The Cursed Night [ MICHAENG ]

Chapter 5

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Like a guardian angel, as if it became Chaeyoung's duty, he calls Mina whenever he can. Making sure she's safe and sound after what happened. He appreciates that he never senses annoyance in her voice anymore when they talk. Even when she replies late to his messages, he appreciates that she takes time out of her day to text back. Surprisingly, contacting her made him feel better. It gave him some hope he could make up for what he did.

But now, he called her for a favor. Admittedly it took him an hour to make up his mind.

Chaeyoung was already in Pyeongchang-dong district, walking back and forth the street. He hesitated to call her, but he needed to. It was his only hope to get back on the right path. He put the phone up against his ear, taking a deep breath before she answered.

"Yes, Chaeyoung?"

"Good evening, sorry to bother you again, but I'm calling for a reason this time." He muted a bit, messing with strands of his hair. "I kinda need a job, but I can't find one. Do you think you can help me with that? I promise I will forever be in your debt."

"Sure, I need your CV first. If you have it with you, you can come to my villa."

"Coming." Chaeyoung smiled happily and rushed to the nearest printer shop. He printed his CV, before riding his bike back to her villa, he felt his chest tighten as he stood in front of the entrance. Every second of the day, he regrets allowing himself to be convinced for a quick buck. He shook off the overwhelming emotions and pressed the doorbell button, waiting nervously. The door opened, and Chaeyoung's lips parted as his eyes laid on Mina. Her maroon dress that ended before her knees and curled hair sent him into a trance. His eyes traveled down to her lips, it was as if the red lipstick was trying to lure him into a trap.

"Wow, you came fast." She said as she put her earrings in a hurry and invited him in.

"I was nearby." Chaeyoung shrugged it off, still mesmerized by her. He made sure to keep a safe distance between, afraid he'll make her feel threatened by his presence. "You didn't close the door." She pointed out.

"I was afraid it would make you uncomfortable if I closed it." He played with the strands of his hair again, eyes darting to the crime scene. He shut his eyelids, a flashback of that night attacked him. Mina watched him carefully, from his hands clenching and uneven breathing. "Hey, it's okay. This time I'm sober, I can call the police if something does happen." She smirked. "Anyways, where is your CV?"

It would be a lie if he said that it didn't hurt to hear her say that. A small part of him had hoped the dynamic between them changed, but he understood he can't push her to get over the trauma he caused. He handed her to the papers that Mina snatched from his hands, placing them on the counter.

"I will call you when I find something," she said as she fixed her hair on the mirror "right now I have a dinner party. Jimin is now the COO of the company"

Chaeyoung frowned upon hearing this "you didn't break up with him?"

Mina sighed angrily and stared at Chaeyoung "I have another plan in my mind and I think it's none of your business or the purpose of your visit right now"

"I am sorry" Chaeyoung bowed his head "I came just to give you the CV. I didn't include that I went to jail two times and I can work anything. A driver, bodyguard, even a gardener. I just need to make money"

Mina hummed and accompanied Chaeyoung to the front door. The latter was having a hard time looking at Mina because of how beautiful she looked "it was raining by the way"