Chapter 26

Chapter 26

After finishing the investigation, Dokyun left the study. He even double-checked to make sure all the books were back in their place and that he hadnt missed anything. After turning off the lights, there should be no evidence left behind.

He also took the time to thoroughly clean up any traces of his movement in other areas, so he didnt have to worry about that.

Now the only thing left was the key.

Dokyun stared at the key in his hand.

How should I handle this

There was the option of hugging her tightly and putting it back in her pocket in the meantime, but he also had to think about the case when she might have noticed that the key was missing while she was out.

As Dokyun pondered, his gaze shifted toward the front door. The sofa was positioned in a way that the floor by the entrance was not visible. He thought that if he left the key on the floor by the entrance, she might not suspect him and thought she had dropped it.

Since the sofa blocked the view of the entrance floor, he thought she wouldnt think he found the key and did anything with it.

Thinking that, Dokyun nodded to himself.

He placed the key in front of the shoe cabinet at the entrance and returned to the sofa, reattaching the collar around his neck. He felt pathetic for restricting his own movements. He leaned back against the sofa, exhausted.

Huh

He closed his eyes and looked back on his day. He hadnt found any significant clues in the study. He couldnt spend too much time moving around and thinking as he didnt know when the woman would return.

In the end, all he found was a single, unpleasant diary. As he went over the contents of the diary, he felt a suffocating sense of frustration and discomfort.

Damn it

Dokyun felt like he had missed something and wasted his time. The nauseous feeling rising up inside of him threw his mood to the floor. The sentence was so messed up that he couldnt understand the content or the context, but it felt like the unpleasant feeling that came up from the text was still lingering in his mind.

Ah, I need a cigarette.

Cigarettes

As Dokyun thought about it, he realized that he hadnt smoked a single one since he arrived here. The feeling of pent-up smoking cravings suddenly hit him, making him feel suffocated as he considered the fact that he was doing a non-smoking regimen that he didnt even have the willpower to initiate before.

Haa

He needed something to release the frustration inside him. Dokyun thought that if that woman returned, he would give it a try and ask her for a cigarette, but he didnt think she would allow it, so he gave up on it.

Shit I might as well try quitting smoking..

He decided to think positively. It was not like smoking was good for his health anyway, and it wouldnt be bad to quit at this point. He was just killing time and then he heard the sound of the front door opening.

Thud

Shes here.

It seemed like the woman had returned. He heard the sound of her shuffling from the direction of the front door, then the sound of the key finding the lock and clicking.

Dokyun calmed his racing heart as quickly as he could. There was no reason for her to suspect him. He was the one tied up here, and the key was hidden in a place that he couldnt see from where he was. There was no need for him to be nervous.

For a moment, as the tension continued and the silence remained, from beyond the wall that concealed the front door, he heard her voice.

I-Im back!

As soon as their eyes met, Dokyuns face broke into a smile, and he welcomed Eun-ah warmly.

Welcome back. Did you finish your work well?

Soon after, Eun-ahs gaze fixed on Dokyun, and her face became wrinkled as her eyes began to fill with tears.

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It didnt seem like she was suspicious of him since she immediately burst into tears upon seeing him. Dokyun calmed her down, as he tried to calm his own heart.

Then he raised his arms towards her. Upon seeing Dokyuns outstretched arms, Eun-ah quickly ran towards him and threw herself into his arms.

I-I missed you

Seeing Eun-ah whining in a weeping tone, Dokyun, who was convinced that she was not suspicious of him, let out a sigh of relief inwardly, then lowered his arm and patted her on the back.

I missed you too.

Hmm

It looked like the way Eun-ah was wiping tears on his clothes was a form of reunion with separated family members. Dokyun began to console her while maintaining the posture of patting her back.

Why are you crying? Did something bad happen?

Eun-ahs head, which was buried in his arms, was lifted and she answered.

Well

?

Because I missed you Because I wanted to see you

Her response was a sentence that sounded like it was coming from a crushed heart. Dokyun heard her words and spoke in a slightly awkward tone.

Well, you have to stop now. If Eun-ah cries, it makes me feel sad too

Y-yes

Eun-ah nodded and answered Dokyuns words, then raised her head and looked up at him. Her eyes were twinkling, indicating that her mood had lightened.

I, I tried my best

What did you try?

I, I wanted to see itI held back and endured it!

Dokyun wasnt quite sure what she meant by trying her best, but she looked at him with hopeful eyes, as if she wanted to be praised. So he petted her head and said.

You did well.

Hehe

It seemed like Eun-ah enjoyed the feeling of him petting her head because she laughed like a fool and ran her hand through her hair. Suddenly, she groaned and brought her words out.

Its good.

Yeah good, good

Dokyun hit the glass again. As if he had drunk a lot before he knew it, he saw several empty cans on the table. The slight heat on his face seemed to be intoxicating.

Ah, this was a bit dangerous.

Only then did Dokyun realize his own state and that he was currently drunk. Under normal circumstances, he could just pass out like this, but now he was being held captive and the woman with him was the one who had kidnapped him.

If he were to slip up and say something due to his drunkenness, something bad could happen to him. Dokyun tried to sober up and get rid of the drunkenness, but he wasnt a master of internal martial arts like those in wuxia novels. So it wasnt possible.

Feeling a little dizzy in the head. The moment Dokyun thought that he should stop drinking at this point, another glass was pushed in front of his eyes again.

Another, another one!

Oh, I think I should stop now

Another one!

The moment Dokyun was about to say that he should stop drinking, another glass was pushed right in front of his nose. His eyes met hers. She gave him a gentle smile, an expression that felt somehow forceful. Dokyun smiled at the pressure and took the glass.

An, another one

Hehe

He drank another beer. He felt a numb sensation in his head and the feeling of something going down his throat. He was definitely drunk. He thought, I shouldnt drink anymore, but he couldnt refuse the glass that was being pushed toward him, so he kept drinking.

After a while:

Ugh

He couldnt control his body. He felt like something was inside him and was controlling his body.

Suddenly, he heard a voice.

Is, is it okay now?

It was like the person was speaking in gibberish, and he didnt understand what she was saying. Afterward, whatever was in his arms started to move around and slipped out. He felt someone supporting him.

Get up!

He heard it clearly this time. He had to get up. That was right. He had to get up. If he kept getting drunk, he would say something he shouldnt. He finished his thoughts and got up. He stumbled. His body shook. As he took a step forward, he felt the supporting hand disappear and felt like he was falling.

-Thud.

Ah, he was on a bed. If he fell asleep like this, he would be able to make it through today without incident. Dokyun made his decision and opened his mouth.

Im going to sleep

As soon as he finished speaking and closed his eyes, he felt a hand shaking his body.

Bee, Mr. bee

Huh?

As Dokyun shook his body, his insides shook as well, and he opened his eyes. He saw a woman looking at him. Even though I was dizzy, he thought she was really really pretty.

Ye-yes

We should do Yasu

Yes

Yes I said we should do Yahu

Right They had agreed to do Yasu and ate chicken and drank beer.

We did it, right?

Thanks to that, he was feeling tipsy and his mind was all over the place. As he looked at Eun-ah, who was shaking her head.

Oh, no thats not Yasu

Dokyun didnt know what she was talking about. But the conversation continued.

We have to keep our promise

Promise

Right When people make a promise, they must keep it.

Dokyun felt a hand sweeping across his chest.

Yes, we have to keep our promise

Yes

Uh-huh

She lifted his body up. Dokyuns body slid down the bed and faced her.

So, from now on, they were doing Yasu?

Yes Yes, we have to. Do Yasu

Dokyun felt a hand on his cheek. The woman in front of him was getting closer.

Oh, right. There was one more Yasu. Even in the middle of a dazed state, his lower part became hot.

-Kiss

Their lips met.

Promises were meant to be kept.

Yes, we have to.

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