Malsun protecting Soonja (Yeonbin) / (말순, 순자를 지킬거야)

Chapter 65

Despite being the first day, the bakery was already bustling with customers. Amidst the hustle and bustle, Soobin was busy taking care of the customers and guiding his co-workers. He had been working since 5 am. Despite the early hours and the workload, he didn't feel exhausted at all. He continued to make cakes, pastries, cookies, breads, tarts, and many other items. Although he had some workers to help him, he felt invigorated and preferred to work on his own. They opened the bakery at 10, and from then on, people began to stream in. As time passed, the crowd grew, making his day even busier.

Yeonjun arrived at 11, after finishing his own duties. He was standing at the door, watching Soobin, captivated by how charming he looked while working, guiding, and giving orders to his team. A grin spread across Yeonjun's face as he thought to himself that all his efforts had paid off.

"Oy!" he felt a familiar touch on his shoulder and tried to look back. He looked left and then right to check who it was or if he was mistaking. Beomgyu stood right beside him, still touching his shoulder.

"I came to see if you could use my advice well." He tried to wrap his hand around Yeonjun's neck, but restrained after glancing back. Yeonjun understood and smirked.

"Your cute lover is here too?" He chuckled mockingly.

"Cute! I wish you could see his true face!" Beomgyu acted as if he was terrified.

"Why? Does he give you a hard time? I knew he's a red flag! Hurry up and break up before it's too late." Yeonjun got worried for real.

"No-no! That's not what I mean! He's a great guy! It's just he's likely a gatekeeper. Moreover, this wasn't what I was talking about at all!" Beomgyu tried to come clean as well as shielded Taehyun.

"Then?" Yeonjun was curious at first.

"Ohio! I got it! You mean in bed, don't ya?" Yeonjun chuckled just like a gossip aunt and slapped his back.

"Hey! Don't spit nonsense! Anyways, I came to check on your shop if everything was going well. And I bet, you're doing so well and don't need any hand. So, I'm off!" Beomgyu was a bit mad as Yeonjun wasn't listening to him at all. He turned around to walk away.

"Darling! I was joking!" He subconsciously hugged Beomgyu by his waist to stop him from going. When Yeonjun was laughing while grabbing Beomgyu's waist, his eyes met with Taehyun. He gulped as those eyes were throwing red beams at him. He was flabbergasted seeing that angry face. Meanwhile, Soobin ran to them. His face was gleaming with joy and excitement.

"Yeonjun hyung! You're here!" As soon as Soobin ran to Yeonjun, he noticed how he was hugging Beomgyu. His gleaming face turned gloomy.

"Um...you're busy here! I see!" He lowered his head, forgetting the reason he rushed there.

"It's...not what you..." before Yeonjun could clarify, Beomgyu started talking.

"See? I told you this guy isn't trustworthy! You should've listened to me back then! Now this guy is cheating on you...*umm* *umm*" Beomgyu kept trying to brag nonsense even though Yeonjun pressed his mouth harder.

"Fuck! Cut the crap!" Yeonjun put his palm on Beomgyu's mouth, trying to stop him and unfreed him from the hug.

"Hello!" Soobin bowed and then looked at Yeonjun.

"I...need to...go." Soobin turned away to get back to work. But his mind was stuck at the sight of Yeonjun hugging Beomgyu.

"Wait!" Yeonjun ran to him and grabbed his hand.

"It...was a misunderstanding! I can explain!" Yeonjun looked at Soobin's face, his heart was aching while thinking he just hurt his precious person.

"It's fine! You don't need to! Why would you?" Soobin scoffed at nothing but his destiny and freed his hand and walked away.