HIS AFTERGLOW

Chapter | SEVENTEEN

[DON'T LIE]

'We all have that one person we would take back in a second, no matter how much they hurt us cause feelings that come back are feelings that never left.'

It has been half an hour since I came, thirty grueling minutes that I am following Byun Baekhyun around. Apparently, he asked Ji A to have me as his personal companion tonight - part of the job I know but this situation is just too uncomfortable, he doesn't seem bothered by it but I am.

He wasn't talking to me, so I just trail him around without saying a word either though I have to smile and greet some of his colleagues. Some would greet me back but others would just disregard my presence and just acknowledge Baekhyun's which was totally fine.

"I am glad you came, Chairman Jeon." he muttered to the fifteenth guest that he had spoken to.

Baekhyun swiftly took my hand which was something that he didn't do earlier, I was startled nevertheless but just let him drag me around as this is still part of my job - I guess. We pass by a few of his guests that he ignored as he seems to be in a rush judging by the way he strides.

We reached the room at the end of the hallway, he opens the door and hastily pulls me inside - now I think I should panic. Being alone in a room with a guest or with the host is not part of the deal, I wanted to say something but it was as if there's a huge lump on my throat that I can't even make any sound.

The room was massive, black and white hues were very prominent which gives that masculine feel to it but what bothers me is that king-size bed near the huge floor-to-ceiling window with a scenic night view of Seoul.

"Do you want to talk to me now?" he rustled still facing the window though I can see on his reflection that he was staring right through me.

"Huh?"

Baekhyun seems displeased and with his compressed tone I can tell that he's not in a good mood though he seems fine earlier before he dragged me here. He swivels around and pulls me close to his body until I felt his arms hugging my frame tightly.

"I missed you, Kang Sera." he murmured.

I didn't respond, I am so disoriented with what's happening. 

The last time that we met, I thought we made it clear that we were better off without each other - him with his wife and me, well I lied about choosing Kyungsoo but I had to do that.

His embrace got tighter but still tolerable though I can already feel his warm breath caressing my neck as if he was breathing my scent in while both of his hands were resting comfortably on my back.

"Do I have to forge a damn party just to be with you like this? Every second without you was just like torture and you don't have any idea how much I wanted to see you, hug you just like this Sera. I know it's wrong to desire for another man's woman but I - I can't just let you go." Baekhyun utters in a muffled voice since his face was slightly buried on my pulse point.

"Baek -"

"Please, Sera." he intervened, I can already feel my arms wanting to embrace him back but I know I have to hold still.

"I am begging you, stay with me like this. I don't care about the party outside, I just need to be with you." he begged then brush the tip of his nose on my skin and I swear I can feel that electricity plodding my whole body.

"Are you out of your mind, Byun Baekhyun? You fucking held a party just to see me?"

He stretched away from me with a refined appearance, those orbs that clearly reveal longing and desire. I know this face - this look, and this image that's keeping me up at night, a fucking memory that I would randomly see almost everywhere.