A MAN TO HONOR

chapter twenty

Taehyung

I enter the passcode and get into the apartment, holding Kailah's hand

She walks slowly behind me as we gradually step into the hallway

The apartment is located in the heart of the city, on the fifteenth floor, with a surprising view of the bustling city of Los Angeles, my secretary really ticked all the boxes of my criteria for this place

Kailah's eyes light up with interest, she lets go of my hand to walk around the large living room and then stop in front of the large bay window, her eyes light up at the view

" Oh madre mia ! This is beautiful " she says with a smile

I walk towards her and stop by her side, feeling proud that she likes it

She turns to look at me

" Is this your apartment? " She asks

I shrug

Ours, I would like to say...but I keep it to myself for now

" Yes..." I utter

She crosses her arms around her chest as a mischievous grin grows on her face

" I thought you were living at your family house, so you do have a secret apartment as well? Is that where you meet your girlfriends of the past? " She asks with a smile

My girlfriends of the past?

I smile slightly

If only she knew I just bought it just for her

I even paid for this 2.3 million dollars apartment in cash just so as not to arouse suspicion from my family if they discovered a bank transfer

Just for her...

I mean, i would do anything for that woman

Even if she asked me the world tomorrow, I would manage to kick everyone's out of it for her...she would just have to say the word and I'll do it

" I never had a girlfriend here..." I say simply

She smiles tenderly

Was she waiting for that answer?

" Well...but I didn't know you were the type to have a secret apartment, you're not so innocent after all "

I shake my head

" Let's say I'm full of surprises...do you like it? "

" Oh I do...this place is impressive " She says enthusiastic

I feel a little something in my heart, the kind of something that only Kailah can make me feel

" Want to make a tour? " I propose

" Absolutely! " She replies immediately

I take her around the apartment, showing her the different rooms with which I must have become familiar in a short time since I myself am new to this place, she seems delighted with every little detail as well, she simply said that it was a little lacking in plants and that it was too empty, but in the end it's a great apartment

" You can decorate it yourself if you want, add as many flowers and plants that you want, change the color palette, do whatever you want, the passcode is 0017, feel free to come whenever you want " I finally say once we're done with the visit

" 0017? It's my competition number, why? I mean...did you use it on purpose for your apartment or it's a coincidence "

" It's our apartment Kailah, not only mine " I reply