Private Secretary - Chapter 66

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Private Secretary Episode 66

Tae-san, who had been eating quietly, glanced at Ryu Hwa-pyeong sitting across from him.

“I didn’t do it because of you. I did it because I was worried about Lee Seol.”

“Yeah. I know. But still, thank you.”

Tae-san placed a dumpling on Lee Seol’s rice while quietly saying it was delicious. Lee Seol also smiled slightly while looking at him.

“But you two are a couple now, right?”

“Yeah.”

Tae-san answered immediately. Although they hadn’t exactly said “let’s date,” anyone could see they were acting like lovers, so this was enough to consider them dating.

Lee Seol nodded with an embarrassed smile.

“I knew this would happen. Even at the camping site back then, Tae-san really paid a lot of attention to you, Lee Seol. He’s not usually like that.”

“…Oh, really?”

Back then, she thought Tae-san only cared about Kim Se-na. It seemed to look different from a third person’s perspective.

“First of all, the fact that Tae-san brought someone to a private gathering is surprising in itself. It means he thinks of you as special, Lee Seol.”

“Hmm…”

When Lee Seol nodded awkwardly, feeling unnecessarily embarrassed, Tae-san gestured to Ryu Hwa-pyeong as if telling him to just eat.

“You two really suit each other well. Is that why? Kim Se-na must have been so jealous of you two.”

“What?”

“Se-na was really conscious of you, Lee Seol. Didn’t you notice? She kept looking for Tae-san at the camping site too. As if she hated seeing Tae-san next to you.”

“…Ah…”

“I wondered why she was acting like that back then, but now I understand a bit. Why she hated it so much when Tae-san paid attention to another woman.”

“…”

“Anyway, Kim Se-na will never be able to interfere between you two from now on, so don’t worry about that.”

“I’ll handle that myself, so you just worry about your own business.”

When Tae-san answered indifferently, Ryu Hwa-pyeong laughed as if dumbfounded.

“Right. Tae-san will surely take good care of Lee Seol.”

As he said, Tae-san continued to look after Lee Seol while eating silently.

As soon as he saw her glass was empty, he filled it with water, and he also moved side dishes that were far from Lee Seol closer to her.

Even when she whispered quietly that he didn’t need to do this, Tae-san didn’t pretend to hear.

“Tae-san seems very stable since meeting Lee Seol. You’d know well since you worked as his secretary, but he’s originally a very sensitive guy.”

“Yes, that’s right…”

Tae-san looked back and forth between Lee Seol and Ryu Hwa-pyeong, asking what they were talking about.

“But he seems to have become much calmer and gentler. It’s all thanks to Lee Seol.”

“No, what did I do…”

“I hope you two continue to take good care of Tae-san and live happily. I’m sincere.”

“I hope you meet someone good too, Ryu Hwa-pyeong. Of course, you must be deeply hurt right now…”

“It’s more shock than hurt, so I’m not planning to meet anyone for a while.”

Ryu Hwa-pyeong laughed heartily as if trying to turn his pain into laughter.

“So when can I expect to receive a wedding invitation? I think I should clear my schedule in advance.”

“What? What do you mean…”

“Your wedding invitation. Of course, I don’t know if someone who made wedding invitations and then broke off the engagement should attend such an event.”

“Come on, we’re just taking it slow and getting to know each other now. Marriage is reality. I haven’t really thought about it that deeply yet.”

Lee Seol laughed lightly and rinsed her mouth with water. Without noticing that Tae-san’s expression beside her had darkened.

After that, the three of them finished their meal while having what appeared to be comfortable conversation.

“I’ll bring out some fruit, so you two go and have a chat.”

Tae-san said he would do it, but since he was Tae-san’s guest, it was right for her to take responsibility, so she sent the two men out of the kitchen.

After briefly cleaning up, Lee Seol prepared and brought out fruit sorted by type.

“Oh, what should I do? Something came up at the company and I think I need to go now.”

“Really? Should I pack some fruit for you?”

“No, it’s okay. The meal was so delicious that I ate more than usual and feel like my stomach might burst.”

Lee Seol put the fruit plate down on the sofa table and made a regretful expression.

“Then I’ll be going first. Lee Seol, I’m sorry again and thank you.”

“Not at all. Don’t worry about it. I’m really fine.”

Ryu Hwa-pyeong bowed to Lee Seol, then had a brief conversation with Tae-san before going outside.

Tae-san, who watched him leave, approached Lee Seol who was in the kitchen.

“I’ll do the cleaning. Go and rest.”

“No, it’s okay. It’ll be done quickly.”

When Lee Seol rinsed the dishes and put them in the dishwasher, Tae-san stood beside her and watched quietly.

“What is it? Do you have something to say?”

“We’re dating, right?”

“…Yes. Probably?”

“What do you mean probably?”

Tae-san immediately made a displeased expression.

“We didn’t agree to date, but contextually we are dating, so I said probably.”

Lee Seol meant it as a joke, but somehow Tae-san didn’t laugh.

“…I was just joking…”

Lee Seol cautiously approached while watching Tae-san’s expressionless face.

“Are you upset?”

Tae-san caressed Lee Seol’s cheek and met her eyes.

“We’re dating.”

“…Yes. I know.”

“With marriage in mind.”

“…What?”

“You know my father best. That he’s more serious about my marriage than anyone.”

Of course Lee Seol knew that best, but she had never thought about connecting his marriage with herself, so she hesitated.

“Why. Is it okay to date me but you don’t want to marry me?”

“…It’s still too early. We just started seeing each other the day before yesterday, and you’re already talking about marriage…”

“We’re both at the right age for it, so what’s the problem?”

“Still. Ah, you must be tired. Go wash up quickly. I’ll finish cleaning up here.”

“Lee Seol.”

Lee Seol found this realistic talk burdensome.

She was already satisfied enough that Tae-san liked her and they could date, but marriage?

It felt suffocating, like she was having a pleasant dream and then thrown into complicated reality.

However, Tae-san didn’t back down easily.

“Don’t avoid it and tell me. Do you hate the idea of marrying me?”

“It’s not that, but unlike dating, marriage has much more to consider.”

“But.”

“That’s why it’s difficult. Our marriage.”

“What exactly is so difficult?”

“The Chairman won’t approve. Look at the specs of the women who were blind date candidates. I can’t even follow in their footsteps. He definitely won’t like me.”

“Father trusts you. He knows well that you’re the biggest reason I’ve changed.”

“That’s only recognition as a secretary. Being your marriage partner is a different story.”

“What if Father approves?”

“Oh, come on. We’re not getting married right away, so why are you being so hasty? We can talk about this later.”

“I’m getting impatient because you don’t seem to have any intention of marrying me.”

“Department Head.”

“I’m not dating you just for fun or out of curiosity. Of course I’m dating you with marriage in mind.”

“…”

“But you seem to think of me as just a passing connection, so I’m anxious.”

No matter how she thought about it, marriage was too early a topic.

She knew Tae-san had an impatient personality, but Lee Seol, who didn’t expect him to be like this about major life decisions, quietly approached and hugged his waist.

“…Anyone who sees this would think I’m going somewhere. Think about it slowly, okay?”

For now, she just wanted to focus on loving him and receiving the love he gave her.

She didn’t want to think about the heavy topic of marriage as much as possible.

“You should clearly know that I’ve considered everything since I confessed to you.”

“What if I don’t want to?”

“What?”

“What would you do if I said I have no intention of marrying you, Department Head? Would you not even date me?”

“Lee Seol.”

“You wouldn’t do that. So can’t we set aside talk about the distant future for now and just focus on each other?”

Lee Seol, who was in his arms, lifted her head and met his eyes.

Tae-san gazed intently into those eyes, then sighed softly and pulled her into a tight embrace.

“We can date even after getting married.”

“That’s too much for me. Department Head, aren’t you being really too much? We just decided to date yesterday, and you’re already talking about marriage…”

“Are you doing this on purpose to tame me?”

“What?”

“Are you warning me not to think I have you, that you could leave anytime?”

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