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March 4, 2026, Wednesday.

“Since when!?” Karina’s voice echoed in the shop.

“Yeah! No way! I mean, he can’t.” Wonyoung said, complaining about what Gawon just announced.

“He can't?” Gawon raised one of her eyebrows upon hearing it from Wonyoung. She is also scanning her since it's the first time she has seen her.

“Yes! It’s just weird! So that's why something is tingling on my radar!” Sooin smelled something fishy earlier, and she just got her confirmation.

“I didn’t anticipate this.” Ryujin's voice calmed down.

“Crazy…” Anna’s voice is even lower than Ryujin's.

…

“But, who are you?” Sooin stared at the girl who just butted in the shop.

Wonyoung looked at Sooin from head to toe before answering. “I’m Jang Wonyoung. I’m here to take him back.” She stood there with an intimidating, expensive aura that radiated around her.

“She’s looking for him, so I take her inside. But, why take him back?” Anna asked about Wonyoung’s agenda since they are all new to her.

Anna stood on Wonyoung’s side, her elegance and beauty not backing down from Wonyoung’s, exuding the same aura that heightened Wonyoung’s rivalry radar.

“They’re all good-looking… Everyone has their own assets that make them attractive. So this is how you live right after you leave.” Wonyoung thought to herself, eyeing each one of them, stopping specifically at Karina’s tits when she thought of ‘Assets’. She shot a laser at me through her glaring eyes. I got goosebumps when my eyes met hers. Is she cursing me?

“Take him back? And hey! Did you just check me out?” Sooin noticed her skimming before answering her.

“Just assessing any potential contender.” Wonyoung’s firm standing posture makes her statement as she competes.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Karina wondered why she looked weirdly at her, especially on her racks.

…

“Everyone knows that you guys can’t decide for him, right?” Gawon’s left brow raised this time, and her tone didn’t hide her annoyance. She wanted to be mad, but had to control herself to assess the situation.

“He and I are dating, and I hope you guys are happy for us. And you, you knew he ran away because he wanted to do things his way, and I want you to respect it as I respect it.” Gawon stood in her business. She wanted everyone to respect our decision, and I hope they do.

But it's a story of mine that I just shared with her during our date. I have never mentioned it to anyone since I went to Seoul.

“He ran away!?” Karina, Anna, Sooin, and Ryujin asked at the same time. 

…

“Oh… sorry about that, it slipped.” Gawon laughed, remembering I told her my story, and I hadn’t told it to everyone yet.

Wonyoung’s mouth has been quiet since Gawon requested to respect our decision. The Wonyoung I know will comply and respect it, but will keep moving forward and pursue her goal to take me back.

“I ran away from home. My parents and relatives had this tradition of pushing their children into something that they knew would benefit our bloodline. As you all know, I don’t want that. I wanted to carve my own path, explore things on my own to build something and show them they’re wrong.” I explained to them some part of my life story.

“Yeah, being a server in a coffee shop is new to your family, I guess.” Sooin’s savageness doesn't care about anything and anytime, especially in serious times like this.

“Sooin!” All of us were trying to keep our moment of revelations.

“Sorry, continue.” Sooin apologised, I hope she lets me finish my drama peacefully.

“For Wonyoung…” I looked at Gawon, being guilty that I hadn't told her something important. “She’s from HIVE Group of Companies, daughter of CEO Jang, and she’s one of my possible fiancées,” I added, and shit, I can’t look at Gawon’s eyes.

“So, that’s not official yet. It’s fine.” Gawon looked at me with an assuring smile and nod. Thankfully, she understands and didn’t take it the wrong way.

“Well, one thing I’m sure of, I’m pretty sure that I’m the one he is gonna marry.” Wonyoung sounds so confident, knowing I was destined to marry one of the CEO’s daughters, and she belongs in it.

CEO Jang of HIVE Group of Companies was known for his outrageous marriages. He has the perfect example of polygamy that exists in South Korea, though it is not really a thing; it still exists. He has six daughters from six different women. Wonyoung is the fourth oldest of six stepsisters.

…

“No one’s gonna marry who and who, it’s too early! And Gawon’s the present girlfriend. Too soon for that.” Sooin said, breaking the ice of solid tension. She must be having a hard time processing all of this, same goes for others.

“Hey! Your damn fucking mouth. What do you mean by ‘present’?” Gawon’s absolutely mad with that, however, Sooin just laughed it off.

“Sorry about that. But who knows!? O-oh, don’t stand up, sorry! You’re freaking sensitive!” Sooin apologised after fearing the enraged Gawon.

“He has a girlfriend…” Ryujin murmured, it’s almost inaudible since it’s so low.

“What? Did you say something, Ryu?” Karina asked the calm girl beside her.

“Oh, nothing. Just processing what's happening.” Ryujin shrugged her shoulders.

We’ve talked about our lives and how we are doing in our studies. They also asked a lot of things regarding me running away, which I answered carefully since I don’t want them to be uncomfortable and treat me the other way.

Wonyoung bid goodbye soon since she needs to go back as early as possible. I'm surprised she made friends with them that fast, especially with Sooin. Gawon, though still friendly, there's an electric spark between them which can't be seen but I can feel it.

Gawon and Wonyoung shook hands as they said goodbyes. They look like a petronas tower, they're both hella tall and their hands acting like the connection of the tower.

“Have a safe trip.” Gawon said.

“Thanks.” Wonyoung replied.

They agreed to something only by looking at their eyes, I can tell it. It reminded me of a war treaty scene from a movie I saw a few days ago. 

Later at my dorm, I just got out of the shower after a chaotic afternoon and rode home. My phone rings the moment I dry my hair.

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