You Are My Hope

The Blind Date Dilemma

Hyesoo chuckled, shaking her head in disbelief. "No way!" she exclaimed. "Just joking, right?" she interrupted, pretending to look around the café as if seeking an escape route. "This is a prank, isn't it?"

J-Hope raised an eyebrow, clearly taken aback by her reaction. "Why would I joke about something like that?" he replied. "I'm serious."

Hyesoo took a deep breath, feeling a wild urge to act a bit crazy. She thought that if she did something unexpected, J-Hope might reconsider this blind date, giving her a chance to escape before it got too awkward.

She returned to the table with a dramatic flair. "Alright, let's get serious for a moment," she said, sitting down across from J-Hope, a mischievous spark in her eyes.

J-Hope raised an eyebrow, curious about her sudden change in tone. "What are you up to?"

Leaning in closer, Hyesoo lowered her voice as if sharing a secret, You know, I've been in relationships with a lot of guys. Like, five or six ex-boyfriends." She noticed his eyes widen in surprise and curiosity. "So, are you still interested in marrying me?" 

J-Hope struggled to suppress a smile, amused by her playfulness as she continued.  

Meanwhile, at the company, Seung Jo strolled through the buzzing office, a smile lingering on his face from the excitement of his new apartment. However, as he peeked into J-Hope's office, he found it empty. A frown creased his brow as he turned to look around, hoping to catch a glimpse of his brother somewhere in the office.

"Hey, do you know where Hyung is?" Seung Jo asked J-Hope's assistant, who was diligently organizing files at his desk.

The assistant looked up, adjusting his glasses and shaking his head. "The boss mentioned he had some work to do, so he left a little while ago."

Seung Jo's eyebrows knitted together in concern. "He left? Just like that? Did he say where he was headed?"

The assistant shrugged. "No, he didn't mention any specifics. He just seemed... preoccupied."

Back in the café, Hyesoo winked playfully, enjoying her own silliness. "I have a type—hot, sexy boys. And honestly, I can do anything," she said, raising an eyebrow and smirking flirtatiously.

J-Hope raised an eyebrow, a mix of amusement and curiosity on his face. "Is that so?" he asked, clearly interested in her.

"Oh, definitely!" Hyesoo replied, getting caught up in the fun. "I may look decent at work, but at night, I hit the clubs and bars. So, are you sure you want to date me? I can spice things up," she added with a playful glint in her eye, leaning back in her chair confidently.

J-Hope leaned back in his chair, a playful smile on his face. "Well, in that case," he said, his eyes twinkling with mischief, "you're totally my type, Hyesoo. I think I'll let my mom know for the first time that I actually like her idea of setting me up on a blind date."

She replied with a tense smile, "Oh, I see..." The playful mood shifted, and a hint of nervousness filled the air.

"Alright, I need to go now since I have some work to finish." She maintained her gaze on J-Hope, trying to mask the growing tension behind her cheerful exterior.

As they parted ways on the sidewalk, Hyesoo glanced back, unable to shake the feeling. She pulled out her phone as she walked away from the cafe.

As soon as Suji picked up, Hyesoo exclaimed, "You crazy dumbhead! Where are you?"

Suji's voice was a bit unclear on the phone. "I'm currently engaged in rehearsing a scene for a production. What's up with you?"

Hyesoo took a deep breath to steady her racing heart. "You won't believe what just happened. I met the guy who you were supposed to have a blind date with... and it's my boss, J-Hope!"