SARANGHAE OPPA
Complicated

Donghae POVs

Tonight my return has to suffer a setback. At 7 pm, we all just ended the conversation and went home to each other. It has been determined that the employee party will be held tomorrow and for that, we have to finish the tasks today as well in order to join a party with a relaxed atmosphere, without thinking about the work that is still piling up.

***

I hurriedly opened the door, and went inside. As usual, what I saw was an oemonym, an abouji, and for this time there was Hyomin sitting together at the dinner table.

“I am home”

I said excitedly then approached them and sat down on the chair right beside abouji.

“You're home late tonight. Not as usual”

Ask oemonim while holding out a bowl filled with white fluff. I was very hungry and decided to eat first before taking a shower and changing clothes.

“So I have to take care of some things in the office. Em... oemonim, where is Gyuri?”

I just realized my wife didn't join me at the dinner table. Where'd it go? As I remember this afternoon he came home.

“Gyuri unni go in a hurry. He said he would go to Jiyeon unni”'s house

Hyomin replied while biting her chopsticks. The same habit. These two cousins are very happy to mengingit chopsticks on the sidelines eating. Gyuri and Hyomin.

“Ne. Since then the phone was not even picked up”

“Ah... gwenchana, I think they both really need to spend time together. Gyuri has been busy lately. Let them play around for a while”

I answered and then put the white rice in my mouth.

Hemh, it's a little disappointing that I didn't see him back at home. I hope he comes home soon and I can talk to him even if only for a little while, until Hyomin is sleepy of course.

***

Gyuri POVs

“Stupid, I almost went crazy thinking about why you were crying. And again you're also saying it's my problem, you and Jinki. Cish.. outrageous”.

I haven't stopped scolding her since. Park Jiyeon is really outrageous. He called me sobbing and after I came here he immediately burst into my arms crying loudly. What makes me unable to help out with laughter is that she is crying so happy because Jiyeon and Jinki are officially dating.

“I want to share my joy with you. You're the reason why she decided to make me her boyfriend”

“I?”

I pointed at myself and looked at him in confusion. We are both currently sitting on the bed. Jiyeon was alone inside the house because both her parents were away in China on business for a few weeks.

“I already know how you are related to Jinki”

“Mwo…. Mworago's? You... you..”.

“Hyaish, stop. You don't have to panic. I won't upset”

Jiyeon patted me on the shoulder slowly trying to calm me down, but it was all in vain because I was completely shocked. How could he know of this matter, and how could he face me this relaxed. She even cried in my arms without feeling the slightest anger.

“Kim Gyuri... um... ani. Jinki explained everything to me. Starting from the first time you met, until you decided to split up. I understand everything. Maybe for someone else, it would definitely be very angry when he heard that. But I love you so much that I can't be angry at all. There's nothing wrong in this case anyway. No one can force someone's feelings, and I understand that very well. That's why I cry so happy”

“Stupid, you scared me”

I slowly clenched his head. He grimaced and rubbed his head many times. Park Jiyeon's. Get me to find a best friend like you. And Lee Jinki, is there a man who does something for his best friend as well as you. You two are indeed very suitable to be united. 2 people who are both dear to me.

For a while I chatted with Jiyeon until I finally didn't realize it was 9pm. I need to get home right now. Aigoo, I didn't even know there were dozens of incoming calls from Oemma as well as Donghae oppa.

“Alright, it's night. I have to go home” soon

“Ne. And thank you for coming with me here”

“Em, anyeong”

I hugged Jiyeon who led me to the front door. He waved his hand as I walked away. Alright I guess I'll get a scolding after this.

***

Donghae POVs

I've put myself in bed, but Gyuri hasn't come home yet. I don't know how many times I've contacted him but I haven't been picked up at all. It's 10 in the evening and he hasn't even reached home yet. Do I need to follow him there?

I had a conversation with my father-in-law. We talked about the office as usual. I also told him that I and my staff would have a small party at the hotel. It just relieves fatigue after work.

Malamini the oemonym that accompanied Hyomin slept, and I was finally able to go back to sleep with Gyuri. Oemonim decided to accompany Hyomin as it was her last night in this house. Tomorrow Hyomin should be back home because her parents are back. Well apparently not until 1 week he was here.

It should be tomorrow that Gyuri and I attend a family event held at Hyomin's house. Some of Kim's family will gather there and could stay for one night. Since there was an event at the office so I decided not to go there, I also told my in-laws that I would invite Gyuri to the party as well. How can I let my wife come and stay there? Then what about me?

I've been flipping through a fashion magazine that Gyuri usually reads. I am tired of reading books on management and business. I was interested in the magazine, but the content was not interesting at all. Ah, why does Gyuri really like reading magazines like this?

***

“I am home”

Suddenly Gyuri went into the room when I was just about to come out and pick her up.

“You're home? Why so long?”

“Ahm, hirata. I enjoyed chatting too much with Jiyeon, to the point that I forgot my time”

Gyuri walked towards the sofa and sat leaning back there. Lazily he opened his sling bag and also the cardigan who wrapped his short t-shirt.

“You why?”

“Ani... just tired. Suddenly Jiyeon called me and said if she wanted to talk about her, me and Jinki. Like a madman, I immediately went to his house. I even ran from the bus shelter. Up there, she cried in my arms and it turned out. she was officially Jinki”'s girlfriend.

I walked over to him and sat right next to him. I reached out my right hand to wipe the sweat on her forehead, which also made her bangs look wet.

“Capit clean yourself. Change clothes, and rest”

“Em, I know Hyomin must have been waiting for me in her room”

“Ani... Hyomin is asleep. He was accompanied by an oemonim. And tonight, you are entirely under my control”

“Jeongmalyo?”

Gyuri looked surprised and held her body up with vigor. Aigoo, I didn't expect him to be this happy.

“Tomorrow Hyomin must return home. And tomorrow too, your family will hold an event. Looks like we'll be staying over. But I said if we both can't come to”

“Hem, when only briefly Hyomin is here. It sucks, but he always makes me miss him. And, oppa. Why are you saying we both can't come?”

“Because tomorrow, there's an event at the office. You and I will be there. So we're not at your family show. Actually I feel bad, but how else. I've already promised to all my staff”

“What way?”

“Only ordinary party. It's a little formal, but it's relaxing. We just want to relax our minds after working hard for some time.You can keep me company right?”

“Em, I'll come. Will definitely be a lot of fun”

“Good. Now quickly change your clothes and sleep”

“Em..”

Gyuri got up from her position and walked towards the wardrobe and picked up one of the sleeping dresses hanging neatly inside. She is used to sleeping in a sleeping dress with various motives. And of course I like it a lot. Gyuri would look very sweet if she already wanted to sleep.

***

“Best party issues for tomorrow. You can get ready after you get home from the office. Or you don't have to go in. At home there is no one because oemonim, abouji and Hyomin will go outside. Oh yes, aunt Jung will also be coming to help prepare for the event there”

I looked at him who was walking towards me. Gyuri wore a light blue knee-length sleeping dress with one strap on her shoulder. Gosh darn. Did he intentionally want to pin his perfect neck and shoulders on me?

“I will stay in the office, and go home as usual. I can go to the salon to get ready. May the party please”

“Hey, I just saw you wearing that sleeping dress, you just bought it?”

Without further ado I asked what I wanted to ask. I didn't even write the previous sentence that was still themed about the office party. My wife can indeed turn all my attention to her, and that's why I always pound at certain times.

“Yes, I just bought it yesterday.inappropriate?”

“Ani, you always look cute in any outfit. It's just, I think the top is too open”

“Cish, Mr. Lee. Turns out you did watch me from toe to head, and I know now. Where is your center of attention? Don't think of all sorts”

Gyuri wiggled her index finger with a sadistic look. But that doesn't make it at all horrible. Because she was too sweet with such an expression.

“Come, sit here. This bed misses you”

I said as I patted the mattress right next to me who was sitting and straightened my legs casually. He smiled and walked up to me and sat comfortably in the same position.

“You don't miss me?”

“Stupid questions”

“Hey, I'm serious. You said this bed missed me. Then what about you?”

I clamped the tip of his nose with my finger, making the tip of his nose turn red for a while. And Gyuri just looked at me while pursing her lips in annoyance. Seeing that I immediately pulled her closer to me and grabbed her shoulders tightly.

“While it wasn't until a week that I slept alone. But it feels like a long time. I always miss you every day, even though the reality is we can still meet every day”

“I slept with Hyomin, but I always thought of you. Every morning disappointed because you can not see your face when you wake up. Swollen eyes, disheveled hair, and hoarse voice when saying good morning”

“Hem, I think every morning is a very precious moment. This morning look at you, tomorrow look at you, the day after seeing you, and I want every morning I pass in the future, I will open my eyes and the first thing I focus on is you”

Gyuri's face turned red when she heard my words. He smiled lightly then kissed my cheek briefly.

“You're teasing me huh?”

“Ani... I'm just happy to hear your narration”.

“Then why did you kiss me?”

“So you don't like me kissingu”

“Aish, it's not so. But if you kiss me, I can reply to her with anything further than a kiss”

“Cish, stop kidding”

He hit me on the shoulder with his fist and laughed softly. Hemh, it feels very sad to be able to have a short chat before finally deciding to sleep. Every single thing I do with Lee Gyuri will be a lot of fun.

***

Gyuri POVs

We both walked into a large room. This room is indeed used for certain events at the hotel, and for tonight. All staff who work with Donghae Oppa will spend time just having fun or chatting together and relaxing the mind.

***

“Donghae-ssi”

Haneul unni waved his hand as he looked at me and Donghae oppa who had just entered the room. All the guests seemed to have us both in the limelight. They smile and occasionally bow to show respect to their superiors. I took a look at Donghae oppa's arm that was running parallel to mine.

I was preparing to come to this show. I want to perform well so as not to disappoint Donghae oppa. At least this time I can act as the wife of the CEO of this hotel. actually Donghae oppa had disagreed with my dress. I was wearing a bright red knee-length dress, not too conspicuous. Simple but still impressed luxurious. He just didn't like it because the top was too low. But I worked around this by still letting my long hair unravel and closing my exposed shoulders.

“Sorry I'm late”

Donghae oppa said as the two of us stood among the crowd of people chatting. Each one holds a glass of wine or eats a small meal available at the tables scattered in this room.

“Aigoo, your wife is beautiful once”

Suddenly Eunhyuk oppa approached me and noticed my appearance from toe to head, making me bow down in shame because of his attitude.

“Hya, what did you notice? She belongs tou”

Reply Donghae oppa while patting his best friend's shoulder with anxiety, making some people who saw him chuckle softly.

“Lee Gyuri-ssi's. Nice to meet you here”

This time it was Haneul unni who greeted me. He smiled amiably and nodded briefly. Oh, my God, she really looks beautiful today. Very different than usual.

“Ne... I am also happy to come to this event and join everyone”

My reply was no less friendly. Some time we enjoy this press casually, following a variety of events that have been prepared before. It feels so good to be able to mingle with the people who have been working for this hotel. Under these circumstances, it feels like there is no long distance between the staff of the employee and its CEO. There are no distinguishing strata. Everyone looks to be having fun. I think this show can really relax the mind and make them all forget the work that makes dizziness.

***

Donghae POVs

I was chatting with some of my staff, while Gyuri was chatting with some female employees. I could see it clearly even though the distance we were standing was not too close. I could see him in the crowd because he was the brightest. Even within this distance, her smile could still drive me crazy. God, that's how bad I feel about her. What did he do to me like this?

“I think this event will be more interesting if done within a certain period of time. It really makes me forget the dizziness from the work piling up” Eunhyuk said on the sidelines of our chat.

I nodded and then sipped a glass of wine that I had held since.

“Yeah, great idea. I told you, you guys just need to get a paper and I just go to get it”

“Whoa... good..good..”.

Some of my staff seemed very happy to hear the answer that had just come out of my mouth. I don't think the level of stress they are experiencing is already high enough because of work. If left alone it will even make a mess of the hotel management system. With an event like this, we can all relax the mind for a child.

***

We resumed the conversation and gave our own opinions on this and that. But then my attention was on a woman standing in one corner of the room. His shoulders shook with a cell phone still stuck to his ear.

Park Haneul's.

What the hell happened to him?

For a while I watched her behavior from here. And finally Haneul came out of the room in a hurry while smothering his own mouth.  I don't think anyone has noticed and noticed Haneul since. All the staff seemed busy. Ah, as if I had approached Haneul and asked what the matter was.

“Em, excuse me. I'm out briefly”

I said in a little hurry and without waiting for an answer from them I immediately came out of the room and looked for Haneul's whereabouts.

***

I saw him leaning against the wall right in front of the tightly closed party room. A cell phone was still in his grasp and he was sobbing.

“Ehm..”.

My weakness made her jump in shock and immediately wiped away the tears that had soaked her cheeks.

“Sa... sajangnim.

He looked at me with a surprised expression then prepared to step away from me. But I swiftly withdrew his hand, making him stop his tongue abruptly.

“What happened?”

I asked seriously. All this time I've never seen a Park Haneul cry. I know he has a lot of personal problems, but he never showed it to anyone. As a co-worker who was with him at all times, I felt that I had a responsibility to make him comfortable working here. And if he's in trouble, then I'll be uncomfortable too.

“Eobsoyo. Nan gwenchana”'s

“I know what happened to you. Don't hide it from me, tell me. We're friends, right?”

I tried to persuade her to tell me something, but she still put her face down. His breath sounds heavy. Maybe because of the tightness of holding back the crying.

“The man... my ex-boyfriend.. he...”.

“Ne. Wh why? What's wrong with him?”

I still look at him with curiosity. Waiting for what other words will come out of his mouth. Right now we were standing face to face outside the room, in front of the party room. Everything is busy inside and I'm sure no one will come out before the party is over.

“A week ago, he officially divorced his wife”

“Mwo? The rich man who was betrothed to the daughter of a businessman? I remember your story about it. He accepted the matchmaking because he did not want to argue with his parents, right?”

“Yes, you're right”

Haneul raised his face and rubbed his cheek again with a palm. I refrained from reaching out my hand to wipe away her tears, not wanting any misunderstanding between us.

“Their wedding took quite a while. Almost a year. But Minwoo, my ex-boyfriend. He said that during that time their relationship went very badly. There was never any happiness between them. Every day we are always involved in a fight. And the cause of it all is, because Minwoo is always cold towards his wife”

“Didn't you stop connecting with that guy. How do you know about everything?”

“Yesterday we met and chatted a lot during lunch break. After narrating all the stories, I could not focus and concentrate on my work. Even when yesterday you made a mistake by calling me out of the blue. I couldn't respond to anything because my mind was too kalut”

“What did he tell you?”

“She said, she still loves me and wants me to go back to her. He will fight for me in front of his extended family”

This time Haneul was able to tell a fairly smooth story, although interspersed with a hiccup choked because it restrains emotions.

I also felt very enthusiastic about it. I know very well how Haneul felt when his lover who had even proposed to him went to marry another girl who had been betrothed to him. And at that moment he said that he could forget the man. I understand how he feels now when the man returns to his life and makes a very sweet promise.

Like scraping an old wound that's almost healed. Remembering painful memories that have been almost forgotten. That's all Park Haneul is feeling right now.

“Then why are you crying?”

“Since yesterday. I always get a phone call that terrorizes me. I didn't know the phone calls I received were from Minwoo's family or his ex-wife's family. But they always download me as the cause of Minwoo's divorce. They even insulted my family. and I. hiks...”.

For the second time the tears spilled unstoppably, Haneul again sobbed and could not bear to tell me again. His feet even trembled as if unable to support his own body weight. And this time, I couldn't hold my hands together to embrace her in my arms, just to calm her down and give her some encouragement.

“You don't have to cry. If you love her. Then fight for your love. If you don't want it anymore. Then reject it firmly”

Mumamku. Right now he's really in a state of chaos and I'm sure he must be feeling very confused. I rubbed his back as he buried his face in my chest and cried loudly.

“I love her, love her so much”

He muttered in the midst of crying, and I just smiled at him. This time I can feel how he feels about that man. Park Haneul's. Be excited to fight your feelings for her. If you love him, then never let go of that man for any reason. You're too perfect to be hurt, and me as your friend would be so happy if you were happy.

***

Gyuri POVs

Since I had a conversation with the female staff who were very pleasant, they did not stop asking various questions about my relationship and Donghae oppa. Praise does not cease to fall for me. They said that Donghae oppa and I are a very compatible couple and envy everyone. Hem, hearing that I can only smile with a face that must be reddening.

I circled my gaze around to look for Donghae oppa's whereabouts. He was talking with Eunhyuk oppa and other staff. Why is he not among them now?

“Em..

I said kindly to some of the female employees who have been swarming around me since. They nodded back and smiled inviting me.

I hurriedly approached Eunhyuk oppa who was also chatting with his comrades, they looked very familiar with each other. It must be fun to have lots of friends who appreciate each other. And it was very visible among the people in this room.

“Oppa, I'm looking for my husband. Wasn't it with you?”

I asked with an innocent look, and made her almost extend her hand to touch my head. Eunhyuk oppa is used to doing that, but we are in the middle of a lot of people and he certainly doesn't dare to do it.

“So he came out in a hurry. Just try looking there. Or maybe she went to toilet”

“Jeongmalyo? Hum, araseo. I'm going out to look for him. Thanks”

My reply then smiled briefly before leaving them.

***

I pushed the door of the room open and turned my steps to the side. A very unpleasant sight to see. Suddenly my chest hurt and my breath became congested.

Donghae oppa, he's hugging a woman…

“Oppa..”

I muttered with a choked voice. Donghae oppa was hugging a woman very tightly, his hands seemed to rub the woman's back gently. Something that makes me feel so bad right now.

“Gyu... Gyuri... Gyuri-ah.

Donghae oppa seemed to loosen his arms as he saw me standing right in front of him. My legs suddenly felt weak, even I could not keep my own body balanced.

The woman in his arms turned to face me, and I could clearly see her face. Tears that wet her cheeks, the reddened tip of her nose and her eyes that look swollen. The woman was crying.

He's got Haneul unni.

God, what are they doing in this place? What happened until Haneul unni cried in my husband's arms. After yesterday I caught him hugging in the office, he did give me an excuse that I foolishly believed in. And now it's happening again. I saw it with my own eyes.  Why can they do this? Why Donghae oppa could do this behind my back.

“Honey... I.. I can... I can explain it... to you...”.

Donghae oppa stuttered as she tried to say something to me. My gaze was still on Haneul unni who just bowed his head without saying anything. Nice Lee Dongahe-ssi, you were caught cheating on me with your own personal assistant, and my suspicions have been true all along. You brash man.

“Gyuri-ah, come on.. I can explain everything to you…. But not here, let's talk somewhere else.”.

Donghae oppa clasped my right hand trying to persuade me. But I didn't see his face at all. I don't want to see his face right now because it's too upset. I didn't want to look into her pretty eyes, because it turned out that she was harboring a big lie. Traitors.

“Let go of my hand”

“Darling, please listen to me ingi...”.

“LEKEPAS AKU” Jeritku with full of emotion.

I threw out his hand violently and with all my might swung my leg to run and get away from him. I don't want to see his face for now. This incident was too painful for me. Lee Donghae fucks. You even dared to do this to me after everything you got. You dare to hurt my heart.

Are you seeking revenge because I did that before? Did you make me sick on purpose because I hurt you? You said you only loved me. You easily forgave me when you found out I was still in touch with Jinki when we were officially married. It turns out that this is your revenge. It turns out this is your revenge on me.

Like a madman, I ran out of the hotel and stopped the taxi. I know he's after me, but I don't care. I just kept crying in the speeding taxi, I even screamed loudly until the driver looked confused. It was too emotional at this moment to listen to his explanation. And I don't know if I can forgive him.