Do Ha, who had uttered those words, looked sad even as he smiled faintly. However, she wanted to believe that he only looked sad because it was Seo Ha’s memorial day.
It couldn’t be that he was wearing such an unfamiliar face because of his unrequited love for Hyun Seo.
“I should go now.”
Hyun Seo turned her back on Do Ha’s gloomy face, which was staring at her intensely, and got into the car.
7 o’clock.
Seeing the clock on the wall of the principal’s office, Hyun Seo tidied up her surroundings and stood up.
When did it become 7 o’clock?
It was a day that felt unusually long, even as time seemed to fly while she was engrossed in work.
Ever since she got entangled with Do Ha again, she had been living in chaos, so she devoted herself even more to work. To avoid thinking about him as much as possible.
Especially because the last thing she saw was his gloomy and sad face.
Moreover, today was an especially bothersome day. It was once the most important day. A day that was prioritized over everything else, just for the two of them.
Several weeks had passed since Seo Ha’s memorial day. He had contacted her several times in between, but she only occasionally responded to businessrelated texts, and she didn’t answer his calls.
When she went outside, it was dark. It was the beginning of early winter.
“The days are getting quite short now…”
Before starting the car, Hyun Seo looked at the dark sky.
“Yes… Whether I worry or not, the day is over.”
Just as she was about to take her gaze away from the lonelylooking sky and start the car, her phone suddenly rang.
Hyun Seo’s eyes darkened as she looked at the screen.
[Executive Director Do Ha.]His number, which she had to save unavoidably after they got entangled again for business reasons. She had saved his name in the most impersonal manner possible.
Ignoring the ringing phone, especially today, proved to be difficult.
“Ah…”
Hyun Seo reluctantly touched the call button.
“Yes.”
After a brief silence, Do Ha’s voice could be heard.
Hyun Seo…
His voice, which was slower than usual in calling her, was laden with sadness.
I miss you…
When he uttered his second sentence, Hyun Seo thought he sounded like he had been drinking.
“Did you drink?”
A bit…
He was someone who didn’t usually drink outside of necessary occasions.
Though he did often indulge in alcohol at home for some time after Seo Ha had left, she hadn’t seen him drunk since then.
“It doesn’t seem like just a bit?”
It’s okay, I can handle this much…
She had never seen a drunk person admit they weren’t okay.
Considering it wasn’t that late and he already sounded like this, she wondered how early he must have started drinking.
I miss you, Hyun Seo… Come and have a drink with me.
“I need to go home.”
Hyun Seo replied, feeling awkward.
But I miss you…
Hyun Seo was taken aback by Do Ha’s voice, which sounded disappointed like a child.
“Are you alone?”
Yeah… I’m always alone since Hyun Seo left.
A faint laugh followed his words.
“Why are you doing this, especially today of all days?”
Hyun Seo rebuked him, feeling somewhat angry.
“You should have invited some friends over to drink with you.”
I don’t need anyone…
He murmured in a voice filled with despair.
The only person I need is you, Hyun Seo.
His voice was full of sighs as he said this, and it irked her even more.
“Stop acting like a fool.”
The more her heart churned, the more sharply Hyun Seo scolded him.
“Don’t think I’ll play along with this.”
…….
“Call a designated driver and go home.”
He remained silent, like a child being scolded. Hyun Seo felt more frustrated by his reaction.
“Or, husband… shall I call your younger brother?”
She wasn’t sure if Ju Hyuk would come for such a bothersome matter.
Seeing Do Ha in a state of helplessness, Hyun Seo thought she should contact a designated driver to take him home.
“Where are you?”
Remember the place we went before we got married? The one in Insadong…
Hyun Seo’s eyes widened in surprise.
“Ah…”
Playing with memories amidst this situation, she couldn’t understand why this man was making things increasingly difficult.
“I remember. I’m surprised you remember that place. Why are you bringing it up now?”
Hmm… Right. I’m sorry.
“I don’t want your apologies. Just answer me, do you remember the place?”
That’s why I want you to come.
“Call a designated driver and go home, quickly.”
No, don’t call. I’m fine.
Ignoring Do Ha’s insistence that he was fine, Hyun Seo hung up the phone.
She then looked at her phone to call a designated driver.
After a drink or two, he felt heavy. After losing Hyun Seo, he had frequented the bar often, but after reuniting with her, he hadn’t been back.
The bar where he had been with Hyun Seo.
Whenever he visited, he remembered those times. He rested his chin on the bar and gently closed his eyes.
Then, the image of Hyun Seo from that day came to mind. He remembered her hairstyle and the clothes she wore that day. Even her shy smile as her face turned red from the alcohol.
Thinking about it, you were so lovable back then. You were so precious to me.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t have wanted to marry you, right?
The biggest fool was me. In truth, I didn’t even realize that I still loved her then.
“Hyun Seo… What should I do? As you said, I’m feeling regretful now…”
As he muttered with his eyes closed, he felt even more pathetic. Yet, maybe because he was drunk, he even found that amusing.
Was he going mad from loneliness?
That’s when he felt a presence nearby. He had just called a designated driver that Hyun Seo had summoned, but another person had come.
Did you call again, Hyun Seo, even though I told you not to?
“Get up quickly.”
But oddly enough, he heard Hyun Seo’s voice.
Was it a dream? But the moment he thought that, he came to his senses and opened his eyes wide.
“Huh? Hyun Seo…”
The woman he missed was looking down at him. Although she was not smiling like the woman in his memories.
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Male lead reborn without memories — but he still falls for her.
The person he finds displeasing in this life turns out to be his cherished wife-master in previous life…
Xie Zhi and Fang Xianxing who had known each other for less than three days through a blind date sat in the same car in front of the civil affairs bureau. They had a disagreement and failed to get married.
Xie Zhi immediately took out his phone, slid through his contacts, and randomly selected the next marriage candidate.
The woman snatched his phone and hung up. Looking at his phone wallpaper, she awkwardly changed the subject: “An ancient painting, eh? It looks pretty good, it’s just that the person in the painting looks a bit like me.”
When he heard this, he sarcastically mocked her for being so delusional, completely unaware that, the person in front of him was the reincarnation of Wen Ru, the famous prime minister of Yuan Shun whom he most admired…
The female CEO who doesn’t want to get married with a divorce agreement in hand × The male archaeological researcher who will only get married if he’s sure he can get divorced
