Big Life

23 – Bombardment has begun (5)

“Well done.”

“You did a great job. Please go in early and rest today. ”

Su-hee stands up with her bag and umbrella.

From this morning on, it rained heavily and I wore jeans. If it were Korea, I wouldn't even look at you. In Taiwan, the commuting outfit became quite free.

‘It stopped raining. ’

Su Hee came out of the building and blended into the gap between the people on the wet streets.

October is far from cold in Taipei. The average temperature is 24 degrees, similar to that of July in Seoul.

Su-hee takes off the cardigan because it feels a bit overwhelming.

‘I don't want to go right in. ’

Su-hee's eyes search the arcade shops diligently.

It was a day when I didn't want to go to an empty officetel, fix dinner with instant food, and watch a movie until after midnight.

In a few days, my mind became empty. I needed something to fill my open heart.

Walking slowly, the arcade was quick.

Nothing caught Su Hee's mind.

I didn't want to go into the bookstore by myself, read a book, or go into the restaurant and eat. Even a cup of coffee was ambiguous because it was empty before the meal.

‘I'd rather stay late and eat with my surrogate. ’

Su-hee turned to the officetel and began to take a step.

Once you've made your decision, don't hesitate. I didn't forget to buy instant pasta and a can of beer to soothe my loneliness.

Glug glug!

My phone rang in my bag.

Su-hee glances at the opposing Pokémon with a reflexive smile, then flinches her nose slightly.

That's why I thought it was unfair because he seemed to like it only.

“Huh."

- There's a chilly breeze in your voice.

The voice of reconstruction brings a sinister smile.

Su-hee was even angrier, so she kept her mouth shut.

- You going home?

“Huh."

- Did you have dinner?

“Not yet.”

- What are you gonna eat?

“I'm going out for a hot meal with the office staff. ”

- Hahaha.

On the other side of the radio, the reconstruction burst into laughter.

Su-hee glanced at me with a sudden smile.

“Why are you smiling? ”

- I think you're lying. Don't you want to go to sleep over TV with a beer and instant pasta again today?

Su-hee tightly gripped the plastic bag in her hand.

“You said you were going to wash up. And why are you doing this today? Did you call to gently increase your meds? ”

- Is that who I am? How about next time you eat with your office colleagues and then you come eat with me today?

“I'm sorry, I don't feel like joking. ”

- My boss Lee Soo-hee. You still have a great streak.

“ · · · · · ·? ”

Su-hee opens her eyes and stops.

A playful voice of reconstruction continues in my ears.

- Why are you wearing all those jeans you didn't wear? You got a little weight on your thigh? But it's smooth and it looks good.

Su-hee turned around with her phone on her face.

Reconstruction was reflected in the two pupils that had been enlarged.

The man standing just 5 meters apart must have been rebuilt.

“You should come and give me a hug. ”

Reconstruction of the phone, he stretched out his arms.

Su-hee stared at me with shaky eyes and chewed her lips well. Then I turned around and started on my way.

“Su-hee? ”

The embarrassed reconstruction shook the huge backpack and hurriedly chased after him.

“What's the matter? Aren't you eager to turn your back on your boyfriend who flew across the ocean? ”

“Looks like someone's come to the end of the earth. ”

“Let's walk slowly and talk, Soo-hee. My leg hurts and I'm tired. Tell me what I did wrong. ”

Reconstruction grabbed Su Hee's wrist and said as a plea aid.

Su Hee opens her mouth looking up at the cold eyes.

“I was wrong to get caught sneaking a girl into my house. ”

“I came with Joon. And I was going to say it first. ”

“I made her use the kitchen. ”

“It won't happen again. I swear.”

The reconstruction straightened the lower back and stood at attention.

Su-hee raises her hands, pinching his cheeks and speaking angrily.

“Wrong way to make fun of people over the phone! It's wrong to stalk a beauty like me! I'm sorry I didn't tell you I was coming sooner, so I made you meet like this! I've come to Taiwan by mistake! ”

“Ouch! I did everything wrong. I'm just a bad guy. I'm sorry, Soo-hee. Let it go, huh? ”

Reconstruction caught Su-hee by surprise.

Su Hee's scent penetrated deep into her lungs, and she could feel the reconstruction.

You're back in my house.

I had a home in a far-off country, not Korea.

Su-hee was next to home.

* * *

[novel 'Mushroom Bath’ hits American market. Sold out 100,000 copies of the first edition. More than twice as fast as there was a sea.]

[The New York Times Book Review, "elaborate plot, sophisticated horror from a universal or unique sentiment"]

[L.A. Communications, "I want The Bress' other work to be officially published."]

[Movie 'Mushroom Bath’ Audience Breaks Through 3 Million. Do you want to go beyond "The Red Robe Boots" in horror films?]

‘Thank you, Yoo-jin. ’

Seeing the knights embroidering the monitor screen, he mutters to himself.

I was worried about what would happen if it didn't work on the American market, but I leaned. Eugene took over the agent and published by Knobble Publishing, the 'Mushroom Bath’ was a smooth start.

Glug glug!

The phone rang and Eugene's name came to mind.

Myeong-seok smiled and welcomed the call.

“I think I'm reading what I think. ”

- What nonsense is that?

“I was watching the American reactions in the mustard bath. That's why I was thinking of you. ”

What do you think of me? Nasty thoughts?

“What, in a lot of ways? ”

I smiled at the same time as the two of them had promised. Eugene said that with a frequent smile.

- I think it'll work. I promised you, didn't I? I'm gonna try and get you into the top 10 in the New York Times. Trust her. Don't worry about anything.

“I'm not worried. I'm the best at gasoline. ”

- Hah, you'd better come sometime. as part of a promotion. It won't be bad if you give me a fan sign and a Q&A. event at a big bookstore.

“I'll talk about it when I talk on the phone. ”

- Yeah, and there's been a few calls from the film company.

“Film company?”

- I want to buy a mustard bath ticket. I'm going to do a Hollywood makeover. The Paramount is the largest of all the places we've been contacted. Anyway, I'll let you know if this goes any further.

“Thank you. I'll go to New York sometime. ”

- No, don't come.

“Don't come? Why?"

- You've been acting weird lately. I've had a hard time enduring the urge to attack. So don't come.

I couldn't smile at Eugene's words like jokes.

The opposing Pokémon's words continue beyond the transmission in order to maintain silence.

- He's got a serious face, right? Let's live with our sense of humor. I need to wash up now. I'll call you back.

“Okay, okay. Get some rest and call me back. ”

After hanging up the phone, I stared at the air.

Eugene's face appeared sad before he left the hotel.

‘If you say you want to get married, you'll be in trouble.' ’

Eugene had a body that didn't have a baby.

It was a fatal disadvantage to marry the eldest son of the group.

Myeong-seok had already told this to his father, Taejin. Because I didn't want to lie and get married.

Though I anticipated, Taejin was outrageous. He was an inclusive father, but there was no concession as far as fertility.

So they broke up.

‘It's devastating.’

Looking up at the endless autumn sky outside the window, I suddenly thought of Myeok.

What do you think you're living so hard for? You can't hold a loved one in your arms.

I thought it would be easy to forget.

I thought it would be resolved if I worked hard and lived busy and wasted my time.

But it was a mistake.

I definitely realized when I met Eugene again in Korea a while ago. I'll never forget Eugene for the rest of my life, even if I could marry another woman.

Glug glug!

My phone rang in my pocket.

Myeong-seok stares up at the sky and answers the phone without checking the opponent's name.

“Yes, hello. ”

- Did you have lunch, brother?

Myeong-seok woke up and fixed his phone.

“Oh, it's Myeonghun. ”

- Did you delete my number?

“My brother was half frozen in the autumn sensation. That's why I didn't check. We leave tomorrow, right? ”

Myeong-seok smiled brightly and asked.

Myung-hoon is now returning to Korea after finishing his work in the United States. He was a misguided little brother, even though he was a troublemaker.

- That's why I called. We might be a few days late. Maybe a week.

“Suddenly what? ”

- You've been working your ass off. I want to explore other places and travel for a short time.

“If that's the case, I'm all for it. I'll tell my father, so don't worry, just relax and come back. ”

- · · · · · · Thank you, brother.

I spoke in a small voice as if I could hear a clear message.

In that single word, I couldn't stop smiling because I felt proud of him.

“But where are you going? ”

- I haven't decided yet. I don't want to go far from Korea, about China and Japan · · · · · · · · ·? I'll talk to you when we're scheduled.

“Okay, take care and don't get hurt. ”

I'm hanging up.

“Yes."

After hanging up the phone, Myung Seok opened the desk drawer and took out a picture.

The two brothers of childhood were also smiling brightly today.

Myeong-hoon was still a young and cute brother in the heart of Myeong-seok.

* * *

“Like an animal, really. How come you don't take a day off? ”

“It's wrong that you're pretty. Where are you going?”

“It's time for breakfast. ”

“Let's just go out and get some later. Come here."

“Really · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

It was Su Hee, who grumbled with her mouth but didn't dislike it.

It was a peaceful morning of sunshine at the window.

On the floor of the room, there were strips of clothing lying around. The reconstruction on the bed was enjoying last night's horror while hugging Su Hee tightly.

“Shall we get married next year? ”

“Next year?”

Reconstruction kisses Su Hee's face to make a sound, then nods.

“Hyojin and Jinjin are in a frenzy about getting married within the year. We have to do it right away. ”

“What about Jae-in? ”

“It may take a few more years for my sister to get married. Maybe I should go first. Before you run away. ”

The music set as an alarm flowed from Su-hee's phone placed on the side table.

Su-hee quickly picked up her phone and turned off the alarm.

Today with rebuilding, there was no need to get up early.

“You got another article? ”

Su-hee who was connected to the internet muttered while turning off the alarm.

Reconstruction did not open its eyes, but smiled and spoke.

“What kind of gift? A mustard bath or a novel? Movie?”

“No, Park Hye-sung. ”

“ · · · · · ·? ”

The reconstructed frowned face opened his eyes.

Suddenly, Su-hee's expression was much cooler.

“I heard about you during the interview with Park Hye-san. ”

“It has nothing to do with me. ”

“I heard there's a man on my mind these days. And I'm reimagining what I ate with you at the White Song Art Awards. ”

“Don't journalists have a story for that? ”

Reconstruction closed the eyes of the road with its tongue pulled.

Su-hee lays down her phone and turns to reconstruction.

She mutters, her five-finger grip on the rebuilding belly.

“Is that you? You mean the man you have in mind? ”

“That's enough, boss. Does that make any sense? We aired together a few times, ate once, all of it. ”

“Maybe he got stuck with you in that one encounter. ”

“However, it's only Lee Soo-hee who has Hae rebuilt. Think about what we'll have for breakfast. ”

The reconstruction tucks the head into the duvet and pulls the body down.

Immediately after, Su Hee gathered her hands underneath her.

“Ha, don't! It tickles!”

“If you don't tell me what to eat soon, I'll continue. ”

Bloop-oop! Bloop-oop!

“I'm on the phone! I have to take this. Stop it! ”

Su-hee desperately leans back and reaches out.

But...

She grabs her phone and looks at the crystal, and her smile disappears from her face.

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