“What are you talking about?”
While playfully poking the protruding lips, Kang-woo kissed her. Unable to resist, Se-a burst into laughter.
“Why are you so proactive?”
“…Because I like it.”
As if by habit, Kang-woo’s earlobes turned red.
“What’s that? Playing a game?”
“Yes. It’ll be fun, right?”
“I haven’t tried it before. Let’s give it a shot.”
“Kang-woo, haven’t you played Jenga before? I’m really good at it.”
Se-a, who had been leaning against the backrest, stood up excitedly. Handing the wine glass to Kang-woo, she went down to the coffee table and pulled it closer.
It was nice to see a woman who wasn’t particularly lively in front of others showing a lively side only in front of him. When Kang-woo pulled the corners of his mouth, Se-a, who had completed the setup, tapped the carpeted floor, signaling him to come down.
“Since it’s Kang-woo’s first time, I’ll teach you. You just have to pull out any piece of wood, but if the tower collapses, you lose.”
“That’s easy.”
“It’s not easy as you go. Since Kang-woo is a beginner, I’ll give you one more chance. If the first piece doesn’t seem to fit well, you can put it back and pick another one.”
Kang-woo’s throat made a loud noise as he passed the wine. Knowing she would ask why he was laughing again, he looked at Se-a.
“It’s cute how you pretend not to care.”
“Tch. Anyway, let’s start.”
Se-a was good at it, as expected. However, she was the type to take a little time. Carefully examining her fingers as they moved around, she skillfully pulled out a piece.
“Next, it’s Kang-woo’s turn.”
In contrast, Kang-woo boldly pulled out a piece. Whether it was Jenga or something else, it was a piece of cake for him, having played all sorts of puzzles since childhood.
As the easily removable wooden pieces diminished, Se-a’s expression became more serious. Her lips, which came out while concentrating, were cute, so Kang-woo occasionally kissed them. Se-a pushed him away as if finding it annoying.
“You said it’s your first time, Kang-woo. Was that a lie?”
“It must be luck. They say beginners have luck.”
“Well.”
Believing it straightforwardly, Se-a shrugged her shoulders. As the tower shook more and more, now it seemed there were only two pieces left to pull out.
Without hesitation, Kang-woo pretended to contemplate and then pulled out any piece. Watching the tower collapse, Se-a laughed heartily, the biggest she had seen so far.
“But considering it’s your first time, Kang-woo, you did really well.”
“One more time?”
“…Aren’t you tired, Kang-woo?”
“Do it until you want to. I enjoy anything when I’m with you.”
With pursed lips, Se-a built the tower. Watching her do such a trivial and childish thing made him smile constantly.
“All done.”
Se-a clapped her hands and looked at Kang-woo.
“Got the hang of it now, Kang-woo? Then how about making a wish this time?”
“A wish?”
“Usually, when playing this game, you have to make a bet to make it fun. Is it okay?”
“Do I have to grant it no matter what?”
“Yes. But if you ask for something too unreasonable, it’s not allowed. For example, asking me to buy you a house.”
“If you buy it with the income you get, that’s fine. ‘Hospital in My Hands’ is also ranking well.”
“I’m just a supporting writer, so I don’t get much incentive.”
“Are you sure about that? Seeing how you care about your body, it seems like you’re doing well.”
“Ah, what’s the big deal, let’s do it. If I win another storytelling contest, I might be able to buy a countryside house.”
That’s how the game started again. The result was Se-a’s complete defeat. She tried to resist by counting up to three, a favorite of Koreans, but she couldn’t beat Cha Kang-woo’s innate sense.
Kang-woo gestured to Se-a.
“You have to grant a wish now.”
“What is it?”
“First, sit on my lap.”
“Why?”
“You said you would grant any wish. This is one of the wishes.”
Without a word, Se-a showed her back to Kang-woo and sat on his lap. Turning her body to face him, Kang-woo kissed her forehead.
“You have to look at my face.”
“I did, so tell me now. What’s the second wish?”
Instead of answering, Kang-woo raised Se-a’s arms and placed them around his neck. Then he brought his lips to her ear.
“I want a child. One who resembles you.”
At the moment when the words touched her, Se-a burst into laughter. Playfully kissing Kang-woo while he brought his lips to her thin and white neck, he rolled up Se-a’s T-shirt.
Sunday afternoon, the weather was good.
Holding hands and walking along the promenade, Se-a chattered continuously.
“You can go far, they say.”
“Anyway, we’re going on a honeymoon now. I haven’t been able to work much because of playing with you these past few days, but I need to gather strength from tomorrow. That way, we can spend our honeymoon more comfortably.”
“I’m sorry for always being busy.”
“Thank you for making an effort to spend time with me, even though you’re busy.”
Stopping in the middle of the promenade, they faced each other and laughed together. Whether Se-a laughed frequently, or if it was because they were in love, he didn’t know, but in any case, he found himself laughing needlessly.
They held hands again and continued walking. The mansion’s promenade, as Se-a said, was nice. It was well-maintained with trees and flowers, like a botanical garden.
“The cherry blossoms have already fallen, which is a shame. But there are still many other flowers, so it’s pretty.”
A flower petal fell from a flowering tree, landing on Se-a’s head. Kang-woo removed it, secretly kissing Se-a’s forehead.
“You’re prettier.”
Blushing like a flower, Se-a’s cheeks turned red.
“I love it. Is it because we’re walking hand in hand with Kang-woo? Last spring, I looked down at it alone at home, and the road was so beautiful that I wished Kang-woo could see this beautiful spring with me. I went out every morning and stayed until midnight, so it was hard on my heart.”
“I’m sorry.”
Automatically feeling guilty, Kang-woo apologized. If there was even a trace of resentment left in Se-a, he would apologize a hundred or a thousand times until it was resolved.
“I didn’t resent you. I just said that I was worried about Kang-woo working too much. Is there anything you want from me?”
“There is.”
“What is it?”
“Rely on me. I’m your only husband, and I really love Jisea. I guarantee it for a lifetime.”
Tears welled up in Se-a’s eyes.
“Mr. Ji, you’re crying again.”
“…I’m touched.”
Under the large white flowering tree, Kang-woo embraced Se-a.
In moments when Jisea feels weary of life and lonely, I promise to embrace her tightly. I promise to be a reliable fortress, loving only her persistently throughout our lives.
Deeply engraved in my heart, I made this promise to you.
Finally.
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