Siena Dating Agency - Chapter 12

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12.

Various people had visited Willow Counseling Center over time.

“I want to win their heart and have a grand wedding!”

People excited about a love that had just begun.

“Please make sure things work out well… I haven’t been able to sleep for days because my heart aches.”

People who couldn’t let go of a love that had already ended, seeking one more chance.

Of course, the latter was much more troublesome than the former.

‘Reviving a failed romance is several times harder than nurturing a budding relationship.’

However, among the latter group, there existed a particularly troublesome type.

“How… how can this not work out, waaahhh!”

“Um, excuse me…”

“Please! Please bring back that person’s heart! Waaahhh!”

Simply put, they were what you’d call ‘problem customers.’

Naturally, it was sad when the heart of someone you liked turned away.

‘But that’s not the fault of the center staff.’

However, problem customers were drunk on their own emotions and couldn’t think rationally.

They would throw harsh tantrums and often turn the center upside down.

Isadora, with her sharp personality, couldn’t stand by and watch problem customers interfere with her work.

She eventually devised a ‘method.’

“Since we can’t speak our minds directly in front of customers… I tried creating this.”

A method to easily handle problem customers.

“When a difficult situation arises, we send predetermined hand signals to communicate with each other. That way we can find ways to get the problem customers to leave.”

Its name was ‘Dora-dora language.’

‘Named after Isadora who created it, and because we felt like we were going crazy dealing with problem customers.’

Isadora began waving her hands in the air while facing Siena.

“Now, the tea, that was ordered, for Lady Violet Bringer, will be served.”

She curved her hand as if holding a teacup and tapped it against her lips.

Then she moved two fingers as if walking through the air.

Finally, she pointed at the Violet Group.

Siena nodded and checked her watch.

‘It’s about time for him to arrive…’

Just as she thought this, a tall silhouette began to appear in the distance.

Today too, he had a neat appearance, broad shoulders and a long frame.

‘It’s Johan.’

Though still blurry, it was truly a divine visual.

Soon, a clear bell sound rang through the space.

Ding.

Aisa, who had been clearing empty teacups, looked toward the entrance.

“Welcome~”

Having been properly bribed, she greeted Johan as if nothing was amiss.

Finn, who was standing next to Aisa, quickly exchanged glances with Isadora.

Then he began carrying out a tray loaded with teacups.

Step, step.

Finn charged straight toward Johan as if he couldn’t see him at all.

And then…

Thud.

“Ugh…!”

He let out a loud cry and fell to the floor.

‘That decibel level seems like he’s begging me to look at him.’

The lukewarm tea spilled all over Finn’s clothes, and the sound of teacups breaking rang out.

Crash!

“Ah, it’s hot…”

Finn made a fuss, tugging at his damp shirt.

It wasn’t hot at all, yet he was turning red as if he was burning to death…

‘His acting skills are quite something.’

Johan dropped to one knee in front of Finn.

“Are you alright?”

Siena quickly looked around the salon.

Everyone in the same space had their attention focused on Johan and Finn.

‘Though there’s only the bribed salon owner, our staff, and the Violet Group here anyway.’

Johan’s silver hair was reflected in Violet’s purple eyes.

Siena clasped both hands together under the table as if praying.

‘Please, Johan.’

This is where it begins.

‘You can do it! Stay strong…!’

Why was she so worried when nothing had gone wrong yet?

Well… it was because Johan was seriously bad at acting.

A few days before this ‘natural first meeting’ plan was executed, Siena had delivered a script to Johan.

“Marquis Beloster, things will proceed according to this script. All you need to do is memorize the entire script and give a perfect performance.”

Her hands trembled as she handed over the bundle of papers.

‘To think Johan and Violet’s relationship will develop according to a script…’

Her heart had ached when writing the script, but actually giving it to Johan made her emotional.

But it couldn’t be helped.

“Thank you, Center Director.”

Seeing the dimples that appeared at the corners of his mouth made her want to pluck all the stars and moon from the sky for him.

‘Even though my heart aches, I smile like this…’

Yesterday, Johan had stopped by the center for a final check, and they began script reading with the staff.

But then…

“Are. You. Al. Right?”

The problem was his acting ability.

His tone was clearly nervous, his body stiff like a robot.

‘Even Johan’s trademark clear eyes had become dead eyes.’

His focus was so unclear you couldn’t tell where he was looking.

Siena and the staff couldn’t close their gaping mouths.

“I’ll practice hard and show you something that won’t be disappointing.”

Still, since Johan made this promise, they did send him home, but…

‘It was on the same level as some drama’s “Are. You. O. Kay? Were. You. Very. Sur. Prised?” so I can’t help but worry.’

Siena unconsciously bit her lip.

Not noticing that Lian’s gaze had touched her lips.

“Please, please…”

But how could this be?

“I’m sorry. Your clothes got completely soaked because of me.”

Contrary to her worries, Johan’s expression was very natural.

Far from being like a log, he even seemed relaxed as if he wasn’t acting at all.

Johan examined Finn from various angles.

“You didn’t get burned, did you? Let me quickly get a towel soaked in cold water…”

Then Isadora, who had been waiting, hurried over with a wet towel.

Siena realized.

‘Ah… Johan isn’t acting right now.’

Even though it was just lukewarm tea that had spilled, he was genuinely worried about Finn.

All of this was staged and agreed upon, but still, he did bump into him and knock him down.

‘Ah, Johan… What are you going to do being so kind?’

If you keep this up, you’ll be nothing but devastatingly handsome + gentle + angelic + perfect man.

Finn, who received a towel from Isadora, shook his head.

“I-I’m fine. It was hot, but I don’t think I got burned.”

“Then that’s a relief.”

“…”

“I rushed into the salon and didn’t see that someone was there. It’s my fault for bumping into you.”

Johan drooped his eyebrows as if he was truly sorry.

Siena observed him carefully while recalling the script.

“This might sound like an excuse… but I had my circumstances too.”

He memorized every single word of the dialogue without mistake.

His acting wasn’t bad either.

“My younger sister really loves the tea from this salon. She’s sick right now, and she said she wanted to drink some tea, so I came rushing to get some.”

Asking for Finn’s understanding while simultaneously showing he’s a warm man who thinks of his family.

“Ah… I see.”

“But that doesn’t change the fact that I’m sorry. Can you stand up?”

Johan took Finn’s hand and helped him to his feet.

‘Lifting an adult man’s weight as if it’s nothing, imprinting that he’s an alpha male.’

Once Finn was completely standing, Johan used his own sleeve to clean Finn’s clothes.

“Your clothes are damaged. I’ll pay for the repair costs.”

“Oh, no.”

“Wasn’t it my fault? I feel bad about it.”

Even Johan Beloster’s characteristic dimpled smile.

‘Showing he’s a benevolent noble who doesn’t hesitate to clean a commoner’s clothes, while also completing the wealth appeal that this much is pocket change.’

As everything proceeded smoothly, Siena’s tense expression softened.

She turned her eyes toward Violet and murmured.

“And now…”

Lost in thought, not even realizing she was completely leaning against Lian’s chest.

As Siena moved her head, her hair brushed against Lian’s shirt.

Her characteristic sweet body scent wafted up.

Lian, who had been looking down at her ash-colored crown, quietly swallowed.

‘She’s forgotten my existence while concentrating.’

Indeed, Siena seemed to perceive Lian as nothing more than a chair back.

Thump, thump.

As he became aware that Siena’s body was pressed against his chest, his heartbeat picked up speed.

His hands holding the newspaper became sweaty.

Lian quietly drew in a breath.

Hoping this distracting sound of his heartbeat wouldn’t be discovered.

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