Sorry, I'm an Anti-Romantic (DAERIN)

18

Haerin's POV

I was in my element as we discussed plans for future projects on the campus. I had a great team and I was thrilled to hear their suggestions on how we could make our school a better place. As the meeting drew to a close, I packed up a few files and started to tidy up the conference room.

" That's all for today" I ended up the meeting but Jihoon is still here, I could feel his eyes on me and it made me feel uneasy. I tried to ignore it and asked him to leave.

" You can leave now" I instructed calmly

" May I say something?"

" If it's related to school, go on"

" It's about......what I feel for you" nothing's new, and he's super obvious.

" I'm not interested" I choose to be straightforward

Here we go again.

" I'm different among them, I could love yo----" he persisted.

" I don't need it" I cut him off, because I'm really not interested at all.

" Why Haerin?" His voice is shaking but I still don't discern any conscience and pity.

" a NO is a NO"

No one owned me except her.

" Why do you keep rejecting me? Maybe the rumor is true that you're Aromant---"

" I already have someone. Leave now please, I'm busy"

" I know your secrets" I froze from my sit, but I didn't made it obvious that I'm worrying about what he's talking about.

" What do you mean? We all have secrets" I played safe. I think I'm getting cornered right now.

" Stop tricking me, if you can fool them and Her then that doesn't work on me" he smirked, I'm clenching my fist trying myself not to punch him.

" I don't have any idea on what you're talking about"

" My god Haerin, stop playing around. That innocent face of yours deceived many people."

I swear that btch is the reason why he knows, fck that deal. She's bad at keeping secrets.

After releasing an ominous chuck, he left the room. My fury escalates further, get your ass ready, girly.

To: Bossy btch

The fck is wrong with you?
Why did Jihoon knows?

: Calm down, miss🥱 omw to conference room

Good, face me then. I'm waiting here

She clapped as she entered the room, wearing a sarcastic expression while smirking in a strange way. I met her gaze without backing down.

"You're quite the actress, Kang Haerin. You should join the theater club instead of the dance club" she began while continuing to clap.

"Shut up. How did Jihoon find out?" I asked.

"I don't know" she replied, even though it was clear she was lying to me.

"I'm just doing my job properly. It should be fair" I said.

"Oh, your job? If it weren't for the deal, I would think that you really love her" I remained silent, knowing that if I said those words, it would make the situation worse.

"If you ever do what I'm thinking, it's gonna be your end.......
I pity Danielle, she really believed you" she laughed irritatingly.

"You don't love her, Riwon" her name sounds horrible.

" I do love her, She must realise what she has lost" her eyes is full desperation and desire.

"You're going insane"

"Just wait and see, Haerin. I'll make sure she begs for me" she said. What the hell was she talking about? Danielle doesn't love her anymore or she still?

I'm the who'll get crazy if she has still feelings for Riwon.

"Are you done talking?" I asked, rubbing my temples. This conversation was more draining than the meeting we had earlier.

"And by the way, you assumed that she likes broccoli?" Riwon asked.

"What are you talking about?" I replied, confused.

"I was at the canteen earlier and I just want you to know that she doesn't like broccoli," Riwon said, smirking.

Her words hit me like a slap in the face. I thought I knew everything about Danielle, but clearly, I didn't. It hurt to realize that I had been wrong about something so simple.

As Riwon finally left, I let out a big sigh. I couldn't let her touch Danielle. From now on, I promised myself that I would do anything for her, even if it meant giving up my position. Nothing was more important to me than her.

*Ting

From: My Dani
: I want ice cream:(((

Cominggg, the meeting is over

: Okieee, I miss u already:)

How could I have ever been so foolish as to accept that deal? I am the worst kind of person, a liar. I should have taken the time to think things through before making a decision that could ultimately cost me everything. I cannot even begin to fathom what her reaction will be when she finds out.

Will she believe me when I tell her that my feelings are genuine? How can I expect her to trust me when I have already betrayed her trust once?

I am at a loss for what to do. The thought of losing her is agonizing.

How can I fix this? How can I make things right? The weight of my mistake is crushing me and I fear that there may be no way to save what we had.