✔︎ 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐍 | 재성.

03

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"iced cafe latte for, nara?"
nara stood up from her seat and collected her morning coffee.

she sat back down at her seat again and opened her message app as she had received a message from heeseung.

이희승 사장님
morning nara, did you sleep well?
yes hyung, I did.
I'll be picking you up at 2, don't forget.
I won't, see you hyung.
see you.

she put down her phone and took a sip of her coffee.
the ambiance of the cafe was perfect.

unfortunately, the peace and quiet of the cafe was disrupted by a tall male who had entered the place.

his honey skin was radiant and smooth.
his tight-fitting and fashionable black leather jacket wrapped his body perfectly, matching well with his white t-shirt, black jeans and black white sneakers.
his messy yet slick, golden brown hair fell over his face, almost covering his eyes.

sim jaeyun, had once again, appeared in her sight.
she looked away hoping he wouldn't see her.

his delicate beauty shined in the morning light as his famous and well known, irresistible smile formed on his face.
"kim nara?"

she looked up at the tall male who's face she could see clear in the morning.
"sim jaeyun."
he gave her a charming smile before sitting directly, in front of her.
"I didn't know you came here," he chuckled.

nara's heart fluttered, hearing his laugh.
"I come here every morning," she muttered, looking away, avoiding the gaze of the ethereal male.

"I'm sorry about yesterday, nara-ssi."
"it's alright, you were drunk," she murmured.
"no, I was being an asshole. I should've never done that whether I was drunk or not," he apologised, sincerely.

you could see the genuine guilt displayed in his dark brown orbs.
nara rubbed the back of her nape, not knowing how to repsond.
he laughed softly, "I'm sorry nara-ssi."

she looked up at the bonny boy, "it's alright jaeyun-ssi, I forgive you."
"are you free this evening?"
she fiddled with her fingers, "I should be."
"alright. would you like to take a walk in the park with me, then?" he asked, giving her a sheepish grin.

nara was stumped, would she really agree to meet the famous playboy?
'it's just a walk in the park right? it couldn't be that bad, could it?' she thought to herself.
hesitantly, she nodded her head and replied, "sure."

he grinned widely at her, happy that he could finally spend time with her.
"I'll text you then, goodbye nara-ssi," he waved, smiling at her.
her pale skin flushed red as she waved back.

the tall male ordered his drink and left the cafe, leaving nara wondering if she had made the right decision.

finishing her coffee, nara left the cafe to go home.
jaeyun's smile kept playing in her head, causing a small blush to creep onto her face.

while walking, distracted with her thoughts, she bumped into a familiar male.

it was the same male from yesterday, except this time, he wasn't covering his face.

"you... you were the guy I bumped into yesterday, right?"
the taller male stared at her with a blank expression, "yes."
she stared at him, analysing his features.

he had chiselled features.
he had a sharp jaw and plump rosy lips.
his almond shaped eyes were dark brown and his blonde hair was styled to the side.

"you know sim jaeyun, right?"
she nodded at the attractive male, "yes, why?"
"I suggest you keep your distance from him if you want to be safe."
"what?"
the tall male walked off, leaving nara confused.

'what does he mean, 'keep your distance from him if you want to be safe'?' nara questioned herself.
she shrugged it off and walked back to her house.

she checked her clock, she still had about two hours before heeseung was coming.

이희승 사장님
heeseung hyung, do you need me to come earlier?
there's no need, nara.
I gave you time for you to rest, so please do.
but hyung, there's still two hours left.
then try and finish your reports if you want to work so much, and remember to send me four of them.
but hyung, I can do it.
as your boss, mr lee, I'm asking you to give me four of your reports. stop overworking yourself, nara.
it's not good for you.
okay, mr lee.
I mean heeseung hyung.
it will be just the two of us at the office later.
understandable, it's a saturday.
will you be free this evening?

nara thought for a second.
she was going to meet jaeyun, right?
she sighed, not knowing how to respond.

jys24_
I'll pick you up at 7
is that alright?

'what should I do?'
'I should keep to my word, right?' nara pondered and made up her mind.

이희승 사장님
unfortunately, mr lee. I already have plans, maybe next time?
I see, it's alright then.
have fun!
thank you, mr lee.
nara, what did I tell you?
sorry hyung, I'm just not used to it.
it's alright, I understand that it'll take you time to adjust.
what time are your plans this evening?
at 7pm, is that alright, mr lee?
heeseung hyung*
yeah, it's alright.
do you need me to bring you there?
no it's alright, hyung.
thank you for the offer, though.
anytime, nara.
see you soon.
see you.

jys24_
I'll be at my workplace, though.
that's alright, I can pick you up from there.
if that's okay with you, of course.
yeah, that's fine with me.
I work at lee enterprises.
ah, you work with lee heeseung?
I'm his secretary, actually.
do you know him?
no, not at all.
ah, okay.
well, see you then.
see you.

unknown number
didn't I tell you to stay away from him?
what?
sim jaeyun.
stay away from him.
why?
he's dangerous.
what do you mean?
you don't have to know as long as you stay away from him.
don't meet him today.
how did you know?
I know a lot of things, kim nara.
who are you?
pjs.
are those your initials?
yes.
now, stay away from him.
why?
hello?
pjs?

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