closed his eyes and let out a heavy breath. From the beginning until now, he felt frustrated at himself for not being able to understand the woman's feelings.

등장인물 소개

Min Yoongi. 28, YJ's Chief Secretary. He's a year older than Yeo-ju, but they were in the same grade in high school, so he's more accustomed to speaking informally to her.

등장인물 소개

Jeon Jungkook. 26, TH Security Chief. Newly hired to control the entry of outsiders. His exceptional skills are renowned in the industry.

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