After hours of driving and ssing with each other, we finally arrived at our neighborhood. As I expected, prying eyes followed Agent Helios’ car as soon as we ca in. It didn’t help that it was Saturday morning, and lots of people were outside walking here and there doing their usual stuff.
It was a good thing the car was tinted, but as soon as I stepped out, our annoying neighbor, Mrs. Park, greeted with a question she didn’t manage to keep for herself.
"Ye-Ji’ya, you’re back!" she greeted with a smile, but her eyes were as malicious as ever. She wore casual clothes, probably on her way to the market. "I see you bought another luxury car. How amazing of you. Was it from a new sugar daddy? Co on, no need to be shy. Why don’t you introduce to so? Huh?"
Ugh. If only I were allowed, I’d kill her right now. This ugly, pesky ajumma! (married or middle-aged woman)
The people here always assud that I was selling my body because I managed to buy our house and a luxury car. I’m not allowed to reveal my job about being an agent, and they wouldn’t believe that I landed a nice, high-paying job since they never saw attend any college university they knew of. Plus, I’m a woman and still young. How else could I get so much money in such a short amount of ti?
’Haah... It’s so annoying dealing with these kinds of people. Look at how the other neighbors already turned their eyes unto , waiting for my answer.’
"You’re still as nosy as ever, Mrs. Park," I replied sarcastically. "No matter how many tis you don’t believe it, I don’t have a sugar daddy. Who says only n can earn lots of money?"
"Tsk, don’t lie to . You just need to share so nice info, and I’ll be thankful and reward you once I land my own sugar daddy. How’s that? Nice deal, huh?"
"You know what? I don’t need to explain to you, so can you please, buzz off?"
"Co on, Ye-Ji’ya. Just introduce us to soone. My daughter, they’ll surely like her since she’s so—oh my goodness!"
She suddenly gasped in surprise. I turned around and saw Agent Helios behind . So he already got out of the car, huh?
’Ugh... this is so embarrassing. I didn’t want him to hear this kind of ridiculous stuff.’
"W-who..." Mrs. Park muttered, probably too stunned to see such a handso man. "Oh, my, good sir. Who are you? It’s the first ti I’ve seen such a fine young man."
The other people started murmuring as well, curious to know who he was.
"A celebrity?"
"An idol?"
"He’s so tall and good-looking!"
On and on, their murmurs went.
Agent Helios smiled his usual fake smile and greeted Mrs. Park.
"Good morning, ajumma," he rudely said, "I’m probably the sugar daddy you’re talking about."
What the—what did he just say?!
"But let correct you a little bit. The term sugar daddy is not quite right, you see," he continued. "Yes, I’m filthy rich, but I’m still young and very handso, and I never found the need to shower her with money since she’s so capable herself. Also, I’m her long-ti boyfriend and now her fiancé, so if I ever hear you speaking so rudely again... well, who knows what I’ll do?"
His eyes turned nacing, and he looked down at Mrs. Park. Then, he took out his phone and called soone.
"Good morning, dad," he said. "I just thought of a nice wedding gift for my beloved fiancée."
"Eun-Woo, what are you doing?" I tugged his sleeves and whispered. "Let’s just co inside. There’s no need to argue with these people."
But he just looked at and turned on the speaker to his phone.
"Oh, a gift to Ye-Ji’ya," Mr. Young-Jae replied on the other line.
Oh my goodness, he really called his father!
"Sure, son. What did you think of?"
"Hmm... how about ’peace,’ huh? It’s a really nice gift."
"Hm? Peace? How are you going to give that?"
"By buying the whole neighborhood that she lives in. There’s a lot of irritating flies here."
"Oh, I see. Sure, why not? Is that all? You should add so more. Renovate the surrounding area and turn it into an exclusive estate."
"Mr. Young-Jae, ahm... father, t-there’s no need to go that far!" I blurted out in my surprise. "Please, no. That’s too much. I don’t need such—ahh...." I tried to stop them, but I couldn’t believe that his father was agreeing to all this. Turning to Agent Helios, I called him and gave him the eye. "Eun-Woo, no!"
I shook my head and reprimanded him to stop this madness at once. But he pouted and acted sad like a sorry puppy. Oh my goodness, he’s really keen on doing this, huh? Since when did he care about ? If this was part of the sweet boyfriend act, it’s too much of a waste! There’s no need to go this far.
He then held my hand and brushed my cheeks.
"I don’t like it when my beloved fiancée is treated this way. You should have told sooner. Then maybe you didn’t have to suffer such insults all these years."
"But... but... It’s..."
Ugh. What am I supposed to say?
While I was lost in my thoughts, Agent Helios pulled close to him and kissed .
’I can’t believe this. What a show he’s pulling off.’
But this ti, his kiss wasn’t as naughty, passionate, or irritating as before. For whatever reason he had, he kissed gently and, rather, sweetly? Then, he smiled at with that handso face of his. At tis like these, he really looks like a perfect angel.
Ba-dump! Ba-dump! Ba-dump!
’H-huh? Why is my heart suddenly pounding? That’s weird. Anyway, he probably wants to buy this neighborhood to make it his base or sothing else. Don’t think it’s an act of kindness. He’s a stingy brat! I’m sure he had another plan in his mind!’
"I should have brought so insect repellent," he murmured.
"Huh? Insect repellent?"
"Ah, I ant bodyguards, so these insects can’t even think of getting near you." He then turned to his phone again and continued talking to his dad. "It seems like there’s a lot of things we need to prepare, dad. Can I borrow your competent secretary? And a couple of trustworthy people?"
"Go ahead, son. Use anyone as you please."
"Thanks, dad."
"Alright. I’ll be in a eting now. Talk to you later."
"Yeah, bye."
He turned to and smiled.
"Now that it’s settled, let’s go and et your mom."
"Ahh... right. Let’s go."
And so, we finally went inside while the whole neighborhood was all too stunned to speak any further. If Agent Helios was serious about buying the area, I couldn’t imagine how many people would lose their hos and livelihood just like that. And all because of a pesky gossipmonger. Oh well, she brought it upon herself and her family.
’I have to admit, though... that... kinda felt good. I’ve been used to defending myself and my mother all these years that I forgot how it feels to be protected. It feels... really nice, huh?’
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