She felt strange. Receiving a goodnight message from someone she used to find scary, anxious, and uncomfortable was unexpected. And that message kept tickling and stirring something inside her heart.
“Ah…”
Where was he right now? Outside the boundary she had drawn, or had he completely erased and crossed it? Or, perhaps, had he already jumped in?
She couldn’t conclude, but one thing was certain – his actions and words no longer felt unpleasant or disagreeable.
[Star Icon]Was there a forecast for rain today?
On his way back from the drama reading he had decided to invest in, Do Giyeon looked outside the car window, away from his tablet. The sky, which had been clear and sunny in the morning, was now covered with dark, ash-colored clouds, promising a downpour.
“Secretary Kim, was there a forecast for rain today?”
The young secretary, who had been steering the wheel, fluttered at the sudden question.
“Ah, well, no… But judging by the current situation, it seems likely to rain soon.”
The newbie in Do Giyeon’s secretary team was flustered. Knowing her boss disliked hesitation, she braced for a reprimand, blinking nervously. But the silence from the back seat was more intimidating.
A quick glance in the rearview mirror revealed the perfectly sculpted face of Do Giyeon, absorbed in the view outside, silent.
Realizing that silence from such an unapproachable and hard-to-adapt boss could be scarier, the newbie learned a new fact as she trembled in fear. Meanwhile, Do Giyeon’s mind was preoccupied with one thought.
It shouldn’t rain. That girl hates rain, and it would be very inconvenient for her to go home.
Do Giyeon, who usually didn’t care or give meaning to the weather, had changed so drastically just because of a single comment from Yuin. It wasn’t a conscious decision, but a result of his heart directing him.
Still looking at the dimly lit street, Do Giyeon asked again.
Upon returning to her seat, Yuin realized that the effects of alcohol had completely vanished. Instead, she felt a rush of excitement, as if she had sneakily done something naughty, causing her face to flush like a ripe apple. She acted even more rigidly to cover up her feelings.
Her friends, mistaking her behavior as a reaction to their actions, quietly focused on their meal. After finishing their food and engaging in some idle chatter, they left the restaurant.
While Ji Han was retrieving the car, Jae Hee suddenly left due to an emergency, leaving just the two of them in the car. The ride was filled with awkward silence.
“Jae Hee probably went to drink, right?” Yuin remarked.
“Let her be. At least she’s not asking us to join,” Ji Han replied, his face showing discomfort at the topic.
Yuin noticed that Ji Han hadn’t fully reconciled with Jae Hee and decided not to pursue the conversation further. She turned her gaze outside, lost in thoughts about their earlier argument and the unexpected appearance of that man at the restaurant.
During the ride, Ji Han suddenly called out to her in a voice heavier and more serious than usual.
“Yuin, were you upset earlier?”
“About what?”
“About me asking about that director.”
Realizing the reason for his concern, Yuin relaxed. She couldn’t tell him everything about her encounters with the director, which might have made Ji Han think she disliked his questions.
“No, I wasn’t upset about that.”
“Really? But why have you been going out with those girls? I didn’t know about it.”
Ji Han’s displeasure was evident as he responded, “Do you believe that? You know me for years and still doubt me. Jae Hee is the real problem.”
Yuin decided not to delve deeper, knowing that if there was anything substantial in Ji Han’s relationships, she would have noticed by now. She had never seen him with any women, despite his popularity.
The conversation ended as Yuin gazed back out the window, each lost in their thoughts. They remained silent until they reached Yuin’s house.
“Make up with Jae Hee tomorrow, okay?”
“I don’t see why I should.”
“You’ll end up at the café together anyway. I know it.”
“I don’t think I can be friends with her anymore.”
Yuin ignored Ji Han’s complaints and exited the car. As she walked away, Ji Han called out from the car window with a pitiful expression, “Yuin!”
Yuin remained unmoved, “To me, you two are the same. Apologize to her. Drive safe!”
After sending off Ji Han, Yuin went inside, quickly changed, and refreshed herself. Lying in bed, she finally felt a sense of peace.
“Ah, I’m so tired…”
She pondered over the effort of dressing up and the fatigue from seeing someone unexpected. Her thoughts wandered back to the man at the hotel. It seemed every time she planned to go out, she encountered him. She wondered if these were mere coincidences.
Yuin’s phone vibrated with a message from Director Do Giyeon. His messages always seemed to come at just the right time. He had even guessed her reluctance to initiate contact.
Another message followed, asking her not to be upset about his lack of communication and to reply the next day.
Yuin dismissed the phone and buried her face in her pillow, only to pick it up again and reread the message. The unexpected goodnight wish stirred feelings within her.
“Ah…”
She wondered where he was now, had he crossed the line she had drawn, or was he already deeply involved in her life?
One thing was clear – she no longer found his words and actions unpleasant.
[Star Icon]“Do I have any schedule this afternoon?” Do Giyeon inquired.
“Uh, yes. There’s a secretary team meeting at 3 PM,” the new secretary replied stiffly.
Do Giyeon leaned his chin on his hand, pondering. He had decided to fully accept Nam Yuin, who had forcefully made her way into his life and continued to demand more of his attention.
This realization came after he had seen her at the SJ Hotel lobby, being escorted by a man, presumably the one who found her lost phone. He had wanted to approach them but restrained himself upon noticing more people near the elevator.
He then followed her to the restaurant to make his presence felt.
“Director, do you have any other errands?” the nervous secretary asked.
Do Giyen, annoyed by the repeated questions, responded coldly through the rearview mirror. He explained to the new secretary, Kim Young Hyun, that if there were any issues, he would inform them later and that his personal schedule was managed by Secretary Lee Jin Seok.
Feeling deep annoyance with Jin Seok for assigning this new secretary, Do Giyeon was distracted by a vibration from his phone
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
