[Flashback continued]

I ended the call then felt tears running down my face. The last thing I needed was this to add onto my terrible week. I don't know how long I cried, but it was enough to knock me out cold.

I woke up and looked for the clock in my room. "11am..." I lied back down not having any desire to get up. I noticed my phone was still on my bed, so it was most likely dead at this point. I tossed it onto the nightstand only for it to miss it entirely and fall to the floor. "Already off to a bad start..." I know I was supposed to be at the company, but I wasn't in a good state of mind. Losing someone close to you can do a lot.

I heard my door open, but I couldn't tell who it was as my back was to it. "Youngjae." "Mr. Yeo." It was quiet for a while then I felt the bed dip more. "I know what happened, but you should still tell someone. I told them you wouldn't be in, so don't worry about it." "Thank you..." It was strange but comforting to feel Mr. Yeo stroking my hair. "I didn't think she'd leave us so early...I didn't even get to see her after 2 years..." "Lots of unexpected things happen in life. Like me knowing of your secret relationship." I felt surprised and upset at the same time.

"Did you have to bring that up now?" "I'm not going to scold you, more of warn you to be careful." I sighed then looked at my dead phone on the floor. "Can I take the rest of this week and next week off?" "Of course. One more thing, I'm going to go see family next week, so Mr. Do will be watching over you with a new person." I didn't respond. The only other person I could talk to and would understand is also leaving me. "Okay." "That's all?" I didn't respond and I eventually felt the bed rise then heard the opening and closing of my door.

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I sighed then threw my pen across the room. Nothing was working anymore. I looked at the paper on the table and proceeded to crumple it and throw it away. "I can't write anymore..." I've been stressed before, but this was a whole new level. I wanted to scream, to yell, anything. I haven't talked to anyone in days as I never bothered to charge my phone nor answer the house phone. I heard my doorbell ring and I wondered who it could be as Mr. Yeo was busy today.

I looked at the monitor and nearly fell over from shock. "No one outside of the company is supposed to know where I live...besides Chan, Seo, Joon and Sunwoo. They wouldn't out me though..." The bell rang again and I stayed put. "Jae, I know you're in there. Open up." I stayed silent as I wasn't sure how I'd talk to him. "Please Jae, I miss you...You won't answer my calls or texts..." I opened the door then felt arms wrap around me. "You look awful...what happened?" "You started this. Now that you've seen me, get out." I don't know why I said it. Maybe I was still bitter.

"No. I'm staying with you." He pushed me inside and closed the door behind us. "Why did you really come here? How did you even find this place?" "Mr. Yeo was kind enough to tell me. I came here to be the boyfriend I'm supposed to be." He hugged me from behind and pulled me close. "I'm really sorry, Jae. What I said and did then was bad and there's nothing that can excuse it. I wasn't me." "I'm glad you realized that." He walked me over to the couch and sat down then pulled me onto his lap. "I heard your aunt died..."

"How did you find this out?" "Who else? Mr. Yeo." "You two seem close." "There is a good sense of trust between us I guess." He gently stroked my hair and gave me a smile. "Smile for me. Please?" I reluctantly smiled then felt a bit refreshed doing so. While I was lost in thought, Younghoon had pulled me close and kissed me. My mind and body automatically responded as it went from simple to messy. He pulled away then looked me in the eyes. "Do you feel a bit better?" "Yes..." I rested my forehead against his shoulder then sighed. "I was on the verge of going mad..."

[End of flashback]