“I misunderstood, and it led to this. I’m sorry.”

“No, it’s not your fault! We are truly sorry. Due to our mistake, there was a disruption in your schedule. How can we make it up to you?”

Jun-hwi, the concierge staff, and Yeon-woo gathered to uncover the full story of the incident.

When Jun-hwi requested, “Please check in only when I come in person,” the responsible staff member, who was momentarily away, coincidentally witnessed Yeon-woo checking in. In response to Yeon-woo’s complaint about the room change, they realized the situation belatedly. However, since they were caught by the person who was supposed to receive the event, they could only wait and apologize repeatedly, leaving Jun-hwi to express his regret.

It was a result of coincidences overlapping. However, Yeon-woo felt that it was ruined due to his fluttery excitement and impatient personality.

“So, where should we go now? Lawyer…”

So, sitting in the passenger seat and watching his stiff side was cautious.

“…”

Jun-hwi, who seemed a bit deflated, grabbed the steering wheel and fell silent.

It was not the right time to properly celebrate the anniversary at the hotel again.

So, although they left the hotel, they couldn’t decide where to go.

“No! I really didn’t know you prepared anything.”

“…”

“I thought I’d at least give you some hint.”

“Who would give a hint like that?”

Ah, that’s right. Yeon-woo chuckled at his absurd remark for a moment.

Then, looking at Jun-hwi’s tightly closed lips, he pressed his lips.

“I’m sorry. It seems like you put a lot of effort into this.”

“It’s okay.”

“Really? It doesn’t seem okay.”

With one arm resting on the window sill, Jun-hwi looked down at Yeon-woo, who was sulking.

How should this feeling be defined?

Rather than being disappointed, well… it seems appropriate to say that it feels uneasy not to fulfill what was planned.

Actually, there was another concern. The velvet box in the inner pocket of his suit jacket represented its presence with a substantial weight.

Inside that box was a ring chosen to give to Yeon-woo.

Jun-hwi had ordered the largest and most dazzling design available domestically, as he had heard that it would take six months to order the diamond size he wanted from the French headquarters.

Was everything messed up because it wasn’t the day to take out the ring yet?

No. There will be a day when he can present the ring.

Due to his conscience, his silence prolonged. Yeon-woo’s round eyes became even more colored with regret.

“It’s really okay. More than this, it’s sadder that my birthday dinner got messed up.”

He wanted to fill Yeon-woo’s birthday with good memories at the best place. He wanted to create something to boast about to others, like the pictures on SNS that she occasionally admired.

Even that didn’t go as planned. Jun-hwi felt even more bitter.
“Hey, I’m really fine. Celebrating together with my lover right beside me is the best event!”

“Really?”

“Is a fancy place like a hotel that important? I’d be happy just sharing instant noodles and soju together.”

Yeon-woo’s eyes, smiling bashfully, sparkled beautifully.

“Then, shall we go home and have instant noodles?”

At the casually pushed suggestion, Yeon-woo’s cheeks blushed subtly.

Of all times, she had to wear a wine-colored dress. Even though she deliberately chose it herself.

Jun-hwi enjoyed those moments of Yeon-woo. Even though they knew each other so well, her bashful cheeks, which still blushed, seemed like they would overflow with sweet juice when bitten into.

That’s why I’m crazy about Kim Yeon-woo like this.

“Okay. Let’s go… have instant noodles.”

As her red cheeks nodded shyly, Jun-hwi turned the steering wheel in the direction of her house.

“It’s good. We also have wine and cake! We can have them together too.”

“Let’s eat them later. Let’s deal with more urgent matters first.”

“Oh, what’s that?”

With a small shout, Yeon-woo’s face turned even redder, which satisfied Jun-hwi. Smirking, he accelerated.

After the lively birthday night, the next day.

The park on the weekend morning was quiet. The time he checked on his wrist was 7:40 in the morning. Jun-hwi gradually slowed down his jogging pace and took a deep breath.

Turning his shoulder lightly, Jun-hwi left the park.

“Jun, good morning.”

“Good morning.”

The French-run bakery smelled delightful with the aroma of baking bread from early morning. After a brief greeting in French with the store owner, Jun-hwi picked up a tray and tongs and selected two brioches and two croissants.

Seeing Jun-hwi like that, the considerate owner smiled and took out two coffee cups.

“Is she doing well?”

“Oh, yes.”

When he was alone, he used to pick only one bread, but since the day Yeon-woo slept over at his place, he always picked two. As a result, the owner naturally found out about Yeon-woo’s existence.

“Introduce her to me sometime. I’m curious. Jun’s fiancée.”

“Next time, if there’s a chance. Thank you.”

Carrying two coffees and two breads, Jun-hwi walked towards Yeon-woo’s sleeping house.