Emergency Blind Date - Chapter 69

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#Episode 69

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Goh Ah-reum watched her son and Da-som walking side by side, realizing anew what a perfect match the two made.

Yes, I did the right thing.

Instead of the fortune teller in Cheongdam-dong, she had visited a monk who was said to be far more spiritually powerful and received a talisman.

Fortunately, Da-som and Kang Hyeok’s birth charts were compatible, so there was nothing for Goh Ah-reum to worry about, but since her son’s yang energy was too strong, it would be better for him to carry a talisman, so she had received one.

She planned to give this to Da-som, get a definite answer about when the two would set a date, and then return home.

But she wondered if this son of hers had even properly proposed.

He probably just kept her close by his side saying it was nice.

Look, look at that.

As Da-som approached closer, her cheeks looked hollow as if she had lost a lot of weight.

This is why I was so worried.

Her gaze toward Kang Hyeok naturally turned fierce.

“Hello.”

Da-som bowed her head modestly in greeting.

“You came.”

Such a blunt fellow.

“Yes, welcome. I didn’t call you out here for nothing when you’re busy, did I?”

Goh Ah-reum kept her eyes on Da-som as she welcomed her with delight.

“No, I was just about to get off work anyway.”

“Is that so? But why has our Da-som gotten so thin? That fellow isn’t bothering you, is he? He’s not making your life miserable or anything?”

“Mother.”

Kang Hyeok gritted his teeth and muttered lowly.

“You be quiet. Stay still.”

After scolding Kang Hyeok, Goh Ah-reum extended her hand to Da-som, who was sitting with a bewildered expression.

She forcibly pulled her arm, wrapped Da-som’s small hand in hers, and gently patted the back of her hand.

Her feelings were complicated – she felt both sorry for and proud of Da-som, who had to handle the eldest son of the Tae Family.

“Da-som, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said such things to you. You were hurt a lot, weren’t you?”

“Oh, no. I’m fine.”

“No. How could I not know your heart? I’m really sorry.”

She didn’t think that apologizing like this would heal the wounded heart all at once.

Once she became family, she would embrace, cherish, care for, and comfort her for a long time to come.

“I just didn’t know my son was lacking and blamed you instead. I’m really sorry. Will you forgive me now?”

“…Aunt, what am I that you should… Please don’t do this. I’m really fine.”

Da-som’s face, as she kept saying she was fine with clear eyes, was gentle through and through.

“Your spirit is clear and pure. You match well with my son, so hold onto him somehow. Kind-hearted, smart, and clever. What more do you need? It’s overflowing.”

Da-som, with a blush on her cheeks, smiled and understood Goh Ah-reum’s uncomfortable feelings.

It wasn’t because she heard what the monk said – Goh Ah-reum had liked Da-som from the beginning.

Unlike her own daughter Tae Bo-kyung, she was gentle, soft, kind, and even bright and wise – how could she not like her?

That cunning fellow must have known this and quickly snatched her up.

“Mother, if you suddenly act like this, won’t Da-som feel uncomfortable?”

Kang Hyeok looked at Goh Ah-reum with disapproving eyes and scolded her. She now shifted her gaze from Da-som to her son.

“You, did you propose?”

“…Suddenly?”

Meaning why would she ask such a thing.

“If you like each other and your hearts match, that’s enough. What more could you want? You two should get married. Grandfather also wants to see Da-som soon.”

The two seemed surprised by the sudden permission and said nothing.

“If you two are happy together, what else matters? Let’s all have dinner together at home.”

“I’ll think about it.”

That fellow who holds grudges.

Goh Ah-reum, who had expected to hear “thank you,” let out a small laugh.

Now that she had conveyed her intention, it was time to give Da-som the talisman. Kang Hyeok would definitely try to tear it up.

“Son, go buy some cold drinks. You came all this way and won’t even give me a sip of water?”

Kang Hyeok looked at Goh Ah-reum with narrowed eyes. He hesitated as if he didn’t want to leave Da-som alone.

“Hurry up.”

Seeing Kang Hyeok reluctantly get up, Goh Ah-reum quickly took out a talisman wrapped in bright red silk from her handbag and handed it to Da-som.

“Da-som, quickly put that in your bag.”

“What is this?”

“Hurry. Before Kang Hyeok sees.”

When Goh Ah-reum gestured with her eyes, Da-som hurriedly put it in her bag as instructed.

“Is it okay for me to receive this?”

Da-som bowed her head and whispered in a small voice. She didn’t forget to roll her eyes to check if Kang Hyeok was coming.

Even that behavior was so adorable that Goh Ah-reum couldn’t help but smile.

“Yes, I got this talisman from a monk who’s said to be very powerful. It strengthens yin energy, so if you want to live, you must carry it with you. You understand what I mean, right?”

Da-som’s large eyes sparkled.

She had clearly understood Goh Ah-reum’s meaning immediately.

“Yes, Aunt.”

“No, no. What’s this ‘Aunt’? Call me Mother now. Or would you like to call me Mom?”

“I’ll gradually call you that.”

“Yes, yes. How can our Da-som be so good? I’ll think of it as gaining a daughter.”

“…Yes. Thank you for giving your permission.”

Da-som gave a polite greeting.

Receiving from Da-som the greeting she couldn’t hear from her blunt son made her heart ache with emotion.

“Da-som.”

“Yes, …Mother.”

“Yes, thank you.”

Goh Ah-reum, who had almost lost her son, felt like she had found her son and gained a lovely daughter.

“Our Kang Hyeok has a lot of money. He has several buildings in Gangnam, and he probably has a lot of cash saved up too. So ask him to buy you lots of nice things. You understand?”

“Haha, yes. Mother.”

Da-som laughed out loud. Like a bright flower blooming, the surroundings became radiant.

“Well, I’ll be going now. Have a good date together and I’ll see you next time.”

“Oh, you should have some tea before you go.”

“No. I just came to give you that. Don’t come out. I’m leaving.”

Da-som stood up from her seat.

She held Da-som’s hand once more and patted it before leaving. Kang Hyeok saw her and followed behind.

She looked carefully at his cool gaze, tall height, and handsome face without a single flaw.

“Do you like Da-som that much?”

“…”

He seemed to like her so much that words couldn’t express it.

“You two look good together. Get married. Did you resent me a lot for not understanding your heart?”

“What resentment?”

“Good, if it’s not that, then it’s fine. I’ll be going. See you at home.”

“Yes, drive carefully on your way home.”

“Okay.”

Kang Hyeok silently watched Goh Ah-reum’s retreating figure before walking back to where Da-som was.

He could see that Da-som had received the drinks she ordered and placed them on the table.

“She left without even having tea.”

“Right.”

Kang Hyeok chuckled softly and took Da-som’s hand.

“Sorry. I didn’t know she would come suddenly.”

“No. It’s just that I’m bothered by you leaving like this.”

Kang Hyeok was actually a bit flustered by Goh Ah-reum’s behavior of suddenly visiting, giving permission for their marriage, and then leaving.

She could have at least given some advance notice.

Kang Hyeok decided that instead of dwelling on this, he should act on what had been discussed and helped Da-som to her feet.

“Forget the car, let’s go eat the meat that Da-som likes.”

“Meat?”

“Yeah.”

“But it’s such a waste.”

Kang Hyeok quickly returned the drink that Da-som was looking at with regretful eyes, then took her hand and left the cafe.

Kang Hyeok’s heart was beating fiercely at the thought of proposing from now on.

Surely, our Da-som wouldn’t reject me, would she?

Looking at Da-som smiling brightly while hugging her bag tightly, he was convinced that wouldn’t happen.

“But Da-som.”

“Yes?”

“Why are you holding your bag like that?”

Even when he tried to hold her hand, she was clutching her bag tightly as if it contained some precious treasure, which made him curious.

“It’s nothing.”

Da-som’s face looked brighter than ever as she walked humming.

That sight was so adorable it made his heart ache, so Kang Hyeok gently pressed his chest with one hand.

It seemed like his heart would be overloaded today.

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Da-som, who got into Kang Hyeok’s car, kept humming while gazing out the car window.

The feeling of Goh Ah-reum holding her hand tightly and comforting her was different from when Kang Hyeok held it.

The warmth transmitted through the back of her hand, making her think “so this is what a mother’s hand feels like,” flowed through her blood vessels to her heart. It was soft and cozy like a gentle breeze.

Da-som caressed the back of her hand and then looked at Kang Hyeok.

“…What.”

Feeling her gaze, Kang Hyeok glanced back and asked.

“Letting Mother leave like that…”

For a moment, Kang Hyeok’s eyes widened slightly before returning to normal.

The word “Mother” naturally flowed from Da-som’s lips, who usually called her “Aunt,” even though she had only briefly called her that earlier.

More surprised by this fact than Kang Hyeok, Da-som quickly closed her mouth and turned her head sharply toward the car window.

“So? Why did you stop talking mid-sentence?”

Kang Hyeok pretended not to know and asked innocently.

“Well, I, I just feel uncomfortable. I wish we could have had a meal together with Mother… No, I mean with Aunt.”

Ha, I must be crazy.

The word “Mother” kept slipping out. Her face grew hot and her earlobes became warm.

“Do you want to call her Mother?”

“Ah, that just came out without me realizing…”

As Da-som mumbled and trailed off, Kang Hyeok gently took her hand.

But why is Professor’s hand so cold?

Kang Hyeok’s hand, which was usually warm like heated floors, was cold as ice.

“Professor, your hand is very cold. Are you feeling unwell somewhere?”

When Da-som looked at Kang Hyeok, the corners of his eyes, focused on driving, were trembling slightly.

“I’m not sick. I’m just a little nervous.”

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