I was suddenly stunned when I heard that question. Even though he was heard asking to confirm the truth, I was sure that he thought that Chunghee and I were really lovers. Actually, I couldn't clarify it immediately since Chunghee had not given a definite answer as to whether we were really in a relationship or our togetherness just because of pity and despair.
I felt ashamed in my heart. But slowly, there was disappointment creeping into my chest. I replied steadfastly, "No. He's someone's."
"Huh? Brother Kim, what do you mean?" he asked, confused.
I lifted my face, turned to the side to look at him, then replied, "But, in a moment he will be mine."
Hearing about this, Liam Seok chuckled. He smoked the cigarette in his fingers before replying, "I really don't know what you're talking about. But, one that I can see for real is ...." He paused for a moment, glanced at me with a serious gaze, then asked, "You love him, don't you?"
