In the busy office of Kirigun Company, there's Ace, the boss. He's hot-headed but talented. One day, a sweet, clumsy guy becomes his secretary. At first, Ace doesn't like him, but something special about him changes Ace's mind. They start to fall in...
I had been planning this evening for weeks. Everything had to be perfect for Nora. Tonight, I was going to propose to him. He wanted it so badly, and finally, with a lot of doubts and confidence, I decided to do it.
Today is my mom's birthday, and no other day could be better for this.
The place was beautiful, with soft music playing and dim lights creating a romantic mood. I could barely hold my excitement, but I needed to be patient. First, I would let Mom enjoy her birthday, then I would do what I planned.
My heart was pounding as I took a deep breath and went outside where we had set up the drinks.
"Nora," I said, "I know you are upset with me, but please forgive me? Please?" I know Nora very well; no matter what, he always forgives everyone easily. He never apologizes, and in return, he forgives and forgets instantly.
"It's okay, no worries. Do you want to eat noodles? They're yummy," he said, shoving food into his mouth. He's such a cute yet an evil guy.
Before I could continue, a voice from behind interrupted. "Hi, Mr. Ace."
I turned around, and standing there was a tall, well-dressed man with a confident smirk. It was the same guy I had been negotiating a big business deal with—a deal that could grow my business internationally. He extended his hand.
"Hi, how are you, Mr. Axel?" I said, and he frowned, looking around.
"There was a guy here, right?" he asked, and as I turned to my left, I saw Nora wasn't there. Had he disappeared?
I looked down and saw he was sitting behind the table.
"Nora... Axel, here, meet Nora, my ex-secretary," I said, pulling Nora up. I didn't know why he was hiding his face.
Axel looked at Nora and bit his lip, then laughed. "Nora, you didn't tell your boss about me?" he asked, and I just looked at Nora with confusion.
"What? Y-you are..."
"I'm Nora's ex. We used to be in the same university." All the things that Nora told me flashed in my mind, and clutching my hands, I began to punch him while Nora was trying to hold me.
"Ace, please don't hurt him. Please, he's not guilty. Ace, please stop," he began to cry, holding this guy while Axel was smiling like a maniac.
"Is this a joke? Nora, leave, let me handle him," I demanded, glaring at Nora.
Nora's face turned pale, his eyes filled with tears. "Ace, please, let me explain. It's not what you think."
"Explain?" My voice was low but filled with anger. "You told me he tortured you, made your life hell. And now you are protecting him, standing here like it's no big deal."
Axel raised an eyebrow, his smirk fading. "Tortured him? Baby, what have you been telling him?" This jerk held his waist, and I punched him again. I'm not a violent guy, but he was testing my patience.
Nora stepped back, his hands shaking. "Ace, I—"
"Enough!" I shouted, taking a step towards Axel again, ready to hit him.
"No, Ace, please don't!" Nora stepped between us, pressing his hands against my chest to stop me. "I need to tell you the truth."
"Then tell me. Now," I yelled, looking at him.
Nora gulped hard, tears filling his eyes. "I lied, Ace. Axel never tortured me. We broke up because I fell out of love and wanted to go to the States. I didn't wanted a long-distance relationship. But I told you those things because I wanted your sympathy. I was scared you wouldn't love me anymore."
I stared at him, my mind reeling. The truth felt like a punch in the gut. I had believed every word, wanted to protect him, was ready to spend my life with him.
"Nora, why?" My voice was hoarse with hurt. "Why would you do that? Always lying, always pretending everything is a joke to you."
Tears streamed down Nora’s face. "Because I love you, Ace. I love you so much that I couldn’t bear the thought of losing you. I thought if you felt sorry for me, you’d stay. I was wrong. I’m so sorry."
I was about to slap Nora when Axel grabbed my hand and twisted it hard.
"Dare you touch him. Don’t even yell at him... You can hurt me, but don't think about hurting him," he said, and I felt so hurt at the moment—not because of the twist, but because my feelings didn't matter at all.
I looked at Nora, the man I thought was genuine, feeling betrayed and sad. The ring in my pocket felt so heavy now. I turned to Axel, who was watching quietly.
"I’m sorry," I said softly. "This isn’t your fault."
"This isn't Nora's fault either. You are the problem... You weren't caring about him, so my baby had to lie. You are an asshole," he said while smirking.
I just walked away while Nora was yelling at me to stop.
"Ace if you leave now,I swear I will never forgive you and will start hating you, Ace!" He yelled again and walking few seconds
When I turned around, I saw him hugging Axel and crying. I don't know; I think maybe I am the problem. Maybe he's happy with this guy, not me.
Meet our Axel baby
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