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WONU

"What?"

One of these days you're going to start blaming Wonwoo for the unusual accidents that happen whenever he is around or whenever his name is brought up. It's a relief that you didn't trip, again, because you were more than sure that making an abrupt stop while wearing heels can lead to several painful possibilities.

"You okay?" Jeongyeon was quick to hold on to your arm, helping you find your balance again. She's definitely not risking anymore injuries especially now that there's no Doctor Jeon around.

"What did you just say?" You repeat as you try to compose yourself and start walking across the hallway like how you were supposed to in the first place.

Jeongyeon blinks at you for a few seconds before gasping, "Oh, right! According to my sources, apparently the long term girlfriend was actually the one for Prince Wonwoo," she says casually as if she's just dropping the weather report for the day. "He had plans to propose."

Propose?

"By sources you mean?" You ask. The lawyer in you is making sure that this is nothing but a baseless rumor and also the rational person in you is making sure your head doesn't get clouded by jealousy.

Me? Jealous? Your left eye twitches at the thought.

"Dr. Kwon also known as Hoshi," she answers like they have been friends for ten years. "He's the Prince's friend from primary school up to medical school."

"How do you even know this Dr. Kwon?" You ask while narrowing your eyes at her. You are nowhere near done verifying her sources.

Jeongyeon sheepishly smiles before giggling nervously. "Well..."

You sigh. Jeongyeon can be brilliant but she could go overboard at times. "Don't tell me he works at the same hospital as Wonwoo and you yourself went there?"

"I had to!" She defends, stomping her feet. "You told me to go look up some info and I did. I just wanted to do a good job while I was at it."

You close your eyes in defeat before pulling her close to whisper a reminder to her ear, "Next time, let's tone down the enthusiasm, alright?"

She just grins. "No promises."

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Were you threatened by the recent information your assistant just shared to you?

No, of course not.

Were you bothered?

Yes. Absolutely. One hundred percent.

You're bothered because you can't help but think about what could have been.

What could have been for Wonwoo and this mystery girl. You suddenly feel terrible. All this time you were okay with this arrangement. In fact, you were beyond okay already. But, how about Wonwoo? Sure, maybe you thought he could be against this marriage. But, it didn't cross your mind what he could have left behind back home. What he had to give up and what he had to let go.

"Hey."

All your thoughts and worries flushed down the drain in an instant at the sound of the voice you're starting to grow fond of.

Wonwoo arrived like a breath of fresh air with his light blue button down and jeans. The glasses are a bonus that you are lucky to see for the first time. You weren't aware that he wore them. In fact, you have never seen him wear casual clothes until today. If you were frowning earlier, you are blushing now because of how good he looks.

"Sorry I'm late," he sincerely apologizes as he walks towards you. "I'm not gonna lie. I overslept."

Come to think of it, you have been standing outside this terrace for quite a while now. Thinking too much can be a good distraction to the point that you won't even notice that you have been waiting.