After having a video call with her mother, Hanni takes a shower and lies down on her bed. She keeps sending messages to Minji.
Her girlfriend's replies are slow. Hanni assumes Minji is talking with her sister, so she doesn't want to disturb them. She plays a game for a while and thinks, I want to have a video call with Minji.
Minji doesn't answer it, but she quickly sends a message.
Minji: I'm not wearing any clothes.
Minji: Is that okay?
Without waiting for Hanni's reply, Minji calls her via video. She stops breathing for a moment and immediately hangs up.
Hanni: Couldn't you put some clothes on? Aren't you afraid of getting cold?
Minji sends a voice message, "I'm too lazy to put anything on."
"You really don't want to see me?" Minji says in a low voice. "It's kind of sexy."
Hanni is speechless.
Hanni: Did you and my unnie drink tonight?"
Minji: No.
Hanni: Are you okay?
Minji: I got scolded a few times, but it's okay.
Hanni: I'll let her scold you a few times, but I'll get back at her when I have the chance.
The next morning, Hanni arrives on time at the office. Since she hasn't completed the report forms, Yunah scolds her for a while.
Possibly because Yunah didn't get enough sleep, she's hot-tempered today. "Do you want to quit? How can you be so useless?"
Hanni thinks about it. "I think I do everything well?"
"Pham Hanni!" Yunah's face turns red as she yells, "Do you think this is your house? Do you think the company pays you to slack off? If you're so incompetent, just leave!"
Hanni, unsure why her mentor is so angry today, responds seriously, "When have I ever slacked off here? Besides, I'm here as an intern to learn, since I lack experience."
Yunah laughs coldly. "If you're inexperienced, then listen to me. Do whatever I ask without questioning me every day."
Hanni replies, "If it's reasonable, I would."
"Didn't you used to obey me? What changed? Can't handle it anymore?" Yunah says. "Honestly, you seem capable, good at school, so why would you steal someone's girlfriend? Don't you feel any shame?"
They argue. Other co-workers start gathering to watch.
Hanni looks up and says, "Whose girlfriend did I steal? Garam?"
"You know the answer."
"I'm sorry, but before me, my girlfriend had never even held another woman's hand." Hanni says coldly, "Also, tell your friend to see a doctor for her mental health. Did you not notice how erratic she was the other day? Is she mentally stable?"
Yunah is startled. "But she said—"
Their voices grow louder until the boss approaches and says sternly, "What are you two doing? Get in here now!"
They are both scolded. The boss had already heard rumors about Yunah mistreating Hanni. After this, Yunah starts to behave. The argument leaves their relationship strained, but Hanni feels more comfortable. They work together peacefully until the end of the day.
Hanni and Minji originally planned to have dinner at a nearby seafood restaurant, but now they need to bring Yunjin along.
Hanni leaves the office building and notices Minji. She runs over, and upon seeing Minji's face, she notices bruises. She purses her lips, guessing what happened the previous night. Holding back her anger, she asks, "What happened to your face?"
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Secretly, But Unable to Hide It
RomanceWhen Hanni is thirteen years old, she secretly likes someone. That person looks cold and sluggish and can be described as careless and casual. She frequently visits Hanni's house. In the afternoons, she stays in Hanni's older sister's bedroom to pla...