Chapter 83 – Episode 83. Senior Chaeyoung (2)

“Then shall we go get something to eat?”

Chaeyoung put down the remaining coffee and then got up from her seat.

It was lunchtime, and there was no reason to refuse, so I got up as well.

“Did you come by car?”

“No.”

“Then you can ride in my car together.”

I followed Chaeyoung to the parking lot.

As I entered the parking lot, I could tell right away which car was Chaeyoung’s car.

“The car is different from last time?”

“Is that so? I don’t remember what I rode last time.”

“…”

Chaeyoung naturally walked up to the car and opened the door.

As expected from an expensive car, it was not ordinary.

The car door opened upward instead of sideways.

“Why do you want to binge-watch?”

I was looking at the car door opening upwards in amazement, and then Chaeyoung asked me.

“No, I just watched it because it was fascinating.”

“Really? Don’t all men want to drive nice cars?”

“I don’t particularly…”

“Isn’t it because you feel burdened? Or do you perhaps not have a license?”

“I have a license. And I prefer having someone else drive me.”

“What, are you trying to treat me like a driver?”

“… That’s not it. Let’s get going.”

“Yes, yes, the driver will drive quietly.”

“…”

Chaeyoung started her car and left the parking lot.

“Are there any foods you like to eat or foods you like to eat?”

“Nothing.”

“Really? Then I eat what I want?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

She really didn’t have anything to hide or want to eat, so she answered appropriately and looked at the scenery outside the window.

And when she came to her senses again, she had arrived at the restaurant in the hotel.

“Why are you looking like that? It’s pretty good here, but you don’t like it?”

“… No.”

Well, when I went to eat with Chaeyoung, I shouldn’t have thought we would go to a regular restaurant.

I quickly resigned myself and began to taste the courses that started coming out one by one.

“Maybe it’s because it’s still hot, but I like white better.”

Before I knew it, Chaeyoung had ordered a glass of wine and was sipping it.

When I saw Chaeyoung drinking her drink, I had a question.

“Sister, then what are you going to do about driving?”

“Sunwoo, you can do it. I heard you have a license.”

“…”

Shouldn’t you have told me that you got your license…

Chaeyoung smiled and drank the rest of her wine.

In the end, when she left the restaurant, I ended up driving.

I was a little nervous about driving for the first time in a long time.

“Take it easy~”

“…”

“Driver, you have to leave, right?”

“… Yes, yes, we will leave.”

Chaeyoung told me not to be nervous, but she didn’t help me relax at all.

If there is an accident, how much will the repair cost be?

Because of Chaeyoung’s personality, she wouldn’t charge me for the repairs, but I didn’t want to remain as a burden in her mind.

I started driving the car as carefully as possible.

“Turn left there. Okay. Then just go straight into the parking lot.”

“… Phew.”

After entering the parking lot and parking, I sighed.

I was a little nervous because it was my first time driving in a long time, but fortunately I was able to arrive at my destination without incident.

The fact that nothing much happened was probably largely due to the car.

People who normally would not give way easily gave way, perhaps because of the car.

Actually, even if it were me, I think I would give in if an apartment next to me rolled over.

“Okay then, shall we go?”

Following Chaeyoung’s directions, we arrived at a department store.

Chaeyoung noona immediately took the elevator and headed to the luxury store.

And then she immediately started visiting luxury stores.

I emptied my mind of her and followed behind Chaeyoung, acting as a porter.

I was worried that there might be too much luggage, but fortunately, most of the items were delivered, and I only had to carry a few items.

While I was emptying my thoughts and acting as a porter, Chaeyoung put clothes on my body.

“Hmm, not bad.”

“… What is it?”

“This, that, and that. Pack it up right away.”

“Yes, sir, I understand.”

“What is it?”

Without me having time to stop her, Chaeyoung finished paying and handed over several of her clothes to me.

“I’m giving you compensation for carrying around luggage.”

“No, there is no need.”

“You had a hard time being dragged around here and there.”

“It’s done.”

“… Is it really not necessary?”

In response to my continued rejection, Chaeyoung narrowed her eyes and glared at me.

“Yes. There is really no need.”

I didn’t push back either, so I hardened my expression and handed the clothes over to Chaeyoung.

“Really? I have no use for it, so why don’t you just leave it there?”

Chaeyoung put her clothes down on the floor, turned around, and walked toward her next store.

“Oh, really…”

I had no choice but to take my clothes back and follow behind.

“Anyway, are you planning on staying here? How long… Huh?”

As I was following Chaeyoung, her familiar face came into view.

I made eye contact with Sihyeon, who was walking towards me from the opposite direction.

Sihyeon, who made eye contact with me, stood there blankly for a moment and then began to quickly approach me.

“Seonwoo, what are you doing here? What are all that luggage?”

“Oh, that’s…”

“Seonwoo, what are you doing? Aren’t you coming?”

When I seemed to be late, Chaeyoung came out of the store again and looked for me.

Sihyeon’s expression quickly hardened when he met Chaeyoung’s eyes.

“Oh, isn’t it Sihyeon? Hello?”

“I don’t think I’m close enough to you to call you by your name? Why is he with Sunwoo?”

“Oh, I promised to see Sunwoo today. I guess I didn’t tell you?”

The cold gaze that was looking at Chaeyoung turned back to me.

“What does this mean?”

“How did this happen…”

“Did you postpone today’s date, so you could meet this person?”

“I can explain. Just take a moment.”

I felt like I got caught cheating.

I tried to explain to Sihyeon as quickly as possible, but it was unclear where to start.

Since I was going to start with the past, I was concerned about having to bring up Sihyeon’s past.

When I couldn’t explain right away, Sihyeon turned his head again and glared at Chaeyoung.

“Why are you taking someone else’s boyfriend with you?”

“Oh, that’s right. You’re finally dating? Congratulations~”

“… Seriously, you did that knowing that he was your boyfriend?”

Chaeyoung was still smiling, but Sihyeon’s expression became increasingly cold.

“Sunwoo, you really… Haha… No, it’s okay.”

Sihyeon looked at me and was about to say something, but stopped, sighed, turned his back and walked away quickly.

I quickly put down the luggage I was carrying and followed Sihyeon.

“Seonwoo~ I have to take this.”

The moment I tried to follow Sihyeon, something flew into my arms.

It was the men’s clothing that Chaeyoung had calculated earlier.

She debated whether to leave it like this, but then took her clothes and went after Sihyeon.

**

Seon-woo and Si-hyeon left, leaving Chae-young there alone.

“Oh, he’s gone.”

Chaeyoung had an employee lift the luggage left on the floor.

“Now that I think about it, you didn’t tell me about the business you called me for today.”

Chaeyoung took out her wedding invitation from her arms.

“Hmm. I can use this as an excuse to see you again next time, so is that actually a good thing?”

Chaeyoung looked at her wedding invitation, smiled brightly, and put it back in her arms.

“Take all of those and follow me.”

“Yes, sir.”

Chaeyoung walked straight to the next store, followed by an employee carrying her luggage.

**

“Sister, sister! Just wait a moment!”

Even when I called from behind, Sihyeon’s steps did not slow down.

I had no choice but to run over and grab Sihyeon’s wrist.

“. Let go.”

Sihyeon tried to shake off my hand, but I grabbed her wrist and wouldn’t let go.

“Sister, please talk to me.”

“What is the story about?”

Sihyeon seemed very angry.

The cold expression that was usually only directed at others was turned toward me.

“It was all because of circumstances.”

“What are the circumstances? What are the circumstances? I postponed my appointment with my girlfriend and met her and went shopping with joy!”

“That’s…”

I was speechless again.

In order to explain the circumstances of how I met Chaeyoung, I had to also bring up the story of Sihyeon’s painful past.

I spoke as much as possible, trying not to talk about Sihyeon’s past.

“It’s because I owe that sister something.”

“What debt? Did you borrow money from that woman?”

“No, that’s not it…”

“How much is it? If you needed money, you should have told me. I earn a lot more than you think, Sunwoo. How much do you owe?”

“No, it’s not financial…”

“Then what do you owe me?”

“A long time ago… Chaeyoung did me a favor.”

“A long time ago? What kind of request was that, and you’re still doing this after so many years?”

“…”

I wondered for a moment whether I should speak or not.

When I hesitated, Sihyeon immediately became depressed.

“I… I don’t have any secrets from you…”

“… I’m sorry.”

“Is that person more important than me?”

“That can’t be possible. There is nothing more precious to me than my sister.”

I held Sihyeon’s hand and talked while making eye contact.

“… Really?”

The moment Si-hyeon and her eyes met, images of Si-eun and Su-a flashed in her mind.

‘… It’s not a lie because all three are equally precious.”

“Well, it’s true.”

Sihyeon still looked sulky.

“Chi. I like you more, so I end up losing money every time.”

“No? I like it better?”

“If I had, I wouldn’t have postponed the date.”

“… Shall we go on a date from now on?”

“You were just seeing another woman, and then you’re going on a date with me? That’s really shameless.”

“Then shall we meet again later at the agreed upon time?”

“… Don’t talk nonsense and just follow me. I’m going to do whatever I want today.”

Sihyeon let go of my hand, turned his back and started walking away.

I chased after him, clenched my hands together again, and started walking with Sihyeon.