“Hey! Hey! Where are you going?”

“Hyung! Aera and KTH are together right now! I need to go!” I answered while rushing to wear my shoes and my plaid tee over my white cloth.

“What!? Go! Go! Goddamnit Beomgyu! I’m feeling so anxious right now!”

“Fuck hyung! I’m the one who cheated! Bye! See you later!”

“Go! D-don’t get caught yet—“

I paused from opening the door. “Huh?”

“I meant, don’t get caught yet in there! Talk it out in private! Faster!”

“Ahh okay, okay bye!”

I run outside, enter the elevator, until I reached the parking lot and then head in to my car. I keep on cursing while driving because I’m fucking nervous! Who wouldn’t be!?

Fuck Taehyun, what is he planning now? I thought when I said that we’re done means we are and he’ll never show up but what the hell is this!?

“Where’s Aera?” I asked Kael as soon as I arrived.

“Oh, they are at the VIP room 4 and hyung where were—“

“Okay, good job Kael! Talk to you later,” I cut him off and rushed towards the stairs.

I reached the front of the room and calm myself first before I open the curtains only to see Taehyun in there… that actually confuses me. He’s not wearing his usual semi-formal fit and he’s wearing black shirt and black leather jacket above it, matching with black fitted jeans and a converse. He’s also wearing sunglasses by the way.

Look, okay, I’m sorry for telling you those details but he just looks so different and hot— bro stop!

“Done praising me in your mind, Mr. Choi?”

I snapped. “What the fuck are you doing here?” I asked him who’s busy looking at his phone.

“Well, I’m actually here for business purposes but your girlfriend is also here so we decided to have some chat,” he replied still not giving me a look.

Then I noticed a familiar bag in the other side of the seat. There’s also a folder on the table and a cappuccino that is Aera’s favorite drink.

“Where is she?”

“She took a call so, I don’t really know,” he replied, calmly.

I let out a breath of relief and hold on to the wall. “This is scaring me to hell. Why the hell are you here? What business?” I asked him.

“Yes, about that... nothing, I just came here to order some coffee,” he casually replied.

“Kang Taehyun!” I whisper-yelled his name.

He suddenly chuckles that made me see his dimple and put down his phone. “Are you okay?”

“I already ended what’s between you and me last night,” I stated.

“Yeah, I know but I don’t accept such things. Let’s end it personally not when you are drunk, confused, and not in your proper self,” he returned.

“What? No, okay, let’s end this today.”

He gets up and removed his sunglasses. “Are you sure? Should we? I actually don’t mind about it,” he replied.

“Yeah.”

Be firm, Choi Beomgyu! End this shit now or it will worsen everything! Please just say no to him and don’t be an asshole!

He walks towards me that made me step a few backwards until I reached the wall. His head goes nearer until it reached my neck that made me froze.

“Should we really end it this way, hyung?”

His warm breath in my skin, his husky voice near my ear, and him calling me ‘hyung’. Fuck! I’m losing it! Goddamnit Kang Taehyun what’s with you!? And what’s with me too?

I just found both of my hands holding his tiny waist. “Fuck Taehyun, you’re driving me crazy,” I whispered.

Then I felt his lips giving my neck a peck of kisses. “Let’s meet after this,” he stated and wrapped his arms around me to give me a hug.

I hugged him back and kissed the top of his head. “I’m sorry,” I muttered.

“You told me you’re not going to leave me, right? That you’re always going to be with me,” he recalled.

“Y-yeah sorry, I was j-just really drunk last night,” I apologized then he let go of me and he’s smiling.

“I know and I trust you, hyung,” he replied. He tiptoed a bit and kissed me.

I can’t help but to smile at him as he’s smiling at me as well. How can I let go of this man? Like how!? He captured me so hard.

“Don’t hug her when she came in here, okay?” he instructed me.

“Huh? Why?” I asked, confusedly.

“Just do it,” he replied and went back to his seat after giving me another short kiss.

“Are you telling me not to—“

“Babe!”

“Oh! Babe! Hi! Wow! Y-you’re beautiful!” I panicked when she showed up out of nowhere.

“I know! I didn’t know you could get here that fast HAHAH!” she joked and I just laugh at her too— awkwardly.
She’s about to embrace her but I just grabbed her hand and made her sit. She looks confused when I did it while Taehyun in front of us is just casually looking.

Okay, I feel so fucking awkward!

“Ms. Aera, thank you so much for accompanying me. We really had a great talk,” Taehyun started.

“Yes! Of course! Also, thank you so much for those tips! I will surely use them!” Aera exclaimed.

What did they talk about? Damn, I hope they didn’t talk about me. I’m getting nervous!

“So, I just had actually a coffee in here because it’s really good. I need to go now,” Taehyun excused himself and stood up.

“Oh, aren’t you going to talk first? Beomgyu just arrived,” Aera interfered.

“No, we already had a talk earlier while you aren’t here,” Taehyun replied and gave me a glance.

“Y-yeah,” I just agreed, not knowing what I should actually say.

“Then let’s just head out together,” Aera suggested and that’s what happened.

Aera made her way first to the car that left Taehyun and me outside for a bit. “So, why did you tell me that?” I asked him referring to the hug.

“We stayed in that room for almost half an hour and she probably smells my perfume. I hugged you and if she hugs you, she’ll definitely smell it on you,” he explained. “I told you not to get caught,” he added.

I gasped. “W-what?”

Fuck! I don’t know if he’s smart or he just really experienced about this cheating things!

“Just go, she’s waiting. Let’s just see each other after a couple of days. Give her time, go on a date or something just to catch up with her,” he advised.

“Yeah, I will.”

He smiled a bit. “See you again, Choi,” he bid his goodbye but then stopped. “If ever she asks, just tell her you were busy starting the construction in Itaewon then have sex with her,” he added.

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“Just does it, I’ll get going now.”

I’m confused by it but I just noted and I head in to my car and it’s fucking quiet! She’s with her phone and she’s not talking to me! What should I do? I’m nervous! If this is Taheyun, I probably know what should I do already but not to her.

“Babe—“

“I’m kind of tired, Gyu. Let’s talk later,” she cut me off with her cold and serious voice that actually gave me so much chills.

“Y-yeah sure. Sorry,” I muttered.

We reached my unit and she almost slammed the door before I could even enter. Damn, she’s so mad! It’s not that she found out about Taehyun, right!?

“Oh, you two are here—“ Soobin hyung didn’t finished what he’s saying when he saw how furious his cousin is.

“Choi Beomgyu, sit down,” she ordered.

“Yes, ma’am.”

Soobin hyung looked at me and trying to communicate with me and I shook my head to tell him I haven’t tell anything to her yet.

Aera took her phone out and placed it on the table. I saw her call logs in the screen that made me gulped.

“Here’s the history of my phone call to you, Choi Beomgyu and none of it, none has been answered— except when I told you KTH is with me! Why!?” she scolded me.

I looked behind her which is Soobin hyung and he just gestured his hand cutting his neck that made me almost cry. “A-ahh well, I am— babe I’m actually—“

“What? Can’t you speak properly?” she raised her brow as she asked me that.

Should I tell her? No, I just told Taehyun we’re not going to stop it. Fuck! I should tell her, right? But what’s stopping me!? I can’t! I fucking can’t!

Seeing Taehyun’s smiles flashing in my mind right now, I can’t. This isn’t about sex anymore or everytime we’re in bed but this is all about liking him.

I looked down and sigh while clenching both of my fits that are on top of my thighs. “I was just busy, babe,” I answered. “I’m sorry,” I apologized and looked up to her.

Then I saw Soobin hyung almost lost his shit and rolled his eyes at me. “I’m outta here, you two TALK it out, please! Bye!” then he leaves.

“Busy about what, babe? Please tell me why you didn’t answer my calls. I asked Jiwoo and you’re not in the café as well. Where were you?” she asked me, now with her calm tone— almost begging to tell her the truth.

I held her hand and smiles. “Babe, Aera, I admit my mistake. I’ve become busier now that the second branch will open. The construction will start so, I’m busy looking for workers, and such,” I reasoned.

So, this is what Taehyun meant. He’s so fucking prepared!

“Really?”

“Yes, babe. I’m doing this for us, okay? You are just paranoid and I’m sorry for making you think of it,” I apologized and went to her to give her a hug.

“N-no, I meant, I trusts you so much babe but I can’t just stop thinking what ifs. You’re not cheating on me, right?” she asked, anxiously.

I shook my head shamelessly and smiled. “I’m not, babe. You know I love you,” I consoled.

“I’m sorry, babe! I’m so sorry!” she cried. “I’m sorry I’m thinking such things! Oh my God, I’m really sorry. How could I think of those when you clearly love me, I’m so sorry.”

I tighten my grip at her hand. It pains me. I’m hurt seeing her like this but why can’t I do anything? She thinks I really love her which is true but… but Taehyun, I love him too.

Fuck, why all of these are happening?

“No baby, please stop crying. It hurts me, please. I’m so sorry,” I hugged her, so tight.

“I just l-love you so much that I don’t w-want to lose you. Babe, I don’t know what I’m g-going to do if you’re going to l-leave me,” she sobs so hard.

I rubbed her back. “Babe, stop. I won’t, I will never do that. Please, stop thinking about those. I love you so much,” I comforted her.

She looked at me. “I love you too, so please, promise me not to love other but me,” she stated and presents her pinky finger.

“P-promise babe,” I agreed and we sealed it.

I saw her smiles with her tears so I brushed it. I smiled at her and kissed her so hard. Somehow, I missed her. I missed her too. I’m still in love with this woman but I’m in love with Taehyun too.

Is that possible? What if I’ll weigh it, who’s the one I love more?

Just like what he said, I made love with Aera that night and even if he didn’t tell me, I will still do it anyways. I love doing it to her.

But it doesn’t excite me anymore just how it used to be.

It was before Kael will arrive at the café and I am barely preparing anything when someone opens the door. I looked at the door and then I saw this fine young man in hoodies and sweatpants walking closer to me.

“Hi,” he greeted with a smile.

“Hello, sir. Welcome to Spring Café I would like to get your order but we’re still closed,” I greeted him back.

“Oh!” he reacted and looked around. “Right, I’m sorry,” he realized and then scratches the back of his head. “I’ll just come back some other time,” he apologized and then went out.

“Why is it always someone’s barging in when we’re closed? Geez,” I muttered and continued what I’m doing.

“Hey! Hey! Choi Beomgyu!”

“Yeah?” I responded to Soobin hyung who just enter the café.

“How was it? Did you tell her?” he asked.

I looked at him and slowly shook my head. “No,” I answered.

“The fuck! Why?”

“I c-couldn’t, I don’t know!” I mumbled.

“You motherfucker,” he cursed me and just sighed. “Forget it, it’s not my problem anymore. I’m becoming a toxic friend because it looks like I’m tolerating you,” he scolded me.

“I’m sorry hyung, I’ll fix this. I promise!”

“Of course you, idiot! And by the way, Yeonjun hyung invited us to his birthday,” he said.

“Where?”

“Some kind of a resort that their family owns,” he answered.

“Together with?”

“KTH, four of us but I don’t really want to! Look, it’s so wrong! I’m fucking feeling guilty even if I’m not fucking doing anything!” he whined with some hand actions.

“You’re right, you two should just go in there— babe! You’re here,” I stopped what I’m saying when I saw Aera pushing the door.

I went to her and kissed her cheek. “Good morning, I’m sorry I didn’t wake you up,” I apologized to her.

“No, it’s fine. Hi! Soobin oppa!”

“Hello my dear cousin,” Soobin hyung greeted her.

“What are you talking about? You look so serious about it,” she noticed that made me take a glance to hyung.

“Ahh n-nothing, we’re just talking about Yeonjun hyung’s invitation to his birthday—“

“Hyung!” I yelled to shut his mouth but fuck it’s already too late for that.

“Oh my! Can I join? I filed a leave so I can rest, can I?” she exclaimed and her eyes are really excited.

Soobin hyung looked at me and I rolled my eyes at him. “W-well, sure! Of course! Let’s go! It’ll be fun!”

I looked away, jaw clenched as I gritted my teeth because this asshole just made a fucking huge mistake. What the fuck will happen at that fucking party?

“Yes! It’ll be fun!”