Chapter One - First Impression

“Brrrr I’m so cold” The girl complained rubbing both hands together.

Taeng grabs her hands placing them on his warm cheeks.

“Ahh you’re so warm!”

“Hehe and the ice princess dislike the cold, that’s abnormal” Taeng chuckled.

Jessica retreat her hands and walked off ignoring the boy.

Taeng sped up towards the girl and held her left hand intertwining their fingers together then putting it inside his jacket pocket, leaving a sweet smile on Jessica’s lips.

The couple walked around the area filled with bright, white, sparkling snow with tall trees surrounded them like a winter wonderland.

“Taengoo look!” Jessica pointed at the winter river, but her bracelet flew off her thin fragile wrist.

“Noo!” The girl panicked and quickly ran to the edge of the river looking for her precious bracelet that Taeng bought her.

“Sica leave it, I’ll buy you another one”

“Al-most got… it” she reached.

However, when Jessica inched closer she slipped on the frozen ice and fell into the freezing river.

SPLASH!

“Hel-bububbp!” Jessica’s head shrunk into the water.

Taeng ran in lightening speed and dives into the river to save the girl. The boy managed to keep Jessica’s head out of the water, but Jessica was losing her self control pushing Taeng’s head into the water showing how frighten she was. It was a relived that Taeng is a good swimmer, therefore he had no problem holding his breath underneath the freezing ice water. Taeng pulled Jessica and himself out lying on the snow catching his breath.

“T-t-aen-g-goo are you okay?” Jessica’s teeth chatted while breathing out warm air.

“Y-yeah, l-l-let’s get back. C-cold” Taeng shivered.

The duo felt much better once entered the warm building, but still dripping wet in their soaking garments.

“Taengoo, go take a shower in my bathroom I’ll leave some spare clothes on the bed. I’ll be in the other bathroom”

“Okay”

The boy was astonished to see the luxury bathroom.

“Whoa, this is huge… but no shower curtains?”

He quickly removed his clothes and jumped into the nice warm shower.

Moments later, Taeng came out with a towel wrapped around his waist.

“Honey, we’re back ARHHHH” The wealthy looking ahjumma screamed to see a half naked boy in front of her.

Taeng quickly grabs a piece of garment lying on Jessica’s bed covering his upper body.

“What’s wrong dea- Who are you?!” The man shouted furiously.

“I-I” Taeng was too scared to answer seeing the angry man glaring at him.

“I’m going to call the police” The man got his phone out punching hard on those 3 numbers.

“No Dad! He’s my boyfriend” Jessica ran in wearing a pink silk dressing gown standing in front of Taeng.

“Jessica, this is unacceptable! You two get changed and come down immediately” the man shouted heatedly and left the room followed by his wife.

“W-we’re in deep trouble, aren’t we?” The boy gulped.

“Don’t worry, I’ll handle this. Meet you downstairs”

Taeng nodded watching Jessica leave the room.

The boy quickly changed into Mr Jung’s nice quality brand clothing and made his way down the stairs. He walked in the living room and saw the Jungs sitting there quietly leaving a gloomy, uncomfortable atmosphere.

Taeng took the seat beside Jessica on the couch.

“Honey, do you want to introduce your boyfriend to us?” Mrs Jung asked her daughter.

“This is Kim Taeng, we met in high school”

“N-nice to meet you Mr and Mrs Jung” Taeng bowed politely.

“Alright cut the crap. I want an explanation from you” Mr Jung glared at Taeng once again.

“And why are you wearing my clothes?!” The man asked, in shock.

“Dad, Taeng’s clothes are in the wash. He’s just borrowing them”

“Yeah I’ll return them as soon-“

“No need”

“Why were you naked? In my daughter’s room? But why are you in our house in the first place?”

“Honey, stop being so rude” Mrs Jung nudged him.

“Dad, I fell into the river and Taeng saved me. We were both freezing and soaking wet so we took a shower. Nothing more” Jessica explained.

“And I did tell you that Taeng is coming to visit me this Christmas”

Mr Jung looked at them doubtfully.

“Taeng, let’s stay for dinner” Mrs Jung suggested.

“Thank you” Taeng nodded and smiled, but his smile soon faded away when he saw the expression on Mr Jung’s face.

“Well I better go prepare dinner now” Mrs Jung got off the couch and went to the kitchen and Mr Jung went upstairs to his study room.

“Sorry Taengoo, got you into trouble”

“Don’t worry about it” Taeng smiled and put his arm around Jessica’s shoulder, pulling her closer.

Sooner or later, Jessica has fallen asleep on Taeng’s shoulder while watching TV. Taeng place Jessica in a comfortable position and placed his jacket over her.

“Do you need any help Mrs Jung?” Taeng asks walking into the kitchen.

“Sure, and drop the Mrs Jung. Call me Anita” She smiled.

Taeng nodded and puts an apron on.

“I’ll help you cut the Kimchi”

“Sorry about Jessica’s Father. He’s very traditional and protective towards Jessica”

“It’s okay. I would react the same if I saw a naked stranger in my house”

They both laughed.

“So Taeng, have you ever been in a relationship before you met Jessica?” Anita asks curiously.

“Nope”

“Taeng, please take good care of Jessica. I know she needs you more than anyone else”

“I will Mrs Jung” Taeng said in a firm serious tone.

“Good, and it’s Anita” she smiled and patted his back.

After a good chit chat, Anita told Taeng to wake Jessica up for dinner.

It took Taeng quite a while to wake the sleeping princess up.

“Hmm the Kimchi stew is delicious” Mr Jung complimented looking at his wife.

“Yep, Taeng made it”

Mr Jung looked at Taeng who is smiling, but ignored him and carrying on eating.

The dinner was very awkward for everyone.

“Honey, have you seen my new underwear?”

“The checked one?”

“Mhm”

Taeng choked on his rice, knowing that he is wearing Jessica’s Dad’s underwear, and now he is looking for it.

“Taeng, are you ok?” Anita asks looking worried.

“Y-yeah”

The young couple soon finish their dinner and went up to Jessica’s room.

“Oh my gosh, Sica how could you give me your Dad’s underwear?” The boy panicked wondering around the room back and forth.

“Relax, besides I can’t have you not wearing underwear. That would be uncomfortable” she laughs.

“Yeah but-“Jessica placed her lips onto his keeping him quiet.

“Your clothes should be dry now, I’ll go get them”

Taeng nodded and lay down on Jessica’s huge soft bed. But a knock on the door startled the boy.

“Come to my study room” Mr Jung said.

Taeng felt uneasy and followed the man.

“Close the door and take a seat”

Taeng did as he was told.

“To be very honest with you, I am against you dating my daughter”

No! I don’t want to break up with Sica.

“But I guess I cannot break you two apart, otherwise Jessica will runaway and hate me forever”

Phew, thank god.

“If you want to be with Jessica you must treat her nicely and if I find out you cheat on her, you will never ever see her again. Understood?”

“Yes, Mr Jung” Taeng gulped and nodded.

“Don’t be so tense Kiddo, I’m not that scary right?” He joked, surprisingly.

“Haha no” Taeng let out a nervous laugh.

“Anyway, this is Jessica’s last year at University, and I’m sure it’s the same for you”

“Yeah it is”

“I want her to focus on her last year and make the best out of it. In other words, I don’t want you to visit her for this whole year. I’m sure you won’t have a problem, if you truly love her.”

Taeng nodded.

“Well apart from that, it was nice meeting you” he smiled.

“Me too, thank you for letting me be with Sica. I promise I will never hurt her”

“Good, but don’t thank me. Thank Jessica”

“Taengoo, come here~” Jessica called.

Taeng looked at Mr Jung as he signals him to go see his daughter.

Back in Jessica’s room

“Erm… I’ll go change in the bathroom”

“Wait, what did my Dad say to you?” Jessica stopped him by grabbing his hand.

“N-nothing, just chatting”

“Chatting about what?”

“I better get change first, in case your Dad looks for his underwear again” Taeng joked.

Taeng came back out fully dressed in his clothes but Jessica started questioning him again. Taeng could only tell Jessica about not seeing each other for 1 year, nothing else. Of course, the ice princess wasn’t happy. But Taeng tried everything to cheer up the girl again which includes telling her that they’re going to live in the same apartment together once graduated, cook for her everyday etc.

“I’ll be waiting for those to happen next year”

Jessica hugged Taeng.

“Yes, my princess”

Taeng hugged the girl back tightly.

“Well I better go back to the hotel, it’s getting late” Taeng glanced at his watch.

“No I want you to stay here tonight”

“Here?” Taeng smirked referring in Jessica’s bedroom.

Jessica’s late reaction seems to have taken place, but soon realise what he meant.

“You byuntaeng” The girl slaps him playfully.

Taeng let out his Ahjussi laugh.

“But seriously, I don’t want to bother your parents. I’ll come and meet you tomorrow once I get out of bed okay?” Taeng plant a soft kiss on her forehead.

“Okay then” Jessica pouted but earns another sweet kiss on the lips.

At the hotel

The boy threw himself on the soft double bed and in deep thoughts thinking about Mr Jung’s request.

“1 year without seeing Jessica is sooo long” He let out a loud sigh.

Taeng took out his phone staring at his wallpaper picture that he took with Jessica at the amusement park. His phone started ringing and was surprised to see who the caller ID was.

“Hey Taeng!”

“Hey Yul, miss me already?”

“Surprisingly, I do” They laughed.

“Did you meet your in laws?”

“Yeah, but I messed up my first impression”

“Why?”

Taeng told Yul about what happened and Mr Jung’s requirement.

“Well I’ll talk to you later. I need to call Sica, See you”

“Okay, bye~”

The boy end up spending an hour on the phone chatting with Jessica, but soon ended the call and went to sleep so they can get up early and see each other on the next day.

Let me clear some stuff before reading

Jessica went to American for University in the end of season one and stayed there for 3 years. It has been 3 years now, Taeng, Jessica, Yul and Tiffany are now aged 22. Yul owns a large hotel company as I mentioned in the previous season, characters profile.

I apologize to readers who didn't get my pm last time, my pm list is kinda messed up.

Chapter Two – One Year Later

Taeng’s POV

“Guys, wake up!” Taeng nudges the two sleeping figure.

“Go away” Yul snuggled closer to Tiffany.

“I thought you said you’re coming with me to pick Sica up”

SNORING 

“Aish, well I’m going to the airport now”

The boy said and left the room.

Taeng jumped into his car and drove to the airport.

About half an hour later, Taeng has arrived at the airport arrival area waiting for the girl patiently. Taeng didn’t take his eyes off the arrival board and gate where people are coming out one by one but still couldn’t see the brunette. Feeling a little bit worried, he calls the brunette but the line was busy. Suddenly a light tap on his shoulder has startled him.

He turns around and was surprised to see the person in front of him.

The girl gave him a giant bear hug.

“Taengoo! I missed you so much!”

“Me too!”

They broke the hug and looked at each other.

“You look beautiful”

“Like the new hair?” Jessica asks showing off her new blonde hair.

“Love it” Taeng smiled.

“Have you eaten?”

“No” The blonde shook her head.

Taeng took Jessica to a Japanese restaurant for lunch.

“So did you miss me…loads?” The blonde said asking for the obvious answer.

“Of course I did, I couldn’t stop thinking about you”

Jessica giggled.

“Oh, my parents are moving back to Korea. My Dad is going to expand his business in Seoul”

“Wow really? That’s great”

“But I’m still staying with you!”

“Haha you’re not~” Taeng joked.

“Open up”

Jessica shoves a sushi which is full of wasabi into Taeng’s mouth.

“Mm delicious”

Delicious? It should be very hot.

Jessica dips her sushi into the wasabi and tries it herself but quickly spat it out.

“Oh my god, it’s so spicy. How can you eat that?”

“I swallowed it” Taeng stuck his tongue out.

After lunch

Taeng carried Jessica’s huge heavy suitcase and puts it in the trunk. Jessica hopped into Taeng’s car which smells fresh and clean. The five seater car was pretty decent, not so fancy and it was quite comfortable.

Taeng got into his car and slams the door shut.

“Ready?”

Jessica nodded.

Taeng drove off heading back to his apartment.

“So, I thought Tiffany and Yul are coming today”

“Those two lazy bums are probably still sleeping. I did try to wake them up, but didn’t work”

Jessica laughs in response.

30 minutes later…

“Ugh traffic”

Taeng mumbled while looking at the busy congestion in the freeway.

He turned to look at the blonde who is sleeping deeply. Taeng turned the heater on and place his jacket on Jessica keeping her warm. Taeng didn’t take his eyes off the sleeping figure until someone honked him to move on.

DINGDONG

Jessica pressed the doorbell but nobody answered. Taeng got his keys out and unlocked the door.

“Welcome home!~” Tiffany and Yul threw confetti and popping party poppers at the couple.

“Hey guys!”

The trio formed a big group hug leaving Taeng standing there carrying the heavy luggage and suitcase.

“Guys... I need a hand…”

The boy tripped over the step and fell flat on his stomach.

“Oh gosh Taetae!”

“Taengoo are you okay?!” Jessica said helping the poor boy up.

“Nope I need a kiss” Taeng pouted which earns a kiss on his soft lips.

“Eww so cheesy already” Yul laughs and slaps him.

Taeng was very excited to show Jessica around the apartment. Since they live on the 3

rd

 floor, the large roof balcony also belongs to them too.

*****

“So do you guys have a job?” Jessica asks YulTi before taking another bite into her meat feast pizza.

“Yeah, I’m working at my Father’s hotel company”

“Kwon’s Hotel?!”

“Yep”

“Wow that’s a five star hotel. Hey Tiff, you got a rich boyfriend” Jessica winked at Tiffany.

“Haha I know” Tiffany replied in English.

“And I’m working at Soshi’s café. The caramel coffee is nice there, you should come and try it Jessi” Tiffany continued.

“Okay”

Jessica turns to the boy who is busy munching on his food “What about you Taengoo?”

Taeng gulps down the food “I’m working at Afterschool Arcade“

“Yeah, all he does is just sit there and play 7 hours a day” Yul said.

“You better spend 7 hours a day with me instead of games” Jessica said.

“Not 7 hours, but 24 hours” Taeng smiled widely.

Yul and Tiffany cringed at cheesy Taeng.

“But Taetae, working in an arcade won’t earn much money. Especially Jessica is back now, you’ll need to pay for most of the stuff” Tiffany stated.

Taeng looked at Jessica and she gave him the cutest puppy eyes ever that makes his heart flutter.

“I’ll look for a better job” Taeng smiled and held Jessica’s hand.

“That’s better, here an extra pizza for you” Yul gave him a slice of pizza treating Taeng like a kid.

After dinner

KNOCK KNOCK

“Come in”

Taeng went into his room fully dressed in his pyjamas and same with Jessica.

“Whatcha doing?” Taeng fell onto his bed, lying on his stomach.

“Just getting something” Jessica said searching something in her suitcase.

The blonde finally found it and jumped on the bed.

“Omo you still have this?” Taeng grabs the monkey plush.

“Of course, it’s the first present you gave me”

Taeng leaned forward giving the latter a kiss.

“But ew I bet it’s got your drool stains all over it haha” Taeng laughed.

Jessica grabs the pillow and wracks it over Taeng’s head and Taeng did the same with his pillow.

After their little pillow fight, they decide to go to sleep.

“Goodnight Sica” Taeng said and stood up.

“Where are you going?”

“I’m going to sleep on the couch”

“You don’t want to sleep with me?”

“No! It’s just… do you feel comfortable sharing the same bed?”

“Come here you babo” Jessica grabs Taeng’s hand dragging him to the bed.

“It’s not like we’re going to have sex. I don’t see the problem sleeping with my boyfriend when just cuddling and hugging him.” Jessica said bluntly.

Taeng’s face started to heat up.

“Y-you sure?” Taeng asks shyly.

“Yes, silly”

“Geez, why do I feel like I’m the man in the relationship” Jessica chuckled.

“I’m just innocent” That made Jessica laugh even harder.

“Alright, let’s go to sleep” Taeng switches the lights off.

“Goodnight Taengoo”

“Goodnight Sica” Taeng planted a soft kiss on her forehead as Jessica snuggled closer.

Chapter Three – Lovey Dovey

The brunette opened his eyes and was delighted to see the person sleeping beside him. He glanced at the clock while letting out a wide yawn. He tries to get up without waking up the blonde but his right arm has turned out to be the latter’s pillow.

“Sica, wake up” Taeng said softy, almost like whispering.

No response.

“Cuuuucumbarrrsss”

No response.

Taeng gasp, “Are you dead?” he places his fingers on the Jessica’s neck checking her pulse.

“Lemme sleep” The blonde pushes his hand away and buried her face into Taeng’s neck.

“Aish, you sleepyhead”

Taeng have no choice but to stay in bed a little longer and goes back to sleep.

“Baby you want toasts?” Tiffany asks.

“Yes please”

It seems like beans on toast are the only breakfast that Tiffany can make, and she makes it almost every day for Yul.

“Breakfast is ready!”

Yul immediately went to the dinner table and dive into his breakfast.

“Mmm nice”

“See, my cooking has improved” Tiffany smiled proudly.

“Yep” Yul pinched her nose.

“Gosh, are those two still sleeping? It’s 11:30am already”

“Haha I bet byuntaeng couldn’t get any sleep last night”

“Maybe” Tiffany giggled.

“Let’s go to the cinemas today!” Tiffany said excitedly.

Since today is a Saturday, the couple quickly finished their breakfast and went to spend their time together.

*****

Taeng manage to get out of Jessica’s tight embrace. He went to freshen up and make 

breakfast 

lunch for both Jessica and him.

As he searches for food in the fridge, he felt a squeeze on his bum.

“Oohh when did you turn into a byun? Byunsica” Taeng smirked.

“Thanks to you, byuntaeng” Jessica smiled and sat on the couch.

“Taengoo~ hurry up, I’m starving!”

“Nearly ready”

Taeng quickly heats up the leftover beef stew and cooked it with the Udon noodles. Minutes later, the mouth watering aroma came in contact with Jessica nostrils.

“Wow, looks good!”

Jessica looks over Taeng’s shoulder eyeing on the delicious food.

“Not as good as you”

Jessica smiled.

“So what’d you want to do today?” Taeng asks.

“Let’s go shopping? I’ve never been to the shopping malls in Seoul before”

“Okey dokey”

At the shopping mall

“You want to buy anything?” Taeng asks holding Jessica’s hand swinging it back and forth.

“Not sure yet” Jessica shook her head.

“I would love to see you wear that” Taeng smirked while walking past the lingerie store.

“You wish”

“Sica what’s your bra size?”

“Pervert” Jessica slaps his arm.

“Then what’s your underwear size?” Jessica joked.

“Medium” Taeng answers nonchalantly.

“Are you going to get me some?” The boy asks naughtily.

Jessica slaps him again.

The sky has already darkened not knowing they have spent hours in the shopping mall.

“I’m hungry~” The blonde complained.

“Me too”

“Sica let’s go to Gwangjang market!”

“Where’s that? I’m too hungry”

“You’ll see when we get there” Taeng smiled.

Taeng quickly drove to one of Seoul’s well-known street food market giving Jessica a surprise while the girl is complaining how hungry she is.

“Okay we’re here”

The couple quickly got out the vehicle once a mixture of delicious aroma came in contact with their nostrils.

“Whoaa…” Jessica stood there staring down the street filled with delicious food, like a kid staring at ice cream.

Taeng held Jessica’s hand and lead her down the street eyeing on the food.

“Oh my god, there’s Ddeokbokki, gimbap, fried squid, skewers, fish cakes and mandu! I feel like I’m in heaven!” Jessica shouted clinging onto Taeng’s arm.

Taeng chuckled at his girlfriend’s reaction.

The couple bought almost every item from each food stalls and started munching them away.

“Mine~” Jessica grabs one of Taeng’s grilled meat skewers and ate it.

“Omo when did my girlfriend turned into a shikshin?”

Jessica is holding a piece of rice cake close to Taeng’s mouth feeding him, but when he opens his mouth and inch forward for the mouth watering item Jessica quickly shoves it into her mouth teasing the latter.

“Yah~” Taeng pouted.

“Haha, here” This time the rice cake went into Taeng’s mouth successfully.

“Ah” Taeng opened his mouth asking for more.

“No~ feed yourself” Jessica giggled.

“I want you to feed me”

The couple carrying on feeding each other, not knowing that loads of Ahjussis and Ahjummas watching them. Some envy them and some hate their PDAs, but the couple are in their own little world ignoring everyone.

*****

“Hey guys, we’re back!” Jessica shouted.

“Wow what have you guys bought it smells delicious!” Yul and Tiffany searches in the bag.

“Eeeekk thanks for getting us food!” Tiffany squealed.

“Haha it’s nothing Fany, c’mon the dukbokki is getting cold”

“Wow Sica you’re eating again? You’ve just ate nonstop at the market” Taeng was amazed by Jessica's appetite.

“I think she’s got a worm in her belly haha” Yul joked.

Jessica finally stops eating and sat on the couch with Taeng.

“It seems like they can’t separate from each other” Yul whispered to Tiffany.

“Yeah, but I don’t blame them since they haven’t seen each other for 1 year”

“Mhm, let’s just hope that nothing gets in their way like most lovey dovey couples do”

“Haha baby you’ve been watching too much dramas” Tiffany pinched Yul cheeks.

Later on…

“Hey Taeng, wanna play Tekken?”

“Shhh” Taeng mouthed with his index finger on his lips while Jessica’s head leaning on Taeng’s shoulder sleeping comfortably.

“I’ll take that as a no” Yul mumbled and went into his room.

Taeng carried Jessica in bridal style into their room and place her on the soft double bed tucking the latter in. He brushed her bangs away and gave the blonde a light kiss before leaving the room.

“Fany ah~ play with me”

“No.” The girl replied who is busy painting her nails.

“Please, just one game. I’ll let you win”

“Then what’s the point in playing?”

“And when did you become a game addict?” What about me? Hmfp” Tiffany finally showed some jealousy over a video game.

Yul crawled onto the bed and grabs Tiffany’s hands blowing on her finger nails drying the nail polish.

“You’re so cute when jealous”

Yul inched close wanting to give Tiffany a kiss but was interrupted by someone.

“Hey Yul, let’s play Tekken!”

Taeng walked in and saw the couple having their own time.

“Whoopsie”

Yul gave him a glare.

“Well, enjoy guys and don’t forget to use protection” he chuckles and closes the door before the pillow hits his face.

Chapter Four – Missing you

In the arcade

“Can I have some coins please?” A man asks.

“…”

“Excuse me” he waves his hand to get the brunette’s attention.

“Ah yeah, sorry. How can I help you?”

After serving the customer Taeng went back to spacing out mode.

“Hey Taeng, what’s up with you today?”

“Huh?”

“You’ve made 17 mistakes, spaced out 11 times and ignored most of the customers”

“Sorry Sunny-“

His phone vibrated.

“Look at you, you’re smiling like a creep while reading a text message” Sunny shook her head and laughed.

“Taengoo, what are you doing? I miss you so much~” Sunny read out Taeng’s message teasing the boy.

“Yah Sunny, that’s rude” Taeng said hiding his phone.

“Gosh you two need to stop missing each other so much. Clingy couples are unhealthy in the relationship”

“And why’s that, love expert?”

“Because you’ll neglect your work, family and FRIENDS” Sunny said pointing at herself.

In the apartment

“Jessi, I’m back!” Tiffany shouted while taking her shoes off.

“Finally, I was bored to death staying here all by myself” Jessica quickly ran to her best friend.

“I told you to come with me to Soshi café, but you were too lazy this morning”

“Fine, I’ll come tomorrow. Tiff, I want to ask you something”

“What is it?” They took the seats on the couch.

“Did you miss Yul a lot when you guys aren’t together? Like you want to see each other almost every second?” Jessica asks naively.

Tiffany burst of laughing at the blank face and question from Jessica.

“Well yes when we first got together, but it’s completely normal for you and Taetae since you guys had a long distance relationship. But you’ll get used to it, trust me”

“Okay, but what if Taengoo doesn’t miss me as much as I do?”

“I bet Taetae miss you ten times more than you Jessi” Tiffany laughed and patted Jessica’s back but she can still see the latter looking dull.

“Oh gosh, you really miss him don’t you?” The blonde nodded.

“I think you should surprise him tonight” Tiffany smirked.

“How?”

*****

“Yes one more hour to go!”

“Actually, it two hours” Sunny corrected.

“What? Why?!”

“It’s Tuesday today”

“And?”

“Cleaning procedure”

Taeng sighed as they continued with their job.

“So Sunny, do you still have feelings for Sooyoung?”

“Taeng, please don’t talk about him”

“Come on Sunny, you should forgive him. I’m sure he felt guilty on what he had done”

Sunny ignores Taeng continue scrubbing hard on the chairs.

“I know you still love him”

“Taeng!”

“Okay I’ll zip it”

“But-“

“If you say one more word, I’ll tell Sica that you were checking out on Nana’s butt!”

“I-“

“Okay that’s it! I’m calling her” Sunny took her phone out.

“I just wanna ask if you can pass me that bucket” Taeng pointed.

2 hours later

“Ugh I’m itching to text him back”

“Don’t! You need to make him miss you more”

“But Tiffany!“

“Come on Jessi, Taetae is gonna be back soon. And remember to ignore him”

“Okay fine”

Back in the arcade 

“Arghh so tired now” Sunny stretched and glanced at Taeng who is mumbling to himself creepily while staring at his phone.

“Why isn’t she texting back, why isn’t she answering my call?” The repeated mumbling can be heard from the boy.

Sunny gave Taeng a weird look and shook her head. She got up and snatched Taeng’s phone from his hands.

“Hey give it back!”

“Oooh you’ve got a message from Jessica”

“Give it to me, I need to read it!”

“I’m sorry Taengoo, I don’t think we can be together anymore. Let’s break up” Sunny read out a fake text message to tease the boy.

“Soonkyu, you better hand it over now or I’ll ignore you for the rest of my life”

Sunny laughs and gave him back the phone.

“Well, I better go home now. See you tomorrow Taeng”

“Hey Sunny, you want a lift home?”

“Yes please~” She replied with an aegyo voice as Taeng cringes.

*****

“Guys I’m back!” Taeng shouted walking into the apartment looking around for a certain blonde.

“Welcome back” Yul and Tiffany shouted back.

“Where’s Sica?”

“In her room”

With that said, the boy quickly ran into the room.

“SSSIIICCCCCAAAAAAAA!” Taeng ran and pounced on the blonde who is busy reading a book lying on the bed.

“I missed you so much!”

He hugged the latter tightly and rested his head on her shoulder. Taeng quickly pulled away to see the blonde still busy reading the book.

“Sica?”

“Mm?”

“Did you miss me?”

“Mm” Jessica just simply replied like she didn’t care.

“Did you get my text messages and calls?”

“I didn’t check”

“Oh”

Taeng got off the bed and took off his clothes changing into his comfortable ones. Jessica couldn’t help but to take a peek at the half naked boy standing in front of her.Taeng has been trying to get Jessica’s attention but the latter just shows her iciness to him.

It is now bedtime and Taeng is lying on the bed in deep thoughts.

Jessica soon joins him on his right side.

“Sica, did I do something wrong?” Taeng asks worriedly.

“No” she replied coldly

.

“What’s the matter? Did someone upset you?”

“Nothing’s wrong. I want to sleep” Jessica turned her back to him lying on her side.

“Okay goodnight”

Taeng is even more sad that he didn’t hear a ‘goodnight’ from Jessica.

Taeng closed his eyes.

Maybe she’s on her monthly. 

He thought and turned the lights off.

Suddenly he felt a weight resting on his stomach. Although it’s dark and Taeng couldn’t see a thing, he knows Jessica is lying on top of him.

“You have no idea how much I missed you today” Jessica whispered in his ear and crushed her lips against his.

After a few hot kisses and touches, Jessica got off the boy.

“Keke~ I thought I did something wrong”

Jessica can tell that Taeng is smiling like a dork even when she can’t see his face.

The blonde swings her arm around his waist tightly and rested her head on his chest.

“I wanted to give you a surprise”

“I love surprises” He smirked.

“Taengoo ah, I hate you”

“Why?!”

“For making me missing you so much” She gave him a peck.

“I missed you more!”

“You better had”

Jessica snuggled closer to Taeng.

Chapter Five – Lazy girl

The blonde slowly opened her eyes and immediately notice something is missing. As much as she wanted to laze around in her bed she couldn’t, because Taeng isn’t beside her.The girl managed to make herself a cup of tea and sat on the couch, but a light blue note caught her eyes.

Morning sleepyhead 
I just went to work, don’t miss me too much! I’ve made breakfast for you, it’s in the microwave. 
Just heat it up and don’t burn the kitchen keke~
I’ll text you later,
Taengoo xxx

Jessica's lips curves upwards while reading the message that has Taeng left this morning, but someone quickly snatched it from her hands.

“Hey!”

“Ooo a message from Taetae” Tiffany teased.

The eye smiling girl started reading it out loud teasing the blonde even more.

“Hwang Miyoung, you’re gonna be dead!” The ice princess threatens while chasing after the brunette.

The two best friends soon slumps down feeling tired from the previous running.

“How come you’re not at work?”

“I’m starting at 11.00am today”

“Is Soshi’s Café still employing assistants?”

“I think so, why?” Jessica lifted the cup of tea to her lips and took a sip.

“I think I need to get myself a job”

“Good! We can work together!” Tiffany shouted, excited.

Later…

“Morning girls” Tiffany said walking into the high class modern looking café.

“Hey Tiffany!” Four girls came and greeted them.

“Okay Jessi, this is Hyoyeon the owner of this café, and this is IU,Nicole and Jiyoung.” Tiffany introduced.

Jessica and the girls greeted each other.

At lunch time

“What would you like sir?”

“2 strawberry cheesecakes, 1 mocha, 1 cappuccino, 1 garlic bread-“

“S-sorry can you please slow down” Jessica is struggling on her very first day.

“Excuse me, can I make an order?”

“Er yeah one moment”

“Excuse me I want to order!” Everyone started shouting as Jessica started to panic.

The blonde came out with a tray with the cheesecakes but accidentally bumped into someone, making her lose balance. She gasped and began to fall backwards but a pair of warm familiar arms caught her and held her tray safety.

“Taengoo?”

“Hello” He smiled.

“I’ll help you take the orders”

Jessica smiled and nodded.

*****

“Wow so busy today” Taeng said fanning himself with a piece of napkin.

“Food is ready” Jessica said walking out with a plate of food.

“Hmm looks yummy”

Taeng quickly dived into his hot melted cheese and beans jacket potato that was made by Jessica.

“This is nice, Sica did you make this?” Taeng was amazed.

“Yes” She said proudly.

“All she had to do was put it in the microwave” Hyoyeon and Tiffany laughed.

Jessica gave them a deadly glare.

The girls left Taengsic alone who is in their own little world once again.

“Taengoo ah, how come you didn’t text me?”

“I did. I texted you about 6 times, but you didn’t reply” Taeng pouted.

Jessica took her phone out from her apron and saw a list of messages from no other than Taeng.

“Oops, sorry I was too busy dealing with the customers”

Taeng smiled and pointed at his cheeks signalling Jessica to give him a peck. Taeng also wanted to give Jessica a peck but was stopped by the blonde.

“You got greasy lips”

“I don’t care, just one kiss~” He puckered his lips while Jessica is pushing his face away.

“So, what time do you finish today?” Taeng asks.

“Erm I think-“

“3pm. I’ll let you finish early today since this is your first day Sica”

“Thanks Hyoyeon!”

“Yah that’s not fair. I didn’t get to finish early when it was my first day here” Tiffany complained.

“That’s because you wanted to stay and try the leftover chocolate cheesecake”

“Whatever Hyo”

They laughed.

“Sica, I’ll come pick you up after work”

“Okay” Jessica nodded.

Once break time is over, Taeng had to go back to the Arcade.

“Jessica, bring those trays over” Tiffany said.

“Why don’t you get them? You’re closer”

“I'm a lazy girl Yeah, yeah ~”

“Haha nice ringtone”

“Yoboseyo?”

“Do you like the new ringtone?” Taeng asks.

“When did you change it?”

“Last night, the song suits you keke~”

Jessica can hear Taeng’s ahjussi laugh through the phone.

They soon bid goodbye and ended the call.

“Ahem, the trays” Tiffany crossed her arms looking at the blonde.

“Tiffannnnnyyyy how could you do this to your best friend?” Jessica whined shaking the brunette back and forth.

“Pff your aegyo only works on Taetae”

Jessica pouted.

*****

“Tippany, are you sure you don’t want a lift home later?”

“No thanks Taetae. Yul is coming to pick me up”

“Okay, See you later” Taeng and Jessica left the café.

Taeng opens the car door for Jessica as usual and runs to the other side hopping into his car.

“So how was your first day at work?” Taeng starts the engine and drove off.

“Tired and stressful” the latter complained.

“Haha, how about I give you a massage later?”

Jessica nodded.

When they almost reach their apartment, the lazy girl pretends to be sleeping wanting her boyfriend to carry her into the building.

Taeng just finished doing a parallel park and switched off the engine.

“Sica we’re-“ he turns to the blonde to see her sleeping.

He opens the car door and carries the girl in his arms, holding her safely.

After all the hard work, Taeng finally managed to open the door and quickly place Jessica on the soft double bed. Jessica still has her eyes closed but she can feel the weight beside her, she took a peek and saw Taeng looking at her. The blonde was surprised and shut her eyes once again. About a few seconds later, Jessica can feel his warm scent close to her face. She took another peek to see Taeng’s face only one inch away with his eyes closed. Jessica couldn’t help but to analyse his facial features, but a sudden kiss landed on her lips.

She gasped as Taeng pulled away.

“You’re so cute Sica” Taeng said softly.

Jessica blushed.

“Did you know I was pretending?”

“Yes, lazy bum”

“You still owe me a massage” Jessica smiled.

“Okey dokey”

Moments later…

“AHHH harder!”

Yul and Tiffany can hear loud moaning once stepped inside the building.

“Baby do you think they’re doing it?” Tiffany blushed while asking the question.

“I-I think so”

“AHHHHHHHHHHH that feels good”

The nosy couple knew it was wrong to invade their best friend’s privacy but curiosity cannot stop them.They peeped their heads through the door only to see Taeng massaging Jessica’s back.

Yul and Tiffany blushed like crazy and ran back out to the living room.

“Oh my gosh, baby that was so embarrassing” Tiffany said, hugging his arm.

“Yeah, but it was their fault making moaning noises”

Jessica and Taeng soon came out and greeted the embarrassed couple.

“Hey guys, when did you come back?”

“J-just got back”

“Alright, I’ll go make dinner”

“I’ll help you Taengoo~” Jessica followed Taeng into the kitchen.

“So you just slice them like this”

Taeng, who is hugging Jessica from behind and holding her hands guiding her to slice the chicken breasts slowly, but the blonde just let Taeng does all the work.

After dinner, the girls are taking turns to use the shower and Taeng is watching TV.

“Hey Taeng” Yul took the seat next to him.

“Sup Yul?”

“Give me your hand?”

“Haha are you going to kiss it?” He joked and held his hand out.

Yul shoves something into his palms.

“W-why are you giving me this?” Taeng blushed and gave it back to Yul.

“You’ll need it, for sure” He smiled.

“N-no! Then what about you? I bet you can’t hold your urges with Tippany”

“Me and Tiff are staying virgin until marriage, but I won’t guarantee you and Jessica will” He laughed.

“B-but-“

“Just keep it, better safe than sorry buddy” Yul said and left Taeng with the condom packet in his hand.

Well why do you have this in the first place? I bet you’ve done it with Tippany already.

Chapter Six – Byuntaeng

“Aahhhhh Sica” the boy moaned.

“Uuhhmmmm” he buries his face into the soft object.

“Mmmmm so squishy” he mumbled with a quirky smile on his lips.

The brunette finally stops whatever he was doing and opens his eyes.

“AHHHH!” he screamed to see his best friend standing there with a weird look.

“Having fun?”

“W-when did- how long have you been standing there?”

“Long enough to hear you moan your girlfriend’s name and rubbing yourself” Yul laughs.

Taeng blushed like crazy and wanted to hide in a hole.

“Well, hurry up and get ready. I’ll go make breakfast”

“Oh and, you might want to hide your little friend” Yul laughs before leaving the room.

Taeng looks down to see a huge bulge in his pants.

His eyes widened and his face couldn’t get any more redder.

The two boys are munching their breakfast silently and awkwardly.

“Erm… Yul”

“Yeah?” Yul replied.

“You know, it was just a dream. I-I don’t-“

“Hey Taeng, it’s fine. No need to be embarrassed about it” Yul took a sip on his coffee.

“So… you’ve done it with Tippany right?”

“Done what?” Yul acted dumb.

“You know… Ugh you know what I mean!”

Yul laughs at his frustrated friend.

“Come on Yul, spill the beans and it has to be in detail” Taeng was curious, very curious.

“Okay okay”

Taeng puts his knife and fork down and looks at Yul with excitement.

“Sorry to disappoint you but we’re not that horny” Yul laughs and went to the couch.

Still not giving up, Taeng went after him.

“You’re lying, then how come you have that thing”

“I bought a few just in case one of us needs it. I’ll give you the rest later” Yul winked.

“Argh you’re driving me crazy!” Taeng fell onto the couch.

*****

“I’m so glad we have a day off at work today” Yul said with both hands in his pockets walking along the shopping mall.

“Yeah, hey let’s go in there” Taeng pointed and went into the lingerie store.

Yul’s POV

“Taeng, let’s go” Yul whispered pulling Taeng’s sleeve.

“Yul, I need to get something for Sica. It’s her birthday on Wednesday”

Ugh this is embarrassing

Yul thought while glancing at the saleswomen who are smiling at them.

“Oh my god, we look like perverts!” Yul muttered, noticing that the customers are all females.

“You should pick something for Tippany”

“B-but I don’t know her sizes”

“Oh gosh, how can you not know your girlfriend sizes?”

“T-that’s because I’m not a pervert like you” Yul defended.

Taeng picks up a black and pink soft floral lace bra with zig zag edging.

“Hey Yul what do you think?” Taeng held up the small piece of garment.

“D-don’t you think they’re a bit too provocative?” Yul blushed.

“But I like them” Taeng smiled in satisfaction.

Aish byuntaeng

“18000won please, oh this is in the buy one get one free section. Would you like to pick another set sir?”

“Okay, come on Yul” Taeng held Yul’s wrist dragging him away like a girlfriend and boyfriend shopping for underwear.

Oh my god, oh my god! This is so embarrassing!

Yul glanced at the saleswomen again which is giggling at them.

They must think we’re homosexual! 

Later on…

“Kim Taeng, I hate you hate you hate you!” Yul cursed while whacking hard on the zombie’s heads on an arcade machine.

“Wow you really hate me that much?” Taeng laughs and took a sip on his bubble tea.

GAME OVER

“You have no idea how embarrassed I was in that stupid underwear store!”

“Did you see those girls laughing at us?!”

“Oh boy, my image is ruined” Yul face palmed himself.

“Haha oh come on, it wasn’t a big deal” Yul shot him a glare.

“Okay okay, I’ll get you some more tokens”

After spending a couple of hours in the arcade, the boys decide to leave and pick up their girlfriends from work.

“So Taeng let’s buy that game when-“ Yul turned to the shorter boy to see him looking at something from the Tiffany & Co. store window.

They went into the store to take a look.

“How much is it if I want to engrave our names on it?” Taeng asks the saleswoman analysing the elegant sterling silver bangle.

“Hmm since this is a new edition plus engraving you and your girlfriend’s name, that would be 65000won in total”

“Okay I’ll have that”

“Taeng are you serious? You don’t even have that much money on you!”

“You can pay the deposit first, and pay the rest when the bangle is ready” the lady explained.

“Sure”

“That will be 35000won please”

Taeng opened his wallet and was relived that he just have enough money for the deposit.

Taeng paid the woman and left the store.

“Are you sure you have enough? I could lend you some-“

“No thanks Yul, I can handle it”

“But why are you buying that when you already bought the lingerie?”

“I've promised Sica that I’ll get her a new bracelet, she was very upset when she lost the first one I gave her”

“The one fell into the frozen river?”

“Mhm” Taeng nodded.

“Jessica is so lucky to have you”

“No, I’m lucky to have her” Taeng smiled.

“But don’t tell Sica, she’ll scold me if she knew I spent so much money on her” he continued.

“Alright, only if you cook dinner tonight”

*****

“Mmmm the bulgogi is delicious!”

“Yes and the gimbap!”

The girls praised.

“Haha that’s good, eat more there’s still plenty”

“I love men that can cook” Jessica said.

Taeng gave Jessica a peck in return.

“So how was your day off baby?”

“Well you know, staying with this byuntaeng wasn’t so much fun” Yul joked.

“Haha you should see his face when I dragged him into the lingerie store” Taeng chuckles.

“You bought lingerie?” Jessica wiggles her eyebrows.

Keke~ so cute!

“Nope” Taeng lied, wanting to give Jessica a surprise on her Birthday.

“Jessi is turning into a byun haha”

“Yeah, I got influenced by this byun here” Jessica pokes Taeng's chubby cheeks.

“Haha, you should see him this morning” Yul laughed but earns a kick under the table.

After dinner, the quartet decided to watch a film together.

The trio quickly took the seats on the couch while Jessica is placing the DVD into the player.

“Why does the couch has to be a three seater” The blonde complained.

“Sica you can take my seat” Taeng was about to get up but was stopped by the blonde.

“I’ll seat here” Jessica smirked and sat on Taeng’s lap.

“Okay” Taeng smiled and sneaked his arms around her waist.

About one third into the film, Jessica can feel something poking her butt.

She glanced at Taeng but the latter was busy watching the film.

How can you get turned on by watching Lion King?

Jessica was getting kind of uncomfortable, so she decides to get up.

“Where are you going?”

“I’m going to grab a chair, your legs will be numb if I sit on them any longer” she joked.

“Wait, you can sit here” Taeng stood up and gave the seat to Jessica.

“Are you sure?”

“Yes” Taeng sat on the floor next to the blonde, hugging her leg.

The film finally ended and the couples went back into their rooms.

“Grrr so tired” the blonde fell onto the bed.

“Me too” the boy joins the latter.

Jessica looked at Taeng and places her hand on his face, cupping it.

“Taengoo ah”

“Mm?”

“You’re like a porcupine”

Jessica said while caressing Taeng’s face.

“Then you fell in love with a porcupine” Taeng grabs Jessica’s hand and kissed it.

“I know” Jessica smiled and gave him a peck before going for a shower.

The door unlocked and Jessica came into the room with just a towel wrapped around her bare white milky smooth body with her long blonde hair dripping wet.

“Taengoo, have you seen my pyjamas?”

“I-it’s here”

Taeng replied with his mouth slightly opened and eyes glued to the blonde.

“But you’ll have to come get it” he smirked.

“Okay, but don’t regret”

Jessica climbed on top of Taeng, straddling him. She sneaks her hands under his shirt and ran her fingers along his chest and abs as Taeng bit his lower lip with his heartbeat began to hammer his chest. Taeng has the urge to pull the blonde in for a deep passionate kiss but while he was too focus into his girlfriend’s seduction. The blonde took the garments and ran back into the bathroom leaving the boy disappointed.

Jessica soon came back into the room to see Taeng pouting like a kid with his arms crossed.

“Haha sorry Taengoo, maybe next time” Jessica said while looking for the hair dryer.

Jessica was surprised with the sudden back hug from no other than Taeng.

“But I’m already aroused” he said softly.

Jessica pulled Taeng in for a hot wet kiss with tongues battling.

When they were about to take a step further, Jessica’s mobile started vibrating continuously on the desk.

“Don’t answer it~” Taeng said, not wanting to break the hug.

“What if it’s an emergency?” Jessica chuckles.

They pulled away panting heavily.

“Stupid phone call” Taeng mumbled.

Chapter Seven – Birthday

Taeng walked into the living room to see the blonde staring out the window. He walks towards the latter and gave her a sweet back hug.

“Morning, birthday girl” Taeng said softly.

“Morning” she turns around and embraced her boyfriend.

They stayed like this for a while but soon release the embrace once they heard their stomach growling.

“Here you go” Taeng places the blonde’s favourite traditional English breakfast in front of her.

“Thanks Taengoo”

“You’re welcome” he smiled and took the seat opposite her.

The couple are enjoying their morning breakfast together. But with a text message, Taeng quickly took a few more bites getting ready to leave the apartment.

“Where are you going?”

“I need to go get something; I’ll be back later Sica”

Before she could reply, Taeng has already left.

*****

“What do you think sir?”

“It’s great” Taeng smiled in satisfaction while examining the engraved elegant silver bangle.

Taeng quickly paid the salesman and left the store. He then went to his second location to pick up the second gift.

“Hello, welcome to BoA’s Bakery. Can I help you?”

“Hi, I’m looking for BoA, is she in?”

“Yes, just one moment”

“Hi Taeng!”

“Hi noona, I’m here to pick up Sica’s cake” he smiled widely.

“Okay, come in” BoA signalled Taeng into the kitchen.

She took out the cake from the large fridge.

“Whoa, it’s cute!” Taeng said eyeing on the panda ice cream cake.

“Yes, it took me the whole night to make this”

“Thank you noona, I’ll treat you dinner next time”

Spoiler

“Sure, so how’s your Mom and Dad? I bet your mother missed you loads since you moved to Seoul” she asks while putting the cake into a box.

“Yeah, she used to call me at least 5 times a day” Taeng sighs.

“Haha she’ll never change, well you better go back and give this to Jessica”

Taeng nodded.

“Remember to put the dry ice into hot water”

“Araso, thanks noona. Bye”

With that said, Taeng left the store and drove back home.

Jessica can hear the keys rattling by the door and watches the door swing open with Taeng walking in with a box in his hands.

“Where have you been?”

“I went to get your birthday cake and present” Taeng replied putting the cake into the fridge.

“You could have told me” the blonde mumbled.

“Sorry, I wanted to give you a surprise” Taeng went over to the girl and held her hand leading her to the couch.

“So where’s my present?”

“You’ll have to wait till tonight”

“But I want to see it now” Jessica whined.

Taeng can never resist Jessica’s cute whining.

“Okay then” he took out a dark blue high class box from his pocket and handed over to the blonde.

A sweet smile forms on Jessica’s lips just by looking at the box.

She opens the box and was stunned by the precious silver, elegant bangle.

Spoiler

“Wow, it’s beautiful”

“Yep, it’s got our names on it too”

“Really?”

“

Taeng loves Jessica forever

” Jessica read out the little message engraved onto the bangle.

“Thank you Taengoo, I love it” Jessica showed her rare eye smiles to Taeng causing the latter to blush.

“Y-you’re welcome. Let me put it on for you”

Taeng grabs the blonde’s soft hand opening the bangle and locking it around Jessica’s thin wrist slowly and gently.

“Omo it fits perfectly”

Taeng intertwined their fingers together.

“I love you” the blonde rested her head on his shoulder.

“Love you more” Taeng gave Jessica a kiss.

Keys rattling can be heard again.

“JESSI! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” Tiffany shouted running towards the latter and hugs her best friend.

“Thanks Tiffany” she hugs back.

“Look, I’ve bought you some presents!”

“Hey Taeng, give me a hand” Yul said while sounding breathless carrying a bunch of shopping bags.

After putting all the food into the fridge and cupboard, the guys are preparing their little birthday house party for Jessica.

“Hey what’s all that cream for?” Yul asks while watching Taeng squirting creams on the plate.

“For caking Sica’s face haha!” Taeng let out his evil laugh.

“Haha good idea!”

“But you’re doing it” Yul continued.

“Are you still scared of her?” Taeng laughs.

“No, but I think you should do it since you’re her boyfriend”

Taeng scoffs.

*****

“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to Jessica~, happy birthday to you~~!” The trio sang.

Jessica made her wish and blew out the candles.

“Thanks everyone” the blonde smiled.

“Aww I don’t want to eat the cake, it’s too cute” Tiffany said.

“But it’s made out of ice creaammmmm!” Taeng shouted excitedly.

“Oh what’s this?” Yul picked up a mini envelop next to the panda.

“That’s for Sica” Taeng snatched it and gave it to the blonde.

“Ew must be some cheesy message”

“Jessi read it!”

Jessica looked at Taeng to see if it was all right to as the boy nodded.

“

All my friends are jealous of me to have found such a beautiful and loving girlfriend. On this special day, I want you to know that I am madly in love with you and will do anything to keep you by my side. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, love Taengoo xxx

” Jessica said in her sweet smiles.

“Oh my god, so cheesy!” Yul and Tiffany cringed.

Jessica gave Taeng a peck on the check and blushed. He kissed her back and showed her his dorky smile. Jessica places the cake down on the kitchen table and started cutting the cake into pieces.

“Sica, come here~” Taeng called.

She walks over to him.

“Close your eyes” the latter closed her eyes thinking her boyfriend would give her another huge surprise.

Taeng gently and hastily smear the cream over the blonde’s face letting out his ahjusshi laugh. While Taeng was still laughing his butt off, he didn’t even realise that the blonde smashes another plate of cream into his face but accidentally slipped on the cream that is lying on the floor. Jessica wanted to catch the boy but she end up losing balance instead, falling on top of Taeng. The blonde quickly wipes her cream off by rubbing it on her boyfriend’s neck and shirt.

“Hahaha that tickles!”

“Oh jeez, look at these two cheesy things playing on the ground” Yul said to Tiffany.

“See? I knew we weren’t that cheesy when we first met” Tiffany said and led Yul to the couch while holding two plates of ice cream cake.

Taeng stopped struggling and licked a chunk of cream off Jessica’s cheek.

“Mmm yummy”

Jessica did the same to Taeng.

“Yummy too” she licked her lips.

“Baby look, they’re licking each other’s faces now!” Yul shouted, in shock.

“Haha let them be, we can do it too” Tiffany smirked.

Tiffany and Yul started making out on the couch.

“Come on, let’s get you cleaned up” Jessica pulls Taeng up from the floor.

*****

“Uuuf, I’m bored now” The blonde complained.

“Let’s play spin the bottle!” Tiffany shouted with a bottle in her hand.

“What’s that? Sounds fun”

“Taetae you’ll love it haha”

The four sat in a circle and Tiffany explained the rules to the boys.

“Alright birthday girl goes first”

Jessica spins the bottle and landed on Tiffany.

“Truth or dare?” the blonde asks.

“Dare”

“I dare you to give Yul a hickey” she winked.

“Okay you’ll see it tomorrow”

Tiffany spins the bottle and landed on Taeng.

“I pick dare”

“I dare you to switch shirt with Jessica”

The couple did it without a problem. Jessica is wearing an over sized t-shirt and Taeng is wearing a tiny t-shirt that it’s going to rip any minute.

Taeng spun the bottle and landed on Jessica.

Jessica picked truth.

“What colour underwear are you wearing?”

“Haha byuntaeng” YulTi laughed.

“Hot pink” Jessica replied.

“Ooooh, sexy” Taeng grinned but earns a pinch on the arm.

*****

Jessica is now lying on the bed playing with her bracelet.

“You love it don’t you?” Taeng joins the bed and gave the latter a kiss.

“Yes” she smiled.

“But I love you more” Jessica said, shyly.

“Oh I got one more present for you” he smiled and went to the wardrobe.

He took out a pink box with a ribbon tied onto it.

“What’s that?” the blonde asked.

The blonde opens the lid revealing a two sets of small sexy garments.

“What do you think?” Taeng smirked.

“I like it byuntaeng, but how do you know my sizes?” Jessica raised her eyebrows.

“Well… I was doing the laundry the other day and-“

“And let me guess, you were checking my bras and panties?”

“Hehe I just want to buy you some lingerie” Taeng scratches his head.

“Wait, so that means you saw Tiffany’s too?!” Jessica shouted, in shock.

“I-I, no why would I do that?” he let out a nervous laugh.

“Anyway you’re going to show me that?” Taeng wriggles his eyebrows.

“We’ll see” The blonde smiled.

“Sica ah~” the boy whined.

“Haha it’s your fault for buying these” Jessica threw the lacy bra at his face.

While Jessica was looking at the other set of lingerie, she felt a tap on her shoulder.

“Sica what do you think?” Taeng asks shamelessly while wearing the pink and black lacy bra.

“Oh my god, what are you doing?” Jessica laughs, trying to take it off.

“I always wanted to try it hehe”

“Take it off, you’re gonna stretch it!” Jessica attacks Taeng trying to take the bra off him.

Jessica reach inside Taeng’s shirt tickling the latter.

“AHAHAH stop! T-that tickles!” Taeng squeals like a girl.

KNOCK KNOCK

Yul knocks on the door to see the couple busying tickling each other.

“Do you guys wanna go to the beach next Saturday?”

“Yes!” They both shouted.

“O…kay, nice bra Taeng, good night guys” Yul said before closing the door.

“Now, where were we?” Jessica smirked.

Chapter Eight – A Day Out

Tiffany opens her eyes to see Yul’s sexy Adam’s apple at her eye level. She gently caresses his face with her soft hand with fingers tracing along his jaw line.

Yul grabs her hand lightly cupping his face and opens his eyes.

“Morning beautiful”

“Morning handsome” she smiled.

Yul sneaks his arms around the brunette’s waist and pulls her closer to him while resting his chin on her head. Tiffany did the same, wrapping her arms around his muscular waist enjoying each other’s warmth.

“You ready for today?” Yul asks.

“Yeah”

“Let’s get ready then, I’ll go make breakfast” he kissed her forehead.

Tiffany gave Yul a peck before broking the hug.

Meanwhile in the bathroom

Jessica pushes the door open to see Taeng with shaving cream on his face. The blonde walks over to her boyfriend and gave him a slap on left his butt cheek.Taeng wraps his arms around Jessica before she could run away.

“Do you want cream on your face again?” he smirked, inching closer getting ready to smear the cream on her face.

“No thank you” Jessica laughs.

Taeng release the embrace and continue with his shaving while Jessica is brushing her teeth.

“Are you excited for today?” the blonde asks.

“Yep, very” Taeng replied.

“I can’t wait to see your bikini body” he winked.

“Me too”

“But I don’t have a bikini body”

They laughed.

After finishing their daily routine, Taeng pulled Jessica in for a soft kiss.

“Mmm you smell good” Jessica smiled and caressed his cheek.

“And you’re not a porcupine anymore” she laughs.

“But don’t you think facial hairs are manly?”

“Haha is my Taengoo trying to be manly now?” Jessica laughs leaving the bathroom and Taeng followed.

*****

“

Hey Taeng, how come there’s only two sleeping bags?” Yul asks while placing other stuff in the trunk.

“So we can share” he smiled.

“Good idea” Yul approved.

The quartet jumps into the car and left their apartment. It has been a long time for the group to spend some precious time together since Jessica was in the US, Yul was always busy with his career and Taeng and Tiffany can hardly get a day off at work.

After an hour of driving, they finally reach their destination.

They went into the shower rooms and change into their swimwear.

The girls came out with their perfect fitted bikini outfits walking confidently on the beach with hundreds of pairs of eyes staring at them like catwalk models. They stopped in front of the boys who are sitting on the sand building sand castles.

“Whoa..” Yul and Taeng looking at their girlfriends in awe.

They quickly got up and went to their lovers.

“Baby, you’re sexy” Yul winked.

“You too” Tiffany smiled eyeing on his six packs and firm biceps.

“Sun cream time hehe” Tiffany giggled and drags Yul onto the beach bed.

“Sica, let me help you put sun cream on too” Taeng said, but couldn’t keep his eyes off Jessica’s bust and her well toned abs.

“Just don’t get a nosebleed this time” Jessica laughs and lay on the beach mat.

“I’ll try” he chuckles and squirted the cream on his palm gently rubbing it onto Jessica’s back and other places.

A couple of minutes later, Taeng has finished with the cream and wanted Jessica to do the same to him.

“Done!”

No response.

“Sica?...”

Taeng inches closer to the blonde with eyes closed.

“Aish you fell asleep?”

Taeng lay on the sand, facing the blonde watching her sleeps peacefully in the warm sunny weather. He brushes her bangs from covering her face and closed his eyes. But the cold thick liquid has came in contact with his chest. He opens his eyes to see Jessica applying the sun cream on his body.

And Taeng just lays there smiling dorkily at the blonde.

“What are you smiling at?”

“My beautiful girlfriend who is rubbing my body tenderly”

“Dork” she scoffs.

After putting sun cream on each other’s body, the couples are enjoying their free time at the beach. Yul and Tiffany are building sand castles and catching mini crabs whereas Taeng is teaching Jessica to swim.

“I-I’m not a good swimmer” Jessica said nervously as the water reaches her waist level.

“It’s okay, I gotcha ya” Taeng said holding tight onto Jessica’s hand.

“Just keep kicking the water” Jessica is now floating on the salty water but is still holding tight onto Taeng.

Taeng slowly release his hands as Jessica is trying hard to do breaststrokes.

“See you can do it”

However, when the water reaches her neck level, Jessica began to panic.

She quickly pushes herself to Taeng and embraces him tightly.

“Bring me back to the shore” Jessica command while bear hugging him.

“Haha okay, but Sica loosen up a bit, I can’t move”

“I can’t, I’m too scared” Jessica tightens her grip.

Taeng chuckles.

On the other side of the beach, Yul wrote a love message on the sand.

“Yul loves Tiffany (the angel)” Tiffany read it out loud with her head resting on his shoulder.

Tiffany completes it by drawing a love heart around the message.The brunette gave her boyfriend a peck as Yul wraps his arm around her waist enjoying the view.

“Baby let’s fly a kite” Tiffany said as she can see tons of kites floating in the sky.

He nodded.

Yul unwinds the string and ran as fast as he could, he release the length of the string to allow it go higher.

“Wow baby, look it’s higher than everyone else’s”

“Hehe Fany, you hold it”

While Tiffany was having fun with the kite, suddenly another kite tangled with theirs and fell onto the soft sand.

“Sorry guys!” Taeng came running towards the couple.

“Grr byuntaeng, why do you always ruin our moment”

Yul playfully headlocks Taeng.

As the sky darkens, the four went to a nearby restaurant for a special buffet. Public display of affection was everywhere in the restaurant.

After dinner, they took showers and got their camping bags out, getting ready to sleep.

“Baby, how come there’s only two sleeping bags? We’re gonna be so cramped tonight”

“I know Fany, but it was byuntaeng’s idea”

“And you agreed” Taeng said while flattening the sleeping bag onto the soft grass.

“Baby, you get in first”

With that said, Yul got into the sleeping bag. But suddenly Tiffany zipped the bag up trapping her boyfriend inside.

“AAHHHHHHH LET ME OUT! I CAN’T BREATHE!!” Yul screamed.

Tiffany unzipped the bag to see Yul’s petrified face.

The trio end up rolling on the grass laughing hard clutching their stomachs.

“S-stop laughing” Yul said embarrassingly.

“Fany I hate you” Yul pouted and hid inside the bag.

“Baby, I’m sorry” Tiffany said in between her giggles and went inside the bag embracing Yul.

Inside YulTi’s sleeping bag

“Baby”

Tiffany nudges him but he ignores her.

“I’m sorry”

“Hmfp” Yul turn her back to her.

“Yul, forgive me” Tiffany hugs his waist.

Yul turns around facing the brunette.

“Only if you give me a kiss” he puckered his lips.

Tiffany gave Yul a sweet kiss on his lips and rested her head on his chest. But Yul can still hear giggling from the girl.

“Yah fany~”

“Sorry Yul, but it was really funny” she buried her face into his chest.

“It’s not my fault that I have claustrophobia” Yul muttered.

“Aww, I’m sorry Yul I won’t do it again” Tiffany apologized once more.

“It’s okay” Yul gave a peck on Tiffany’s forehead.

“Goodnight baby”

“Goodnight sweetie” They tighten the embrace and closed their eyes.

Taeng’s POV

“Sica, come on~” Taeng called while lying in his sleeping bag waiting for the blonde to join him.

Jessica was struggling to get into the smaller sleeping bag but still managed to get inside lying on top of Taeng.

“Am I crushing you?” Jessica asks who is lying comfortably on him like Mei lying on Totoro.

“Nope” Taeng smiled and pulls her closer, but his hands soon travelled down to her butt.

“Byuntaeng” she muttered and laid her head on his chest.

“Hehe sorry, can’t resist” he moved his hands back up to the latter’s waist.

The couple closed their eyes and rest since they are exhausted from today’s activity.

However Taeng can feel his bulge hitting against Jessica’s hips.

“Umm… Sica?” he whispers.

“Mm?” The blonde answered lightly.

“C-can you feel it?”

All he can hear is light snoring, knowing that the blonde has fallen asleep serenely.

Ugh why do I always get horny?

He closed his eyes once again trying hard not to think about it.

But his eyes widen when he receives a sensual touch from no other than Jessica. Jessica’s hand has moved between Taeng’s legs cupping his bulge. Taeng gulps hard and moans in silent when he can feel a little pressure pressing against his thing.

I better switch places with Tippany again.

*****

“Hmm Taengoo, when did you built your chest muscles?”

The blonde mumbled and buries her face into a soft warm chest.

She opens her eyes slowly to see her hugging Tiffany.

“Ahhhhhh” she screamed and woke the brunette up.

“Ah shut up Jessi, I’m trying to sleep here”

“When did you get here? And where’s Taeng?”

“He’s sleeping with Yul” she mumbled with her eyes closed.

“AAAAAHH BYUNTAENG!” Jessica can hear Yul’s voice shouting from the other side.

The blonde got out the sleeping bag and walk towards the guys.

She saw Yul standing up scratching his back and Taeng is still in the bag clutching in pain.

“What’s going on?”

“I-I kneed him in the stomach by accident”

“Sorry Taeng”

“B-but you were trying to kiss me!” he said and ran to Tiffany.

“Taengoo are you okay?”

“Yeah, morning Sica” he smiled.

But Jessica ignores him and walks off.

“Sica, what’s wrong?” Taeng asks running after her.

“Hey wait” he grabs her wrist gently.

“Why did you switch places again?” she gave him a glare.

“If you don’t want to sleep with me, you can just tell me” she said coldly.

“T-that’s not it”

Jessica releases the grip and went to the restaurant.

Taeng quickly got changed and went to meet up with her, but was ignored all morning.

They quartet packed up their things and left the beach after breakfast.

There was a massive awkwardness in the car journey.

Yul is driving with Taeng sitting beside him and he couldn’t stop glancing at Jessica through the mirror. Whereas Tiffany is trying to cheer Jessica up but was not working because she either goes to sleep or stare out the window.

Bedtime has approached, Taeng went into his room to see Jessica lying on the bed.

Before he walks any closer, Jessica stops him.

“You sleep on the couch, since you don’t want to sleep with me anymore” Jessica throws a pillow at Taeng.

“Jessica, listen to me” Taeng grabs her hands.

“I do want to sleep with you, it’s just…”

“Just what?”

“Just that sleeping bag was too small and I couldn’t-“

“Oh please, is that your excuse?”

“How come Yul and Tiffany have no problem sleeping together?”

“If you’re not going outside, then I will” Jessica stood up grabbing her pillow.

“No” he spun her around.

“I switch places because you were making me so horny!”

“A-and I was so turned on! T-then-“ he was cut off by the blonde’s lips.

Jessica cupped his face and deepens the kiss.

“I know” Jessica smiled and broke the kiss.

“Y-you know?” Taeng asks looking dumbfounded.

“Yes, Tiffany told me”

Taeng looks at Jessica with a blank expression.

“So, you’re not mad?”

“No,babo”

Taeng hugs Jessica.

“You need to stop deceiving me, byunsica” Taeng sighed.

“I just want your attention hehe”

“Aish, am I not giving enough attention to my princess?”

“Nope”

“And I’m not a byunsica”

“Are you sure?” he chuckles.

“Yeah”

“But you were touching all over my body last night!”

“I-I did not!” Jessica slaps him, feeling embarrassed.

Chapter Nine – White Lie

“Mmm (sniff sniff) what’s that smell?”

Suddenly the fire alarm went off and a high dolphin pitch scream can be heard.

Taeng jumped up and ran to the kitchen following the burning smell.

Yul and Tiffany followed to see a burning kitchen.

“Oh my god, there’s fire in the oven!” Tiffany shouted.

Taeng quickly grabs the fire extinguisher and puts out the fire. Whereas Yul is fanning the fire alarm trying to turn it off. Tiffany opened all the windows and Jessica was too shocked to do anything.

“Sica, are you okay? Are you hurt?” Taeng held the blonde’s hands.

“Taengoo, I’m sorry. I just wanted to make breakfast for you but I made a huge mess” the blonde lowered her head.

“Sica, it’s fine. Nothing matters as long as you’re okay” Taeng lifted her chin up and smiled.

“Yul, Tiffany I’m sorry” Jessica apologized.

“It’s all right Jessica, we all make mistakes. Just be careful next time”

The boys started cleaning up the mess in the kitchen.

Jessica release loud sighs.

“Jessi, it’s okay. I’ve burnt almost everything when I cook food for Yul. We just suck at cooking” Tiffany consoles her best friend.

“But who needs to cook when their boyfriends can” Taeng came and sat next to Jessica on the couch.

“Yeah Taetae’s right. We can just lay back and let the guys do all the work”

“Sounds good” the blonde approved.

“Come on let’s get ready you two. We’re gonna go out for breakfast”

*****

“It’s amazing how you got up earlier than me today” Taeng is queuing up with Jessica.

“I wanted to sleep more, but I thought making you breakfast was more important”

“Awwh, that’s so sweet” Taeng held her hand and gave it a light squeeze.

“I’ll never use the oven again”

Taeng chuckles.

After breakfast the quartet went to work and gave each other a goodbye kiss before leaving.

*****

Taeng’s POV

Taeng finished work early today because his boss, Kahi has came back from her rehearsals and took over Taeng’s place. He opens the door to see Jessica cooking something in the kitchen.

“Hey Sica, what are you making?”

“Oh Taengoo, I’m making lunch for you” she smiled.

“Chincha?!” he quickly walks over to the blonde and wraps his arms around her waist.

“Umm Sica.. .what’s that?” Taeng asks while looking at the not very appetizing mixture in the bowl.

“It’s tuna mayonnaise”

“Do you need a hand?”

“No thanks. Taengoo just go watch TV, I’ll call you when it’s ready” Jessica pushes Taeng into the living room.

About 20 minutes later, the tuna mayonnaise sandwich is ready.

“Taengoo, lunch is ready!”

He quickly joins the table.

“Wow looks nice” Taeng complimented while looking at the tuna mayonnaise sandwich with fresh green lettuces, thin slices of tomatoes and cheese on top.

He quickly picked it up and took a huge bite into the sandwich.

He started munching it.

The taste is a little weird. Maybe that’s how tuna mayonnaise tastes like.

Taeng thought since he never tasted it before.

“How is it?”

“It’s nice!”

“Really? Then you have to eat all of them” she smiled.

He nodded.

“I need to go back to the café now. See you later Taengoo” she gave him a peck on his cheek.

“Okay I’ll pwck ywu up latwr” he said while munching the sandwich.

Jessica giggled and nodded before closing the door.

Honestly, the sandwich doesn’t taste very nice but Taeng knew Jessica spent a lot of time and effort just to make lunch for him, so he decides to eat it all.

He soon finished his lunch and sat on the couch watching TV.

However, he can feel sharp pains inside his tummy. He clutches his abdomen and ran to the bathroom.

Taeng went in and out the bathroom at least five times. He soon dropped onto the couch and groaned. After feeling a little better, he went in the kitchen for a glass of water. He saw the empty can of tuna lying in the bin; he picked it up to check the brand.

“Stupid tuna, I’ll never eat you again” before he throws the can back into the bin, he glanced at the expiry date.

“It expired for 3-3years?!”

“No wonder it gave me a tummy ache” he sighs.

Meanwhile at Kwon’s hotel

“Ohh there’s Mrs Kwon” they teased.

Tiffany blushed with a shy smile on her lips “Hey guys, where’s your boss?”

“In his office” Yoong and Sooyoung replied.

“Thanks, cupcakes for you two” Tiffany smiled and handed a box of cupcakes to the shikshins.

“Wow Tiffany jjang!”

Knock Knock

“Come in”

“Hi Yul!”

“Hey baby” Yul quickly walk towards the brunette and gave her a bear hug.

“You busy?” Tiffany asks eyeing on a pile of folders sitting on his desk.

“Not really, let’s go for lunch?” He smiled and held her hand.

“Okay”

The couple just went to a restaurant downstairs in the hotel.

“Mm the steak is always nice here”

“Yeah, so how’s your project?” Tiffany asks.

“It’s going well so far but I will need to work with another company, as business partners”

“Fany, is Jessica’s Father the owner of the Jung Enterprise?”

“Yeah” she nodded.

“Oh, so that means he’s coming to Seoul in the next few days”

“Really? I wonder if Jessi knows”

*****

“So how was the sandwich?” Jessica asks while resting her head on Taeng’s shoulder.

“It was nice” he lied, not wanting to hurt Jessica’s feelings.

“Then I shall make it everyday”

“B-but I don’t really like tuna” he gulped.

“Oh, then I’ll make you something else” she smiled.

“Sica ah, you’re my princess, so you don’t have to do anything okay?” Taeng said and gave the blonde a peck.

“But it’s not fair that you do all the cooking” Jessica pouted.

“It’s fine, I don’t mind” He kissed her hand lightly as Jessica pinches his cheek.

“Hey guys, we’re back!” Yul shouted.

“Welcome back”

Tiffany told Jessica that her Father is coming to Seoul on Friday and later that night she got a phone call from her Mother.

Chapter Ten – Mr Jung

At the airport

“Thanks for taking a day off today to pick up my parents” Jessica said.

Taeng smiled and shook his head “How can I let you go by yourself? You’re still unfamiliar with the places”

The blonde smiles and tightens the grip, holding Taeng’s hand.

“Oh they’re here!” Jessica shouted waving at her parents before running to them.

“Hi Mr and Mrs Jung” Taeng greeted politely.

“Hi Taeng, I told you to call me Anita” she smiles and patted his back.

“You better have been taking good care of my daughter” the older man said.

“Daddy, Taeng has been taking care of me ever since I came back to Korea”

“Yeah” Taeng smiled.

“That’s good, let’s go then”

Jessica and her parents have been chatting nonstop while heading out the airport exit whereas Taeng is pushing the airport trolley with heavy suitcases sitting on top of each other.

“So you two better not had sleep with each other” Mr Jung turned to Taeng.

He gulps and bullets of sweat began to form.

“N-no, we haven’t” Taeng replied nervously.

“Yeah, I’ve been sharing the same bed with Tiffany” Jessica lied, because her Father did instruct her not to sleep with Taeng.

“Well then, I shall visit your apartment now”

“Now?” Taeng asks.

“Yes, is there a problem?” the man raised his eyebrows.

“N-no, it’s just a little bit messy”

“It’s fine, we won’t stay for long” He smiled.

Taeng has no choice but to agree.

Oh crap, this is not good. 

“Umm… sorry, I need to use the bathroom”

The Jungs nodded and went to the café.

Taeng quickly ran to the toilets and made a phone call.

Come on, pick up!

“Yoboseyo?”

“Yul! I need your help, it’s urgent!”

*****

“Seems like a nice place” Anita said while looking at the surroundings near the apartment.

“Yeah we even have security guards” Taeng pointed, showing Anita the area.

Taeng took his keys out and opens the door.

“Mmm the living room is quite big and the kitchen is nice too” Anita commented as Mr Jung agreed.

“Honey, where’s your room?” Mr Jung asks his daughter.

“This way” Jessica looks at Taeng as he gave her an ‘okay’ signal.

They walked into the clean, tidy pleasant room as Mr Jung started analysing each and every single object. However, Jessica started to panic when she saw a familiar garment lying on the floor.

She nudges Taeng and pointed at the floor.

Taeng’s eyes widen when he saw his boxer briefs lying there.

“I’ll go open the windows” he walk towards the other side of the bed and pretends to trip over something felling flat on the ground.

“Oh Taeng, are you all right?” Anita asks.

“Y-yeah” he quickly shoves the garment underneath his sweater.

He got up dusting himself but was trying to flatten the clothing inside.

“I thought you said the place was pretty messy” Mr Jung stated while walking to another room.

But he taken back what he said when he opens the other door.

“Boys tsk” Anita laughs.

The room was like a tornado just blew through it. There are clothes scattered everywhere on the bed, floor, chairs and desk. There are books, magazines, shoes roughly placed at the side and shelves, CDs and DVDs are also spread along the carpet.

“Oh, that’s my first Girls Generations CD hehe” Taeng picked it up and cleaned it.

“Taeng you need to start cleaning your room. I’m glad Jessica’s room isn’t like yours” she laughed.

“Yeah, I got a lot of cleaning to do tonight” he sighs and scratches his head.

“So, do you boys share a bed together?” Mr Jung asks with a weird look on his face.

“Yeah just temporary though, I-I sometimes sleep on the couch”

“Jessica dear, I want you to move in with us. It’s too cramped here. Plus I don’t think two boys sharing a bed is that good” Mr Jung suggested.

“Dad, you promise I can stay with Taeng after University”

“Well Taeng can come join us too”

“Edward, let’s talk about this later. Your project is more important now” Anita said trying to change the subject.

Jessica’s parents stayed for a while before going back to their house.

“We’ll see you two tonight at 7pm” Anita said and waved goodbye to the couple.

Jessica and Taeng hopped inside the car and let out a relive sigh.

“Phew, that was so close”

“Yeah, how did you manage to switch your things around?”

“I called Yul for help”

“Sorry Taengoo, my Dad won’ let me sleep with you, not until we’re married”

“It’s okay Sica, I understand. It must be hard lying to your Father”

The blonde shook her head “I always do it”

Taeng laughs and drove off.

*****

Knock Knock

“Come in”

“Sica, what do you think?” Taeng asks walking towards the blonde.

“Haha Taengoo, you don’t need to wear a suit for a family dinner” the blonde laughs.

“But if I wear jeans and t-shirt, they’ll think I’m not taking it serious”

“Well I guess I need to wear a dress to match up with you” Jessica sighed.

“But remove the tie, it looks more natural” Jessica undo his tie gently but Taeng grabs her hands and pulls her in for a kiss.

He broke the kiss and hugs Jessica’s waist while the blonde is fixing his collar.

“There, you look handsome now” Jessica winked causing Taeng to blush.

“I’m always handsome though hehe”

“Dork” she scoffs.

“Okay, I’ll let you get change” Taeng gave a light squeeze on the latter’s butt before closing the door.

Taeng went into the living to see Yul and Tiffany cuddled up on the couch.

“Ooooh Taetae in a suit” Tiffany teased.

Taeng blushed again and took the seat next to Tiffany.

“You were making me horny, I was so turned on!” Yul mocked, since he heard Taeng and Jessica’s conversation the other night.

“Help help, I can’t breathe! Let me out!” Taeng laughed.

“Aish you byuntaeng” Yul went over to Taeng and headlock him.

“Yah yah not the hair, it took me ages!”

*****

“You ready?” Jessica asks while holding Taeng’s hand.

“Yes” he smiled and nodded.

DING DONG

Anita opens the door and greeted the couple.

“Hello, come on in. Wow you two look stunning tonight” Anita welcomes the couple inside.

“Thanks Mom”

“Just a little gift for you” Taeng gave her a bottle of red wine.

“Oh thank you Taeng, you didn’t have to buy us anything” Anita gave Taeng a friendly peck on the cheek making the boy blush.

The couple made their way to the living room.

Jessica was surprise to see her sister on the couch.

“Krystal!”

“Unnie!”

They ran and hug each other tightly.

Krystal can see Taeng standing there, so she broke the hug.

“Hi”

“Hello” They both greeted awkwardly.

“I think my Father wants to speak to you. He’s upstairs in his study room” Krystal said.

Taeng nodded and left the living room while the Jung sisters are chatting continuously catching up on things.

Taeng’s POV

Taeng manage to find a wooden staircase in the large modern building. He walks up the stairs thinking what Mr Jung would want to say to him, but whatever it is, Taeng is not looking forward to it. The boy was confused and lost when he stopped in the wide hallways trying to figuring out where the study room is. But thankfully, he bumped into Mr Jung.

“Oh, you’re here. Follow me” he smiled.

Taeng nodded and follow the man.

The man pushes the door open entering a big, comfortable, well decorated room with two patio door windows that has the most amazing view in Seoul.

“Take a seat” he chuckled while looking at Taeng standing there staring in awe.

“So it seems like your parents have a decent career. Your Father is a music teacher and your Mother owns a CD store” the man said reading from the papers.

How does he know? Did he employ an inspector?

“Hmm but they don’t seem to earn much money” Mr Jung rubbed his chin.

“I hope I didn’t scare you. I always find the person’s background information that has close contact with my daughter, it’s for her security”

Taeng smiled weakly knowing that Mr Jung doesn’t have any trust in him whatsoever.

“Taeng, do you have a job? If so, where’d you work at?”

“I-I work in an arcade in the shopping mall” he said quietly, feeling embarrassed.

The older man burst out laughing.

“Are you serious? Oh Taeng, I expect you to do better since you’re a first class University student”

“I-it was a summer job, but I started liking it so I got employed” he said scratching his neck.

“How much do you earn per month, if you don’t mind me asking”

“400000won”

“400000won?!” he said in shock.

Taeng knew it wasn’t enough to satisfy the older man but for Taeng, it seems like a lot.

“Taeng, how can you survive with just 400000won? Have you ever thought about Jessica?”

The questions have flooded in Taeng’s mind.

“I’ve always treated Jessica like a princess, and I wanted her to stay the same being with you”

“I can do it Mr Jung! I-I’ll find a better job!” Taeng panicked thinking that he wants to split them apart.

“Okay, I like the enthusiasm” he smiled.

“If you want to be with Jessica, then you’ll have to come and help me with Jung Enterprise”

Taeng nodded.

“I’ll pay you 1200000won salary per month”

“1200000won?!” Taeng shouted and nearly fell off his chair.

“Haha that’s nothing. But you will need to make the best out of it”

“I will Mr Jung” Taeng said firmly.

“Call me Edward here. But do entitle me as Mr Jung in my company”

Taeng nodded again.

“Honey, Taeng! Dinner is ready!” Anita shouted from downstairs.

Taeng and Edward made their way out of the study room.

“It was nice talking to you kid” Edward said and patted his back.

“Me too” Taeng smiled.

“But I don’t usually give this much salary to my employees, I’m only doing this because you’re my DAUGHTER’s boyfriend” he stated clearly.

Taeng ‘s smile has faded.

*****

Taeng just got out of the shower, drying his hair with a towel while walking into his room.

“Taengoo, come here” Jessica called.

He walks over to Jessica who is sitting on the bed.

“Are you okay? You seem very quiet after dinner”

“Yeah” he hugs the latter.

“What’s wrong?”

“Nothing, I just need a hug” he pulls away and smiled.

“It’s about working at my Father’s company isn’t it?”

“I’m just a little surprised plus I’m worried if I can handle the work there”

“Silly Taengoo, there’s nothing to worry about” Jessica gave him a peck.

A smile has form on Taeng’s lips again.

He quickly dries his hair and joins the bed with the girl.

“Why was your underwear on the floor this morning?”

“I don’t know, maybe you wanted to try it on?” Taeng joked.

“Byuntaeng” Jessica pinched his butt.

“Haha look who’s the byun, pinching my bum cheeks” Taeng laughed and embraced Jessica.

Chapter Eleven – First Day

The boy has been looking into the mirror for the past twenty minutes. Taeng combed his hair, fixed his tie and collar, fastened his shoelace and put his blazer on. He went over to Jessica who is still sleeping comfortably on the bed and gave her a soft peck. But she gripped his tie gently pulling him close giving him a sweet kiss in return.

“Morning” Taeng smiled.

“Morning”

Taeng gently caress her smooth cheek and gave her another peck.

“I’ll call you at lunch”

“Enjoy your first day” The blonde said before slumping back down.

*****

“Everyone, gather round”

Everyone stopped chatting and walk towards Taeng and Mr Jung’s secretary.

“This will be your new manager, Kim Taeng” she introduced.

Taeng greeted and bowed to the employees as they did the same. Taeng was welcomed by everyone and became the new popular guy in the department.

“So this will be your office” a sophisticated office lady pointed.

“Awesome” he grinned while looking at the metal door name plate with his name printed on it.

After showing Taeng around the company she left him alone in his office.

“Hehe wow I get my own room” he spun around on the leather office chair.

“Looks like you’re enjoying this place” Edward said coming in Taeng’s office.

“Y-yeah” he quickly stopped and straightens himself up.

“Did my secretary show you around the building?” The man asks, walking around the office.

“Yes, she did” Taeng replied.

“That’s good. Your secretary will arrive tomorrow and she will explain her job to you in detail”

I wish Sica was my secretary 

Taeng thought and pouted.

“If there’s any problem just let me know, I need to get back to my office now” Edward excuse himself.

“I will Mr Jung, goodbye”

“Goodbye Taeng” He said and closed the door.

Lunchtime has occurred, Taeng quickly pulls his phone out calling Jessica. After a short conversation, Taeng decides to go to the canteen for some food but he bumps into his best friend.

“Hey Yul”

“Oh hey Taeng, how’s your first day?”

“It’s good, I’ve got a lot to learn though. What are you doing here?”

“I just had a meeting with your Father in law”

“Oh really, let’s go for lunch?” Taeng asks.

“Sure”

At McDonalds

“So it seems like you and Jessica’s Dad are getting along quite well” Yul said before taking a bite into his Big Mac.

“But I got a feeling that he still hates me” Taeng sighed and picked up a chicken nugget putting into his mouth.

“You’ll be fine. He’ll accept you eventually”

“Yeah I hope so”

“And let’s hope he doesn’t come to our apartment that often. It took me an hour to change your and Fany’s stuff around”

“Haha yeah, thanks Yul”

“No problem” Yul gave Taeng a friendly nudge.

“All right then, let’s go back”

“Wait, I want to get an Oreo Mcflurry” Taeng said while getting his money out from his pocket.

“Why do you love ice cream so much?” Yul shook his head.

“Because it’s nice, you want one?”

“Go on then”

“I gained 5 pounds just by eating ice cream with you byuntaeng” he muttered.

Taeng soon came back with two cups of Mcflurry.

They started munching away while walking back to Taeng’s car.

“Mmm this is so good” Yul scopes another spoonful of ice cream.

“Haha told ya”

While Yul was going open the car door, he drops a tiny bit of ice cream on his blazer.

“Aish”

“Come here” Taeng wiped it off with a tissue.

“Thanks” Yul smiled.

Taeng and Yul turned to their left to see an elderly couple giggling at them.

“Boys these days”

Taeri blushed and quickly went inside the car.

*****

“I miss working in the arcade already” Taeng sighed while flicking through the folders.

Taeng is struggling with the documents and paperwork which needs to be completed by today.

Hours and hours have past but Taeng is nowhere near in finishing it. He decides to take a short break before continuing his work. He grabs his cup and went to the staff kitchen to make a hot drink.

I wonder if there’s any food available 

He thought and opens the cupboard and fridge, but unfortunately it was empty. Taeng quickly makes himself a cappuccino and walks around the office area before going back into his room. He glanced at the clock which says 5:30pm noticing that everyone has already went home.

While making his way back into the office, a suspicious looking female cleaner has been observing Taeng the whole day.

Meanwhile at Kwon’s hotel

“See you tomorrow guys” Yul waved goodbye to his close friends plus colleagues.

“See you”

“Hey hyung, fancy going for a drink?” Yoong asks while putting his stuff away.

“Okay” Sooyoung replied.

Sooyoung and Yoong went to the hotel bar downstairs.

Yoong watches Sooyoung drowning himself with beer.

“Hey hyung, that’s enough” Yoong grabs his beer.

Sooyoung bumped into Sunny today on the streets, but he was totally ignored by the girl and he also saw the latter chatting and laughing happily with another guy.

Sooyoung laid his head on the table and sighed as Yoong trying hard to console the taller guy.

“I think you should try talk to Sunny Noona”

“But she doesn’t even want to see me!” Sooyoung raised his voice and grabs another can of beer.

“If you really love Sunny, then you should go after her” Yoong continues.

Sooyoung just nodded lightly before dozing off.

Back at Taeng’s office

She opens the door slowly and walks towards the sleeping figure with his head place on the desk.

She places her jacket over him and caresses his face gently.

Taeng opens his eyes to see Jessica right beside him.

“Hey” Jessica said softly.

Taeng smiled and hugs the blonde tightly.

They release the hug when Taeng’s stomach growled.

“Good job I bought you dinner” Jessica waves a box of bibimbap in Taeng's face.

“Wow thanks”

Taeng started devouring the bibimbap that Jessica bought him.

“Do you still have a lot of work to do?” Jessica asks while looking at the folders and documents spread across his desk.

“Just a little bit, sorry I couldn’t pick you up after work”

“It’s okay silly, your work is more important”

“No, you’re more important” Taeng smiled and held Jessica’s hand.

“It must have been hard for you working in a large company, do you want me to-“

“No Sica, It’s all right. I want to show your Father that I am capable to look after you”

Jessica smile and nodded.

“Just don’t stay behind so often, I want you to pick me up after work” Jessica kiss Taeng on the lips.

“Yes, my princess” he kisses her back.

“Did I mention you look so sexy in a suit” Jessica chuckled while fixing Taeng’s tie.

“Oh really” Taeng smirked and pulled Jessica down sitting on his lap hugging her waist.

“Let’s hurry up and finish your work, I wanna go home” Jessica said and started completing the documents that were written in English while Taeng is enjoying Jessica’s warmth.

“Did you miss me today?” Jessica asks.

“Yeah! I wanted to come find you at lunch but you said you were busy” he pouted and tightens his grip on Jessica’s waist.

“Aww I was, but come tomorrow I’ll make cookies for you”

“You make?” Taeng chuckled.

“Yah” Jessica elbows his chest lightly.

“Uuuf so violent” Taeng laughed.

“Well this is not the first day you know me Kim Taengoo” Jessica pinched his nose.

Taeng laughs in return.

“Taengoo, you got your grammars wrong again” Jessica corrected his mistakes.

“It feels like having your tutoring session back in High school” Taeng rested his chin on the latter’s shoulder.

“I miss those days”

“Me too” Taeng gave the blonde a soft peck.

After spending another hour in the office, the couple turned the lights off and left the building.

Jessica opens the door and Taeng followed behind her.

“We’re bac-“

“Taeng Hyung~” Yul ran and hugged Taeng.

Taeng cringed at the name and pulled a –what the hell look- face.

“Let’s play PS3!”

“But I’m tired Yul”

“Please just one game” he tightens the hug.

“O-okay, let me get changed first”

“Yay!” Yul started bouncing up and down.

Chapter Twelve – Secretary

“Hey wait!” The girl shouted before the elevator door closes.

Taeng quickly stops the door from closing with his hand. He noticed that the girl is in a rush, so he decides to let her go first since the elevator is crammed with employees and staffs.

“A-are you sure?” she said while panting.

“Yeah” Taeng smiled.

“Thank you very much” she said as the door slowly closes.

About 5 minutes later, Taeng came out the elevator walking towards the office area.

“Morning everyone” he greeted the employees.

“Morning Mr Kim” they replied.

“Guys, I told you to call me Taeng” he chuckled.

They shook their heads “Mr Jung will think we’re disrespectful”

“But-“

“Mr Kim” a familiar voice was heard.

Taeng turned to the voice that is coming from his right side, and he was surprised to see the girl he bumped into this morning.

“It’s you” Taeng muttered.

They went into Taeng’s office and starting introducing themselves.

“I’m Ham Eunjung, you’re secretary” Eunjung smiled and shook Taeng’s hand.

“Hi, I’m-“

Eunjung cut him off as she is already familiar with the brunette.

“Taeng, you don’t remember me? We went to the same High school” she giggled.

“R-really?” Taeng asks, he was a little bit shocked.

“Yeah, I was in the choir club with Jessica” she replied.

“Oh gosh, I remember now” he scratched his forehead.

“Wow you’ve changed a lot, I didn’t recognise you” Taeng continues.

“Me too, are you still with Jessica?”

“Yeah, she just came back from the US” he smiled.

“That’s great, I need to meet her sometime”

After their little conversation, Eunjung has been inculcating the skills, rules and requirements to Taeng since the latter is unfamiliar with such an important, stressful pressurising job. She also taught him how to deal with documents and paperwork that he struggled last night.

“Oh thanks for this morning, otherwise I will be late on my first day” Eunjung said while walking with Taeng to the photocopying room.

“It’s was nothing” Taeng smiles.

“You haven’t changed at all, you were always so helpful and kind in High school”

“Really, but I guess that’s a good thing right?”

“But being too nice always has its disadvantage” she stated.

“Yeah, exactly! I got scammed many times because of that” Taeng rants.

Eunjung laughed at the raging boy.

*****

“Omo it’s Josh Hartnett!” the eye smiling girl shouted and snatched the magazine.

“Hey! I’m reading Daniel Henney’s biography!” Jessica snatches it back.

The two gossip girls are fighting over a magazine when they are suppose to be working in the kitchen.

“Hey isn’t that Taeng?” Tiffany pointed.

“I’m not falling for it Miyoung” Jessica said while gripping tight on the magazine.

Tiffany sighs and turns the blonde’s head to a certain direction.

Jessica smiles widely when she saw her boyfriend coming in but soon drops her expression after seeing a girl chatting with him.

The blonde quickly let go off the magazine and dash to her boyfriend.

“Hmm I wonder where Sica is” Taeng mumbled while looking around the café.

“Taengoo!” He turns around as Jessica bear hugs him.

“Sica!” Taeng hugs her back spinning around like a long lost romance couple.

They broke the hug when everyone is starring at them.

“Oh, this is-“

“Eunjung!”

“Jessica!”

The girls hugged.

“Wow long time no see, how you doing?” Jessica asks.

The choir mates started chatting continuously.

Taeng walks over to Tiffany who is smiling to herself while reading the magazine “Hey Pany” Taeng greeted.

“Oh hi Taetae, how come you’re not over there with Jessi?” she puts the magazine down.

“They’re having a girly talk” he laughs while scratches his head.

“Can I get something to eat?”

“Sure!”

Taeng came back to the table with 3 plates of scampi and chips with melted garlic butter.

“Mmm smells delicious” Eunjung said eyeing on the food.

Taeng took the seat beside Jessica enjoying their lunch.

Jessica fed Taeng some of her chips, and Taeng gave Jessica’s his scampi's, but the blonde halved it sharing it together.

“You two are...”

“So cheesy right?” Tiffany joins the table, sitting next to Eunjung.

“Yeah” Eunjung laughs.

“Haha sorry, she started it” Taeng playfully nudge the girl.

“Eunjung, I’m sorry that you have to look after this big baby in the company” Jessica pokes Taeng’s chubby cheeks.

“Don’t worry, I won’t go easy on him” she joked.

“Women are scary” Taeng sighed, but earns a pinch and some scolding from the three girls.

After lunch, Taeng and Eunjung need to get back to the company.

“I’ll pick you up later” Taeng planted a sweet kiss on Jessica’s lips.

“Don’t be late” Jessica said.

The couple bid goodbye to each other and left.

Eunjung’s POV

The chocolate brown brunette with a curled bob hairstyle has just received a phone call from Mr Jung. She immediately went to his office as she knows that Edward have something important to tell to her.

Knock Knock

“Come in” A deep, calm confidence voice was heard.

Eunjung opens the door and walks into the room to see Edward giving her a welcome smile.

“Hello Eunjung, come take a seat”

“Hello Edward” she smiles to see the older man in front of her.

“So how’s our plan doing?”

“Seems like a tough job for me to break those two apart” she fold her arms while leaning back on her chair.

“I know you can do it Eunjung”

“Don’t worry Edward, Taeng will be mine” she said confidently.

“Good, I will be looking forward to it” the man smile. “But make it fast, Jessica’s soon-to-be husband will arrive to Korea”

“May I ask who?”

“Ok Taecyeon”

“Mmm interesting” Eunjung nodded after hearing a familiar name. She realise that Taecyeon is also from the same High school.

“Well, do inform me Taeng and Jessica’s situation”

“I will” Eunjung replied.

“I have one question, why do you choose Taecyeon over Taeng?” she asks, curiously.

“Taecyeon’s Father owns a large technology company and we were business partners before, I’m sure he can look after my daughter” the man replied with assurance.

“And how do you know Taeng couldn’t?” Eunjung raised her eyebrows.

“Oh Eunjung, he’s just after my daughter’s money and fame. He WILL never be Jessica’s husband.” Edward stated clearly.

This old man only cares about his money.

Eunjung scoffs.

“Then why did you keep him in your company if you hate him so much?” Eunjung continues with her questions since Edward didn’t tell her about this. He only invited Eunjung to break the innocent couple up and offers her a large amount of cash.

“I’m only using him to make profit. This kid does have decent qualifications and expectations” Edward answers while playing solitaire on his large HD computer screen.

“So he’s another one of your pawns?”

Edward chuckles “Correct.”

“I know you have feelings for Taeng, so here’s your chance to break them apart” he continues.

“That is what I’m here for” Eunjung smiled and left the room.

Eunjung is now walking back to her desk but saw Taeng in the staff room.

“Hi Taeng” she walks towards the latter.

“Hey” he turns around.

“Lazing around already?” she joked.

“Haha I was just getting some coffee”

“Let me help you” she took his cup.

Eunjung pretends to slip from the wooden flooring so she can fell into Taeng’s arms.

Taeng panicked and caught her in time. Taeng is now supporting the latter with his arm placed along her shoulder.

“Are you okay?”

“Yeah, thanks” Eunjung winked, but luckily Taeng didn’t see it.

“Here’s your coffee” she said and walks out the room with a smirk on her face.

Chapter Thirteen – Valentine’s Day

9:00am Morning

Oh Ma Girl ~ Oh Ma Girl ~Baby
niga museun sarangeul ara, nae mam man apa
Oh Ma Girl ~ Oh Ma Girl ~Baby
niga eotteohke nae mameul ara, Don’t let me down Girl

Taeng sang while strumming the guitar singing a wake up song to his girlfriend.

Not getting any response from the sleeping girl, he decides to sing a different song.

In YulTi’s room

“I wish you could sing a song to wake me up” Tiffany gently hits Yul’s chest while listening to Taeng’s voice.

“Oh baby, I woke you up by showering you kisses though” Yul began kissing his girlfriend causing Tiffany to giggle.

Doo doo roo~ doo doo doo
Kissing you baby~
Doo doo roo~ doo doo doo
Loving you baby~

Whoosh!

The blonde threw a soft pillow at Taeng’s face.

“Kim Taeng, I’m trying to sleeping here!”

“But Sica, don’t you think it’s romantic?” He went over to the blonde trying to wake her up.

Jessica hides under the pillow still unwilling to get up.

Taeng clears his throat.

I'm lazy girl so lazy girl~
I'm lazy girl so lazy girl~
I'm lazy girl so lazy girl~
I'm lazy girl I'm a lazy girl~
Lazy girl lazy girl~

Taeng stopped when she saw the angry looking girl getting out of the bed. He quickly runs into the living room and Jessica ran after him.

“Keke~ Taeng smiled but hiding behind the coffee table knowing that he will receive some violence from the blonde.

“I’m going back to sleep” she turns around.

But Taeng back hugged the girl tightly not letting her move.

“I got surprises for you” he whispered.

Jessica’s ears wriggled when she heard the word ‘surprises’.

“Really?”

“Yes, go get ready lazy bum” Taeng gently slaps her butt.

“I need a kiss first” she smiled and earns a sweet peck on the cheek.

*****

“You should wake me up with your voice every morning” Jessica said while walking hand in hand with Taeng down the streets.

Taeng smiles swinging their hands back and forth.

“Oh I got something for you” Taeng reached inside his trousers pocket and took out some coupons and gave it to the blonde.

“Romantic coupons? Haha did you make these?” Jessica laughed while browsing through them.

“Yep” he smiled proudly.

“Byuntaeng, I’m not using that one” she muttered when she saw a card saying ‘sexual fantasy come true’.

“Aww why not?” Taeng chuckled.

After looking through the coupons, Jessica decided to use one.

“Hmm I’ll use this!” she picked and gave it to Taeng.

“70000won shopping spree? Okay let’s go!”

Meanwhile at the apartment

The couple have just finished their breakfast and they are now watching TV. Tiffany’s legs are placed onto Yul’s thigh, resting comfortably. The girl is enjoying an American talk show and Yul was getting bored since he couldn’t understand English. Yul fingers started moving up and down on Tiffany’s leg like he’s playing a piano but the girl is too focused on the show.

It’s valentine’s day, and you only pay attention to the TV

Yul pouted.

“Fany ah” Yul called while hugging her legs.

“Hm?”

“Do you want some chocolate?”

“No thanks” Tiffany replied without take her eyes off the screen.

“But they’re very sweet”

“Okay then” Tiffany sat up and put her legs on the ground.

Yul got up from the couch and stood in front of Tiffany blocking her view.

“Ta Da! Nice warm chocolates!” Yul lifted up his shirt, revealing his six pack with a grin on his face.

Tiffany burst out laughing and pulls his shirt down. “You’re embarrassing!”

“Hey, you’re the one who touches them every night” Yul went beside Tiffany and started tickling her.

“HAHAHAHAHHH!”

“Fany ah, open your eyes~” Yul teased.

Yul loves seeing Tiffany’s eye smiles, he always finds it extremely cute and beautiful. But after a few more tickles, he decide to stop. “I couldn’t breathe” the girl slaps his arm and sat up catching her breath. Yul’s lips landed on her cheek and cuddles her tightly.

*****

“Baby, you can open your eyes now!” Tiffany said and removed her hands from covering Yul’s eyes.

Yul open his eyes to see beautiful delicious heart shaped valentine cookies sitting in front of him.

“Wow did you made all these?!” Yul asks, surprised.

“Yes, I went to cooking lessons” Yul cupped Tiffany’s face giving her a passionate kiss.

“You’re so sweet”

“And I got you this” Tiffany held up two tickets to SNSD’s Tiffany Fame Musical.

“Oh my god Fany I love you so much” He hugs her and spun the girl around.

The couple quickly got ready and left for the theater. Since today is Valentine’s Day, the theater is completely packed with young and elderly couples, but Tiffany bought two VIP tickets so they can be seated at the front row.

“No!” Yul shouted while gripping hard on the chair when he watches his idol kissing another man.

“Baby, calm down. Everyone is looking at you”

Yul relaxes himself and continue watching the performance.

*****

“Heheh~” Jessica smiles happily after buying all the things she always desired.

“Taengoo, let’s go over there!” Jessica pointed and speed walks.

Taeng ran after the girl while carrying tons of shopping bags and stops behind Jessica panting for air.

Jessica bought two cups of vanilla ice cream and drags Taeng to the benches.

The blonde giggles when she saw ice cream on the edge of Taeng’s lips. Taeng stopped eating and looks at the girl. She leans forward and kisses Taeng and uses her tongue wiping the cold cream off at the side of his lip.

“Mm the ice cream is nice” Jessica said before pulling away.

Taeng smears ice cream on his lips like putting lipstick on and stamps it on Jessica’s cheek.

“Hahaha~” He let out his ahjussi laugh but receives a glare from the girl.

Taeng smiles and pulls her in for another kiss. He then quickly finishes his ice cream before giving the blonde another surprise.

“I’ll be right back” Taeng excused himself as Jessica nodded.

He soon came back with a bunch of red luxury roses with Ferrero chocolates.

He hides it behind his back.

“What’s that?” Jessica asks looking behind his back.

“What’s what?” Taeng teased.

“What are you hiding?” Jessica rose up trying to grab the item.

“Haha okay okay, Ta da!” Taeng held up the boutique.

“Wow it’s beautiful!” Jessica squealed.

Taeng smiled and receives a tight bear hug.

Jessica gave Taeng a soft kiss sending butterflies to his tummy. She broke the hug and pulls something out of the shopping bags.

She then waves the video game in Taeng’s face that he always wanted.

“Oh my god, you bought it!” He quickly hugs the blonde lifting her up.

“Taeng, everyone’s watching us” Jessica blushed.

“I don’t care” he tightens the grip.

“Babo” Jessica laughs.

Suddenly, Jessica can feel small droplets of water hitting her face. Seconds later, the rain started to pour from the dull grey sky.

The couple quickly grabs their stuff and ran under a shelter.

“Aish it’s so heavy” Taeng said.

“Yeah, let’s go eat?”

Taeng nodded.

“Wait”

Taeng took off his jacket and placed it over him and Jessica’s head before running towards a romantic restaurant just a few blocks away from them.

Back at the apartment

“Fany, dinner’s ready” Yul shouted while lighting the candles.

He quickly dash to the hob and grabs two plates of stake placing it on the table.

Tiffany came out the room and was surprise to see the whole area dim with romantic music playing in the background.

“Wow you look beautiful” Yul compliment to see Tiffany clad in a long red dress.

Tiffany blushed and smiled.

Yul pulls the chair for the eye smiling girl and pours the red wine into the glass.

“Mm delicious” Tiffany said while savouring the piece of juicy steak.

“And you’ll love the dessert” Yul smiled caressing Tiffany’s hand.

After finishing the dessert, Yul took a light pink love hearted shape box and gave it to Tiffany.

She opens it to see an expensive high class necklace.

“Yul, you didn’t have to buy me such an expensive gift”

“Fany, it’s not much” Yul rose up from his seat and walks over to the brunette.

“Let me put it on for you” he smiled and picked up the necklace.

Tiffany lifts her hair up allows the necklace locking around her neck.

“Thanks Yul”

“You’re welcome babe” Yul landed a kiss on her smooth neck.

He then chooses a song on the stereo.

Yul reaches his hand out to Tiffany.

“May I?”

Tiffany giggled and took his hand.

The girl wraps her arms around Yul’s neck as Yul wraps his arm around Tiffany’s waist holding her tenderly.The couple started swaying left and right to the song and stare deep into each other’s eyes.

“I love you Fany”

“I love you too”

They lean forward capturing each other’s soft lips with their eyes closed.

They soon pulled away the long loving kiss and look into each other’s dark brown orbs again.

“I would love to have some chocolates now” Tiffany said in a seductive voice while tracing her fingers on Yul’s jaw line down to his neck and another hand moving down south to his abs.

Yul grinned and lifted Tiffany up in bridal style carrying her into their bedroom.

*****

“The food was so nice there” Jessica said satisfyingly while walking out the restaurant.

“Couldn’t agree more” Taeng smiled.

While the couple are walking towards their car, a vehicle suddenly drove by hitting the big puddle.

Taeng quickly hugs the girl blocking the mucky water from hitting Jessica.

“Taengoo, you’re wet!” Jessica shouted worriedly.

“It’s all right just a little splash”

Jessica smiled and wipes the water off his face with her sleeve.

The couple quickly drove home and went for a shower.

“Stupid Valentine’s Day” Sunny cursed and kicked the stone on the ground.

“Why do I have to watch people eating each other’s faces all day? Grrrr!” she kicks another stone.

As she walks to her red scooter, she saw something sitting on the seat. The petite quickly walks over to see a bunch of red roses.

“Omo are these for me?!” she shouted in excitement.

She then picks them up inhaling the freshness of the flowers.

Sunny opens the mini card but didn’t say whom it was from.

“Mmm that’s strange, maybe some hot guy has a crush on me keke” she laughs to herself.

She carefully places the roses inside the storage and puts her helmet on before driving back home.

However, there was a tall slim young man watching Sunny before she leaves. A smile forms on his lips to see the girl received his roses happily.

Bonus for YulTi shippers

“Fany ah, do you want a boy or a girl?” Yul asks.

“A girl”

“But I want a boy, so we can play football together”

“But then I can’t dress him up, teach him how to use make up and most importantly he can’t wear pink as much I want him to” Tiffany complained while playing with Yul’s fingers.

Yul scratches his head “We’ll talk about that later, how about the talents? What should they learn?”

“Hmm I want them to sing, dance, knows how to play piano, violin and flute” Tiffany smiled “Oh and good at sports like you” she looked at Yul.

“Very high expectations” Yul chuckles.

“So I’m guessing their occupation is going to be a talented singer or entertainer?” Yul asks the girl.

“Nope, I want them to be a CEO of some sort of company and fashion designer” The girl’s eyes started to curve downwards while talking about the topic.

“Fany ah, our kids gonna suffer” Yul is getting worried.

“Who cares?” Tiffany replied.

“Who cares? Tiff, they’re our kids!”

“Jeez Yul it’s just a game!” Tiffany laughed and hit his shoulder.

Tiffany and Yul are playing Soshi Sims online. They have spent over 2 hours just to create their own family and house.

“All right all right, so… boy or girl?”

“GIRL!”

“Fine, I’ll just change it after” Yul mutters.

They can obviously create more than one child in the game but the couple wanted to be a little bit adventurous and realistic therefore being the first born character is very important to them.

“Hey guys are you done!” Taeng shouted across the room.

“Yeah!” Yul shouted back.

“Oh! Is that Taetae and Jessi?” Tiffany pointed at the screen with two figures coming to their house.

Taeng and Jessica, the life simulator figures went near YulTi and started making out in front of them causing laughters from both rooms.

*****

“Baby!~ Can you reach the tomato ketchup?” Tiffany shouted, standing on her tip toes reaching for the item.

Yul walks behind the girl and carries her on his broad shoulders.

“EEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!” Tiffany let out a loud squeal.

“You can reach it now” Yul smiles.

Tiffany quickly grabs the sauce while the other hand is grabbing Yul’s hair.

“Okay, put me down now”

But instead of putting Tiffany down, Yul runs around the room with Tiffany on his shoulders.

“WOO~ WOO~!” Yul was enjoying it very much.

Chapter Fourteen – Sisters

“Hehe I’m winning” the boy grinned mischievously.

“No you’re not” The blonde sits on his lap blocking his view.

“Yah Sica, stop cheating~”

“YES I won!” Jessica jumps up and fist pumping in the air showing that she has beaten Taeng on Super Mario Kart. Taeng lifts the girl up and throws her on the couch and started tickling her sides and underarms.

“Keke that’s what you get for cheating~” Taeng chuckles to see Jessica laughing hysterically.

DING DONG

“I’ll get it” Jessica sped walking to the door.

She opens the door to see Krystal standing there, Jessica quickly hugs her sister as Krystal returns the hug.

“Hi Krystal” Taeng waved.

“Hi”

It was still awkward between Taeng and Krystal.

“I’ll go get you girls a drink” Taeng said and went to the kitchen as Jessica led Krystal to the living room.

DING DONG

“I wonder who’s at the door this time” Taeng mumbled and opens the door.

“OPPPPAAAA!!” Hayeon shouted and gave Taeng a huge bear hug with her legs wrapping around his waist.

“H-hayeon, you’re embarrassing me”

Hayeon quickly release the hug and ran to Jessica.

“Sica unnie!” she went over to the couch with a huge smile plastered on her face.

Jessica immediately rose up and hugs Haeyeon.

“I missed you Hayeon”

“Me too” she tightens the hug.

“Who is this midget?” Krystal raised her eyebrow and gave Hayeon a weird look.

“Midget? And who is this scary looking old woman!”

“What did you say?!” Krystal and Hayeon both gritted her teeth.

“Krystal stop being so rude” Jessica said holding her sister back.

“And you too Hayeon” Taeng came over with a tray full of drinks.

“Unnie unnie let’s go shopping later” Hayeon held Jessica’s hand.

“Okay-“

“She’s my unnie, you midget!” Krystal said annoyingly and pulls Jessica closer to her.

“No she’s mine!” Hayeon is still holding onto Jessica's hand tightly, unwilling to let go.

“She’s mine!”

Hayeon and Krystal started pulling Jessica left and right.

“Help” Jessica mouthed to Taeng.

“Ahem, Hayeon I bought you ice cream” Taeng grinned.

"I don't care"

Taeng eyes widen to hear Hayeon saying 'No' to ice cream for the first time.

"It's Häagen-Dazs"

Hayeon turns to her brother and smiles "Okay" and quickly ran to the fridge with Taeng following her.

“Pst Hayeon” Taeng signalled.

“What is it?”

“Be nice to others” Taeng gave his sister a friendly punch.

“What? She started it” She replied while scoping the ice cream into a bowl aggressively.

“Well you’re really are a midget” Taeng joked but earns a slap.

“So are you” Hayeon scoffs.

“I guess it runs in our family” they laughed.

Meanwhile on the couch

“Krystal stop being impolite”

“Whatever” she rolled her eyes.

“But seriously, she’s so loud and annoying and how old is she? She looks like she’s 12 or something”

“And you’re so cold and unfriendly”

“Looks who’s talking” The brunette laughed.

“Hey I’ve changed” Jessica defended.

“Yes, you have. You seem to have forgotten your sister now” Krystal sighs and crossed her arms.

“Aww is baby Jung jealous?” Jessica pinches her cheeks.

“Stop it unnie, you’re embarrassing”

The Jungs giggled.

Taeng and Hayeon joins the couch.

The two younger siblings barely introduced themselves.

“So what brings you here? If you’re here just to see Sica, then I’m throwing you back to Mom and Dad” Taeng joked.

“I’m here for the University opening day, Mom and Dad said I’m staying with you and Unnie for these couple of days”

“Oh same for Krystal, which University are you going to?” Jessica asks the smaller girl.

"Seoul University"

“What?! So I’m gonna see this midget at University?!” Krystal shouted, knowing that Hayeon is going to the same campus as her.

“And I’m gonna see this scary old ahjumma!” Hayeon fired back.

The two started bickering again leaving the couple scratching their heads.

“Sisters” Taeng and Jessica sighed.

Next day

“Thanks for the lunch, Taeng” Eunjung smiled.

“You’re welcome” Taeng replied.

Taeng who is always kind hearted, thought it was only polite to buy his colleague lunch. But Eunjung thinks differently.

They left the canteen making their way back to the department.

Before entering the elevator, Taeng received a text message from Jessica.

Taengoo, can you pick Krystal up? 
She’s in the HMV store near your place. 
Love Sica xxx

Taeng smiles and quickly reply the message.

Of course my princess, don’t worry about it. 
Love Taengoo xxx

“Sorry Eunjung, I need to pick someone up. I’ll be back before lunch ends” Taeng said and left the girl.

Eunjung wanted to come along but the elevator door was already closing.

Taeng quickly drove to the store to find the girl.

“Wow I never knew you’re a fan of FX” Taeng said standing next to Krystal who is busy looking at the CD cover.

“Oh, you’re here” Krystal was surprised to see Taeng.

“Yeah, Sica told me to pick you up” he smiled.

“I see” she places the CD back on the shelf.

“Do you want to buy anything?” Taeng asks.

Krystal just shook her head.

“You get in the car first, I’ll go pay for the ticket” Taeng gave Krystal his car keys.

Krystal’s POV

Krystal got inside Taeng’s car and started looking around.

Why does a business manager has such a small, old and ugly looking car?

The girl thought while looking around the car.

He’s so stingy! No wonder Dad hates him.

The door opens and startled Krystal.

“Took you long enough” she sighs while checking herself out in the car side mirror.

“Sorry” Taeng starts the engine and drove off.

“Oh, here you go” Taeng handed Krystal the FX CD she was looking at before.

“You bought it?” The girl asks without taking her eyes off the item.

“Yeah” he smiled.

“But why?”

“It’s your birthday next week. So here’s your birthday present”

He remembers? I only told him once. No, I didn’t even tell him! Ugh must be my sister.

“Thanks”

“You’re welcome”

“I’m going back to the Company now, do you want to go home first?”

“Nah, I’ll tag along” Krystal said while placing the CD into the player.

“You need to get a new car”

“Yeah, it’s a bit old but I don’t want to throw it away. My grandpa gave me this for my birthday”

“Oh…” that’s all she could answer.

Krystal pursed her lips, she felt a little bit guilty of how she thought about Taeng just 5 minutes ago.

“Hot summer, a Hot hot summer~” Taeng mumbled to the song while tapping his finger on the steering wheel.

Krystal couldn’t help but to start singing to the song.

Dojeohi ireoken deo andwegesseo

I can’t take this anymore

Naega eodeohgedeun jom sonbogesseo~

I’m going to take care of this somehow

She quickly stops when Taeng turns to her.

“What?” Krystal raised her eyebrows.

“You have a nice voice” Taeng complimented.

Krystal blushed and stayed silent.

“Continue” Taeng smiled.

“No”

Krystal felt embarrassed.

Taeng shrugged his shoulders and started singing alone.

He glanced at Krystal to see her watching as Taeng was trying hard to convince the girl to sing again.

“Come on Krys” He playfully nudges her and bouncing to the song.

Did he just call me Krys?

Krystal couldn’t hold her laughter anymore, she enjoys listening to Taeng’s voice and Taeng’s dorky movements have encouraged her to participate.

“Okay, we’re here”

“Already?”

“Time flies when you’re having fun” He turns off the engine.

“So is that how you flirt with my sister?” she asks before closing the car door.

Taeng chuckled “Nope, she’s not the energetic type”

Krystal nodded as approval.

“Then how?” Krystal was interested in Taeng’s personality and wanted to find out more about the latter.

They stopped talking when they reach Taeng’s office.

“You’re late, Mr Kim” Eunjung said coldly and her eyes landed on Krystal.

“Sorry Eunjung, it’s her fault” Taeng pointed and earns a cold glare.

“A-anyway, this is Eunjung, and this is Krystal, Jessica’s sister” he introduced.

They simply nodded and smiled at each other.

“I want that document completed by the end of today” Eunjung pointed at Taeng’s desk.

“Okay, come on Krystal”

While Taeng was busy doing his work, Krystal has been observing Eunjung through the window.

“I don’t like that woman. Don’t get distracted by her” Krystal warned.

“Don’t worry, no one can distract me apart from your sister”

“Good”

Soon or later, Eunjung came in with a cup of coffee.

“Thanks”

“Give me a shout if you need help” Eunjung said who is leaning on Taeng’s desk but his eyes couldn’t help but to travel down to her legs since she wore a super short pencil shirt, revealing her long, white bare legs.

“I will” he nodded and Eunjung gave Krystal an annoyed look before leaving the room.

“I saw that”

“Saw what?”

“YOU staring at her legs” Krystal pointed at Taeng.

Taeng choked on his coffee.

“N-no! It was just a glance” Taeng mentally slaps himself for admitting it.

Krystal smiled “I’m telling unnie”

Taeng scratches his head and grabs his hair in frustration.

*****

Taeng and Krystal are back home and now lazing around on the couch.

The door swings open to see Jessica and Hayeon walking in exhausted.

“Lemme help you” Taeng grabs the shopping bags.

“Phew, I’m so tired now” Jessica complained while massaging her shoulders.

“Whoa you’ve bought loads” Taeng said peeping in the bags.

“Yeah, they're all Hayeon's” Jessica playfully nudges the little girl.

“What about me?” Krystal muttered and gave her sister a glare.

“I bought loads for you too” Jessica said and handed the bags to her leaving a huge smile on Krystal’s face.

“Err they’re not mine” Krystal held up a box of Calvin Klein boxer briefs.

Jessica quickly snatched it and blushed.

“Hehe they’re for me! Thanks Sica” Taeng kiss her on the lips.

“Yuck” Haeyeon face palmed herself.

Later on

“I’m glad Tiffany and Yul are willing to stay at the hotel, otherwise we’ll have to sleep on the floor”

Jessica said as she munches on the fried rice.

“Yeah, you two can share a bed” Taeng said to Krystal and Hayeon.

“WHAT? No way, I’m not sharing a bed with this midget”

“And I’m not sharing a bed with her” Hayeon pointed.

“Oh come on, just for one night”

The two younger girls ignore him and continue eating.

Hayeon and Krystal’s chopsticks both landed on the last chicken leg.

They had a little chopstick fight while glaring at each other.

Taeng nudges Jessica to stop the fight.

“Oh mine~” Jessica took it.

“Unnie!” They shouted.

“Here, chicken wings” Taeng places two pieces of chicken wings on their bowl.

But the girls are still staring at the chicken leg that Jessica is munching now.

After dinner

“Aish, I hope our kids won’t fight like those two” Taeng said while drying the dishes.

“Who said I’m having kids with you” Jessica blushed.

“Then who else are you going to have kids with?” Taeng teased.

“Someone…”

“That will be me” Taeng was convinced.

Jessica laughs and pinches his cheeks.

“Unnie, I’m sharing the bed with you” Hayeon said walking over to the couple.

“Okay” Jessica smiled.

“What about me?” Taeng pouted.

“You can sleep on the couch” Jessica teased.

“Fine, but don’t come looking for me” Taeng slaps the blonde’s butt before going for a shower.

“Unnie I feel sorry for you”

“Why?”

“Getting molested by my brother”

They laughed.

Bedtime has occurred. Jessica is now blow drying Hayeon's long, silky, smooth black hair.

“You sure you don’t want to sleep with me?” Taeng pops his head through the door.

“Yes”

“I’ll sleep with my dookong then” Taeng pouts and left the room.

“Hayeon, did your brother bump his head when he was little? Why does he never grow up?” Jessica laughs.

“Hahah I know”

Minutes later, Krystal came into the room.

“Why are you here?” Krystal asks coldly while glaring at Hayeon.

“Well why are YOU here?”

“I’m sleeping with my unnie, got a problem?” the girl jumps in the bed, making herself comfortable.

“You-“

“Okay, that’s enough you two. Let’s go to sleep now”

Jessica said strictly and switches the lights off.

Chapter Fifteen – She’s Back

Taeng and Eunjung are in the canteen having lunch.

“You got something on your lips” Eunjung reaches her hand to Taeng’s mouth trying to wipe the sauce off.

“Thanks, I’ll do it” Taeng quickly grabs his napkin and wipes it off himself.

While Taeng was busy having his lunch, he felt something caressing his leg under the table. He took a glance to see Eunjung’s feet swinging back and forth. Taeng felt uncomfortable and moves his leg away from hers.

“Eunjung”

“Yeah?”

“Do you have a boyfriend?”

“Yes” she lied.

“Why, do you want to date me?” she joked.

Taeng laughs in response.

“I heard there’s a business trip coming soon” Eunjung said before taking a sip on her latte.

“Really? For how long?”

“Probably 2-3 days, I’m excited” Eunjung smiled.

“Cool!” Taeng said before taking a bite into his burger.

You will be mine.

The short haired brunette smirked.

At the supermarket

“Ugh… I…can’t…reach” The short blonde haired girl mutters while reaching for a box of cereal on her tip toes.

Suddenly, a long arm grabs the box without a problem.

“Here you go”

Sunny turns to the guy, but instead of thanking him she gave him a glare and took the cereal box.

“You know, you should ask for help when you couldn’t reach for things” Sooyoung said.

“Are you saying I’m short?!” Sunny glared at him.

“No, I’m not” he waves his hands frantically.

“But shouldn’t I earn a thank you for helping you out?”

Sunny ignores him and pushes the trolley away.

“Wow you making chicken breasts tonight?” Sooyoung asks while looking in Sunny’s trolley but the latter just ignores him again.

Sunny was getting irritated because Sooyoung kept following her around.

“Oooh they have BBQ flavour now”

Sooyoung was busy grabbing the snacks from the shelves not knowing he has lost the blonde.

He looks through every aisle while hugging the snacks. Sooyoung finally spotted a short haired blonde petite girl.

“Hey you left me” Sooyoung said, Sunny shook her head looking at the large amount of junk food in Sooyoung arms.

Sunny places all her belongings in the bags but couldn’t find her purse in her handbag.

“Oh no, where is it?” she panicked.

“I’ll pay for them” Sooyoung handed the money to the cashier.

Sunny took her groceries and makes her way to the exit. Sooyoung grabs his stuff too and follows the blonde.

“Here, 12’600won” Sunny shoves the money into Sooyoung’s hands.

“You didn’t have to pay me back” he said walking beside the girl.

“Will you stop following me?” Sunny was annoyed.

“But I have nowhere to go” he mumbles.

Sunny sighs “Go home then”

“Hey Sunny” Sunny felt a grip on her wrist, stopping her.

She looks at Sooyoung.

“Can we talk?”

“About what?”

“Food?” the word suddenly came out of Sooyoung’s mouth.

“Choi Sooyoung, just leave me alone!” she shouted and left.

Sooyoung sighs and face palmed himself.

No matter how much Sunny hates Sooyoung, the latter doesn’t blame her because he knew it was his fault for breaking up their relationship.

Sunny’s POV

Sunny finally reached home, she slumps her small body on the bed and closes her eyes but Sooyoung has appeared in her mind. The girl sat up while resting at the headboard, she grabs the photo frame with her and Sooyoung together hugging sweetly.

“I’ll forgive you if you try harder, Choi Sooyoung” she muttered and caressed his face in the photo.

Flashback

1 year ago

“Sooyoungie!” Sunny shouted waving at the taller guy.

“Haha here’s you shorty girlfriend” Sooyoung’s friends laughed.

“What’s up Soonkyu?”

Sunny always visit Sooyoung at his University and also brings him lunch. However, the taller boy just doesn’t cherish the love from the shorter girl. Instead, him and his friends always make fun of her height and neglect the latter.

Of course, Sunny was hurt. Very hurt.

“Look Sooyoungie, I bought you sushi today” Sunny opens the lunchbox.

“I don’t feel like eating sushi” he pushes the box away.

“Just one bite? I made it this morning”

“Come on Soo, let’s play!” a guy shouted with a basketball in his hand bouncing it against the ground.

Sooyoung went and played with the guys leaving Sunny alone.

Sunny sighs “You said you wanted to eat sushi today” the girl stares at the food in front of her.

On Sunny’s birthday

Sunny made herself a little party at her house. She even bought herself a cake because Sooyoung seems to have forgotten her birthday.

The girl texted her boyfriend but didn’t get any replies at all.

She waited hours and hours, still not getting any replies from the boy. She decides to call him.

“Hello Sooyoungie?”

“Hey what’s up?”

“When are you coming to my house? You said you’ll be here by 4pm”

“Err what, I can’t hear you”

“Yah pass me the beef!” Sunny heard a bunch of guys chatting in the back ground.

“Sorry Soonkyu, I’m busy- YAH leave me some rice cake!”

Sooyoung hangs up.

Sunny tightens her fist, she grabs her jacket and left her house.

The girl went to the place where Sooyoung always hang out, his favourite restaurant. She walks in to see her boyfriend with his friends chatting and eating happily together.

She stops in front of Sooyoung.

“Oh, what are you doing here?” he asks, not even bother to look at the girl.

“I’ve been waiting you for 3 hours!” she shouted angrily.

“Well I told you I was busy” he said, like it wasn’t his fault.

“It’s my birthday today” Sunny said as her eyes started to get watery.

“Oh, you didn’t-“

“I’ve told you many times!”

“Choi Sooyoung, we’re over!” Sunny shouted and ran out the restaurant.

Sunny was crying all night on her birthday that day. She calls her best friend, Taeng to accompany her.

DINGDONG

Sunny opens the door and quickly hugs Taeng crying on his shoulder.

“Shhh Sunny, it’s all right” Taeng consoles the latter by rubbing her back.

Taeng took Sunny to his place and tries to cheer up the birthday girl.

Ever since that day, Sunny has changed into a completely different person. A girl who is stronger, smarter, independent and determined who doesn’t need a man to depend on anymore. However, Sooyoung didn’t bother to chase Sunny back for nearly a month because he believes the girl will come back to him in the end. But he was wrong. 

Flashback ends

Another boring day at work for Taeng, he spins around on his chair and stares out the window.

A knock on the door has startled him.

“Come in”

Eunjung came in with a couple of folders in her hands.

He walks over to Taeng and asks him to sign the documents. But Taeng couldn’t stop staring at her assets. Eunjung wore a shirt with a few buttons undone with the same short pencil shirt she wore the other day.

“Taeng…” She waves her hand in his face to get this attention.

“Yeah?”

“Sign here please” she pointed at the blank area.

He quickly sign the documents and gave it back to Eunjung as she sways her butt left and right while walking out the room.

“Sica’s are better” he smiled.

The long tiring day has finally ended.

Taeng tidies his desk and switches the lights off before leaving the building.

But before going home, he needs to visit the bathroom.

Taeng’s POV

“Lalala~” Taeng mumbled while doing his business standing in front of the urinal.

“Hello kid” the female cleaner whispers into Taeng’s ear.

“AHHHH!” Taeng shouted and quickly ran towards the sink.

He turns around and was shocked to see the person in front of him.

“S-shinyoung?” Taeng gulps “What are you doing here?”

“I’m a cleaner” she smiles while mopping the floor.

“Oh right… okay bye!” he runs out the door.

“Ew, he didn’t even wash his hands” Shinyoung shook her head.

Chapter Sixteen – When Enemies Meet

“Why is she working there? What a coincidence” Taeng mumbled while driving to work.

As the traffic lights changes to green, he let go his hand brake and drove off. However a car suddenly appeared in front of him.

“Crap!” He quickly hit the brakes and got out the car.

“Uh-oh” he scratches his head when he saw a noticeable white scratch mark on the other driver’s expensive, good looking car.

The chauffeur came and opens the car door for his owner.

Taeng was surprised to see Taecyeon stepping out of the car.

“Oh hi Taeng” he greeted.

“Hey Taecyeon”

“Hmm you’ve scratched my Bentley” Taecyeon rubs his chin.

“I’m sorry, but the lights were on green and I didn’t see you car coming” Taeng explained.

Taeng is getting worried about the payment for the damages as he doesn't have much money on him.

Taecyeon let out a chuckle when his eyes met Taeng's automobile.

“Nice car you got there” he said sarcastically.

“Anyway, I’m gonna be late for my meeting” The taller guy said and straightens his suit before entering his car.

“Here, go buy a decent car” Taecyeon chuckles and threw some money at the shorter boy before driving away.

Taeng tighten his fist while watching the car disappear.

Taeng soon arrives at Jung Enterprise. He was in a terrible mood this morning because of Taecyeon. He went into the large business meeting room to see his enemy again, sitting there with the ugliest arrogant face and a smirk that is asking for a punch.

“Hello Taeng, meet Taecyeon” Mr Jung introduced.

Taecyeon held his hand out and Taeng has no choice but to shake it.

Taecyeon tightens the grip and so did Taeng.

“Nice to meet you Kim Taeng” he smirks.

“Me too, Ok Taecyeon” Taeng’s blood was boiling.

“From now on, Taecyeon will be my personal assistant. His Father and I were potential business partners and I’m sure this young man can take this position” Mr Jung smiled and patted Taecyeon’s shoulder.

During the meeting, Taeng and Taecyeon have been throwing glares and attack each other verbally.

Everyone left as the meeting ended.

At Soshi’s cafe

“Jessica! There’s a customer wanted to see you” Hyoyeon shouted from outside.

“Hmm who is it?” The blonde came out the kitchen and walks towards a tall, muscular man sitting by the window sipping his coffee.

“Excuse me?” Jessica's eyes are fixed on the brunette.

“Oh Jessica, take a seat” Taecyeon said.

Jessica doesn’t seem to recognise Taecyeon since she didn’t see the later after High school.

“It’s me, Taecyeon” he smiles.

“Oh, sorry couldn’t recognise you”

“Haha it’s okay, you’re so pretty now. How are you?”

“I’m great, and you?”

“Doing well”

“Jessica…” he grabs her hand.

Jessica was startled by his touch and quickly retreats her hand.

“Taecyeon, I’m already taken. I’m with Taeng”

“Wow still? Tsk but I think you need a new boyfriend”

“I don’t.” Jessica said coldly.

“Tsh, I love this cold attitude of yours” he smirks and tries to caress her face.

“Ok Taecyeon, what do you think you’re doing?!” A voice shouted from behind.

Taecyeon rose up from his seat and saw Taeng coming towards them.

“Oh come on Taeng, I was just chatting with your girlfriend”

“Well I’ll see you later, Jessica” he winks and left the cafe.

Taeng excuses himself and follows Taecyeon to the car park.

“Taecyeon!” he turns around.

“What now?”

“Leave Jessica alone” Taeng warned.

The taller guy chuckles “Make me”

“Do you still hate me because I won Jessica over?” Taeng scoffs.

“Don’t think I lost her because of you Kim Taeng! Remember what we said in high school?”

Flashback, in the boy’s toilets

“Stupid freak, making me clean the toilets. I’ve never done this in my life!” Taecyeon shouted and kicks the cubicle door.

“Blame yourself for bothering someone that is not interested in you”

“I’m gonna get Jessica back, just watch it Kim Taeng”

“You can’t force someone to love you” Taeng stated.

“As long as she’s not married, I can still make her mine!”

“You just don’t get it, do you” Taeng shook his head and left the bathroom.

Flashback ends

Taecyeon inched closer “As long as she’s not married, I can still make her mine”

“And there’s no chance Jessica is going to marry you” he continues, because of Mr Jung’s evil plan.

“We’ll see about that” Taeng said with assurance and went back into the cafe.

Jessica’s POV

Why is Taecyeon here? And what does he want? Does he want to break me and Taeng apart?

Questions have flooded in Jessica’s mind.

The blonde lips curved upwards to see her boyfriend walking in, smiling at her.

“Taengoo, are you okay?” Jessica asks worriedly.

“Yeah” he smiles.

“What happened?”

Taeng told Jessica about Taecyeon.

“Sica, stay away from him. It sounds like he’ll do anything to take you away from me” Taeng tightens his grip on Jessica’s hand.

“I will Taengoo, I hope he’ll stop bothering us”

The boy went back to the company after lunch.

“Hey Taeng” Eunjung stops him before entering his office.

“I think you need to stay behind to complete this document”

Taeng sighs “All right, thanks”

“Don’t be too sad, I’ll accompany you” she smiles.

“Oh wait” Eunjung rose from her seat and inches closer.

“Your tie is loose” she fixes his tie.

“T-thanks, I’ll do it”

Later in the evening

“How’s the work doing?”

“Just a few more paragraphs and it’s done”

“Here drink this” Eunjung pours the red wine into a glass and gave it to Taeng.

“No thanks, I’ll be driving”

“A glass won’t hurt”

Taeng was feeling stressed and tired so he grabs the cup and gulps down the liquor and quickly finishes the document, wanting to go home.

“There, it’s done” he smiles and closes the folder.

“Taeng, can you give me a lift home?”

“Sure” he nodded.

Taeng went to the bathroom first.

He browses around the bathroom and checks all the cubicles making sure that Shinyoung doesn’t pop out of nowhere. He quickly did his business and went to the sink to wash his hands. However, the door slowly creaks open to see the female cleaner again.

“Taeng”

“S-shinyoung shi, what do you want?” Taeng started to panic again.

“Listen, I’m not here to harm you”

“O-okay Taeng moves away from Shinyoung.

Shinyoung sighs “Jeez, will you stop being so scared! Your Mother told me to look out for you”

“M-my Mom? But how can I not be scared after your English lesson!”

“Oh man, I was just messing with you. I didn’t mean to creep you out so much”

“Plus your Mother said you’re a pervert, so I was just trying you out haha” she chuckles.

“But I still don’t get why my Mom wants you look out for me” the boy said, confused.

“She said you’ll probably fall for someone’s trap and get scammed so badly or something” Shinyoung laughs at naive young man.

“She’s right about the scams haha” Taeng laughs and scratches his head. “Well Shinyoung shi, please take good care of me” Taeng smiles.

“I will kid, and call me Noona”

“I don’t want that incident to happen again” Taeng mutters.

“All right all right, just go home. Jessica is waiting for you”

“Ah yeah, see you”

They bid goodbye and left.

Chapter Seventeen – Rough Night

“See you later baby~” Tiffany gave Yul a kiss as he kisses her back.

“Okay, have fun”

“Sica, be careful and come home early”

“I will, see you tonight” The blonde nodded and gave the latter a peck.

Jessica and Tifffany are going to a girl’s only party for Hyoyeon’s birthday. They bid goodbye to their boyfriends and left the house.

At the gym

“I…need…to…get…ripped” Taeng mutters while doing his 10

th

 rep on 50kg.

“Whoa take it easy” Yul laughs to see Taeng’s veins popping out of his neck.

Taeng finishes his last rep and slouches on the seat with his face a little bit flushed.

“I thought you said you didn’t want to get ripped like me”

“Well just in case me and Taecyeon got into a fight, I might stand a chance” Taeng said while panting.

The taller guy nodded and signals his best friend to follow him.

He passes the boxing gloves to the shorter boy as he picks up a shield kick punch bag.

“All right, punch me”

Taeng throws a punch at Yul, but he’s arms are too weak from the previous workout.

“Harder!” Yul shouted to motivate the boy.

“But Yul, I’m tired” Taeng said before throwing another weak punch. 

“Come on, imagine me as Taecyeon”

Taeng’s eyebrows creased once the name ‘Taecyeon’ was mentioned. He started punching the bag viciously and aggressively.

“Screw you Ok Taecyeon!” he curses and punches the bag rapidly.

“That’s it, keep punching this *******” Yul encouraged.

The punching and kicking has drained all of Taeng’s energy. After his last punch, Yul pushes the latter back causing him to fall backwards. Taeng lies on ground panting for air while beads of sweat dripping down his face and body.

“Here” Yul passes Taeng a bottle of water.

“Th…thanks” he sat up and gulps down the water.

“Okay, my turn” Yul smiled and pass Taeng the punch bag.

Taeng chuckles “You’re gonna knock me out” he got up slowly.

*****

Taeng’s POV

“Ah, that’s better” Taeng just came out the shower shirtless while drying his hair.

The bedroom door swings open.

“Oh Sica, did you-“

The blonde pushes herself towards the boy and pulls him down to the bed, with herself on top.

Taeng blushed to see Jessica’s cute rosy cheeks, his heartbeat starting to beat like crazy once he met her

mysterious seductive

 gaze that sends butterflies to his stomach. He inhales the strong alcohol aroma with a mixture of the latter's sweet strawberry fregrance. The girl smiles and smashes her lips against Taeng, her hands then started exploring his bare body.

“Ahh” he let out a soft moan when Jessica nibbles on his ear lobes.

The blonde then makes her way down to Taeng’s neck, giving a gentle kiss with sucking involved.

“Mmm” Taeng moans again with his hands roaming on Jessica’s back.

Taeng was getting more aroused when the blonde touches his sensitive areas and caressing it. Getting more excited, he flips the blonde over so he can be on top.

He smirked and started kissing the blonde passionately.

“Taengoo” Jessica moans into his ear.

He continues giving pleasure to the blonde.

Jessica was enjoying this too much that she ended up digging her nails into Taeng’s back and scratching the latter but Taeng was also enjoying the roughness. Jessica wraps her legs around Taeng’s waist as Taeng started kissing her jaw line and down to her neck. The blonde’s hands started travelling down Taeng’s back and she slips them into his boxers squeezing his bum cheeks.

“Ahhh” Taeng moans.

Next morning

Taeng doesn’t want to get out of the bed but if he doesn’t, his bladder will burst.

“Argh my body is aching” he mutters while limping to the bathroom.

He quickly did his business and went to the sink.

“Holy macaroni!” he shouted when he saw himself in the mirror.

He could see scratch marks all over his body and two noticeable hickies.

“Aish, how am I suppose to hide these?” he analyses the love bites that were given by no other than Jessica.

The door pushes open and Yul came in.

“Whoa! What happened to you?” Yul examines his body to see tons of scratch and fingernail marks.

“W-well me and Jessica were a little rough last night” Taeng said while feeling embarrassed.

“Ooohh, congrats on losing your virginity” Yul laughs and gave Taeng a friendly punch.

“N-no! We didn’t do it!” Taeng waves his hand frantically.

Flashback

Taeng stops whatever he was doing when he notice Jessica has fallen asleep.

As much as Taeng wanted to continue, he couldn’t.

No sex before marriage, no sex before marriage, no sex before marriage.

Taeng remembers his Mother’s words and it seems to have drilled into his head.

Taeng also doesn’t want to take Jessica’s virginity away while she’s drunk nor asleep.

Come on Taeng, you can’t do this yet. You’re not ready!

I love you Sica

He planted a kiss on the girl’s forehead and lay beside her before drifting off to dreamland.

Flashback ends

“Wow you have great self control. But I still don’t believe you” Yul laughs while brushing his teeth.

“I don’t believe myself either. I was so close in… umm you know” Taeng scratches his head while sitting on the closed toilet seat.

“I wonder if Jessica remembers, I mean she was drunk after all”

“Yeah, but I enjoyed it” Taeng smiles.

“Of course you did byuntaeng. Hurry up and get changed, we have work today”

Later on

The blonde finally woke up after a long peaceful sleep.

“Argh my head hurts” she massages her temples.

Jessica took a glance at the alarm clock and saw a note beside a freshly made orange juice.

Morning sleepyhead You got a headache right? 
Drink the juice, you’ll feel better! Because I made it keke! 
Love Taengoo xxx

“Dork” Jessica laughs while reading the message.

Jessica grabs the glass of juice and gulps it down.

“Mmm it’s nice” she smiled in satisfaction.

Then she remembered last night.

She face palmed herself for being such a wild uncontrollable person in bed. Jessica also remembered she was biting, scratching, pinching and sucking Taeng all night long.

“Oh my god, did I do that?”

Later that night

It is now bedtime, Taeng came into the bedroom and joins Jessica on the bed.

“Taeng?”

“Mm?” he answered while pulling the duvet closer.

“Take off your shirt”

“What?” Taeng blushed.

“I said take off your shirt” Jessica repeated herself.

“But why?”

“Ugh just do it” she pinches his arm.

“Okay okay” Taeng got up from the bed and locks the door before removing his t-shirt.

“Umm Sica, are you done?” Taeng’s face is flushed when Jessica just sat there starring at his upper body.

“Come here”

Taeng walks over to the blonde, sitting on the bed.

“Oh my god, look at all the scratch marks!”

Taeng receives a warm hug from Jessica.

“I’m sorry about last night, I didn’t know what I was doing”

“It’s okay, it doesn’t hurt” Taeng smiles.

“Lie down on your stomach”

Taeng did what he was told and could feel cold sticky cream on his back.

Jessica is now applying antiseptic cream on the scratches.

“Thanks” Taeng smiled.

Jessica follows the little cuts down to his tailbone. She lifted Taeng’s pants to check if there are any more scratches below, and there was.

Jessica pulled his pants down a little showing his round butt with small scratches on it.

“Sica, that’s forbidden” Taeng laughs and stops the blonde before going any further.

“Was I really that rough last night?”

Taeng nodded.

Jessica blushed and didn’t know what to say.

“But I liked it” he lifted her chin up and smiled.

“Byuntaeng” she scoffs.

“Sica…”

“Yeah?”

“I want to ask you something”

“Okay, but put your shirt back on first, your abs are really distracting”

“Really? Hehe” He then flexes his muscles trying to impress the blonde.

The couple are leaning against the headboard holding each other’s hand under the duvet.

“Do you think we should wait till marriage?”

Jessica nodded.

“But I don’t know if you can wait that long” Jessica laughs.

“As long as you don’t tease or seduce me that much then I’ll be fine”

Jessica laughs in return and rested her head on his shoulder.

“I love you Taeng”

“I love you too” he smiles and kisses Jessica on her soft pink lips.

“I’m going to the bathroom” Jessica rose up as Taeng nodded.

“By the way you dropped this the other day” Jessica whispers and places the little packet on his thigh. Taeng looks at the blonde to see her giving him a seductive wink before leaving the room.

“W-wait Sica I can explain this!” he chases after her.

Chapter Eighteen - Business trip

The figure squeezes a pea sized blob amount of liquid foundation onto her index finger and gently rubs it on her boyfriend’s neck, covering the noticeable bruises that she left the other night. The boy turns to the blonde after hearing giggles from the latter.

“It’s even more noticeable” Jessica pointed at the two different colour patches.

“I think it’s better than before” Taeng analyses the marks while Jessica is putting her products away.

“But-”

A pair of arms lifted her body up and thrown on the soft bed.

“It’s your fault” The boy pouted, staring at the girl with his dark brown orbs.

The blonde shrugs her shoulders before putting her arms around his neck. Taeng inches closer aiming for her smooth bare neck and collar bones.

“TAENG! HURRY UP, WE’RE LATE FOR WORK!” A muscular deep voice was heard from the living room.

“I’ll get you later” Taeng planted a kiss on Jessica’s right cheek.

*****

The door swings open as Taeng quickly tightens his collar trying to hide the marks.

“Morning”

“Morning Mr Jung” they bowed to the man.

Edward walks to his desk and places his briefcase on the carpet. He then straightens himself before meeting his two employees.

“I want to give you two an opportunity to attend to your first overseas business meeting”

The man gave them a folder each with detailed information printed on it.

“We’re going to Tokyo?” Taeng asks.

The man nodded “Mhm”

“If you managed to get Mr Monaka to sign this contract that would be great, for you and the business” Mr Jung smiled.

“Don’t worry Mr Jung, we’ll do our best” Taeng assured.

“That’s good, any questions?”

They shook their heads.

*****

“I want to come with you to Tokyo” Jessica pouted.

“Me too, but I’m only going for 2 days” Taeng cups her cheeks.

“Don’t forget to buy me food”

“Okay lazy shikshin” Taeng chuckles but earns a kick in the butt.

In the kitchen

"Baby~! What are you doing?!"

Tiffany was startled by her boyfriend's reaction "I'm drinking coffee" she held up the cup.

"They're bad for you" he took the cup "Here, drink this" Yul gave her a glass of his freshly made ma juice from the fridge.

Tiffany pulls a yuck face "But i prefer coffee" she reaches the cup but Yul pours it down the sink in just a few seconds.

"Yul~!" the girl whined. "Baby, you shouldn't drink coffee when it's almost bedtime. By the way, this ma juice will give you shinny hair, can't help you lose weight and-"

"Really?!" Tiffany grabs the glass and gulps it down before Yul could finish his sentence.

And Yul couldn't help but to chuckle at his adorable girlfriend.

Next day

“Hey Jessi are you not worried about Taeng?” The brunette asks while munching on some spicy flavoured crisps.

Jessica raised her eyebrows “Why?”

“Well he’s alone with Eunjung in a foreign place”

“I trust Taengoo” The blonde replied while reaching for her drink from the coffee table.

“But what about Eunjung?”

The blonde stayed silent for a few seconds.

“I don’t know, but she doesn’t seem like those people” she replied.

“You’ll never know, Jessi”

Suddenly a tall large figure came and sat between the girls, pushing them aside. He earns a light slap from his girlfriend and a glare from the blonde for squishing them.

“I got ice cream” Yul grinned.

And without any doubt, the girls quickly snatched it from his hands.

Jessica was worried about Taeng after what Tiffany has said to her. She quickly went into her room and calls the latter.

“Hello Taengoo?”

“Hi Sica”

The blonde lips curved upwards to hear the sweet pleasant voice through the phone.

“What are you doing now?” Jessica asks while playing with Taeng’s peas.

“I’m just getting ready for the meeting now. I bought you loads of present hehe”

Her ears wriggled “Really?”

“Yup, don’t miss me too much” Taeng smiled.

“Taeng…”

“Yes?”

“Be careful and… don’t drink too much” Jessica said seriously.

“I won’t Sica, don’t worry”

Back in the living room

“What’s up with Jessica? She seems worried, maybe she misses the midget too much” Yul rubs his chin after watching the blonde entering her room.

“I would be the same if you were away” Tiffany said while playing with his fingers.

The young man smiles knowing that he will be missed, badly if he was away. He pulled the eye smiling girl closer to him, hugging her tightly.

“Ah~” he opened his mouth.

The brunette watches the spoonful of ice cream getting closer to his mouth but she quickly pulls back and shoves it in her mouth instead, savouring the sweet mixture of strawberry and vanilla cold cream melting inside her mouth. Tiffany took a glance at her boyfriend to see cuteness from his puppy eyes.

“Sorry, there’s none left” Tiffany held up the empty pot, waving it.

Yul crushes his lips onto Tiffany’s soft pink ones with his strong arms embracing the latter. After a good few seconds, Yul pulls away but it is now Tiffany’s turn. Yul’s arms starting running up and down Tiffany’s back giving her the tingling sensation.

The couple finally pulls away after a hot heated kiss. Tiffany rested her head on Yul’s chest, embracing him.

“You’re a good kisser” Yul winked, giving the latter another sweet kiss on her forehead.

“Not as good as you” Tiffany replied while drawing circles on his thigh.

Back in Tokyo

Knock Knock

“Come in”

Eunjung came into Taeng’s room dressed in her long black evening dress with her hair tied up. She steps inside the room meeting the handsome suave young man.

Taeng looked at Eunjung from head to toe “You look beautiful” he complimented.

“Thanks” the girl blushed.

“You ready?” Eunjung asks while looking at Taeng fully dressed in his tuxedo.

“Yeah” Taeng replied and grabs his wallet and hotel key before leaving the room.

Their first meeting with Mr Monaka is at his mansion attending to the ballroom party.

“Hello Mr Monaka, it’s nice to meet you”

“Hello, you must be Taeng and Eunjung from Jung Enterprise” The wealthy man said as he shook their hands.

They smile and nodded.

“Go grab a drink and enjoy yourselves” he smiled and excuses himself.

The duo went and took a seat at a empty table.

“I’ll go get you a drink” Eunjung nodded.

“Mm which one shall I get?” he mumbled looking at the different types of cocktails, champagnes and wine sitting on the table.

“I think you should ask your girlfriend a dance” Mr Monaka nudges Taeng playfully.

Taeng’s eyes widened a bit “She’s not my girlfriend”

“Haha sorry, maybe you should ask her for a dance, she seems bored” he turns to the latter to see her sitting on the table alone.

“Okay, here you go Sir” Taeng gave the man a glass of red wine.

“Cheers” he smiled.

Taeng walks over to the brunette.

“May I?” Taeng held his hand out asking Eunjung for a dance.

Eunjung smiles shyly and took his warm gentle hand.

“Umm I’m not a good dancer” Taeng said nervously.

Eunjung finds it extremely cute that Taeng doesn’t really know how to dance but still has the courage to ask for one.

“It’s okay, I’ll show you” Eunjung grab his hand and placed it on her waist and the other hand holding hers.

Taeng blushes and felt uneasy with the unfamiliar skinship.

The brunette was looking but more like starring at Taeng with lust and adoration, but boy was focusing on his feet trying hard not to step on the brunette. Someone from behind bumped into Taeng causing him to tighten his grip on the latter’s waist.

“S-sorry” he quickly let go.

“It’s okay” Eunjung smiled and places his hand back to the same position.

Meanwhile in Soshi’s café

The café is now closing but a tall muscular figure came in.

“Sorry Sir, we’re closed” Jessica said while mopping the floor.

“Jessica” Taecyeon smiled.

Jessica looks up, meeting Taecyeon’s eyes.

“Taecyeon? What are you doing here?” she questioned.

“Can I get a cup of coffee?”

Jessica nodded and shouts inside the kitchen to make one last coffee.

“It’s strange to see you working in a café. Why aren’t you working at your Father’s company?”

“I like working here” she replied coldly. Jessica doesn’t even want to talk to him but she can’t ignore him. He is a customer after all.

“You should quit this job, mopping the floor will make your hands rough” Taecyeon held her soft hand.

Jessica quickly swings her hand away from his “Taecyeon, what do you want?”

“I just want you to give me a chance” he smiles.

The blonde shook her head "I don’t love anyone else expect for one person, and that’s Taeng” the blonde stated clearly.

"You know that Taecyeon" she continues.

“Okay okay fine, let’s be friends” he smiled, still not giving up.

Jessica rolled her eyes “Fine” she replied not wanting the latter to ask any more questions or say anything.

“Coffee's ready” Tiffany came and placed it on the table.

“I’ll see you soon, Jessica” he said and left the café.

Back in Tokyo

During the party, Mr Monaka has invited Taeng and Eunjung to the lounge. They chatted about the proposal and future plans with Jung Enterprise.

“I will take a look at your proposal tonight”

“Thank you” Taeng and Eunjung bowed politely.

“I’ll see you tomorrow night” Mr Monaka gave Taeng and Eunjung and VIP nightclub card.

“Thank you Mr Monaka, it was a pleasure meeting you”

After the party, Taeng and Eunjung went back to the hotel.

Taeng slouches on his bed and took off his bow tie. However a knock on the door has startled him.

Chapter Nineteen – Staying Sober

The figure steps out the wet steamy shower, dripping wet. He grabs the towel beside him and hastily dries himself before wrapping it around his waist.

“Ugh, I forgot my clothes” he looks around the bathroom for the garments.

He opens the door as the girl stopped in front of him, exchanging glances. After a few solid seconds of glancing the blonde went back to her room with a sly smile on her lips. But the tall muscular brunette face has turned light pink noticing that he was standing there half naked.

“I-I just forgot my clothes!” he ran back into his room and shuts his door.

Tiffany can see her boyfriend’s bare body with just a towel wrapped around his waist. She smiles and decides to tease the beefcake.

“You look like those gay porn stars” she laughs.

Yul raised his eyebrow “Oh yeah?” he tackles the girl onto the bed and started tickling her.

The young man felt satisfied after seeing his girlfriend’s eye smiles. He stops and rose up from the bed.

“Fany, have you seen-“

There’s a strong tug on his white towel, pulling it off. Yul turns around to see Tiffany’s disappointed face.

“Byunfany” he chuckles.

“Why do you have a towel when you already have your underwear on?” the girl complained and slaps his butt, real hard.

“It’s a habit, and that stings” he rubs his butt while walking to the wardrobe getting his pyjamas.

“Really? I thought you have too much muscle that you won’t feel a thing” Yul knew Tiffany was jealous by the tone of her voice.

“Baby~” Yul went over to the girl with a grumpy face. “Don’t baby me, you suppose to pick me from the supermarket today but you rather spent time in the gym”

“You have work 9-5pm and you spent 2 hours at the gym EVERYDAY which means I only get to see you 3 hours before you go bed and-“

Yul cups her face and kisses her on the lips, he soon pulls away looking at Tiffany’s brown shinning orbs “Sorry, I’ll stop going that often after this week”

The young man gets in a comfortable position in the bed before turning the lights off. An arm swung across his torso hugging him.

“Yul, it’s not that you can’t go every day but I just want us to spend more precious time together” Tiffany mumbles but is loud enough for Yul to hear.

“I know, hey how about you tag along?” Yul asks, excitedly.

“But I-“

“Hmm I think your belly is getting bigger” Yul said trying to convince the girl to go with him “WHAT? Okay, take me with you” Tiffany tightens his shirt.

Sorted

 Yul smirks.

“I bet your muscles will get flabby and ugly if you stop going to the gym” Tiffany giggles just by imaging it.

Yul bit her fingers in return.

*****

Taeng twists the knob and opens the door to see Eunjung standing there, still in her black dress.

“I ordered room service, want to join me?”

Taeng nodded “Sure” he grabs his personal belongings before leaving his room.

Taeng is now sitting on the bed that belongs to Eunjung. His eyes roamed around the room but soon started spacing out, however the brunette suddenly slid her dress down in front of the latter.

The boy gulps and looks away.

“I-I’ll leave” he stood up.

“I’m almost done”

Taeng couldn’t help but to take a peek to see if she was done changing, but she was swaying her butt and hips left and right. He swallows a lump in his throat again and shuts his eyes, lying on the bed. He then felt a warm scent close to his face. Taeng opens his eyes to see Eunjung’s face just a few inches away, smiling at him. He couldn’t be any more shocked and quickly sat up as the girl backs away.

“I was just checking if you were asleep” Taeng looks at the girl fully dressed in her comfortable clothes.

A knock on the door was heard.

Eunjung opens the door as the dinner service arrives. They quickly join the table as the waiter set their meals down.

“Mmm the steak and roasted potatoes are really delicious” Taeng said while munching.

“Yeah” Eunjung held up her wine.

“Cheers” Taeng clashes his to hers.

I wonder what Sica is doing right now

Taeng thought while starring out the Tokyo night view outside the hotel window.

In Jung’s Mansion

“Honey, did you enjoy staying with your unnie and Taeng?” Anita asks Krystal while making a cup of ginseng tea for her husband.

“Yeah it was okay” Krystal replied briefly.

“Just okay?” Anita chuckles.

“Well it was good if Taeng oppa’s sister didn’t come. She was so annoying” Krystal rolled her eyes.

“Haha but Jessica said she is adorable”

“Whatever, but can I visit unnie again?”

“Of course you can, go take this to your Dad” Anita gave Krystal the cup.

The girl nodded and went up the stairs.

Edward’s door was slightly open, Krystal was about to knock but stopped when Taeng’s name was mentioned on the phone call. Krystal was leaning close to the door eavesdropping her Dad’s conversation.

“I want you to keep approaching my daughter no matter how much she rejects you”

“And don’t worry about Taeng, Eunjung will sort that out”

“Just do whatever you can to break them apart, Taecyeon”

What? Dad wants to break unnie and Taeng apart? But why? I thought he approves them.

Krystal’s eyebrows creased.

Edward soon ended the phone call and Krystal decides to enter the room.

“Dad, here’s the ginseng tea”

“Thank you dear”

“Dad…”

“Yes?” he replied after taking a sip from the cup.

“Do you like Taeng?”

“Of course I do, why would you ask?”

If you like him, then why’d you want to break them apart?

“Really? I don’t” she lied.

“Why’s that?” the man raised his eyebrows.

“I don’t know, I just don’t like him” Krystal wanted to see what her Father thinks because she knew he was lying after conversation he just had.

“It’s all right dear, someone will take his place” the man smiled.

Must be that Taecyeon guy.

“Who?”

“Krystal, Appa is busy with the proposals, can we talk later?” Edward cuts her off.

Krystal nodded and left the room.

In the hotel

Taeng is still in bed with his face buried into the pillow. He wipes the drool at the side of his lips with his hand and continues snuggling the pillow as if it’s a real person, Jessica to be exact. But a few knocks on the door has awaken him and disturbed the dream he was having.

He ignores it, trying to go back to sleep but continuous knocking can be heard.

“Aish who is it?” he mutters frustratedly and got out of bed.

Taeng pulls the door open to see no other than Eunjung.

“Morning” Eunjung giggles to see Taeng's messy bed head with his eyes half opened.

“Oh morning, you’re so early” he yawns and lets the girl in.

“Yes, you said we’re meeting up at 10am but you’re still in bed” Eunjung pulls the curtains as Taeng jumps back in the bed, pulling the duvet over him.

“But I didn’t get any sleep last night”

Eunjung shook her head and went over to the figure. “It’s time to get up” she nudges him.

The boy lets out fake snoring so she can leave him to sleep a little longer.

The brunette smirked.

She lifts up his duvet and went inside, hugging the latter. Taeng’s eyes widened and quickly sat up.

“E-eunjung, what are you doing?” Taeng asks to see the girl still hugging him.

“I’ll let go if you get up”

Eunjung was truly enjoying Taeng’s warmth, although she said she’ll let go, she really doesn’t want to.

“Araso I’ll get up” Taeng raised his hands waiting for the brunette to let go.

She releases the grip. “That’s a strange way to wake people up” Taeng mumbles to the bathroom as Eunjung is sitting on the bed with a huge smile plastered on her face.

He smells nice. 

Later on

Taeng is dressed in his light grey shirt with sleeves rolled up along with black pants and dress shoes. The clueless young man had no idea what to wear until his secretary gave him some advice since this is the latter’s first time to go clubbing.

Knock Knock

Taeng opens the door to see Eunjung in a short black skirt with white sparkly halter top along with her high black heels.

“Wow” Eunjung smiled.

Taeng blushed.

“You ready?” Eunjung asks as Taeng nodded.

The couple went into the taxi heading to the nightclub that Mr Monaka has invited them.

“Are you nervous?” the brunette asks to see Taeng fidgeting his shirt.

“Just a little” he replied.

“Haha you’ll enjoy it” Eunjung friendly nudges him as Taeng smiles in return.

Taeng never liked going to nightclubs or pubs, but he cannot avoid it this time.

Taeng’s POV

The duo stood outside the private nightclub. They showed their VIP pass to the tall bulky bald bouncers that are clad in black clothing and shades.

Once Taeng step inside the building, loud music has entered his sensitive ears as he can feel his heart beating faster along with the beat. He scanned through the unfamiliar place to see people drinking and dancing, but more like grinding onto each other. There are pole dancers and strip dancers located at the corner with perverted rich businessmen crowding around them.

Taeng and Eunjung followed Mr Monaka’s assistant to the VIP room.

“Hello guys” The wealthy business man greeted with a glass of whiskey in his hand along with two women sitting beside him.

“Hello Mr Monaka” they bowed.

The man instructed his staffs to leave the VIP room.

“Here, have a drink” The man pours them a glass of whiskey.

Taeng places the glass on his upper lip inhaling the strong fragrant which has filled his nostrils.

“Go ahead, try it”

He pours the cold, icy liquor into his mouth. The burning tingly sensation has entered inside Taeng’s mouth; he closes his eyes and gulps down the flaming liquid. The whiskey was too strong for Taeng, he made a few coughs as he can feel it burning his throat.

“Haha you’ll get used to it” Mr Monaka patted his back.

He clears his throat “S-so Mr Monaka, what did you think about the proposal?”

“I don’t have a problem with it” The man smiled.

“That’s great”

The man continues nourishing the duo with alcohol. After getting all hyped up, Mr Monaka brought the girls in again and also a few hot men to accompany Eunjung.

“I-I need to g-go to the bathroom” Taeng said in between his hiccups.

His head was feeling dizzy, his footsteps were heavy while approaching to the bathroom just a few steps away from him. He washed his face and tries to stay sober, but then his phone vibrated in his trousers pocket.

“Yoboseyo”

“Taeng? Where are you? Are you drunk?” Jessica asks worriedly to hear Taeng’s guttural voice.

“Sica? I-I’m in a nightclub, w-with Mr Monaka and Eunjung”

“Taeng please don’t do anything stupid and be careful” Jessica instructed.

“… okay…bye bye” he ended the call.

Taeng splashes water onto his face continuously and slaps himself to wake him up. He soon went back into the VIP room to see Eunjung slouches on the sofa, drunk.

“Come here Taeng, let’s continue” The man drags him beside him and gave him another glass.

One glass after another, Taeng is reaching his limits. His cheeks are rosy, eyes are blurry, and he is feeling lightheaded.

I…I can’t drink anymore

“S-sorry M-mr Monaka, I think I-I should take Eunjung back first” Taeng puts Eunjung’s arm around his shoulder.

“Okay then, I’ll get my driver to take you back”

“Thank you, goodbye”

*****

Taeng searches Eunjung’s hotel key in her handbag. He quickly unlocks the door and throws the girl on the bed. However the boy loses balance causing him to fell on top of her, his eyes meets her rosy cheeks, smooth skin and soft plum lips. He suddenly has the urge wanting to taste them but Jessica’s face has appeared in his mind.

“No, what I’m I doing?” he shook his head and moved backwards.

Nevertheless Eunjung pulls his shirt causing Taeng to fall on top of her again. She wraps her arms tightly around his waist, not wanting to let go.

“Eunjung, we’re back at the hotel now” Taeng said while trying to break the embrace.

“Don’t go” She buries her face into his chest pulling him closer.

She pins him down on the bed, straddling him. Eunjung inches her face closer to Taeng and started unbuttoning his shirt.

“Eunjung, what are you doing?” Taeng held her hands stopping her from going anywhere further.

She leans forward as Taeng could smell the strong liquor. He sat up and pushes himself off the bed, away from the girl.

But she dash towards him, aiming for his lips and it succeed.

Taeng’s eyes widened and pushed her onto the bed before leaving the room.

He went back to his room and locked the door, releasing a loud sigh.

Phew, that was so close. What have I done? Jessica’s going to kill me.

His mobile started vibrating again.

“Jessica?”

“Taeng, are you all right? Where are you?”

“I’m in my hotel room now” Jessica is relieved that Taeng is now sober and has safely returned to his room.

“That’s good, Taengoo please come back as soon as possible. I really miss you”

“Me too, I missed you loads” he smiles.

Chapter Twenty - Annoyance

“Argh my head” The brunette held her head while walking towards the door. “Taeng?” she was surprised to see him early in the morning. She let him in as Taeng made her a cup of tea while she went to the bathroom to freshen up.

“I’m sorry about last night, I was drunk” she receives the cup from him.

“It’s okay, don’t worry about it” Taeng smiled.

Although Eunjung was drunk; she knew exactly what she was doing. The whole drunk scene was a lie, because it was the only way to receive the kiss. But Eunjung was gutted that Taeng was sober enough to refuse her.

Taeng rose up from the armchair “Let’s get ready, our flight departs at 11”

“Huh? I thought it was in the afternoon” she questioned.

“I booked an earlier one, Sica is missing me badly haha” Taeng chuckles.

Jessica again

She tightens the grip on her cup.

*****

The young man opens the door while carrying his heavy suitcase. And out of nowhere, the blonde ran and gave him a huge bear hug, squeezing him tightly. “Sica!” he smiles widely and hugs her back. But the blonde pulls the boy in for a sweet kiss, he smirks and lifts the girl up throwing her onto the couch.

“I miss you loads byuntaeng” she said with arms wrapping around his neck.

“Me too byunsica” Taeng flashes her the dorky smile. The girl chuckles to see his dorky face, she grabs his light blue silk tie and pulls him in for another kiss. They soon broke away when Taeng heard Jessica’s stomach calling for food.

“I’ll go make you something to eat” he said but Jessica is too busy playing with his tie. “You want this off?” he nodded. She gently took off his tie and undo his top button as the boy couldn’t stop smiling at the blonde. Taeng got up from the couch and took off his jacket before going to the kitchen searching for food.

“So how was the business trip?” Jessica asks, leaning on the kitchen surface.

“It was good, we must go to Tokyo. You’ll love it” he replied while rolling up his sleeves.

“Mhm, what about last night? You better not do something bad”

Taeng can feel Jessica’s icy glare. He gulps when he thought about the kiss, he doesn’t know whether he should tell her or not.

“Well, what do you think?” Taeng cups her face and squishes them together.

Jessica held his hands “I don’t know, you could be checking out someone’s butt while you’re on the streets or in your meetings” Taeng let out a chuckle. “But I know you wouldn’t hurt me” Jessica was convinced. Taeng’s lips curves upwards “Sica, I love you” he hugs the latter.

“Taengoo, the egg is burning!” he quickly releases the hug and went to the hob. But the latter feels guilty for not telling the girl about the kiss.

“Sica-“

“Open up” Jessica places a strawberry marshmallow on his lower lip waiting for him to open his mouth.

“Mmm MASHEETDA!”

“Haha ahjusshi” The blonde laughs and slaps him.

At the gym

The young attractive man is standing outside the changing rooms, waiting for his girlfriend patiently. But hundreds of pair of eyes is staring at him like his some sort of k-pop star that is making him uncomfortable, when Tiffany is here, for the first time.

“Baby~ over here!” Yul waved to the eye smiling girl. Everyone left the area once he knew the attractive well-built Kwon Yul has a girlfriend. “Oohh, you look sexy in the white tank top~” Tiffany held his warm hand. “And you couldn’t be any hotter in the pink tracksuit” he winks.

The couple went inside the gym room that is filled with no other than sweat.

“Baby, what’d you wanna do first?” Yul asks “I’m your personal trainer remember” he grinned.

“Hmm, I want to see you do weight lifting” Tiffany pokes his abs.

Keke that must be hot

With that said, Yul lead Tiffany to the weight lifting area that is filled with old, ugly bald sweaty men. Yul glares at them as they couldn’t stop starring at his precious Fany. Yul leans back on the weight bench and started doing his recent amount of reps. Tiffany’s eyes couldn’t stop looking at Yul’s muscles and was totally impressed that she has such a hot amazing boyfriend right beside her.

After Yul’s workout, he took Tiffany to the cardio area to do some intense exercise. They both went on the elliptical trainer for half an hour before trying the other machines.

“Yul~ I’m tired” Tiffany complains “Haha already?” Yul laughs and gave the girl a bottle of water. “And those men annoys me” Tiffany points at the bald men who have been watching her nonstop.

“Yeah me too, let’s go home?” he asks “Okay, I’m starving” Tiffany nodded.

The couple stood up and went to the changing rooms. “I’ll wait for you-“ Before Yul could finish his sentence Tiffany has dragged him into the female changing rooms and into a shower cubicle.

“Let’s take a shower together” Tiffany smirks and pushes him against the wall with one hand tracing down his chest. “B-b-but this is the girl’s shower room and… and” Tiffany could feel Yul’s heart beating faster than usual. The girl smirks and pulls him in for a hot heated kiss before throwing him out.

“Wait for me outside baby” she winks.

Yul wipes the sweat on his forehead and ran inside the male changing rooms “Geez, Fany is getting horny these days” he itches the back of his neck before opening his locker.

Next day 

Taeng gave the CEO of Jung enterprise the signed proposal, and the man was more than satisfied. “You did a great job Taeng” he praised. “Thanks, but Eunjung helped me a lot too” he turns to the brunette.

“That’s good to hear, did you enjoy the trip?”

“Yeah it was great” Taeng smiled.

Edward nodded.

“There will be an upcoming project that I want you to handle, it is very crucial that you meet the deadline” Mr Jung stated.

“Don’t worry Mr Jung, I will do my best”

“This is why I love you Taeng, you never disappoint me”

Taeng couldn’t be any happier. But the poor boy doesn’t know that the project is part of his plan in breaking up with Jessica. Edward’s idea is to create huge amount of stress and burdensome for Taeng so he’ll pay less attention to Jessica and more on his project. Moreover if Taeng completes the project, the business will achieves its profits and bonuses, then his plan will be killing 

two birds

 with 

one stone

.

And of course, once the project is over. He’ll kick Taeng out of Jung Enterprise and arrange the marriage with Taecyeon and his daughter.

It is now lunch time, Taeng was going to visit Jessica but he bumped into Krystal in the car park.

“Oh hi Krystal” he waved to the girl.

“Hey Oppa, can I talk to you?”

“Sure”

With that said, Taeng and Krystal went to Starbucks for lunch.

Taeng bought him and Krystal a hot white chocolate and steamed milk topped with whipped cream and two lemon cheesecakes.

“Mmm” Taeng muttered while munching the cheesecake.

“You know, you should be worrying right now” Krystal said.

Taeng was confused “Why?”

“My Dad wants to break you and unnie apart”

Taeng let out a chuckle “This can’t be true, if he wants to break us apart then why didn’t he do so in the first place” Krystal shrug her shoulders “I don’t know, but I heard his conversation with TAECYEON, who has been bothering unnie while you were away on your trip”

Taeng choked on his hot chocolate.

“Really? But Sica didn’t tell me”

“That’s because she doesn’t want to bother you”

Taeng sighs “Krystal, I’m really appreciated that you’re helping me out. But right now, I want to impress your Father so he can let me and Jessica be together”

Krystal nodded.

“I hope you know what you’re doing” Krystal said before taking a sip on her hot melted white chocolate.

It was hard for Taeng to believe Krystal since Edward has been giving the boy hope and support with their relationship.

*****

Tiffany was delivering lunch to a floristry which is near Kwon’s Hotel. She decided to give Yul a surprise by visiting him. Once Tiffany enters the building, she spotted her boyfriend with another female chatting happily together. Tiffany follows them but they entered the elevator.

“Who is she?” Tiffany’s eyebrows creased.

Tiffany also took the elevator, heading to Yul’s office.

She stopped outside his office and saw them together again. The girl was leaning on Yul’s shoulder while looking at his computer screen and Tiffany was mad that Yul didn’t do anything about it.

Without knocking the door, she pushes the door open.

“Oh Fany” Yul quickly got up and went to his girlfriend.

“Who’s that?” Tiffany asks, angrily.

“I am Mr Kwon’s client” she said arrogantly.

“Looks like your girlfriend doesn’t have any manners, coming in an office without knocking” the women said before leaving the room.

“What did you say, yah come back here!” Tiffany shouted.

“Baby, calm down” Yul consoles her. “Why are you here?” he asks.

“I came to visit you but I guess I was interrupting you and that woman’s conversation” she crossed her arms.

“Come on baby, don’t be jealous” Yul puckered his lips, getting closer to Tiffany’s baby cheeks.

“How can I not be when she was hovering over you” the girl mumbles and pushes his face away. But a pair of familiar arms is wrapped around her waist “Aigoo, you’re so cute” Yul pinches her cheeks.

“Did you have lunch?” he asks.

Tiffany shook her head.

“Let’s go then” Yul smiled and held her hand.

Yul took Tiffany down the canteen. They ordered their usuals and started munching away. “Taeng should be back by now” he glances his watch. “Yeah, wonder what he bought us” the girl smiles.

“Fany ah”

“Yes?” Tiffany replies while slicing the steak.

“Smells~” he teased. “Childish” she shook her head.

“Yul…”

“Mm?” he replied with a smile on his lips, knowing that Tiffany wants to get revenge. “Baby~” Tiffany whines “Mmm?” he answered again.

“Do you love me?”

“Yes!”

“Smells” they chuckled.

Back in Soshi’s café

“Tiffany is really taking her time” Jessica sighs and glanced at the order sitting on the table that needs to be delivered to somewhere else.

“Hyoyeon, I’ll take this order!” the blonde shouted from counter.

“Okay!” she shouted back.

With that said, Jessica took off her apron and grabs the food.

When she exited the café, she saw Taecyeon waving at her while leaning on his Audi R8.

Jessica just smiled in return and walks away.

“Hey beautiful, where are you going?” Taecyeon went after her.

“Delivering food”

“Tsk, a princess can’t do that” he grabs the food from her hands.

“What are you doing? Give me it back, I’m in a rush”

“Then I shall give you a ride” he smirked.

Jessica rolled her eyes and sighed “Fine, hurry up”

Jessica follows Taecyeon to his car. He opens the door for her but Jessica just grabs the food in his hand and went inside.

The blonde was awestrucked while sitting on a comfortable, well fitted leather seat with a good headrest. She glanced around the car and was fascinated by the new technology. She has never driven or rode a sports car before although she always wanted to; in addition this is her dream car.

“You like it?” Taecyeon asks.

Jessica nodded.

“Haha, watch this” Taecyeon steps hard on the petal and drove off.

“Hey slow down”

“Oh come on, are you scared?”

Taecyeon is now driving 50mph on a 30mph road. He even drifted around the corners to impress the girl. He soon arrives at the destination, Jessica ran inside not wanting the customer to wait. And the tall muscular guy is waiting for her in his car.

Jessica was annoyed that Taecyeon was still there, she wanted him to disappear.

“Let’s go get something to eat”

“No, I need to get back to work”

“Oh come on, why waste your precious time in that stupid café?”

“Then why are you wasting your precious time with me, why don’t you do something productive instead of flirting with girls”

“Well that’s how I waste my free time” he flips his hair.

“Whatever” Jessica walks away.

He went after girl “Let me give you a lift back”

“No thanks.” Jessica said and got inside a taxi.

Chapter Twenty – One - Punishment

It was an early Monday morning, everyone is sleeping peacefully except for one person. The blonde is wide awake and couldn’t close her eyes for more than one minute because of the loud snoring coming from her left ear. Jessica was getting frustrated that she didn’t get any sleep throughout the night.

“Aish be quiet” she shoves her pillow in Taeng’s face, but the latter just removes the pillow and hugs it. But loud snoring can still be heard that causes Jessica to kick him off the bed.

THUD

“Ow..” Taeng got up slowly and rubbed his butt.

He went under the covers and goes back to sleep. Jessica thought she will finally get some quite sleep but she hears snoring again.

“Grrr get up NOW!” The blonde shakes him back and forth continuously.

“What’s the matter?” Taeng replied, in a sleepy tone.

“I’m pregnant.”

“WHAT?!” Taeng jumped up.

“You got me pregnant” His eyes widened and looked at Jessica’s tummy.

“I’m just kidding”

The girl laughs and lies down on the bed pulling the duvet close to her. However she felt Taeng’s warm arms wrapped around her waist, he flips the girl on top of him as she let out a squeal by the sudden move.

“That wasn’t funny” Taeng tightens his grip.

“Then you should stop snoring. Look at my eye bags” Jessica pointed.

“Aigoo, sorry” Taeng said as he leaned forward and kisses them.

Jessica smiles and buries her face into Taeng’s neck.

“Taeng…”

“Yes?”

“Your thing is poking me, again”

*****

Mr Jung explained the project to Taeng in person and was told that it is due in by next week. The brunette went back in his office and starting to think about the project idea, but his mind was blank.

Eunjung came in to see Taeng scratching his head. “Need a hand?” she smiled.

“Thanks for the help” Taeng said while walking out the building with Eunjung, leaving from work.

“No problem, besides it’s part of my job”

“Taeng!” the boy turned to the direction to see Yul, Sooyoung and Yoong walking towards him.

“Hey guys” he greeted.

“We’re going to Trouble Maker, come along!”

“Isn’t that a new strip club?” Eunjung raised her eyebrows.

“Actually, it’s just a social club” Sooyoung corrected.

“Come on Taeng, let’s go” Yul placed his arm around his neck, dragging him away from Eunjung.

Taeng quickly bid goodbye to the girl before leaving.

“You need to stop hanging around with her so much” Yul said.

“We were just working on our project. Anyway, Tippany’s going to kill you if she find out you’re going clubbing without her”

“Same with Jessica” he laughs “Let’s go home then” Taeng said.

“Hahah Hyung is scared of Jessica Noona” Yoong laughed.

“I’m not” Taeng gave the maknae a playful punch.

“Relax dude, let’s just have some fun” Sooyoung joined in.

Taeng sighs “Fine”

Jessica and Tiffany have finished work a little early today, they decide to find the guys after work since they have nothing to do. “Hey isn’t that Sooyoung and Yoong?” the blonde asks with eyes glued to them.

“Omo it is! But why are they getting into Yul’s car and there’s Taetae” Tiffany pointed “Where are they going at this time?” she continued.

“Let’s fine out” Jessica waves at the taxi and followed the guys.

In Trouble Maker Club

The guys were excited once stepped inside the new nightclub.

The club is frosted in dark vibrant shades of lighting and stainless steel and mirror dressings. It has a polished wooden dance floor where the lights warm up to reveal a static dance floor and set in the middle of the ice cool lounge bar areas.

The boys sat on the lush square couches placed around the dance area.

They ordered a bucket of beers and a few mixed drinks.

“Let’s see who can drink the most!”

“Yeah, the loser needs to pay” Sooyoung shouted.

They first gulp down the beer as fast as they could and stopped once the beers were finished.

“Haha Yoong looks sleepy already” they teased.

“I am” he rested his head on Sooyoung’s shoulder.

The electronic music stopped and changes to something more flirty and sexual.

“Whoa look” Taeng saw a bunch of pole and strip dancers entertaining the audience.

Jessica’s POV

“I can’t believe they came clubbing without telling us!” Tiffany raged as Jessica tightens her fist.

The girls entered the club looking for their boyfriends. “They’re over there” Tiffany pointed.

Jessica spotted a seat where they can observe them, she drags Tiffany there and orders two cocktails. The girls are hiding behind the pineapple palm tree display. “Stupid byuntaeng, look at him starring at those horrible pole dancers” Jessica gritted her teeth.

Jessica took out her phone and texts Taeng.

Where are you?
Jessica

She asks coldly through a text.

Taeng gulps as he receives a text message from the scary ice princess. “Yul, Sica just text me. What should I say?” he nudges his best friend for help. “Say you’re busy with work or something” Yul replied while starring at the dancers.

Sica, I’m busy with work. I’ll be back later. 
Don’t wait for me, go to sleep.
Taengoo xxx

Jessica was fuming that Taeng has lied to her. She slams her hands on the table and stood up, getting ready to rip someone apart.

“Jessi, don’t” Tiffany held her wrist, stopping the blonde. “We’ll give them some punishment later” Tiffany said.

Kim Taeng, you are so dead!

Jessica tightens her fist again to see a sexy female dancer rubbing her bum on Taeng’s lap and face. Taeng was enjoying so much that he end up slapping her butt. Tiffany wasn’t so calm either, she saw Yul drooling over the lap dance and starring at the dancer’s large boobs that are jiggling in his face.

“Kwon Yul, if you touch them I’ll chop your hands off”

Thankfully, Yul didn’t touch them. He wouldn’t dare.

“I’ll be right back, need too pee” Taeng excused himself and went to the bathroom.

Taeng was heading back to look for his friends but two familiar figures have caught his attention.

“OH crap he’s looking at-“ Tiffany’s eyes widen as blood rushes to her face.

Jessica crushes her lips onto Tiffany’s with her head slightly turned to the other direction so Taeng couldn’t recognise them.

“Damn, lesbians are hot” Taeng smiled and walks away.

Jessica pulls away to see the blushing girl in shock “S-sorry Tiff” Tiffany grabs her cocktail and gulps it down, cooling down her temperature “I-it’s okay”

It is now midnight and the guys decide to leave. Yoong is completely drunk so Sooyoung had to take him back home. Taeng and Yul are making their way out the club as JeTi followed. “We need to get back before they do” Tiffany said.

At home

“I hope they’re asleep” Taeng prays before opening the door.

“They should be, it’s nearly 1am” Yul twists the knob and pushes the door open.

They swing the door open to see their girlfriends standing there with their arms crossed.

“Oh sh*t” Yul muttered.

“Where have you guys been? It’s very late” Tiffany glared at Yul.

“Y-yeah, me and Taeng went for a cup of coffee” Yul gulps.

“Coffee huh? But I can smell alcohol”

“S-someone poured beer over me” Beads of sweat began to form on Yul’s forehead.

“I’ll go take a shower” he smiled nervously trying to escape from Tiffany.

“Stop!” Yul gulps even harder.

Tiffany stops in front of Yul and smirked, she grabs his tie and drags him into the room then locking it. Taeng and Jessica are now left alone in the living room. The boy wouldn’t dare to move an inch and he couldn’t raise his head to look at the blonde.

“So what’s your excuse?”

“…”

Jessica approaches him as he steps backwards until there is no space left. Taeng is now trapped in a corner with Jessica slowly walking towards him.

“S-s-sica, I’m s-sorry” he stutters.

“If you’re sorry, then follow me”

Taeng follows Jessica obediently like a lost puppy into their room and locks it.

Next morning

“Did you enjoy last night?” Tiffany asks before taking a bite into her toast.

“It was fun” the blonde smiled.

The guys soon came out with a painful expression on their faces, walking out from their bedrooms.

“Morning baby”

“Morning Taengoo” they smiled.

“Morning” the guys took the seat beside their girlfriends.

The boys just sat there munching on their breakfast quietly.

“I’m done, I’ll get changed now” Taeng rose up from his seat and went to his room as Jessica followed. Taeng was about to take his shirt off but stopped when the blonde came in. The girl closes the door behind her and looks at Taeng.

They exchange glances and it was awkward.

“Are you mad?” Jessica asks.

“No, of course not” Taeng smiled.

Jessica sighs and sat on the bed with Taeng joining her.

“Taeng, I’m sorry but it hurts that you lied to me” Jessica’s eyes started to get watery.

“I know Sica, it was my fault. I was so stupid last night” Taeng held her hands.

“If you want to go clubbing, you can just tell me. But please don’t lie to me”

“No I won’t go clubbing ever again, I’m really sorry” Taeng hurts to see Jessica crying, he quickly wipes her tears away. Jessica hugs Taeng as he tightens the grip. They stayed like this for a while enjoying each other’s warmth. “Are you in pain?” Taeng shook his head, “Just a little uncomfortable, it will go away”

Taeng pulls away the hug. “But you were really hot last night” Taeng grinned.

“Byuntaeng” Jessica scoffs.

“I would love to see that again” Taeng pokes Jessica on her arm playfully. A smirk has appeared on her lips, she pushed him on the bed and hands started roaming around.

Meanwhile in the living room

Yul kept stealing glances at Tiffany while having his breakfast. He wanted to start a conversation but he doesn’t know where to start. Yul sighs to see Tiffany went to the kitchen for some more milk like nothing has happened; he went and slouches on the couch.

Tiffany joins the brunette on the couch and places her milk on the coffee table.

“Baby?” Yul decides to say something.

Tiffany turns to him waiting for him to speak but Yul crushes his lips onto hers instead. He quickly pulls away to see her reactions but Tiffany glared at him as he looks away. But unexpectedly, Tiffany jumps on his lap wrapping her arms around his neck giving him a peck.

“Am I forgiven?” he pouts.

Tiffany nodded and rested her head on his shoulder.

“Baby, I’m in pain” Yul whispered.

“Good.”

Tiffany chuckles to see Yul’s defeated expression. Her hand cups his face but soon travelled to somewhere else. Yul knew exactly what her girlfriend wants, he smiles evilly and carries the girl into their bedroom and locks it.

Chapter Twenty-Two - Together

At lunch

“Hey look, there’s Taeng hyung!” Yoong waved at the shorter boy.

“Hey guys” Taeng greeted and sat beside the smiling brunette.

Sooyoung and Yoong started stuffing their face once the food came to the table.

“Last night was so fun, we should go again!” Sooyoung said, excitedly.

“No thanks!” Taeng and Yul shouted at the same time.

“Why?” Yoong asks.

“We got punished by our girlfriends last night” The two older guys sighed.

“Hahah tell us about it”

Flashback

In YulTi’s room

Tiffany let go of Yul’s tie and pushed him back a little bit. Yul gulps as he watches Tiffany locking the bedroom door.

“F-fany?”

Tiffany pushed Yul onto the bed. The girl then crawled on top of him, started kissing him on his neck causing him to let out a soft moan. The girl started undoing his tie and buttons while Yul is busy kissing the girl. She threw his tie on the floor along with his white shirt, Tiffany started caressing his chocolate abs and chest muscles. Yul bit his lower lip enjoying the tender touches from his girlfriend.

The girl started planting kisses almost everywhere on his bare body.

“You’re enjoying this huh?” she smirked and looked at his bulge with her hands moving up his thigh, while sitting on top of him. Before Yul wants to take it further, Tiffany pins him down and handcuffs him on the bed and got off him.

“Fany, what are you doing?” He asks while looking at the handcuffs locking around his wrists.

“How dare you lie to me, I saw everything at the nightclub!” Tiffany raised her voice.

Yul gulps hard “I-It was Sooyoung’s fault! He convinced me to go. And I didn’t mean to lie to you, I knew you would get mad so I didn’t tell you” he continues.

“Exactly, you knew I hate those places but you still went” she glared at him.

“Baby I’m sorry, I won’t do it again. Please let me go” Yul plead, he was desperate.

“Hmph” Tiffany pulls the duvet up covering Yul’s bare body and left the room.

“No no you can’t leave me like this” The helpless guy said.

In Taengsic’s room

Jessica suddenly stops as Taeng bumps into the girl.

“Sit down” Jessica pointed at the comfortable leather office chair as she closes the door behind her and locks it. Taeng sat on the chair and was getting ready for some serious scolding from the blonde. But he was more than surprised that Jessica has sat on his lap, straddling the chair and him with arms wrapped around his neck.

“Sica?”

The blonde smirked and smashes her lips against his. Taeng’s hands were making their way down to Jessica’s butt. He was totally distracted by Jessica’s hot breath and kisses that he didn’t notice the girl has handcuffed him onto the chair.

“Oooh kinky” Taeng winked.

“Yes” Jessica whispers into his ear.

The girl turns on the stereo and started dancing sexily in front of the boy.

And of course, Taeng was enjoying it very much.

The blonde sways her butt left and right, back and forth in Taeng’s face. Taeng was trying to get loose but couldn’t. Jessica smiles to see the helpless byuntaeng tied onto the chair trying to escape. She sat on his lap again caressing his body to arouse him even more, she couldn’t help but to grab his little friend which has been poking her nonstop.

He moaned.

The blonde stops the music and stood up.

“Aww why’d you stop?” Taeng pouted.

“Why should I continue?” Jessica glared at him.

Taeng gulps and avoided the glare.

“Since you like lap dancing so much, you should stay there and don’t come back”

“S-stay where?”

“Kim Taeng, I saw you at Trouble Maker with your friends and touching someone you shouldn’t be!”

The fuming ice princess turns around, leaving the room.

“Sica wait, can you please untie me?”

“No.” she said coldly and closes the door.

Flashback ends

“BHAHAHAH!” Sooyoung laughed while clutching his stomach.

“Shut up shikshin” Taeng and Yul glared at him.

“What? It’s funny though”

“Yeah it would be funny if Sunny does that to you” Taeng said causing Sooyoung to shut up.

“Thanks for to you Soo, got us into this mess” Yul said.

“Haha you’re welcome”

*****

I wish I could get her these

 the young man thought while starring at the flowers outside the floristry.

Yoong decide to visit his close childhood friend Seohyun, at the music store where she teaches piano. He wonders around the building to hear peaceful, cheerful piano melody, he follows the music to see children crowding around the piano teacher inside a warm bright room. “Sorry kids, it’s time to go home” The teacher said.

“Aww please unnie play one more song” the little girl smiled widely, showing her small deciduous teeth.

“Yeah pretty please!” the kids said.

“Okay, just one more” Seohyun smiles.

“Yay!”

Seohyun smiles to see the kids bobbing their heads up and down and moving left and right to the rhythm. Yoong was starring at Seohyun in awe and he didn’t even notice that someone was tugging his trousers leg.

He looks down to see a little girl.

“Oppa, excuse me please”

“Oh sorry” he smiled as he watches the little girl running to her Mother.

All the kids left as Seohyun stays behind tidying up the music sheets. The young man pushes the door open and walked in with a bright smile on his lips.

“Hi Seohyunie”

“Oh hi Oppa, when did you come? Seohyun asks, surprised.

“When you were playing the last song for the kids” he helps her with tidying the books.

Seohyun stuck her hand out.

“You need to pay for your piano lesson” she joked.

“Haha how about I treat you lunch?” Seohyun laughs and nodded.

They went to the nearby café located opposite the music store, easy for Seohyun to get back when lunch ends. Not wasting any time, Yoong quickly bought him and Seohyun lunch and started catching up on things.

“How’s you and Yonghwa?”

“He’s fine. He’s been busy with the gigs and tours lately, if I remember, the last time I saw him was 4 months ago” Seohyun replies with a sigh. “4 months? That’s… long, you must be missing him loads” Seohyun nodded in response “We talk through skype quite often though” she added.

If I were yonghwa,I will always stay by your side

“What about you, Mr Im?” she teased.

“Me? I’m good, you know just hanging around with Yul and Sooyoung hyung in the company is quite fun”

“How’s you and your girlfriend?” she asks before taking a sip on her sweet potato juice. “I’m… I’m still single” Yoong replies leaving a disbelieve expression on her face “Really? I remember you had a lot of female fans in high school” she chuckles.”Well, I already have someone in mind.. I’ll confess my feelings to her when it’s time” he smiled.

“Oppa, that’s good to hear. I wish you the best”

“Thanks Seohyunnie”

If only I could confess to you..

Meanwhile in the arcade

“Thank you, please come again” The petite blonde figure said before bowing to the customer.

Sunny spotted a group of teenagers abusing the arcade machines.

“Hey guys, be careful with those. They’re expensive” she said while leaning against the machines.

“Hello cutie, you should play with us” they gave the latter a wink.

Sunny let out a fake smile and rolled her eyes.

“Just stop wracking the machines so hard” she said and turns around but someone grabs her arm and tries to pull her in for a hug. However a taller guy stood in front of Sunny and pushes the boy away.

“You better leave her alone” Sooyoung grabs his collar.

The boy gulps and ran away along with his friends.

“Yeah you better run” Sooyoung dusted his hands “Sun-“he turns around to see Sunny back at the reception.

“Hey Sunny, are you free tonight?”

“No” she replied coldly.

“What time do you finish?”

Sunny ignores him, but Sooyoung saw the opening and closing times on the window.

“Ahh, so you finish at 6pm. I’ll wait for you then” he smiled.

Sooyoung spent his two hours playing on the arcade machines.

“What does he want?” Sunny mumbled to herself while looking at Sooyoung munching a cheeseburger with one hand and the other playing Tetris.

The arcade is finally closing and Sooyoung approached to Sunny again.

“Sunny, let’s have dinner?”

“No, I’m busy”

“Oh come on, I’m sure you’re hungry”

Sunny’s stomach started to growl when she heard the word ‘hungry’.

“Haha see?”

“Can you just leave me alone?”

“I’ll leave you alone if you have dinner with me tonight”

“Fine”

Sooyoung took Sunny to her favourite place, Soshi Sushi’s for dinner.

“Order anything you like” Sooyoung smiled and handed the latter the menu as she ordered the whole menu since Sooyoung is paying for it “Sunny?”

Sunny looked at Sooyoung while chewing on her Salmon nigiri.

“Listen, I’m really sorry. I know I’ve hurt you a lot, I am the stupidest person ever on earth to lose such a wonderful girlfriend” Sunny can see the seriousness in Sooyoung’s eyes.

“I won’t force you to forgive me, but I’ll keep trying no matter what”

“It’s your birthday in two days…” Sooyoung got something out from his blazer pocket.

“This is for you” he smiled and gave the box to the girl.

Sunny opens the box to see a cute printed necklace but was disappointed that it was something romantic; it was just a simple item. But Sooyoung took his necklace showing that it is a couple necklace.

A few seconds of silence has occurred between the couple.

“You better get me something else on my birthday”

“Does that mean I’m forgiven?” Sooyoung held Sunny’s hand.

“Just eat, the food is getting cold” Sooyoung picked up the last sashimi and gave it to Sunny, a smile has appeared on the girl’s lips. After dinner, the couple went for a walk at the park although sunny wanted to go home, Sooyoung made up some ridiculous excuse to make the girl stay with him a little longer.

“My stomach is so full, it’s going to explode soon” He rubbed his belly.

“Well you ate the whole table of food, you even ate mine!”

“But you were full and I had to eat it otherwise they will charge us extra for uneaten food” he scratches his head.

Sunny just let out a chuckle.

“But I missed your food more” Sooyoung held Sunny’s hand leaving a sweet smile on her lips.

Feeling a little bloated, they decide to sit on the benches. Their hands are still intertwined together tightly, they both missed the feeling of each other’s warm and secure touches.

“Sunny, I missed you”

“Me too Sooyoungie” Sunny placed her head on his shoulder.

“But don’t ever hurt me again” she glared.

“I won’t, I promise” he held up his pinkie as Sunny tangled theirs together.

“And that means no making fun of my height” she stated clearly.

Sooyoung burst out laughing but earns an elbow to the chest.

“Okay sorry I won’t” the taller boy planted a kiss on her head.

Chapter Twenty – Three – Worried

On a rainy afternoon with grey clouds spread across the sky, a certain blonde decides to deliver her boyfriend lunch. She grips tighter on her umbrella as the wind smashes against her causing her to stumble backwards with droplets of rain hitting her body. Loud thunder can be heard, she pulls her hood down and quickly ran to the entrance of Jung Enterprise.

Jessica finally reaches the department that she wanted to visit. She scans through the area to look for the brunette. The girl stops outside his office and smiles to see him focusing on his work. However her smile soon faded away when she saw Eunjung leaning very close to Taeng, and their laughter causes the girl jealously.

She knocks on the door and went in.

“Sica!” Taeng quickly went over to the blonde “Taengoo” she smiles while looking at her boyfriend with her sparkling eyes.

“Eww you’re wet” Taeng laughs and fixes her hair“ I came all the way just to bring you lunch” Jessica pouted.

“Aww you’re so sweet” he planted a kiss on her cheek as Eunjung gritted her teeth to see Jessica’s appearance.

“Hi Jessica” she went over the blonde.

“Hey Eunjung, do you want to join us for lunch?”

“No thank you, I’m meeting my friend now” she lied, not wanting to see the two love birds “Okay, see you later ” the girls waved goodbye.

Jessica can tell she was jealous by the tone of her voice.

“So what were you guys doing?” Jessica asks.

“We were working on the project, you jealous?” Taeng teased while opening his lunchbox.

“I was.” Jessica answers coolly.

Taeng let out a chuckle and fed the blonde his sandwich.

“Taeng, what if Eunjung likes you?”

“Then I tell her I like her too” Taeng smiles.

Jessica glared at him and grabs his tie.

“… as a friend” he laughs.

“Taeng I’m serious, what if she break-“

“Sica, I only love you and no one else. No one can break us apart” Taeng held Jessica’s hand and place it on his cheek, cupping his face.

A small smile appears on her lips while pulling on his cheeks.

Eunjung came in the room, interrupting the couples “Sorry I forgot my folder”

“Taengoo, are we still going shopping tomorrow?”

“Yep”

“Oh, can I tag along too? I need to buy something” Eunjung said.

Ugh why do she have to listen to our conversation?

“Sure” Taeng said.

Jessica sent him another glare.

“Well, I better go back to the café” Jessica rose up.

“I’ll take you back” he offered.

“No, it’s all right”

“Taeng you have a meeting soon” Eunjung reminded.

“Your meeting is more important”

“No, I’m not having you walking back in the heavy showers” Taeng insists.

With that said, Taeng took Jessica back to Soshi’s café.

In Mr Jung’s office

Taecyeon came inside the room after knocking on the door a few times.

“Hello Mr Jung” Taecyeon smiles and approach the man.

“Hello Taecyeon, how’s you and Jessica doing?”

“We’re fine, we became friends. I will take it further, don’t worry”

Edward nodded in response.

“Anyway I’ll be away for the next few days to an important meeting. I want you to take care of the company”

“No problem” Taecyeon smiled.

After informing Taecyeon the information, he left the room and bumped into Taeng.

“Hey you” he called.

Taeng turned and looks at him.

“Make me a cup of coffee, now” he orders.

“Why should I?” Taeng turns away, wanting to avoid the latter.

“Because Mr Jung has asked me to look after the company, if you refuse my commands which will be his, he will not be happy” he smirks.

Taeng didn’t want to cause any trouble “Fine” he stomps away. He soon came back with a cup of coffee and placed it on Taecyeon’s desk then he was making his way to the exit but was stopped.

“Hey, send this to my client” he points at the folder lying on his desk.

“Taecyeon, I have plenty of work to do, can you just-”

"No, i want it done, now." he signals him to leave the room. Taeng wanted to punch him in the face real hard but for Edward's sake, he didn't. He quickly grab the folder and left the room but Taecyeon was giving him a hard time at work while the man is away on his trip.

*****

“Baby, I’ll get the tickets” Tiffany said while linking Yul’s arm.

He nodded “I’ll get the popcorn and drinks then”

With that said, they went separate ways. Yul carries a large bucket of popcorn and two large drinks waiting for Tiffany by the screen entrances. “Hmm where is she?” he mumbles worriedly after seeing no signs of Tiffany by the ticket booth or elsewhere. He calls the girl but nobody picks up, he decides to go look for the girl but a tap landed on his shoulder.

Yul let out a relive sigh to see Tiffany wearing 3D glasses and a cheesy grin plastered on her face “Kekekeke” she laughs to see Yul’s worrying expression “Fany I was so worried, I thought you got kidnapped”

“Silly” she laughs and helps Yul with the snacks “TrollFany” he mutters while searching for their seats.

After the movie...

Tiffany came out the bathroom looking for Yul. But she could see his reflection in the coming soon posters hiding behind the vending machines, Tiffany smirks and walks away knowing that he will follow her. She took a peak from behind to see Yul still stalking her, she turns into the corner and gave her boyfriend a huge “BOO!” causing the latter to jump, clutching his heart. A burst of laughter was heard from no other than Tiffany. “Jeez, so childish” he said, trying to keep his cool. “But you’re heart is beating very fast” she giggles and gave him a hug, with her head pressed against his chest.

“That happens when I see you”

“So cheesy” she smiles.

Next day

“Taengoo how do I look?” Jessica spun around showing the latter her new outfit.

“Beautiful as always” he smiles “You ready?” Jessica nodded.

The couple drove to the shopping mall to meet up with Eunjung.

Taeng is holding Jessica’s hand swinging it back and forth lightly “Hello” they greeted.

Eunjung linked Jessica’s arm and went to the lingerie section in a clothing store. Taeng didn’t want to buy anything from the clothing range so he decides to follow them. “Oooh Sica this will look good on you” Taeng held up a hot pink lacy bra.

“Byuntaeng, you look like a perv!” Jessica slaps him and places the bra back onto the rack.

“What? I’m a customer, so I can touch the products” he smiled to himself.

Eunjung and Jessica ran away from the embarrassing byuntaeng.

“Hey Jessica, that looks good on you” Eunjung complimented while Jessica is trying on some new boots.

“You think so?”

Eunjung nodded.

After spending half an hour in the store, they went to look for Taeng who is sitting on the benches munching on his ice cream. Jessica licked a chunk of ice cream from Taeng “Hey, that’s mine”

Jessica laughs and pulled a merong “I want one”

“Me too”

“I’ll go get them” Taeng rose up and came back with two ice creams with chocolate flake.

“I bought you the pink bra” Taeng whispers to Jessica and earns a pinch.

The girls carrying on shopping while Taeng is carrying their shopping bags and following them around like a servant. The trio soon stops at the food court for a short break.

Jessica excuses herself and went to the bathroom.

“Taeng, this is for you” Eunjung gave Taeng a square gift box.

“For me?” he opens the box to see a pair of blue shiny curved cufflinks.

“Wow Thank you” Taeng looked at her and smile “You’re welcome” she blushed.

Taeng started munching on his chicken wings, he wanted to wipe his mouth but his hands are greasy. “Let me help you” Eunjung leans closer and wipes Taeng’s lips carefully.

“Thanks”

Jessica who is standing just a few meters away saw everything. She can see Eunjung smiling sweetly at her boyfriend like she used to be in High school. Jessica went over and sat next to Taeng. She fed Taeng chips and he did the same sharing their cheesiness in front of her rival. Jessica has been glancing at Eunjung, to see jealousy burning in her eyes which makes the atmosphere very uncomfortable.

Back at home

“So how was it?” Tiffany asks.

“She definitely has a thing for Taeng, I can feel it”

“This is troublesome” Tiffany rubs her chin.

“Jessi, if that’s the case. She’ll make a move on Taetae anytime”

Jessica told everything about today to Tiffany.

“I know, Taeng is not attentive enough. He doesn’t even know about this”

“Have you talked to him about it?”

“I mentioned it, but he doesn’t seem to believe it”

“We’ll just keep an eye on Eunjung for now”

Chapter Twenty – Four – Warning

“Eunjung can you please photocopy this?” Taeng gave Eunjung the paperwork.

“Sure” she smiled.

“By the way, those cufflinks looks really good on you”

“Really? Thanks”

A minute later, Eunjung came back to Taeng’s office.

“Taeng, can you give me a hand? I can’t reach the A4 paper”

Taeng nodded and follow Eunjung into the photocopying room.

“Oh there’s a stool” she stood on the stool and reaches for a packet of A4 paper. She pretends to lose balance hoping Taeng will catch her and he did. Taeng is now holding Eunjung in his arms, hugging her. Eunjung smiled and stared deep into Taeng’s eyes causing the latter to blush. He quickly let go of the girl and grabs the paper, giving it to Eunjung.

“You’re so cute when you’re shy” Eunjung giggled and started pressing the buttons on the photocopying machine.

“I-I’m not, it’s just a little warm in here”

“Anyway, I’m so glad that our project is nearly done. It took us a lot of effort” Taeng changes the subject.

“Yeah, okay done” Eunjung turns around and gave Taeng the paperwork.

“Thank you, it’s good to have you as my assistant”

“And it’s good to have you as my boss” she smiled.

“Oh wait, your tie is loose” Eunjung inches closer and fixes Taeng’s tie affectionately.

“Thanks”

“You need to stop saying thank you, we’re good friends now”

“Araso” They left the photocopying room.

While Taeng was walking out the room, Shinyoung suddenly appeared and stepped on his foot.

“Ow!”

“Oh, I’m sorry” she just rolled her eyes and left.

“Are you okay?” Taeng nodded and limps back to his office. The latter sat on his office chair and continue with his project.

“What, this can’t be happening!” he panicked and looked through his files on the computer.

“What’s wrong?” Eunjung asks worriedly “My file is gone” the boy was devastated.

“Have you checked everywhere?” Eunjung began scrolling down and scanning through his documents but the most important file is completely gone.

“I saved the file on my memory stick but it wasn’t an up to date one” Taeng slams his palm on the desk.

“Now we have to start all over again” he sighs and buries his face into his palm.

“Hey, it’s okay. I promise we’ll get it done” Eunjung rubs his back.

“But we only have 3 days left, we won’t get it done in time” he pulls his hair in frustration.

“Taeng, we will get this done no matter what” Eunjung encouraged while cupping his face as the boy just nodded weakly. There was a figure standing there watching the whole situation. She saw the smile and expression on Eunjung’s face while comforting Taeng like she knew this would happen.

It is now home time, Eunjung is making her way to the entrance.

“Eunjung” a voice called.

“Oh hello Jessica” she smiled.

“Can we talk?”

Eunjung knew Jessica will notice her feelings towards Taeng sooner or later.

“Sure” so she decides to make things worse.

The girls went to a nearby park and sat on the benches.

“Eunjung, Taeng and I really love each other…” Jessica hinted, hoping Eunjung will get the idea and will leave Taeng alone.

“I know you and Taeng are busy working with the project right now, but I heard horrible rumours about you two being very close together”

“So can you please-“

Eunjung burst out laughing and clapping her hands sarcastically.

“Typical, Jessica Jung”

“Let me tell you the truth, I do LOVE Taeng” she stated clearly and stood up.

“And I’m here to break you guys up” Eunjung said it in Jessica’s face.

Jessica was even more gobsmacked.

“Why are you being like this? You’re not the same Eunjung I know in High school”

“High school huh, you have no idea how much I hated you Jessica Jung!”

Flashback

“Well done Jessica” their vocal teacher praised.

Jessica was chosen for the main and lead vocalist since the girl has great vocal skills and a sweet angelic voice. Jessica didn’t want to take on a huge role and wanted to pass her position to someone else but her teacher refused.The class ended and Eunjung was making her way out the room. She was gutted that Jessica took the lead position in the group, while she was in deep though she bumped into someone causing her to fall backwards and her books were dropped on the ground.

“I’m so sorry” a boy said and started picking up her books, he then help Eunjung to get back on her feet.

“Thanks” Eunjung lifted her head and their eyes met.

The girl blushed to see a cute handsome boy with a sweet smile on his face.

“My name is Taeng, what’s yours?”

“I’m Eunjung”

They smile and shook hands.

After that day, Eunjung has always been stealing glances at Taeng in class. She was very jealous that Jessica gets to sit beside Taeng. She hates how the brunette gives cold treatment to the boy and Taeng doesn’t mind at all. As days passes by, she can see their friendship developed.

Eunjung never had the courage to confess her feelings to Taeng because Taeng has feelings for Jessica. She was heartbroken to finally see Taeng and Jessica together. She couldn’t even approach to the boy because the couple are always together happily.

On a Sunny day at the school yard, Eunjung saw Taeng sitting on the bench alone. She smiles and joins the latter.

“Hey”

“Hi Eunjung”

The duo started chatting and shared laughters. The girl was enjoying every single minute of it, as much as she wanted to stay like this. Jessica came running over leaving a sad expression on the brunette’s face.

“Taengoo, come here” Jessica held his hand dragging him away from Eunjung.

“Bye Eunjung” Taeng said before disappearing.

“Jessica Jung” the girl tightens his fist.

Flashback ends

“Ever since you transfer to Soshi High, you made my life miserable”

“Teachers always praise you, guys chasing after you, girls wanted to be friends with you. You even took Taeng!” she shouted “But you know what? Now it’s my turn to make your life miserable Jessica Jung” she warned and left the blonde sitting on the bench speechless.

In Taeng’s office

Everyone left the department; Taeng is stressed and couldn’t focus on what to do with the project now that he needs to start all over again.

Suddenly the door opens and Shinyoung came in.

“Noona?”

“Taeng, what is wrong with you?” she closes the door behind her.

Taeng looked at Shinyoung, confused.

“I saw you and Eunjung in the photocopying room this morning. It seems like you have feelings for her”

“I-I don’t! I just… ugh I don’t know” he rubs his forehead and sighed.

“By the way, I saw Taecyeon in your room today. I think that’s the reason why your file is gone. He must have deleted it”

“What?!” Taeng shouted and slams his fist on the desk.

“Hey kid, don’t stress yourself too much”

“And remember, Jessica is your girlfriend not Eunjung” Shinyoung warned.

Chapter Twenty- Five – Stressed

“Only two more days” He mumbles and rubs his forehead.

“Don’t worry, we’ll get it done” the girl places an artful heart latte on his desk.

Taeng’s mobile started to ring but he didn’t want to get distracted from the project so he turned it off. During these past few days, Taeng didn’t call his girlfriend, not even once a day and hardly answers his text messages that were sent from Jessica. He also didn’t leave work until midnight leaving the blonde extremely worried.

It is now lunchtime, everyone went for lunch but Taeng is still busying doing his work “Here, eat this first” Eunjung places the sandwiches on Taeng’s desk.

“I’ll eat later” he pushes it away.

Eunjung sighs and switched off his monitor “I don’t want you to starve “she gave him the sandwich again. Taeng started munching the sandwich although he doesn’t have any appetite; he needs the energy to keep him going.

Sooner or later, Taeng’s eyelids are getting heavier; he places his head on the desk and closed his eyes for a quick snooze. Eunjung places his blazer over him and watches him sleep, she couldn’t help but to plant a soft kiss on his cheeks.

“I love you” she said quietly.

About an hour later, the boy sat up and rubs his eyes to clear his vision.

“Oh my god, it’s 7:30pm already!” he searches the documents on his desk.

“Oh you’re awake” the girl came in with a smile on her lips.

“Why didn’t you wake me up?”

“Well you needed that nap more than anyone else”

After spending a few more hours on the project the duo decide to leave it for today. Continuously yawning is coming from Taeng while driving back home. He opens the door quietly, not wanting to wake the others up. He glanced at the clock which says 12:28am; he puts his brief case down and slouches on the couch. Not long, the boy drifted off to dreamland.

Jessica could hear keys rattling knowing that her boyfriend has came back from work. The blonde couldn’t sleep until the latter comes back. She walks in the living to see Taeng sleeping deeply and soundlessly, she grabs a warm blanket from the wardrobe and placed it over him. She gently caresses his face but her heart aches to see his deep dark circles, messy hair and a light unshaved beard. She planted a kiss on his lips before going back into the bedroom to make a phone call.

“Hello Dad?”

“Hi honey, is there something wrong?”

“ I want to talk about Taeng’s project”

“Oh yes, it’s due in on Monday”

“Dad, can you postpone the deadline, someone deleted his project and now he has to start all over again”

“Honey, I wish I can but the client wants it in by Monday”

“But Dad-“

“Sorry honey, I have to go now. Bye” he ended the call.

Next morning

Taeng opens his eyes and let out a wide yawn. He notices that a warm blanket has wrapped around his body, he looks to his right to see Jessica by his side, sleeping in an uncomfortable position. He carries the girl into the bedroom and pulls the duvet over her, he then planted a kiss on her forehead before going to the living room for breakfast. A delicious mouth watering aroma has came in contact with Jessica’s nostrils, she quickly got up and went to the kitchen to see Taeng.

She wraps her arms around his waist and rested her head on his back.

“Morning” they both said.

“How’s your project?” Jessica asks while cutting a piece of bacon.

“I’m nearly halfway through, I think I’ll be able to finish it by Monday” Taeng smiled and gave Jessica a waffle.

“Taeng…”

“Yeah?”

“I want you to keep away from Eunjung” Jessica said in a serious tone.

“Sica, she’s helping me with my project”

“But she likes you”

“Sica please, I don’t want to talk about this now. I just want to get this project out of the way”

Jessica stayed silent.

Taeng grabs her hand, “Hey, I promise we’ll go on a vacation after this” he smiles.

The blonde nodded in response, but deep down she’s really frustrated at Taeng doesn’t take her words seriously. Jessica has warned him about Eunjung many times but the latter just pay no attention to it.

Taeng went into the bathroom after breakfast for a quick wash and changed his clothes before going back to work “Come home earlier okay?” Jessica said while playing with his tie.

Taeng nodded and kissed Jessica on the lips before leaving the apartment.

*****

Taeng just got into the elevator before it closes but he would rather take the stairs when he saw Taecyeon in the elevator with the ugly smirk on his face.

“Too bad your file got deleted, otherwise it will be completed by now” he provoked.

“I don’t even know why Jessica has such a useless boyfriend” he chuckles.

“You should just give up and let Jessica be with me, I can give her a better future”

“Not in a million years!” the raging boy shouted and grabbed his collar tightly.

“Oooh come on punch me, but let me remind you there’s a CCTV camera right there” he smirked.

Taeng release his grip.

“Wouldn’t even dare to punch me, so pathetic” he chuckles and left the elevator.

Taeng punches hard on the wall to release his anger.

*****

Jessica is now walking back home after work. She let out stressful sighs as she couldn’t stop worrying about Taeng and Eunjung. Suddenly she felt a tap on her shoulder; she turns around to see Taecyeon smiling at her.

“Hello beautiful”

“Taecyeon, what do you want?” she rolled her eyes and continue walking.

“Just here to accompany you”

“I don’t need your accompany”

Taceyeon shook his head; he snaps his fingers as a bunch of masked men running towards the blonde “Give me your money!” a man wearing a balaclava shouted while holding a knife.

Jessica was unable to move, standing there frightened.

Taecyeon of course, playing the hero, he punches the man in the face and another kicked in the guts. After a few fake harsh falls from the stuntmen they ran away.

“Jessica are you all right?” Taecyeon asks the pale girl shaking in fear.

“It’s okay, I’m here” he hugs her tightly, Jessica was still in shock so she didn’t push him away.

Taecyeon grins to see Taeng coming home from work; he quickly pulls away the hug and aimed for Jessica’s lips, he did it in such a right timing allowing Taeng to see it.

Jessica’s eyes widen and pushed him away.

Taeng is now furious; he tightens his fist and ran towards Taecyeon swinging a hard powerful punch right into Taecyeon’s face and another into his stomach knocking down the six feet tall man to the ground as Taecyeon could feel the sharp pains drilling into his body.

“F*ck you Taecyeon!” Taeng shouted continue punching him hard.

“Taeng stop” Jessica tries to stop him but he pushes her back.

Yul and Tiffany saw the fight between the two while parking the car, Yul quickly ran and held Taeng back stopping him from beating the taller guy up.

“Just go!” Yul said to Taecyeon lying on the ground in pain.

Taecyeon got up from the ground and jumps into his car driving off.

The boy soon calms down and turns to the girl “Sica...” Jessica was scared to see this side of Taeng, she didn’t know what to say to him and went inside the apartment.

“I’ll go see Jessi” Tiffany ran after Jessica.

Jessica stayed inside Tiffany and Yul’s room all evening, unwilling to come out.

“Tiffany, I’m scared… Taeng’s face when he was punching Taecyeon, I never seen him this angry before”

“Jessi, that’s because he loves you. It’s normal for him to beat that A****** up”

“But he saved me from the thieves”

Jessica thought that was real but she fell for Taecyeon’s trap.

“Okay let’s forget it. But he’s mad because he hugged and kissed you, I’m sure Yul will do the same if I were you. Jessi, let’s go outside Taeng’s waiting for you”

Jessica nodded and unlocks the door.

“Sica” Taeng went and hugged the vulnerable girl.

Jessica missed Taeng’s warmth and returns the hug.

“I’m sorry; I should have controlled my temper” he tightens the grip.

Yul and Tiffany left the couple alone.

Jessica releases the hug and looks at Taeng.

“Taeng, after this project I want you to quit Jung Enterprise.”

“But your Father-“

“Forget about him, I want the old Taengoo back”

Chapter Twenty-Six- Hurt

“Jessica, your Dad will let us be together if I work for him in the company” he held her hands.

“Why do you trust him so much? Didn’t Krystal tell you about him trying to break us apart?” she raised her voice.

“Sica, that’s not true. Your Father isn’t like that”

“Or is it because you don’t want to leave Eunjung…is she more important than me now?!”

“What are you saying? Are you doubting me?”

“How can I not? You don’t come home until midnight every day and you switched off your phone. It’s been a week now, I understand you’re busy with work but you have no idea what Eunjung said to my face the other day!” Jessica’s eyes began to water.

“Sica, I told you this project is important. I need to get this right or-“

“Taeng, will you leave Jung Enterprise or not?” Jessica asks once more.

Taeng shook his head, “I’m sorry”

“I’m staying at the hotel until my work is done” he said and left the apartment.

Jessica dropped down on the ground with tears rolling down her cheek.

“Taeng, you’ve changed”

*****

How can you doubt me

?

The boy gulps down the strong liquor.

Why can’t you be understanding like Eunjung?

Taeng can feel his throat burning, but he continues drinking until the bottle is empty. He drops the bottle on the ground and lay down on bed with his eyes closed.

Next morning

“Hello, the person you are calling is unavailable. Please leave a message after the tone, BEEP”

Jessica sighs and ended the call.

“Is he still not answering?” Tiffany asks.

The blonde shook her head.

“Come on, let’s go” The girls left for Soshi’s café.

Meanwhile in the hotel

“Argh my head hurts” the boy clutches his head and rubs his temple.

He glanced at his watch and quickly ran to the company “Eunjung, sorry I’m late” he came into the room panting.

“It’s fine, but switch your phone on. I was worried” she said.

“Ah sorry, I ran out of battery” he checked his phone.

“Have you been drinking” Eunjung can smell the strong alcohol from the boy.

“I had an argument with Jessica” he took the seat.

Eunjung’s lips curved upwards “Really? What happened?”

Taeng didn’t want to talk about it “She wanted me to leave Jung Enterprise but I refuse. Anyway, let’s get this done”

The girl nodded, she was more than happy that they had an argument.

After a few hours with the almost finish project. The duo decides to stop for some food as their stomachs couldn’t stop growling.

“I bought you lunch” she smiled and gave him a cute bento lunch box.

“Wow did you make these?” he smiles widely to see two loveable pandas made out of rice balls and seaweed, with sweet potatoes sitting beside them, broccoli as bamboo and octopus shaped sausages.

The girl nodded proudly.

“Mmm it’s delicious, must have took you a long time to make this” he complimented.

The girl couldn’t stop smiling at Taeng who is munching on the food enjoyably.

“Oh by the way, the company closes at 3pm today”

“Oh..” he nodded “We can work at the hotel later” he suggested.

“Is that where you’ve been sleeping last night?”

“Yeah, I wanted to get this work done before going back”

Even Taeng is avoiding you now, Jessica Jung 

Later on

Taeng and Eunjung got ready and left the building. Thankfully, Shinyoung overheard their conversation, she quickly informs Jessica before anything happens to her naïve, dense boyfriend.

Jessica’s POV

The blonde just got a text message from an anonymous user. She grabs her coat and put her shoes on “Jessi where are you going? Dinner is almost ready” Tiffany shouted from the kitchen.

“I’ll be back later” With that said, the blonde took the taxi to Kwon’s Hotel.

In the hotel room

“Here, have a drink” Taeng gave the girl a warm cup of tea.

“Thanks”

“I’ll just go to the bathroom” he excuses himself as Eunjung nodded.

Suddenly there was a few knocks on the door. The brunette approaches the door and look through the peephole to see Jessica standing there with a anxious expression, she doesn’t want to open it but continuous knocking can be heard.

She opens the door slightly without letting her in.

“Where’s Taeng?”

“He’s not here” she lied and closes the door.

“You’re lying” Jessica pushes the door and enters the room.

“Look, you better leave now. He doesn’t want to see you” Eunjung held her wrist but Jessica swung it away.

“Why are you here with Taeng?”

Eunjung chuckles, “You’re really blonde aren’t you, what else could a boy and girl do in a hotel room alone?”

“Eunjung, I know you hate me. But just leave Taeng alone, he doesn’t love you”

The brunette can hear the door clicks open knowing that the boy will step out the bathroom any minute “Actually he does, he even kissed me in Tokyo after we came back from clubbing” she stated clearly.

“We even shared hugs-“she continues provoking her.

Jessica slaps the girl hard across the face leaving a red mark on her left cheek. Taeng just came out the bathroom and witnessed everything, his eyebrows creases to see what his girlfriend had done to the crying girl.

“Jessica, what are you doing?” Taeng went over checking the girl.

Eunjung let out fake tears while cupping her red painful cheek.

“Is it true that you kissed her in Tokyo?!” Jessica pointed at the crying girl.

“I-I… it was just a-“

“So you did. I shouldn’t have let you go on the trip” Jessica bit her lip.

“What else have you been hiding behind my back?”

“Jessica, we’re just friends-“

“Are you planning on sleeping with her in this hotel room now?!” The blonde’s eyes widen once she felt a stinging pain across her cheek. Taeng have just slapped the girl with his eyebrows creased.

“That’s enough!” he shouted.

Jessica looked at her boyfriend with her hatred teary eyes, she wipes the tears with her hand and ran away.

How could you do this do me?

You’ve never hit me before…

…You slapped me because of her

The vulnerable girl ran out the hotel with tears flowing down her cheeks. Jessica is now heartbroken, hurt and angry that it was the first time Taeng has shouted and slapped her across the face because of another girl. She stopped at the park and sat on the bench crying her eyes out.

This isn’t the Kim Taeng I know anymore.

Back in the hotel

Taeng sat on the bed staring at his stinging palm.

What have I done?

“Taeng, it’s all right” the girl consoles him by rubbing his back.

“I need to go find her” he stood up but was stopped by the brunette.

“Taeng, give her some space. Plus the project is due in tomorrow we need to get this done”

He nodded weakly and quickly finishes the last bit of the project. But he couldn’t do anything since he felt awful after hitting the girl he loves the most.

Next morning

Mr Jung has arrived back in Korea this morning. Taeng and Eunjung went to the meeting room before 9am. The rest is waiting for the CEO of Jung Enterprise to arrive. Taeng who is sitting opposite Taecyeon can see him with a bruise on his face and a few cuts.

“Morning everyone” the man greeted while taking his seat.

“Oh dear, Taecyeon what happened to you?”

“I fell” he lied, after looking at Taeng’s glare.

“Mm that’s a bad fall” he rubs his chin.

“Anyway, Taeng. Did you get the project ready?”

“Yeah” he passes the document to the man.

“That’s good, I’ll check it this afternoon” he smiled.

“Mr Jung, I want to quit Jung Enterprise”

Eunjung was shocked, “Taeng, what are you saying?”

“Are you sure about this?” Mr Jung raised his eyebrows.

“Yes” he looked at Eunjung “Sorry”

He left the company and drove back to his apartment to look for Jessica.

“Tiffany, have you seen Jessica?” he asks the brunette.

Not saying a word, Tiffany threw him a hard slap causing his head to rotate to the right.

“This is for Jessica. How could you hurt her like this?!” the brunette shouted, angrily.

“I-I know, I need to explain to her. Where is she?” Taeng held Tiffany’s shoulder.

“She’s gone, and I don’t know where” she said coldly.

He ran into his room and opens the wardrobe to see Jessica’s clothes and suitcase are gone.

“Tiffany, please tell me where she is” Taeng plead while holding onto the brunette.

“Taeng, I really don’t know”

With that said, the boy went to all the places where Jessica would usually go. Taeng sighs and started to get nervous while standing outside the Jung mansion’s doorstep.

The door opens.

“Si- Krystal, is Jessica-“

Krystal threw him another slap.

“She’s not here.” She closed the door.

“Krystal, open up please. I need to talk to her!” He said while banging on the door with tears started to form in his eyes.

“Please… open up” he drops to the ground with tears flowing down his face.

“Sica… I’m sorry” he buries his face into his palms.

Chapter Twenty-Seven - Forgiveness

Krystal opens the door again as the boy quickly stood up.

“Krystal please let me in, I really need to talk to her”

“Oppa, she’s not here. You can come in and check”

Taeng knew Krystal was telling the truth by the tone of her voice. He left the mansion and continue searching for the blonde. He went to the park, shopping malls, beach, hotels and any other possible places but still couldn’t find Jessica. He went back home hoping Jessica will be there.

Tiffany and Yul watches the depressed boy walking into his room with his head lowered.

*****

It has been 3 days that Taeng locked himself inside his room. He didn’t eat, sleep nor wash. He sat on the bed staring at Jessica’s picture.

Sica, where are you?

“Hello the person you are calling is unavailable; please leave a message after the tone, BEEP”

“Sica ,it’s me again. Please tell me where you are… I’m really sorry”

Taeng left his 45

th

 voicemail and ended the call.

In Taecyeon’s apartment

The figure stretches and turns to his balcony window once he felt the cool breeze waking him up. He smiles to see the girl clad in his oversized white shirt with blonde hair flowing back leaning against the wrought iron balcony rail like a pure fantasy goddess.

He picks up his boxers from the soft white rug and slips them on before giving the blonde a warm secure back hug, just when she needed the most. “Is my princess not cold?” he wraps his arms around the girl’s body, pulling her closer. She turns around with her head placed onto his firm muscular chest “I’m not called the ice princess for nothing, Taecyeon” she winks.

Taecyeon chuckles “Let’s go back in then” Jessica said when she can see goose bumps on Taecyeon’s bare body. Without a word, the young man lifts the girl up and gently drops her down the bed, he smirks and joins the bed with her. “It must have hurt” the girl mumbles while giving his bruised face a light tap that was given by Taeng. “Pff, of course not. That-“she gave him a light kiss to silent him.

“You should just forget about that loser, I can take care of you and I can do it ten times better than him” he puts his arm around her shoulder. “Yeah right” Jessica laughs and elbows him lightly.

“Want me to prove it?” he starts kissing the girl with soft touches along her smooth milking white legs causing the girl to giggle. He reaches his hand inside Jessica’s white shirt as she let out a soft moan, he unbuttons the shirt but stops once the doorbell has rung “Ugh who the hell is it?” Taecyeon asks, annoyed.

The couple opens the door with their lips glued together but soon broke away to see the person by the door. “What are you doing here?” the tall brunette asked, surprised that he would appear.

“S…sica” he mutters in an inaudible voice, the boy was too shocked to see what’s going on in front of him. His girlfriend and enemy are in the empty apartment together, half nude.

They scoffs and shuts the door in the boy’s face.

“NOOOOOOOO!” Taeng sat up in his bed with sweat flowing down his face and tears pouring from his eyes.

It…it was just a dream

He could feel his heart hammering his chest, he took deep breaths and hugs Jessica’s pillow that is drenched by his tears.

A couple of hours later…

The door slowly creaks open with Yul walking in. He shook his head to see his best friend sitting in the dark and not doing anything for these past few days.

He switched on the lights.

“Look at you, you’re like a zombie”

Taeng just stay silent, he doesn’t want to talk to anyone.

“Sitting there won’t bring Jessica back”

“I can’t find her… she left me” Tears started to form in Taeng’s eyes again.

Yul sighed and threw the hotel key next to him.

“Go find her now”

He grabs the key and gave Yul a bear hug before driving to the hotel.

“Room 178…178…178” he mutters while walking down the corridor searching for Jessica’s room.

Taeng stops in front of the door, he quickly slide the key into the key card lock and opens the door. The bathroom door just opened but the steam has covered their faces.

“Ahhhh!” Jessica let out her dolphin scream.

“Si-“ Taeng groaned and fell onto the ground after receiving a hard kick in the groin from the blonde.

“Pervert! You better leave now or I’ll call the police” she grabs her mobile which was lying on the bed.

“Wait, I-it’s me” he stood up slowly and limps to Jessica who is wrapped in a white towel.

“What are you doing here?” The blonde asks coldly.

“Sica, I’m sorry. Please let me explain”

“No, just go away” Jessica pushes him away.

“Wait” Taeng accidently pulls her towel revealing Jessica’s bare body and earns a quick slap across the face. The blonde quickly ran inside the bathroom to put some clothes on. Jessica waited in the bathroom for Taeng to leave. After hearing no sound she unlocks the door and walk out but he was still there.

“Sica” Taeng stops the blonde from leaving.

“What do you want?”

“Sica, I was a total jerk I shouldn’t have hit you”

“And the kiss, Eunjung was drunk and she just kissed me. But I didn’t kiss her back, I was sober I knew what I was doing! I didn’t do anything else to hurt you, Sica you have to trust me”

“Taeng, you have no idea how I felt these past few days. I felt horrible, I couldn’t stop crying, not even one single night” she bit her lower lip.

“I know, I’ve hurt you so much. Please forgive me, I promise I will never hurt you again. And I’ve quit Jung Enterprise.” Taeng held her hands.

Jessica didn’t response.

“Sica please give me another chance, we’ll start all over again”

Still no response.

He then grabs her hands and started hitting himself.

“Hit me as hard as you can, you will feel better”

Jessica swings her hand away from him.

A tear has rolled down Taeng’s cheek, he regretted for hitting Jessica to make her this heartbroken.

I..I don’t want us to end like this..

Jessica can see tears falling from the boy’s eyes. This is the first time to see Taeng crying in front of her, she tightens her fist as she felt really guilty for saying those harsh words to him back at the hotel, Jessica understands that Taeng didn't mean to bring sadness into the relationship, he was stressed, tired and frustrated at that point where he couldn't control his emotions and temper. She knew he was hurt as much as she did.

She wraps her arms around his waist, hugging him tightly as Taeng tightens the grip hugging her back.

She then pulls away and wipes his tears away.

“Don’t hurt me again” the girl said.

Taeng nodded and inches closer to kiss the girl but was stopped.

He looked at the blonde, confused.

“Brush your teeth first” Jessica pinched her nose.

“And get a shower, shave your facial hair and get changed”

Jessica command while looking at Taeng’s eye bags, scruffy beard, greasy hair and oily face.

“Yes, my princess” he smiled and quickly went to the bathroom.

Taeng spent at least an hour in the bathroom while Jessica is on the bed watching TV. He soon came out the bathroom dressed in his clean clothes and joins the girl giving her a soft peck.

“You look much better” Jessica caressed his face.

“I missed you so much” he sneaks his arm around her slim waist. “Don’t run away again”

“That’s what you get for hurting me” she pinched his nose.

“Sowie” Taeng pouted.

The blonde giggles and rested her head on his chest.

“Why did Yul give you the key so quick, I should let you suffer longer”

“Nooo you can’t do that, I haven’t eaten or slept for 3 days straight. So now I’m gonna eat choo” Taeng started tickling Jessica.

A knock on the door can be heard; he stopped and opens the door.

This better not be Taecyeon

“Room service” the waiter came in and places the food on the table.

Taeng’s stomach growled once the delicious aroma came in contact with his nostrils.

The boy started shoving whatever he sees on the table inside his mouth, and gulps it down with hardly any chewing. He chokes on the food and hits his chest to make the food go down quicker.

“Take your time” Jessica giggles and gave him a glass of water.

After dinner, the couple lay down on the bed with Taeng hugging Jessica tightly to sleep.

”Taeng… I’m sorry for doubting you and-”

“Sica, it’s fine. I’m sorry for hitting you so hard. Does it still hurt?” Taeng gently caresses her smooth cheek.

The blonde shook her head “Am the one should be asking that” Jessica pokes his swollen right cheek as Taeng flinches.

He smiles and planted a tender kiss on her lips.

Next morning

Jessica opens her eyes and notices her boyfriend is still hugging her tightly.

“Taengoo, let go”

“Why?” he mumbles with his eyes closed.

“I need to go to the bathroom”

“Don’t go” he tightens the grip.

“Then I’ll wet myself” she chuckled as he release the grip.

The girl jumps back in bed after going to the loo.

Jessica is truly enjoying Taeng’s warmth. She placed her soft palm on his cheek as he grabs her hand cupping his face.

“Morning” Taeng smiled at the beautiful girl.

“Morning” she buries her face into his chest and smiles.

But Jessica felt two familiar hands grabbing her butt.

“Byuntaeng”

“Hehe, I missed your butt”

“Me too” Jessica smirked and grabs the latter’s butt.

*****

The couple opens the door to see Yul and Tiffany smiling at them.

“Hey guys, we’re back together!” Taeng smiled widely while holding onto Jessica’s hand.

“Yes, we can see” they laughed.

“It’s good to see you back to normal, you were really ugly yesterday” Yul gave the boy a friendly punch.

“Yah, you knew Jessica was hiding in your hotel but you didn’t tell me”

“And Pany, you knew too”

“Sorry Taeng...about the slap”

“It’s fine Fany ah, I deserved it” he smiled.

“But hey, everything’s good now!” they four group hugged.

Chapter Twenty –Eight - Almost

“Did you really quit Jung Enterprise?”

“Yep” he replied while playing one of his favourite video games.

The girl stood in front of him, blocking his view “Aww Sica move, I can’t see” she took his controller.

“Aish, I was winning too!” he whined.

“So what are you going to do now?”

Taeng shrug his shoulders “I love being unemployed” he relaxes himself on the couch and crossed his legs.

“Then how are you suppose to look after me? Shall I pay for the bills, work 9 hours a day and do all the housework?”Jessica said with both hands on her hips.

“Sounds good” the boy laughs.

“Hmpf!” she stomps into the kitchen with her arms folded.

Taeng went after the girl “Sica, I already have things planned. I’m gonna work with Yul in the company”

“I will never make you do all that work, you’re my princess you know that?” he held her hands and planted a kiss on it.

“You better” she pinches his cheek “I thought you said my Dad wouldn’t let us be together if you don’t work for him” she teased.

He shook his head, “I can’t afford to lose you again” he tightens the grip.

Jessica rested her forehead against his as Taeng sealed their lips together.

“Ahem” Tiffany interrupted the couple “Krystal is here” They broke away the hug and went to greet the girl.

“Unnie are you okay?” Krystal asks worriedly.

“Yeah” she smiled.

“He better not hurt you again” Krystal sent Taeng a deadly glare.

He gulps.

“Krystal, forget it. It wasn’t really Taeng’s fault, I said really harsh words too” Jessica held sister’s hand.

“Whatever” the Korean American rolled her eyes.

“How about we go shopping today?” Taeng said trying to brighten up the mood.

“Yeah let’s go! We’ll spend all his money” Jessica whispered to Krystal leaving a smirk on the latter’s face.

*****

The Jung sisters left the poor guy to pay for the clothes while they go shop for more.

He opens his wallet and sighs “I didn’t get my wages before I leave the company” he mumbled.

He put his credit card in the machine and punches the numbers in.

“Thank you very much sir, please come again” The sales assistant bowed.

Taeng smiled and carries the heavy shopping bags, leaving the store. He then slouches on the bench massaging his arms.

“Excuse me, can I sit there?” a voice asked “Ah yeah, sorry” he quickly remove the bags from the benches to make room for the girl.

However the girl waved a cone of ice cream in the boy’s face. Taeng looked at the girl and was surprised to see his little sister.

“Hayeon?!”

“Hi” she smiled as he looks at her blankly “Hurry up, it’s melting” he took the frozen dessert and started tasting it.

“What are you doing here?”

“Just to check on you” she glanced at him “This is why should never mess with women” Hayeon laughs at the amount of shopping bags by his feet with an exhausted expression on his face.

“Yeah, I assume you know that me and Jessica almost broke up. Who told you?”

“Everyone knew, it's like Gangnam style, so popular" she teased her oppa.

"Sica unnie told me" she continued “And did you tell Mom?” he asks.

Hayeon nodded “She said she’ll give you a good scolding lesson when she sees you”

“Aish why’d you tell her?!”

“She overheard our conversation on the phone! I didn’t mean to grass you up, give me the ice cream back” Hayeon reaches for it but he shoves it in his mouth, giving him a painful brain freeze causing the younger sibling to laugh.

“Oppa, don’t hurt unnie again. I don’t want you guys to break up”

Taeng looked at his sister “I won’t midget” he joked but earns a hard slap on his arm.

“I can’t believe you’re 22, you’re like a kid!” she clicked her tongue.

“And I can’t believe you’re 18, such a Grandma!” he fired back “You’re so immature” she shoved him.

Jessica and Krystal came back with a few more shopping bags in their hands.

“Hay!”

“Krys!”

The younger sisters hugged each other tightly as Taeng and Jessica raised their eyebrows.

“Am I dreaming?” Jessica pinched Taeng cheeks “Ow!” he rubs his cheeks to cease the pain.

“When did you two became good friends?” The blonde asks.

Flashback

First day at Seoul University

“Where’s the Lecture Theater?” Krystal mumbles to herself while looking at her timetable.

Luckily, she saw a sign pointing to the direction where she needed to go. She went up the stairs and could see hundreds of people sitting in the lecture hall. There are hardly any seats available but Krystal spotted one right at the back.

“Wow this is like a cinema!” a loud bubbly voice can be heard beside her.

She turns to her right to see Hayeon sitting there “You again?” Krystal rolled her eyes.

“What a small world”

The introduction lecture has ended. Most people made friends with their neighbour and stayed together for lunch before the next lecture begins.

“Hey, where are you going next?” Hayeon asks.

Krystal shrugs her shoulders.

“Let’s stay together?”

Krystal nodded.

It was awkward at first, but Hayeon, the chatty, outgoing hyperactive girl has brightened up the mood. The girls end up chatting continuously and became friends.

Flashback ends

“Wow it’s kinda similar to how I met Sica apart you didn’t get violently attacked haha” Taeng laughed which earns an elbow to the chest.

“Sica~ I’m getting bruises” he rubs his chest “Sorry” Jessica smiled and rubs his chest “Hehe”

“Ew here comes the cheesiness, let’s go” Hayeon linked Krystal’s arm and dragged her away from the couple.

“Let’s go” Taeng carried the shopping bags.“Let me help you” Jessica reaches for the bags.

“No,it’s fine” he smiled.

“But I want to hold your hand” The blonde pouts.

“Aww okay” he gave Jessica the lightest bags and held her soft hand.

Taeng sighs “How can I get Krystal to like me again?” he asks while looking at the girl walking in front of him.

“She does, she just doesn’t show it” the blonde replies.

“But I feel like she doesn’t”

“There’s one way you can make her happy” Jessica smiled.

At the other side of the shopping mall

“I wonder where they went” the girls mumbled while looking for their siblings.

“Oh they’re here!” Hayeon pointed.

“Whoa, what happened to you?” Krystal asks to see Taeng’s messed up hair like Vegeta, his t-shirt was stretched and nearly tore apart.

“K-krystal, this is f-for you” the boy said while panting for air. He gave the girl a F(x) sighed autograph plus merchandise.

“Sorry I only got Amber’s signatu-“ Krystal gave Taeng a tight bear hug, squeezing him to death.

“Thank you so much!” She looks at him with her puppy eyes.

“Y-you’re welcome” Taeng smiles and glanced at Jessica who is giving him two thumbs up.

“Ahem, where’s mine?” Hayeon crossed her arms.

Taeng sighed “I’m not running into that crazy fan mob again. I nearly got stood on!”

The trio burst out laughing to see Taeng’s state.

“Krystal, it took Taeng a lot of effort to get you that. So don’t be mad at him anymore”

The girl just nodded while starring at Amber’s signature.

Whereas Hayeon is sulking like a kid since she didn’t receive anything from her brother.

“I’ll get you the angry bird plush” Taeng nudged his sister.

“Really?!”

Next day

“Hyung!”

“Byuntaeng!”

Sooyoung and Yoong ran to the brunette and gave him a hug, welcoming him to the company.

“Hey guys” he greeted while holding a box of butter cakes.

“Oooh whatchu got there?” Sooyoung and Yoong eyeing on the box.

Taeng gave them the box as they quickly opens them and munches them away.

“Hey leave me one” Yul said before showing Taeng his office.

After showing the latter the department, the four good friends are chilling in the staff room.

“I can’t believe we’re gonna be colleagues now! It feels like High school” Yoong shouted excitedly.

“Yeah, but I miss those swimwear magazines” Taeng rubs his chin.

“Haha Hyung you never change”

“He’s a byuntaeng forever” Sooyoung said while munching on his chocolate bar.

“And you shikshin, you’ve just ate all the butter cakes and now you’re eating a chocolate bar”

*****

“See you tomorrow guys!” the four bid goodbye.

The boys are walking to the car park to pick up their cars.

“I guess i don’t need to bring my car now since we’re working together” Taeng said.

They hopped into their cars and started their engines.

“Hey Yul, I need to put gas into my car. I’ll see you later” he shouted before Yul droves off.

“Okay!” he shouted back.

Taeng drove to the gas station and started filling his car up. His phone suddenly vibrated in his trousers pocket.

“Must be Sica” he smiled and took out his phone, but the caller ID was Eunjung.

Taeng places the gasoline nozzle back into the station pump before answering the call.

“Hello, Eunjung?”

“Taeng…” he can hear the girl crying through the phone.

“Eunjung, what’s wrong?”

“I-I broke up with my boyfriend, can you come find me?” she sobs.

Taeng can hear loud noises in the background knowing that the brunette is in a bar. He doesn’t want anything happen to the girl so he decides to go find the latter and take her back home safely.

Eunjung told him her location, which is the bar in Kwon’s hotel.

He went into the crowded social bar to search for the girl. He soon saw a familiar brunette sitting at the bar counter while gulping down the liquor “Eunjung are you okay?” he went and sat next to her.

Eunjung hugs Taeng and started crying on his shoulder as he rubs her back to console her.

Taeng broke the hug and gave the girl some tissues as he watches the brunette gulping down a bottle of beer.

“Eunjung, that’s enough” he took the bottle away.

“You should drink some too” she said in between her hiccups “Hey, give me more beer” she taps her fingers on the counter.

“No don’t give her anymore”

“Taeng, drink this” she gave him a vodka shot.

“Eunjung, let’s go home” he said helping the girl up.

The girl shook her head, “Drink this first”

Taeng sighed and quickly drank it before standing up. He placed her arm around his shoulder carrying her out the bar, heading for the entrance. But suddenly he felt dizzy and weak, he shook his head a few times but soon passed out. Eunjung caught him and switched positions, she chooses the hotel for a reason, it's makes it easier for her to take the boy up the room knowing he will be

senseless for the whole night. She took him upstairs in a VIP room and throws him on the bed. The girl took off her leather jacket and smirked to see the boy lying on the bed unconsciously.

She got on top of him and started kissing him.

“You’re mine now” she smiled and unbuttons his shirt revealing his bare chest and abs.

Her hands started moving down while kissing his body, she unbuckled his belt and unzipped his pants.

Chapter Twenty-Nine – Enough is enough

Next morning

An arm has wrapped around his bare torso lightly with her head placed onto his chest, resting peacefully. The figure notices someone is embracing his naked body as he awakens from his deep sleep. He lifts the duvet up to see himself in only his underwear, eyes widen when he remembers what happened last night.

“Oh Sh*t!” he jumps up to see a blonde familiar figure beside him. He let out a relive sigh to see himself sleeping with Jessica and no one else.

“Sica?” Taeng nudges the girl.

The girl sits up resting back on the headboard while rubbing her eyes. Taeng have loads of questions for the blonde as the clueless boy is trying to think what has happened last night

Hmm did we have sex? … 

He wonders, while peeping under the duvet with a small grin on his face.

“You nearly got yourself raped last night” the voice caught his attention.

“Huh?! What happened?”

Flashback

“Hey Yoong, put those empty bottles in the bin”

“Araso”

Yoong is also a part-time worker in Kwon’s bar. He is desperate to earn money for his little sister to study overseas. He left the bar counter and started collecting the beer bottles from the table.

Hmm that girl is familiar

He thought while looking back at the bar counter.

Minutes later, he saw Taeng walking towards the drunken girl.

“I thought Hyung already went home” he mumbles and decides to go over to greet him but was stopped by his manager.

“Okay, I’ll take care of these. Go clean the tables” he passes him the cloth.

Yoong kept glancing at the two figures 

Wait, what did she put into her drink?

He saw the girl put a pill or some kind of drug into the small vodka shot while Taeng was talking to the bartender. After watching his hyung took the shot, not long he has passed out with Eunjung carrying him to the reception desk for a hotel key.

There’s no way Hyung can get drunk with just one shot, it must be that pill she put into his drink.

Yoong’s eyes followed Eunjung while carrying Taeng out the bar heading to the elevator.

“This is not good” He took his phone out and calls Yul “Yoong, follow them. I’ll come straight away” they ended the call.

With that said, he left the bar and went to the reception.

He asks the receptionist which room they have reserved and gave him the key card since Yoong is the hotel supervisor.

“Yul Hyung, they’re in room 235. Come quick”

He quickly knocks on the door to see a pissed off, frustrated girl glaring at him.

He gulps hard.

“Room service” he smiled while holding a plate of chocolate mousse.

“I didn’t ask for any” she said coldly and shuts the door but was stopped by Yoong.

“B-but it’s our hotel’s special offer, you need to…” he glanced inside to see Taeng’s lying on the bed unconscious with his clothes undone.

“What are you looking at?”

“N-nothing” he shook his head.

Eunjung rolls her eyes and tries to close the door once again. But Yoong bravely pours the chocolate mousse over the latter’s hair, face and body.

The girl is now fuming mad.

“I will never see you in this hotel again, Im Yoong!” she shouted once glancing at his name badge and shuts the door into his face.

“Ow my nose” he rubs the tip of his nose “Damn, what is she doing to Taeng Hyung?” Yoong pacing up and down the corridor while waiting for Yul to arrive.

A grip landed on his shoulder, he turns around to see Yul panting for air.

“Hyung! He’s in there… with his clothes undone. It seems like that evil woman has drugged Taeng Hyung and trying to..” Yoong panicked.

“Where’s the key?” he quickly gave him the key.

Yul opens the door, thankfully Eunjung has gone into the bathroom for a shower after all that mess.

“Hey Taeng” Yul gently taps his cheeks, trying to wake him up but he didn’t budge an inch.

“Hyung, what are we going to do?”

“Let’s take him outside first”

They quickly button up his shirt and fasten his pants then carry him into the car safely.

“Damn it, what did she feed him?” The taller brunette asks while looking at the unconscious boy lying in the back seats.

“Rohypnol? I saw her put a pill into Taeng hyung’s drink”

“What is he doing in a bar anyway, I thought he went to the gas station” He mutters while driving back to his apartment with Yoong sitting beside him.

“It seems like Hyung wants to take that woman back home because she was drunk but she was just framing him” he explained.

“Ham Eunjung, what a dirty move to get Taeng” Yul gripped hard on the steering wheel.

They soon arrived at the apartment; the duo carried the heavy boy into the building and throws him onto the couch leaving the girls worried.

Flashback ends

Taeng was staggered after hearing what Jessica had told him, he never knew Eunjung would do such a thing since he trusted her and treated her like a real friend.

Eunjung, why did you do this?

“Taeng…Taeng” Jessica shook him to get his attention “Do you believe that she has a crush on you now?”

“More than a crush if she wanted to sleep with me”

He sighed “I’m glad Yoong was there, otherwise I…I’ll never forgive myself”

“Taeng, just don’t see her again”

“I need to tell her to stop bothering us” he held her hands.

The blonde nodded and rested her head on his shoulder “Did we have sex?” Jessica blushed at the sudden question and quickly hits his shoulder.“No.” she replied.

“But you didn’t have to strip me” he chuckles while looking at his half naked body.

“Well I couldn’t change you into your pyjamas, I was too sleepy”

“You just wanted to see me naked” he smiled “I do actually” the blonde replied coolly.

“Me too” he smirked and went under the covers, tickling the girl.

*****

Taeng is meeting Eunjung at the canteen in Jung Enterprise.

A girl started waving in his face to get his attention “Oh hey”

“Did you have lunch? I’ll go buy-“ Eunjung turns around.

“No it’s okay” he said.

The girl nodded and took the seat opposite him “So, how are you?” he asks.

Eunjung smiled, “I’m fine, but I missed working with you”

Taeng just let out a weak smile.

“Eunjung, I’m quite busy working in Kwon’s hotel now... so I don’t think we’ll have time to see each other”

“I’m sure you’ll have time to meet me at least once or twice a week” she said.

Taeng doesn’t want to hurt the girl by telling her to leave him alone harshly but if he doesn’t, she’ll never give up and it would only cause trouble to him and Jessica. “Listen, I really love Jessica and I’m planning on proposing to her by the end of this year. So it’s best to not see each other from now on. I’m sorry, Eunjung”

“And I’m sure you’ll find someone who truly loves you”

She kept calm “W-what are you talking about? I don’t understand?” He took a deep breath “I don’t like anyone else except Jessica, and she means a lot to me… if anyone tries to get in our way-“

“Are you saying I’m trying to break you guys apart?!” she raised her voice, tears started to form in her eyes.

“I-I-“

“I understand” she wipes her tears away “Goodbye, Taeng” she grabs her handbag and left the canteen.

In Soshi’s café

“Do you think she’ll leave us alone?”

“I think so” he replied before taking a bite into his melted cheese and ham Panini.

“I told her I’m going to propose to you this year” he smiled.

“Who said I’m marrying you?” Jessica teased and wipes the crust off on his lips.

“Me” Taeng grinned and fed Jessica his Panini.

Chapter Thirty – Separated

“Mwack Mwacks! I Luvw you~” he plants kisses all over his face as the whole department is starring at them. “H-hyung, stop! This is embarrassing” Yoong tries to push his face away and hides from embarrassment.

“You shouldn’t be kissing anyone except ME” a voice startled him and a hand has landed on his shoulder. He gulps and turns around with a grin on his face, smiling to the ice princess.

“Sica! H-hey wait-“ the blonde walks away as he chases after her.

Meanwhile in Kwon’s office

“Say ahh~” a piece of cake is aiming his mouth. He opens his mouth obediently, letting his girlfriend to feed him but stops when he notices the curtains are open, knowing that anyone could see the mushy cheesy CEO any minute. He fiddles with the curtain controller and took a huge bite into the cake.

“Nice?” Tiffany asks with arms wrapped around his neck, sitting on his lap. “Mmm” he nodded and took a sip on his herbal medicine tea. “Fany ah~” tiffany instantly pinches her nose and moves away. Yul didn’t let her get away, he seals their lips together as Tiffany can taste the medicine from Yul’s lips.

He pulls away to see tiffany’s disgusted face and laughs “Does it really smell that bad?”

“Stop drinking those smelly drinks” she hits him.

“But they’re good for you” his warm hand landed on her cheek, cupping it.

She pouted but earns another kiss on the lips. “Why are you so cute?” he pinched her baby cheeks but an unexpected cute squeeze has came from the latter. Yul grabs his blazer that was hanging on his armchair and placed it over her shoulders. A smile just appears on her lips when his arm wraps around her waist, pulling her closer to him. “Warmer?” she nodded.

“My leg is getting a little bit numb”

Tiffany eyes narrowed and walks away. “Baby~” he back hugged her.

“Are you saying that I’m fat hmpf” she crossed her arms, Tiffany was only joking but she wants more of Yul’s attention.

“No! You’re light as a feather” he lifts her up and cuddles her.

The girl giggles and pushes him on the couch, she snuggles him feeling the security and affection.

But a loud bang was heard, knowing that the door swung open with the byun couple coming in. “Oooh whatchu guys doing on the couch?” Taeng grins.

The embarrassed couple quickly got up with a very annoyed expression “Yah! Knock before you come in next time!”

“Jeez, you should have locked the door. But can’t you guys wait till you get home?” he laughs but earns a kick in the butt, leaving a painful look on the latter’s face.

“Anyway, Fany we need to get back to the café” Jessica pushes her out the office.

“Baby I’ll pick you up later” Yul blows kisses to Tiffany before she left the building.

“It’s not what it looks like byuntaeng” he pushed him out of his office.

Taeng went after the girls since Jessica left her purse in the department.

“Sica!” the blonde turns around “You left this babo”

Taeng gave the blonde a sweet goodbye kiss as Tiffany covers her eyes.

Later that night

"Yul..." she pokes him "Yes?"

"I'm scared..ugh, why did we have to watch paranormal activity" she hits his chest. Yul chuckles "Aww my baby is scared huh?" he pulls her in closer. "I'm serious.. w-what if there's a ghost right next to us?" Tiffany peeps over his shoulder while clutching tight on his shirt and switched on the bedside lamp.

"Fany ah, it's fake. It's just a movie" he rubs his eyes and leans back on the headboard with the girl.

"Let's sleep with the light on" she suggested and Yul agreed because he is really sleepy.

It has past midnight, "Yuwreee.." she pokes him again. "Mmmm?"

"Come with me to the bathroom" Yul didn't budge this time but continuous poking and nudging has came from the girl because she is desperate. "O-okay, let's go" he rubs his eyes and searches his slippers.

Yul escorted Tiffany to the bathroom, but the girl drags him inside.

"F-fany, I-I'll just wait-"

"NO! Stay here, I'll be quick" Yul turns around, facing the door. "Haha, you're like a little kid"

"How can you not be scared after watching that film?" she complains.

After finishing her business Yul carries the girl back to the bed.

*****

“Edward, I think you should start arranging Jessica’s marriage before it’s too late”

“Why?”

“Taeng’s going to propose to her soon”

“Hmm okay, I think it’s time” he rubs his chin.

Kim Taeng, if I can’t have you, then no one can.

On an early morning

DING DONG

“Sica, you get it” he mumbles while nudging the blonde “No, you get it” she kicks the boy off the bed and door bell is ringing continuously.

“Aish who is it?” He opens the door to see Edward standing there.

“Mr Jung, Good morning” he greeted “Morning Taeng, where’s my daughter?”

“S-she’s still in bed”

Oh crap, please don’t go in there

He prays while looking at the man walking around the apartment.

“Come here kid” the man patted the seat beside him “You still didn’t tell me your reason for leaving my company”

Taeng scratches his head, “Oh umm, I want to help my friend with his business”

“But do you remember what we agreed on?”

“Yeah but-“

“Taeng meet me in Jung Enterprise this afternoon. I need to talk to you” He said and left the apartment.

*****

“Mr Jung, you can’t do that!” the boy raised his voice.

Edward has told Taeng about Jessica’s arranged marriage with Taecyeon.

“I’m sorry Taeng, but Taecyeon’s Father and I already agreed on this”

“But I really love Jessica, I can look after her trust me”

The man shook his head, “I’ll be taking Jessica back to the Mansion today. She won’t be seeing anyone until the marriage is over”

“No, you can’t break us apart!” Taeng slams his palms on the desk.

“Sorry Taeng, you should find someone else”

“Mr Jung, how can you do this?! Jessica loves me not Taecyeon, you can’t force her to marry him” Taeng went over to the man and held onto his shoulders.

“So what? I am not having my daughter living in that cheap, dirty old apartment with you. You will never be my son in law” he stated.

“Why? Is it because I’m not as wealthy as Taecyeon? Money can’t buy love!” he started shaking the man.

“Security, come in” Edward calls the security and pulls Taeng away and forces him out the building.

“I need to find Jessica” he mutters and quickly drove to Soshi’s café.

At Soshi’s café

Taeng ran into the café scanning around the area but couldn’t find the blonde.

“Taeng, there was a bunch of men in suits came and dragged Jessi back to the mansion” Tiffany said, worriedly.

He sighs and rubs his forehead “Her Father is arranging a marriage with Taecyeon” he told the brunette.

“What?! I thought he already approved you guys” The brunette shouted in shock.

“He already knew about this but he didn’t tell me... or should i say planned this” Taeng tightens his fist.

“I’m going to get her back” Tiffany stops him “Taeng wait”

“There will be lots of security guards there, there’s no chance you can get in”

“But I can’t let her marry Taecyeon” he said and left the area.

In Jung’s mansion

“Let me out!” Jessica bangs on her bedroom door that was locked from the outside.

Anita wants to let her daughter out but was stopped by the guards “Step aside”

“Sorry Mrs Jung but we can’t defy Mr Jung” they stood firm.

She sat on the bed hugging her pillow as tears started to form in her eyes.

I don’t want to marry Taecyeon

The blonde sobs.

Taengoo…

She walks towards the window and look down. She wanted to escape but the mansion is at least 3 storeys high, she will definitely break her leg if she jumps down. Her cell phone was taken along with her laptop, therefore she can’t contact anyone else.

Later on

Edward has came back from work. He went into the lounge to see his wife and younger daughter sitting on the couch quietly. He sighs knowing that his wife would reason with him about Jessica, but nothing is going to stop him although this could bring problems into the family.

“I’m back”

“Edward, let Jessica out. There’s no need to lock her up” Anita said.

“No, she will run away if I let her out”

“Well that’s normal for having an unwanted arranged marriage” Krystal stated.

“I’m only giving her a better future, she will thank me once she realises it”

“Edward, marrying someone you don’t love won’t give her a better future”

“I don’t care, and don’t think about letting her out” he said before leaving the room.

“What the hell, Mom this is the 21

st

 century, no parents will arrange marriages” Krystal said, frustrated.

“I know dear, we can’t let this happen. I really like Taeng and he’s my only son in law” she smiled.

“Mom you’re so cool”

Outside the large mansion, there is a figure hiding behind the tall hedges and it was no other than Taeng. He looks up the windows to find Jessica’s room but the chances are very low. However, he saw a figure with blonde hair sitting by the window sill.

Sica..

He looks around the area, making sure that the guards are out of his sight before running to the other side.

Damn, how can I get up there?

He accidently stood on a branch creating a loud snapping noise. The guards saw him and ran after him “Hey you, stop there!” Taeng ran as fast as he could but bumped into another guard, causing him to fall backwards. The tall, strong, bald man grabs his arms and folds it behind his back.

“Argh, let go!” he tries to fight back but was no use.

“What are you doing? You little thieve”

“Let’s bring him to Mr Jung”

The guards took Taeng inside the mansion.

“Well well, look who we have here” the man took the seat.

“I’m here to bring Jessica back”

“Which part do you not understand? You are not seeing my daughter again, never.”

“Mr Jung, you said we can be together if I work in Jung Enterprise. I’ll come back and help you, just don’t break us apart please” Taeng begged.

The man chuckles, “Oh Taeng, you’re so naïve” he inches close to him and whispers, “I lied.”

“I only used you for the project and business meetings” He was gobsmacked.

Taeng tightens his fist, “Why are you doing this?! Do you hate me that much?” he shouted.

“Yes, I do. Look at you, you don’t deserve my daughter”

“How much do these clothes cost? 6000won?” the guards burst out laughing.

“You should go back to Jeonju and find someone with the same class as you” the man said harshly, who is looking down and humiliating the poor boy.

“I don’t want to see you again, throw him out”

The guards drag him out in the heavy rain and throw him into the mucky puddle before closing the gate.

His teeth gritted while looking at his reflection in the dirty puddle.

I only used you for the project and business meetings

Look at you, you don’t deserve my daughter

I don’t want to see you again, throw him out

Taeng is angry, not because of Edward Jung, but himself. He hates how stupid and naïve he can be by trusting someone whom was giving him false and devastating hopes. Also how useless he is, that couldn’t protect someone he loves.

Yes, you might be right. But Jessica is not marrying Taecyeon!

Chapter Thirty-One – A little help from friends

Edward walks into Jessica’s room to see his daughter lying in bed with her back facing him.

He sighs and approaches the girl, sitting on the edge of the bed “Honey, you haven’t eaten for 2 days. Come downstairs for breakfast” he gently taps Jessica.

“I’d rather starve to death than marrying Taecyeon”

“Jessica, don’t be like this. It hurts to see you like this”

“Dad, if you love me then let me be with Taeng” she sat up and looks at the man with her red puffy eyes.

“I don’t see what’s good about him. He wants to be with you just because of money and-“

“It’s always about money isn’t it? All you care is about your stupid money!” she shouted.

“I don’t want to see you” she pulls her duvet over her head.

“Your marriage will be next week”

The man shook his head and left the room.

Tears started to pour from the blonde’s eyes again drenching her pillow “Taeng…”

*****

During these two days, Anita and Krystal have been informing Taeng about Jessica’s condition. Taeng is extremely worried that the girl hasn’t touched any food for two days. He couldn’t wait any longer therefore he decides to make his move tonight.

He came out his room fully dressed in one of the guard’s uniform that was given by Krystal. He also wore fake but realistic beard so that no one can recognise him.

“Hey guys what do you think?”

The couple burst out laughing “Hahah you look like an ahjussi!”

“Cool, so you can’t recognise me?” he asks while stroking his beard.

They shook their heads “Okay, let’s do this!”

The trio left for the mansion.

Anita told the boy that Edward has a meeting until 8pm tonight. He uses this as an advantage to bring Jessica out the mansion, although they are still a numerous of guards, guarding both inside and outside the mansion.

“Taeng, good luck”

Yul and Tiffany are waiting inside the car and also help Taeng to look out for any suspicious movements. He nodded and closes the door. He went towards the guard hoping they can’t notice him.

They just simply nodded and smiled.

“Hey”

Taeng stops before entering the mansion.

“Yeah?” he deepens his voice.

“Are you new?”

“Ah yeah, this is my first day” he lowers his head, trying to hide his face.

“All right, see you around” he patted Taeng’s shoulder.

Phew, that was close.

Taeng scans around the mansion to look for their assistants. There are many guards walking around the area and it was hard for him to not make it suspicious .He went upstairs and surprisingly there weren’t as many guards as downstairs. He peeps inside the rooms to look for Krystal.

Where is she?

“Pst, Taeng” a voice whispered “Mrs Jung” he smiled.

“Shh, here take this to Jessica’s room. It’s just down that corridor and turn right” she gave him a tray of food.

“Thank you” Taeng nodded.

“I’m afraid you have to use the window to escape, there are too many bodyguards downstairs. But don’t worry, me and Krystal will distract and lure them away”

Anita smiles, “By the way that beard looks good on you”

They let out a soft chuckle before heading separate ways.

Taeng can only feel anxiety while walking around the corner. His hands are shaking while holding the silver steel tray. He turns around the corner to see two tall muscular guards standing outside Jessica’s room. He gulps and bravely walks towards them.

“I’m here to bring food for Ms Jung”

“All right, try convincing her to eat too”

He nodded, without any eye contact. Taeng places the food on the dressing table and approaches the blonde. He pulls the duvet down to see a pillow on the bed that was shaped as a body. He felt a hard knock at the back of his head, he wanted to scream in pain but he covers his mouth, screaming in silent.

The brunette turns around to see the blonde holding a hard object trying to hit him again. But he stops her just in time.

“Sica, it’s me” Taeng whispers while gripping onto her wrist as he removes his fake beard.

“Taengoo” Jessica hugs him tightly as him caresses her back.

“Come on, let’s get you out of here”

“Sorry I’m gonna rip this” he said while looking at the expensive bed sheets.

“It’s okay” the blonde replied while keeping an eye out for him.

Taeng shred the bed sheets apart and tying it together with huge knots making sure that is it safe for two people to climb down. He then ties the bed sheets onto the bed and giving it a few tugs before wrapping it around Jessica’s weak body.

“Sica I want you to go down first” she nodded, “But come down quickly after me”

“I will” he gave her a peck and opens the window with cool breezy hitting their faces.

He pops his head out the window to see Yul and Tiffany waving at him. He then looks for the guards that are getting distracted by Anita on the right side and Krystal on the left.

“Okay, let’s go”

Jessica was shaking, worrying that she might get caught.

“It’s all right, Sica I’m here. Just look at me, don’t look down” The blonde took deep breaths and maintain eye contact with her boyfriend while abseiling down the wall. Once Jessica reaches the ground, she quickly releases the fabric around her waist and hides behind the hedge, waiting for Taeng to come down.

Taeng ties the rope around his waist but suddenly knocking can be heard.

“Hey are you done?”

He panics, he started making his way down the wall carefully and hastily before the guards could get him. He reaches the ground and quickly unties the rope around his waist.

“Hey, it’s him!” the guards shouted.

Taeng held her hand and ran towards the gate before a loud piercing siren can be heard. Tiffany opens the door for the couple, they quickly hop inside and drove away safely.

Loud panting can be heard “Phew that was so close”

The boy turns to girl to see her unconscious “Hey Sica, are you okay?!” he taps her cheeks but there’s no response.

“Baby, go to the hospital”

Yul nodded and push down the gas pedal.

*****

Jessica slowly opens her eyes to see herself in a hospital room. She notices a strong grip on her hand left hand.

“Taengoo” she said weakly “Sica! Are you all right?” Taeng quickly push the emergency bell above the hospital bed.

Doctors are nurses soon came in and did several checks on the girl.

“Ms Jung, you fainted due to lack of energy and dehydration. But you will be fine, make sure you eat more food to gain your energy back”

Jessica nodded weakly.

“We’ll go prepare your dinner” the nurses said before exiting the room, leaving the couple alone.

“Sica, how could you starve yourself? I was so worried” he hugs her.

“It’s your fault” she mumbles “Huh?” his raised his eye brows.

“Took you long enough to come rescue me” she laughs “Sorry” he pouted but earns a kiss on the cheek.

“My head still hurts” Taeng rubs the back of his head where Jessica has wracked him.

“Haha sorry, I was trying to escape”

In the apartment

“Arghh, so tired..” he slumps onto the bed after coming out the hot steamy shower. He closes his eyes as he can hear light footsteps coming near him. “Yul~ dinner’s ready” a hand landed on his forearm, dragging him onto his feet but Yul refuses to get up and pulls the girl onto the bed with him.

“Can’t we eat tomorrow?” he mumbles.

“I’m starving~” Tiffany started playing with his eyelids that are closed firmly. The boy grabs her hands and pushes his lips against hers before going to the kitchen.

“*slurp slurps* mmmm” Yul is enjoying Tiffany’s spaghetti Bolognese “Fany ah, your cooking has improved a lot” he wipes the sauce off at the corner of her lips.

“I bought it from an Italian store.” She replied bluntly but soon giggles to see her boyfriend’s expression “Just kidding, I made it” she grinned.

Yul shook his head and pours some wine into their glass. “You’re lucky that you have such an awesome boyfriend” he teased and earns a playful pinch on his arm.

“But I’m the luckiest guy to have such a beautiful and sweet girlfriend” he held her hand.

Tiffany blushes “You’re just as cheesy as ever”

She then starting adding more cheddar cheese sprinkles onto his spaghetti. 

“You should visit me more often at work” Yul said while munches on his food “And remember to lock the door” Tiffany glared at him.

Yul chuckles and wriggles his eyebrows “Okay, byunfany~”

“We haven’t spend much time together lately, you know..” the girl smirked as Yul could feel a leg caressing his under the table.

The boy gulps down the glass of wine as he could hear his loud heartbeat, making him nervous but excited at the same time. He avoided her sexual gaze and finishes his dinner quickly. Tiffany made her move by sitting on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck. She inches closer and wipes the sauce away with her own lips.

Okay, that’s it!

He lifted her up and carries her into their room, putting her down onto the bed. He let out a few loud burps from the delicious mouth watering meal that he just had.

“Ugh I’m too full” he slumps down on the bed and closed his eyes once again.

“You’re gonna gain weight if you sleep straight after dinner” the girl pokes his rosy cheeks.

“But.. I can’t even open my eyes” he replied, in a sleepy tone.

“Then what about this” he eyes widen as Tiffany straddles his waist.

They exchange glances for a few seconds.

“Let’s just go to sleep” he pulls her down, lying beside him and switches the light off.

Tiffany hits his chest and pouted.

Back in the hospital

“Come on Sica, just one more bite”

The girl shook her head “I hate hospital food” she pushes the plate away.

“I promise I’ll make you your favourite meal every day if you finish this”

“Promise?”

Taeng smiled and held up his pinkie as Jessica tangles theirs together.

Jessica opens her mouth while Taeng is feeding her. The girl wanted to go home but the doctor said she needs to stay in the hospital for tonight.

“Taengoo, come here” Jessica patted the space beside her. The boy came out the bathroom and jumps on the bed “The bed is going to collapse” he chuckles while hugging Jessica with his right arm.

“Aigoo, look at your eye bags” he planted a kiss on her forehead “How could I sleep without you?” she rested her head on his shoulder.

“Sica, I love you” he tightens the grip.

“I love you too”

“No one can separate us again”

Chapter Thirty-Two - Threaten

He swings his butt to the right, pushing the girl away but quickly earns a slap on the shoulder.”Move over~” she complains with a toothbrush in her mouth but he didn’t budge, teasing the girl. Tiffany then puts her cold hand under his t-shirt, giving him a shock. “Kekeke~”she smiles satisfyingly but Yul lifts the girl up “Shall I throw you into the bathtub huh?” he smiles with toothpaste all over his mouth.

“Then I’ll drag you with me” she replied.

The couple are spending their time longer than usual in the bathroom doing their daily routine with cute teasing involved. Yul pulls Tiffany in and kisses her sweetly, tasting each other’s fresh mint breaths.

“Can’t believe you watched me pooped” he pouts “It’s your fault”

Yul pulled a frightened expression behind Tiffany “T-there’s a-“ he was stopped by his girlfriend’s pinch “Stop it” he chuckles and planted a kiss on her cheek before leading her out the bathroom and back into their room.

“Shall we go back to bed? It’s still early” he checked his watch.

“No, we need to visit Jessi today, she’s getting discharge this afternoon”

“But…whoa” his mouth hanged open to see his girlfriend undressing. Tiffany looked over her shoulder to see her boyfriend starring at her assets. She threw her blouse at him and swings her butt slowly.

While tiffany was reaching for her cardigan in the wardrobe, an unexpected grip landed on her wrist as Yul threw her on the bed “Let’s continue where we were last night” he smiled sheepishly.

Last night huh?

“Okay” she whispers into his ear.

Tiffany’s hands landed on the hem of his shirt, gripping it. She looked at Yul as he knew exactly what to do. He lifted his body allowing Tiffany to take off his t-shirt revealing the muscular body that she sees every night. He inhaled her sweet strawberry scent and started planting kisses down her neck as Tiffany’s hand is playing with his boxers waistband.

Yul went under Tiffany’s shirt, trying to undo her bra but was stopped “I have work today” she planted a kiss on his cheek before leaving the room.

He sighs and fell flat on the bed.

*****

Jessica opens her eyes to see him sleeping with his mouth opened and drool started to come out at the side of his mouth. The blonde couldn’t help but to giggle, she quickly grabs the tissue and wipes the drool away. Taeng tightens his grip and pulls the blonde closer to him while resting his chin on her head. But the girl can feel fingers running up and down at the side of her torso.

The blonde finches and stops him.

“Looks like someone is ticklish” he smirked “So are you” she gently pinched him.

A knock on the door has startled the couple. Krystal came in the room with a smile plastered on her face.

“Unnie are you okay?” she asks worriedly “Hey Krystal, I’m fine”

“Hi” Taeng and Krystal greeted each other.

“Jeez why are you two still awkward with each other?” the blonde shook her head.

“We’re not” they said at the same time “Anyway, I bought you guys breakfast” Krystal bought freshly made croissants and Jessica’s favourite caramel coffee “Wow Krys you’re the best!”

“Your Father must be fuming last night right?” he asks curiously.

Krystal chuckles.

Flashback

“How did you let her run away, you idiots!” the man shouted angrily “S-sorry Sir, it was that boy who took Ms Jung away” they lowered their heads.

“Go find her and bring her back now!”

“Y-yes Sir” the guards left the mansion.

“What shall I do? I can’t call the police” he mutters to himself.

Edward turns and looks at Anita and Krystal who is munching on their dinner peacefully.

“Don’t look at us, we didn’t release her”

“Yeah, I didn’t recognise him since he was dressed like the guards” Krystal lied.

The man groaned in frustration and went upstairs.

Flashback ends

“But thanks to you, we didn’t get into trouble” the blonde raised her eyebrows “Huh?”

“Taeng had this planned, me and Mom we’re going drug the guards but he didn’t want to get us into trouble. So..yeah” she smiled.

Jessica turned to her boyfriend “Hehe I’m awesome right?” he grinned.

The blonde shoves the croissant into his mouth as response “Too bad the wall was too high, otherwise I could do it in Romeo and Juliet style”

The girls shook their heads and laughed.

“But Krystal thanks for your help. I should have listened to you earlier” he felt bad.

“It’s nothing, I want my sister to be happy again”

The blonde was really thankful to have Krystal as her sister.

Jessica got discharged from the hospital later that day. The couple decide to stay at the hotel, knowing that Edward will be waiting for Jessica at their apartment.

*****

Three days later

Taeng walks to the car park to get his briefcase that he left in Yul’s car but suddenly two men came and pushed him by the wall “You better tell us where Ms Jung is now!” the taller man shouted “I don’t know what you’re talking about”

“Don’t act dumb! We saw you that night” he grabs Taeng’s collar “I don’t know where she is” he lied.

The man started throwing punches into Taeng’s stomach while the other guy is holding him, not letting the boy to fight back. The brunette drops to the ground while covering his head and grunts in pain.

“Hey stop!” Yul ran towards Taeng.

“If you won’t hand Ms Jung back, you won’t be this lucky next time” they threatened before running away.

“Taeng, are you okay?” Yul checks his best buddy who is lying on the floor with bruises and cuts on his face.

“Y-yeah” he stood up slowly while clutching his stomach. “I’ll take you to the hospital”

“No, I’m fine”

But Yul ignores him and accompanies him to the hospital to get his wounds cleaned.

“Isn’t she hot?” he asks the taller brunette without taking his eyes off the nurse’s butt, but Yul rolls his eyes and press his bruised cheek leaving a painful expression on his face. Taeng’s phone started ringing, he checks the ID caller and it was Jessica. He mouthed 'Shhh' to the boy, telling him not to say his whereabouts before answering the call.

“Hello, Sica?”

“Taengoo~ where are you?~” he smiles to hear his girlfriend’s cute aegyo voice “I’m… in a convenient store” he lied, not wanting Jessica to worry.

“Can you get me chicken burritos pleaseee?” he chuckles “Sure! I’ll be back soon”

“Bye bye, love you~”

They ended the call.

Half an hour later

He sighs, “I don’t want Sica to see me like this” Yul patted his back “She’ll know sooner or later”

“Thanks Yul”

“No problem, take plenty of rest” he smiled and gave him the medication.

The shorter brunette nodded before entering the room “I’m back” he hide his face with the burritos and head lowered. Jessica got off the couch and ran to him “How’s- What happened to you?!” she shouted in shock and cups his face.

“I-it’s nothing” he went to the bed “You call that nothing? Did my Father do this to you? I’m going to go find him”

“Don’t” he held her wrist “He’ll lock you up again if you go find him”

“How could he do this to you?” Jessica’s eyes started to get watery while looking at Taeng’s beaten face.

“Sica, it’s fine” he hugs her “Does it hurt a lot?”

He smiles and shook his head, but Jessica gently touches his bruise causes him to flinch.

“Liar” As he just looked at Jessica with his puppy eyes.

*****

“H-hey Sica, will this really work?”

“My Grandma taught me this, it should work”

She wraps the hard boiled egg into a clean cloth. She then inches closer and press it against Taeng’s bruised cheek.

“ARGHHHHHHH! That hurts!” he moved away “This will get rid of the bruise, trust me”

“Do it gen- GENTLY!” he groaned once feeling the warm object pressing onto his painful area.

“See, it’s healing already”

Taeng bit his lower lip, enduring the pain. He was relieved that Jessica has finally stopped “Open up” the blonde shoves the boiled egg into his mouth.

She smiles while watching Taeng munching on the egg.

“Okay, now take off your shirt” he was surprised by what he just heard “But there’s nothing to see there” he said, shyly.

A poke has landed on his chest, leaving him another painful expression on his face. “I-I was just joking” he didn’t want to reveal his body knowing that there will be tons of bruises there but it was too late, Jessica has started to unbutton his shirt.

Taeng knew his girlfriend is very hurt to see him in this state as there is only silence from the blonde. “Sica, I don’t care how many times I will get beaten up as long as I’m with you” he smiled. Jessica hugs the latter, she wanted to tighten her grip but couldn’t, fear that it might hurt him. She wipes her tears away and applies the Chinese liniment onto his bruised skin. Groans and grunts can be heard from the boy again, but the bruises are started to change into a lighter tone.

“Take your pants off” said the blonde.

“W-what? Sica, there’s nothing down there” Taeng gulps “You sure?” she smirked.

“You just want to rub my bum cheeks, don’t you?” he grinned.

In Mr Jung’s office

The man sighs and rubbed his forehead.

“The marriage is tomorrow, and I can’t find Jessica. What am I going to do?” he mumbles to himself.

“Well there is one way to bring her back” Taecyeon crossed his arms while lying back on the chair.

The man looked at him.

“Kidnap Taeng’s sister and exchange for Jessica”

The man shook his head, “I’m not doing anything that is against the law”

“But my marriage is tomorrow, many relatives, visitors and famous businessmen will arrive, if we cancel-“

“Taecyeon, I guess we’ll have to postpone the marriage”

He gritted his teeth “No! I am not waiting any longer” He stood up and left the room.

Taecyeon’s men are now waiting for Hayeon outside Seoul University.

They can see Hayeon and Krystal walking out together, they waited for them to separate before making the move. The men pull down their balaclavas and drove off in their white van. The van stops in front of Hayeon as two men grabs and pulls her inside the vehicle.

“HELP LET-“

They taped her mouth and blindfolded her eyes.

Chapter Thirty-Three – Betrayal

A familiar ringtone has startled the girl who is busy reading a fashion magazine “Taengoo, your phone is ringing!” she shouted while the figure is in the bathroom.

“Answer it for me!” She took a glance at the caller number which was unknown “Yoboseyo?”

“Hello, is this Mr Kim Taeng?” a female voice was heard.

“No, can I leave a message?”

“This is police officer Park Min Young. His Sister, Kim Hayeon is at the police station can you please pick her up?”

Jessica raised her eyebrows “Sure, what happened?”

“She got kidnapped by a group of men today, but don’t worry she is safe now.”

Jessica froze. She quickly ended the call and drags her boyfriend out of the bathroom. The couple quickly drove to the police station to look for Hayeon, they saw the little figure sitting quietly on the chairs.

“Hayeon!” he ran to her.

The brunette could see his little sister still shaking in fear “Hayeon, it’s Oppa” he held her cold hands.

The fragile girl quickly hugs her older brother.

“How did this happen?” Jessica asks the police officers “We are still interrogating the suspects” they replied.

“And how did you find Hayeon?”

“We had an order that someone will kidnap this poor girl so we followed her” The officer looks at Hayeon who is in a trauma.

After giving a brief statement to the police, the couple took Hayeon back to the hotel.

“It’s okay Hayeon” Jessica gave the girl a hot cup of tea and caressed her back “Thanks Unnie” she smiled.

“That’s it, I’m taking you to University everyday and you’re staying with us” Taeng said.

“Oppa, I’m fine. Those men are arrested now”

“But-“

“I’ll just get Krystal to accompany me” she continued “But what if-“

“Taeng, let’s not worry too much. Don’t you think it’s weird that people wants to kidnap Hayeon?”

“Hey, did you own the mafia’s money or something?” he nudged his little sister.

“Yah why would I do that!”

He shrugs his shoulders and looks at the blonde to see her in deep thoughts “You think your Dad did this?”

“But he wouldn’t do such a thing” Jessica was sure.

“I think it has something to do with this marriage. Let’s all stay together until it’s over” she said.

The siblings nodded.

*****

The figure slams his fist on the desk with his eyebrows creased while watching the news to see his men were caught in kidnapping Hayeon.

“Bunch of useless idiots, can’t even kidnap a girl!” he shouted.

“Make sure you keep their mouths shut” he threw a block of cash to his lawyer.

“Yes Sir”

Taecyeon is now furious and pissed off that he couldn’t achieve his goal. He grabs his document and drove to Jung Enterprise.

A few days later

The couple has moved back to the apartment once Krystal informs them Edward is no longer bothered about the marriage and he has postponed it. Taeng and Jessica already have plans for the future if Edward decides to break them apart again.

In Yulti’s room

Tiffany pulls the duvet closer while curling up “Baby I’m cold” Yul mumbles reaching for the duvet but the girl just ignores him.

He gave the duvet a tough pull, stealing it “Give me it back” Tiffany started tugging it.

“No way” he pulls it closer to him.

She sighs in frustration and pushed him off the bed, but Yul held onto the brunette joining him on the ground.

They look at each other’s messy hair and morning face while giggling.

“Come here babe” he wraps the duvet over her and hugs her tightly “Mm, you’re more comfortable than the bed” she snuggles closer.

Yul chuckles and planted a kiss on her forehead.

Meanwhile in Taengsic’s room

“Mmm mhuohooh…. Hhahah” Taeng is moaning and caressing himself in his sleep again.

However the boy woke up once he saw his girlfriend’s glare in his dream. He stretched and let out a wide yawn before turning to his right side.

He jumps to see the girl smiling at him “You scared me” he felt his heartbeat “Are you’re up early today” he smiles.

“Yeah, your loud moaning woke me up” she laughs “I-I wasn’t moaning” he lied on his stomach.

“So what kind of dream did you have?” she teased “I don’t remember” he buried his face into the pillow.

Jessica smirked and whispers something in his ear, the blonde chuckles to see his face flushed “I’ll let you off since you moaned my name and not someone else’s. Otherwise you’re dead” she stated and goes back to sleep. Taeng wraps his arms around her waist and whispers something back with a perverted smile on his face.

Jessica glanced at Taeng over her shoulder.

“Taengoo, will you stop being a creepy perverted ahjussi?” she laughs and closed her eyes.

In Jung Enterprise

The man walks into his office to see Taecyeon sitting on his leather chair with his legs crossed resting on the desk with an arrogant smirk on his face.

“Hello Edward”

“Taecyeon, what are you doing here?”

He chuckles, “Why wouldn’t I be here? This is my room after all”

“What are you talking about?”

Taecyeon rose up from his seat and straightens his suit “I got a surprise to tell you. But don’t get too surprised because you might get a heart attack” he said cockily.

The older man raised his eyebrows to see Taecyeon speaking disrespectfully to him.

“Jung Enterprise is no longer yours.”

“What?” the man was shocked.

Edward let out a fake chuckle, “Taecyeon, enough with your jokes. I have a meeting-“

Taecyeon threw the document on the desk in front of Edward “You have signed your authority and offered the CEO position to me”

“T-this can’t be” Edward hands started shaking while looking through the documents.

“I must thank you for trusting me so much”

Flashback

“That’s good, anyway did you come here for something else?”

“Oh yeah, please take a look at this” Taecyeon gave Edward a document.

“I have a friend in America that wants to co-operate with us. He owns a large fashion company in the US and it’s very popular”

“If you sign the contract, he’ll give us 30% profit by the end of this year”

Edward smiles and grabs his pen “Taecyeon, I trust you”

He scribbles his signature on the paper without looking at it before giving it back to Taecyeon “Thank you very much Edward”

“Just take care of my Daughter in the future”

Taecyeon smiles and nodded.

Flashback ends

“You lied to me!” the man shouted and grabs Taecyeon’s collar “Edward, you’re a fool. A fool who only cares about his money”

“Why are you doing this do me! I gave you everything that I could!”

Taecyeon then pushes Edward on the ground.

“I’m only using Jessica to get this company and your inheritance. But since our marriage got cancelled, I have no choice but to make a move on you Edward so don’t blame me” He said while dusting himself.

“So you never liked her?”

“I did…”

“But that was in High school” he continued.

“How did I trust you? I’m so stupid!” he gritted his teeth “Yes you are. You’ve lost your great son in law too, Kim Taeng”

The brunette calls his secretary to bring the security in. The security came in and picks the man up who was the owner of this company.

“Goodbye Edward” he waved to the man before the security drags him out.

“Let me go!” he shouted and tries to release himself.

The men ignore him and continue dragging him out the building “You better let me go now or you’re fired!”

The men chuckles, “Go ahead, you’re no longer the CEO of Jung Enterprise.”

They pushed him out the entrance door and lock it.

Rain started to fall from the sky. The man looks at the building with his teary eyes, the building he has created with his own hands is now taken by the person he trusted and appreciated. He felt sorrow, angry and betrayed. But his visions started to bur and collapsed on the cold, hard, went ground.

Chapter Thirty-Four – Happy Together

The couple stops and took a deep breath while standing outside Edward’s private room in Seoul hospital after receiving a phone call from Anita early this afternoon. They gave the door a few knocks before entering the room to see Anita and Krystal sitting by Edward’s bed.

“Mom” The blonde walks towards her mother.

Jessica receives a hug as she caresses her mother’s back consoling her.

“Your Father suddenly fainted outside the company. The doctor said his blood pressure was higher than normal with emotional distress” Anita said while looking at her husband.

Jessica turns to her unconscious father lying on the bed “When will he wake up?” she took his hand.

“He should wake up in the next 24 hours” said her sister.

“Why don’t you go home first? Me and Sica will look after Mr Jung” Taeng suggested.

They nodded “Thank you Taeng, call me when he wakes up” The woman patted his back.

“I will” he smiled and nodded as they left the room.

Jessica pulls a chair and sat beside her father “Don’t worry, he’ll wake up” the boy consoles his girlfriend while hugging her shoulder.

Next morning

The couple are watching TV while eating their breakfast in the private room, waiting for Edward to wake up. However, they were startled when Taecyeon’s face appeared in the news with the headline ‘New CEO, Ok Taecyeon takes over Jung Enterprise’.

Jung Enterprise is one of the most famous industries in America which has recently expanded in Seoul. The company today has announced a former business partner, Ok Taecyeon as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors.

The couple were really shocked after hearing what’s on news.

“H-how did this happen? My Dad wouldn’t give anyone his company, not even Taecyeon”

“Maybe that’s why he fainted” Taeng looked at the man.

Edward’s fingers started twitch, he opens his eyes slowly to see his daughter beside him.

“Dad! Are you okay?!” Jessica tightens her grip, holding his hand.

Taeng quickly switches off the TV with the remote, not wanting Edward to see the news that could increase his blood pressure again.

The man nodded weakly.

“Wa-ter” he mutters. Taeng quickly got up and brings a glass of water to Edward.

Edward made eye contact with the boy. He didn’t want to see Taeng, not because he still hates the latter but it’s because he doesn’t have the guts to face him. He knew he was very wrong to look down on Taeng and how he treated him.

“Thank you” he took the glass and avoided the eye contact.

“You’re welcome, I’ll go get you some food” he said and left the room.

“Dad, we’re so worried about you”

“Honey, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have arranged your marriage, especially with Taecyeon. I was so wrong. He was only after our inheritance and Jung Enterprise” he lowered his head.

“Daddy it’s okay. It’s okay” Jessica consoles her Father and hugged him.

Moments later, Taeng came into the room but the blonde was nowhere in sight.

The room is now filled with awkwardness and silence.

He gulps and looks at the man which is looking back at him “I-I bought congee, if that’s okay”

“I want sandwich” the man said.

Taeng nodded and turns around heading out the room.

“Wait” He turns to the man with an expression that he cannot read.

“Come here” he gulps again and slowly approaches to him.

“Feed me”

“Huh?”

Edward points at the pot of rice porridge filled with delicious flavours then points at his mouth signalling the boy to feed him. Taeng quickly opens the lid and scoops the warm fluffy porridge; he cools it down before putting it inside Edward’s mouth.

Edwards takes in scoops and scoops.

“Ah” he opens his mouth again.

A smile has escaped Taeng’s lips as he has never seen the man like this before.

“T-there’s none left” He showed him the empty pot as the man caresses him tummy in satisfaction.

“Do you want more? I’ll go get you som-“the brunette stood up but was stopped once he felt a grip on his wrist.

“Sit down”

Taeng sat down nervously. He gulps harder as he can feel Edward observing him from head to toe. He is afraid that he will receive some harsh scolding from the man or even to tell him leave his precious daughter alone again.

Sica… help…

“I’m sorry.”

“Hm?” Taeng lifted his head up.

“Taeng, I’m sorry”

“Eh?” He couldn’t believe what he just heard.

“I said I’m sorry!” The man said it twice as loud.

The man let out a chuckle to see Taeng’s blank face.

“Listen, I… I shouldn’t have looked down on you, humiliated you and trying to break you and Jessica apart. I was a dishonest, prejudice selfish man, very selfish. I thought money was the only thing that could give my daughter happiness but… I was so wrong. I have learnt my lesson from Taecyeon yesterday. Money wouldn’t bring happiness to people but only greed and selfishness. Taeng, I have plenty of money but lost all my loved ones, I felt devastated. Please take good care of Jessica and be yourself” he smiled.

“And…will you forgive me?”

Silence was all there is.

But suddenly, Edward was surprised by Taeng’s tight bear hug, the smiles and patted his back for accepting his forgiveness.

“Awwwh” the girls were just standing a few meters behind them, watching the scene.

He quickly pulls away as the Jungs teases him, Jessica also gave him a peck making him blush in front of her family.

“So Dad, are you going to let unnie and Taeng oppa be together now?” Krystal asks seriously.

The man sighs, “Even if I’m going to break them up now, they will still run away and live happily together. So who am I to decide?” he joked.

“So… that’s a yes?” Taeng asks naively.

“Jeez, this kid” he mutters under his breath “YES!”

*****

Edward got discharged from the hospital later that day, he also invited Taeng to his mansion for dinner tonight.

“Ottokae, what should I wear?” He mumbles while looking through his clothes in the wardrobe.

“Just wear what you’re wearing now” The blonde said who is busy reading a book.

“But this is too casual” he looks in the mirror.

Jessica shook her head and sighs “Taengoo, we’re only going for dinner at my house not some kind of party or a date”

“But…”

Jessica closes her book and cups Taeng’s face.

“Do as I say” she stares deeply into his brown orbs.

“Araso princess”

Jessica smiles and seals their lips together. Taeng lifts the girl up and throws her on the bed with him on top as the blonde wraps her arms around his neck.

“I’m so happy that your Father finally accepts me”

“Nope, he still hasn’t approved you as his son in law. You better work harder” The blonde pinches his baby cheeks.

“Aish too much work, I might find someone else instead” he joked.

“You dare” she twists his ear lightly.

Taeng chuckles in response.

“Come on, let’s go”

“Carry me”

Jessica wraps her arms around his neck again as the boy lifted her up without a problem.

*****

“Dinner is nearly ready”

The maids and chefs are preparing a huge feast for the Jungs.

“I wonder where your Dad is, Taeng can you go find him?” Anita asks.

“Sure” He rose up from the couch and went to look for the man. While Taeng was looking for him along the corridors, he spotted Edward in the greenhouse at the back garden. He made his way down and went into a large garden that looks like a maze.

He opens the glass door to smell the freshness of plants and flowers. He walks towards the man who is busy watering his plant pots.

“Did you plant all these?” the boys asks.

“Yes and Anita too” Edward smiled.

“They’re beautiful” Taeng said while looking at the healthy and vigorous colourful flowers.

“You must have a lot of patience” he continued.

“I hardly touch these ever since I started working in Jung Enterprise”

Edward then let out a loud sigh.

Taeng patted his back to console him. He knows that Edward must have felt awful losing his company by someone he trusted.

“Are you planning to get Jung Enterprise back?”

“Taeng, I’m tired. Even if I get my company back I don’t think I’ll be able to continue. I’m getting old now, I should retire soon” he replied and picks up the watering can.

“But it’s really a shame that Taecyeon stole it from you”

“I guess that’s karma. I have done many bad and horrible things in the past, and I regretted it” he sighs again.

“Why don’t you tell Taecyeon’s Dad about this? I’m sure he’ll do something about it right?” he questioned.

Edwards puts the watering can on the side “Taecyeon’s Dad has passed away a few months ago because of his illness. His Father and I have known each other for a long time, once he found out he’s got leukemia he told me to take care of Taecyeon so I decide to arrange his marriage with Jessica. He was a nice kid back then, he was smart, polite and confident. But as he grew older, he has changed into a different person” he sighs and shook his head in disappointment.

He turns to Taeng and held his shoulders.

“Taeng, you’re a nice kid. Whatever you do, please don’t become like me”

“But I want to be a good entrepreneur like you” he grinned.

Edward laughs and patted his shoulder “Me and Anita are going to Japan next week, so I’m counting on you to look after my princess”

Taeng nodded “No problem”

“Here, this is for you”

Edward gave him a plant pot.

“A cactus?” The boy examines the spiky plant.

The man nodded, “Yes take care of it”

“Okay, OW!”

The older man chuckles to see him flinches as he accidentally touches the plant.

“Dad! Taengoo! Come on, dinner’s ready!” Jessica shouted while running towards them.

Bonus byun moment

“Pfft I bet mines bigger than yours” the shorter brunette bragged.

“Yeah right, I bet it’s a midget like you!” Yul fires back.

“Fine, let’s get it out and see whose bigger”

Jessica and Tiffany have just walked past their room, but stopped and peeps through the door once they heard something interesting. They could only see their boyfriend sitting on the bed with their backs facing the door and hands in a certain position that could not be seen.

“Da-Ta! See, told you it’s big” Yul grins.

"Whoa, that’s hairy… and big” Taeng’s eyes widen but his hand were about to touch it.

“Yah! Don’t touch it!” Taeng retreated once he felt a slap on his hand.

“Wae? You can touch mine” he laughs.

The girls looked at each other with a smirk on their faces “I am so going to see that tonight”

In YulTi’s room

Yul joins Tiffany on the bed once he came out the shower. Tiffany leans onto his shoulder and breathes onto his warm skin, Yul could feel the heat and kisses his girlfriend passionately with hands running along her thighs. Tiffany pulls away and licks her lips “Baby, is there something you want to show me?” she winked.

But Yul looks at her blankly “You know, something big and hairy…” she started drawing circles onto his chest.

“Ahh, yes. Fany ah~ Close your eyes” he smiled.

Tiffany giggles and closes her eyes.

A few seconds later “Okay, open up”

The brunette’s excited expression has disappeared to see an ugly, green spiky cactus in front of her. “Eww get that thing away!” she pushes the plant away but it fell onto Yul’s thigh, “Arghh ow!!” he rubs his sore spot continuously to ease the pain.

“Are you okay?” she asks worriedly “I thought you said you wanted to see it” Yul pouted.

“Jeez not a cactus” she mutters under her breath.

“Huh?”

“Nothing. I’m going to sleep” she said grumpily and pulls the duvet over her head.

Yul smiles and shook his head, he turns the light off and cuddles tiffany’s waist.

“Baby~ just say what you want to see next time” he chuckles and planted a kiss on her cheek.

Tiffany whispers something into his ear quickly and Yul knocks their door before turning the light on.

In Taengsic’s room 

“Hey Sica, is it really that small? I thought it was average”

“It’s ugly too”

“Why the hell are you guys playing with the cactus in the bedroom anyway..that’s just so wrong” she crossed her arms as she watches Taeng watering the cactus that Edward gave him.

“We were just experimenting something, are you jealous?”

“No, I hate being trolled” she mumbles.

Taeng smiles at the moody ice princess, he jumps in bed and grabs her hand.

“It’s not small at all”

“Huh?”