'Don't worry. It is not a bad start. I told you Noah was going to be crazy about you. His love for you will outweigh yours.' "Honey, can you get me a glass of water?" "Yeah, I'll be right back!" Crystal exclaimed. 'Is Leo still at home? Or is he taking the day off?' Irene inquired when she heard Leo's faint voice from behind the speaker. 'Ah no. Because Leo was sick, he decided not to come to work. Okay, then, I'll call you later. Bye!' The conversation was over. Irene placed her cellphone on the table. Her gaze was glued on a photograph she had unintentionally opened from her laptop's gallery. A photo where Irene stands next to Noah with a big smile, while Noah stands with a shy smile. They are both looking at the camera while holding the medal they won at the math olympiad championship a few years ago. Irene was overjoyed at the time because she had finally gotten a picture with Noah. She even hung the photo on a small cupboard in her room. Every morning, Irene always s
When it was time to leave work, Irene got up from her chair and left the room, having finished tidying up her desk. Irene fell silent after exiting the building when she realized Noah had not arrived to pick her up. Irene's hands began to take the cellphone from the bag; after successfully unlocking the cellphone screen, Irene took a deep breath when she realized that she had not received a single message from Noah. “Sending flowers all of a sudden, but still do not come to pick me up? Does he really fit into the romantic guy category?” Irene pouted. Forcefully, Irene had to go home using public transportation. But, during her steps, a black car passed by and stopped next to Irene. "Where are you going?" Aaron inquired after successfully opening the car window to ask Irene. Irene took a look around. Even though having an unhappy life and marriage to someone who does not love her, Irene does not want people to know. Irene began to walk closer to Aaron, "I'm going to the bus
"Oh, Mother and Mother-in-law? How long have you been here?" Noah inquired, his face confused. Sharon rose from her seat and approached her only child, saying, "Honey, how can you let your wife go home alone?" Sharon stated. Noah looked at Irene before returning his gaze to his mother's face, "Oh, that. I have an urgent meeting. I've already texted Irene that I'll be arriving home late today." Irene took her cellphone into her pants pocket and then checked the incoming notifications where none of the notifications came from Noah. "Oh, that's right. It turns out that Noah has told me, it seems my signal is bad until I can receive a message from Noah." Irene lied. "Sharon, come on. There's no need to be concerned; the most important thing is that they arrived safely at the apartment "Hara stated. Sharon smiled and pulled Noah's hand to join the trio on the sofa. Now, Noah and Irene smiled awkwardly as Sharon and Hara smiled at them. "Hey, you just got home; don't you want t
Irene's steps came to a halt in the kitchen when she noticed Noah using a light fire extinguisher to put out the fire. Irene quickly grabbed a thick cloth and carried it to the bathroom. Irene returned to Noah in the kitchen after successfully covering it with water and then threw it on the stove to help out the fire. After the fire was extinguished, Noah and Irene coughed together because they sucked in the smoke produced by the fire. "What are you doing? Do you know if you're going to burn us to death in here?" "Who would want this to happen?" Noah exclaimed, out of breath. "I was simply hungry and took the initiative to prepare my dinner." Noah later explained. *** Irene and Noah are now seated at the table. Irene finally made Noah dinner because she couldn't bear the thought of him going hungry. "How? It tastes really good, doesn't it?" Irene asked when she saw Noah eating dinner so voraciously. "It's just fine, nothing special." Noah flatly stated. Irene snorted,
Jennie suppressed a smile as she attempted to shift to the window seat while listening to the song again, but at a lower volume than before. Jennie got off the bus a few minutes later and walked to one of the food stalls near the road. As Jennie's footsteps made their way inside, the bell above the door rang. "Oh, you've come," a woman who was busy cooking said. With a slightly sluggish face, Jennie approached the woman and sat in one of the chairs near where she was cooking. “Why does your face look like that? Did you fight with your parents again?” the woman inquired before returning to her cooking. "Yeah, that's how it is," Jennie said after taking a deep breath. They still forced me to stop singing and join the company up until now." The lady smiled. Her name is Hwang Alice. Alice has been Jennie's best friend since they were in junior high school. As a good friend of Jennie, Alice knows all the problems she is facing in her life. Alice knows of how Jennie met Adam
"Aren't you going with Noah?" As Aaron and Irene entered the elevator, Aaron inquired.Irene turned around for a moment before pressing the number 9 on the elevator button. "Not. I didn't want to feel like an abandoned person when I got home, so I decided to bring my own car.""Is your relationship still not okay?" Aaron asked again."I don't think it'll ever be okay." When they arrived on the 9th floor, the elevator doors reopened. Aaron and Irene both exited the elevator.Her steps continued until she entered the room. Irene attempted to sit up by placing her bag on the table. Her gaze was drawn to the flower vase, which held a few roses that Noah had given her."If you truly love me, just tell me. Why are you so ashamed to admit it? What a man."With an irritated face, Irene opened her laptop, to start her work. A few moments later, Irene yawned in her hectic schedule; she was tired from helping Noah put out the fire and make him dinner the night before.Irene's hands began to move
Irene had completely forgotten how to breathe. She never expected Noah to take her out to lunch amid their hectic schedules."You can't? Okay." When Noah didn't get a response from Irene, he said it again."Ah, no. I can. By the way, where are we going for lunch?" Irene asked quickly."Just wait. I'll pick you up later." Noah stated it once more.The conversation was over. Irene continued to prance in her sitting position with a big smile. She sighed and began to imagine his romantic lunch with Noah."The break time is still quite long," Irene said as she looked at the clock on the wall. "Let's focus, Irene; only then you will feel true happiness!" Irene said as she tried to refocus her attention on her work.***It doesn’t feel like time is so fast. Employees began to rise from their seats and walk towards the canteen. Even so, Irene rose from her seat and rushed out of the company building.Aaron noticed Irene walking quickly while carrying her bag and wondered, "Where is she going?
Lunchtime is almost over. Noah and Irene are now on their way to Irene Company."Sometimes I wonder why they look so happy when we are feeling tortured," Noah stated.Irene turned her head confusedly, "What do you mean?""Our parents are always happy because they were successful in marrying the two of us. Did they ever imagine that this matchmaking would torture you and me?" Noah explained."I don't know, maybe they used to be like us. So they know we'll be fine, just like their household.""You mean your parents and mine used to get married because they were set up? Finally, they fell in love and were together until this very moment?"Irene nodded slowly, "It's possible, right?"Noah laughed when he heard those words. "What kind of bullshit? That is the most ridiculous sentence I've ever heard in my entire life."Irene frowned as she turned to face Noah, who was still focused on driving "Just so you know, you and I are not the only ones who got married as a result of an arranged marr
Irene kept staring at Noah. When she felt Noah's hand grip her wrist, her heart skipped a beat."I need to go to the bathroom," Noah said as he got out of bed and went to the bathroom.Noah stood behind the bathroom door, his heart still pounding."I must be crazy," Noah said.***Noah, who had just finished taking a shower, began to walk outside while wiping his wet hair with a towel."Yes, Mom. There's no need to be concerned. I'll keep you updated later." Irene entered the room after finishing the phone call."Is that my mother?"Irene nodded, "Yeah, I told her you were sick, so you didn't come to work today." "You shouldn't have to call her because I'm fine."Irene stepped towards Noah while putting her cell phone in her trouser pocket."Your body temperature is still quite high," Irene said after trying to place her hand on Noah's forehead. "Hurry up and get changed, and we'll go to the hospital. I'll be waiting for you outside."Irene stepped outside and waited for Noah to get
"I am home," Irene said after successfully entering her unit.She looked around the television room, but Noah was not there. Irene entered her room and tried to open the door.Irene noticed Noah lying on the bed with a blanket over his body.Irene smiled and let Noah rest while she began walking towards the bathroom to take a shower because it was already 9 p.m.A few minutes later, Irene, who had finished bathing and put on her pajamas, walked to the bed and lay down there.Irene grabbed her phone to explore social media because she wasn't tired yet. Not long after, Noah, who had been lying with his back to Irene, shifted his position so that his body faced the ceiling of the room.Noah's hand landed on Irene's left hand, which was lying on the bed, while her right hand was busy holding a cell phone.Irene's brow furrowed as she felt Noah's body temperature. Irene immediately sat up, put her phone away, and touched Noah's brow."Gosh, his body temperature is so hot," she said.Irene
Irene stopped in front of Alison and Crystal with a smile."Wow, apparently you also invited Crystal here?" Irene asked Alison.Alison nodded, smiling, “Yes, of course. Please take a seat, Irene.”Irene sat down next to Crystal in the chair. While Crystal could only laugh awkwardly at her and scowl at Alison."Sorry if I'm late.""It's okay; Crystal hasn't been here long either," he explained.Crystal giggled awkwardly, "A-ah, yes, that's right. I've only been here a short time.""Why wasn't Leo invited?" Irene inquired, her gaze shifting between Alison and Crystal."A-ah, Leo... Of course, Alison invited him to join us. But Leo can't because he is working late tonight." Crystal lied."Let's get some food; you can order whatever you want. I'll take care of it." Alison later explained.Irene smiled broadly, “Wow, really? Why are you suddenly treating us?”"Hey, exactly that's what I wanted you to do here," Alison chuckled.Irene shifted the menu book in front of Crystal, "You order fir
Irene rushed out of her room, heading straight for the parking lot.Aaron, who had just emerged from his room, began to frown as he noticed Irene walking quickly."Why has he been so busy lately?"Aaron began to walk towards the elevator; not long after, Yeri, who had noticed Aaron from a distance, began to jog to catch up with him."Good evening, Manager Lee." When Yeri arrived next to Aaron, she bowed."Oh, hi, Yeri," Aaron said, turning his head after pressing the elevator's down button. "Good afternoon."Not long after the elevator door opened, Yeri smiled. Aaron motioned for Yeri to go first into the elevator.Yeri smiled as she stepped into the elevator, her face beaming.Yeri could only remain silent while trying to think of something to say to Aaron in the elevator that brought them down to the ground floor.Yeri cast a slow glance at Aaron, who stood silently looking ahead."Manager Lee," Yeri said.Aaron turned his head, “Yeah?”"If you don't mind, could I ride with you toda
Noah, who was sitting on the sofa reading a book, began to get up and walk toward the kitchen when he became hungry.He took a cup of instant ramen and began boiling water. Not long after, someone opened the door while he waiting for the water to boil."Where have you been?" Noah asked, not looking up.For a brief moment, Irene looked at Noah. "I was just meeting my friend."Noah remained silent as he waited for the water he had cooked to come to a boil. But soon, Noah's brow furrowed as Irene began hugging him from behind.Irene turned Noah's body to face her, then began to kiss Noah's lips gently.Noah's eyes widened, and he pushed Irene's body, saying, "Hey, what are you doing? Can't you see I'm cooking?"Irene began to turn off the stove and then turned her body, grabbing Noah's hand to hug her from behind.Irene, who was standing with her back to Noah, began to move Noah's hand to her breast.“Hey, what are you doing?!”"Touch me, Noah, touch me wherever you want," Irene said, di
Adam turned his head, “Nothing. It's just that this man just ran into me.”Noah bowed his head again, "I'm sorry." Then he walked away while looking for Irene, who had just disappeared from his sight."Hey, we're not done yet!" he exclaimed.The girl held Adam's shoulder, "Never mind, just let him go.""Have you redeemed the medicine?" Adam inquired later."I have." The girl nodded while showing a plastic bag containing some medicine."Let's go home.""Can we get something to drink first?"Adam nodded, "Yes, of course."The girl smiled as she started walking with Adam, "Do you know that man?"Adam shook his head, "No, but I met him yesterday."Meanwhile, Noah kept walking while looking for where Irene's steps had gone."Oh, sh*t. I'd lost her. Where did she go?" Noah said when he couldn't find Irene.Noah's steps are now moving toward the receptionist."Excuse me. Is there a patient named Jung Crystal here?" Noah inquired as he paused in front of the reception desk."Please wait a mom
Jennie came to a halt and looked at the three girls in front of her."Ah, Mr. Won and I are just friends.""Does someone who comes only to give you breakfast deserve to be called a friend?" asked the woman again as the other two stood there silently.Jennie, who was confused, started to nod, "Yes, what's wrong?"The girl snorted and began to bend her body closer to Jennie, who was still sitting.“Mr. Won is mine. Don't ever dare to approach him. You're new here. You don't want to ruin your career when you're just getting started, do you?"Jennie remained silent while slowly nodding before the three girls snorted and walked away from her.Soon after, a girl who had been staring at Jennie from a distance began to rise from her chair and take a seat next to her."Hello, you are Jenny, right?" said the girl after sitting next to Jennie.Jennie nodded, smiling, “Yes, I am."The woman smiled widely, "Wow, you are much prettier than I thought. You know, everyone here is talking about you bec
Aaron, who had just gotten out of his car, began to walk into the restaurant.After successfully entering, from a distance, Aaron saw Yeri waving her hand while sitting at one of the available tables."I apologize for being late." While attempting to sit in front of Yeri, Aaron said.Yeri nodded, smiling, “It's okay, Manager Lee. You're only 5 minutes late.""Ah, please don't call me that when we're outside. Just say my name."“But that sounds impolite, Manager Lee. Can I call you Oppa?Aaron paused before finally nodding slowly, “A-ah, yes, you can.”Yeri smiled cheerfully. She had no idea this would be her first date with Aaron, a man she had admired for a long time.Yeri didn't care if Aaron didn't like her yet. All Yeri has to do now is show Aaron how much she adores him."Oppa, do you want to order now?" asked Yeri later."Oh, yes, please." Aaron nodded while Yeri started trying to call a waiter to come over to their table.The food and drink they had ordered arrived on the table
Suzy smiled and began telling Irene everything she knew about how she could find out if Irene had paid off all of her hospital bills.*Flashback On*A nurse came over to Suzy's room to inject some medicine through the IV that was attached to her right hand."Wow, Miss Choi, you have a grandmother who truly loves you. I get jealous sometimes because my grandmother died three years ago," the nurse said as she began to inject the first medicine.Suzy smiled, “Yes, I'm so lucky to have her. Even in her old age, she still has to be busy taking care of me and thinking of ways to pay off the hospital bills."The nurse put down the first medicine and started opening the second medicine, “You don't need to worry, Miss. All of your hospital bills for the next few months have already been paid in full. Didn't your grandmother tell you?"Suzy frowned, “What? Did I hear it wrong?""Of course not, Miss," the nurse said with a smile as she put some medicine into the container after injecting it into