Chapter 40: Who do I really like?

I-jun's POV

Min Yun looked like he was not in the mood today. We were in the king's quarters because he had summoned us to discuss the preparations for the wedding.

"One week left, and the wedding ceremony will happen," the king said, looking excited.

I glanced at Min Yun; he looked stressed and uneasy.

"Is everything okay?" the king noticed our uneasiness.

Min Yun responded, "Just go on. I haven't slept last night."

"What did you do?"

My eyes widened. Would he tell the king that we drank last night?

"Paperwork," he reasoned.

I sighed heavily. Of course, Min Yun wouldn't tell the king what had really happened. He is always there to protect me.

"May I excuse myself? I want to rest for a while."

Even though the king looked confused, he nodded.

Min Yun left without looking at me. Is he angry? Did I do something wrong that might have upset him?

"Are you okay too?" the king asked.

"Ha? Of course," I tried to focus on what the king was saying.

"Maybe we should continue tomorrow. It seems like you're bothered."

"No, I'm not. Just continue."

The king hesitated but carried on. I tried to listen to him, but my mind was filled with questions. What happened last night that might have pissed Min Yun off?

"Did you have your breakfast?" the king asked.

"Not yet."

"Let's eat together."

I nodded.

The court ladies served the food to us.

I started eating while still thinking about why Min Yun looked so stressed.

"I am honestly excited about the wedding ceremony," the king said while eating.

I stopped eating and looked at him. Yeah, he looked so excited. Me? I don't know, but I am glad I could help the king.

"Will you spend the night with me after the wedding?"

I was taken aback by his question.

"What?"

"You heard it right?" he looked so serious.

"Ahhh... I guess so."

"Would you really want us to produce an heir? Just like you said to Kim Man Shik?"

I just stared at him because I didn't know how to respond.

He laughed. "I know I'm asking too much. Don't mind what I said. Marrying me was a big help."

I remained silent and continued eating.

The king didn't speak after that, so we were able to finish our breakfast in a short amount of time. My mind was still occupied with what had happened yesterday.

"You can go back to your quarters. I'll call you if I need anything."

I stood up, bowed my head to him, and left his quarters.

"What have I done?" I tried to remember everything, but I couldn't.

"Should I go to Min Yun's quarters? No! I shouldn't. Maybe he's sleeping right now." If anyone heard me, they'd think I was a crazy woman talking to myself.

"I-jun!"

I looked behind me and saw Ji Han.

"Ji Han! Where have you been?"

"Work. I was about to go to the market when I saw you."

"Market?"

He nodded. "I have some errands to run there."

"Can I come?"

"Sure. But is it okay for you to just stay at the market? I have someone to talk to."

"Of course. No worries. I just need some fresh air."

"You seem worried."

"Yeah, I'm worried about Min Yun."

"Captain Min Yun? I haven't seen him."

"He looked stressed today."

"What do you think is the reason he looked stressed?"

"I don't know." I was still trying to remember what really happened last night, but my mind refused to cooperate.

"After I talk to someone, do you want to eat? My treat."

"You always treat me."

"It's just a small thing. Come on."

"Okay, okay." I smiled.

We arrived at the market, and Ji Han told me to roam around while he talked to someone. He gave me some money in case I found anything I liked.

I tried to refuse but he was so fast to put the money on my hand and left.

I walked around the market looking at the stalls where sellers put the things they were selling.

I stopped walking as I saw a cute pink hair clip. I tried to wear it in my hair and looked in the mirror. Yeah, it looked cute to me.

"You like it?"

I looked at the person who was talking and I saw a familiar face.

"You." the seller said.

" I remember you."

She exhaled. " Do you know what you are doing right now?"

I looked on the clip and raised it . "Buying a clip?"

She shrugged. "You are playing with fire."

The old woman I was talking with was the fortune teller who told me that I was not belong in this world. Now, she was selling some things.

"I don't know what you mean."

"Who do you really like? "

"What?"

"The king and the captain."

I gasped when she mentioned the two.

"No... you just misinterpret it. "

"I didn't."

"The captain was just trying to help me. I was just trying to help the king too."

"You are in denial."

"What? "

"You just kissed both of them. "

My eyes got bigger about what she said. As far as I remember I only kissed the king but Min Yun?

"You don't remember, right?"

I looked at her and she was smiling. "What have you done?"

I'm out of my words. Am I the reason why Min Yun was so stress?

"A hero of this place? Or a villain of two Parks?"

I didn't respond because I really don't know what to say.

"Do you want to buy that clip?"

"Ha? Ah yes. " I gave her coins.

"Goodluck." That's the last word she said before I left.

I was thinking deeply on what had happened last night. Did I kiss Min Yun? Surely, he will not do it because he has so much respect on me.

I pulled my hair like a crazy woman on the street. How could I face him right now? I just gave him another problem. I shouldn't ask to drink anymore.

"You are playing with fire." that statement kept on repeating on my head. I have no intention to kissed them both. In my world, it looked like I was cheating with one of them. But I agreed to marry the king to help him not because I love him.

"Who do you really like?"

Who do I really like?

I really don't remember kissing Min Yun. I was trying to remember everything but my head hurts.

"I-jun!"

I heard Ji han calling my name. He waved his hand to see him.

"Did you get bored waiting for me?"

"No. I just bought something cute."

"Wah... It looks perfect on you. I like it."

"Thank you."

"Let's eat?"

I nodded.

As usual, Ji han was so talkative as ever. I just pretended that I heard everything he said but my mind was still occupied with the things that the fortune teller has said. I have so many questions to ask but my mouth didn't want to open.

"Hey." Ji han snapped his finger on my face.

" Huh?"

"Are you okay?"

"Ah, yes."

"You seem not."

I faked laugh. "I am perfectly fine."

"Are you inlove?" he asked out of the blue.

"What? What do you mean?"

"You know you can be inlove with captain because he was not your real cousin."

"Ah.. hahaha. what are you talking about, Ji han."

"On the other hand, I was also thinking if you like the king? Since you spend most of your time together while captain was so busy at work."

"Ji han, enough. You are making me uncomfortable."

" But seriously, do you like one of them?"

I didn't answer right away and think deeply. What have I gotten into? This is making me crazy.

"Hey. I was just joking." Ji han laughed when he saw my face.

"I was happy when I was with Min Yun, I pitied the king that's why I helped him."

"Does that mean you like Min Yun than the king?"

"I don't know."

"Hey. you shouldn't stress yourself. I was just trying to joke around."

"I have never tried liking someone. This is my first time."

He nodded. "Right. I am sorry."

I smiled and continued eating.

Maybe I will go to Min Yun's quarter later to apologize for what I did a while ago. I still don't remember but I owed him an apology.

After we ate, Ji han and I decided to go back to palace. I was not in the mood to roamed around because my mind was occupied.

"I will go to the office, let's parted ways here."

I nodded. "Thanks for the treat."

"You are always welcome."

He left.

I sighed and started walking. I didn't know where I was going. My feet and my mind were not as one today.

I stopped walking when I realized I was at Min Yun's quarter.

Is he in here today? Or did he work?

I knocked on his door. But no response. I tried to knock again but still no response.

I was about to go back to my quarter when the door opened. I saw Min Yun looked shocked when he saw me.

"Why are you here?"

"Can we talk?"