Yanna:
I looked at myself in the mirror, applying my mascara and lip gloss. I wore a fitted dress under a long coat and black pair of heels.
I looked at my phone and smiled as Hoseok texted me again.
Hoseok♡:
Hey Yanna. Have you eaten your dinner?
Me:
Not yet. I'm having dinner with someone.
Hoseok♡:
Who? Tan?
Me:
Nope. Taekwon.
Hoseok♡:
Your boss?
Me:
Yes.
Hoseok♡:
Why?
Me:
I don't know. He said he has something to tell me.
Hoseok♡:
Okay. Enjoy.
The doorbell rang and I opened the door. Taekwon stood in my doorstep with a smile.
He led me to his car and drove to a fancy restaurant. The waiter greeted us and led us to the table that Taekwon has reserved.
"You look beautiful Yanna", he said with a gentle smile on his face.
"Thank you Taekwon."
"I see you're wearing the gift I gave you."
I looked at him confused. "You were the one who sent me this gift?"
"Yeah I am."
"But, why?"
The food arrived and we just chose to eat first. He wasn't able to answer my question.
"You know Yanna, you've been working in my company as my secretary for almost three years now and I've admired you since then. Even until now, definitely until now."
"I have fallen in love with the strongest girl I have ever seen. That's you", Taekwon said staring right into my eyes. I know he's sincere.
My heart aches for him. I can't return his feelings back.
"I admire you Taekwon. You are an independent dignified man. You are definitely a woman's ideal type. Sadly, I'm not that woman. I respect you and I don't want you to keep your hopes up on me. I'm sorry."
"I know Yanna. I see the way you smile whenever you look at your phone while texting someone. I was never the man who made you smile like that. I know that I can never make you smile like that. I'm proud of you. You have learned to be happy again. Seeing you happy makes me happy too, even if I am not the reason behind that beautiful smile."
"I know you love him Yanna. I can see it in your eyes. I see it every time he comes to our workplace and visits you. Maybe you just keep denying it to yourself. I know you love Hoseok."
I got up my seat and hugged him. "Thank you Taekwon. I know you'll find the woman who can love you as much as you do. You deserve to be happy."
"I know I will but there is no one like you Yanna. No one will ever replace my first love."
Hoseok:
I knew Taekwon has feelings for Yanna. I can feel it. I immediately got up and headed to my car. I know where he will take her. He's my friend after all. I know him.
I arrived at the restaurant and saw them. There she is, the girl I love with my friend. She looks happy.
I just observed them from afar. Yanna suddenly stood up and hugged Taekwon. She had tears in her eyes, tears of happiness. She's happy with him.
I stood up from my seat and left the restaurant, tears starting to fall from my eyes.
Yanna:
Taekwon drove me back to my apartment. "I guess it's really the end of hoping for you. I'm happy that you're happy Yanna."
"Thank you Taekwon. I hope we stay like how we used to be."
"Of course, I'll be your friend now. I'm happy just to be here for you."
"Thank you, so much."
I waved him goodbye and he drove off with a smile.
Thank you Taekwon, you helped me realize something.
I love Hoseok.
