‘Why is this…’
Do-hwa cautiously touched the gun after staring at it for a few seconds. It was because he wondered if it might be the toy gun he used to play with when he was young. The weight was substantial, and the sense of intimidation felt even greater. Thanks to that, Do-hwa’s large eyes trembled violently. Surely… But there was no reason for a college student to possess such a gun.
‘Oh… It’s probably a model.’
Do-hwa shook his head in denial of reality. But this time, his gaze fell on the ID card he was holding. Even upon closer inspection, the face was distinctly different from the Cha Min-jun he knew. What on earth is this… Do-hwa furrowed his brow as he rolled his eyes like beads.
‘Perhaps… Did he get plastic surgery?’
It was the best guess he could make at the moment. The face on this ID card was very ordinary, but… The Min-jun he had dealt with until now was really handsome. No, beyond that, it was a beautiful beauty that didn’t feel human. Even without it, the incoming headache felt more rough, stirring him.
*Thud!*
At that moment, a loud banging sound was heard outside the door. It seemed like two hard substances were colliding. Even without it, the disturbing noise, on top of the unsettled atmosphere, made Do-hwa more anxious. He quickly put the gun and ID back into the jacket pocket and placed them on the sofa. Then, he approached the phone next to the bed to connect to the front desk.
Do-hwa was thinking of notifying him that something seems to have happened outside right now.
However, no sound could be heard. It seemed like the cord wasn’t properly plugged in. Do-hwa moved the nightstand on which the phone was placed and checked the electrical outlet. The telephone line was completely cut.
‘What… What is it…?’
Do-hwa’s body trembled even more in fear.
He became afraid of staying here any longer, fearing something terrifying might happen. So, he searched the room to find his phone, but it was not visible. Everything was tense and chaotic.
At that moment.
*Bang!*
Once again, a sound of something colliding outside the door was heard.
*Thunk!*
Do-hwa took a step back for a moment. His body temperature dropped rapidly, and his entire body felt stiff like stone. The thought of needing to escape from this place surged strongly. He was wondering if he could escape through the window as he pulled back the curtains. A dazzling view unfolded, and people walking on the street seemed like ants from the height. A sense of disappointment washed over him.
Somehow, it seemed like he had to face the situation head-on. The colliding noise was loud, but it seemed to resonate from a distance. Do-hwa cautiously opened the door.
Contrary to the expectation that a corridor would come straight out, a spacious living room appeared. It seemed to be a suite. Here too, there were high ceilings and a chandelier, and the furniture, including tables, sofas, and cabinets spread below, exuded luxury. Additionally, another door hinted at the presence of another bedroom. It was the first time he had been in such a hotel since birth, but there was no time to appreciate it now. Although he thought about finding his phone, it seemed like a waste of time, so he decided to only focus on finding the exit.
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‘Help… Please save me.’
Somewhere, a man’s trembling voice was heard. Even though he tried to ignore the given situation, reality kept finding him. His body shivered. The thought of going outside to report to the police lingered in the back of his mind. Do-hwa was about to bend down to take off the indoor shoes he was wearing to run at full speed.
‘It would be better to keep quiet.’
Someone was speaking in English. It wasn’t a sound directly in front of him, but it wasn’t something heard from far away either. However, the voice was familiar. Do-hwa had a guess about who the person might be, but he wanted to deny it and believe it was a misconception. Do-hwa denied reality once again, shaking his head.
Getting out quickly and requesting help from the police was the priority. He didn’t know who the person caught was, but he hoped they could endure a little longer. Do-hwa searched for the exit and hurried down the corridor. However, the doors were all locked, and there were only spaces that looked like storerooms. There was nowhere to escape. He was trapped.
However, the strange thing was that there were no guests or staff in sight. This fact made Do-hwa even more uneasy. After not knowing what to do, he repeated his steps in place. But hesitating like this would only waste time. He decided to broaden his search radius a bit more.
In the process, he arrived at a new corridor, and as he walked a bit further inside, he spotted an iron door. Do-hwa quickly grabbed the handle of that door. The door easily opened, and a cool breeze rushed in. Finally, it seemed like he found the exit.
However, a frightening scene unfolded before his eyes.
A sturdy man was lying covered in blood, sprawled on the ground. Their heads were disheveled as if torn, and their clothes were stained with dark red blood. And in front of them stood a familiar back view.
‘Why did you act on your own like that?’
It was Min-jun. In his hand, there was a thick iron pipe.
The suspicion that Do-hwa wanted to deny had ultimately become reality. Furthermore, with cold blue eyes and a twisted smile, Min-jun was laughing. In that gap, Do-hwa felt his nerves wearing thin.
‘Calm down. What’s the point of doing this if the boss finds out?’
The blond foreigner he had encountered in the room a little while ago approached Min-jun.
‘Shouldn’t you have used a gun or something?’
‘Is this how things turned out for someone who knows about it now?’
‘I had no choice but to leave it in the room. And this is more interesting.’
Min-jun raised the corners of his mouth, resembling a crazy guy.
‘Our work isn’t all about fun, you know. Wisp.’
Do-hwa’s pupils trembled with uncertainty. Why did that foreigner call Min-jun ‘Wisp‘? No, what kind of relationship did they have before this? Do-hwa licked his dry lips and observed the two more closely.
‘I don’t plan to waste time either. I need to go back quickly.’
‘Is it because of that kid who was with you?’
‘Yes.’
‘He still looks like a teenager. Be careful, don’t mess with a kid.’
‘Don’t worry. That person is older than me.’
‘Really? Wow! Asians are amazing.’
The foreigner exclaimed in admiration.
‘So what are you going to do with that kid?’
It was clear from their conversation that the Asian person mentioned was him. What kind of scheme did Min-jun hatch against him?
‘I’m really lucky I’m not an ‘extremely dominant Alpha’ like you.’
In response to the foreigner’s remark, Min-jun furrowed his eyebrows and added.
‘Especially today, pretending to be a Beta was really difficult.’
Do-hwa’s body stiffened once again at another shocking revelation. So… Cha Min-jun was not a Beta but an extremely dominant Alpha. In fact, describing him as a Beta felt strange, given that his atmosphere is kind of different.
‘How long are you going to stay on this small piece of land?’
‘Until I achieve my goal.’
Goal…? Do-hwa tensed his body. It seemed there was a reason for him to disguise himself as a Beta and live a school life.
‘You’re soon going to accomplish that mission, right? I’m talking about what comes after that! Your stay in Korea has become longer than planned. If you stay too long, it’ll be troublesome for your father too.’
‘That person’s situation has nothing to do with me.’
‘But still, it’s your father. Wisp.’
The foreign man kept calling Min-jun ‘Wisp’… Could that be his real name? But it felt somehow simple and misty to be a name.
‘I don’t like arranged marriages.’
Eventually, Min-jun mercilessly struck the heads of the bloodied men with an iron pipe several times. The sound of flesh being detached and groans dominated the ears. Do-hwa, who was barely standing, had his legs trembling, and he collapsed to the ground, drained of strength. A sweat poured from the palms of his hands like a flood.
It was the first time in his life that he faced such a scene. While he usually enjoyed horror movies or thrillers, the actual situation was distinctly different. As he was unable to bear witnessing it any longer, he turned his head away. Do-hwa recalled the earlier conversation about his brother going to pick up Kim Soo-yeon near the university area because of a man.
That crazy guy usually hits people with sturdy weapons. Do-hwa felt a chill running up his spine as Min-jun in front of him seemed to overlap with that man. Could that criminal be… It felt like his head was going to be completely black.
Even without that, Do-hwa, whose body wasn’t in good condition, seemed like he would faint as is. At the moment when Do-hwa, like a puppy, lay down to escape, a dull sound stopped. It was an unnaturally abrupt interruption.
Soon, a neatly polished loafer appeared in front of his eyes.
‘Did you see that?’
Min-jun was suddenly standing close by.
‘Aaaah!’
Do-hwa was scared and leaned back. His heart was pounding so hard that it felt like it might burst through his body. The cold sweat, like a shower, formed and streamed down his cheeks. Above all, the thought of becoming like those men made his eyes well up rapidly, and tears poured out.
‘Oh no…’
Min-jun bent his knees and sat down. Then, he wiped away the tear-stained cheeks of Do-hwa with his hand. Unlike the unfolding situation, his touch was gentle. Even though the situation was clearly filled with fear, he felt like his heart was at ease at the sight of his friendly nature. However, the bloodstains on Min-jun’s shirt and the lingering intensity in his eyes were anything but ordinary.
And he could realize it. The beta Cha Min-jun he had known until now was fake.
‘Seonbae, it seems you’re quite surprised right now, but let’s go back to bed first.’
Min-jun took a posture to hug Do-hwa. As they pressed close, Do-hwa could smell a sweet scent from him.
It was more concentrated than the typical perfume. Thanks to that, the scattered scent of the men’s blood was not felt at all. He doesn’t know what kind of perfume it is to be this intense.
Girl that ain’t perfume🧍♀️You done got yourself in a mess!
Oh gosh… What kind of cray cray scenario is this
Me seeing them bleed out while suffering from ‘fever’: “Which one of them were you supposed to marry?” 😂🤣
Poor Cinnamon Roll 😔 He doesn’t deserve this scare. 🤗
He is so dense that it’s painful at times, I don’t know how he will survive with such a love interest 😅