Chapter 39
The infamous Bumsajun drinking at a woman’s house alone at this hour?
Although I absolutely didn’t want to admit it, seeing his face right now, I couldn’t completely rule out the possibility that he harbored impure intentions toward Yeonwoo.
For now, Lee Kwon took a breath and reminded himself of his purpose for coming here.
Yeonwoo didn’t know anything yet, but Grandma Song was desperate to marry her off.
There were plenty of lousy guys lined up, but the grandmother’s philosophy was that a woman should marry early and have children while still young.
“Yeonwoo, Grandma said you need to have a matchmaking meeting. She’s setting a date soon.”
After saying that, Lee Kwon observed Sajun’s expression.
“You came here just to say that?”
“Partly that, partly to see your face too.”
“Grandma’s at it again.”
Yeonwoo was taking it lightly, but Sajun was not.
Thud.
Sajun, who had been drinking beer calmly, slammed the glass down loudly.
His sharp eyes stabbed into Lee Kwon’s face.
Sajun’s handsome face twisted slightly in disgust.
This bastard?
Lee Kwon’s eyes flashed strangely.
The problem wasn’t that Yeonwoo was working at Cheongbong.
A bigger problem was waiting.
Dongdongju and beer too.
Having drunk quite a bit, Sajun used the excuse of work the next day and left the house.
Not only him but Yeonwoo also needed to work tomorrow, so they had to rest early and save energy.
Sajun stood leaning against the wall of his house, mulling over what Lee Kwon had said earlier.
Maybe Yeonwoo would have a matchmaking meeting.
Isn’t a matchmaking meeting supposed to be for marriage?
Yeonwoo had flatly refused, saying she had no intention of meeting for that purpose, but like him, it could happen unintentionally.
Clank.
At the sound of the front gate opening, Sajun turned his head sideways and looked.
He wondered if Yeonwoo had followed him, but it was an uninvited guest — Lee Kwon.
Leaning against the shady wall, Sajun watched Lee Kwon come out.
When the moonlight, hidden behind clouds, briefly appeared, Lee Kwon suddenly noticed Sajun and shouted in surprise.
“Ah, you scared me! What have you been doing not going home till now?”
Lee Kwon had returned to his usual self, fussing over him.
He had been acting kind and gentle in front of Yeonwoo, but his true nature had popped out.
Sajun narrowed his eyes and looked at Lee Kwon.
“Got cigarettes?”
“No. Yeonwoo hates smoking so much.”
“Is that so?”
He didn’t know because Lee Kwon never showed it.
“Anyway, why aren’t you going home? Don’t you know the way? You’re not planning to sleep here, are you?”
Sajun pointed at his house.
“This is my home.”
Lee Kwon looked at the dilapidated house, which needed repairs before the next typhoon, with disbelief.
“Isn’t it abandoned?”
“What do you mean abandoned? People live here.”
“…You bastard, you’re serious about this, huh?”
Lee Kwon suddenly turned fierce and stepped right up to Sajun’s face.
His drunken flushed face was a sight.
He snorted and blew his nose like an angry bull.
“What are you thinking?”
“What do you mean? I thought it’d be better for Yeonwoo to stay in Cheongbong than moving around Africa. So I suggested it. And I gave in, thinking a nice, newly remodeled house would be better than this old one. Need more explanation?”
“…That was smart. But you’re saying you own the house Yeonwoo lives in?”
“Strictly speaking, it’s my mother’s house. I just gave it up.”
“Does Yeonwoo know?”
“No. If she did, would she live comfortably? And the reason I live next door is because I feel some responsibility to look after her since I brought her here.”
“…Hah.”
Looking up at the sky like a madman, Sajun chuckled then turned serious and glared at Lee Kwon.
“Is responsibility all you’ve got? Are you not secretly harboring feelings for our princess?”
“If you’re a man, isn’t it natural to have feelings for a pretty and lovely woman like Yeonwoo?”
“Sure, our Yeonwoo is pretty and lovely! But—do you know about NS position?”
Sajun smiled knowingly, guessing Lee Kwon’s reason for asking about T.O.
“Why? Are you coming?”
They were in need of a skilled surgeon for brain surgery, and here was a golden opportunity knocking.
“If your purpose is to watch over Yeonwoo, I’d advise against it.”
“Who, who said I’m watching her!”
“We always accept resumes. The website has the email address.”
“……”
A fresh scent floated on the breeze.
It smelled similar to the fresh and sweet scent Yeonwoo gave off.
Sajun silently stood beside Lee Kwon, gazing at the distant sky.
How long had they stood like that?
Lee Kwon finally spoke.
His low, hoarse voice was full of solemnity.
“…If you make Yeonwoo cry blood from her eyes, I won’t let it go.”
With those words, he disappeared inside the gate.
Me?
What nonsense have I heard now?
Sajun burst out laughing.
Today was a day with great progress between the two.
If only it hadn’t been Lee Kwon, they might have spent a more intimate time.
That was the only regret.
Lee Kwon went up to Seoul with a determined look.
He didn’t forget to remind Yeonwoo of the family motto and to always be wary of men.
Though he had taken a few days off, Lee Kwon’s early morning departure didn’t sit well with her.
After Lee Kwon left, Yeonwoo hurried to prepare for work.
Brushing her teeth, she looked closely at her reflection in the mirror and blushed thinking of the kiss she shared with Sajun at the festival last night.
Her lips felt a little swollen, and she found it odd that her lips had never looked this pretty before.
Should she ask him to kiss again today?
It felt too precious to have only one.
Though it was a normal start to the day, everything seemed completely different.
Humming a tune, Yeonwoo finished her shower and began getting ready for work.
Finally ready, she checked the terrace window and the front door before stepping into the yard.
Sajun, who had the car started and was waiting for Yeonwoo, noticed her presence and met her eyes over the fence.
“Oh, hello.”
Blushing, Yeonwoo greeted him.
She was too shy and embarrassed even to ask him to kiss again or properly greet him.
“Good morning.”
Calmly smiling, Sajun greeted her — still as handsome and impressive as ever.
It felt strange how natural and normal things were between them, as if nothing had happened.
Trying not to show her feelings, Yeonwoo opened the gate and stepped out.
Sajun strode up with his long legs.
It wasn’t the festival that swept him away.
As Sajun came close, everything blurred except for the man in front of her.
With the morning sun behind him, he gently cupped Yeonwoo’s cheek and tilted his head slightly.
Touch.
He kissed her lips, meeting her gaze.
Yeonwoo stood on tiptoe and pressed her lips against his.
She pressed back firmly, and when they parted, a soft sigh escaped from Sajun.
Ha…
He sighed repeatedly as if struggling to endure her.
Wrapping his arm around Yeonwoo’s slender waist tightly as if to support her back, he bent his head and bit her lips.
A dizzying sensation overwhelmed Yeonwoo, like the sky spinning and the ground sinking beneath her.
Recalling the kiss she had repeated in her mind every five minutes throughout the night, Yeonwoo slid her tongue into his mouth.
Her delicate tongue cautiously advanced in his warm mouth, and Sajun swallowed his laughter and entwined his tongue with hers.
The fast, biting, and dizzying kiss continued.
Something pressed against her closely.
Yeonwoo realized late that it was proof of Sajun’s excitement and a symbol of his desire, and she was embarrassed.
That firm something grew bigger and pressed on her more and more.
“Ah…”
The man who had been sucking wildly inside her mouth felt something, slowly pulled away.
Yeonwoo opened her eyes and looked up at Sajun.
His large hand wiped the saliva from her lips as it passed by.
