IN THE EYES OF LOVE: Book 1 (Choi Seungcheol)

10 | Ungodly Hour

I dry my hands with paper towels as Suzy and Nayeon chat away in the living room; yesterday was an insane day. Seungcheol crossed the line when he took me to his mother's personal nail technician; the nail design was cute and short since I have to hold a needle with my fingers.

"MITXY! You haven't told us about your day with Seungcheol!" Suzy calls out, breaking me from my daydream; a sigh escapes my lips as I grab the bottle of wine and a couple of glasses. I smile at them as I enter the living room, "It was very hectic and crazy," I said. Setting the wine and glasses on the table, Nayeon grabbed my hands. "You're kidding?! He took you to get your nails done!? Wow! Daebak! Choi Seungcheol really is trying to get on your good side," Nayeon said with a smirk; the nail design were a dark cherry red with small white pearls.

Suzy pours wine into all three glasses, "I don't know, this all seems strange to me, Mitxy. I mean, he bought you three dresses from Alexander McQueen and three pairs of heels from Dolce & Gabbana. It's like Seungcheol is trying to get his way around you through money and gifts." Suzy said with a bitter tone.

I bite my lip and let a chuckle past them, "I know, trust me, I was overwhelmed by it all." I said. Bringing the rim of the glass to my lips, "When Joshua and Jihoon find out what Seungcheol's up to, it will get messy." Suzy said. I look at her, "We're not telling them anything, okay." I said. Nayeon frowns, "Not tell them anything? Mitx, we have to, like this is crazy. Christopher has crossed the line by setting you up with Seungcheol; we wouldn't mind if it were Lee Chan or Mingyu, but Seungcheol?! It's like Christopher is offering you to the devil." Nayeon explains.

Lee Chan, I haven't spoken to him since we feuded over my drinking problem. I sigh and gulp down the wine, "Mingyu is acceptable, to be honest, but something about Seungcheol just intrigues me." I blur out. I looked at them, Suzy and Nayeon had genuine worried looks. "What do you know about Seungcheol, Mitxy?" Suzy asked, pouring more wine into our cups. I sit on the carpet floor and lean towards the coffee table, "Well, he's the owner of a business company. His family are all business owners and founders of companies." I said.

Nayeon looks at Suzy with a questionable look, "What kind of business company?" Nayeon asked. I huffed out a breath and shrugged, "He didn't elaborate on that," I said. Suzy sighs and runs her hand through her dark hair, "Choi Seungcheol is the CEO of Ero's Fantasies." Suzy said. I furrowed my brows in confusion, and Nayeon chuckles. "Mitxy Ero's Fantasies, does it not ring a bell?" Nayeon asked, a smirk forming on her lips. I felt myself become flustered, "Ero's Fantasies...as in the popular-" I pause. Suzy nods while Nayeon giggles, "As in the popular adult stores, Seungcheol's company is worldwide. Ero's Fantasies is famous for its best products; it's in the top list long side with Adam & Eve's. It's been the number 2 best seller for years." Suzy said.

I gulp down the wine, "He did mention that he took a different path in business. It just didn't click in my head." I said. My cheeks were hot as I fanned myself; Nayeon was laughing. "I bet you'll enjoy your birthday gift even more..." Nayeon teases; I glare at her. Nayeon gasps, "You haven't been using it?! Mitxy that costed me a fortune, you have to use it eventually." Nayeon said. I blushed, "Maybe..." I said pouring myself a glass of wine.

"Well, tomorrow's Friday, so we're all going to a club; wanna join us?" Nayeon asked with a smirk. I shake my head. "I can't; I have plans tomorrow. I'm sorry," I said with a small smile; Suzy raised a brow. "You have plans? Let me guess, Seungcheol?" She asked, I nodded. "Well, Mitxy, be careful around him. Don't let your emotions get attached; Seungcheol has a bad habit of leading women on and tearing their hearts apart." Suzy said.

I felt my heart ache slightly; I finished my glass of wine. "I doubt we'll have anything like that," I said; Nayeon sighed. "Let's hope that's true. Otherwise, we would be lying." She said. I chuckle and continue to pour more wine into my glass; I hope so, too, Nayeon. I hope my hatred of Seungcheol stays.