Seeing that person talking about Goo Daebom, it looked like he knew Goo Daebom well. It might have been someone who was working with Goo Daebom. The people who worked with him knew Yigyeom too well and if they recognized Yigyeom there, they would inform Goo Daebom about his presence, and inevitably Yigyeom would have to face the said person’s terrible face.
Yigyeom’s heart started beating fast again and he pressed his hand on his chest. Without looking back, he ran through the hallways from the bathroom and escaped to the banquet hall.
“Ah, why are you so late?’
“I’m sorry…”
Yigyeom stood next to Kang Jihoon and looked around cautiously. Albeit to his worry, he could not notice Goo Daebom’s or any of the moneylenders’ faces anywhere.
Yigyeom thought it would be better if he could avoid them until the end but simultaneously anxiety and fear crept into his weak mind.
The celebratory program started with the Daeguk Corp’s chairman giving a speech and it proceeded faster than expected. He talked about the company’s past, present and future and thanked the people who contributed to the business’s success and everyone clapped in response.
After that, the chairman’s son climbed up to the podium and expressed his gratitude before playing the congratulatory video that was prepared beforehand, before the first half was concluded.
When the 2nd part of the event opened full-fledged, the hall was bustling with the voices of the guests. Yigyeom carried the wine bottle and roamed around his assigned area, filling the people’s wine glasses for those who desired it and greeting them politely.
It was not a difficult task but he was worried he could meet someone who knew Goo Daebom, so he lost strength in his legs multiple times, and his condition gradually worsened.
A while later, the people left their tables and wandered freely around the hall, greeting and talking with each other. Yigyeom went to one side where the catering was being prepared separately and he did his work either by collecting or cleaning glasses and dishes.
“Please go to the balcony. Some people have gone out to the balcony so please collect their dishes.”
“Ah, yes. I understand.”
Yigyeom bowed his head to the manager’s instructions and passing by the empty tables, stood in front of the balcony. The night breeze was satisfying during March and people there talked and drank alcohol.
Yigyeom took the empty glasses from the people and returned to the hall, before looking at the balcony through the door which was slightly opened. He was afraid that Goo Daebom might be there.
“…”
As expected. Goo Daebom was standing on the balcony, with a wine glass in his hand, and conversing with someone. Yigyeom was startled to see him so he turned around, with the tray full of empty glass. As he turned, the glasses toppled over from the tray and fell on the floor making a loud sound. Since the floor in front of the balcony was not covered with carpet, it made it sound even louder.
His surroundings which were mixed with elegant voices quieted down, and all the attention zeroed on him. He was burdened with so many stares that he helplessly lowered his head.
More than that, he could hear the steps shuffling from the balcony and it was getting closer. He should have run away from this place to avoid meeting Goo Daebom but his body wasn’t moving.
“…”
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Yigyeom heard the footsteps approaching closer and like a fool, he lowered his head and closed his eyes. It was only a matter of time before Goo Daebom discovered him. The moment he felt the warmth in front of him, a nice voice and face appeared.
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“Ah…”
It was Kwon Taejung. Yigyeom didn’t expect to meet him there but he was strangely glad. Yigyeom’s heartbeat quickened and his eyes quivered but he couldn’t help but keep his eyes on Kwon Taejung unintentionally.
“It was noisy like a fish market so when I came out I was glad to see all these faces…I was just going to leave but it was worth holding back.”
“…”
“Yigyeom. Aren’t you glad to see me?”
The man was shameless every time they met. He was shameless but then again, gentle…even though he pretended to be intimidating, he was friendly. He didn’t do any threatening actions but Yigyeom could feel the menacing vibe he gave and it was bewildering.
“It was you earlier, right? The one who ran out of the washroom?”
“…Yes.”
“What do you, Yigyeom. Fuck. I can now even recognize you from your back.”
Kwon Taejung’s talked as if they were close and words were soft with cursed words mixed in. Plus, different from the playful atmosphere he created with his laughs were his sharp eyes and that there was no hesitance in his actions.
“Why did you break these? Was it because you were surprised to see me? Or was it because of Goo Daebom?’
Yigyeom was looking at Kwon Taejung’s face and at the mention of Goo Daebom’s name, he looked at the balcony anxiously. If Kwon Taejung didn’t return there quickly, Goo Daebom might arrive wondering what was going on.
“Ah, is it really because of Goo Daebom?”
Kwon Taejung was quick to realize and Yigyeom looked at him and nodded as if he was grasping at straws. Although both of them were thugs, now he needed that man’s help.
“Should I help you?”
“…Yes.”
As if Kwon Taejung was waiting for Yigyeom’s answer as soon as he heard it, he raised his body level to meet Yigyeom’s eyes. Then, he took Yigyeom’s hand and hid behind the balcony door, and covered him with his body.
“…”
“…”
Yigyeom, who was completely trapped in between the wall and the man’s body, barely blinked and moved at all. All he could see was Kwon Taejung’s shoulders, shirt collar, and a tie knot. And…
The pressure from his body enveloped him and the nice smell smothered him while he tried to move, there was a slight crunching sound. Yigyeom barely raised his hand and pushed Kwon Taejung’s body slightly. But Kwon Taejung didn’t budge and didn’t move an inch.
“Goo Daebom is here and if you want to see him, you can push me more.”
Kwon Taejung made a dim space around them where the stares and voices were absent. He fished out the vibrating phone from his pocket and showed the name ‘Goo Daebom’ flashing on the screen. It would be natural if he entered the hall while on the call and didn’t return.
“Should I pull away?”
Yigyeom was surprised that Kwon Taejung put the phone back into his pocket, pulled the latter back, and shook his head while grabbing the hem of his clothes. Kwon Taejung laughed at Yigyeom’s desperation and came a little closer, touching Yigyeom.
Yigyeom had no choice but to press his lips on Kwon Taejung’s shoulders and grabbed the hem of the suit more tightly. The heat spread throughout his body.
“Why are you trembling so much? Are you scared of Goo Daebom that much?”
“…”
It wasn’t because of Goo Daebom. It was clearly different from shaking with fear and anxiety. With his lips pressed on Taejung’s shoulders, he shook his head and looked up at him. The latter trembled due to the vibration from his phone that rang again.
Kwon Taejung put his fingers on his lips, warning Yigyeom not to make any sounds, and answered the phone, keeping his eyes on him.
“Yes, hyung. Ah, I’m sorry. Something came up suddenly, yes. Yes, for sure.”
Even though Kwon Taejung pulled away slightly, it was still close enough to reach his body. Kwon Taejung received the call without taking his eyes off Yigyeom and the latter avoided his gaze. He loomed over him and it was uncomfortable and yet again, strange.
“It’s nothing to worry about. Yes, let’s make an appointment next time and meet properly then. Yes, hyung.”
Kwon Taejung finished the call cleanly and lifted Yigyeom’s face with his index finger. Yigyeom was forced to meet his eyes and barely breathed. The atmosphere was different from the times they had met before.
“Still I was talking about you with hyung”
“…About me?”
“Hm. I was asking him things you won’t tell me even if I ask you”
“…About what?”
“I don’t know. I couldn’t even hear him properly. You were noisy.”
As if he was shamed, he lowered his head. Things Yigyeom wouldn’t tell him even if he asked, it might have been personal questions. I hated the fact that Kwon Taejung was asking about me to Goo Daebom and that Goo Daebom knew something about him. He hated all of it.
“…Are you two close?”
“With who? Goo Daebom?”
“…Yes.”
“I saw him for the first time today though.”
Even if it sounded like a lie, it wasn’t a lie. What on earth was that feeling? Yigyeom hid behind a pillar and sighed before looking at that man’s face.
He just wanted to take a peek but he couldn’t do it because he was embarrassed. He couldn’t even take a peek furtively at Kwon Taejung because the latter’s eyes didn’t slip off him at all.
“…Are you going to meet him again?”
“If I want to learn about you properly, I should.”
“…”
“Why, shall I not meet him?”
Kwon Taejung treated Yigyeom as if he knew everything about him and Yigyeom nodded his head slightly. He hated the fact that they would talk about him in his absence and that Goo Daebom would also talk about him. Also, he didn’t want Kwon Taejung to hear all that.
“Okay. I won’t meet him.”
“…Really?”
“Yeah. You told me not to meet him.”
Yigyeom looked at Kwon Taejung who spoke those words so easily and then lowered his eyes and head. Kwon Taejung acted and talked without hesitance and it was not easy keeping up with him.
“Now, what are you going to do for me?”
“…Yes?”
Not me going back to check if there is an NSFW tag😇😉
…so… Is it there ?
yeah it is NSFW (a few chapters later) but you’ve got to be patient 😅
Oh, right now after knowing it for sure, I’m gonna be as patient as needed 😉
it will be NSFW a few chapters in but not yet haha 😬
Thanks for the translation ❤️