“That’s absolutely not happening, right? If you really want to meet, go to a fan meeting or something.”
“Gee… how deadly. Are you both happy with just the two of you?”
“You, who has no time to sleep, what’s with the introduction?”
Seol Ji-o silently watched Yeo-un and Yeo-jun bicker. It was quite amusing to see the two siblings, who resembled each other, squabble.
The house that had been quiet with just Yeo-un and herself felt lively today with unexpected guests.
After Yeo-un’s mother, even her younger brother.
Although taken aback by their sudden arrival, it was oddly welcoming.
And thinking of becoming a family, it felt exciting and warm.
The word “family” has never been warm to me before, but thinking of Yeo-seon and Jun somehow made it feel warm.
Maybe because I’ve seen them since I was young.
Seol Ji-o, who had been taken care of more than his own mother ever did, felt somewhat sorry for greeting Yeo-seon only now.
I should have visited and greeted her sooner…
Yeo-seon was still warm. Even when he used to come and go to Yeo-un’s house like his own, every time, without a word of complaint, she served warm rice and soup.
Seol Ji-o, sipping his beer, thought of his own mother.
It’s been more than ten years since I last saw her.
Surely, she has established a new home in the United States and is doing well.
But still, about the news of marriage… I should tell her.
A heavy stone-like assignment settled in his heart.
Seo Ga-ram was on his way to the company. The weather was hot, but she wore a sleeveless dress that went down to her ankles for Choi Hyeon.
In fact, she was on her way to apologize to Choi Hyeon.
A few days ago, she had stayed out late with her close musical colleagues, and because of that, she had a big argument with Choi Hyeon.
Despite reassuring him that they were like family, he didn’t understand.
He didn’t like the concept of male friends. He couldn’t comprehend her having a drink with other men.
He really got angry. With that innocent face. And even raised his voice.
“Is that something to get so angry about.”
She had just enjoyed her time without any romantic feelings involved…
Always used to Choi Hyeon apologizing first, Seo Ga-ram thought that this time, too, Choi Hyeon would be the one to apologize first.
But what’s this? Even after several days, he didn’t contact her first.
Is he really angry?
This is the first time something like this has happened, and Seo Ga-ram was bewildered.
Is he thinking of breaking up with me?
Seo Ga-ram pondered. Although there were many aspects where she and Choi Hyeon didn’t match, if he were to suggest breaking up, that wasn’t it.
She hadn’t thought about breaking up. She still wanted to get to know him more.
After much consideration, she decided to apologize first.
If she went to him first and apologized, wouldn’t Choi Hyeon’s heart soften?
Wouldn’t he smile with those gentle eyes as always?
Upon arriving at the company, Seo Ga-ram went to the office where Choi Hyeon worked. Lately, Seol Ji-o was on a break, so instead of going out to the field, Choi Hyeon worked in the office as a casting director.
However, Choi Hyeon’s seat in the office was empty. Seo Ga-ram greeted the person next to his seat and asked.
“Hello, Mi-hyeon. Where did Director Choi Hyeon go?”
“Oh, a meeting. He went in a little while ago.”
“Really? I’ll have to wait. Oh, would you like some coffee?”
Seo Ga-ram handed out the coffee she had brought to the people in the office. Anyway, they all knew that she and Choi Hyeon were dating.
Choi Hyeon couldn’t hide his expressions well from the beginning, so she didn’t even think about hiding it.
He was like a dog meeting its owner, bounding towards her whenever he saw her…
Seated at a table, Seo Ga-ram sipped her coffee and looked at Choi Hyeon’s empty seat.
When will the meeting finally end…
While Seo Ga-ram was killing time by searching through her phone, Choi Hyeon, who had finished the meeting, returned to the office.
“Oh? Oppa!”
Choi Hyeon looked at her as he came in. His eyes widened momentarily, as if surprised.
But soon after, he bowed and returned to his seat. Thanks to that, Seo Ga-ram felt crestfallen.
… What’s this?
You’re just going back to your seat like that?
I’ve been waiting for you here, you know?
Seo Ga-ram looked at Choi Hyeon with a bewildered expression. Choi Hyeon, with a blank face, stared at the computer and started working.
Is he ignoring me right now?
Seo Ga-ram blinked. Choi Hyeon acting like this was too bewildering.
Is he really this angry? Did I do something so wrong?
As curiosity continued to rise, Choi Hyeon picked up a stack of documents and stood up from his seat. Showing signs of leaving the office, Seo Ga-ram quickly followed him.
An empty corridor. Seo Ga-ram called out to him as he walked ahead.
“Oppa!”
Choi Hyeon’s footsteps momentarily stopped. Seo Ga-ram quickly approached him.
“Oppa, are you very angry?”
Even with her question, Choi Hyeon didn’t turn around. Seo Ga-ram took a few more steps and stood in front of him, looking at his face.
And they met with a cold expression.
Seo Ga-ram was really taken aback. Her words were stuck in her throat.
Why are you looking at me like that?
“Ms. Seo Ga-ram, please refrain from using such titles in the company. And I’m not a person with free time, so what am I supposed to do when you show up like this without any contact.”
A voice lower than usual. Choi Hyeon’s manner of reproach was unfamiliar to Seo Ga-ram.
Seo Ga-ram swallowed her saliva.
What should I do about this?
Is Choi Hyeon really… tired of me?
Unable to answer, Seo Ga-ram just blinked, and Choi Hyeon, after sighing, spoke to her.
“Meet me on the rooftop in 10 minutes. I’ll show this to the CEO and go straight up.”
“Okay.”
Seo Ga-ram watched Choi Hyeon, who passed by her and disappeared.
What on earth should I do?
Does Choi Hyeon really… want to break up with me?
Seo Ga-ram felt a sudden sense of parting today.
Seo Ga-ram headed to the rooftop. Her steps felt powerless.
I’ve always said to people as if it were a habit that we don’t match. So I casually mentioned that it might not go far.
Did those words eventually become reality?
But why do I dislike this so much?
She didn’t want to end this relationship.
Choi Hyeon’s eyes, always looking at her with love. His affectionate tone. His attitude of wanting to do anything for her.
No man had ever loved her like that.
In the moment when tears were about to well up, she saw Choi Hyeon descending from the elevator. Choi Hyeon, who had walked all the way to where she was inside the rooftop garden, looked at her with a unfamiliar face.
Seo Ga-ram stared intently as Choi Hyeon came toward her.
In that moment of confrontation, Choi Hyeon’s face turned cold.
Seo Ga-ram was really taken aback. Her words got stuck in her throat.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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