Dear. My Darling | Gongfourz / Taehan

Chapter 18

Leehan decided to visit Taesan's office today. He had just finished his paperworks thirty minutes ago, so it's alright.

As he went closer, he heard teasing and laughing. "Oh, all of them must be inside. I should've tagged Riwoo hyung along with me."

He pushed the door open and he looked at his friends curiously.

"What's happening here?" Leehan inquired, casting a curious glance at the lively group. However, his expression shifted as he noticed the array of gifts adorning the desk.

"Hey, Leehan! Taesan's trying to convince us he wouldn't give away his entire office for you," Jaehyun explained with a mischievous grin.

Leehan managed a halfhearted chuckle, exchanging a knowing look with Taesan. "Well, I appreciate the sentiment, but I don't need an entire office. Maybe just the snacks."

They weren't wrong though and Leehan had noticed how Taesan spoils him. Until now that they're CEOs, Taesan still do and buy things for him even if he insisted that he can do it himself.

Taesan sighed, recognizing he was on the losing side. "Fine, you can have the snacks, but that's it."

"See," Woonhak chimed in, "and you won't even share one with me," he added, pouting.

They must've been teasing Taesan again with the gifts. He understood though and it became a normal thing by now. He got many admirers after all, including Leehan himself.

Who wouldn't want someone like Taesan? He's smart, caring, talented, everything you could ask for!

Leehan opened the gift that Woonhak had been eyeing, revealing an assortment of snacks from various countries. Witnessing Woonhak's disappointed expression, Leehan offered a snack with a warm smile.

"There you go, something to your liking. You can choose from here once you finish that," Leehan continued, extending the opened gift to Woonhak, before pulling up a chair to sit beside Taesan .

Jaehyun scoffed and turned to Taesan, who was fixated on Leehan. "Min, I can't believe you're my friend," he muttered while crossing his arms.

"From your admirers?" Leehan softly inquired, his gaze moving across the diverse array of gifts. Taesan nodded.

Leehan's subtle signs of jealousy became evident. He couldn't help but cast glances at the gifts on Taesan's desk, his expression revealing a touch of possessiveness. The playful atmosphere took a turn as Leehan's competitive side emerged.

Although he became used to it, the fear of losing Taesan someday to one of his admirers is scary for him.

Sungho, ever the observant one, leaned in and teased, "Leehan, you sure you're not getting a bit jealous over all these gifts? Feeling possessive, are we?"

Leehan scoffed, attempting to brush off the insinuation. "Don't be absurd, hyung. Why would I be jealous of gifts?"

Jaehyun joined in with a smirk. "Maybe you're worried Taesan will find a new favorite among his admirers."

"You're right, hyung." Leehan wanted to say but he chose not to.

Leehan's gaze sharpened, a flicker of concern crossing his features. He glanced at Taesan, who seemed engrossed in Woonhak eating the snacks but occasionally met Leehan's eyes with a questioning look.

Sungho, not letting up, continued his teasing. "You know, Han, there's some tough competition among those admirers. Taesan might just find someone who appreciates these gifts more than you do."

Leehan's jaw tightened slightly, his possessive instincts kicking in. "It's not about that. I just think he deserves better than all this unnecessary attention."

Taesan, sensing the shift in the conversation, interjected, "Guys, it's just gifts. There's no need for competition or jealousy. You all can have some, I can't finish this all by myself"

Woonhak noticed Leehan and asked, "Hyung, you okay?"

Leehan , still trying to maintain composure, gave a forced smile. "Of course. Just having some fun."

Sungho, turning to Taesan, teased, "How about you, Min? When will you say yes to Yuri? She's sweet and always checking up on you. A perfect match, right Jae?"

Leehan waited for Taesan's response. He already saw Yuri and she was breathtaking. He wouldn't be surprised if someday Taesan would date her. Yuri can pass Taesan's standards and he was sure of it.

"Didn't she send the bouquet and your favorite albums?" Woonhak pointed out, leaning on the table.

"She did. I didn't know where she bought this, and I hope it didn't cost much." Taesan confirmed, excitedly.

He unwrapped it, revealing they were signed by the artists.

"And it's signed!" Jaehyun exclaimed. "Check the others, Min!"

Leehan watched as Taesan's eyes grew big and how it sparkled with excitement while he fought back the pain.

"What does it say?" Woonhak leaned in.

Jaehyun, unable to contain his curiosity, leaned forward and read aloud,

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"Han Taesan,

I'm not entirely sure about your relationship with this lady, but witnessing her patiently wait in line, despite having the privilege to go first, speaks volumes about her character. She even brought me a drink and snack, showing genuine concern. You're fortunate, in my opinion. The decision is yours, and I hope you'll consider giving this lady a chance. Keep moving forward,

-ZC."

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"Even the artist wants Yuri for you," Sungho teased as Taesan blushed.

Leehan, reading the note quietly, felt an unexpected clench in his heart.

Despite pushing that he's just friends with Taesan, he couldn't shake off the strange mix of anger and jealousy after witnessing the gifts Taesan received.

The atmosphere in Taesan's office held a mix of playful banter and underlying tension.

Leehan, grappling with his own emotions, discreetly observed Taesan's reactions as the group continued to discuss the gifts and the mysterious admirer. His mind wrestled with the unexplained surge of anger, questioning the source of his emotional turmoil.

He can't lose him like this. He won't let his chance go to waste.