A Fresh Start (A Lost Cause Sequel)

18 - Not Shy

🦤Yin's POV

I am sitting with a couple of other managers for lunch when I received a ping from Yihwa.

'We HAVE to get the old gang together.'

Then I got a screenshot of an Instagram story.

It's War.

He's... posting. Me.

I couldn't contain my smile. I went on to his story, he didn't even tag me ugggghhhh.

'I'd appreciate a tag tho.' Smiling stupidly at my phone as I wait for his response.

"Honeymoon stage huh?" An older manager said, sitting near me. I turn, my smile not fading.

"Just got back together with my boyfriend." I said honestly, this man I mostly just pass by at the office and I'm throwing him some info he might not be comfortable listening to.

"Oh. Boyfriend. Okay. Thennnn hope it goes well this time around." He said, sending his regards for something unconventional. Well, kinda appreciate that.

"It will." I said with more confidence.

The first time around, War's more conservative. But now... there's something more in him. Stronger, braver, and definitely more confident.

I kinda like it.

I went on with my day and got back to Yihwa that we could meet up on the weekend for a drink. She got excited and went on creating a group chat with all the people in our work trip to Chiang Mai, except War since I asked her not to yet.

Don't know what War will think about hanging out with them so I'll talk to him before this.

The day passed with no response from my chat and I thought he must have been busy with work. I got home and War arrived just when we were about to eat dinner.

"Papa!" Belle jumped out of her chair and ran to him. War carried her back to the dining table.

We ate and he looks okay.

I was wondering why he's not responded with my chat yet, thinking he could be angry. But good thing he doesn't.

After the meal, we spent time with Belle until her bedtime and then we went back to our room.

"I just need an hour to work. I'm sorry. I really realllly need to complete this." He looked guilty.

I chuckle and let out a sigh.

I don't know why but I really thought he's mad. But it's just work. I placed a quick kiss on his cheek as he sat on the bed and work on his laptop.

"Sure. I'll shower first." I said and went inside. After a quick one, he's still working as I get in bed. I leaned in him as he types away at his laptop. I placed a kiss on his shoulder.

"You should clean up first." I suggested since it's getting late in night.

"I'm in the zoneee" he said as he types away and I chuckle at him and I see his smile.

"You didn't respond to me." I said, somehow sulking.

"Busy busy busy" he murmurs as he types away and I see him thinking deep. Here I am bugging him to pay attention to me. I wrap my arm around his waist and hugs him.

"Am I ignoring you too much?" he chuckles as his fingers move through the keyboard.

I hummed yes in response and snuggled in closer.

"Sleep. You're just tired. I'll finish up in a few." He whispered and placed a kiss on top of my head. To be honest, I'm tired from work. Mentally dealing with the resignation of my boss is not the easiest. The workload's a whole shit ton and the new hires are hard to train as well.