Corporate Cupid

Chapter 2: Unexpected Proposals

Yuna rushed back to find the event had already concluded. She hurried to Hari, who was lingering near the entrance, eager to hear what she had missed. "What happened, Hari?" she asked, her voice filled with anticipation.

Hari grinned, her eyes twinkling. "You missed quite the sight. Only the co-director showed up. He's incredibly handsome, Yuna. His hair is wavy, he's fit, and his skin is as white as milk."

Yuna's face fell in disappointment. "I can't believe I missed him!" she exclaimed, frustration evident in her voice. She had been looking forward to seeing the co-director, and now she had to hear about it secondhand.

At the same time, Woozi was attempting to escape the wrath of Wonho's father. He made his way to Wonho's house, hoping to warn his friend. As soon as he arrived, he found Wonho pacing, clearly anxious about his father's imminent arrival.

"He's on his way, isn't he?" Wonho asked, his voice tense.

Woozi nodded, looking equally worried. "Yes, and we need a plan to deal with him."

Before they could devise a strategy, the door burst open, and Wonho's father entered, his expression stern and uncompromising. He ordered them to gather, his presence filling the room with tension.

"Are you two dating each other?" he demanded bluntly, catching both men off guard.

Woozi quickly responded, "I'm not gay, and Wonho isn't my type," trying to defuse the situation with humor. Wonho shot him a look of irritation.

Ignoring the banter, Wonho's father continued, "You need a blind date, Wonho."

Wonho shook his head defiantly. "I refuse."

"If you don't, I'll take the company and give it to someone else," his father threatened.

Wonho, realizing he had no other choice, reluctantly agreed, feeling trapped by his father's ultimatum.

The next day, Hari visited her grandmother, who had always been her rock. They sat together, enjoying a quiet moment when her grandmother brought up a topic that had been on her mind. "Hari, you're in your thirties now. Why don't you get married?" she asked gently.

Hari sighed, looking down at her hands. "I haven't found the perfect one yet, Grandma."

Her grandmother suggested with a twinkle in her eye, "Why not try a blind date? Like the ones people arrange over the phone?"

Hari was taken aback. "Grandma, how do you know about blind dates?"

Her grandmother smiled knowingly. "I know more than you think. But if you're sure, your future boyfriend will come when the time is right."

Later that day, Hari and Yuna, both having a day off work, met at their favorite café. Yuna seemed troubled, and Hari immediately sensed something was wrong.

"I need your help, Hari," Yuna began, her voice serious.

Hari looked at her curiously. "What's going on?"

"My dad wants to set me up on a blind date, but I don't want to meet this man. I'm only interested in the CEO of Wonho Motors or his co-director," Yuna confessed.

Hari frowned, shaking her head. "I can't help with that, Yuna."

Yuna pleaded, "Please, Hari. Pretend to be me for the blind date. Use my nickname, Luna. Just this once."

Hari hesitated, but after much begging from Yuna, she reluctantly agreed. "Fine, I'll do it, but just this once." 

Yuna: Thank you, Hari. You're a lifesaver.

Hari: I can't believe I'm doing this. What exactly am I supposed to do?

Yuna: Just go in my place, meet the guy, and make some small talk. Act like you're interested, but not too much. If he asks anything personal, just deflect.

Hari: This is insane. What if he figures out I'm not you?

Yuna: He won't. I've briefed you enough about myself. Besides, you're a great actress.

Hari: I better be, for your sake. But seriously, Yuna, why can't you just tell your dad you're not interested?

Yuna: He's been nagging me about settling down. I just need a bit more time.

Hari: Alright, fine. But after this, no more crazy requests, okay?

Yuna: Okay, I promise. Thank you, Hari. You're the best friend ever.

Hari: Yeah, yeah. Let's just hope this guy isn't too weird.

As they parted ways, both women felt a sense of impending change, unaware of how their lives would soon intertwine with the powerful men of Wonho Motors in ways they could never have imagined.