Private Secretary - Chapter 74

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Private Secretary Episode 74

“That’s not it, you don’t know how fierce your eyes look when you’re staring at someone you don’t like.”

“If they don’t like that, they should just do their job well.”

Lee Seol shook her head in defeat, giving up on persuading his stubbornness.

Though she hadn’t met the newly hired secretary yet, she could clearly see what kind of hardships they must be going through, and felt nothing but pity.

“Enough about that. How about you? Was today okay?”

“Yes. It was good. Today was the day I attended my favorite class.”

Lee Seol chattered on about the class she attended today, and Tae-san listened to her words like music as he steadily drove to their destination.

The place they arrived at was a restaurant run by a chef who was Tae-san’s acquaintance. The very same place he had gone to with Lee Seol before they started dating.

“It’s been such a long time since I’ve been here. When I tried to make a reservation separately, the competition was incredibly fierce.”

“Why were you trying to come separately?”

“Well, you’re busy, so we don’t have time to go out together. I was going to come with a friend.”

“No. You can only come here with me.”

“Why?”

“I’m the one who introduced you to this place.”

“Tsk. That’s ridiculous.”

Tae-san handed the car over to the valet and wrapped his arm around Lee Seol’s shoulder as they headed to the restaurant.

“You’re here? Welcome, Lee Seol.”

The chef, who had been outside talking with customers, smiled brightly upon seeing Tae-san and guided them to a private room.

The chef, who had been watching Tae-san pull out Lee Seol’s chair first, caught sight of his hand affectionately stroking her shoulder.

Noticing that their physical contact seemed quite natural, the chef smiled teasingly.

“Are you two really dating now?”

“Yeah.”

“Lee Seol, why are you dating someone like this? What a waste.”

“Excuse me?”

When Lee Seol smiled awkwardly, Tae-san warned him not to say unnecessary things and went to sit across from her.

“Just bring what I asked you to prepare.”

“Alright. Lee Seol, I’ve carefully prepared food for you two today, so please enjoy it deliciously.”

“I’ll savor each dish preciously.”

The chef laughed heartily and left the room.

Not long after, a server came in and prepared the first dish.

Though this was only the second time eating here since that first time, somehow it tasted much better now.

Perhaps it was because her relationship with Tae-san had become closer and more comfortable than before.

“Ah, it seems like it’s already ending.”

As she savored each dish preciously, what appeared to be dessert began to be served.

Lee Seol showed her disappointment by turning down the corners of her mouth, feeling regretful.

“We can come again next time.”

“I’m full but everything was so delicious that I’m disappointed. You mean we should come again, right? Is this some kind of advanced marketing?”

“These days you think about marketing whenever you see anything.”

Lee Seol smiled sheepishly and held back her words. Even she could see that she seemed to connect everything in the world to advertising work.

“I’ll prepare the last dish for you. This is a Korean reinterpretation of a dessert called ‘Île Flottante.'”

Centered around white meringue, cream studded with black sesame and finely crushed yakgwa decorated the plate.

The name literally translated to ‘floating island,’ and it really did look similar to that.

It looked delicious at first glance, and she was just waiting for the time to taste it.

The moment the server left and Lee Seol was about to pick up her spoon, she discovered a necklace placed decoratively next to the cup holding the dessert.

“…Huh?”

Wondering what it was, she picked it up and it was indeed a necklace. A large diamond was surrounded by gems boasting subtle colors.

“What is this?”

“You didn’t know that today marks one year since we met?”

“…What?”

Lee Seol, who had completely forgotten the anniversary due to her busy daily life, froze stiff.

“Let’s get married next year when you finish your master’s program.”

“…Tae-san.”

“Do I need to wait a little longer?”

“It’s not that, I’m just flustered because I never even thought about it.”

Tae-san came over to the frozen Lee Seol’s side and picked up the necklace. Then he stood behind her and personally put the necklace on her.

Since she happened to be wearing a blouse that revealed her collarbone, the necklace stood out even more.

“I’m so sorry. I didn’t prepare anything.”

“It’s okay. I’m taking care of this because I want to.”

“Still, it feels wrong for only me to receive something… I even got treated to a meal.”

“I’m not usually the type to take care of things like this either. But somehow, when I calculated the date, I realized our first anniversary was coming up. So I prepared this.”

Tae-san, who had returned to Lee Seol’s side, knelt on one knee and gently took her hand.

“But you haven’t answered yet.”

“What? What do you mean…”

“I said let’s get married when you finish your master’s program.”

“…”

“If I’m being too hasty, tell me. I just wanted to tell you my feelings again.”

Lee Seol looked at Tae-san, who was gazing at her tenderly with her mouth closed.

Over the past year, he had been a wonderful boyfriend.

No matter what problems arose, he showed remarkable understanding and consideration, and always supported and helped her on her path.

In response to that, Lee Seol naturally tried her best to always do her best for him too.

Perhaps that’s why. At some point, Lee Seol often found herself thinking that she would be truly happy if she married him.

She thought that a relationship where both people regretted not being able to do more for each other was a rare connection.

“Do you think you’ll only feel stable if we get married? Will that put your mind at ease? Just tell me honestly.”

“Yes.”

Tae-san brought her hand to his lips and kissed it as he spoke.

“I’m anxious about the daily life you have that I don’t know about accumulating more and more. We’re already busy with my company work and your studies. When you graduate and start working, it’ll be even harder to see each other.”

“Tae-san…”

“So I want to quickly stamp you as mine before then. Won’t that work?”

Lee Seol burst into laughter at his playful words.

“Actually, I’ve been thinking about it a lot too. Whether I should really do this when I’m so busy and don’t have the capacity, various realistic concerns came up. But when I thought about it, there’s no perfect timing in life.”

“…”

“It’s just a matter of making up your mind and acting on it. Just like how I quit my company and came to graduate school in an instant, I think what’s important is making the decision to take responsibility for my choices. So…”

Lee Seol closed her eyes tightly and opened them as she continued.

“If it’s with you, I’d like that too. Life won’t always go according to our plans, but if we’re together, I feel like we can handle anything well.”

“How unusually satisfying words you’re giving me.”

“Actually, I was quite moved today.”

Saying that, Lee Seol lightly kissed the forehead of Tae-san, who was kneeling in front of her.

Then Tae-san held Lee Seol’s cheek and pressed their lips together.

Though it wasn’t a kiss, it was a more tender kiss than that.

“Anyway, I’ll consider this a proposal. It was romantic enough, and I was very surprised.”

“What? But this is…”

“I know. You’re saying you were just celebrating our anniversary. But I like it just like this. We ate delicious food at my favorite restaurant and I received a pretty gift.”

“…”

“So don’t even think about preparing something elaborate again. This is enough for me.”

At those words, Tae-san swallowed a hollow laugh and stood up from his seat.

Lee Seol looked around and discovered a decorative mirror hanging on the wall.

“Can I look at the necklace?”

“It’s yours, why are you asking permission?”

Lee Seol approached the mirror and looked at her reflection wearing the necklace.

Tae-san’s taste was always excellent. How did he manage to choose something so brilliantly beautiful?

Tae-san approached her side and gently embraced Lee Seol from behind, gazing at her reflection in the mirror.

“Do you like it?”

“Yes. It’s really beautiful. Both the necklace and the heart that prepared this for me.”

“Then I should get a reward.”

“What kind of reward?”

“A kiss.”

When Tae-san leaned his face forward slightly, Lee Seol smiled sweetly and kissed him. Finding the brief kiss regrettably short, Tae-san lowered his head again and pressed their lips together.

“I love you.”

And in the gap when their lips parted, he confessed his love like a habit.

As if he absolutely couldn’t hold back. As if he couldn’t bear not saying it.

Lee Seol could now vividly feel his heart even without any words.

She lifted her head and met his eyes.

“I love you too.”

The two embraced each other tightly, unable to hide their overwhelming feelings.

Drawing a future as sweet as dessert and as eternal as diamonds.

-fin.

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