The Web of Deceit
It was a quiet afternoon when Lee Han stood before the front door of Han Sujin’s apartment. When he pressed the doorbell, she opened the door a moment later. The moment her eyes landed on him, a flicker of wariness crossed her expression.
"What is it this time? You said it was the last time."
Han Sujin asked in a cold, sharp voice.
"It’s nothing to worry about, so don't be so tense."
Lee Han offered a gentle smile, attempting to put her at ease.
After a moment of hesitation, Han Sujin let out a sigh and let him inside. An awkward silence hung between the two as they sat on the living room sofa.
Lee Han slowly moved closer to her and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"This is truly the last request. I just need you to come out once when I call for you."
At the low, whispering bass of his voice, Han Sujin’s eyelids fluttered. Lee Han pulled her into a tender embrace, sensing her hesitation. As the distance between them narrowed, their breaths began to mingle.
"You said you’d keep your promise..."
Han Sujin muttered in a hazy voice.
"Of course. I would never seek you out first."
Lee Han whispered into her ear, his lips brushing against her skin.
"Don't give me that nonsense about you coming to find me..."
Even as she said that, her hands were already busy unbuttoning his shirt.
As their desire slowly intensified, their reason melted away. The kisses grew rougher, their movements hurried. Han Sujin burrowed into Lee Han’s arms, passionately exploring his skin.
Lee Han’s lips grazed the nape of her neck. Soon, her full breasts were exposed. The buttons fell away as if torn off. Lee Han stimulated her nipples with his tongue.
"Hnn..."
Her body, now accustomed to this, trembled under his caress.
Articles of clothing were scattered across the living room floor. A shirt, a bra, a skirt... they were all traces of their lust.
Sticky sounds followed, and soft moans escaped her lips. Han Sujin’s pale thighs wrapped around Lee Han’s waist.
The climax seemed near. Lee Han’s body pressed against her pelvis. Deeper, more intensely. Drenched in sweat, the two became one, moving together with fierce rhythm.
When the wave of desire reached its peak, Han Sujin bit her lip and groaned. It was a moment of intense climax. Lee Han’s hot fluid soaked her inner walls.
Clinging to each other, slick with sweat, they caught their breath, savoring the lingering afterglow. It had been a long time since they had tasted such carnal ecstasy.
"If you lie to me, I won't hold back this time," Han Sujin asked, burying her face in Lee Han’s chest.
"I understand," Lee Han replied, smiling as he held her tight.
In the management office, complex emotions were swirling within Kim Eunju as she cared for the child alongside Lee Han. The guilt of betraying her husband, Lee Hyunwoo, was present, but on the other hand, a sense of vengeance toward him dominated her thoughts.
'He was the one who cheated first, so why now...'
Kim Eunju wore a bitter smile. In a situation where Lee Hyunwoo’s infidelity was suspected, she, too, had found herself in the arms of another man.
"Eunju, isn't Jinwoo just lovely?"
Lee Han’s gentle voice rang in her ears. His gaze was filled with genuine affection.
"Yes, Jinwoo is truly precious to me."
Kim Eunju whispered, clasping Lee Han’s hand. She didn't want to realize that her current happiness stemmed from vengeance against her husband.
Lee Han laughed brightly and pulled her into an embrace. His tender gaze as he looked at the child, the way he looked at her with such longing—Kim Eunju found comfort in his arms.
However, a bitterness lingered in the corner of her eyes. The betrayal of her husband, and the self-reproach for her own actions. Kim Eunju was growing exhausted amidst these contradictory emotions.
'Am I doing something wrong...'
At the fleeting moment of regret, her lips trembled.
Lee Han noticed her state of mind. He gently stroked her face.
"Eunju, focus on this moment right now. Focus on what you truly want..."
At his whisper, her heart wavered. She looked at Lee Han and moistened her lips. Lee Han smiled at her and pressed his lips against hers.
The kiss, which started softly, gradually deepened. Lee Han’s tongue delved into her mouth. As the hot, intense kiss continued, she wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Hnn..."
She let out a short moan. Lee Han’s hand moved toward her breasts. His fingers slipped inside her bra, gently kneading her flesh. He circled his fingers, stimulating her nipples.
"Ah... Lee Han..."
She muttered as if sobbing. Her reason blurred under the pleasure of the taboo. One by one, her clothes were stripped away. Her full breasts were revealed, and Lee Han greedily suckled at them.
"Ah... I’m going to go crazy..."
She moaned, flushed with excitement. Lee Han’s touch moved lower, stroking her secret, moist place. As he rubbed her gently with his fingers, a slick fluid began to flow down between her legs.
The office was filled with sensual whimpers and sighs. Immersed in their affair, the two forgot everything else, exploring each other’s skin.
Finally, Lee Han laid her back and positioned himself.
"Ugh!"
At the stinging pleasure, Kim Eunju arched her back. Lee Han’s intense movements began. He thrust his hips passionately, racing toward the climax. The illicit affair, breaking all taboos, offered them a thrilling pleasure.
"I'm coming... I'm coming..."
She screamed as if squeezing out her last bit of strength. A hot wave washed over her body. Her vision blurred, and an intense orgasm swallowed her whole.
Lee Han, too, felt his own release approaching and thrust his pelvis forcefully, pouring his seed into her. A hot sensation filled her body.
Clinging to each other, drenched in sweat, the two collapsed onto the office floor. The sweet afterglow of their forbidden love refused to fade.
'Is this what I wanted?...'
A relationship started out of vengeance for her husband, mixed with guilt, love, betrayal, and happiness. Moving between these extreme emotions, Kim Eunju was sinking deeper into a mire.
Late at night, Lee Han and Park Mina sat side-by-side in the apartment management office. With beer cans in their hands, they were having a relaxed conversation.
"I’m so stressed at work. There’s this idiot who accepts work without even thinking about the deadline, and another guy who brags about being able to do things he has no intention of actually doing..."
Park Mina sighed and complained.
"That’s how work is, I suppose."
Lee Han replied calmly, looking at her. His gaze held a warm sense of comfort.
Park Mina poured out all her accumulated stress in front of him. Being by his side was the most comfortable space for her. He was the only person she could lean on.
When her voice finally trailed off, Lee Han spoke up cautiously.
"Mina, I have a favor to ask."
"What is it?"
Her eyes sparkled with anticipation. Lee Han chose his words carefully, then continued in a low, slow voice.
"There’s something I’m planning... and I really need your help."
Park Mina looked at him with curious eyes.
"If it’s something I can help with..."
Lee Han began to explain his plan cautiously with a serious expression. Park Mina listened intently, occasionally expressing her surprise.
After finishing his story, Lee Han locked eyes with her.
"How about it, Mina... can you do this for me?"
Park Mina didn't even hesitate. It felt like she could do anything if it were for Lee Han.
"Of course. If that’s what you want, Manager, I’ll do it."
She nodded happily.
A smile spread across Lee Han’s face. He held her hand tightly.
"Thank you so much, Mina. I feel reassured knowing you’re here."
Their faces, flushed from the alcohol, slowly drew closer. Soon, their lips met. It was a sweet and hot kiss. Lee Han’s tongue licked into her mouth, and she responded just as fervently. Only after a long, intense kiss did they pull apart.
"Manager..."
"Mina..."
Sharing kisses, they embraced each other. The night deepened, and only the light of the management office secretly illuminated their tryst.
Around evening, Lee Hyunwoo walked into the house with heavy footsteps. Since he had left work early for the first time in a while, the whole family could have dinner together.
In the kitchen, Kim Eunju was preparing dinner in silence.
Lee Hyunwoo gently picked up Jinwoo, who let out a sound similar to "Dada" and laughed brightly.
As the meal began, a cold silence wrapped around the table. No conversation passed between Lee Hyunwoo and Kim Eunju. Only the babbling of little Jinwoo broke the stillness.
"Eunju, how was Jinwoo today?"
Lee Hyunwoo asked cautiously.
"Nothing happened."
Her answer was short and dry. Her entire focus was on Jinwoo.
An awkward silence followed. Lee Hyunwoo couldn't continue the conversation and simply put rice into his mouth. The wall between the couple was only growing higher.
After finishing the meal, Lee Hyunwoo sat on the living room floor and played with Jinwoo and his toys. Jinwoo twisted his body, laughing as if he were having fun.
Kim Eunju, having finished the dishes, sat on the sofa and watched the scene. After staring with an expressionless face for a while, she spoke.
"I’m going back to work next month."
Lee Hyunwoo’s movements paused for a moment. A shadow fell over his face.
"I see. Are you well-prepared?"
He asked back in a nonchalant tone.
"Yes, it’s almost all ready."
She nodded briefly.
After that, only an awkward silence hung between them. Only the sound of the clock’s ticking broke the quiet. Kim Eunju felt disappointed by his indifferent attitude. She had expected her husband to be more curious and supportive of her return to work, but all she got in return was a short question.
'He definitely has another woman. Why is he so uninterested in my life?'
Suspicion and resentment began to seep into her heart. Meanwhile, Lee Hyunwoo was also hiding his complex inner thoughts. If his wife returned to work, he would have to find time to look after Jinwoo somehow, and he wasn't confident he could do that. However, to appease her, he simply gave the answer, "I understand."
As the night deepened, she put Jinwoo to bed and went to sleep herself. Lying in the darkness, she was swept up in complex thoughts.
'I know I’m in a wrong relationship with Lee Han... but Hyunwoo isn't even interested in my return to work. Is there really nothing left between us?'
Tears welled up in her eyes. Loneliness mixed with guilt, and disappointment. Amidst the vortex of complex emotions, she let out a deep sigh.
Overcome by fatigue, her consciousness slowly drifted into sleep. But the knot in her heart wouldn't easily unravel.
'Is it okay to go on like this?'
Carrying the heavy burden of her worries, Kim Eunju fell into a deep sleep. Only the darkness remained to wrap around her.