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"You didn't have to run, silly!"
Harper already grabbed a napkin to dab at the sweat on his forehead, balancing two ice creams in her other hand at the same time. It wasn't too much of a surprise when they both fell, causing the model to gasp at her little accident and apologize to the irritated looking worker that would have to clean up the mess.
"Oh no! I'll -- I'll buy you another one! Whichever one you want, you can have it."
it was when his device buzzed that he pulls it out, looking at the screen and opening the messages. ❛ what ? it's that late already ?! ❜ he suddenly yells out, causing people to look at him and then running out of the cafe. ❛ where did i even park my car ?! ❜ he looks around before deciding to just run off towards where he would find her. not much of a runner, needing to take few breaks here and there ; holding onto his side as getting cramps. ❛ i'm so out of shape. ❜ finally managing to get inside the convenience store and seeing harper there. ❛ you made me do cardio … just so i can get ice cream ? ❜
If he was teasing, she didn't notice it. Harper threw away the sweaty napkin, bowed to the worker as an apology for the mess (which she cleaned up the best she could), and was then looking around for the most expensive ice cream. She found it proudly and paid for it, handing the treat over to Hyunwoo with the brightest, most proud smile.
It was one of the few times she acted older was making sure she paid for most meals whenever they went out. Harper liked taking care of him that way. "Here," she proudly presented. "For your hard work running over to me. And walking me back after my break. To my favorite person."
offering his face towards her so she could clean off the sweat of his skin. then sighing out when breath comes to calm down. he sees the ice creams fall, his gaze following and brows raise in surprise. ❛ what even happened ? how did you manage to even do that ? ❜ he laughs a little and looks back up at her. ❛ hmm i want the most pricey one. ❜ obviously just teasing harper with his words.v
Unsurprising, her guards still didn't leave. They watched as Ari took Hyunwoo's hand and allowed to be pulled up and guided towards the connivence store, which she looked out of place being in with her name brand heels and matching outfit. But that meant getting away from her constant shadows for a while longer and avoiding the responsibility of work, and it was well worth it.
"What do you want? It's on me," she offered, grabbing a random drink and ice cup from the freezer, not too well familiar with how these sort of places worked. Cheap prices, cheaper products. Hopefully enough distraction to where he wouldn't ask questions about what just went down outside considering they'd spoken quite openly about a developing problem she'd have to deal with later.
the things he was hearing from the men and from ari were making things even more complicated in his head. killing and all ? that was confusing, was it a plot or something with bad people ? so many things running in his head but he manages to stay quiet. ❛ what kind of snacks should we get ? ❜ he asks and smiles at her. ❛ the store is right there. ❜ he says, pointing towards the building that was located to their left. ❛ it's on me, we can get whatever you want. ❜ getting up and holding a hand out. ❛ i think the blanket will be safe here, no one is gonna take it or if they do - i will just chase them out. ❜
"They're not scary to me. They try to be intimidating, but...they work for me, so they know their boundaries." Ari paid for their snacks, awkwardly pouring her drink in the cup and taking a sip -- it was way too sweet, but there was something satisfying about it.
"They're protecting me from any potential threats...which I guess is you, right now." The thought made her laugh. Hyunwoo was anything but scary to her, unless his speedy driving was dangerous. "Your family doesn't have personal guards or drivers to take you around?"
even when he offered it all being on him, he couldn't fight against ari and start arguing against her. after all she was older and hyunwoo respected her. taking an ice cup just like she had and bag of coffee. then a bag of snacks. ❛ okay i think these are enough for me ? ❜ knowing it was gonna be cheap anyway. he still wanted to ask what happened back there but he doesn't want to upset ari. so he tries to be sneaky. ❛ your dudes are kinda … scary, they are just looking at us. it's giving joe goldberg. ❜ joking and letting out a laugh while moving towards the counter. ❛ are you ready ? are you all done ? ❜
Harper looked down at the bill he tried handing her, then back up at him with a confused look. She wasn't wealthy like him, but she made a very comfortable income for a single woman and money never meant anything to her -- how often was it that people took advantage of him because of his money?
"Then throw your tantrum," she said, pushing his cash back to him. "I don't want your money. I just want...to spend time with you. I want you. It...makes me happy that noona can treat you like this." Actually, it made her a little sad to see him trying to give her money. Harper went up and hugged him tight with her arms around his middle and face against his chest, squeezing. "I'm happiest when we're together."
watching her actually buy the most expensive ice cream there was. ❛ noona … you didn't have to buy the ice cream for me, i was only joking. ❜ feeling bad about her spending money on him. brows furrowing for a moment as he reaches to take the treat offered. ❛ thank you. ❜ saying before sighing out. ❛ i will pay it back, i feel bad for making you do that. ❜ even if the ice cream wasn't too much, he reaces for a wallet and takes a bill out there, bigger than the actual price. ❛ here, take this … i can't accep the ice cream withou you taking this from me, i will throw a tantrum if you don't accept the money. ❜
"Maybe we can put your guards against mine and see who wins," she mused, sipping from her too sweet drink again but finding that the taste was growing on her. Lipstick already stained the straw as she sat down on one of the stools by a table, overlooking the park from a much different angle. She still felt out of place in there.
"You're doing a good job of avoiding a sensitive topic." Ari struggled to open her snack, though eventually got it after pulling a little too hard. The bag crumbled, but didn't make a mess. "You really aren't going to ask about why my guards are about to hunt down a runaway for my father?"
❛ they indeed look a little intimidating, at least to me. they look like they would beat me up if i said the wrong word. ❜ he jokes, trying to make the situation more lighthearted if anything. pouring his drink just like ari had done, taking a sip after stirring the drink with a straw, tasting it and smacking lips together. ❛ this tastes like i'm inhaling sugar, don't you agree ? ❜ he looks at her, raising his brows. taking another sip and almost choked on the liquid. ❛ a threat ? me ? do i look like i could do anything ? i'm the most chill guy out there. ❜ he hums out though. ❛ i do, i just like … going everywhere on my own and then need to hear from my mom how i went alone everywhere again. ❜
"I'm always soft and cute. I guess I feel bad you think it's all about money." That bill meant nothing to her. Harper loved to be spoiled, but with lots of things that weren't physical. Sure, she enjoyed nice clothes and gifts, but she also enjoyed spending time with the people she cared about. She still kept her childhood plushie because of all the memories it held...it didn't matter that the bear plush was somehow made by Gucci.
Harper pulled her head from his front, though didn't pull out of the hug. "I want to spend a lot of time with you. If you really want to make it up to me, then you'll enjoy your ice cream and then we can walk home together."
holding out the bill in his hand still as his eyes land on harper, brows furrowing together. ❛ but … i want you to take it, you can get yourself whatever you want. ❜ the money he was holding, was nothing to him. just like a piece of paper, but he knows people needed money more than he did. hyunwoo always buying things just for fun and even so, he would still have so much left ; especially because of the life he has and what his father does. ❛ okay fine, just because you are being cute right now - i will let it pass. ❜ he was gonna make sure to hide the money somewhere later on so it would go with her. his eyes suddenly widening when being hugged, standing there for a moment like a standing emoji, expression softening and his arms wrapping around harper. ❛ noona, what you got all soft ? ❜
"Almost done."
Sorom smoothed out the shirt on Hyunwoo's back to get out the last stubborn wrinkle from his posture. She gently pressed her palms in the middle of his shoulders to have him stand up straighter, as if he wasn't tall enough. Then she was walking back to his front and examining the outfit she'd put him in with a satisfied smile on her face.
"This will work," she said, pleased with the design she'd spent the last three nights working on. "Your parents requested something more elegant than your usual. Hopefully they'll be pleased with this." Sorom reached up and moved a piece of his hair out of the way. She was always fussing with something. Hyunwoo was like her own personal model -- she loved it whenever she was hired to put an outfit together for him.
"There. All done."
@blackcardz // starter from Sorom
He was right, it was better not to know and Ari was impressed with his ability to acknowledge that. He'd never asked where her fortune came from, and she'd never told him why.
"They won't be trouble for much longer," was all she said with a knowing smile to herself, going back to her drink. She could hear her phone go off, most likely her father trying to reach her. Ari figured she had a few more minutes left before she'd get called away. "All of our times together and I've never seen your guards. You really hate being trailed, don't you?"
❛ my guards have nothing against yours, i can promise you that. they just look tall and bulky but that's it, they are super nice actually. ❜ he says, knowing that ari's guards were way scarier, even the way they were speaking. he chuckles out when ari was talking again. ❛ not my place to go and ask questions, you know ? if you want to tell me - then you should tell me, it only makes sense that way … noona. ❜ maybe he was good at ignoring what was going on. shaking his head at her question though. ❛ as much as i want to know, sometimes it's better not to. ❜ head turning and looking at her, giving her a small smile. ❛ sounds like that someone is a trouble, though. ❜
Harper agreed, no more spilled ice cream. She grinned in triumph at winning this fight, and pulled her arms back to her side as they walked.
"I do like gifts," she said. "Especially when they're meaningful or personable. Shopping is one of my favorite things to do." Her closets were filled to the brim. Rarely did she wear the same things twice. "Hyunwoo, you can take me shopping one day if you really want to. But you have to get something for yourself. And can we take the car?" Harper liked it when he drove fast, even though it scared her.
who was he to start and argue with harper, after all she was older than he was and he respects her. with a sigh, head tilting back and giving in on giving the bill to her. ❛ okay, fine - i'll let you win this one. we will spend more time together and i will eat that ice cream but next time we go somewhere it's on me, it's only fair that way. ❜ he says, head back up and looking down at harper ; hand moving and putting it atop her head, giving it a small ruffle. ❛ should we go for a walk then ? ❜ he asks, giving her a smile. ❛ i don't want the ice cream to melt and end up on the floor … like last time. ❜ giving her head another ruffle before pulling from the hug. ❛ i'll walk you home. ❜
"Your dad already paid." Probably too much, too. The longer she worked the quicker she found that more and more people were starting to flock towards her designs, probably thanks to his family actually giving her a chance. But that wasn't why she liked working for them; no matter how busy, she always made time in her schedule for him.
Sorom followed him to the mirror and watched as he admired the fit, though she was admiring him and not the clothes anymore. Then that smile. Thankfully another wrinkle developed (which she would have usually hated) and she was back in front of him, both hands on his bicep and forcing him to straighten up again. "I might have to alter this -- or you'll have to stand this straight all night." Though she still hadn't pulled her hands off. Actually, they stayed right there without her even realizing she was still touching him, her thumb gently tracing over the silk back and forth a few times. Her crush on him, at this point lasting months, was starting to get ridiculous.
standing there while being dolled up by the clothing, sorom always loved to dress him in. getting his clothes taylored and fitted by her. ❛ yeah it's for a charity party, i don't really care about the guests coming but my dad said that i need to look fancy and i know i can always trust you on making me look good. ❜ hyunwoo lets out a chuckle as his eyes try and follow sorom moving. ❛ all done ? okay let me go see. ❜ he says and moves to stand in front of the mirror and just like he had thought, sorom never missed on anything. his outfit was perfect, neat and something straight up from those expensive stores but this was more personal and meant more than anything. ❛ you have done it again, noona. ❜ he says, turning his body and smiling as he was checking himself out and then turning to look over at her. ❛ you really should work in big companies you know, like make your work be out there. ❜ always praising her and the work. ❛ has my dad said anything about the payment ? did he pay already ? ❜
"You're enjoying your peace while you still can. How different do you think things will be when you take over the family business?" It would be too dangerous for him to travel without his guards then.
She picked up her call on the last ring, not wanting to, and eyes shutting as she heard her father's upset voice coming through the line. Her father loved her dearly and she held the upmost respect for him, so she listened. Then sighed. "I'll be there within the hour," she promised, cutting off the phone and apologetically smiling at Hyunwoo for their afternoon having to be cut short.
"Father's team already caught then runaway. He didn't make it far."
sipping on his drink and nodding head while listening to ari, but before he even gets to open his mouth he hears the ringtone, looking at ari and then over where the ringtone was coming from. ❛ you should probably get that ? ❜ he says but then laughs. ❛ they probably panic when they don't know where i am, but i just want to have my own private time without someone always walking behind me - you know ? makes me feel somewhat normal. i know i come from wealthy family, really wealthy but .. i just want to breathe, if that makes sense ? ❜
"I only screamed because I'm not used to driving that fast!" she defended herself, remembering the mix of excitement and fear she felt that she couldn't stop thinking about. It was exhilarating, something she'd never felt before. It made her stomach feel warm.
"There's a lot of things we've experienced together I never did. But that was probably my favorite," she said. "It felt wrong at the same time. Even though that made me happy?"
❛ if we are planning on going shopping, then we should totally take the car because i don't think we want to carry every bag back, you know ? ❜ happy that harper would want to get in his car, even when last time he had drove like a crazy person ; but that's what you gotta do with a sport car. ❛ i guess i need a new watch or something .. so, just let me know when you are free for a shopping spree. ❜ he says and eats the ice cream the female had bought him. ❛ are you sure you want to hop on the ride though, last time you screamed. ❜ he laughs, remembering back to that day.
"I have to go," she sighed, glancing up towards the direction where their blanket was and were her guards were probably waiting for her. Ari stood up, moving to throw away her trash, but stopped when she noticed how Hyunwoo's expression changed when he spoke.
She pitied him. Really. If there was ever a day where she wanted to walk away from her family and do something on her own, her father would give her some money and a hug and let her leave. She chose to stay because she wanted to, even if sometimes she didn't care for the work. Ari reached out and touched Hyunwoo's arm. "Hey. Give yourself some credit. I know you have this cool spoiled boy attitude about you, but you're actually smart. You can do something else if you tried and worked for it."
waiting before he could answer, not wanting to interrupt the call she had got. feeling blood run cold at the question though, hyunwoo hated the idea of needing to take over the business. even having hard time trying to hide the fact that he hated hearing it. lips pressing into a thin line, sighing out. ❛ honestly ? i don't even want to know. i have already seen enough from my dad's end how things go, i wish i could say no .. but i'm the only son, so. i can't really complain. ❜ shaking his head as he sips the coffee in one go, feeling a brainfreeze hitting ; hand up and pressed against the side of his head. ❛ does that mean you have to go ? ❜
Harper loved sweet things, so hearing that made her want to try it next time. She watched him finish it with a longing in her eyes; next time, she reminded herself.
"We can go shopping tomorrow since I have the day off. I'll wear something pretty." Freedom. Harper just thought the dangerous feeling was what was exhilarating, she didn't feel trapped, though she certainly grew up sheltered. "Which car will you bring? And will we be driving fast again?"
❛ but driving is fun and it gives you that adrenaline, besides - no one was there so we were safe ! ❜ were they though ? risky driving really could end up bad, but to hyunwoo .. it was fun. ❛ and that right there is that you felt like you were living, it's that .. a bit of freedom ? if that makes sense. ❜ he says while just eating the ice cream, finally finishing it. ❛ that ice cream was way too sweet, next time i will stick with the cheaper ones .. but anyway, so .. when do we go shopping ? ❜
"Mhm...yeah. I can tell"
Wait, what? Sorom snapped her arms back to her side, realizing not only had she let her touch linger for too long but she'd been staring. There was no way she could save this.
"Um...yeah. I noticed. Your last outfit I had to alter out so it wouldn't be so tight, I guess I overestimated your measurements this time." That wrinkle formed over his chest again. Sorom didn't bother smoothing it out. "You can take the rest of the outfit, but leave the shirt behind in the dressing room. I'll have to pull it in." Her back turned, grabbing her tape and fabrics and wincing at how she'd just totally gotten caught. "I'll have my assistant drop it off at your house when it's finished. Otherwise, I think we're done here for today."
❛ he did ? did he pay some extra too ? ❜ oh, hyunwoo knew his father would do anything and everything, even handing way too much money for hyunwoo to get good clothes, to look fancy, expensive and well sorom always knew how to do that. being satisfied with his outfit, until there was hands over his arms. hyunwoo just looking down at her, then off to the side and then back at her again. ❛ is there .. something wrong ? ❜ he asks, standing there like a standing emoji. was there something on his face ? feeling a little awkward not in a bad way, now wanting to make the situation a little lighthearted. ❛ it's almost like you are feeling up my biceps, noona. ❜ he says, chuckling out. ❛ i have been working out, can you tell ? ❜
"You can always choose a different life, Hyunwoo. When that time comes, you'll know it." They were the same words her father had told her after she'd watched her first kill. It had the opposite effect on Ari who decided to dedicate her future towards her father's goal and follow it through.
Ari's schedule would be pretty busy now considering their runaway decided to stir up some trouble. So much for having an afternoon off. "You said your family likes to have those charity...rich people events? Let me know when the next one is. I'll be there."
at ari's words his head turns to look at her, feeling like he had been in a trance of some sort, too lost in own thoughts. ❛ well, my life is planned out for me. i wish i could do something else, i don't think i wanna .. take over my dad's business you know, i don't find it that interesting about apartments and building .. it's .. yeah. ❜ sighing out but ends up smiling when he goes to throw the empty cup away. ❛ but that's not something i should be stressing over right now, unless something bad happens. ❜ which he highly doubts would happen. ❛ but .. when can we meet again ? ❜
"I didn't mean it like that--" There was no saving it. Sorom wasn't used to this sort of teasing. She'd been so dedicated to making her career work that she'd neglected a lot of her personal life in the process, though there wasn't much there anyways. Trust a handsome young man that she got to play dress up with like her own personal doll to change that, and years of having gone without dating was beginning to show.
Sorom finally mustered up the courage to look at him again, finding him all too comfortable leaning there. Her eyes tracked his relaxed form a little too long. Thankfully he moved. "No, that's ok. My assistant makes deliveries like this all the time. Business has been getting busy, but I'll always make the time for your family." Not because she had a crush on him. Well, maybe because of that, too.
hyunwoo raised an eyebrow, watching her fumble with the tape and fabrics. a smirk tugged at the corner of his lips, clearly amused by her flustered state when he had teased her. ❛ you overestimated, huh ? guess i should take that as a compliment. ❜ he teased, not letting the moment slip. his gaze followed her, leaning casually against the wall, arms crossed. ❛ you know, if you wanted me out of this shirt, you could've just asked. ❜ he let the silence hang for a second, enjoying the way she was trying to avoid eye contact. ❛ but sure, i'll leave it behind. don't make it too tight, though. i still have to breathe, you know ? ❜ he flashed her a playful grin before turnign towards the dressing room. ❛ and tell your assistant to handle it gently, this is custom work, after all. ❜ knowing it was her work, wanting to give her credit for it. ❛ unless you want to bring it on your own ? ❜
"I'll work hard on picking the right music," Harper promised. She stopped once they were standing in front of her apartment, luxurious but modest. It was a comfortable place for a single woman.
Usually she'd invite him in, but since they'd be seeing each other tomorrow, and she had a little bit of work to do, she didn't. Harper grasped each of his arms, pushed herself up to match their height, and kissed his cheek much like she'd done during her break.
"Thank you for walking me home! I'll see you tomorrow. Have sweet dreams tonight."
hyunwoo smirked at her eagerness, wiping the last bit of dessert from his lips. noticing how she has stared at the ice cream he had. ❛ you can try it next time, i think you would like it. ❜ he says, eyeing the look in her eyes. ❛ as for tomorrow .. you wearing something pretty ? well .. i might need to bring my best car then, just to match. ❜ he chuckled, running a hand through his hair. ❛ and of course we will drive fast. ❜ he added, his voice dropping to a playful tone. ❛ what's the point if we don't ? i'll even let you pick the soundtrack for our little drive. ❜
"If you miss me too much to wait for that time, you let me know," Ari said, giving a small wave to Hyunwoo before she stepped out of the small, cheap store and met back up with her drivers who took her to her father -- which was an old warehouse with the runaway in the middle of a group of hitmen and her father.
Ari didn't get her hands dirty, personally. Though they were tired every so often from clenching her fists so hard they'd be sore, still having a hard time stomaching the time it takes to torture information out of someone. It wasn't until the body was being dragged away and disposed of that she was able to breathe again. Her father lovingly kissed her on the forehead and told her things would get easier with time. She believed him.
at the mention of the charity events, he let out a low chuckle. ❛ oh you'd fit right in at one of those. a room full of my parents' friends, pretending to care about world peace while sipping overpriced champagne. you'd love it. ❜ his expression softened just a bit, though, and he added. ❛ i'll let you know when the next one's happening, but trust me, it's not as glamorous as you're imagining, so be prepared to be bored. ❜ but of course, hyunwoo wanted ari to come and keep him company. ❛ is that gonna be the next time we will meet ? ❜