The Millionaire's Mistress

Her Smile

"Where are you going?" I asked her through my half closed eyes when I felt her removed my arms around her waist. This is our second time together.

"I'm sleeping on the couch Sir." She simply said.

"You stay here Yerin." I grabbbed her arm to stop her.

"N-no. Let us follow all the rules Mr. Kim." She said and forcefully whisked my hold but I am stronger than her.

"Damn those rules..come on! At least stay here on the bed."

"I said no to that already." She shook her head.

"Why are you so keen on following the rules Yerin? What are so afraid of?"

"Falling." She simply said..

"Falling?" I knitted my brows.

"Yes. I am afraid of falling for you. You know, I always read in novels stories like ours. Cuddling, kisses, soft words, spending time together, deep talks will make heart susceptible and vulnerable. I don't want that to happen." She explained while sitting holding tightly to the blanket to cover her naked body.

My admiration to her grows deeper. Her honesty in telling me her thoughts made me think how lucky her man would be. She is not a shallow person.

"And why won't you want to get involved with me?" I saw her looked at me clearly unimpressed. "I mean, don't you think I'm a good catch?" I asked her confidently.

"Looks and money aren't everything in this world Mr. Kim. Yes, you're a good catch but being a mistress is never what I want for myself." She said.

"Then what do you want Yerin?"

"Happiness. Simple life with a healthy Eunha and if God still allows me to marry, then I want a simple and happy life with my future husband and children too." She softly said.

Something about her words made my heart feel warm.

"And what made you think you can't have those?" I asked her while I also sat up and leaned on the headboard.

I can see her bare back in the dim lighted room. She's really looking ethereal.

"What kind of man wants a woman who sold herself to a stranger? The worst of all is, where can I find a man who wants someone who allowed herself get involved with a married man and made herself a baby maker?" She replied and turned her gaze to me.

I can barely see her face but I cpuld tell how unhappy she is. How regretful and guilty she is.

"I don't know the answer to that Yerin. I'm sorry if I made you feel guil-"

I wasn't able to finish what I was about to say when she cut me off.

"I did this to myself Mr. Kim, I made this decision as an adult woman. I can never put the blame on you. Let us just stay true to the rules and stop entangling ourselves other than sex."

She said and stood up. Holding the blanket and went to the bathroom without waiting for my reply. I sighed and suddenly felt heavy. This is not good. I heard the shower turned on. The thoughts going on my mind made me sleep.

I woke up to an empty bed and room. I saw her note on the bedside table.

I went ahead Mr. Kim.
                      -Yerin-

I don't know why I suddenly feel empty and insulted. Why do I feel like a whore being used and left in the morning with just a note.

Get a grip of yourself Kim Taehyung. Stop whining like an idiot.!"