"All right, let me rephrase." 

He pulled her up and made her stand straight. 

"Listen to me carefully, Kim Aera!" he said, holding her hands and looking into her eyes. 

"Perhaps it began as a misunderstanding and then evolved into a lie. But what I have right now isn't even close to any of those. It is not a misunderstanding, but rather an understanding, and it is not a lie, but rather the truth. I can't really figure out when our pretentious behavior turned into a real one. When your annoying habits started to flutter my heart. When your laughter felt like the most beautiful music to my ears. I secretly enjoyed the feeling when my fans began to become yours. I'm not sure what that feeling is called, but your smile warms my heart, your hug quickens my heartbeat, your kiss makes butterflies dance in my stomach, and your presence makes my life beautiful. You keep referring to me as a con man, but you are the con woman. Without my permission, you stole my heart, and I'm eager to give you my soul as well."

He took a deep breath before continuing, "Kim Aera, would you marry me and be mine forever? I really love you the way you are. I don't want you to change a bit. No, wait- I think I should change something!"

Aera was taken aback. Her hands were on her mouth, and happy tears were streaming down her cheeks. 

"How do you want me to change?" She spoke in a muffled voice.

"How about your last name? Jeon Aera. I think it sounds better." He winked as she pulled him into a hug.

He grabbed a box from her pocket that he had been carrying around for who knows how many days. He sat on his knees, opened the box, and took her hand in his. "Will you marry me and give birth to my 5 kids?"

"Yaaa you pervert!" Aera slapped his arm playfully with a smile as she wiped her tears. 

"Yes! Thousand times Yes, KOOKIE. I love you and I will marry you, my con man."

"I love you too, my con woman."

"So ready to be Con man's love?" he asked as he put the ring onto her finger.

"Ready to be CON MAN'S AERA"

[Aera means love]

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And they lived happily ever after.

𝐂𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 ✔

© Vini Shah ™ 2021

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The credits for my book title go to my bestie, my partner, the one I have to share my Tae with (it's not like I'm complaining), my soulmate- TaeSteller. Thank you for being my proofreader for this book, thank you for helping me with everything, and most important of all, thank you for existing and making my life meaningful. I love you, babe! ❤

(-Yours, TaeKimchi)

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