A Match Made In Heaven - Choi Beomgyu

Chapter 14

The following morning, Minji awoke with a throbbing headache, the remnants of her tearful ordeal from the previous day. As she rose from bed, the memories of yesterday's events surged back into her consciousness. She let out a heavy sigh and shuffled towards the bathroom, only to confront a disheartening sight. Her lipstick was slightly smeared, mascara tracks adorned her face from the tears, and her skin appeared tired and neglected, a result of not removing her makeup the previous night.

Minji washed her face and made way to the bedroom that was once her's and Beomgyu's to get clothes and her skincare supplies, because after everything that she said to him, she couldn't sleep beside him again. Screw that, she couldn't even face him. 

Upon opening the bedroom door, a sigh of relief escaped Minji's lips as she discerned the sound of the running shower. She quietly entered the room, gathering her essentials for the day. Minji picked up her hoodie and a pair of sweatpants which were way too big for her, since she didn't plan on going anywhere. As she started organising her skincare products, the sound of the bathroom door opening reached her ears. 

Suddenly, she was met with a sight that left her momentarily breathless. There stood Beomgyu, clad in nothing but a towel snugly wrapped around his waist. The droplets of water cascading down from his wet hair onto his well-defined abs made him appear even more attractive than usual. 

Minji cursed her hormones, for in that moment, she found herself unable to tear her gaze away from Beomgyu's captivating presence. Clearing her throat, she tore her eyes away from him and continued picking her products, trying to ignore her insanely hot husband. As she was preparing to exit the bedroom, Minji felt herself being gently tugged back into Beomgyu's embrace. His hands, which had initially rested on her shoulders, began a tender journey down her arms, eventually reaching the skincare products she held. 

"This is my perfume," he murmured into her ear, reaching for what Minji had assumed to be hers. 

She replied with a fumbled apology and went to retrieve her own perfume.

Minji practically rushed out of the room, her heart betraying her cold aura. Once the door was securely closed behind her, she took a deep, shaky breath, feeling her entire body flush with warmth. Determined to regain her composure, she made her way to her own bedroom and began preparing for the day. 

Descending the stairs, she overheard Beomgyu engaged in a phone conversation. "-is that so? Sure, I'll be there," he said before ending the call.

Beomgyu turned to Minji who was in the kitchen, getting her own breakfast from Mrs Rin, wondering how to break the information he had gotten from his old friend, Lee Heeseung.

Seated in a chair opposite him, Beomgyu summoned his courage and addressed Minji. "Minji, my friend Lee Heeseung is hosting a party to celebrate his two-year anniversary, and he's given an invitation to me. He suggested that you accompany me since you've never met him before. I understand it might be uncomfortable for you, but please consider coming with me. It could also be beneficial for our public image."

Minji almost flinched when Beomgyu suggested she might feel uncomfortable with him, as all she truly desired these days was to spend time with him. She accepted his invitation without hesitation.

"Fine, I will come, but when is it?"

"It'll start at 18:00 today, so be ready before then."

Minji nodded in understanding, unable to ignore the unsettling feeling that they were regressing to the way things were before their fake honeymoon – planned appearances, a distant tone, devoid of smiles. She couldn't help but entertain the thought that perhaps Yoona was right, maybe Beomgyu and Minji were never destined to be together.