It seemed like things went well this time. Eun-Soo picked up her bag and headed towards the entrance, and Joo-Han naturally followed.
“Let’s go.”
“Oh, yeah.”
It seemed more natural for her to walk rather than being dropped off. Eun-Soo walked with light steps. After coming down the stairs, she tried not to be conscious of Joo-Han’s arm lightly wrapping around her shoulders as it used to.
Without much conversation during the walk, Eun-Soo thought it was fortunate that it didn’t take long to get home. Although it might be a bit longer compared to back then, when they used to laugh and chat over trivial matters, now it felt like they had arrived home in an instant.
The two quickly arrived at the building where Eun-Soo lived. Eun-Soo turned around naturally. Joo-Han’s arm that was lightly wrapped around her shoulders loosened.
“Thanks. You should go inside too.”
“Yeah. See you tomorrow.”
Their eyes met. The gaze didn’t quickly break, but instead, it lingered deeply.
I wondered if they were conscious of the camera behind them for a while, or maybe they temporarily forgot that there was a camera.
I became curious about why Joo-Han didn’t turn around immediately.
In that moment, the thought crossed my mind that if there had never been a camera, there would be no reason for Joo-Han to stand here. I also recalled times when, a little further back, even without a camera, Joo-Han naturally used to take me to my doorstep.
A sudden confusion and a slight sense of self-blame overwhelmed me. Breathing shallowly, I took a small step forward, extending my arms to embrace Joo-Han around the neck, just like I used to a long time ago.
It must be because of the camera.
Unlike Eun-Soo, I was sure that Joo-Han had only one reason. So, he lightly wrapped his arm around Eun-Soo’s waist. He pulled her close but didn’t use too much force, trying to keep his hand as gentle as possible.
“Goodbye.”
After releasing the hug, I turned around and entered the building. Even after Eun-Soo completely disappeared from view, Joo-Han remained standing there for a long time.
It wasn’t that phrase.
“I love you.”
The three words we used to exchange like a farewell in front of my house lingered.
Even though saying it now is impossible, due to the habit, I subconsciously expected him to embrace me when he approached. Despite the camera’s presence, the pretense of being a couple, and even the fact that we would kiss in front of others – although Eun-Soo wasn’t the type to say those words insincerely.
Picking up on Joo-Han’s silhouette walking back home, PD Park, who was filming, joked.
“There seemed to be regret in Eun-Soo’s eyes when she sent you off. I thought she would follow you inside. Then I planned to cut it there and go home after work.”
Joo-Han chuckled softly.
“You cut it off just when she was about to follow me inside, and then the next morning, you’d have the chirping sound and the continuation of that kind of editing, right?”
“Ah, these days we don’t do those old things.”
PD Park looked at Joo-Han with curious eyes.
Although they knew each other from high school, had been dating for over a year, and even saw each other every day at work, Joo-Han could still look disappointed, slump his shoulders, and make a regretful expression after sending Eun-Soo home.
When filming during the day, they were worried because they didn’t appear as a couple who would stick together, each busy with their own tasks.
Even during dinner, they seemed comfortable and friendly, resembling close friends. Of course, the scene wasn’t bad, but I wished there was a little more to it. But in the end, he managed to capture this emotional moment.
Having a mixture of an old married couple’s appearance and the appearance of a couple who just started dating yesterday.
If there’s no response, that would be strange.
“Mr. Joo-Han and Ms. Eun-Soo work in the same company and live close to each other.”
“Yes, except for sleeping hours, we are practically together all the time.”
“Is there no downside to that by any chance?”
PD Park let out a mischievous laugh. Joo-Han, who expected to hear about the good aspects, muttered for a moment and then replied.
“There’s nothing particular. Except for wondering when we can spend time together without excluding sleep, aside from that kind of thought.”
After exchanging greetings, the figure of Joo-Han entering the house was captured on camera. In PD Park’s mind, who turned off the camera and had already formulated a caption, the completion of a single line came to mind.
Unbearable, this man.
“Wow. This is so beautiful. The size is just perfect, the size I was looking for.”
As Sun-Kyung predicted, the shelf that Eun-Soo fell in love with at first sight found its owner in less than a day. Eun-Soo gladly completed the sale to the regular customer who had been visiting since Joo-Han’s father was the CEO.
“Hey, is this table coming back in stock?”
A young customer, wandering around with a somewhat awkward atmosphere, approached Eun-Soo and showed her phone.
Eun-Soo immediately recognized that the screen displayed a photo uploaded to Yun-Bin’s Instagram. It was a unique glass table with a peculiar leg structure that she had seen in before.
“Well, it’s a vintage item, so it’s hard to find the exact same product. And ever since it became known as Yun-Bin’s collection, the demand has skyrocketed, and the inventory of this model quickly ran out, causing the price to soar.”
“Really? Ah…”
“If you like the structure of a glass tabletop on a metal frame, we have a few more similar ones. Or if you are interested in the style of Lauren Smear, who designed this table, I recommend checking out the designer’s other collections.”
“Hmm… Then, can I see other tables first?”
“Sure. Come this way.”
Even in the midst of a busy schedule, the camera captured Eun-Soo engaging in a conversation with the customer, being calm and friendly.
Customers who heard the news of the container being unloaded through the notice posted by the reincarnation on Instagram lined up to visit .
Among the furniture brought in from the warehouse yesterday, there were enough items in good condition, requiring only simple repairs, oiling, and thorough cleaning.
“Oh, isn’t this the HJ77 chair? I saw it here for the first time.”
“You won’t be able to see it anywhere else. We at have an exclusive contract with . Have you heard that the Shade Collection, discontinued in 1942, is relaunching? It’s also scheduled to be available exclusively through us.”
“Wow, that’s amazing. I’ll definitely come here often.”
After some customers left, Eun-Soo went upstairs to the second-floor office.
The Americano she ordered, filled with ice in the morning, had turned into lukewarm water with a faint coffee scent. Sipping a few sips absentmindedly, Eun-Soo made a sound of discomfort and sat in the chair.
It’s fortunate that I’m busy.
Turning on the work tablet, Eun-Soo muttered to herself internally. If there were no tasks and time left over, she might still be entertaining unnecessary thoughts from last night.
What on earth… What kind of relationship is this?
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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