Chapter 90.

Shin requested one of many interns, “Did Mr. Eejun Bae go residence already?”

He went to the fourth flooring into the enterprise division workplace and requested the one that was sitting subsequent to Eejun’s seat. The intern nodded, “I believe he was planning on going straight residence after his enterprise assembly outdoors of the workplace. Would you like me to go away a memo for him?”

“No, it’s okay.”

Shin shook his head and turned to Eejun’s desk once more. It was naked aside from one image body. Contained in the picture have been a baby with a clean expression and a white-haired outdated man standing subsequent to him. Shin remembered seeing the picture of this outdated man when he handed the chairman’s workplace. He was the earlier firm lawyer and Eejun Abe’s grandfather.

Myunghoon Bae.

Now that Shin studied him carefully, he couldn’t see any resemblance between Eejun and his grandfather. However maybe the way in which they stared on the digicam appeared a bit comparable. All of a sudden, Shin remembered the dialog with Woojin final evening.

Woojin was staring on the ceiling and holding Shin’s hand. Woojin murmured, “Shin.”

“Yeah?”

“Jihoon Kang doesn’t know Joowan Kim.”

“…Pardon?”

When Shin requested in shock, Woojin closed his eyes and murmured, “It wasn’t Jihoon Kang who was assembly with Joowan Kim, however I believe it needed to seem like it. Or one thing like that.”

“…”

“Generally, after I take the remedy Dr. Yoonil…”

“…”

“I couldn’t assume clearly the following day. I additionally couldn’t keep in mind issues.”

“… Woojin.”

“Your sister, Dr. Kim, requested me to deliver the remedy to her so she may take a look at it.”

“…”

“However I can’t deliver myself to do it… I’m afraid.”

Shin bit his lips arduous, and Woojin hugged his neck tightly. If Woojin wasn’t holding him, Shin would have left the apartment instantly to see Dr. Yoonil. Shin remembered Yoonil’s dry, uncaring eyes.

Shin continued to stare on the picture of Eejun Bae and his grandfather.

‘Why me? Why not Woojin Choi?’

This query had been bothering Shin for a very long time. It might be that whoever was behind all this hated Woojin a lot that she or he knew hurting Shin would harm Woojin terribly. However… Shin couldn’t assist feeling that he himself was the principle goal, not Woojin. Shin was sure he was being utilized in an elaborate scheme.

When Shin appeared again, Jihoon Kang tried a number of instances to let Shin know the way Woojin felt.

***

Siwoo canceled the date with Jihoon who checked out him in disappointment and shock. However Siwoo ignored him and left shortly. He hated seeing such an sad expression on Jihoon’s face, however Siwoo needed to discover out the reality instantly. He by no means received the braveness to ever ask Jihoon what his relationship was with Joowan. Siwoo solely requested Joowan again and again for the reality, and now, Siwoo was going to ask Joowan one final time.

Siwoo arrived at Joowan’s restaurant. He despatched a textual content to Joowan.

-I’m on the entrance of your restaurant.

Siwoo obtained a direct reply.

-I shall be out.

It was clear that Joowan nonetheless had emotions of Siwoo. It appeared that Joowan had been ready for Siwoo all this time. This was the kind of man Siwoo needed to be with, however there was now not any belief between them.

“Siwoo Jung.”

When he heard the low baritone voice, Siwoo knew what an fool he was. Simply listening to Joowan’s voice was sufficient to make his eyes water. Siwoo bit his lips and considered Jihoon Kang. Siwoo didn’t belief Jihoon both, not but, however at the least Jihoon didn’t misinform him.

Siwoo walked as much as Joowan and slapped his stunning variety ex-lover. On Joowan’s lengthy neck and pale cheek, an indignant crimson mark appeared slowly. Siwoo’s hand harm, however the ache and coldness in his coronary heart have been a lot worse.

“Bastard.”

“…”

“Why did you method me?!”

“… Siwoo.”

Siwoo couldn’t assist however scream at Joowan. He tried to recollect the primary time they met. When he thought again, Siwoo vaguely remembered Joowan asking about Shin early on of their relationship. On the time, Siwoo thought Joowan was simply displaying curiosity in him. He thought Joowan was simply being jealous. The way in which Joowan handled Siwoo was so heat and caring that Siwoo by no means imagined Joowan may have an ulterior motive.

Siwoo remembered the primary lunchbox Joowan made up for it. It was full of all of the issues Siwoo appreciated.

“Joowan Kim, inform me that I’m mistaken about all this.”

“…”

“Inform me that you simply didn’t method me from the start due to Shin Kim. That it has nothing to do with Shin!”

“… Siwoo…”

“Don’t say my title! Don’t you dare!”

Joowan grabbed Siwoo’s shoulder, and in contrast to earlier than, Siwoo now not felt heat from him. As a substitute, his arms grew to become coated with goosebumps.

Siwoo continued, “Am I mistaken?”

“…”

“Reply me! You by no means met Jihoon Kang earlier than. It was a lie, however you pretended in any other case. Why did you admit you have been seeing Jihoon Kang when you might have by no means even seen him earlier than?”

“…”

“Since when?”

“…”

“You already know Woojin Choi too, don’t you?”

Joowan’s eyes widened. Siwoo knew for a indisputable fact that Woojin Choi didn’t know Joowan Kim. He was sure of it. Siwoo knew Shin talked about Joowan as Siwoo’s boyfriend to Woojin many instances, and Woojin by no means confirmed any form of recognition or familiarity. However Joowan was totally different. When Siwoo talked about Woojin’s title, Joowan couldn’t conceal his expression.

Siwoo continued, “You requested me to indicate you Woojin’s picture in my commencement album.”

“…”

“However regardless of all these damning items of proof, I nonetheless wish to imagine you.”

“… Siwoo.’

Siwoo used to like Joowan’s voice. It was so low and soothing, however now, Siwoo felt a bit fearful.

“Inform me.”

“…”

“Inform me that you simply by no means approached me on function! For an ulterior motive!”

“…”

“Inform me you by no means knew Jihoon Kang and Woojin Choi earlier than you met me!”

“…”

“Inform me that I’m an fool and I’m mistaken about all this…”

All of a sudden, Siwoo felt somebody seize his wrist. He didn’t notice he was crying, however Siwoo felt the tears rolling down his face. He felt like he was dying. The ache was insufferable. He smelled the acquainted cologne from the person who grabbed his wrist. The person held Siwoo’s hand firmly however gently.

That scent… It was the scent Siwoo smelled this very morning.

“What are you doing right here, Siwoo Jungun?”

When Siwoo appeared up, Joowan’s face crumpled into an unsightly frown. Siwoo knew that behind him, Jihoon Kang was standing.

Jihoon stated to Joowan, “So I used to be proper. I assumed you acknowledged me final week after I got here to your restaurant with Woojin, Chef.”

“…”

“It’s humorous, as a result of I had by no means seen you earlier than till then. I don’t know you.”

Joowan growled, “Let Siwoo go.”

Siwoo had recognized him for a very long time, nevertheless it was his first time seeing Joowan wanting this indignant. Joowan appeared like a totally totally different particular person.

Jihoon let Siwoo’s wrist go, however he shortly grabbed Siwoo’s waist and pulled in the direction of him. Siwoo took a deep breath and the chilly air started to assist clear his head.

Jihoon stated to Joowan, “What provides you the proper to order me round?”

“…”

Joowan frowned angrily. Siwoo was shocked as a result of he by no means anticipated Joowan may change into this indignant about something. As Joowan grew to become angrier, Siwoo’s anger started to relax slowly. This example felt so surreal.

All of a sudden, Joowan pushed Jihoon and growled once more, “I’ve all of the rights in his state of affairs. It’s you who ought to hold out because you aren’t related on this state of affairs.”

“Why am I not related?”

“…”

“Reply him, Siwoo Jung. I’ve the proper to face beside you, proper?”

Joowan abruptly turned in the direction of Siwoo and requested in confusion, “… Siwoo?”