Lovers from Hell

Falling

I grunt as the hot, steamy water droplets spray onto my body. I try so hard to relax my body and take a nice, calming shower, but I can't help but be haunted by yesterday. Sure, I hated my employee, but isn't the cause of his death so.. coincidental? I mean, I told Moon Jo I wanted his mouth to be shut, and his mouth got stitched shut. I also told Moon Jo I wanted to just beat him up with my keyboard, and he got damaged by all objects in the office, including keyboards. It couldn't be Moon Jo, right?

As if he read my mind, he joins the shower next to me.

''What's on your mind?'' he asks, as if he already knows the answer.

I sigh, ''Nothing. It's nothing.'' I made the decision to distance myself from him, hoping to eliminate all feelings I have towards him. I have a girlfriend, she's the only person I should focus on right now.

But it's so hard to ignore my feelings towards him.

All of a sudden, I feel his strong hands digging into my shoulders, slowly massaging them. He softly presses his body against mine. I sigh, trying not to cause a reaction.

''I'm going to ask you one more time. What's wrong? You're so tense, babe.'' he says.

I bite my bottom lip, unable to ignore my feelings for him. Every time I try, he just does something to make my heart race.

I open up to him, explaining I was shocked about yesterday, almost terrified.

He chuckles, hugging me from behind. What a shame he's wearing a towel on the bottom part of his body, but I could feel his torso on my back. God, if only he knew what he's doing to me.

''I know it's a hard situation, but don't be scared; it's not like his blood is on your hands.'' he tells me, pretty much just scaring me more.

I laugh nervously, nodding, ''Yep, I guess so. I have to go meet up with my girlfriend now.''

His face changes, and he grabs my wrist before I could head out.

''Girlfriend?'' he asks, almost looking angry.

''Well, yeah. I've been dating a girl, Ji Eun, since high school.'' I inform him.

He smirks, almost like he's trying to cover up his anger, ''Of course, every handsome guy like you would win over any girl. Have fun.'' he says.

I thank him, and I head up to my room to continue getting ready for my date. For some reason, I'm just not excited. Ji Eun has been so shady lately, I just don't know if I wanna be around that kind of energy right now; but if I need to distance myself from Moon Jo, I need to be with Ji Eun more.

I get into a taxi, texting Ji Eun. Right before I could send my message, an unknown number texts me.

Unknown Number

8:45: *2 image attachments*

8:46: *1 video attachment*

I open up the attachments, my heart sinking. Of course, she's with Jae Ho. Again. I delete the message I was typing to her, and direct the taxi driver to a nearby restaurant. For some reason, I feel tears in my eyes. I know Ji Eun and I have our issues, but why would she hang out with someone she knows has feelings for her? What if she's cheating on me? How could she do this to me?

I storm out of the taxi, plopping onto the nearest chair in the restaurant. I order soju, beer and shots to get myself drunk, hopefully numbing my thoughts temporarily. I rest my head on the table, shutting my eyes, until I hear a body sit down next to me.

''Jong Woo. What do you think you're doing?'' I hear, a strong hand patting my back.

I sit up, drowsy, ''Ji Eun. She doesn't love me.. she is probably sleeping with that asshole, Jae Ho.'' I end up telling him, unaware of what I'm saying.

He starts to play with my hair, looking deeply into my eyes. He looked concerned, noticing that I was extremely intoxicated. He hands me water and paracetamol, trying to help me sober up. I felt so cared for, that I just started to cry into his shoulder. Literally, pouring tears onto his body. Embarrassing.

''Jong Woo, I hate seeing you in so much pain. I think it's best you leave her, she's clearly causing you more harm than good. You deserve someone who makes you feel good. I feel like you'll notice that the person was right in front of you all along.'' he explains, softly holding my body against his and rubbing my back, comforting me.

I sigh, ''I don't know. I don't want to leave her and willingly give her up to Jae Ho. I just can't take it anymore.''

Moon Jo continues to hold me in his arms, playing with my hair. He's just being nice to me, that's all. Right?

I sigh, feeling the exhaustion get to me.

Of course, I promised myself I'd distance myself as far away as I could from him, until I suddenly fell right back into his arms.