Chapter 16 - SOMETIMES I HATE YOU PART 5

...After that, Alex and I showered together in the company's building. There was a big floor that he owns inside here.He got a home in this big building. I can't believe there is a house inside a corporate building. To prevent outside noise, it's complete with a noise repellent and noise suppressor. It was really big and convenient. It looks fancy and really suits him. He looks totally like a rich man. There's a bar and a restaurant downstairs. While the gym and entertainment room was upstairs including karaoke, arcade, indoor game and relaxing room for their employees.Me: This is absolutely crazy!Alex and I were walking around after we finished taking a bath together. He told me that he wanted to take me for a walk to see his company before talking about the serious business.Mr. Jung accompanied us while walking behind us.Alex suddenly begged me to go have lunch first and I only followed him because I didn't know the direction. I was so embarrassed with him when he walked with me while holding my hand. I heard everyone gossiping and talking behind our backs.Me: Alex. Are you crazy? We are not supposed to do this in public.Alex: Why not? I already have everything. I got money, status and power. Now I can do everything I want. Including this!He lifted our hand and it meant it wouldn't be a problem for him to hold my hand in public.Me: But this is not right. I don't want them to get any wrong ideas.Alex: Why? Do you hate them calling us a couple? Or do you dislike our forbidden relationship?Me: Tch. It's not about that. I just...Alex: What? Tell me. I will do anything for you.Me: I can't get used to it. Do you think we are a couple?Alex: You're right. I'm just a mere slave for you. How rude of me.He suddenly snapped my hand and let go.Me: Tch. (He must be upset again)I glare at him.Me: Yaa! Are you upset? What are you, a 15-years old boy?Alex: ...He is spouting his lips like a kid.Me: Fine. Do as you want.He suddenly hugged me while we were still in the cafeteria. Everyone was shockedI was speechless.Me: *gulped*. For real? Let me go now.Alex: Why? You're the one who told me to do anything I want.Me: I don't mean this. You are crossing the line.Alex: Tch. You are overreacting.He got up and pouted again. This time, I won't be tricked again. He is really something else.Me: (How can he not be shy at all? He does this with a straight face without a least of embarrassment.)His eyes were all about me. All he cares about is me.Me: (Damn. I really need to be careful around him. I have to make sure to control him to behave)People are still staring and I was thinking that they were all just looking at Alex. Not because he is the chairman here, but because of his looks. People won't know that much and won't bother about a Chairman of the K Group. They only care about how they look. They expect that the role of Chairman is only for old folks that are about to retire. However, Alex is the only one that was a young man that handled a group company and hired an actor to become the acting Chairman.The man that I thought was him is only a disguise from a doppelganger that looks like him. I noticed that when I compared it with his height. He is much taller in person.Me: So, what do you want to have for lunch?Alex: You.He smiled at me and acted innocent.Me: Sighed. You are so annoying. Don't make me like talking with someone useless.I turn around and look at Mr. Jung.Me: You old man. Do you know what he usually eats?Mr. Jung: He rarely eats in the afternoon, but I can suggest to you that he likes to eat instant noodles. But it must be exactly the way of Mr. Carl cooks for him.I was in disbelief when I listened to him.Me: For real! Yaa! Do you want to die early? You should keep your health. Seriously!I smacked his shoulder and without realising that I made a shameful behaviour. Everyone was looking at me with a death glare and saying that I was violence to the most handsome man.Me: Tch. Come now. Let's have anything they got.I was about to take the tray and the staff stopped me.Me: What are you doing? I will pay for it.Staff: Only employees could eat here.Me: He is working here. He didn't have his card, but you see that old man? He can vouch for us.The staff peek at the old man, Mr. Jung, behind us. He nodded to him.Me: Don't worry. This is for him.Alex only stared at me with his innocent look while holding my hand. He is pretty annoying. I wonder how much patience I had until I lost it. While taking the food, I noticed that Mr. Jung was not having the meals.Me: Yaa, take the meals too..Mr. Jung: I'm fine sir. I can eat after Mr. Kim has his lunch first.Me: Tch. Alex, do something.Alex stares at him and gives him a poker face. I can't believe he just did that in front of me. He looks like a two-faced person. Mr. Jung immediately took the tray and got the meals with me.After that, we took a seat at an empty table. Suddenly, there are two girls approaching us.Girl 1: Hi nice to meet you.She looks like trying to hit on Alex.Girl 2: Ehem. Are you a new worker here or maybe an intern?Alex totally ignored her again.Girl 1: It's fine if you're an intern. We could help you with anything you want.Girl 2: But....Me: (Now they will ask for his number)Girl 1: Can you give us your phone number?Girl 2: You are so handsome. Perhaps... Are you single?He totally ignored them.I feel bad for them.Me: I'm sorry. He is not usually like this.I push Alex's shoulder to poke him for his attention."Yaa.. Talk something" I whispered to him.Finally, Alex gives attention to them.Me: *relieved*Suddenly, I couldn't expect what he said.Alex: Get lost.He said that with a straight face to them.Girl 1: Unbelievable.Girl 2: So rude.Girl 1: Let's go.They left as they got rejected.Me: Yaa. You should check on them first. They totally are a jackpot.Alex: Then you should give them your number.Me: Wh.. What? Are you even paying them attention? They are trying for you. Not me.Alex: Then, what do you want me to do? Do you want me to sleep with them? Just say it.Me: Sighed.Alex: You know I will do anything you want.Me: But that's not your choice.Alex: Then, what do you want me to do? Love them? Have a date?Me: Geez, you always turn it like this. Fine. Can we just have our lunch now?Alex: I don't want to.He pouted again and did not look at me.I look at Mr. Jung and he is useless as he will only do what Alex orders him to do. I was dumbfounded. I try to be rational and hold a grip of my fist. I try to clench my teeth so that I can hold my anger.I take the spoon and feed the meals to Alex.Me: I'm dead serious, if you didn't eat this I will punch you right now on your face. Do you understand?Alex was reluctant and opened his mouth.Me: How is it? It must be good right?I also eat the meals.Me: Urmmm... It's so delicious. Here, have it more.Alex was shocked with its taste. He rushed to take the spoon and eat ravenously. I was happy that he finished the food. I also asked Mr. Jung to eat as well.We were able to have a second meal when Mr. Jung showed his pass and they let me eat too.Alex told me that it was surprisingly good and delicious. He never had this kind of meal. People that looked at him laughed when he was acting like that. I can't believe they said he looks cute when eating ravenously.Alex filled his stomach so full till he couldn't stand up.Me: Do you want to drink something? I can buy you something hot.He nodded.Me: What about you?Mr. Jung: I'm fine.Me: Alright. Caramel then.Mr. Jung: Coffee is fine.I hurried to the Starbucks stall and bought three drinks.Alex immediately finished his hot mocha. He is really a monster. Mr. Jung thanked me and wanted to pay me but I refused. I took my ice americano and decided to take Alex for a walk after having a meal because it's good for health.Me: Do you have a rooftop here?I asked Mr. Jung and he nodded. I decided to go to the rooftop so we can have a serious conversation there. I took a seat and Alex was sitting beside me while staring at my drink.Me: Here, you can have it. He took it without a second thought.Me: Now, can I talk to you now?Alex: Sure. I am always listening.He finished my drinks and paid his attention to me.Me: (Damn it. I only got a sip). Sighed.I try to calm down and remember back what I'm going to say.Me: I want to ask you, did you really do all that happened to me?He nodded.Alex: Do you mean your apartment, your house and your friends?Me: So, you admitted?Alex: Yeah. Because I really do it, not technically but I asked someone to do it.Me: Are you crazy? Did you really have to go that far?Alex: It's not necessary. But I just want to see you mad at me.Me: Why?Alex: Because I was mad at you.I try to accept his answer.Me: Fine. I deserve it. But, do you want to harm any of them?He shook his head.Me: Why not? I could have slit your throat if you want.Alex: Because I don't want you to cry.Me: Gosh. You are really something else. You know how to damn-well answer my question. But here is something I want you to do.Alex: Do you need my help?Me: No, I'm not. I want you to clean up your mess!Alex: What is it? Tell me.Me: Great. That makes things easier.That day, he brought me to meet my friends, Kyle, John and Will to apologise to them.(At a 5 star restaurant - I met with my friends together with Alex)Kyle: Yaa.. I really thought you were someone else. I almost peed myself.John: Damn. You were still like this with him?Will: I can't believe it because he came to us begging for forgiveness.Alex: What? He did that?I hold him to stop.Me: That's your own fault. Do you want me to teach you again?Alex steps back and feels displeased.They agree to make peace with each other. It's so hard to make Alex listen to me. He is always questioning. Sometimes he is reluctant to do what I said. However, he still has to do it as I said. They also apologise to me for trying to sell me out to Alex. But I understand that they are only doing that because they are scared of him. I already heard they got beaten by him and threatened them harshly.After that, I asked Alex to bring me to my family as I missed them. I have never thought that the fire was not happening because of him but from a loan shark. Alex knew about that and helped them to move out to a new place for a while. He has already settled my parents' debt and my house will be repaired as soon as possible with their insurance. (Alex pays it for them, but he hides it from Carl).That's what he didn't tell me.(In Alex's car)Me: Yaa. You told me that sooner.Alex: What if I tell you? Do you care about me? Aren't you actually running away from me?Me: ... (He's right. I don't think he can explain it to me). Tch. Fine. It's already happened. There's no use talking about it.I look away from the outside.Alex: Do you want me to open the window?Me: Shut it. I don't want to. (Why is he being like this? I hate it when he try to be nice with me)Suddenly, I noticed that I could see Alex's reflection from the window. He looks handsome and hot.I was shocked that he could get one of these sports cars. The old days, I'm the only one that always brought him to ride my bike. Now, he mustn't want to do it again with me. Besides, I already don't have it after I sell it to the market.While in the car, I try to have a conversation with him. I feel awkward holding his hand.Me: (Is he always this timid?)When I start to open the conversation to know about him, he always tries to avoid it and change topics. I also asked him earlier in his office but got ignored."Next time. I will tell you" He told me to wait for his answer....(My parent's new house)I reached at my parents house that they had to stay for a while before the old one finished rebuilding. It was located at the outskirts of the city near my sister's school.As I reached there, I was standing in front of the house with Alex. There is a car parked in front of it. The girl comes out from the car. She was someone that I know.My sister, Lee Ha Na, 18 years old, was surprised looking at me and yelled, "Oppa!".Carl's sister, Lee Ha Na, 18 years old. Went to high-school of art. She has loved to paint and sketch beautiful pictures since she was a kid. Her drawing is pretty good and I recommended her to do what she loves to do.An annoying sister but loves her brother as much as he loves her. Also obedient to her parents unlike her brother.She ran towards me and opened her arm wide. I was trying to receive her hug, and she unexpectedly ran towards Alex.Me: What the.. Yaa! Why are you being shameless?She let him go and look at me with a side-eye. My mom got out and I immediately went to hug her.Mom: Oh, Han Sung. You are back. But what are you two doing here together? This is unusual.Carl's mom, Song Hye Kyo, 40 years old and a full-time housewife.Hana: This is his friend's mom. I heard they're close friends in high-school.Mom: Really? That's great then. Let's come inside.My mom suddenly went to Alex and brought him instead.After we finished preparing dinner, my father just got home and joined us on the table.Me: Dad, do you believe mom and Hana didn't care about me after this long? Why do they treat him like your biological son?!Dad: That's not their fault. You're the one that should know where you go after all these years.Carl's father, Lee Min Ho, 45 years old and an employee in a medium firm. He is a manager and has a stable family to support his family. However, due to the instability of our economy, the debt for their house was rising and they were unable to pay it. Resulted in losing their house. ~Alex looked at me with his annoying smile because he was laughing at my behaviour as my existence was ignored by my own family.Me: Geez. You're so annoying. Stop smiling like that. I hate it.Alex immediately changed his reaction.Dad: What's wrong with his face? At least he has a good-looking face that makes our heart feel at ease.Me: Is that true?Hana: Dad is right. I wondered if he had already met someone.Alex tried to answer her questions and I immediately stopped him by holding his mouth with my hand.Me: Of course he has someone already. Do you think you got a chance?Mom: There's no wrong with your sister. Not all relationships will last long, maybe she could have a chance.Me: Unbelievable. You guys really make me sick. Do you think this world work only with look? Don't you see the drama? All the psychopaths are all good-looking.Hana: Yaa! That's because there is an actor.We all have a big conversation when having dinner.It's been so long since we had dinner together.After spending time with my family and getting to know our story, I entered the bedroom and looked at Alex who was already sleeping on my bed.Me: Tch. Look at him make it like his house already.I was displeased with Alex sleeping soundly on my bed, wearing my clothes and getting much better treatment than me. I decided to take a shower and change my clothes.Me: Yaa. Move a little bit. This is my bed. Why are you sleeping on it? Shouldn't you sleep on the couch?Suddenly, Alex grabbed me and hugged me while I was lying on his body.Me: Do you have a death wish? Let me go before I kick you from this bed.Alex: But it only fits one person. Why don't we sleep like this?Me: I don't want it. Besides, your dick is clearly brushing against my thigh. How could I possibly sleep?Alex: Geez, you are so troublesome. We already do this many times. We could fit together on the couch.Me: That was 10 years ago. Fine, I will sleep on the couch.Alex: Alright. Let's just sleep like this.Alex lay on the side and put me beside him.Me: You will be uncomfortable. Let me turn a side too.Now, we both were facing each other. It was a bit awkward for me. I could feel his heartbeat from this close. He smells nice.Alex: (Carl's hair is smelling fragrant. I like it)We are both touching each other while I hug him on his waist and he hugs my head.Me: You are so damn tall. It's annoying.Alex: Why?Me: I can't look at your face.Suddenly, Alex moved down and let his leg out from the bed.Alex: Is it good now?I nodded to him.Me: Do you remember that you said you will tell me about you?He nodded.Me: How's your life in the State?Alex: It's just normal for me. I only study and spend my time mostly at home.Me: For real? That must be boring. Don't you have any friends?Alex: I don't care about friends.Me: Why?Alex: They only be my friend for their convenience.Me: Isn't that what a friend is? You help them and they help you. Relied to each other for convenience.Alex: But I don't need help.Me: Fine. How about your parents?Alex: ...He seemed reluctant to say.Alex: They die... in an accident.Me: I'm sorry.Alex: Don't be. It's already happened.Me: You must have been lonely.Alex: ....Me: I'm sorry. I couldn't be there for you.I hug Alex to comfort him.We both fall asleep on the bed together....The next morning, my family was peeking at us and I was shocked when they were looking at us hugging each other. I immediately push Alex off from the bed and instantly wake him up.Alex: What's wrong, honey?They all hear that Alex was calling me that.Me: No 3x. It's not what you think....On the table, we all had breakfast together.Mom: So, how long have you been together?Me: Mom... I told you we aren't like that. He is just mumbling nonsense.Father: Not for someone that is sleeping together on one bed.Hana: Just be honest brother. You are bad at lying.Me: Come on, Alex. Tell them.Alex: I have known him since high-school.Me: That's not what I mean.Alex: Yes, we are partners.Me: Yaa! You just make it worse.Mom: I knew it. Here, have your second round. Eat as much as you want.Me: Mom... Why are you so happy with that?Dad: Just be a man. You should say so if it's true. A man never hides the truth.Me: You too?Hana: I'm fine with him. He is nice and kind. I believe he will take good care of you.Me: Fine. I'm done.Mom: So, who is at the bottom? Let me think.As Alex was trying to answer it. I immediately closed his mouth.Me: Alex, from now on. Don't talk if I let you. Understand?He nodded.Dad: You're so boring. Are you a Queen Control? You treat him like his mouth belongs to you.Me: That's right. All of them are mine and belong to me. So, now I want to eat breakfast with peace.We are all having a hectic morning. After sending dad to work and Hana to school, I left with mom. She asked me to treat him well. She also packed me with so much food.Mom: So, where did you want to live now?Me: I still have my apartment. I will live there for the time being.Mom: Really? Is that going to fit for you both?Me: What? He will be living at his own house, mom.Mom: You brat. You already have a partner and not living with each other yet? *Sighed* Fine, just take care of yourself alright?Me: Yes, mom. I know what to do.Mom: Did you have money? Wait a second. I'm gonna take my purse.Me: That's fine. I already have money.Mom: It's that so. You should stop giving us your money every month. We also already have enough for us.Me: Whatever. You can throw it if you don't want to. I will keep sending you money every month.I left her after bidding her farewell.In the car, Alex suddenly asks me something.Alex: What is living together as a partner?Me: Well, basically for a couple that plans for marriage will be living together before that.Alex: Do you want to live with me?Me: What?! So sudden.Alex: Then, do you want me to live with you?Me: Yaa. You are not a kid anymore. You have a responsibility. You are the chairman right now. Do you think you can just sit around and play with me all day?Alex: We are partners, right? Because of that we need to stay together. So, I can see you everyday. It's troubling me if I couldn't see you.Me: Sighed. Fine, I will think about it.Alex: Why don't we go now?Me: Where? Your house?He nodded.Me: What about my job?Alex: Do you want to work? You can stay at home everyday.Me: You want me to wait for you everyday at home like a housewife? I don't want it.Alex: Then, you can work with me. Do you want it?I thought about it for a moment. Maybe I would end up fucking him everyday at work. Office sex is really tempting. I think it is not a good place for me. But I could try to be an assistant alongside his secretary.Me: Fine by me. But only for a weekday. I want to work at the club as usual on weekends.Alex: Deal! I will call Mr. Jung.After that, we arrived at a condominium in the city. The building is tall with 99th floors. Alex parked right in front of the entrance.Me: Why are we stopping here? You should park your car.Alex: Ridiculous. Look, I have the number 1. That means I own this place. They will take care of it.I take off and walk together with Alex to the elevators.Me: Wah, it looks like a hotel.I look around at people that have to wait in line at the receptionist. Alex gets into the VIP elevators and picks the highest floor.Me: You live on the 99th floor?He nodded.Me: So inefficient. Isn't too long to wait in the elevator.Alex: That's right. But not if the elevator is fast.I can't believe that the lift worked so fast to bring us to level 99. Alex brings me to a room and there is a bodyguard standing at the lifting machine.Me: There's another lift? I thought we were at the top of the building.Alex: Nope. There is another one. A penthouse and rooftop.I exit the elevator and can't believe this entire floor is his house.Me: Amazing! This is so big!I look outside and see a beautiful view of the city. There's a helipad as well.Me: Gosh, this must cost a fortune.Alex: *smirking*. Not really. Just a small amount of my pocket money.Me: (That's mean he really a rich loaded)It's so big and spacious. I wonder how he could live in this place. It's kinda sad and lonely for me. There is everything in here. But this is totally different from his mansion.In the past, Alex lives in a mansion with so many maids and butlers that attend to him and his parents. He also has a wide backyard. But living in a city like this gives me a totally different vibe.Me: Why aren't you living in your old house?Alex: It was my brother's house.Me: You have a brother?!Alex: An older brother. But he is not my actual brother.Me: Wah. There's so many things that I don't know about you.Suddenly, someone came into the house.???: That's right. There's so many things that you don't know about him. Including his dark side.I turned around and was surprised to look at such a good-looking person. He is tall and has a different aura than Alex.Alex was cold and pessimistic while this guy is warm and optimistic.???: *clapping*Me: Who are you????: Sorry for my rudeness. My name is Kim Seon Ho. I'm his older brother.Me: I'm Lee Seong Hwan. Nice to meet you...I was about to give him a handshake but Alex stopped me.Seonho: Well 2x. How are you, brother? I have never seen you have interest in someone. Especially to bring them here. Do you... have a change of heart?Alex: It's none of your business. How can you get in here?Seonho: Calm down. It's not like I'm barging in on myself. I bring someone with me.Suddenly, a woman comes and walks into the room. She is wearing an extravagant look.Alex: Hello mother.Step mother: Fine. I don't have much time, so I'll talk about the point. Resign from your position or we will bring you down in a hard way.She left after spewing a few words.Seonho: And you. Don't get close to him. He is not what you think.He came close and touched my cheeks.Me: (Wtf. Is he trying to hit on me?)Alex looked agitated when they left.Me: Alex, are you okay?Alex immediately hugged me.Alex: I'm fine. As long as I have you. That's all I need.Me: Are you hungry? What if we had dinner?Alex: But I already have a maid to cook for us.Me: Yaa, that's too boring. You should learn how to cook for yourself.Alex: But it's still early for dinner.Me: Come. Let's cook together.I dragged him to the kitchen. It took me some time to find everything in here. He had a lot of cabinets and 4 refrigerators. As we are cooking in the kitchen, I ask Alex to help me with the ingredients.Me: You are getting good at it.Alex: That's because I learned how to cook.Me: For real? You should cook for me sometimes. But now, let me do it for you. By the way, why did you start to learn it?Alex: Because I want to cook with you together.Me: Hahaha. That reminds me of the past when you didn't know how to cook.After that, I started to cook him the meals that I usually had with Grandma Yim. I always help her everyday and already learn some recipes from her. The dish that I prepared is a unique signature from Jirisan. Alex was shocked with all the dishes that I put on the table.Alex: Wow. You cook a lot! Are you having a party?Me: Nope. This is all for you. Now, let's try it. I don't know if it tastes good for you.Alex: Urm! It's delicious. It's my first time having this cuisine.Me: For real? Maybe I'm already used to it. I only have it normal.Alex: I think I could finish it all.Me: Hahaha, just eat as much as you want. I already cook a lot for us.Alex: What do you mean for us? There are only two of us.Me: Oh, that's right. I use a little too much of your ingredients because I decided to give them too.Alex: ...Me: Why? You don't want me to give it to them? It's fine. I will eat it all.Alex: No, that's not it. You can do that if you want.After that, Alex finished his meal and went upstairs for a shower. I decided to take the food and pass it to the workers here. They all thanked me and asked about me. As I introduce myself, I ask them to know more about Alex.They all said he is living a lonely life here. He usually wakes up at 4 o'clock and exercises. After that, he entered his study room and was locked in there till 8 o'clock. At 9, he will reach the office. They told me he was late at home after 1 o'clock. They mentioned he had trouble sleeping. I also ask them about his friends or relatives. They only know he only got Mr. Jung as his assistant. His step mother is not that close with him. He also did not meet eye to eye with his older brother. They also mentioned that they are trying to get the company from him.I heard the rumour that he got all the inheritance from his parents that made him hated by his step-parents. Before going, I thanked them for giving me the information.After that, I went to check out the house and play around while Alex was not there.I found another room that was empty and told the maid that I want to sleep in there.The place was so big and there were some empty rooms without a purpose. All the workers are living downstairs. I locked the door and decided to take a nap on the bed.I was thinking that maybe I should go to my apartment and take some of my clothes.-To be continued-