Contract Marriage with Memory Loss on Top - Chapter 7
“Why the house? I already paid back the principal of 300 million won, so there’s no need for you to go this far.”
Yeon-woo spoke forcefully on purpose, thinking that if he showed a confident attitude, their suspicion might be slightly reduced. As if he’s saying that since he paid back 300 million, what’s 130 million to him.
– What if you smoothly lie about paying back and then run off overseas? It’s like I can hear your scheming thoughts from here. It’s unsettling.
I guess there’s no choice. They didn’t seem to have any intention of budging. Yeon-woo presented his last resort.
“Then I’ll come visit you instead.”
– Why are you hiding the address so tightly? Did you move into your sugar daddy’s house or something?
As soon as he heard the words “sugar daddy,” an unpleasant feeling surged up. He shouldn’t raise his voice. Regaining his composure, Yeon-woo continued.
“You said you’re worried I’ll run off overseas. Then should I give you my passport?”
The loan sharks also knew that Yeon-woo didn’t have the guts to run away. Knowing that this was just a tactic to deflate him, Yeon-woo came out boldly. After a brief silence, the person on the phone raised his voice.
– Hey, Sang-cheol! Are you free tomorrow?
Yeon-woo’s stiff complexion gradually relaxed. Fortunately, it seems they’re going to agree to a visit. Faint voices were heard a couple of times, and then the loan shark informed Yeon-woo of the schedule.
– Damn, why do I have so many outside tasks. Come to the office three days later. You know what’ll happen if you try anything before then, right?
“Got it, then I’m hanging up.”
– The brat’s in a rush.
As soon as he hung up the phone, he turned off the shower. The strong stream of water was cut off cleanly, but Yeon-woo’s appearance had been a mess for a long time. Yeon-woo, who had thoroughly messed up his wet hair, came out of the shower stall with a dissatisfied look. If he went out looking like a wet mouse, Kwon Ki-won would surely find it strange. Yeon-woo reached for the robe hanging in the back.
When he opened the bathroom door, the heat that had accumulated escaped towards the bedroom. Fortunately, Kwon Ki-won was not around. Did he go to work? He seemed to have gone to the study to work comfortably. If so, the probability that he heard the phone conversation had significantly decreased. Yeon-woo’s face brightened.
Yeon-woo leaped out of the bedroom, crossed the living room, and hurried into the laundry room. He put the wet clothes deep into the basket and casually slipped out as if nothing had happened. On his way back to the bedroom, Yeon-woo furtively examined the closed study door. It was understandable that Ki-won was busy, having returned home urgently as soon as he went to work because of him.
‘He probably didn’t eat…’
In addition to working from home, which was not in his schedule, Ki-won did not come out of the study even though it was past mealtime. Feeling sorry and grateful, Yeon-woo lingered in front of the study door and walked away with reluctant feet. He felt he should at least bring him some instant food later.
Would a sandwich be good? Roughly planning the meal menu, Yeon-woo returned to the bedroom and opened the closet door.
‘Come to think of it, most of the things here were bought by hyung.’
It was suddenly felt how much consideration he had received from Ki-won. Looking left and right at the clothes filling each cubby, Yeon-woo took out underwear. Even though he was wearing a robe, the bottom felt so empty that he felt he should at least wear underwear first.
When he untied the knotted ribbon, the robe that was loosely hanging on his shoulders slid down smoothly. Soon, when it slipped past his buttocks and down to his thighs, there was a sound of movement from the living room. Ki-won must have come out of the study.
‘Did I lock the bedroom door when I came in?’
It was a question that suddenly crossed his mind. He seemed to have habitually closed the door tightly… Yeon-woo hastily picked up his underwear, trying hard to ignore the ominous thought. When Yeon-woo, who had become naked, was hurriedly putting his feet into his underwear, there was a noise from behind.
Kiiik-.
“…Huh?”
It was a sound that shouldn’t be heard, as if a door was opening. Yeon-woo’s arms, which were pulling up his underwear, abruptly stopped, and he turned his head slowly like a broken machine.
Beyond the half-open door, Kwon Ki-won was standing. He was also frozen with a considerably startled expression. Kwon Ki-won’s eyes dropped sharply from around Yeon-woo’s face to lower.
In the place where his gaze was directed, there were buttocks enjoying freedom without knowing shame.
“Bu, butt… My butt!”
“……”
“D, don’t look!”
Yeon-woo, who was so startled that he didn’t even know what he was babbling, grabbed his white mounds and sat down. He didn’t even have time to pick up the shower robe and put it on. Kwon Ki-won, who didn’t know Yeon-woo was naked, was also equally flustered.
As if it didn’t care about the embarrassment of the two people, the door was opening even wider. Kwon Ki-won, who let out a small gasp, grabbed the doorknob and closed the door with a bang.
His whole body was ripe like a red tomato. He must have seen everything. Since the underwear was hanging on his thighs, he must have seen his butt. Yeon-woo, who was trembling for a long time without coming to his senses, made a tearful face.
– Sorry, I didn’t know you were undressed.
Kwon Ki-won’s voice was heard from beyond the door. Yeon-woo, who had buried his forehead on his knees and endured the humiliation, slowly raised his head. He also knew that Kwon Ki-won didn’t come in on purpose. How would Ki-won know whether the person using the bedroom was naked or not? Above all, this incident started from his own mistake of not locking the door.
Yeon-woo, who had been curled up in shame, got up unsteadily. The first thought that came to mind was that he should get dressed first.
‘I don’t know… I’m married.’
If contract marriage is included in getting married, he’s already married though… His heart was troubled. Yeon-woo, who had a surge of emotions that he didn’t know who to confide in, wildly waved his arms in the air. He felt like he would die of embarrassment.
At least it was fortunate that the exposed area was not the front. If he had shown that embarrassing part in the front, he would have surely died of shame. Yeon-woo took the not-so-helpful consolation to heart and pulled himself together.
After finishing up, Yeon-woo opened the bedroom door while holding the shower robe. Is hyung gone? Contrary to Yeon-woo’s expectation, Kwon Ki-won’s back was visible beyond the door that was opened by an inch.
Although he was briefly taken aback by the broad back obstructing his view, Yeon-woo poked Ki-won’s shoulder blade with a trembling fingertip. Only after receiving Yeon-woo’s signal did Kwon Ki-won show his face. As the person who had embarrassed Yeon-woo, the man’s face was filled with awkwardness. Yeon-woo, who felt embarrassed to face him like this, made a slightly strange face.
“Were you surprised? I’m sorry.”
If you think about it, it was largely Yeon-woo’s responsibility. He changed clothes in the bedroom they shared without even locking the door. Nevertheless, Kwon Ki-won looked at Yeon-woo’s complexion and kept muttering that he was sorry. Continuing this kind of atmosphere would only make things awkward, but Yeon-woo couldn’t pull himself together.
“I want to run away from home…”
No matter how much humans are said to be forgetful animals, it seemed like it would take a long time before this incident would be erased from memory. However, it wasn’t that he declared he would really run away from home. Anyone could tell that Yeon-woo’s remark was laced with playfulness to lighten the mood. But Kwon Ki-won hardened his face as if he hadn’t caught on to Yeon-woo’s intention.
“You can’t do that.”
Yeon-woo’s eyes widened. It was an unusual reaction. It was so unbelievable that it was the answer given by Kwon Ki-won, who could easily distinguish between jokes and seriousness. Rather, it was enough to make Yeon-woo, who brought it up, feel embarrassed.
“…It was a joke. Where would I even have to run away to.”
“Let’s not say things like that, even as a joke.”
His expression was stiff and his accent was oddly strong. Kwon Ki-won’s gaze was so eerily unfamiliar that Yeon-woo’s words were soon blocked.
“Where could you possibly go?”
Kwon Ki-won, who showed a faint smile, put his hand on Yeon-woo’s head. The action of gently stroking down his hair was no different from the usual Kwon Ki-won.
The more Kwon Ki-won’s words asking where he could go were pondered, the more strange they were. The two were in a relationship tied by a contract. They were a couple who would inevitably go through the divorce process, but Ki-won sometimes acted as if he forgot this. Was he sincere about acting like newlyweds? In a way, he was a very thorough person, even though no one was watching.
“Running away from home seems difficult, so how about going out? Shall we go eat out?”
It was a gentle suggestion. Certainly, eating out seemed better than awkwardly eating at home. If they spend time outside, the mood will probably get better too. Yeon-woo, who was about to nod right away, suddenly thought of something.
“Don’t you have to work? You seemed busy…”
“It was just a simple document review. I finished that too.”
If so, that was fortunate. Yeon-woo, whose face was filled with a bright expression, kept nodding his head.
‘Yeah, there’s no use being embarrassed.’
If he just expresses his intention to end the contract to Ki-won, they’ll get divorced in a few weeks. He didn’t want to spend the little time left feeling awkward. Yeon-woo kept reminding himself to forget about today.
“Let’s go!”
At the clear and bright answer, the corners of Kwon Ki-won’s mouth went up. Ki-won took the lead after taking the car keys, and Yeon-woo followed behind him.
Yeon-woo’s legs, which had been walking well, staggered. It was because strength suddenly left them. He tried his best to stop and stand up straight, but he ended up banging his head on Ki-won’s back.
“Ugh!”
Was it a rock? He was startled by the intense pain. Yeon-woo, with a dumbfounded expression, rubbed his red forehead.
Kwon Ki-won, who was walking ahead, turned around and looked at Yeon-woo. Yeon-woo rubbed his forehead vigorously and let out an awkward laugh.
“Sometimes my legs suddenly lose strength. It’s embarrassing…”
Even if suppressed by medicine, the aftereffects of the heat cycle seemed to still remain. Kwon Ki-won took the robe Yeon-woo was holding and placed it on a nearby sofa as if throwing it. It should be put in the laundry basket. When Yeon-woo was about to open his mouth, thinking Ki-won thought it was an unused one,
“The cleaners will be here soon. You don’t have to worry about it.”
“…Ah, come to think of it, you’re right.”
“You don’t look well, are you sure you’re okay to go out?”
“Of course, it was momentary, I’m fine now.”
As if he was perfectly fine, Yeon-woo tapped his thighs. Kwon Ki-won, who was watching this, pulled Yeon-woo’s shoulder. Yeon-woo, who was dragged limply, ended up next to him.
Yeon-woo, who found himself stuck to his side, made a face that couldn’t understand the reason. When he tried to move away in surprise, Ki-won put his arm around Yeon-woo’s waist.
“What if you lose strength again, you could get hurt so lean on me.”
There was a point in his words, as Yeon-woo’s legs had lost strength without any warning signs. After some contemplation, Yeon-woo relaxed his tense body.
“Then I’ll ask that of you.”
There was no need to create a situation where he could get hurt by being stubborn. It’s also a problem not to accept goodwill as goodwill. It wasn’t the first time he stood by Ki-won’s side, but his heart was oddly fluttering. A sensation that was hard to define. Yeon-woo moved forward while trying hard to ignore that sensation.
It’s all because of this familiar scent. Kwon Ki-won’s scent that makes him feel at ease.
As if heat was about to rush to his face, Yeon-woo lowered his head, pretending to be focused on the floor.