TRIFLES OF LOVE

Crackled

“ Baek let me explain....its not.. What you think it is .” Usually Su-Ho is a very composed lady but when it touches matter upon the incident of eight years ago, her mind will completely scrambled to the point that she did struggle to form words.

“Su-Ho, you are not a liar. So, why lie to him? You should tell him what happened between us back then”Joon-Woo’s tone was over bearing.

Su-Ho, let me ask you this. He is your ex boyfriend right? Did he or did he not touch you? Did he kiss you? “ Baek Hyeon walked towards Su-Ho. In all the time that she has known him. This was her first time seeing him this serious. The expression in his eyes was nearly murderous.

Su-Ho and Baek Hyeon had been together for a while, but most they’d ever done was hold hands and kiss ; they haven't gone all the way yet. Perhaps it was because Su-Ho was a traditionalist at heart, and baek with marriage in mind had been willing to hold it off.

Now, upon hearing that the woman he had Worshipped as a goddess had been tainted by another. he could no longer hold back his rage.

Su-Ho didn't want to lie to baek. She had been kissed against her will. However, if she told him the truth now wouldn't it deepen his misunderstanding?

Just as she struggled to figure out the best way to explain everything to baek., so it did be easy for him to understand. Joon-Woo voice rang out again.

Looks like you didn’t know we slept together eight years ago either; since it seems there are many things you don’t know.

Joon-Woo words are like a bomb shattering what little remained of Su-Ho senses.

She would never in a trillion years thought that Joon-Woo would bring up what happened those years ago so carelessly. And with such careless expression on his face.

This wasn’t supposed to happen, it really didn’t feel like it’s something Joon-Woo would do. Had the past eight years turned him into someone new entirely?

Joon-Woo when did you become so shameless and hateful Su-Ho could no longer form a complete sentence.

You asshole what did you say? Baek demanded, his eyes was red as he grabbed Joon-Woo by his collar.

A smile tugged at the corner of Joon-Woo lips as he glanced over at Su-Ho casually.

Looks like you two haven’t gone that far yet. It seems Su-Ho doesn’t like you that much.

You bastard! What did you say? I’m going to kill you! While at that baek hurled his fist at Joon-Woo face.

Joon-Woo dodged aside with great agility. Immediately after baek charged over and threw another punch. This time it was to quick to react to.

Joon-Woo stumbled back several steps wiping of the blood at the corner of his lips. He said in a cold voice “it’s fine I will take this punch since Su-Ho has been under your care for the last few years”. But you won’t get another chance.

Alright then hit me back. Come on, asshole. What gives you the right to treat Su-Ho like that? Even if you are her ex, it’s all in the past now.

Why did you come back looking for her? Baek was nearly mad with rage. He almost went crazy when he heard Joon-Woo say Su-Ho slept with him eight years ago.

Eight years ago, how old was Su-Ho then ? seventeen? She was still a naive high school girl..

Ignoring Joon-Woo warning he charged at him again like a crazy beast.

This time, however, Joon-Woo didn’t dodge. Instead, he threw a punch at baek face as he rushed at him, making baek crashed to the ground

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Baek! Are you alright? Su-Ho immediately ran over, trying to help Baek Hyeon to his feet.

To her surprise, however, Baek Hyeon forcefully shoved her to the side, and she nearly fell to the ground.

“Get lost, you immoral woman. It none of your business! Don’t ever touch me. You are making me sick by barely looking at you”.

Su-Ho face was soaked with tears. She shook her head feeling hurt. “ I didn’t betray you baek, please believe me . Those were all things That happened in the past. It’s over between me and him a long time ago.

“I should believe you ? About what? Is it the fact that you are still a virgin? Or the fact that you kissed him ? Which of these should I believe? Baek mocked., wiping the the blood off his lips .

Su-Ho looked down, tears were dropping down her cheek. She didn’t reply.

Why aren’t you saying anything? Is he wrong? Or you are going to tell me you are still a virgin? Baek demanded as his gaze full of disdain as he glared at Su-Ho.

“Su-Ho I thought you were a decent girl, someone I could grow old with. I truly wanted to marry and devote my life to you so we could build a good life together.

I never thought you'd be one of those tramps. I must have been blind to think that I spent so much time courting you in college, not daring to touch you like you were some kind goddess. I've got to be to be f***ing blind! Baek laughed. You f***ing played me b***h!”.

Baek you can hit me or curse me all you want, but you are hurt let's go to the hospital first.

Su-Ho stumbled to her feet as she tried to help baek get to his feet, but he pushed her away.

“ Don't touch me, Su-Ho get your filthy and ungodly hands off me. Get lost I never want to see you again. Get out of here!”.

Finishing his ranting. Baek crawled up from the ground like an injured dog and took off.

Su-Ho standstill in place, sobbing silently.

She didn't know why things had turned out this badly. Hadn't life tormented her enough.

Why couldn't she just live like a normal person? all she wanted was to live an ordinary life, nothing more.

Su-Ho come back and marry me. Joon-Woo voice sounded from behind her. It's a statement not a discussion nor a plea. It sounds like an order, one that doesn't seem to have room for objections.

Su-Ho knew that the joon family had that kind of power. People from the joon family were privilege from birth, and in their world they are like gods who could do whatever they want to do.

Right years ago she did learn this the hard way, and brutally paid for her mistakes. It seemed that, like her, it wasn't over for Joon-Woo either.