years ago…
“Oppa, why are you still eating like a kid? Look at your mouth. It’s so dirty.” Im Yoona said as she wiped her boyfriend, Lee Min Ho’s lips with the napkin. She giggled and beamed at him when he stuck his tongue out at her.
“You can’t blame me. The food that Shin Hye cooked is too delicious. I just couldn’t get tired of it no matter how many times I eat.” Min Ho said as he looked up at Shin Hye who was sitting in front of him, eating.
Shin Hye let out a weak smile and sighed silently. It has been three months already since Min Ho and Yoona dated and since then, Yoona always come home to have dinner together. She don’t really mind to have more people to eat together but she would appreciate if they could try to remember that she is sitting in front of them and less lovey-dovey. It felt so uncomfortable and awkward especially she is only alone there.
She heaved a deep sigh and looked at both of them. “Can you two stop acting so sweet in front of me? I’m afraid that I’ll have sugar rush or diabetes soon. And you two are making me look like a light bulb. Should I eat in my room next time?”
Yoona laughed. “What light bulb? You are our cupid. Without you, we won’t be so happy now. I don’t know how I could thank you for everything you did for us.” She said.
Min Ho gazed at Shin Hye and smiled mischievously at her. “She is right. Even if you have diabetes, I’ll take care of you and pay for all the medication cost.” He joked.
Shin Hye threw the napkin at him and gave him a dagger gaze. “Stop making fun of me. If I were you, I’ll take some time to think how to tell Il Woo oppa about all this.” She paused and sighed again. “When are you going to tell him? It has been three months already.”
The smiles on Min Ho and Yoona’s face faded when they heard Shin Hye’s question. Min Ho let out a sigh before looking back at Shin Hye. “He is very busy since he started his training in the hospital. I will try to find a good time to tell him.”
Yoona bit her lip and nodded her head.
“I think it would be better if you could be honest to him and tell him as soon as possible. It will be much more better than he find out himself.” Shin Hye said.
“I know. I felt bad to hide this from him. It felt like we are doing something bad behind him.” Min Ho said guiltily.
Yoona turned to him and smirked. “If you feel so bad and guilty then should I break up with you and just be with Il Woo oppa instead?” She said jokingly, trying to tease him and lighten the tension.
Min Ho looked at his girlfriend and grinned. “Really? You really want to break up with me? Let’s try and see.” He said as he reached out to her and started to tickle her.
“Ahhh… oppa… stop…” Yoona screamed and quickly stood up from the dining chair and ran to the living room.
Min Ho followed behind and caged her in his arms, continued to tickle her and caused another wave of giggles and screams.
“Oppa… stop…” Yoona tried to escape but Min Ho way stronger.
Shin Hye looked away and sighed deeply. She tried very hard not to get affected by them but each and every time, it felt like sharp knife stabbing through her heart seeing them like that. The pain was almost unbearable. She keeps telling herself that she has to move on and forget about him but it’s not that easy. It will take her a long time to fully let go.
“Oppa… I’m sorry… please stop…” Yoona continued to beg Min Ho as she encircled her arms around his neck and brought herself closer to him. Min Ho let out a satisfactory smile as he wrapped his around her waist too. Just when he leaned down and wanted to kiss her face, the door opened and startled all of them when they saw Il Woo walked in.
It was too late when Min Ho and Yoona quickly pulled away from each other because Il Woo already saw everything. Shin Hye who was still sitting at the dining table stood up and looked at him in shock. She thought he would be on call in the hospital until next morning. How come he is back so early today?
“Both of you are dating?” Il Woo was the first one who broke the silence. His voice was deep and stern.
Min Ho held his sharp gaze for a moment before he stepped forward and nodded. “Yes. We are dating.”
Il Woo inhaled a sharp breath and his eyes slowly darkened. “And both of you are hiding it from me?” He asked again.
Min Ho shifted his gaze at Il Woo’s hands that were balled into tight fists. “Il Woo-ah. Please calm down and listen to my explanation. It’s not as what you think and…”
“Explain what?” Il Woo cut him off, refused to hear his explanation. “Explain why you treat me like an idiot when both of you were already so happily being together behind my back and let me think that I still stand a chance?” He raised his voice, glaring angrily at Min Ho.
Yoona started to tear up and took a step forward. “Il Woo oppa. Please don’t be angry. We didn’t lie to you. We are just waiting for the right time to tell you. We are worried that…”
“Worried that I’ll get hurt?” He chuckled sarcastically as he looked back at Min Ho. “You must be very happy that you finally get the girl and betray your friend…”