𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞; 𝑲𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒂𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒐

𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒

     "I'm more than sure Ms. Choi, move back before you accidentally get chocolate and red beans onto my nose!" He exclaimed, playfully sticking out his hands to push her back which made the both of them burst out laughing.

     Once their laughter died down, the girl in pink quickly picked up the shimmering yellow tea kettle. "Have some tea, Mr. Kang." Hyejin said, pouring some into the older man's cup, before pouring some into her own.

    "Uh..." Dagoo began after a beat of silence. "You know when Taemoo told me he wouldn't go on anymore blind dates because he already has a girlfriend, I couldn't help but worry."

    "Why is that?" Hyejin asked, intently paying attention to the man across from her.

     "Because he didn't like any of the women I set him up with, I got worried on what kind of women he thought suited him best. So I prepared myself for the worst today, however I was pleasantly surprised when I saw you walk into the restaurant with him."

     Smiling softly at him, Hyejin's heart couldn't help but squeeze a little at the thought of how upset he'd be if he found out it was all an act.

     "Also," he started. "thank you so much."

     "What for, sir?"

    "Um, for everything." Dagoo smiled. "Bottom line, Taemoo really likes you. In fact, it seems like he genuinely cares about you. So, please take very good care of him, Ms. Choi."

     "I'll make sure I do my best." Hyejin said, softly smiling at him.

     Half way throughout their continued conversations and enjoyment of their perfectly made steamed buns, Hyejin's ringtone was heard as her phone vibrated on the table.

    "Oh! You like that song by Soyu and Junggigo?" Dagoo asked in shock.

    Quickly declining Yeonmi's call, she smiled brightly at the older man. "I love the song. They were actually going to perform together today and my assistant got tickets for us but I decided not to go."

    "What, why?" Dagoo exclaimed with raised eyebrows.

    "Uh," Hyejin hesitated. "Taemoo told me that you were free today and I didn't want to waste your time so I made sure to clear up my schedule."

     Before the elder could say anything else, Taemoo walked in. "Why don't we head back to Seoul now? Got some business to take care of."

    "Some business to take care of?" Dagoo huffed, annoyed at his grandson's antics. "It's because you're always acting like this that Ms. Choi can't even talk to you about the simplest of things like the fact she had an important concert to attend today."

      Eyes widening, Hyejin quickly began shaking  her head. "No, no, it's really-"

    "What do you mean? What did I—" Taemoo stumbled for a second over his words. "What are you talking about?"

     "Ms. Choi got tickets for you both to go watch her favorite idols perform her favorite song, but she decided not to go or mention it so she can come here instead." Dagoo explained, clearly jumping to conclusions. "Is that right Ms. Choi?"

     "What?"

    "Just get going right away. Huh? Come on! Let's get a move on." He continued to push the fake couple, not noticing how the two let out distressed sighs. "He never learns, that little..." Dagoo mumbled as he grabbed his cane and began walking out.

     "Well..." Hyejin mumbled, standing up from her chair.

    "Well done." Taemoo said sarcastically before following after his grandfather leaving Hyejin behind to heave a deep breath and roll her eyes at the sassy man.