CH 179

In no time, she reached the last page of Muyeol’s diary. “What? Is this the last page?”

The last entry was written when Muyeol was a senior in high school. To be exact, it was on the day Yiyoung dropped out of school.

‘She’s lost herself. I hadn’t expected her to give up. I later found out that her father passed away in an unexpected accident. It is unfortunate. It’d seemed like she was on the right path… But maybe it’s not entirely a bad thing, since she probably learned what her limit is. I can only sigh, knowing that I now have to be alone, and won’t have her next to me.

She would want to be alone, and she wouldn’t even want to see me. I heard that those kids, who are all just like me, are harassing her, someone who lost her purpose in her life after losing her father.

But Yoon Yiyoung, I know you would never give up. So I hope you will still stand… because I know you’re the strongest. We have to meet one day, you know?

‘If someone tells me that I can ask for one thing and it would be granted, then I would want to say that I want to live with Shitty Yoon, even for a day. Even if it was a dream, I’d love to experience living with her. My life would be beautiful with that memory of living with her.’

Yiyoung closed her eyes, done reading the whole diary.  She couldn’t control herself as her heart trembled. The palpitations caused by Muyeol eventually made her whole body shudder.

Her eyes snapped wide open. “I can’t—I have to go out.”

Yiyoung checked the time. It was past 6 in the evening; time had passed by so fast. “I have to hurry up.”

She contacted Muyeol through her cell phone first.

“Yeah?” Muyeol said over the phone.

“Should we go out for dinner?”

“Okay.”

“Okay.” Muyeol then asked with a smile, “What do you want to eat?”

Almost as if she had been waiting, Yiyoung said, “You.”

Muyeol didn’t say anything in response. Perhaps he didn’t expect such an answer.

Yiyoung walked toward the bedroom to get ready. “You don’t like it?”

“Where are you?” he finally asked.

“Home.”

“Are you going to come to me? Or do you want to meet halfway?”

“Are you done for the day?”

“Not yet. But I can finish within 30 minutes.”

“Then just wait there. I’ll be there.”

“Okay. I’ll wait for you.”

Yiyoung smiled and whispered, “Ready yourself.”

“You mean it?”

“Of course I mean it.”

“What happened to you?”

“I think I’m crazy about you. When I think about you, I just don’t know what to do. I can’t stop myself from missing you.”

“Wow… That’s some good spirit.”

“Right?” Yiyoung replied as she dressed up.

“I’ll look forward to it.”

“Okay. I’ll be there as soon as possible.”

“Be careful on the way.”

“Okay.” Yiyoung hung up, and then rushed.

By the time she arrived at Muyeol’s office—after getting through the rush hour in a taxi—Muyeol was alone.

“Are you alone?” she questioned.

“I sent everyone home since you were going to come.” Muyeol smiled wickedly and added, “You told me to get ready.”

“Are you sure you’re ready?”

“Of course.”

The office was empty, and all the blind were drawn to cover the windows. Muyeol locked the door and dimmed the lights.

Yiyoung ran to Muyeol as he approached her while unraveling his necktie. She could see his face glow up.

The one who was actually simple-minded was Cha Muyeol, the one who knew how to love. The actual simple-minded one was Cha Muyeol, the Cha Muyeol who knew how to love.

“Did I tell you how much I love you?” Muyeol said as he moved to take off her top.

Yiyoung raised her arms in the air to help him take it off easily. “Yes. You did. You said it several times. But, tell me one more time. I love to hear it every time.”

As Muyeol took off her bra, he whispered in her ears, “I love you, Yoon Yiyoung. I fell in love with you the moment I first saw you. I love you. I love you.”

Yiyoung wrapped her arms around his neck. “I love you. I love you. Love you. Love you…”

Muyeol’s lips passionately met Yiyoung’s lips.