Dark Secrets

Chapter 22: Oh … (2 of 2)

“No, you’re not. He regularly sees other women too, most of them are Japanese.” Diso shattered Dr. Han’s hope savagely.

“Diso-sunbae.” I grabbed his arm and shake my head to him.

I know that he’s straightforward but sometimes his honesty is too much to handle.

“I’m just waking her up from a dream.” Diso glances at me. “I can’t do anything about my brother but I can do something for this woman. She doesn’t have to be this miserable for someone who doesn’t love her back.”

“I hope the woman you love won’t love you back!” Dr. Han shouted at Diso. “You don’t know what it feels like to have an unrequited love because you’re always at the receiving end.” she stands up abruptly and left our table.

“I know you meant well, Diso-sunbae, but you should break it to her gently not like that.” sighing. “Is she going to be alright?”

“Don’t worry about her, it’s not the first time she let out her anger at me when Ace-hyung hurt her.” Diso continue eating his meal.

“So, you angered her purposely?” glancing at him curiously.

He nodded. “Let’s eat.” putting some meat on my bowl.

“Thanks. You should eat more too, you’re so skinny.” sharing to him some of my meal. “It’s hard to be caught in the middle, isn’t it?”

“Mmm.” he sighs heavily. “But I’m already used to it, I always clean up my brother’s mess with his women.”

Maybe that’s the reason he doesn’t want to let his true feelings show yet, he thinks that Pluto might be the same as his brother since Pluto is good-looking and being surrounded by women too.

He doesn’t want to get hurt and keep his heart safe from being broken by someone he loves.

“It’s so complicated between you two.” I said out loud while thinking about their situation.

“No, it’s simple. Ace-hyung is my brother and Dr. Han is my friend, I know my role perfectly only just it’s a hassle to be their mediator.”

“Ah … haha … right.” I just smiled at him even though we’re talking about different matter.

That same evening, Alessia and Troye went to sleepover at my place, I don’t know if I should tell them about Pluto and Diso but Troye noticed that I’ve been looking at him for a while.

“Spill it. Stop staring at me and talking to me in your head, I can’t read minds, darling.” Troye applying skin-care products on his face.

“I’m just curious, what if Tae Go didn’t kiss you that day will you tell him that you love him?” I asked him directly.

“Suddenly??!” he chuckles at me. “Maybe … Maybe not. It’s kinda risky so I’m not sure what to do.”

“Why are you suddenly asking about Troye’s love life, Desa?” Alessia looking at me curiously.

“I want to help these friends of mine to be happy together, they obviously love each other but they conceal it because they’re afraid to let go of what they truly feel.” sighing heavily.

“Friends?? As far as I know I’m the only gay friend you have, there are no other queer in SOS aside from me.” Troye reacted.

“That’s right. You only hang out with us; you’ve got other friends that we don’t know?” Alessia furrows her brows.

“Pluto and Diso.” I said in a lower voice.

“What??!” Troye exclaimed. “Hahaha! What makes you think that those two are sexually attracted to each other? Hahaha.”

“They’re closeness … and Pluto said himself that he loves Diso.” I reasoned out. “Don’t you girls notice it?”

“Well, yeah, they’re definitely close but I assure you both of them are straight guys.” Alessia protested. “Pluto marked you before right, and Diso is extremely nice to you. Baby girl, your conclusion is all wrong. Those two aren’t gays, they both like you.”

“I second in motion.” Troye raised his hand. “We shouldn’t tell you about this kind of thing but, your imagination is way out of the line.”

“Huh?? Why me?? No, that’s not possible, you two are just messing with me, right?” I don’t believe that those two like me.

“I can’t be wrong, that’s the scent I’m getting from Pluto and Diso when they’re with you.” Alessia reasoning her ability. “People tend to emit a sweet scent when they’re in love. These days Pluto is definitely smell like sweet chocolate unlike before he’s a bitter coffee, as for Diso, he smells sweet candy mint and not peppermint anymore. You, do you know what your scent is?”

“What is my scent?” sniffing myself.

“Steam bun that I don’t know what the filling is.” Alessia squeeze my face with both hands. “Hmm … I suddenly crave of steam buns, should we go and buy outside, Troye?”

“Nah, I’m good with potato chips. Go by yourself, I’m not going out anymore, I already applied this night cream on my face.” Troye said.

“Geez. Let’s go Desa.” she stands up and put a jacket on.

“Sure. I want to smell that steam bun you’re talking about.” coming along with her. “Don’t start the movie without us.” telling to Troye.

“Yeah, also buy me cola, I want it along with my potato chips.” he handed me money for his cola.

“Yes, master Troye.” taking his money. “I’m running errand for him now.” walking out from my place with Alessia.

“Well that’s my job when you’re not around.” Alessia smiles at me.

I still don’t believe what Alessia and Troye told me but when Pluto suddenly showed up at my place late afternoon while hanging my laundry, I suddenly remember what they said about him.

“W-What are you doing here?” I didn’t expect him to come so I’m surprised to see him.

“There’s a new bakeshop in Gangnam, I remember you like pastries and breads so I came to give you these.” Pluto showing me the plastic bags of various breads and pastries.

“Oh wow! Thanks. You bought one of each?” taking the empty basket to set it aside since I’m done with my chore.

“Uh-huh.” he comes in to my house. “I’m coming in.”

“You already done it before you said it.” sighing as I follow him inside. “What are you doing in my kitchen?”

“I’m making you latte or you prefer tea, what do you want?” he asked while taking out the ingredients from his paper bag.

“Latte, I guess. You know how to make it?” checking the pastries and breads he bought. “You came here to bring me these and make a drink for me?” grabbing one to have a taste. “Why?”

“Because I want to know if that bakeshop is good and if I can make my own latte now.” he said without thinking much.

“Ah, so you want me to be your taster?” I want to ask him if what Troye and Alessia said is true but I don’t want to embarrass myself.

“Uh-huh. What else should I come here for?” he smirks at me.

Yeah, that’s impossible, I shouldn’t assume things unless they said it themselves that they actually like me.

“What do you think? Does it taste good or bad??” he asked anxiously after he served the latte to me.

“I’m actually not sure but it does complement the taste of this cinnamon swirl bread. Why don’t you try it yourself since you haven’t eaten anything sweet yet?” continue eating the bread.

“Tch.” he took my cup and drink on the same spot where I took a sip.

“That’s … haist, never mind, it doesn’t matter.” I rest my case. “So, how does it taste?”

“Almost right but I think there’s still missing, why can’t I get the perfect taste of the latte I want?” he puts down the cup on the table. “I’ll make another one.”

“Suit yourself.” I took my bag on the side and make space on the table for me to study while eating.

After a few minutes, he made another cup of latte for me to taste first before he drinks his own creation himself.

“Mmm … I can taste it better than before, is this the latte you preferred?” I glanced at him who’s waiting for my comment.

“Let me.” he took my cup again and drink from it. “A little bit adjustment of the taste, but you’re right it does taste better.”

“Gosh, even in making latte you want it to be perfect.” I continue on studying while drinking the latte he just made since I already had a lot of pastries earlier.

“Baby, try this one.” he gave me another cup of latte to taste.

“Mmmh … I like it.” nodding at him. “How did you do it?” taking another sip of the latte even if it’s still hot.

“I’ll write the procedure for you but if you’re having a hard time to follow the instruction, I’ll make it for you.” he smiles at me.

“Is there anything you can’t do?” putting down the cup that he quickly snatched.

“I’m not talented in sports.” he uttered before he drinks.

“It’s alright you’re talented in dancing anyway.” I watched him sit beside me. “Ah, right, I like the pastries from that bakeshop.”

“I could bring you pastries and make latte every Sunday, what do you think?” he put his left arm at the back of my chair like he’s embracing me. “What are you reading here, baby?” leaning closer to look at my book. “You’re handwriting is so small just like your hands.”

“Ah … haha … can you just drink your latte and eat some bread over there.” pushing him slightly away from me. “You’re invading my private space, and stop calling me baby, when it’s just the two of us.”

“What should I call you then sweetheart, my love, or my wife?”

“Tch. Just call me by my name and stop calling me with endearment, you’re such a flirt, you know that?” shaking my head to him as I turn my attention back to my book.

I just know that he’s eating while drinking his latte so I just let him be on my side and when I’m done studying for last week lesson he’s sleeping while facing at my direction.

I could stare at his handsome face all day but why am I doing it??

I pushed my chair back to get up from my seat and he immediately wake up with a frown on his face.

Ah, right this guy doesn’t like to be disturbed when he’s sleeping.

“S-Sorry. I’m done studying and I’m about to clean the table so …”

“Prepare your bed for me.” he ordered me like a king and if I don’t follow, I think he’s going to skin me alive.

“Y-Yes, Sir.” I immediately make my sofa into a bed for him. “Wait, why I am so obedient to him??” I looked back at him and he crossed his arms while glaring at me. “He’s so scary.”

As soon as I’m done fixing my bed for him, he lay down without a word a continue his sleep that I interrupted earlier.

“You’re an uninvited guest but you act like this is your house and I’m your maid.” I muttered while looking at him getting comfortable at my bed. “How come I have a friend like you?”

“Are you talking back at me??” he turned his head to face me.

“No, I said I’m cleaning the table and kitchen now.” I turned my back against him and clean the mess he made at my small kitchen.

After I’m done with the kitchen, I went outside to get the clothes I left to dry and put them all in the basket to fold inside the house.

“Hey, aren’t you going home yet? It’s already sunset.” folding my clothes as I try to wake him up again.

“Can you cook?” he stretches his hands upward.

“Yes, why?” I glance back at him.

“Prepare me some dinner, I leave after that meal.” he rests his face on his palm while leaning on the head of my sofa bed.

“Hey, do I look like your maid? Why do you keep on giving me orders?! This is not even your house. Go home and ask your chef!” I yelled.

“I only want to taste the meal you cook since I prepared you latte earlier and bought you pastries and breads.” he pouted like a kid.

“F-Fine. I don’t want to be ungrateful so I’ll prepare you dinner after I fold my clothes.” I can’t reject his request because he’s asking something in exchange for what he did today.

“You’re wearing flower designed underwear?” he’s staring at my underwear at my side. “Aren’t you too old for that?”

“Hey! What do you care?! Also, stop looking at my underwear!” I hide my underwear behind me right away.

“You’re so cute.” he chuckles. “Do you want a TV here? You don’t even have something in here for entertainment.”

“I don’t need a TV. I don’t stay at home most of the time anyway also it’ll just consume electricity and added to my bill aside from the rent and water I pay monthly.” I reasoned out to him.

“Then keep me entertain, I’m bored.” he suddenly pulled me closer.

-End of Chapter 22-