Chapter 26
Chapter 26
After finishing the investigation, Dokyun left the study. He even double-checked to make sure all the books were back in their place and that he hadnt missed anything. After turning off the lights, there should be no evidence left behind.
He also took the time to thoroughly clean up any traces of his movement in other areas, so he didnt have to worry about that.
Now the only thing left was the key.
Dokyun stared at the key in his hand.
How should I handle this
There was the option of hugging her tightly and putting it back in her pocket in the meantime, but he also had to think about the case when she might have noticed that the key was missing while she was out.
As Dokyun pondered, his gaze shifted toward the front door. The sofa was positioned in a way that the floor by the entrance was not visible. He thought that if he left the key on the floor by the entrance, she might not suspect him and thought she had dropped it.
Since the sofa blocked the view of the entrance floor, he thought she wouldnt think he found the key and did anything with it.
Thinking that, Dokyun nodded to himself.
He placed the key in front of the shoe cabinet at the entrance and returned to the sofa, reattaching the collar around his neck. He felt pathetic for restricting his own movements. He leaned back against the sofa, exhausted.
Huh
He closed his eyes and looked back on his day. He hadnt found any significant clues in the study. He couldnt spend too much time moving around and thinking as he didnt know when the woman would return.
In the end, all he found was a single, unpleasant diary. As he went over the contents of the diary, he felt a suffocating sense of frustration and discomfort.
Damn it
Dokyun felt like he had missed something and wasted his time. The nauseous feeling rising up inside of him threw his mood to the floor. The sentence was so messed up that he couldnt understand the content or the context, but it felt like the unpleasant feeling that came up from the text was still lingering in his mind.
Ah, I need a cigarette.
Cigarettes
As Dokyun thought about it, he realized that he hadnt smoked a single one since he arrived here. The feeling of pent-up smoking cravings suddenly hit him, making him feel suffocated as he considered the fact that he was doing a non-smoking regimen that he didnt even have the willpower to initiate before.
Haa
He needed something to release the frustration inside him. Dokyun thought that if that woman returned, he would give it a try and ask her for a cigarette, but he didnt think she would allow it, so he gave up on it.
Shit I might as well try quitting smoking..
He decided to think positively. It was not like smoking was good for his health anyway, and it wouldnt be bad to quit at this point. He was just killing time and then he heard the sound of the front door opening.
Thud
Shes here.
It seemed like the woman had returned. He heard the sound of her shuffling from the direction of the front door, then the sound of the key finding the lock and clicking.
Dokyun calmed his racing heart as quickly as he could. There was no reason for her to suspect him. He was the one tied up here, and the key was hidden in a place that he couldnt see from where he was. There was no need for him to be nervous.
For a moment, as the tension continued and the silence remained, from beyond the wall that concealed the front door, he heard her voice.
I-Im back!
As soon as their eyes met, Dokyuns face broke into a smile, and he welcomed Eun-ah warmly.
Welcome back. Did you finish your work well?
Soon after, Eun-ahs gaze fixed on Dokyun, and her face became wrinkled as her eyes began to fill with tears.
H-Hiccup
It didnt seem like she was suspicious of him since she immediately burst into tears upon seeing him. Dokyun calmed her down, as he tried to calm his own heart.
Then he raised his arms towards her. Upon seeing Dokyuns outstretched arms, Eun-ah quickly ran towards him and threw herself into his arms.
I-I missed you
Seeing Eun-ah whining in a weeping tone, Dokyun, who was convinced that she was not suspicious of him, let out a sigh of relief inwardly, then lowered his arm and patted her on the back.
I missed you too.
Hmm
It looked like the way Eun-ah was wiping tears on his clothes was a form of reunion with separated family members. Dokyun began to console her while maintaining the posture of patting her back.
Why are you crying? Did something bad happen?
Eun-ahs head, which was buried in his arms, was lifted and she answered.
Well
?
Because I missed you Because I wanted to see you
Her response was a sentence that sounded like it was coming from a crushed heart. Dokyun heard her words and spoke in a slightly awkward tone.
Well, you have to stop now. If Eun-ah cries, it makes me feel sad too
Y-yes
Eun-ah nodded and answered Dokyuns words, then raised her head and looked up at him. Her eyes were twinkling, indicating that her mood had lightened.
I, I tried my best
What did you try?
I, I wanted to see itI held back and endured it!
Dokyun wasnt quite sure what she meant by trying her best, but she looked at him with hopeful eyes, as if she wanted to be praised. So he petted her head and said.
You did well.
Hehe
It seemed like Eun-ah enjoyed the feeling of him petting her head because she laughed like a fool and ran her hand through her hair. Suddenly, she groaned and brought her words out.
Oh, thats right
Hmm?
I, I brought you a present!
Ah, now that she mentioned it, she did say something about a present before leaving.
What kind of present?
J-just wait a minute
Eun-ah, who lifted her arms and escaped from Dokyuns arms, returned to the front door and started making rustling noises. To be honest, he was a little nervous at the thought of whether that was a real gift or another crisis threatening him.
As he watched her nervously, Eun-ah approached Dokyun, hiding something behind her back. Soon, she opened her mouth with a look of excitement in her eyes.
Guess W-what is it?
It was quiz time. Seeing how excited she was, it seemed like he had to get the answer right.
Dokyun stared at her arm, hidden behind her back. From the rustling sound, it seemed to be wrapped in plastic. And there was the smell of oil that started to spread slowly after she came closer. It was a smell that Dokyun knew.
Umm
Dokyun thought he knew the answer. Definitely, if it was a gift for him, it was the best choice.
Dokyun hesitated for a moment, wondering if he should answer in one shot, but decided it was better to match her mood and put on an awkward expression.
Im not sure Can you tell me?
Hehe
It seemed like the right answer. Eun-ahs cheeks blushed slightly as she nodded her head. Dokyun raised his eyebrows and continued with another question.
Can you tell me then?
When he looked at Eun-ah with a moderately upset expression, she looked at him and stretched out her hand with a lot of excitement.
Ta-da!
Two plastic bags were held in her outstretched hand with a rustling sound.
Chicken and beer.
In her right hand, there was a chicken bag with a logo of a brand that he knew very well. In her left hand was a black plastic bag filled with canned beer.
Wow.
A big laugh erupted from Dokyuns mouth as he saw it. It was a genuine laugh, not a forced one. After confirming the contents of the gift, Dokyun shouted with joy and cheered loudly.
-Growl
His favorite food, and In addition to that, she also brought beer with it, and now he couldnt take his eyes off of it.
Dokyun spoke with the happiest tone he had used since he had been locked up here.
The best its the best gift ever.
Hehe
As she was very satisfied with his reaction, Eun-ah, who was proudly shaking the thing in her hand, let out a laugh. Soon, her mouth opened, which was maintaining her smile.
I-is this Yasu?
Yes, it is. Its Yasu. It is really amazing
Emotion like happiness and ecstasy was Yasu.
The gift that she had prepared for him was Yasu.
Then, now Shall we try it?
Yes, Lets try it now.
Dokyuns head nodded vigorously. He didnt even think of dropping his gaze from the chicken in front of him. From the moment she took off her coat, made space, opened the chicken, and filled the glass, Dokyuns eyes were fixed on the chicken.
Soon after, Eun-ah, who had completed the setup on the table in front of the sofa, approached Dokyun, who had been sitting on the sofa watching her.
Uh, just a moment
Approaching him, Eun-ah lifted his arm and sat on his thigh, looking up at him and asking, Shall we start now?
Although she sat there as if it was natural, without any awkwardness, he would have grumbled inwardly about why she sat there when there was plenty of room, but he decided to let it go just this once. Because it was Yasu.
Dokyun nodded his head and answered the words he had heard.
Yes, lets begin.
Dokyun and Eun-ah raised their glasses.
-Clink!
The clear sound of the glass hitting echoed, and the beer went down his throat.
-Gulp, gulp, gulp.
It was no joke how the feeling of the beer going down his throat prickled. When the cold beer went down his throat, the feeling of being tense was released, and stress was relieved.
He picked up a chicken leg and brought it to his mouth. It was crispy. The crumbly batter, the gravy flowing all the way, the warm meat, and the firm texture invaded the mouth. It felt like a pleasure welling up from the inside running down his spine and piercing his brain.
It had only been four days since he had eaten chicken last, and even then, he had been hit on the back of his head and fainted before he could eat properly. So it could be considered a long time since he had enjoyed a meal. Although the person who had hit him on the back of his head was right in front of him, he decided to forgive her for this moment. Because it was again Yasu.
As he took a bite and chewed on the chicken leg, a glass that had been refilled was pushed in front of him again. When he slightly lowered his head, he saw Eun-ah looking up at him.
O-Once more, cheers!
Sure.
Dokyun, who was handed a glass, clinked glasses once again and shared a toast with her. The greasy and juicy feeling that remained slightly in his throat was washed away by the refreshing beer. It was Yasu.
The beer went down smoothly. Needless to say, the snacks were delicious. As he ate the chicken, he received a glass that was offered every time, and his spirits rose. He rolled around, and the sound of clinking glasses and laughter filled the room. It was a Yasu.
Its good.
Yeah good, good
Dokyun hit the glass again. As if he had drunk a lot before he knew it, he saw several empty cans on the table. The slight heat on his face seemed to be intoxicating.
Ah, this was a bit dangerous.
Only then did Dokyun realize his own state and that he was currently drunk. Under normal circumstances, he could just pass out like this, but now he was being held captive and the woman with him was the one who had kidnapped him.
If he were to slip up and say something due to his drunkenness, something bad could happen to him. Dokyun tried to sober up and get rid of the drunkenness, but he wasnt a master of internal martial arts like those in wuxia novels. So it wasnt possible.
Feeling a little dizzy in the head. The moment Dokyun thought that he should stop drinking at this point, another glass was pushed in front of his eyes again.
Another, another one!
Oh, I think I should stop now
Another one!
The moment Dokyun was about to say that he should stop drinking, another glass was pushed right in front of his nose. His eyes met hers. She gave him a gentle smile, an expression that felt somehow forceful. Dokyun smiled at the pressure and took the glass.
An, another one
Hehe
He drank another beer. He felt a numb sensation in his head and the feeling of something going down his throat. He was definitely drunk. He thought, I shouldnt drink anymore, but he couldnt refuse the glass that was being pushed toward him, so he kept drinking.
After a while:
Ugh
He couldnt control his body. He felt like something was inside him and was controlling his body.
Suddenly, he heard a voice.
Is, is it okay now?
It was like the person was speaking in gibberish, and he didnt understand what she was saying. Afterward, whatever was in his arms started to move around and slipped out. He felt someone supporting him.
Get up!
He heard it clearly this time. He had to get up. That was right. He had to get up. If he kept getting drunk, he would say something he shouldnt. He finished his thoughts and got up. He stumbled. His body shook. As he took a step forward, he felt the supporting hand disappear and felt like he was falling.
-Thud.
Ah, he was on a bed. If he fell asleep like this, he would be able to make it through today without incident. Dokyun made his decision and opened his mouth.
Im going to sleep
As soon as he finished speaking and closed his eyes, he felt a hand shaking his body.
Bee, Mr. bee
Huh?
As Dokyun shook his body, his insides shook as well, and he opened his eyes. He saw a woman looking at him. Even though I was dizzy, he thought she was really really pretty.
Ye-yes
We should do Yasu
Yes
Yes I said we should do Yahu
Right They had agreed to do Yasu and ate chicken and drank beer.
We did it, right?
Thanks to that, he was feeling tipsy and his mind was all over the place. As he looked at Eun-ah, who was shaking her head.
Oh, no thats not Yasu
Dokyun didnt know what she was talking about. But the conversation continued.
We have to keep our promise
Promise
Right When people make a promise, they must keep it.
Dokyun felt a hand sweeping across his chest.
Yes, we have to keep our promise
Yes
Uh-huh
She lifted his body up. Dokyuns body slid down the bed and faced her.
So, from now on, they were doing Yasu?
Yes Yes, we have to. Do Yasu
Dokyun felt a hand on his cheek. The woman in front of him was getting closer.
Oh, right. There was one more Yasu. Even in the middle of a dazed state, his lower part became hot.
-Kiss
Their lips met.
Promises were meant to be kept.
Yes, we have to.
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