Exhausted, I lay on my bed and stared at the ceiling. He dropped me at home with the reason that he wants to know where I leave and he would feel at ease if he saw me off personally. I argued that it's okay but the man really insisted. I blushed at the thought about what happened a while ago back to his apartment. I still can't believe what transcribed between the two of us. Closing my eyes, I touched my lips, sighing in disbelief. Looking back, the memory was as clear as the sky that engraved my mind and heart.
"We need to talk."
Looking at him questioningly, I waited on anticipation as to what he wants to say to me but he walked closer with me instead and gently grabbed my hand.
"You'll take responsibility right?"
"W-what?" What is he talking about again?
"I asked you to take responsibility. So, date me. Let's start dating." he said with full of seriousness. He is not just playing with me, is he?
My mouth dropped instantly at the bomb he threw.
"W-why?" I confusedly asked.
"Why do you ask why? Is it not as simple because you have to take responsibility for me?" he said with an innocent look plastered on his handsome face. Ugh! Seriously this guy is so...!
"Don't kid with me," I said in a low voice. If I could growl maybe I would. Maybe he detects the warning in my voice so he held me closer.
"I am not kidding around. Do I sound like playing now?"
I looked at him silently, trying to decipher what he is playing at. I see no recognition of his usual playfulness with me.
"Then why?" I insistently asked.
"I like you Geu-rim. Is it not enough reason? I am attracted to you." He honestly said that almost threw me off-balance. My heart throbbed with the sudden confession. I could feel the blush that crept to my face.
"Geu-rim." he softly called me. I tried to avoid his eyes simply because I feel suddenly shy.
"Look at me." I gulped as he commanded me softly but with conviction. Being stubborn I am, I did not hee so he gently grabbed my chin trying to get my attention and face him but I closed my eyes instead. The feeling of his breath against mine was intoxicating. The truth was I am thorned between being honest with my feelings or not trusting his words.
I like him as I was bothered by his presence. I am attracted to him as I can't deny the fact that he captures my attention. A lot. I was so pissed at him but I keep looking at my email address as if waiting for his message to come. What's more, is that this guy has the ability that no one can. He made me think of him more than anyone else. My heart trembles at the sudden realization that I might start falling for him without knowing and it made me scared.
It seemed like an eternity before I opened my eyes and courageously looked back at him.
"Okay," I said bravely. "Let's date."
How could I ever forget the look on his face when he heard my response. It was as if he won the grand prize of a contest. I smiled at how cute he looked. Looking back, it was also the same reason why I accepted his invitation to his apartment when he shyly asked me to east Tteokbokki. It was his cute side that put me in this situation.
"But with conditions." I immediately added. Yes, I just agreed to date him but we have to follow some conditions to avoid bothersome circumstances.
"Conditions?" he asked curiously as he let go of my chin. I regrettably feel a sudden disappointment as his hand left my skin.
"Yes. If we start dating, we should follow some conditions to avoid rumors." I said.
"And what are the conditions?"
"Well, first, I don't like rumors in the office so if possible, let's keep our relationship a secret just between the two of us," I informed him. "You are still new to the company and technically, you are my boss and I am your secretary. This kind of cliché relationship rumor does not suit me well so I don't like announcing it to them," I added.
He looked at me intently, processing what I've said.
"Okay," I sigh in relief as he agreed afterward. "Is there still more?"
"Yes," I added. "I trust that we will act professionally inside the company. No flirting is allowed." because I am pretty sure he will do it if he will be given a chance.
"Agreed. Is that all?"
"Yes." I nodded.
"Then, I have my simple conditions too." He immediately said without a bit. I feel like his conditions were not as simple as it sounds. I have a bad feeling about it.
"Fair enough." despite that, I answered. He smiled at me looking victoriously.
"We will have a dinner date at least 5 times a week."
"What? That much? What if we will be busy?" that is why I feel dubious with his "simple" condition. He looked dejected.
"Okay. 3 times." he insisted.
"I think I am okay with that." I convene. He looked delighted. What a simple-minded person. I smiled secretly as he showed me once more of his cuteness side. "Is there anything?"
"Yes. On our dates, you should call me Oppa." he smiled dashingly. Urk! In our country, it is an endearment called by the girl to a boy with a close relationship with.
"O-okay." I feel like I am spitting blood.
"You can start now," he said teasingly. "Say it. Call me Oppa." Why does he seem excited?
"O-Oppa." I shyly said. It has been a long time since I called someone like that and I feel like I have the right to call him that so it gives me the courage to say, "Hyung-woo Oppa."
He momentarily paused and looked at me blankly. Did I make a mistake? I worriedly looked at him.
"H-Hyung-woo Oppa?" I called but I was surprised when I met his lips crushing to mine. He devoured it hungrily not letting a single breath escape. What a savage man!