Chapter 545
Chapter 545
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 545
Chapter Title: The Boss's Sudden Return
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When the things that should have been 'normal' stopped feeling normal, Yujin felt a pang of regret. She couldn't help comparing them. The bustling restaurant, the crowded bus during rush hour, the ding of a payment notification on her phone. What was ordinary for others felt utterly foreign to her.
But she didn't let it show.
In truth, this was what was truly 'normal.' Sipping a 2,000-won coffee, belting out songs at a coin karaoke bar... If she had any conscience, she should be grateful to her boyfriend. Park Siwoo was the kind man who had saved her. Yujin shook her head, shoving the memories of the past aside.
And it wasn't all regret, either.
There were plenty of things she liked even more because it was Siwoo.
Unlike that guy whose replies were always slow, Siwoo focused solely on her. Unlike the one who claimed to be 'serious' but never confessed... Siwoo was honest about his feelings. He told her he loved her every chance he got. It made her heart flutter.
Sometimes when anxiety hit and she posted on SNS... he'd call like he somehow knew, letting her hear his voice. Those moments made her rely on him. He wasn't as impressive as that other guy... but he genuinely cherished her. Made her feel like the most precious person in the world. So maybe... it was time she opened her heart too?
At first, she just needed someone to lean on.
Dating him had been half-forced, almost.
A confession she'd accepted on impulse, scared of losing a friend. But Yujin now was different. Only after dating did she see his true colors. Similar hobbies, great conversations—Park Siwoo embodied the boyfriend she'd dreamed of in high school. From goodnight calls to wake-up ones... just like she'd posted on SNS.
That's why her feelings for Siwoo were turning genuine.
Physical intimacy, though, was still daunting.
"S-Siwoo, I'm sorry..."
"...N-No, it's fine. I was too hasty, right?"
"It's not that... Sorry."
She feared it'd bring him to mind. The man who'd taken all her firsts. The one who'd truly made her ecstatic. Kissing might recall those moments... sex might make her miss him. Terrified, Yujin couldn't handle touch. She still hadn't forgotten him.
The dildo tucked in the bed's corner was proof.
But she couldn't be honest.
Admitting it would make her a terrible person.
So Yujin made excuses to herself...
Said she was scared of intimacy, indirectly.
She even lied to her SNS friend 'WooSiWooSi.'
And naturally, Park Siwoo believed her words.
Yujin must feel this way...
Enlightened, he inwardly cursed that guy.
If he was gonna break up, do it cleanly... why keep interfering?! That bastard was why he couldn't make progress. But if her words were true, there was no need to rush. He wanted to kiss her now, fuck her raw like that guy... but they were already dating anyway.
Time was on Siwoo's side.
Better to proceed steadily than rush and hurt her. Sex wasn't everything in a relationship... but they were adults now; some things needed addressing. Voyeuring her SNS, fantasizing about raw creampie sex. Siwoo took a deep breath, waiting for that moment.
Yujin-ah... I'll make you happy for sure...
And make you forget that guy...
Park Siwoo dreamed of a bright future.
But sadly, that future would never come.
A date with Siwoo soon! Planning to catch a movie. Not super interested personally, but movie dates were always welcome. Still... facing him felt a bit burdensome. Her heart had started fluttering lately, but she feared he'd demand a kiss anytime. Intimacy remained tough homework.
Still... aside from that, Siwoo was a great boyfriend.
If the Boss was spicy food, Siwoo was nourishing fare? ...Damn, thinking of him again. Chastising herself, she pulled out a mirror to fix her bangs. Then searched cafes near the theater. If she left it to Siwoo, it'd be another chain... better scout one beforehand.
Yeah, scouting ahead was convenient...
Wait... Huh?
A text from an unknown number.
But I knew who it was.
My hands shook violently.
Why? Why now? For what reason? Rage and tears welled up, but I replied anyway. Then in my head: Where are you, Boss? What about the wedding? Why no contact? When's the invite? I typed and deleted, panicking alone.
This pushy side of the Boss was new.
Maybe that's why I told him my seat like he asked. Knowing I shouldn't... but foolishly hoping. Was he really coming? So suddenly? After zero contact? This was blatant betrayal. Yet my heart pounded wildly. It'd been ages since I'd trembled like this.
"Yujin-ah! I'm here!"
"Y-Yeah..."
"Shall we head in?"
"Uh, sure..."
I met Siwoo, but his words didn't register.
My mind was full of the Boss.
Could I really see him?
We entered the theater and sat. My left seat was empty. Even after ads. Of course, I thought, on the verge of tears for hoping... Then footsteps approached. He strode in confidently. With a very familiar voice... "Excuse me," he said, sliding into the seat beside me. He sat down.
My heart raced so loud, he might hear.
"Ah, it's starting now."
"Y-Yeah... Looks fun..."
Emergency exit briefing ended; the movie began.
And with it, the Boss took my hand.
"......"
I couldn't pull away.
He naturally intertwined our fingers. That large, adult hand—so familiar. It felt so welcoming, tears nearly fell. But the Boss wasn't stopping there. His other hand tapped my cardigan. I knew what it meant. As instructed, I removed it, draping it over my lap.
"Ngh..."
Then, like he'd been waiting, his hand caressed my lower belly. It slipped under my skirt. For him, I parted my legs slightly. My boyfriend was right there... but it didn't matter. Right now, the Boss was all that counted.