STORY OF US | Sakura X Male Reader

Chapter 3 - Our Jealousy

The long-awaited weekend brought an end to a grueling week at the office. Sakura was out and about, shopping and browsing from one store to the next with a few household items on her shopping list.

As she was strolling through the mall, Sakura spotted a cute looking gift store.

An attractive display of coffee mugs caught her eye as she entered the shop. After browsing through the array of mugs, Sakura chose a pink one with a white kitten imprinted on the front.

She noticed that the cup in her hand matches with another on the display table. A smile flashed on her face when she realized that it was a couple's item.

'Should I buy these as a pair? They do look cute together... Will he like it?'

"Oh? Sakura!?"

A familiar voice caused Sakura's face to darken. It's the voice of the person she doesn't want to see ever again. She carefully shifted her gaze to the side and spotted him as he stood in the distance. Her former lover.

"Oh... Jungshik..." She put down the mug. "Surprise seeing you here," Sakura's body was frozen in place, she couldn't believe he's here again.

"Wow, you look amazing Kkura-ya," he walked closer to her. "Maybe I shouldn't have broken up with you, Hahaha!"

Sakura felt irritated when Jungshik casually mentioned their past relationship. She wanted to pick up the cup again and slam it against his skull.

"Stop saying nonsense Jungshik-ah. We're done when you cheated on me."

"Oh come on~ Why don't we meet up as friends?"

"No."

"Why not? Meeting up wouldn't hurt right?" Jungshik grabbed her shoulder. "Just relax babe—"

Suddenly, Jungshik's arm was grasped in an instant before he was yanked away from her. Jaeha appeared in front of Sakura, pulling her towards him, shielding her behind his body as he faced Jungshik.

"She said no, didn't she?"

"Jaeha-ssi!? What are you doing here?" It caught Sakura off guard, but she was also relieved to see her spouse in front of her.

"Kkura, you know this man?"

"Don't you touch my wife."

"Wife!?"

"From now on don't call her Kkura anymore," Jaeha stepped forward. "And a cheater has no right to be coming back to their ex like that."

Sakura gathered her courage and reached out her hand. She hugged Jaeha's arm, pulling his body closer while her other hand held onto his sleeve.

"I'm happily married now, Jungshik," she said. "And I've moved on from you."

"Oh, You're married!? Congratulations then... I'm sorry, I didn't know," Jungshik bowed down to the pair, feeling the embarrassment on his face. He took a step back and just noticed Sakura's ring. He mentally slapped himself before he turned around and left the store.

Sakura blew a sigh of relief as she rested her head on Jaeha's shoulder. Seeing Jungshik leave made her feel better, she was about to lose her temper and slap him if he kept insisting on taking her out again.

"Are you okay Sakura-ssi?" Jaeha broke her out of the trance.

"Oh! I'm okay!" She let go of his arm and took a step back.

"If he bothers you again, please, ask me for help. I'm your husband after all."

"Sure Jaeha-ssi."

Sakura felt her day was almost ruined when her ex stopped her shopping, but fortunately, Jaeha was there to prevent the problem from escalating. He made sure she was okay before taking his leave.

As Sakura watched Jaeha walk away, his words rang in her head.

'...You are my husband. A charming one too,' her cheeks blushed pink.

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A few days later...

The cool air conditioning blasted on Jaeha as he sat in his chair, typing away on his computer. His boss is expecting a detailed report on the sales he made last month, and he needs to complete it as soon as possible.

*Knock Knock*

"Jaeha-ssi?" A head popped up from behind the door.

He paused his work and invited the woman in. He rose from his seat, bowing at her as she chuckled at his formality.

"Yah, Park Jaeha. Relax~ it's only me~"

Her flirtatious voice never made him feel at ease in her presence. The CEO's daughter, Shin Johyun. She constantly interfered with his work whenever she could.

"Johyun sunbaenim, I'm sorry but I need to fin—"

"A a a~ no excuses~" Johyun walked around the desk. "Always so busy and no time for me~ let's play Jaeha-ssi~"

"Do I need to remind you about workplace boundaries again, sunbaenim?" Jaeha's voice is filled with annoyance.

"Ooo~ so feisty!" Johyun held Jaeha's tie and helped fix it. Her smirk never seems to fade as her face slowly inches closer towards his.

"Sunbaenim!" Jaeha pushed her away. "Please... Don't take this too far..."

*Knock Knock*

The unexpected knock startled them. Johyun and Jaeha quickly moved away from each other, establishing some professional distance between them.

"Jaeha-ssi? Ready for our meeting?" Sakura appeared out of nowhere, entering his room. She bowed slightly to Johyun before returning her gaze to Jaeha.

"E-eh? Meeting?" He asked.

'Since when did we have a meeting with each other?'

"About the statistical report you want from me. Shall we?"

"Ah! Y-yes about that! Let's go Sakura-ssi!"

The two walked out of the room, leaving the agitated woman behind. Sakura scoffed before she grabbed Jaeha's hand and pulled him to the emergency staircase as they walked outside the office.

"That woman is crazy! She made a move on you!"

"Y-you saw that!? I didn't mea—"

"I know, I know, I saw your face and just barged in."

Jaeha was surprised by her answer. Sakura's caring side was revealed to him when she made an excuse to keep him out of trouble. The thought to lean in and kiss her suddenly crossed his mind, but before he could, Sakura grabbed his tie and fixed it.

"Who does she think she is? Touching my husband like that..."

The man chuckled when she saw his wife being possessive. Sakura's small gestures set off little sparks in his stomach, they both had no idea they were opening up to each other at the time.

"Thank you, Sakura-ssi."

"I-I mean... helping you with your looks. It's a wife's responsibility after all!"

Countless thoughts ran through Jaeha's mind as he watches Sakura's cute demeanor. The moment is so sudden but everything felt right in his mind, being taken care of by someone is not bad after all. Especially by someone as beautiful as the woman in front of him.

"Sakura I—"

"What's this?~ You two are dating?"

Jaeha was suddenly interrupted by someone.

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An update because Sakura is back in Korea