Yes, Boss | A Ryeji Rivals Romance

The New Beginning

Weeks passed, and the weight of Ryujin's absence settled into Yeji's daily life. The long hours at the office, the meetings, and the constant decisions filled her days, but there was always a part of her that felt hollow. It had been the right decision to take a step back, to give both herself and Ryujin space, but that didn't make it any easier.

Still, the company thrived under her leadership. The Stellar Blue tour was a massive success, garnering international attention and setting new records for the label. The board was impressed, employees respected her, and from the outside, it looked like Yeji was living the dream she had always wanted.

But success wasn't as sweet without Ryujin by her side.

As the weeks turned into months, Yeji threw herself into her work, hoping the distraction would ease the ache she felt. She kept in touch with Ryujin here and there—a few texts, some brief conversations at the office—but it wasn't the same. They were both navigating their new realities, and neither of them pushed for more than what they could handle.

It wasn't until a quiet Friday evening, long after most of the office had cleared out, that everything began to shift again.

Yeji sat in her office, the dim light from her desk lamp casting a soft glow over the papers in front of her. The city lights twinkled outside her window, a constant reminder of the world moving on. She hadn't heard from Ryujin in a while, and though she had tried to push the thought from her mind, it lingered.

Her phone buzzed on the desk, and her heart skipped a beat when she saw the name flashing on the screen.

Ryujin: "Can I see you?"

Yeji stared at the message for a long moment, her fingers trembling slightly. She hadn't expected this—not tonight, not after so many weeks of quiet. Her heart raced as she typed her reply.

Yeji: "Of course. My office?"

Ryujin: "I'll be there soon."

Yeji stood, her nerves buzzing with anticipation. She didn't know what Ryujin wanted to talk about, didn't know what this meeting would mean, but the thought of seeing her again, really seeing her, sent a wave of emotions through her that she hadn't allowed herself to feel in weeks.

A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door. Yeji crossed the room, her pulse quickening as she opened it.

Ryujin stood there, looking as composed as ever, but there was something different in her eyes—something softer, more vulnerable. She stepped inside without saying a word, and Yeji closed the door behind her.

For a moment, they stood in silence, the air between them heavy with everything they hadn't said over the past few months. Ryujin's gaze swept over the office, taking in the changes that had come with Yeji's new position, before finally meeting her eyes.

"How have you been?" Ryujin asked softly, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

Yeji smiled, though it didn't reach her eyes. "Busy. You?"

Ryujin nodded, her expression unreadable. "Same."

Another silence fell between them, but this one felt heavier, charged with the weight of unspoken emotions. Finally, Ryujin took a deep breath and stepped closer.

"I've been doing a lot of thinking," Ryujin said, her voice steady but soft. "About us. About everything."

Yeji's heart pounded in her chest. She had been waiting for this moment, but now that it was here, she wasn't sure if she was ready to hear what Ryujin had to say.

"I needed the space," Ryujin continued, her eyes locking onto Yeji's. "I needed to figure out who I was without all the pressure of the competition, without the weight of us hanging over everything. And I think I've finally figured it out."

Yeji held her breath, her pulse racing as she waited for Ryujin's next words.

"I want you, Yeji," Ryujin said, her voice firm but filled with emotion. "I've always wanted you. And now that I've had time to think, I know that we can make this work. I don't care about the complications, the power dynamics, or what anyone else thinks. I love you, and I'm ready to fight for us."

The words hit Yeji like a tidal wave, overwhelming her with a mix of relief, love, and something else—something that felt like hope. For months, she had been waiting, unsure if they would ever find their way back to each other. And now, here Ryujin was, standing in front of her, offering everything she had been longing for.

"I love you too," Yeji whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. "I never stopped."

Ryujin's eyes softened, and she took another step closer, her hand reaching out to gently cup Yeji's face. "Then let's stop pretending that we can't have this. I want to be with you, Yeji. I don't care what it takes."

Yeji felt tears prick at the corners of her eyes, her heart swelling with emotion. "I've missed you," she whispered, her voice thick. "I've missed you so much."

Ryujin smiled, a soft, genuine smile that made Yeji's chest ache with love. "I've missed you too."

Without another word, Ryujin leaned in and kissed her—softly at first, but with a growing intensity that made Yeji's head spin. It was a kiss filled with everything they had been holding back, with all the love and longing that had built up over the months of distance.

When they finally pulled apart, both of them were breathless, their foreheads resting together as they tried to catch their breath.

"We'll figure this out," Ryujin whispered, her voice filled with quiet determination. "Whatever it takes, we'll make it work."

Yeji nodded, her heart soaring. "Together."

And for the first time in what felt like forever, Yeji believed it. They had been through so much, fought through so many obstacles, but standing here now, with Ryujin by her side, Yeji knew they could handle whatever came next.

They were stronger now. Stronger together.

And as they stood there in the quiet of Yeji's office, the city lights twinkling outside the window, Yeji allowed herself to believe in their future—a future where they didn't have to choose between love and ambition, but where they could have both.

Because after everything they had been through, they had earned it.