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(Hwa-Young)
When I reached home, I saw my parents sitting in the living room along with the Lin family. Mr Lin and Mrs Lin. But I didn't see Seok-Jin with them.
My father called me and asked me to sit next to my mother. I asked my mother what's going on, but she didn't answer and just told me to wait. We all waited until someone came to the living room. It was Seok-Jin, and there was a beautiful woman wearing a suit standing next to him from behind. She looked like those secretaries that I have at work, but she was way beautiful.
After Seok-Jin sat down next to his father, the first one to talk was Mr Lin. He told us that they want to break the engagement. My heart rose and I shouted in anger.
"What do you mean breaking the engagement?!"
"Young!" My father looked at me and I saw him and my mother wearing a worried look on their faces.
What is happening? Why are they looking like that?
I sat back on my seat and we all listened to Mr Lin explanation. He told us that there is really no need for this engagement and that the both family will not fall apart if the engagement is broken. Both parties knows that it's true and that the engagement is only meant to form a strong connection.
My father tried to argue and reason with him, but then he was interrupt by Seok-Jin. We all looked at him.
"How about I help the Shin family in making a business contract with the SSS company?"
Me and my parents looked at him with a surprise face when we heard that. Just then, the black hair woman that was standing behind him came forward, and placed a sealed contract document on the table. We all looked at it with a wide eyes and in disbelief.
"H-how is it even possible?" My father asked as he looked at the secretary. The one who answered was Mr Lin.
"That's because Seok-Jin is the CEO of the SSS company"
"What?!!!"
We all looked at him in shocked. Even I was so shocked that I couldn't believe what I just heard. Just How? And why? Why he didn't tell me?
"We already know your main reason for asking for my engagement with your daughter..." Seok-Jin said while looking at us.
"And I didn't like it so much at first, that's why I decided to accept it so that I get to know your real motive behind it, and after many investigations and times I spend with your daughter, I can finally agree that doing business with the Shin family is completely safe and benefit for the both of us..."
After more deep explanations from Seok-Jin, my parent's faces became calmer and they sighed in relief. They understood that they will finally be able to form a business deal with the SSS company just like the Lin family did. This would be a big boost for our family, but that is after I agree to break the engagement, since the final decision is on me. That's what is written on the contract.
I clenched my right fist tight to hold back my anger.
"We completely understand. Hwa-Young, can you please sign it?"
I heard my father calling for me, but I didn't answer. I was lowering my head, trying to hide my expression from everyone.
"Hwa-Young, dear?" I heard my mother calling, placing her hand on my back, but I didn't answer.
What should I do? What should I do? I really don't know. Should I accept it? Should I sign the contract? No! But if I do that, we will still form a connection with the SSS company. Isn't that what we wanted?
.... Isn't that what I want?
'....'
'....'
"Mr Shin, Mrs Shin. Can I have a moment with your daughter?" I heard Seok-Jin's voice.
"Huh?! Y-yeah, sure!"
I saw his feet walking towards me.
"Come on, let's go upstairs"
I raised my head and looked into his eyes. They were calm, very calm. His expression was not like before. There were more mature. I stood up from my seat and we both walked up to the second floor. I was the one to lead him, so I took him to my private office that I have.
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(Seok-Jin)
After I entered the office, which looks like it belongs to her, because of the name tag that's on the desk, I closed the door behind me. I looked at Hwa-Young who is still not facing me, only giving me her back.
I frowned when I saw that. I can understand that she doesn't want to break the engagement because she needs me for future benefits, but isn't she too greedy.
"What do you think your doing?" I asked her in a serious tone, not hiding my true emotions.
"Shouldn't you be happy that you're finally able to form a business relationship with the SSS company. So why that look on your face?"
She turns around facing me, showing me her discomfort expression. She looked very unhappy and somewhat... frustrated? Just what the hell is wrong with this woman?
The real reason I accepted the marriage was so that I can get my Revenge of her, by mocking her, humiliating her, teasing her, that was all, nothing else.
What? Did you guys think that I was going to ruin her life just because she was the reason for my miserable life before I died? Of course not.
Although I did blame her that time, but she was also right. In my previous life, I was a scumbag, lazy, pathetic, worthless, arrogant rich boy. I had all the power and I didn't use it well. That's the real reason why my life was miserable and pathetic, and she was right to call me a loser. That is why after I came back, and was able to climb up high, and building my own empire, I didn't find any interest in get revenge on her, except bullying her. Of course I got my revenge on everyone who humiliated me in my past life, but they all didn't do anything except throwing some bad words on me, or laughing at me from behind. That's why I took the revenge to pay them back by trolling them. My friends who came to me for money and left me after, I made them get trauma by many scary things. My bestfriend who taught me how to be a playboy, I gave him a lesson to not be a playboy. My parents who were very disappointed at me and ignored me, I made them respect me. Because of my SSS company that has surpassed the Lin family in money and power, so without me and my company, the Lin family can fall down.
If I want to.
And my ex wife, who kept ignoring me and throwing so many painful words at me. Well, I decided that I would tease her alot so that I can break her icy cold face that she have. I wanted to make her fall from her ice throne, humiliate her by beating her in every score, and show her that she is not the number one. And I finally did. I beat her in talents, score, rank, everything she is good at.
Now, I don't feel any meaning from this marriage, neither I have feelings for her. For me, she is more like an interest business partner, and maybe a good friend to tease, much better then my other bestfriend who abandoned me when I got broken. So, I don't feel the needs to stay with her forever. After all, she hates me, and I know that. It better to end this fake useless relationship.
"Oi! Why are you not talking?" I asked again with a lazy eyes.
"Do...do you really want to break the engagement?"
"Huh!!? What with that stupid question. Didn't you hear me before when we were downstairs?" I asked in confused.
"JUST ANSWER!" she screamed.
I was a little shocked by her reaction. Just what is her problem.
I sighed and gave her my answer.
"huh... yeah, I want to break this engagement. I don't see any meaning in it."
"..."
I started to get a little impatient, so I kept talk.
"We both know that we don't have any feelings for each other. You accepted this engagement because you wanted to investigate more about me and my company, while I also did the same. In another word, we both used this engagement as an excuse to get a benefit from each other... and also to get to know each other."
"Now that I already confirmed that the Shin family... No, after confirming that You are trust worthy to make a business with me, and me making a business with you, I don't see the needs to keep the marriage."
"... That's true" she said.
"So? What do you want more? Why do you look unhappy?"
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(Hwa-Young)
I didn't know what to say at first. I didn't know why I brought him to my office. I didn't know why I didn't sign the contract. That's why I wanted to try asking him first.
"What do you think your doing?"
"Shouldn't you be happy that you're finally able to form a business relationship with the SSS company. So why that look on your face?"
I didn't know how I looked like. I wasn't able to control my emotions. I was angry and upset. I looked at Seok-Jin who was looking at me with a serious face, mixed with confusion, and upset. He looked different than before. There was no fake smiling on his face, or the usual annoying face that I know. This was Seok-Jin's real face. His true feelings and emotions. He was annoyed by my action.
I really didn't like that face.
"Oi! Why are you not talking?"
I was lowering my head, hiding my eyes with my hair, and began asking.
"Do...do you really want to break the engagement?"
"Huh?!! What with that stupid question. Didn't you hear me before when we were downstairs?"
His tone sounded uncomfortable to me, and I didn't like it very much.
"JUST ANSWER!" I scream. I was a little shocked that I let my emotions come out.
"huh... yeah, I want to break this engagement. I don't see any meaning in it."
"..." I kept silent.
Why? Why was there no meaning in it. Although I already know the reason, but I kept asking why?
Did he really have no feelings for me? Was all his actions that time a lie?
"We both know that we don't have any feelings for each other. You accepted this engagement because you wanted to investigate more about me and my company, while I also did the same. In another word, we both used this engagement as an excuse to get a benefit from each other... and also to get to know each other."
He was right. We both have no feelings for each other, I know it's true. I knew he was faking it all the time. The dates, the time we spend together, it was all for business and for our family. There was no real feelings in it.
"Now that I already confirmed that the Shin family... No, after confirming that You are trust worthy to make a business with me, and me making a business with you, I don't see the needs to keep the marriage."
"... That's true" I said.
"So? What do you want more? Why do you look unhappy?"
I looked at him again. I didn't know how to answer, so I said what I normally would say.
"How can I be sure that you won't break the agreement?"
"Haaaah! Are you mocking me? Didn't you read the contract?" He said with an annoyance.
I felt very stupid for asking that. I did read it. And it was impossible to be break, but still, I needed a reason to say something.
"Huh, Is that why you didn't want to break the engagement? You want to keep our families close to each other so that your family doesn't fall behind? You are worried that would happen?"
I don't think that was the real reason, but I nodded to him.
"Heh, this girl". He then began walking towards me.
My heart was beating very fast when he came close to me. He raised his right hand towards my face and I instantly closed my eyes. Was he going to touch my face?!
"Huh!"
My eyes opened when I felt a light pat on my head, and I saw him putting his hand on my head.
"If you are worried that I would betray you, and about our relationship, you don't have to worry. To me, you are more like a rival friend. Or you can think of it as a close friends in business."
My eyes widened when I saw his smile. It was the same true smile I saw before when I was in his apartment.
"You don't need to feel sad that we won't see each other again. We will meet a lot during meetings between your family company and my company in the future. So you can expect me teasing you a lot in the future."
My face turn red when he said that. I pushed his hand off my head.
"W-what do you mean?!"
"Hahahahaha! So you really were going to miss my teasing and jokes, weren't you? Is that why you were unhappy? Because you're going to feel lonely if I didn't tease you?"
My sad emotions was gone, and my cold hateful emotions were back again.
"Shut up. Do you really think that I would feel lonely if I do not hear your jokes? In your dream" I walked pass him and went to the door.
"Ooooooh~ did the ice princess finally became a Tsundere?!"
A vein popped out on my forehead. I opened the door with force and got out. What was I thinking?! Why did I feel worried that I would lose him when he said that he will keep teasing me every time we meet? Aaaargh! I forgot how much I hate that guy, and his annoying stupid smile!
Now that I realize it again. His smile back then were genuine. Not fake but real. Does that mean... he only Likes teasing me?!
"What an annoying monkey."
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