Then You Came (DaraGon Fanfic)

Chapter 36

"Now, what most people are curious about is your relationship with the famous bachelor... Jiyong Kwon." The host of the show asked. "The documentary about you made everyone asking... even I was curious about it." The host smiled.

Kiko chuckled. "There's nothing to be curious about, Sung-joo... We're just friends."

"Really?... That's not how everyone feels about it... Pictures of Jiyong in the bar when he aggressively approached Taecyeon are resurfacing."

"Well, Jiyong was just being random that night... He had a rough day and had too much of alcohol... He wasn't himself."

The host nodded but didn't have a look that he was satisfied with her response. "If your friends with the Jiyong Kwon, you'll know about this girl he's been seen with lately, too." He pointed at the picture on the huge monitor.

Kiko smiled sweetly. "Is this an interview about me or an interrogation about Jiyong's life?"

The host shrugged. "You're here... might as well we ask... I promise this will be the last."

Kiko stared at the picture and remembered her conversation with Jiyong over the phone.

"Dara didn't want to be introduced as my girlfriend."

"So, what's your plan?... I'll have an interview next week... They'll surely raise a question about you."

"I don't know... Tell them we're not together... I'll entrust the explanation to you."

"Any explanation?"

"As long as it would seem normal and Dara's name won't be a topic any more."

"She works for Jiyong... She's not his partner, I can tell you that. They're just really close because she's close with his niece and nephew."

"I see... She looks young and pretty... Just to comment on that picture... Anything that has a connection with this Bachelor really makes us want to know more, I suppose." He chuckled.

"He loves to play mysterious... That's why we keep wanting more news about him." She commented.

"Does he love playing mysterious with you, too?" He teased.

She laughed. "Wait 'til you see him smile and give you that stare in person. That smile that melts women's hearts."

"You sound excited when you talk about him."

"Do I?" She asked.

"Why?"

"Why what?" She sounded innocent.

"Oh, you know what I mean."

"I know you're trying to put words into my mouth... You tricky Sung-joo. We're friends."

"I thought I'll be able to make you admit." He snapped a finger.

She chuckled and smiled sweetly. "You're so playful... We're really just friends."

"For now."

She raised her shoulders slightly.

The interview went on talking about Kiko's modelling career and her plans in the entertainment industry.

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...Dara...

"Excuse me for a few minutes... You can continue the presentation." Jiyong stepped out of the board room. "Hey, Love." He answered the call.

"Busy?" She asked.

"Actually, yes... I'm in the middle of a meeting."

"Oh, I'm sorry... I forgot about that."