Irony of Revenge

Chapter 10

Just as he had promised Jieun, Jinyoung drove to the Colourful Dream headquarters, a little after lunch time. He met Jieun at her office, together with Hyebin.

"Oh, Jinyoung's here," Jieun said, as he approached the table where they were sitting at.

"How're you doing?" Hyebin asked Jinyoung.

"Fine. What about you? Are you alone?" Jinyoung asked, although he knew that Mark had hectic schedule today.

"Good. Mark's busy. I was just talking about this with Jieun. I do envy you two. Always meeting each other whenever you want."

"Well, not always. You know that," Jieun turned to Jinyoung, "Hyebin wants to go shopping. But Mark can't go with her and I can't either. There are gonna be job interviews this afternoon."

"I'm bored and don't want to shop alone. Perhaps, you're free, Jinyoung?"

Jinyoung did not understand why Hyebin would want to go with him. it was not like they had anything to talk about, and he would just bore her more. But before he could give an excuse, Jieun was replying to her friend, on behalf of him.

"He's. That's why he's here. Jinyoung, can you accompany Hyebin? It won't take too long, right?"

"No, no. Not too long."

Jinyoung had no choice but to agree. Hoping that it wouldn't take too long as she had said.

After chatting there for a while, Jinyoung and Hyebin left. Jinyoung's car was used and as he drove, he thought of how weird it was to be alone with his boyfriend's girlfriend. Driving gave him something to focus on, other than her presence.

"So, I guess you're now really friendly with Mark? He comes to the golf club so often? It's surprising that he's that passionate about golf," she said, making her last sentence sound sarcastic. But it went unnoticed by Jinyoung.

"He enjoys seeing his progress, I guess," Jinyoung said.

"By the way, I heard that you and Jieun are considering your marriage. I'm really happy for you two. If there's anyone who've witnessed your love for each other from the beginning to now, it must be me. The faster, the better, I guess."

The topic of marriage put a heavy weight on him and having to make up lies was also wearing him out.

"We're giving it a thought. But I don't think it'll happen any soon."

"Why not? You love and understand each other very well."

"We're not yet ready for it, I guess."

"Well, from what I see, Jieun is ready for it. And I also think it's about time you were settled down together."

Jinyoung made no reply and just like that, the conversation was dropped and he was thankful for that.

When they arrived at COEX mall, where Hyebin wanted to shop, they explored around there. She stopped by a lot of stores and ended up buying a lot. Jinyoung helped her carry the bags and it seemed everything was going well. But what annoyed him was Hyebin would stop at random places whenever she felt like it and would take selfies not only of herself but of him and her together.

Jinyoung did not see the point in her insisting that he was included in her selfies. By the end of the shopping, the selfies taken were as many as the things she had bought.

Later, they were back in the car and heading back for Jieun's office. On the way, Hyebin was checking the selfies and smiling on her own.

"Thank you, Jinyoung, for accompanying me," Hyebin said, turning to Jinyoung.

"No problem."

When they got back to the Colourful Dream headquarters, he stayed there only for a short while and saying that he needed to head back for the golf club, left the place.

"Well done, Mark. It's nice working with you," the photographer patted Mark on the shoulder.

"You too."

Mark walked out of the studio and thought of texting Jinyoung. But his phone screen lit up with a text from Hyebin, instead.

'Hey, are you still busy?'

'I went shopping with Jinyoung this afternoon. He's really nice. It was fun. Wait, there are some photos I've taken.'

There were tons of photos below the text, especially of Hyebin seeming to be enjoying herself with Jinyoung.

What did that mean? Why was Jinyoung there with her in the first place? Without letting himself get lost in too many thoughts, Mark gave a call to Jinyoung immediately. Jinyoung picked up just on the first ring.

"Hey," Jinyoung said, "Where are you?"

"Just finished the photoshoot. Outside the studio," Mark said, "Jinyoung, you went shopping with Hyebin today?"

"Ah, yes, she told you?"

"She texted me. And sent me the photos as well."

"Sent you the photos?" Jinyoung paused, "I didn't think that those were meant to send you."

"Strange too. She'd never done that to me before. I mean, sending photos. Anyway, why was my boyfriend with my girlfriend? I'm a little jealous now. I haven't got to see you yet today. I miss you. But you were having fun with someone."

"Hey, do you think I wanted to be there with her? I don't understand why she wanted to go shopping with me though. And sending you photos too. What kind of girl would send such photos to her boyfriend?"

"I was thinking so too. But whatever it is, I don't want to care. Okay, I should go now. My manager is eyeing me."

"Okay, take care. I miss you too."

"Got it. But I miss you more."

Mark smiled, as he heard Jinyoung's chuckle at the other end of the line. He ended the call and hurried to the changing room, where his manager was waiting for him at the door.