CH 22

When I peeked out the window while working, I noticed that it was snowing.

I was going to meet Choi Sung-hoon after work this evening, but it felt so nice to imagine myself walking through the white snowy scenery.

I think it would be fun to make a snowman together. Blow the cold out of our red hands, pick up falling leaves, dress them up, build arms out of tree branches, and place them in the bus stop’s corner.

I want to meet him soon, but it’s still only two o’clock. When do I get home from work…

The assistant approached me as I was sitting on my desk with a lack of motivation.

“Seo-yu ssi, △ △ C&T Mulsan was looking for you. Give him a call.

“△△ C&T Mulsan? Why? Who?”

“Park Jin-cheol kept looking for you. He called the company again, even though I gave him your phone number.”

Ah, I blocked it…

“Yeah, I got it. I will call him later.”

The assistant gave me Park Jin-cheol’s number. I looked over the message with the number on it before folding it and putting it in my wallet. If he had something to say, he would have called me with a different number. I don’t want to get tangled up in this.

Sung-hoon ssi [Where exactly is the company?]

At about 5 o’clock, a message came from Choi Sung-hoon.

[You have to go further from Sindang Station, but why? haha]

Sung-hoon ssi [I’m near Sindang Station now]

What!

I was surprised and hurried out into the hallway and make a phone call right away. The phone was answered by a cheerful voice.

– I didn’t mean to interrupt your work.

“No, you’re here to pick me up. Is work a problem?”

“How did you come all the way here? Oh, there’s still a little over an hour before work over. How are you going to wait? Are you done with work, Sung-hoon ssi?”

– Yes, I couldn’t wait to see you as soon as possible.

My ears are about to melt.

I told the location of the company and spun around in place. Even if I return right now, I won’t be able to work. I’m so excited that I’m afraid my heart will burst.

“Seo-yu ssi, what are you doing here?”

When the section chief was passing through the corridor, he stopped when he saw me excitedly clinging to the wall.

“I’m cooling off. I was so excited to meet my lover today.”

“Lover? Ha, as expected, you’re fast. aren’t we late for kindergarten?”

In truth, we’re still flirting, but I claimed that he was my lover. With a sly smirk, the section chief approached and gently caressed my back before grabbing me.

“Are you meeting him since Monday? You must be pretty desperate with this thin waist. Hmm? I’m curious as well.”

“It’s not as desperate as the section chief, so don’t worry about it. Get your hands off me… ugh.”

As I frowned and grabbed my wrist, the kinky bastard came and pressed me against the wall.

“How does Seo-yu ssi know if I am desperate or not? You have never experienced it before.”

The kinky bastard pressed me against the wall and sniffed my neck.

It’s disgusting. It’s really disgusting.

“Oh, don’t you take it off quickly? Shall I give you a fuck like back then?”

“Oh my gosh, so scary.”

I twisted my body and lifted my knees in an attempt to truly hit him, but he managed to get away.

Fucking pervert.

I scratched the back of my neck and locked my gaze on him.

“Don’t give me that look. Because it makes me horny.”

“Damn it, how many times do you want me to hit you with that attitude of yours?”

“Because you say something like this, it makes me even hornier.”

Later in the day, I’ll need a lot of drinks.

I was staring at him with hatred when an employee came out of the office. The employee returned after being stunned by the unpleasant and strange atmosphere here. Only then did the section chief bastard follow him into the office, saying, “Have a good time with your lover.” He seemed to intend to join the team as soon as possible.

I went to the bathroom and rubbed my back neck.

I’d like to tell Choi Sung-hoon about this. The section chief continues to exaggerate and sexually harass me, and it’s driving me insane.

However, given my ex-boyfriends’ reactions thus far, I think it’s best not to tell him.

I washed my face with cold water and decided to erase what had just happened from my memory.

It’s okay. Nothing happened. It wasn’t a big deal.

Sigh…

I took a few deep breaths and looked in the mirror, and it was instantly forgotten. I’m really good at forgetting stuff like this.

I returned to my seat and finished my job, then organized my desk as soon as it was 6 o’clock. My heart sped up as I realized Choi Seong-Hoon was waiting downstairs.

“Seo-yu ssi, are you leaving on time today?”

“Seo-yu, have a date today.”

“Oh, really? Good for you~!”

“Haha, good work.”

I dashed out of the office, carrying a shopping bag and a muffler. It was a building without elevators, so I almost fell while running down the stairs.

A cup of coffee and a bouquet of red roses were laid in front of him.

I entered the cafe as if I were possessed. Ho-in ssi greeted me cheerfully, but I merely nodded as my gaze fixed on Choi Sung-hoon. He looked back at me while gazing at his phone, as though he was aware of my presence.

“Seo-yu ssi.”

When he saw me, his cold face warmed up like the spring sun. Choi Sung-hoon approached me holding a bouquet of roses and waving the hem of his coat.

He gave me a bouquet of roses.

“As expected, it looks good on you. Roses.”

“… What day is it today?”

“It’s the day I met Seo-yu ssi.”

Ah… This man was really good at saying things that make me feel ticklish. Really good.

“So pretty. Thank you.”

I buried my face in the bouquet and smelled it.

When I heard that my pheromone was a wet rose petal scent, I hated roses since then. However, there are just two types of flowers from now on, not roses and roses. I wonder since when roses have been so pretty.

“Here, please take this. It’s a gift.”

I wasn’t planning on giving it to him right now, but I was overjoyed and did it straight away. Choi Sung-hoon Choi, who got the shopping bag, immediately opened the wrapping paper with his big hand, took the muffler from the inside, and smiled brightly.

“It’s the perfect gift for me. Thank you.”

He wrapped it around his neck right away, and the charcoal gray cashmere scarf suited him so well that he looked like an advertising model.

“I picked it with Sung-hyun. I thought this color would look best on you and I’m right.”

“Choi Seong-hyun? When did you meet again?”

“The day before yesterday.”

I reached up and straightened the wrinkles of the scarf.

I can’t believe he was showing his neck on such a cold snowy day. What would have happened if I hadn’t given him a scarf?

I am pleased with my present. It was so perfect that it made me giggle.

When I looked up at him after cleaning up, Choi Sung-hoon was staring at me with the expression of looking at a baby cat lying down and rolling around at a cat cafe where I had previously visited.

I don’t know if it’s okay for me to say this, but he seems to be looking at something very cute and lovely.

Even the scars on his cheeks, which others could find disgusting, looked pleasant.

I was shy and avoided his gaze.

“Please take a seat here and wait for me. I’ll bring out the car.”

“Yes…”

Choi Sung-hoon gently wrapped his arms around my shoulder and kissed me on the forehead. It was a very natural act.

I sat in the seat where Choi Sung-hoon sat and I suddenly came to my senses as I stared blankly at the rose bouquet. I hurriedly took out my phone and took a picture.

I took it at the prettiest angle and sent it to Won-jo.

[(photos)]

[Choi Sung-hoon gave me a bouquet of roses, haha]

Won-jo [Ah, shit. How many days has it been since you contacted me?]

Won-jo [It looks expensive. Good for you.]

Won-jo [You happy?]

I immediately read it and faithfully filled my ego with it.

I would have been more proud if I had more friends. Won-jo is the only friend I have… I’m sad.

Then I turned it to my Messenger profile picture.

Ex-boyfriends, are you watching?

I’m hoping that everyone in the world will see it. This gorgeous bouquet of roses.

When Sung-hyun kept trying to get me to use SNS, I should have done it sooner. Since I thought of it, I should tell Sung-hyun about it.

I should send the picture as well.

[(photos)]

[Your older brother gave it to me, haha]

Sung-hyun-i [?]

Sung-hyun-i [As if he would.]

Sung-hyun-i [No, but- Whose older brother are you having an affair with- What about my older brother? I’m going to report you to my older brother!!]

[Hahahaha]

[Your older brother gave it to, haha.]

Sung-hyun’s reaction was so hilarious that I actually burst out laughing. In the end, Sung-hyun called.

Someone from behind pushed out a take-out cup as I held my stomach and laughed. In the midst of the strong aroma of roses, there was a delicate scent of citron tea.

“Have some citron tea…”

“Ah, Ho-in ssi.”

I was startled to hear a familiar voice.

That’s right. I completely forgot that this was a cafe.

It was really satisfying to think that Choi Seong-hoon and I would have attracted all of the guests. I took a quick look around and sure enough, everyone was staring at me.

You’ve never seen such a big, intimidating, handsome man, right? Isn’t he awesome? Fufu…

Aren’t the people at the company, especially the section chief bastards, passing by? I wish he could see this magnificent bouquet.

“Thank you. I’ll drink well.”

I smiled and drank citron tea, but I soon stopped smiling.

Ho-in looked somewhat tired and had a stiff expression on his face. He asked with a gloomy expression and possibly unwell.

“Did you decide to go out with that Alpha?”

“No, no. We’re still just flirting.”

“But he gave you a bouquet and a kiss on the forehead.”

“Oh…”

That’s right?  Even if we’re at the flirting stage, kiss on the forehead… It sounds weird.

“I’m not sure. There was no official talk of dating, but maybe we are dating…”

“How can you not be sure about that? If you’re not dating, you have to draw a line.”

Ho-in scolded me for being quite uncertain about this. That was very appropriate advice.

“That person, he’s quite big. Where is his workplace… Is he an athlete?”

Ho-in mentioned a job or an athlete, but he probably wanted to ask if he was a gangster.

“He is an office worker. He probably works in Nonhyeon. The meeting location for today is also Nonhyeon, but he came here to pick me up.”

“Didn’t you say he is an Extremely dominant Alpha?”

The tone of Ho-in’s voice was harsh. In truth, his gaze was fierce. Ho-in raised one eyebrow when I nodded.

“Seo-yu ssi, isn’t this week your heat cycle? Are you planning to spend it with him again?”

I got goosebumps for a moment. If I wasn’t a recessive Omega, it was right to have my heat this week.

I’m not sure why Ho-in kept track of my heat period.

Perhaps he was worried that I would emit pheromones as I wandered around.

I put aside my uneasy thoughts and answered with a smile.

“Because I’m a recessive, my heat is still a long way off.”

“… Oh, okay, that’s a good thing.”

I don’t know why he feels relieved.

Ho-in bit his lower lip. His dry lips looked like they were about to bleed.

“On the weekend, did you go out to buy a scarf? You said you were going to rest at home.”

“Oh, yes.  I’ve gotten so much from him, so I need to repay him. I spent some time with Sung-hoon’s younger brother.”

“… You know his family… ”

Ho-in’s voice cracked low. It felt unfamiliar to me because he was always excited spoke in a higher tone.

“Are you okay?”

I approached him because I was quite worried. When I tilted my head to look at his face, Ho-in’s face turned pale.

“Is something wrong? Your complexion doesn’t look good.”

“… No, it’s just…”

The horn sounded for a long time at that moment. Ho-in and I were startled, and when I looked out the window, I saw Choi Sung-hoon’s car on the road.

Choi Sung-hoon hurriedly opened the driver’s door and come out, as if he couldn’t wait any longer. As he has long legs, he quickly walks in and opened the door… The way he walked powerfully in the white snow was overly sexy.

“Seo-yu ssi.”

“Yes, I’ll be there. I’m leaving right now.”

With a bouquet of roses in my arms and a cup of citron tea in my hand, I bid Ho-in farewell.

“If you’re not feeling well, go home early. You’re going to faint if you work like last week.”

“… Thank you… Have a good time, Seo-yu ssi.”

Ho-in smiled, but it was so vague that he seemed to squeeze it with all the might he had left.

Choi Sung-hoon, who I thought would go out right away, stopped and stared coldly at Ho-in. It was very cold eyes.

Should I introduce them?

Choi Sung-hoon had already taken my hand and left the cafe by the time I had finished thinking about it. It was a more relaxed gesture than when he first walked in. I walked into his car like I was being dragged.

Choi Sung-hoon placed my bouquet in the back seat.

I think I need to fasten the seat belt on it… I’ll be devastated if even one petal comes off.

The inside of the car was warm. Choi Seong-hoon brushed off the snow that had accumulated in the meantime and fastened the seat belt. Then he asked,

“Is that the Omega? He made you a cake that wasn’t on the menu.”

“Yes, that’s right. He seems to be exhausted. Even when I was going to and from work that night, Ho-in ssi cafe was always open.”

“It seems that he opens early and closes late.”

“Thanks to that, I would stop by on my way to work every day, get some delicious drinks, and chat. I heard that it was only for two weeks for some reason, and they said they would return to normal business hours from this week.”

“…”

“I’m worried that he’ll pass out shortly. As you can see, he’s a bit of a delicate person.”

I was concerned and returned my gaze to the window. However, Ho-in was nowhere to be seen.

I hope he won’t pass out while working.

As a fellow Omega, I was worried in many ways. He’s the same age as me and has a smaller frame than I do. I was more concerned since he seemed to have a weak personality. His mind seems to be unstable just now…

Choi Sung-hoon, who had gripped my chin and made me look at him, kissed me as it was at that moment.

I thought it was a light and soft kiss, then the lips pressed together again. He wrapped his arms around the back of my head and kissed me deeply as if he was about to eat me. His thick tongue pressed against the roof of my mouth and wrapped around mine.  I was distracted by the sensation of my tongue being caressed as he swung it around and sucked it in deeply.

The kiss continued until I was out of breath and gently pushed him on the shoulder.

I gasped to my chest and took a few breaths as his lips parted.

Haa, haa…

“Seo-yu ssi.”

Choi Sung-hoon put his hands around my cheek and looked down with a deep and dark gaze without any distraction.

“Don’t worry too much about other people in front of me.”

“…”

“I’m sorry. I didn’t know, but I guess I was a jealous person.”

“Jealousy… That’s good… You can do more…”

Choi Sung-hoon caressed my lips with his finger and smiled slightly as I mumbled with a fuzzy mind.

It was at that point that my concerns about Ho-in slipped away.