A fool in love

I don't like the hospital environment. I've been here many times, and they're not good memories.

But there was something I needed to do now. As soon as I walked through the door, I saw a middle-aged couple, 0ne in a wheelchair and the woman lying on a stretcher.

— Who are you, young man? If you came to collect a debt, come back another day...

The man, who still looked young, healthy, and handsome, was only in a wheelchair because of the accident in his orchard. But he would recover if properly treated. The woman, however, was a more complicated case.

— My name is Min Jun-Ho, Sr.Park Han

The old man's eyes widened, he seemed to know more about my family than his own children did.

Park must remember when my father was arrested for the first time, decades ago. In other words, he knows who my father is.

He turned to his wife and took her hand.

— Leave.

— I don't intend to. And I'm not here because of the debt. It's already been paid, you have a good son. — He was surprised but remained firm.

— Then why are you here? — he asked, turning his face toward me, confused.

— I'm looking for Salin. — I glanced around the room. There was nowhere for him to hide. — Is your son single?

Salin's father's expression changed completely, he looked relieved.

— Min, my son should be at home.

— I went there, and he wasn't. — I replied, and he seemed surprised.

— What are you doing here? — I've been working a lot, so I couldn't visit him anymore, and he hadn't returned to the bar since revealing himself to me. I missed him, his gaze was so warm, it warmed my heart just hearing his voice.

— I wanted to see you. It's been weeks, and you've still been ignoring my messages.

— And what did you expect to happen? I told you I didn't want to see you.

— Son, is there another guy after you? — he asked.

— He's the only idiot who chases me like this. — Salin stated, and that relieved me. I know I'm not the only one for him, but I want to be.

I smiled, and both father and son stared at me.

— Don't worry, Dad. — Salin said before grabbing my ear with all his strength and dragging me out of the building. I never imagined a regular guy could drag me for three whole minutes by my ear. He didn't say anything along the way, just huffed in irritation.

— Hey, what's wrong? — I asked. He looked at me.

— I told you to disappear! How do you just show up at the hospital where my parents are? Are you crazy?

— I already told you—I wanted to see you. You don't answer my messages.

— That's because I don't care! You already got what you wanted—I don't owe anything anymore, so leave me alone!

He said, clasping his hands together and gesturing as if he were talking to a child. He pouted with his thick lips, and it was attractive, no matter that he was arguing with me now.

He stopped talking when he noticed I was distracted.

— Pay attention to what I'm saying! — he protested, stomping his foot.

— It's just that you're really cute... — He pouted again, in disbelief. — Come to my club tonight.

— Man, you're not listening, I don't want to!

— I'm telling you to.

— Huh? — He was clearly outraged, as if he couldn't believe what I was saying. — Dude, are you

— That's right. — I cut him off. — I'm telling you to show up there, because I want you there. — I insisted, glancing at him from the corner of my eye.

Salin ran a hand through his hair, if he only knew the power he had.

— I feel like I'm dealing with a child. Are you really the great youngest son of Golden?

— I am! You're the one acting like a child, don't you like parties? I'll cover everything, you can bring your friends. Even that Yomin — Salin's eyes darted down for a second.

I imagine mentioning that guy wasn't a great idea.

Salin licked his lips and looked back at me.

— Fine, I'll go. But this doesn't mean anything.

I smiled.

— It means I can keep trying.

— You're so annoying, insisting until I give in! You're unbearable!

With a terrifying look, he sighed and turned away.

— Ugh! — he groaned as he walked off.

— See you tonight, Sali! — I said cheerfully. But he turned around, glaring at me. What did I say wrong? He looked even more irritated, turning his head to the side.

— It's Salin for you! Respect me!

— Ah... — Sorri ainda mais. — Vejo você hoje à noite, Sir. Salin. — Corrigi-me, e ele rapidamente pareceu satisfeito.

(...)

"Sir. Salin"

Oh, I can't get it out of my head, him calling me that.

That shameless b*stard who wanted to see me in that situation. I hate him.

I hate him because I couldn't say no. I went there and did it. Deep down, it feels like I'm thinking more about myself than my family. Even though I did it for them, I keep taking steps toward that Min boy. He's really handsome, and his way of being fascinates me. I admit, I feel attracted to him. I should be careful dealing with someone like him—I might just be getting played.

I looked at my wardrobe.

He's not going to get what he wants. But I'm going to have a lot of fun tonight.

(...)

— It's on the house, sir. — said the bartender, handing me an expensive drink.

— That bastard thinks he can buy me with money?

Again?

— Jun-Ho doesn't do that.

— Give out free drinks?

— Buy people with money.

— Oh.

— He sells them. — the bartender added so casually that I choked on the sip I was drinking, actually believing it could be true. — Just kidding. — the guy said with a smile.

— Got it. — I smiled, not entirely convinced by his joke.

Things were confusing for me.

Jun-Ho's eyes seem so pure when I look at them. But in reality, I don't even know him. Yet, he doesn't bother hiding anything. Or... is all of this just normal to him?

I want to know more about Min Jun-Ho... But that doesn't mean he can play with me however he wants.

And that's exactly why I came.