JUST LIE TO ME

25. The Lies They Love

25th April 2020 | 8:01 AM

After that night, nothing was the same. It was almost a week and Seojin still chooses to drift away far from me, I can feel it - I know this day would come and now I am scared to death to even accept it. I begged Seowoon to give me this much time to reach out to Seojin and to come clean but how can I do that. I can still hear how she's dying every single night - crying herself to sleep because of the same lies that broke her about a week ago.

Small talks, blank expressions, deep sighs in between, most melancholy eyes - it was like we were both breathing but already dead inside. I wanted to hold her tight and tell her that everything will be okay, that no matter what happens I'll still choose her, that I will be on her side - I didn't know that it was possible to long and yearn for someone even when that person is within your reach, and it's eating me up wholly. I want Seojin, I want her so bad.

"I'll leave now." Seojin breathed out, she's on her way to Jeju-do must be a photoshoot.

"Can we talk before you go, your flight is at nine - you still have an hour and half." I proposed in a very reluctant voice.

"We'll talk, but not now." Seojin returned flatly. "I'll be home tomorrow."

I did try to take a step closer for a hug but she quickly eludes and hurried away from me.

It was as if a bucket full of cold water was poured on me, I wanted to pull her back and embrace her tightly but how can I do that when she has already built this wall between us. I nod slightly and watched as she walked out of our doorway.

I don't know how long can I endure this situation, I am aware that it is all my fault - I should have been more attentive and honest but I have to be that asshole just so I can protect her now I am being punished for all of it.

After an hour, I drove to the office with the usual ensemble and sentiments as the other day but I have made up my mind today - I should rectify everything starting with Chairman Park.

I came to his office and handed him my resignation letter, with his reaction I can already tell that he was not happy about it neither satisfied with the outcome of his plans. I stood straight as he was sharply glaring at me from head to toe before crumpling the paper and throwing it aggressively on me.

"Ungrateful rascal!" he roared, heaving deeply but I am not rattled - not even a little.

"I wish to quit my position as soon as you find a replacement for me, SOCH has agreed to remain partners with us same goes with the merger however they wanted to take full control of the respective and common stocks in exchange for not filing a case against KTech and I suggest - concede to it." I flatly stated.

"Who do you think you are to tell me what to do?" Dad scoffed obviously displeased.

"Your son - if not, maybe you can consider hearing it from your former Vice-Chairman who understands the in and outs of KTech like the back of my hand. If you wish to continue as Chairman Han's colleague and friend and for this company to operate still - acknowledge their offer as early as now Chairman Park." I returned with certainty.

"You - you will betray me for that woman?"

"You used to like her so much, Dad. I don't know if that was all for show but I know you adore Han Seojin like your own daughter, if it's greed that changed you into this - please stop." I affirmed in hope that he'll come to his senses.

"You know that I am doing this for you and your brother, and now you are leaving me mid-air just to be with Han Seojin. I do - I adore her like my own but you and your brother are more important than anyone else." Dad stated on his defense.