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(Seok-Jin)
I was covering my eyes with my hair fangs to hide my expression. Right now, everyone was silent because they were complete shocked that I got hit. I tried to hold myself from laughing.
Hahaha, this is hilarious. At first there was alot of noises. Now, they all got quite. And that's because I let Han-Ji punch me. That's right, I did that on purpose. My plan was not just only to humiliate Han-Ji, but to also end this marriage arrangement.
Yeah, you heard me right. I plan to end this marriage now.
"Hahaha, you see! I told you that I will not let you keep Hwa-Young locked!" Han-Ji laughed happily for being able to land a hit.
I acted as I was shocked too from the punch, and looked at him with a red eyes.
*BANG*
I disappeared from my spot and grabbed his face, pushing him down to the ground. The arena shook and the impact created a large cracks like a web. I tried to not use alot of force so that he doesn't fell unconscious.
*Punch!*
I sat on top of him and punched his face. Again, only using less force, but it was enough to make him bleed.
"Give up" I told him with a cold voice.
"N-ne-Never!*
*Punch!*
"I told you to give up"
"And I said I won't!"
*Punch!*
Again and again, I kept punching him in the face. The referee didn't stop me because he knows when to stop. Everyone that were watch were shocked, afraid, worried, scared, etc. Many different emotions was shown in everyone's face and they all knew that this match was no fun anymore.
After punching him for the 68th time, I decided to stop. I have to admit, Han-Ji has a really strong will. Have I used my full power, he would have been knocked out in an instant.
"Why... why are you doing this... TELL ME WHY?!" I screamed at him.
"B-because... because I love Hwa-Young"
Pfft. I tried to use everything in my power to hold myself from laughing. I kept my acting skill ON, and looked at him in the eyes.
"That doesn't explain anything! Why do you care about her?! She doesn't even know you!"
"I don't care. All I want is to help her, because she was the one who saved me." Han-Ji answered with a smile, and I can feel the protagonist vibe coming from him.
After that he began to tell his full story, Again! The same one, but with more details and emotions. I think this guy is better at becoming an Author for romance and fantasy novel than fighting.
Everyone was listening to his story with emotions, except for me that is. And I'm sure Hwa-Young too feels the same. After a full 50 minutes of bla bla bla, yes, 50 minutes! That's how long it was. He finally spoke to me.
"That's why I will never give up. I will not run away or turn a blind eye when she is in trouble!"
I looked at him with a stoic face and then turned my head to look at Hwa-Young who was in the VIP room. She was lowering her face down while holding her forehead, not wanting to see anymore. She must be very embarrassed and depressed. All of her friends were looking at her, trying to ask her about something.
"Do you really love her?" I looked back at him, still with my stoic face.
"Yes!"
".....*sigh*!" I took some moments to prepare myself for what I am going to say next, and then stood up.
"Hey, referee!"
"Huh! Yes?!"
"End the match, I give up"
"Huh!?" Referee.
"Wha-?!" Han-Ji.
"What?!" Everyone.
"...huh?" Hwa-Young.
"Didn't you hear me? I said I give up. I forfeit"
Everyone one was very shocked, but the referee quickly announced Han-Ji as the victor.
"W-what! What do you mean you forfeit?!" Han-Ji
"It's like what you heard. I accept my defeat."
"Why?" Han-Ji
"Because your love is alot stronger than me" I said with a cool smile.
Han-Ji eyes widened when he heard that. Not just him, everyone was hearing everything I said. I placed my hand on his shoulder and patted him.
"I actually don't have any feelings for her. The engagement was only made by our parents for political business, not by me."
Han-Ji showed a shocked expression when he heard the truth. He finally understand that it was all a misunderstanding.
"I-I.." Han-Ji
"It's okay. As promised, I will break the engagement, and Hwa-Young will finally be free. With this, maybe I can also find someone who I truly love too. It's all thanks to you" I gave the guy a gentle smile. A smile that belonged to a villain who was free from the evil and became a good guy.
Han-Ji began to show some tears, but he hold himself from crying.
"N-no, it is I who wants to thank you for showing me how weak I was before, and for pushing me to get stronger".
We both smiled to each other and then shook hands. Everyone was cheering for us. They all clapped their hands for the amazing show that they all watched. Everyone was showing a happy face.... except for one Person.
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(Hwa-Young)
I was staring at the both of them with a blank expression, but more importantly, my eyes was on Seok-Jin. Everyone around me was cheering for them, but I was not. Something deep inside me was shaking. I was confused, shocked, and more confused. When Seok-Jin forfeited, I was shocked and confused. But when he said that he was going to break the engagement, I was more shocked and... Angry.
Why?
'I actually don't have any feelings for her. The engagement was only made by our parents for political business'.
Even if it was only for families business. Why?
'As promised, I will break the engagement'
What promise?
'Hwa-Young will finally be free'.
Free my ass! What made you think I was not free?
'Maybe I can also find someone who I truly love.'
WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU WILL FIND SOMEONE WHO YOU WILL TRULY LOVE!?
I stood up from my seat and ran out of the room. I was running straight to the arena. On my way there, I only saw Han-Ji who was looking at me with a happy face.
"Hwa-Young!"
I ignored him and looked around to find Seok-Jin.
"Hey Hwa-Young, who are you looking for?"
In annoyance, I grabbed him by the collar and asked him with a cold eyes and tone.
"Where is Seok-Jin?"
"... H-he l-left."
I released my gripped and began walking outside the stadium.
"Hey! Hwa-Young! Wait!"
I ignored the voice and kept running.
"Hwa-Young, what is wrong with you?"
He grabbed me by the wrist and I stop moving.
"Get your Hand off me" I said with a cold tone.
"Not until you tell me what's wrong"
I grabbed his arm and threw him from my shoulder to the ground.
*Bang!*
"H-Hwa-Young! Wait! Is it because of Seok-Jin? Why are you looking for him? Aren't you free now?"
I stop my tracks and dashed towards Han-Ji who was still on the ground. I grabbed his neck and pinned him down to the ground.
"Listen to me you shit head punk. Don't even try to speak to me again. Because of you, I'm going to lose him"
I released my grip and left him on the ground. A black car then came stopping in front of me, and the back seat door opened. I went inside and told my driver to drive me to Seok-Jin apartment, but then I received a call from my father telling me to come back to the mansion because there will be a meeting with the Lin family. I quickly told the driver to change and drive me back home.
Inside the car, my mind was still in a mess trying to figure out what was going to happen.
Seok-Jin is really going to break off the engagement, but I can't let that happen. No, I can't. I still need him. Yes, I still need his connections with the SSS company. Yes, that's the main reason. Nothing else....
I can not let him go.
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(Han-Ji)
I was still laying on the ground with a confused face. I really didn't understand what just happened. I thought Hwa-Young was going to be happy to see me, but instead she was very angry.... and somehow unhappy?
I still remember the look in her eyes, they were beautiful but also deadly. It was a cold, so cold as if I saw the void itself.
"She said that she was going to lose Him because of me"
Does that mean she was actually in love with Seok-Jin, but he doesn't know? Wow, I didn't expect that. Well, she did looked like she was worried.
"Hm? What are you doing down there?"
I look up and saw a group of beautiful girls staring down at me. One of them had a blond her and she extended her hand asking if I need help.
I thanked her and stood up from the ground.
"Did Hwa-Young do this to you?" The blond girl asked.
I saw only 3 girls looking at me with a confused look.
"Yeah, she actually did, Haha?" I laughed awkwardly.
"Jizz, just what wrong with that girl?" the red hair girl commented.
"You guys know Hwa-Young?" I asked.
"Yeah, the three of us are her friends from college" the black hair girl answered in a bored tone.
"Anyway, aren't you going to celebrate your victory?" The cheerful blonde hair asked.
"Huh? But I didn't actually win"
"Who cares. Come on, why don't you join us" she grabbed my arm and began dragging me with her friends.
"By the way, my name is Binna" said the blonde
"And I am Eun-Kyung" red hair girl
".... Hana " black hair girl said with a bored eyes.
"Well, my name is Han-Ji"
"Yeah, everyone knows that. Your the one who never gives up because of love" Binna said while smiling at me.
My face turn a little red and I turn my face away. She chuckled when she saw me blushing.
"It is okay. I actually liked what you just said back there." Binna.
"R-really?"
"Uhm. You looked cool. like those Heroes from the anime and manga."
My face turn more red and I tried to hold myself from showing too much to her. I was able to tell that she was trying to tease me.
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