CINDERELLA'S CONTRACT | pjm √

thirteen

❝ a malicious plan. ❞

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"Father," Dabin smiles sweetly as she clings on his arm. "So, what did you think of Jimin?"

"Ah...Mr Park, he's perfect for you." The burly old man smiles back at his daughter, nodding approvingly. "However, I don't understand why he would reject you for a mere lover. How much connections does this woman have?"

"None, Papa. Which infuriates me, because I can't have him. Can't we do something?"

"Well...you see, Dabin.." the man laughs heartily, before switching back to a dark expression.

"I'll teach you what it means to eliminate your obstacles."

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"Hey, Mr Park?" I knocked lightly on the sliding door, listening as the sounds eventually drown out by the loud running of water. I knock again.

"Yes, Yona?" The echoing voice from the other side caught me off guard. It seemed mellower than usual; and that definitely doesn't go well with my fragile heart. Ugh... why does he affect me so much?

"I just...thought of something," I quickly explained my presence. "What if I worked for you to pay you back instead of being yours?" I then suggested abruptly, leaning onto the door of the bathroom. My eyes follow Jimin's silhouette as he seems to be lathering soap on his body at the moment.

"Fat chance, you don't have a dime. How can you take care of yourself? Just let me take care of you." His voice echoed as he turned off the tap, taking the towel to wipe himself. I was about to protest when the door suddenly slides open; revealing a half naked Jimin with water dripping down his torso. My eyes automatically drooped down to the wet towel hanging loosely on his waist; and felt Jimin's gaze on me. "Also, it's rude to interrupt a gentleman's bathtime, you know? Not that I don't mind you joining." he then pulls me closer with a wry smirk.

"Tch, just let me try for a day, wouldn't you? Maybe— just maybe I can survive on my own, and earn enough to pay you back gradually."

"Do what you want." Jimin sighs, leaning onto the wall. "But if you fail, I get you back."

Ugh...Since he's so confident....I'll show him.

"Deal." I nodded joyfully, and Jimin shoots me an amused smirk. "Your tenacity is something about you that I fall so hard for." He glances at me as he sweeps his damp hair to the back. "Damn. I like you so much." his lips curved up to a smile, indicating how amused he was.

"So can we start now?" my eyes were twinkling as I gazed at him. Jimin nodded as his face showed a dark expression. "Let's see...since we're back at my mansion.." he tilts his head thoughtfully. "I want to eat your cooking." he wraps an arm around my waist lovingly.