Chapter 127 – Na Seung-Hee, Child Actress

All filming is over.

“Right now, a popular actress and two new actresses are a bonus—”

Actress Shin Ji-hye was saying that today as well.

“I’m sorry, but I have a prior arrangement.”

Besides, why don’t we take two more?
Not even Shin Ji-hye can handle it.

“Who else!”
“With senior Sua.”

On the other side, senior Sua was waving her hand with a shy expression.

“Hey! Are you going to keep coming out like this?”
“Sorry. I will definitely live next time.”
“Sheesh. We’ll see.”

Actress Shin Ji-hye glared at me and left.

It may be her limit.
I can’t come with more gangs next time.

“Dad.”
“Oh, it’s Seunghee.”

Seunghee tugged on the sleeves of my clothes.
It was late, so she had a sleepy face.

Seunghee put her hand on her chest and said.

“I feel sick here.”
“Oh, really?!”

Her heart thumped.
Because there was a good reason for that. From artificial respiration.

But at that time, I only simulated chest compressions.
Have you really been overwhelmed by embarrassment?

“Seunghee’s mother, what should I do? Seunghee, do you want to go to the hospital?”
“Yes.”

Seunghee shook his head.
And he said

“Happy Meal.”
“…”

I’m at a loss for words.
Instead of me, Seung-hee’s mother stepped in.

“Seunghee, are you really sick? You didn’t tell your mother that you were sick.”
“I am sick now.”
“Are you going to lie? If you are sick, you should go to the hospital.”

Phew.
I guess it was a lie
I thought my liver was falling.

Seunghee You guy, playing pranks like that.

“Huh? Dad…”
“I’m sorry, Seunghee. Dad, I have an appointment today. Let’s go together next time. Understand?”

I stroked her hair and told her, but Seunghee wouldn’t let go of my sleeve.
Seung-hee acts like an adult when acting, but at times like this, she’s like a child again.

“Sorry. The kid is so immature.”

Seung-hee’s mother forced Seung-hee into a hug.

“Dad…”

I let go of my sleeves, but my gaze remained fixed on me.
It was a desperate look that pierced the heart.

Kut. Don’t be fooled, Jin Seon-hu.
That’s an actress’ performance.

Seunghee Na!
Don’t waste your acting skills just for Happy Meal!

“Ha.”

… But.
Even though I knew it was acting, I couldn’t help it.

The scene with Seunghee at the swimming pool flashed back in my head.

Soo-jung, who tried to get her father’s attention by lying.
Then, the scene that really became dangerous after falling into the water.

Thinking about it, I couldn’t just go.
No matter how much I know it’s Seunghee’s acting.

“I am Sua.”
“All right. Bye.”

Sua already agreed before I even said anything.
I felt like I had already read all my thoughts.

“Sorry. I will definitely make up for it.”
“It is enough that Mr. Jeon took care of me. Come and go.”

Sua smiled and sent it away.

Phew. It is fortunate that Sua is a broad-minded person.
If he was like Ji-hye, he would never have stayed still.

After getting an understanding from Sua, she went back to Seunghee and Seunghee’s mother.

“Seunghee’s mother.”
“Ah, actor Jin Seon-hoo.”
“Dad!”

Seunghee came hanging from my waist.
I said while stroking Seunghee’s hair.

“The appointment was suddenly canceled. If you don’t mind, can I drive you home? I will do the driving.”
“Yes? You don’t have to…”

Seung-hee’s mother was very sorry.
I do it because I like it, so you don’t have to.
Is it because you feel uncomfortable when I am with you?

“I can’t just go because I think about the daytime filming. If you feel uncomfortable.”
“Oh no! It’s not like that!”

Fortunately, I think it was because I was genuinely sorry.

“Dad! Happy Meal! Happy Meal!”
“It’s Seunghee!”

Seung-hee’s mother scolds Seung-hee for singing Happy Meal.
How much do you love Happy Meal?

“Seunghee, do you like Happy Meal? I can buy you something more delicious.”
“I like Happy Meal.”

When I saw Seung-hee smiling happily, I wanted to buy her the whole store.

“Seunghee also says this, can’t we?”
“Mom please.”

Together with Seung-hee, she looks sadly at Seung-hee’s mother.

“… Only this time. You can’t keep embarrassing actor Jin Seon-hoo.”
“Huh!”

Seung-hee’s mother pretended not to be able to win, and she agreed.
He faces Seung-hee and gives her a high-five of victory.

“Thank you. Seunghee’s mother.”
“No… I am grateful.”
“Give me the car keys. I’ll drive. Where is your house?”
“I’m sorry…”
“I like to drive. Never mind.”
“Dad! Are you going to stop by Happy Meal?”
“Of course. Let’s go near Seunghee’s house.”

That’s how I ended up leaving work with Seunghee and her daughter.
Seung-hee was in the passenger seat, and Seung-hee’s mother was in the back seat.

“Please close your eyes for a moment while we go. You look tired.”

Seung-hee, who had looked sleepy until earlier, was dazzled by the lure of Happy Meal.

On the other hand, Seung-hee’s mother looked like a tired business woman on her way home from work.
Her eyes are sunken and dark circles extend down her chin.
Bo looked tired enough to worry about me.

“… May I?”
“Sure. I’ll see you safely. I’ll tell you when I arrive.”

Even Seung-hee, who is still young, must have a hard time, but her mother, who supports Seung-hee 24 hours a day, must also have a hard time.
As soon as Seung-hee’s mother sat on the seat of her car, she fainted and fell asleep.

“It’s Seunghee. Shall we talk quietly so that mother can sleep?”
“Huh.”

Seunghee was humming an unknown song, perhaps in a good mood.

“Dad. Are you going to sleep at my house tonight?”
“Huh? Oh no. Daddy needs to go home too.”
“Blood. It’s good to go to sleep.”

No matter what, I can’t stay out at Seung-hee’s house.
Seunghee’s father will be surprised too.
Ah. Come to think of it.

“By the way, Seunghee. You don’t have to call me dad usually. Can’t I just call you brother or uncle?”
“Dad, don’t you like it when you call me daddy?”
“I don’t hate it, but isn’t your real dad sad when he hears it?”

At my words, Seunghee became sullen again.

“I don’t have a father.”
“… It was like that last time, and it is like that again. Do not do that. Dad is really sad.”
“Dad doesn’t come home often. I haven’t seen you in over a month.”
“Oh, really?”

… What is it really
Are you a wild goose father?

“Dad, do you work far away?”
“I don’t know either. But when I come home, I always fight with my mom. That’s why she got divorced.”

Ugh
I can’t dig deeper.

“I see. Then, if Seunghee wants to call you daddy, call him daddy.”
“Huh…”

Seung-hee looked very lonely when he answered that.

Divorce leaving such a beautiful daughter?
Adults may have adult circumstances, but I didn’t have good feelings for my father who made Seung-hee look like this.

“Dad. Are you dating your mother?”
“With mom? No?”

He’s going to be in big trouble.
No matter how much I am the father, I can’t go out with your mother.
Because I have to date my mother.

Hmm. I think I said something nice.

“I’m not dating you, so why did you kiss me?”
“Kiss? With mom?”
“Huh. In the dressing room earlier. With Sua’s mom.”
“Uh.”

Fall.
I don’t know how many times my heart is pounding because of Seunghee today.

Sua’s mother
Come to think of it, Sua must be a mother to Seunghee.

I checked Seunghee’s mother in the rearview mirror.
Sleeping well. I guess you haven’t heard

“That’s Seunghee.”

I was speechless.
What should I say?
Can I pretend not to know?

“Who did you hear that from?”
“I saw it. I was in the locker room.”

Oh. Oh God.
Why are you putting me through such an ordeal?

“Yeah, that’s right.”

In fact, there was nothing to look for in God.
‘Cause it’s what I did
The door was locked, so it was the result of being careless that no one would see.
I had no idea who was inside.

It’s a pity that I haven’t progressed any more…
How far did you go
Touching the breasts and ass in a kiss?
Is this okay?

“My mom and dad don’t even date, so why did you kiss me?”
“… It’s Seunghee. Adults do that sometimes. Because I am lonely.”
“Are you lonely?”
“Okay. People who don’t have a date are playing lovers pretending to be dating. Because I am lonely.”

Can I be fooled by these words?
… Can’t you?
But please just let it go!
It’s hard for dad to make excuses too!

But my wish did not reach Seunghee.

“Dad. Then can’t you play lovers with me too?”

Ahh!
Seunghee’s mother! Sorry!
I have committed a mortal sin!
Kill me!

“That’s not allowed.”
“Why?”
“Seunghee is still a child, right? This is what adults do.”

It was getting harder and harder to answer.
The feeling of pressure is stronger than when surrounded by famous older sisters.
Forcing me to come here
After all, actresses are scary.

“Then will you do it when I grow up?”
Haha…”

Seunghee only asks difficult questions.
Dad, can’t we just go home?

“If Seung-hee becomes lonely because she doesn’t have anyone to date, can you tell me? Seunghee might change her mind, and since men will line up, she won’t be lonely.”
“Huh. Okay. Promise.”

Promise Seunghee and pinky fingers.

Phew. I’m glad that Seunghee complied.
What if Seung-hee’s mother wakes up while he’s raging?
And if you ask me what’s going on.
… There is no such thing as horror Just imagining it is scary.

The car pulled into the parking lot of a familiar fast food restaurant.
I parked the car and told Seunghee.

“Seung-hee, mom is sleeping, so I’m sorry if I wake you up, so shall we eat Happy Meal in the car? Dad will buy it for you.”
“I want to go too.”

You’ll come out like that

Seung-hee’s mother would be worried if no one was there when she opened her eyes.
Will it be okay if I go soon?

“Okay. Let’s go quickly.”

Deciding that it would be better to go back in time to convince Seung-hee, I got out of the car and entered the store with Seung-hee.

“But Seunghee, you can’t tell anyone about kissing your mom and dad. Because I am ashamed.”
“Huh. Know.”
“You must keep the secret. You can’t even tell your mom. Really.”

I asked Seunghee several times.

Ugh. How did this happen
Although it’s all my fault
It might be fortunate that Seunghee was the one who was caught.
You should be more careful in the future.

“It’s Seunghee!”

As I was leaving the store after buying a hamburger, a middle-aged man called Seung-hee.
I reflexively stood in front of Seunghee.
Seunghee’s eyes widened.

“Dad… ?”

Seunghee called the man Dad.