That guy is This guy Side story 3 chapter 6

#6

Even though I had already guessed who Chae Yoo-jeong was meeting, my heart instinctively sank when I saw him walking down the hallway with an unknown woman.

'Why did you come here?'

I don't know what Chae Yoo-jeong did when he left. I haven't heard anything about it.

I just assumed that since the meeting time was lunchtime, he would probably eat. Chae Yoo-jeong only said it would take two or three hours, so even if they didn't eat, there wouldn't be any problem.

Did you perhaps finish eating at the restaurant upstairs and come down to do some shopping?

‘…….’

My stomach churned with discomfort. Just thinking about what those two people were doing made my head heat up.

When I first witnessed Chae Yoo-jeong walking around with another woman, my jealousy soared to a level that was incomparable to what I had imagined on my own.

'...Let's calm down. Since we're here, we might as well go and look around.'

But once my mind was turned upside down, it never calmed down.

Meanwhile, Chae Yoo-jeong and the woman were walking somewhere while talking to each other.

Although Chae Yoo-jeong's expression was not visible because his head was hidden, the woman looking up at him was smiling brightly, so it was clear that the atmosphere was not bad.

I stared blankly at the backs of the two people and then followed them.

It was a half-conscious action. By the time I felt a slight pain in my lips from biting them so hard, I was already following them.

'Ha…….'

Even though I knew I shouldn't, I couldn't stop my legs.

My heart would pound like this just by being briefly obscured by the passing crowd, but I couldn't possibly pretend not to notice.

In the end, I continued to chase after the two with a nervous heart. Although I was following them at a certain distance, since their faces were clearly visible, it was obvious that if Chae Yoo-jeong turned around, I would be discovered at that moment.

'Where are you going?'

As it was a large-scale shopping mall, there were a huge variety of stores. So, I had no idea where the two people were going.

At that moment, an escalator appeared where the two people were heading.

Going down or going up? I was guessing like that, but my expectations were shattered and the two of them went into the store right next to the escalator.

“…….”

I stopped walking and raised my head. I looked at the name of the store the two people had entered.

It's not an unfamiliar name to me either. It's a very famous brand, but it's also a name I've encountered dozens of times while looking for rings over the past few days.

Yes, the place the two entered was none other than an accessory store.

“Welcome.”

As I entered the store, a nearby employee greeted me with a smile.

I nodded my head in greeting to make sure Chae Yoo-jeong wouldn't hear me, and then walked over to the display case near the door.

I crossed my arms and pretended to look at a necklace, glancing at Chae Yoo-jeong, focusing all my senses on the sound of their voices.

“It’s been a long time since we last met like this.”

“I know. We talked on the phone often, but we couldn't see each other because we were so busy.”

The employee who greeted the two smiled warmly and talked to the woman. It seemed like they were very close, not just an employee and a customer.

“I got in touch and I’ve selected a few products. Would you like to take a look at these first?”

As I tilted my head to check the polite speech, the employee took out the items in front of Chae Yoo-jeong, who was standing next to the woman.

Small, round accessories… in shiny silver, gold and rose pink.

My mouth dropped open when I saw the rings the employee had taken out. I couldn't control my expression at all.

'No, the ring came out here? Why are you showing it to Chae Yoo-jeong?'

My mind also became complicated in an instant due to the unexpected development.

Until just now, I thought Chae Yoo-jeong had accompanied her on their shopping trip, but was that actually not the case?

‘Could it be… that woman accompanied Chae Yoo-jeong on his shopping trip?’

Wait a minute. Then the reason you went out today in the first place……

The lips that had been parted slowly closed. I instinctively knew that the answer was right in front of me.

"Hm?"

As soon as I realized that fact, a laugh burst out of my mouth. My heart began to boil in earnest.

“…….”

It wasn't a problem that I got caught chasing him. I didn't think I'd be able to come to my senses unless I saw with my own eyes why he went into the jewelry store with that person.

The unexpected development quickly complicated my mind as well.

Even though I was blinded by jealousy and chased him here, I never once truly thought that Chae Yoo-jeong had an affair.

Yesterday, and today, it was just my ugly jealousy that was the problem. I didn't worry that Chae Yoo-jeong would turn away from me coldly like in my dream. Well... I was a little nervous, but anyways.

"Aah……………."

When I learned the truth, all the tension was released and I groaned involuntarily.

I pressed my forehead hard, pretending to rub my eyes. I don't know what this feeling is.

It's frustrating, it's a relief, it's funny……

I let out a short, awkward breath and raised my head again.

Chae Yoo-jeong was looking at the ring diligently without even knowing that I was watching him. This is like this, that is like that~ He focused with his eyes shining as the employee continued to explain lively.

“It’s not a wedding ring, it’s a couple ring, so it’s better to keep it calm rather than something too flashy, Chae Yoo-jeong.”

“That’s right. This line is especially popular among young people these days. Also, women these days prefer the rose gold.”

“Oh, this is really pretty. What do you think? Should I try it on for a bit?”

After hearing that, I walked forward without hesitation.

I understand the reporter's feelings for guiding Chae Yoo-jeong, who is worried about the ring, all the way here. However, putting the ring on for him instead won't be of much help.

That ring isn't meant to be worn on a woman's hand.

‘So let’s stop here.’

No matter what the reason is, I don't want to see you picking out a ring with another woman.

“Yoo-jeong-ah.”

I called out to him, hoping my voice would come out softly. I felt his body tremble as I reached out and grabbed his wrist.

“Hyu-hyung?”

Chae Yoo-jeong, who was startled, found me and opened his eyes wide.

“Hyung… how did you get here……”

Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been mumbling blankly, soon turned pale and looked shocked. It seemed like he was shocked to realize for the first time where this place was.

I patted Chae Yoo-jeong on the waist so he wouldn't be too scared.

“I came here because I had something to buy, but I saw a familiar head.”

"W-what?"

Hmm. I can’t calm down at all.

I continued to pat Chae Yoo-jeong, who was trembling, and turned my gaze away. The woman and the employee looked at me with slightly bewildered expressions at my sudden intervention.

I smiled and greeted him as if I knew nothing.

“Hello. My name is Yoo Ji-han, and I live ‘with’ Yoo-jeong.” 

“Ah, aah, yes. Hello. My name is Min Ye-seul.”

The woman shook my hand even though she was flustered.

Min Ye-seul. That's the name that appeared on Chae Yoo-jeong's phone. It was the same person.

Afterwards, I gave a quick greeting to the staff and said that it was really strange and enjoyable to meet them by chance.

“I was wondering where Yoo-jeong went on a Saturday morning, and here he is, on a date! I was just stopping by to pick up something myself and was so surprised when I spotted him. So, what were you two looking at? A ring?"

It was at that time that I was laying the groundwork to naturally fit in by raising my social skills to the best of my ability.

“I-it’s not that!”

A loud noise erupted from behind.

When I quickly looked back, I saw Chae Yoo-jeong, his face as pale as snow, sobbing as if he was about to burst into tears at any moment.

“I-I didn’t see it. It wasn’t for me. It was just, just……………….”

“Yoo-jeong-ah.”

“Hyung, let’s go out.”

I also became serious when I saw Chae Yoo-jeong in a worse condition than I had expected. I tried to calm him down somehow, but before I could, Chae Yoo-jeong grabbed my arm with great force.

“I’ll go first. I’m, I’m sorry.”

“Huh? No, no.”

When Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been fidgeting, apologized, Min Ye-seul waved her hands in embarrassment.

“If I continue this, I’ll feel bad. I just received help… Anyway, it’s really okay, so you can go.”

"Yes."

Chae Yoo-jeong, who quickly responded to the words telling him to go, dragged me out of the store. I didn't want to stay in that place any longer, so I obediently let him drag me along.

Chae Yoo-jeong, who had left the store, strode down the hallway. I followed him, holding his arm.

Several people passed by on both sides of us. We could hear the bright music of children's songs, as if an event was taking place somewhere.

I opened my mouth first, looking at his light brown hair that swayed with every step he took.

“Yoo-jeong-ah.”

“…….”

“Where are you going?”

“…….”

"I'm not angry."

Only then did Chae Yoo-jeong stop. Stopping like a broken machine, Chae Yoo-jeong slowly turned to look at me.

The pure white face was red only around the eyes. I couldn't help but smile slightly at the sight of that face filled with sadness.

"I parked my car in the basement."

"Hyung……"

“Let’s go home.”

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Credits:

Translator: Hoshi Miya

Editor/Proofreader: Fanatic fan

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