rendezvous | jake sim

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She was born in a completely happy family. A hardworking father, a loving mother, and a cute little brother. But, everything was changed.

The moment she saw it with her bare eyes, she can't hold herself and fight. Yes, she fight her own father. The man she always rely on.

But... what was the reason?

The conversation that she thought had no content made him quickly bored. What topic did her friends choose? Love and marriage.

It's hard to admit but she is almost 30 and still single. Feeling sad? Oh, not at all! Especially after hearing the experiences of her friends.

"My husband bought me flowers! He knows that I really like flowers so he bought them for me!" said Song Ina, her friend who just got married earlier this year.

"Your husband is so romantic! I can't wait to live in a household like this!"

Han Sera, another friend cheered happily. I'm happy to hear the story from Ina. Mind you, she is also getting married next week.

This meeting is a 'gift' from her future husband. The world of marriage is not what people think. The full responsibility will change after that. And not all women want to embrace that.

Especially in this kind of economy.

"Later, your husband must be a romantic person too! He won't disappoint his own wife, right? I'm sure, Sunghoon is the best choice for you!" Ina replied.

Sera was moved, "you make me want to cry! May your marriage with Minseok last forever!"

Huhh, tired of listening to their talk.

She still doesn't care. Busy reading a book that happens to be available in the cafe. Sera and Ina looked at her with a secret look.

"Helene, how about you?" Ina asked.

Helene Park, the so-called arrogant yet cold young woman looked up. A cold expression was the answer to Ina's question.

"You're still single? Didn't you go on a date with a good-looking lawyer that your mother introduced you to?" Sera asked again.

The book closed and she looked at her two best friends. She slowly shook her head and received a disappointed response from them. What do they expect from Helene Park?

"No fun! You should open your heart, Helene! If you don't, you'll be single until you're old!" Ina added.

"It's better than getting married and have a cheating husband." muttered Helene softly.

"Huh, you're not married yet and you say that? Those words are a prayer, you know?" said Sera.

Helene sighed softly. It's not that she doesn't want to, but she's the one who still hasn't met anyone. After all, marriage is a gamble. People nowadays only marry for lust.

"You two already have a husband. To be honest, I'm happy with you, but for me, I have my own partner and give him a commitment... sorry not sorry!"

Don't know how many times Helene has to tell. She does not like the idea of marriage and has no time for love. That feeling had long since died inside of her.

Especially since...

Since that incident.