“But… Director didn’t contact me either.”

“I did, though.”

Taejun sent her a message asking if she woke up on Sunday morning at 7 a.m. Soeun found the message after sleeping in for a long time and whimpering, well past 10 a.m. She sent a short reply, but she didn’t receive a response from Taejun afterward.

While waiting for a reply to the unanswered text message, Soeun didn’t want to whine and groan, so she deliberately placed her phone away and moved diligently. She cleaned the house, did laundry, went to the mart for groceries, and before she knew it, the day had quickly passed.

Honestly, she felt proud that she hadn’t thought about him much and had used her time wisely. She didn’t want to cling or become overly persistent in love. This was probably a lingering trauma from her previous dating experiences.

“I sent a reply too…”
Ugh… Somehow feeling unjust, I tried to make excuses, but a sweet breath invaded between my lips. Rather than words, his actions seemed to find it more comfortable to express through his body. The few words that had come to mind quickly blurred. Startled, he gently grabbed her two arms, wobbling in the air, and pulled her into his arms. The struggle in his arms just melted like a shiver.

Sighing in the momentary pleasure, his eyes narrowed. If the charismatic performance he showed in the TF team was enough to tense people, the current breathing, voice, gaze, and gestures filled with color relaxed the tension and melted it away.

“Then today, my place?”

In the haze of her judgment, he asked as if tempting.

Through the gap in her slightly parted lips, Soeun almost agreed as if enchanted. Truly, he was a man with strength. Taking away someone else’s mind, doing whatever he wanted.

Soeun desperately shook her head.

“No. That’s not possible.”

“But I need you.”

If it were the first time, she might have fallen for it, but not now. It’s impossible. Now that she knows how persistent he can be.

In fact, after spending a night at Taejun’s place and stopping by her house after work last Friday, Soeun had a busy day. Her whole body ached, and drowsiness overwhelmed her at times. She felt sorry for Taejun, but that day, she had waited all day just to finish work and go home to sleep. Kim Taejun was not yet someone comfortable for Soeun.

Soeun hid the truth and threw another question.

“Are you free this weekend?”

“If I take you now, will you say you have work again on the weekend?”

“No. I want to do well on the assignment you gave me during the weekdays.”

This time, it was sincere.

Taejun’s mission for the TF team was an unexpected topic. Like others, Soeun also sensed Taejun’s attempt to approach the dark side the company was hiding. She couldn’t help but be curious about Taejun’s unexpected secret actions, considering his charismatic appearance in the TF team briefing. However, having thought about it longer than others, Soeun could vaguely understand Taejun’s position. Although he had studied at prestigious overseas universities and gained practical experience in other companies, taking office at K Electronics Service, not K Electronics, might involve unavoidable circumstances. Since birth, he was different from others, and wherever he went, he might not be able to avoid warm glances. It might be a difficult position where it’s hard to assert anything.

After listening to his briefing and reading the materials, Soeun seemed to catch a glimpse of his concerns. She felt grateful for him letting her know about this secret task and entrusting her with the responsibility of forming a team. She genuinely wanted to do well and be a support for him.

“I can be of help.”

“It could be helpful on the other side too.”

“…”

“Alright. I’ll endure it.”
Even though he sincerely pleaded, she didn’t yield. Eventually, Taejun raised both hands first.

“Why not just move to Seoul? I’ll pay the monthly rent.”

However, he made another proposal, unwilling to give up easily. This offer, too, was unlikely to be accepted.

“I don’t think that will work.”

“Nothing works.”

“…”

“Don’t feel burdened. It’s not money that I’ll miss if it disappears.”

Taejun, grumbling briefly, didn’t give up and tried to persuade her. With persuasion and the appeal of wealth, he made Soeun burst into laughter.

“Why?”

“No. That was a bit…”

“…”

“…unlucky.”

After throwing a bold remark at him, something she had never tried before, Soeun took a step back, and Taejun, with a smile, caught her.

“I’m sorry. I misspoke.”

“If you say sorry, I told you there would be consequences.”

But unlike the threat at that time, instead of consequences, a kiss followed. Each kiss, touching her body however it pleased, felt like a stinging consequence, and Soeun blinked rapidly after each short kiss. No matter what she said, he seemed to take it lightly and smile. It felt good to be loved.

While continuing the kiss for a while, Taejun tilted his head and asked.

“How about staying at Han Soeun’s house tonight?”

“It’s a weekday.”

“So that Han Soeun can rest easily.”

“…The bed is really small, and the room is quite narrow…”

“It’s a joke.”

When Soeun tried to reject, Taejun immediately adjusted his words.

“But someday, invite me over.”

But he revealed sincerity hidden in the joke. It was a voice that seemed to melt away.

Soeun couldn’t believe it when this man, accustomed to orders and commands, presented a request with the gentlest voice in the world. However, as soon as his large hand unhesitatingly touched her neck, she quickly realized that Kim Taejun had returned. Soeun had to admit that she had also been eager to see Taejun during this time.