Emergency Blind Date - Chapter 70

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#Episode 70

What could there be to be nervous about?

Da-som thought for a moment, then decided to finish the conversation they had started earlier.

“The reason I called her Mother was actually because she told me to call her that earlier. Did it make you uncomfortable to hear?”

“Just call her whatever you want to call her. It doesn’t matter.”

Kang Hyeok’s attention seemed to be entirely elsewhere.

His hands were still cold. Da-som had no choice but to place her other hand on top of Kang Hyeok’s and gently rub it.

She could feel the protruding tendons on his large, masculine hand.

The light changed from green to red and Kang Hyeok stopped the car.

“Ahem, we’re going to the hotel where we first met. Is that okay?”

“Yeah, I don’t mind. The steak there was delicious.”

“Good, I’m glad you liked that place.”

Kang Hyeok drove without saying much after that.

The two arrived at the hotel, got out of the car, took the elevator, and headed to the Sky Lounge.

Kang Hyeok looked at Da-som following him silently and squeezed her hand tighter.

Kang Hyeok had put the small box he kept in his car into his jacket pocket, and was so busy thinking about how to present it most naturally that he couldn’t think about anything else.

They say if you get rejected during a proposal, you can just try again, but he was still very nervous.

He thought a necklace would be more convenient to wear daily than a ring, so he had prepared something that would suit Da-som’s slender neck.

Still, this one item seemed woefully inadequate to express his feelings.

Maybe he should have brought a property deed.

It wouldn’t be bad to give Da-som one of the buildings under his name.

Anyway, today he had impulsively decided to come here because of Goh Ah-reum’s comment, so his preparation was insufficient.

Ding—.

The elevator arrived at the Sky Lounge floor.

The two were guided by the manager to a private room where they took their seats.

The night view of Seoul downtown spread out through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Da-som looked more beautiful than ever in that lighting.

Kang Hyeok ordered the course meal that Da-som liked, then watched her as she was captivated by the night view.

He slowly exhaled and looked for the right opportunity.

It would probably be better to do it before eating.

But what should he say when he gives it to her?

Kang Hyeok’s mind was working busily.

“Professor, you seem a bit strange today.”

Da-som, who had turned her gaze away from the window, looked at Kang Hyeok’s face with worried eyes.

“Jeong Da-som.”

“Yes.”

“Let’s get married.”

“…!”

Da-som’s large eyes widened in shock.

Damn, why is proposing so difficult?

Kang Hyeok handed Da-som the necklace he had put in his jacket pocket.

“Wear this. I bought something that would suit you.”

“…Pro, Professor.”

“Yeah. It was a bit sudden, wasn’t it?”

Cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He really shouldn’t do this kind of thing impulsively. He shouldn’t have been swayed by Goh Ah-reum’s words.

“The necklace is so pretty. Please put it on me.”

Da-som opened the box and held up the necklace as she spoke.

Da-som’s curved eyes were saying yes. Asking him to put on the necklace was essentially the same as saying exactly that.

His heart was pounding as if it would jump out of his chest.

Ah, damn. I’m going to collapse at this rate.

Kang Hyeok jumped up from his seat, took the necklace, and went behind Da-som.

It would be nice if it fastened in one try, but the small clasp was giving him trouble.

Whew.

Kang Hyeok took a deep breath and carefully fastened the necklace.

Finally it was on, and suppressing his bursting heart, he pressed his lips to Da-som’s nape.

Da-som turned her head to look up at Kang Hyeok.

What else could this be but a proposal?

Looking at Da-som, who was so lovely she wouldn’t hurt even if placed in his eyes, Kang Hyeok swallowed.

And Kang Hyeok said what he had always wanted to say.

“Let’s live together.”

Even when they were together, when he took the elevator to drop Da-som off and returned home, the big house felt so empty, that vacant space felt so lonely that he always wanted to live together.

He didn’t want to be apart even for a moment.

Da-som’s eyes reddened as she nodded. Then she briefly kissed Kang Hyeok’s lips.

“…Let’s do that. Let’s live together.”

Kang Hyeok pulled Da-som into a tight embrace, his heart overflowing. His heart felt like it would burst.

Da-som’s answer, saying she would live with him so easily and willingly, felt like a dream, so Kang Hyeok had to bite his tongue several times to confirm it wasn’t a dream.

“Thank you, really thank you.”

Kang Hyeok conveyed his feelings once more and released Da-som from his embrace. Then he returned to his seat and sat down.

Da-som touched the necklace around her white neck with her small hands and smiled shyly.

“…How is it? Does it suit me well?”

“Yeah. It suits you well. It’s pretty.”

He had chosen it carefully, but how could it compare to Da-som’s beauty?

Kang Hyeok let out a long breath and calmed his excitement.

He decided to save some of his love confession, which would never be enough no matter how much he said, for tonight.

Shortly after, food was served on the white tablecloth. Kang Hyeok poured wine and handed it to Da-som.

“Shall we toast?”

“Yes.”

Da-som, holding a glass filled with red wine, clinked it against Kang Hyeok’s glass.

Clink, a clear sound rang out.

Da-som swallowed the wine while making eye contact with Kang Hyeok. Although Kang Hyeok’s proposal was sudden, she had never doubted that such a day would come someday.

But when Kang Hyeok’s confession actually came, great emotion washed over her along with relief.

Why do tears want to come on such a good day?

Da-som tried hard not to cry as she touched the necklace around her neck.

Kang Hyeok looked at her with burning eyes.

Her throat choked up with emotion again.

At times like this, she should think of something else.

Da-som imagined how Kang Hyeok must have looked going around choosing a necklace for her by himself.

Then she couldn’t help but smile.

“Why?”

Kang Hyeok asked, seeing her smile.

“Just because. Because I’m happy.”

Then Kang Hyeok smiled too. His wonderful smile was so dazzling that Da-som said “Ah” and covered her eyes.

“Da-som.”

At the urgent voice calling her, Da-som smiled broadly and took her hands away.

“It’s dazzling.”

Then Kang Hyeok chuckled.

Da-som decided to take this opportunity to talk about the phone call from her mother today.

She knew well that even though Kang Hyeok didn’t express it, he was worried about the situation with her stepmother.

“My mother called me this afternoon.”

Kang Hyeok’s expression showed curiosity.

“What did she say?”

“Mm, he’d make a good second daughter’s son-in-law too, so hold onto the Professor tight.”

Kang Hyeok’s eyes widened slightly before narrowing. A relaxed smile spread across his attractive lips.

“So what did you say?”

“I said I’d hold on tight and never let go.”

“Good job. Let’s go greet her next time.”

“Yes.”

Da-som slowly sipped her wine and then looked at the steak placed in front of her.

“I don’t know if I mentioned this, but you know I was completely smitten when I first saw you, Professor?”

Kang Hyeok’s eyes narrowed. He looked incredulous.

“You were sitting here cutting with your bulging forearms, and I was completely captivated then.”

“Ah, so our Da-som is a face person, right?”

“What, why are you acting all surprised now?”

“I’ve never thought to thank Goh Ah-reum for giving birth to me with this face until now, but ever since I met Da-som, you know I do it every time I look in the mirror?”

“Puhehe, what’s that supposed to mean?”

“Our face-loving lady must really appreciate good looks.”

“No way. I’m not someone who’s that into faces, you know?”

“Sure, I’ll believe you.”

Kang Hyeok laughed while swirling his wine glass. He was clearly teasing.

“I’m going to try making some effort from now on too.”

“What kind of effort?”

Kang Hyeok asked curiously.

“There’s something like that.”

Da-som smiled triumphantly, thinking of the charm in her handbag.

“Da-som, in that spirit, shall we hurry up and eat so we can go upstairs to make some effort?”

“Should we?”

“Here, say ah-“

Kang Hyeok cut the steak and held it up to Da-som’s mouth.

The steak was tender, sweet, and tangy.

Da-som also cut some steak and held it up to Kang Hyeok. His eyes were already filled with hot passion as he eagerly took the bite.

He had that same look in his eyes from the very first time he saw me.

Back then, I didn’t know what that look meant, but now I think I understand.

“Professor, you liked me from the moment you first saw me, didn’t you?”

“Didn’t you know?”

“No, I think I understand now.”

“Professor’s little guy reacted right away. Just like now.”

“Oh, really?”

It seemed kind of perverted but I liked it and couldn’t help giggling.

Had I ever been this happy in my life?

Da-som whispered with all her heart.

“I think I’m glad I was born.”

“Me too.”

Kang Hyeok answered without a second’s hesitation. As if that wasn’t enough, he smiled and continued.

“Even if I were reborn, I would only love you.”

Me too. I love you.

Da-som smiled brightly at the man who had become her entire world.

It was the most perfect proposal imaginable.

【The End】

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