Big Life

24 – Dragon Rider (8)

‘We're screwed! ’

Yeongwoo buried her face in the palm of her hand.

I confessed that I didn't have a plan because I was drunk.

And the first thing I said was, "I'm not okay."

I wanted to hit my head on the telescope pole because I was childless.

“ · · · · · ·. ”

Somi was still staring at the pits. I'm surprised you got a sudden confession, but I can't believe he's picking you up again.

It was even more surprising that he had never felt the distinction of treating himself as a woman.

It is true that working together at the office brought us closer together.

I had a lot of conversations between the two of you over lunch and tea.

However, no matter how close we got, it was only within the relationship of editor to writer. At least Somi thought she was.

“A little · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Somi opens her mouth by sweeping her hand over her windblown head.

“I was a little surprised. No, a little bit. ”

“I'm sorry."

Yeon-woo takes her hands off her face and raises her head. Staring at the telescopes across the street, he said.

“But I mean it. I'm not saying that because I'm drunk. It's true that liquor has given me courage. ”

“I had no idea you thought of me that way. ”

“I tried my best, prudently. I've told you many times to go if you find a good place. ”

“ · · · · · ·. ”

Somi bites her lips instead of answering.

He seems to be drawing a picture of himself confessing to the reconstruction.

In addition, I thought I knew the ambiguity.

The feeling he must have felt when someone he already liked confessed to him.

“I'm sorry, Writer. ”

Somi didn't stall for long.

He understood the mind of reconstruction that had pushed him away decisively, as well as answering again and again.

“You're a great writer. Thank you so much for saying that you like me. But I can't. ”

“Isn't that a little short notice? ”

Thick kitten turns to Somi.

“I'm not asking you to answer me here. Mr. Jung, think calmly for a few days. ”

“Just think about it for a few days and nothing will change. ”

Somi cut off her horse without a word.

“This writer, you know, he's a Donghae man. All I had to do was come up from the East Sea alone and die trying to get settled. I'm barely there, and I like my life focused on my work. I don't have the luxury of meeting someone. ”

“I · · · · · · · · · to avoid getting in the way of Mr. Jung's life. ”

“Thanks for saying that, but that's just the writer's idea, too. I think that when people and people meet, they have to influence each other somehow. I don't even want to start the process. I'm so sorry."

The excitement of Yeon Woo's breath became rough.

However, for a moment, I dropped my head as a gloomy face.

Even the firm shoulders of the sheep were crumbling like sand castles in front of the waves.

“You're completely kicked. ”

Yeon-woo's mouth was smiling, but she wasn't smiling.

His words, which he did not expect an answer, were mixed in by the wind and crushed in the air.

“I'm sorry I didn't know the topic. ”

“Don't say that. What's wrong with this writer? ”

That's all she said, and Somi kept her mouth shut.

I wanted to add a few words of encouragement because my heart ached, but I endured it. It was because of the fear that it might be deceiving.

It was better for Yeon-woo to retreat like this.

“I think I've been gone too long. You must be worried about the writers. Shouldn't we start now? ”

“Representative Jung, go up first. I'll clear my head and be right up. ”

Somi nods quietly and turns around first.

The sound of footsteps farther away felt colder than the winter wind. Did I vaguely expect it to work because I always smile well and have a tender personality?

I can't believe I'm gonna say no to this. Suddenly, life itself became scary.

Yeongwoo reopened the convenience store door that had just bought coffee. Looking over the counter at the cigarette display, he said.

“Give me a pack of cigarettes. ”

“What can I get you, sir? ”

“Just give me anything I want out of the ordinary. ”

I also bought a lighter for the first time

Yeon from the convenience store sat in a chair under the umbrella and asked her if she could take out a cigarette.

“Cough! Cough! ”

I lit the fire, sucked it, and my tears poured out with a cough.

The bitterness of the demonstration was amazing.

Makes me admire smokers.

* * *

“Yup, good. Cool.”

6: 00 a.m. in the long winter nights was still dark.

Su-hee was lying on the bed, relying on the standlight to read the manuscript.

It was an English translation of 'The Bress’.

“Oh, great. Fatigue disappears like snow. ”

“I'm going to quit writing and not massage your whole life. ”

“But where's the hand getting to? You don't have to go to a place like that. ”

“Really? What about here? ”

Reconstruction tucked me into a blanket.

Soon, Su Hee turned her back on her face.

“Why are you so mean? I had no idea he was such a bright guy. ”

“I'm the average guy. Rather too universal. ”

“Ugh.”

Reconstruction struck Su Hee's lips again.

I've been harassing him all night, but I still can't let my guard down. Su-hee gladly embraced his arms over his shoulders. My body was hard, but I was happy. I loved this man who never got tired and wanted himself so much.

“I don't even have the energy to wash anymore. ”

“Don't wash. What do you think of the translation? ”

“Do you have a conscience to ask? I don't even have time to focus and read. ”

Su-hee pinches both cheeks of reconstruction and shakes them back and forth. The pinch was covered with sweat, either by her or her naked reconstruction.

“I've read most of the first volume, but I think it's good. ”

“Really? And you have nowhere else to turn? ”

“It seems to me. And these comments from the open house are great. I see you've been reading your work hard. ”

“That's good. That's a perfect decision. ”

“Decision what? ”

“The open house. Your positive opinions made my mind stronger. ”

“You said you were coming to Korea anyway. Let's meet and talk and decide. ”

Glug glug!

The phone on the side table shivered briefly.

Reconstruction slowly turns and reaches out.

It was a message that flew from Jae-in.

As soon as he checked the contents, his eyes narrowed.

- Bring Soo-hee home once. Have some dinner. ^ ^

“What's going on? ”

“What's going on? ”

Su-hee was also surprised when she saw her phone, so she opened her mouth halfway.

“How do you know that? You didn't tell the house I was here. ”

“Sure. I'll call him. ”

Reconstruction tilts its head and presses the currency icon. Jae-in quickly receives the call as if he was waiting.

- You're up early, Great Sage.

“You're up early somehow. So, how did you know? ”

- I got it on the Internet.

“The Internet?”

-They hugged each other violently, and they tweeted it.

“Ahh · · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Reconstruction turned to Su Hee, blurring her words.

I can't believe there was another photograph taken between the two.

- He didn't tell you. He was grumpy. Are you still with him?

“Well, well. ”

- Yeah, I won't interrupt. Have a good time. Bring her home soon enough. Okay? - Okay.

“Okay, sis. I'll call you back.”

After hanging up the phone, I immediately reconstructed the Internet.

The keywords‘ rebuilt woman ’,' rebuilt one-piece girl ’,‘ one-piece girl photo collection ’, and‘ rebuilt lover ’were dominating the real-time search terms.

“What? Were we photographed yesterday? ”

“I think I already know you're a one-piece girl. ”

When I entered SNS, it was just like Jae-in said.

There were several pictures of Su Hee hugging in front of the car all over the internet.

Seeing the time when the first picture was posted, it was less than 10 minutes after meeting Su Hee yesterday.

- I've been looking all over for you. You two have been together for a few years. But again, it's beautiful.

- Didn't you say she was in a game company? What does the game company do with that face? Is a model?

- I think I'll hear about the wedding soon. Oh, I'm so sad.

- Do you know what happened to the old lady???

- Oh, he's the one from the fan club. You look like a real doll;;;

- ㅇ I've actually seen it in person at the autograph meeting. It doesn't look like photography, it looks like that. She was fucking beautiful.

“You're really acting. You have to be careful. ”

After reading the netizens' reactions, Su-hee suddenly said.

There was a smile in his mouth that seemed like this situation was interesting.

“Is that a happy face? ”

“Fun, then. If you're cheating or doing anything weird, the Netizens will tell you everything. What, you think you can live comfortably? ”

With a vibration, Su-hee's phone called this time. As soon as I checked her name, the laughter disappeared from her face.

“Uh, Mom? ”

You came to Korea yesterday, right?

“How did you know? ”

- I got it from your father, kid. You were dating that Harebuilder? Why didn't you tell me?

“Mom, what happened? ”

- Anyway, when are you bringing him home? You know your father's personality, right? Get her here quick before she falls down on her mop.

“What should I do? ”

Suddenly, Su-hee thought about it.

After eavesdropping on the call, the reconstruction was straightened at the waist.

Just like Soo-hee's father was in front of her.

* * *

“What brings you to the airport, Miss Ha? ”

“I'm just here for a ride. ”

“A few days ago, I was talking about a picture on the Internet. Just a quick word, please. ”

“Dating is a woman. ”

“Oh, really? Congratulations. When did you meet? Are you here on a prenup? ”

Reconstruction stood out rather than walking.

I had to remove this journalist before I reached the gate.

Fixing the tie that was broken by Jan's steps, he asked the reporter.

“I'm sorry, where are you? ”

“Oh, yes. That's the weekly trend. It's called the phenomenon. ”

A young journalist grabbed out a business card and politely gave it to me. After receiving the business card, the reconstruction looked around and said Najjik.

“Hyundai Journalist, I'm a little busy right now. Send it to me and I'll be sure to call you soon. ”

Today is the day when Open House publishers' representatives and editors come to Korea. So the reconstruction was happy and I was going to meet him in person despite Tae-won's currents.

“Who are you meeting at the airport today? ”

“I'm an agent for the United States. ”

As I answered, the phone in my pocket shivered. It was a call from Tae-won.

“Yes, Jules. Oh, you're out already? Okay, I'll be right there. ”

The reconstruction of the disconnected call began to shift back the steps that had stopped. To the reporter behind his back, he added one last time.

“If you let it go like this, it's the only story we've had before. ”

“Are you sure?”

“I don't remember breaking any promises in my life until today. ”

“· · · · · · I'll be waiting for your call! ”

The reporter stopped chasing me with a smile on his face.

The reconstruction waved lightly and walked quickly.

‘I don't want to bother our customers because of me. ’

I never thought I'd be faced with a journalist who would be interested in me at the airport.

The gate is growing rapidly in sight. I saw Tae-won's familiar face first.

‘Hmm · · · · · · · · · · · ·? ’

The two eyes of a curious reconstruction narrowed.

The woman with short hair standing next to Tae Won is probably Eugene. The two men standing next to him were probably the representatives and editors of the Open House.

“Ah, Writer Ha. This way.”

Tae-won and Eugene recognized it first and raised their hands. On the signal, 50 African-Americans and 40 Asians turned to reconstruction. Like a fighter, every Asian man standing next to him was smiling nicely compared to an enormous black man.

“You're back soon. This is Ben Smith, head of the Open House, and this is Aiden Cooper. ”

Eugene introduced each other in an instant, alternating between English and Korean.

Ben Smith, a half inch tall, reached out his hand and asked for a handshake, looking down at the reconstruction.

“I · · · · · · · · Nice to Mychu · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Reconstruction reaches out and greets.

His voice trembles deeply in Ben's shadow.

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