Once Love Begins - Chapter 15. Part 2

Chapter 15. Part 2

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She watched him walk in front of her, focusing on the back of his neatly kept neck. Suddenly, he grabbed her wrist tightly, making her cry out in pain.

His hand felt strong as if he could easily hurt her. She remembered the times he had pinned her down. She tried to calm herself, thinking the feeling came from the change between cold and warm surroundings.

Inside the small elevator, the air felt heavy and hard to breathe. She swallowed nervously, feeling the pressure around her.

The guilt from what happened with Joo-chan the day before still lingered. A warning echoed in her mind, telling her not to let it happen again.

Then, it hit her—she hadn’t been carried on his back, she had just bumped into him by chance. There was no reason for her to act guilty and keep her head down.

As the elevator doors opened, he twisted her wrist, making her cry out in pain. He only let go after they were inside the house, angrily yanking off her robe and tossing it onto the couch. Normally, she would have felt tense, but now she was irritated and exhausted, only wanting to rest.

“It’s a sin to be kind to a jerk who’s into you. You know that, right?” His sharp eyes pierced into her.

“I’m already married, so why does it matter? He knows I’m married,” she replied.

Anyone could have thought she was cheating on someone.

She unbuttoned her coat, feeling her chest tighten. With a blank expression, she looked up at him.

“I’m tired. I’m going to bed,” she said.

She picked up her coat and turned to leave for her room, but he stopped her.

“Where are you going?” he asked. “You haven’t finished what you were supposed to do today.”

“What was I supposed to do?” she asked, looking up at him.

He gave a lazy smile and tugged at her shirt, her face going pale as she realized what he expected from her.

“No, don’t!”

She slapped his hand away hard, but her frustration only grew as he still managed to pull her pants down. He was being unreasonable.

Yesterday, she had let it slide, but today, something felt different. She didn’t want to go along with it. Her mood darkened.

Her frustration finally boiled over as she yelled, “Why her and not me!”

She hit his chest with her hands, tears pouring down her cheeks. Her emotions were spiraling out of control, and she couldn’t contain her anger.

“What have you two been doing all this time?” she demanded, her voice shaking with emotion.

“Why wasn’t I included?”

She couldn’t understand why he was treating her like a criminal, all because she had once been carried by another man.

He had gone out for drinks with his ex-girlfriend countless times, and she had never protested.

Her vision blurred with tears, and she suddenly realized she was standing there in just her underwear.

“I told you, I had nothing to do with Hee-young,” he insisted.

“You’re lying!” she shot back, her voice filled with accusation.

“Believe what you want. Just don’t drag me into your morning drama like I’m part of it,” he replied with a smug expression.

She bit her lip hard, tasting blood, as her stomach churned with a mix of anger and hurt.

“And,” he said with a cold smile, “I don’t care if you’re with other guys. Do you even understand why I care?”

His eyes gleamed with intensity, though his smile was unsettlingly calm.

“Are you planning to sleep with other men while carrying my child?” he accused, his stare sharp and threatening.

She froze, feeling the weight of his words like a physical blow, his eyes darting as if he was contemplating something drastic.

“No way,” she stated firmly, her voice shaking but resolute.

Suddenly, he shoved her shoulders back onto the couch, forcefully spreading her legs wide.

“Do it,” she asked, trembling, unsure of what would come next.

“Why?”

He rubbed the tip of his p*nis against her v*g*na, causing her to flinch with pride.

“I want it in right now.”

“Mmm… hmm!”

“Yes, I want it in here, too,”

She whispers, listening closely to the squirming. 

Without care, a huge d*ck was pushed inside.

“Aaahhhhhhhhhh!”    

The p*nis entered and took in the deepest part of her. She hated it, but her body wanted it.

It was soaked through and through, and every time he moved his hips, the water splashed out with a cracking sound.

He soaked his thighs and the covers of the couch. She moaned even though she knew she was soaking them.

His whole body shook with every hard movement. He closed his eyes and felt himself bobbing up and down. His p*nis was hard.

“Ahh, ahhh, ahhh!”

“Don’t you dare say that nonsense about sleeping with another guy.”

He raises his upper body and looks down at her lying helplessly on the couch. His hips move back and forth, thrusting repeatedly.

Her mouth drops open as he thrusts in and out of her in short bursts. She wants to say something, something about how she doesn’t care, but every time she tries to speak, she shakes her head against the shaft of his p*nis.

“‘Tell me if you want, I’ll f*ck you anytime,'” he says before she can even think about it.

She hated him anyway. Her body was hot, rising with pleasure. She breathed raggedly and let out a low moan. Her nerves were centered in her body.

Her head is pounding, and she feels a tingling sensation along her spine. He thrusts his p*nis against her inner walls, causing discomfort. 

Her v*g*nal walls tighten around his c*ck. He pauses, then increases his speed. She feels breathless. Every bone in her body feels like it’s breaking. 

Her head snapped back. He took her n*ppl* into his mouth and tugged as hard as he could on her n*ppl*. The n*ppl* was rolling like candy.

She wonders if he’s working because his face looks so casual, but her sweaty fingertips tell her that he’s having s*x with her. 

With a low groan, he arched his back and pulled her close. She stroked her sweaty body. Carefully, his p*nis slipped out, and he throbbed and spurted cum.

He sighs and wipes it off with a tissue, treating it as if it were a waste.    

She yawned and closed her eyes. She was so tired. He lifts her body, but she cannot open her eyes.

A moment later, something fluffy touched her back. She opened her eyes slightly to see the familiar, pure white ceiling. She rolled onto her side and curled up.

“Peaches. I want to eat…” she murmured.

“Peaches?” he questioned, puzzled by her statement.

He wondered if she had mentioned peaches before without realizing it.

She settled down beside him when he didn’t react and wrapped her arms around him.

“Where are the peaches now?” she asked again, in a soft voice

He remained silent.

“Go to sleep,” he instructed gently.

He kissed the back of her neck and moved down to her shoulder before tucking her under the blanket.

She listened for any sign of movement at the door and slowly closed her eyes.

She fell asleep quickly.

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“This seems a bit pricey,” she said, looking at Joo Chan. He shrugged.

“I was expecting you to buy something delicious. he teased.

He called her on a weekend morning. She had been sleeping a lot recently and forgot about her appointment. She rushed to get ready and stepped outside to find him waiting for her.

He had come to pick her up because it was snowing, and he wanted her to be careful. He made a reservation at a place she recognized.

The restaurant is well-known and has been featured on television multiple times. The food is exceptional, and it is a popular spot for couples to propose.

“I was joking. Enjoy your meal.” The sweet appetizer made her mouth water. She may have overindulged. He laughs and pushes his bowl in front of her. 

“Oh, I’m not sure.” She felt puzzled.

‘What’s happening to me? I’ve never had such strong food cravings before. I’m always hungry and can’t seem to resist food,’ she pondered.

Yesterday, she visited a coffee shop near her house and indulged in three slices of cake. Later, she felt sick all night, so she didn’t feel like eating anything.

But today, when she saw the strawberries as appetizers, she couldn’t resist and devoured them eagerly. She blushed profusely as Joo Chan smiled and assured her it was fine.

“Does it taste good?”

“Yes.” She had a hearty appetite, finishing all of her appetizers.

“It’s good to see you enjoying your food,” he remarked warmly as she wiped her hands.

The dishes kept coming, and she forgot all about her earlier stomach issues as she happily savored each dish.

“The restaurant is famous for a reason. We’ll have to come again next time,” she said as the plates were cleared and dessert was served.

“Actually…” Joo Chan, who had been staring out the window without touching his dessert, spoke up.

“I’m going to study abroad.”

“Oh…” She had known about his plans to study abroad, but she hadn’t expected it to happen so soon, so she hesitated.

“When are you leaving?”

“January.”

“That’s soon,” she replied, feeling a pang of disappointment. She suddenly felt lonely when she realized that Jaeho was in the army and Joo Chan wouldn’t be around anymore.

Her emotions were out of control, causing her eyes to turn red. This embarrassed both of them.

“I’m sorry, what about watermelon?” she asked, trying to change the subject.

“I’m taking it with me,” he replied.

“I’m going to miss you so much,” she confessed.

As they talked, she looked out the window. Snowflakes fell gently, adding to the peaceful atmosphere. The bare branches of the trees swayed in the wind, reflecting her feelings of vulnerability.

She let out a yawn, feeling full from the meal.

“Let’s head home,” she suggested.

“Okay,” he agreed.

Needing rest, she didn’t feel festive among the Christmas decorations in the restaurant.

“I’ll pay for it,” she insisted as they got into Joo Chan’s car. She tried to pay, but he refused. He said that it was already paid off.

“I have money,” she protested. But he insisted that he had already settled the payment.

She nodded.

“The snow is making traffic heavy,” he remarked, noting the challenging road conditions.

Glancing out the window, she noticed heavy snowfall. Her eyes widened as she spotted two familiar figures entering the restaurant: him and his ex-girlfriend Hee-young. If she had stepped out a bit later, she might have bumped into them.

“What’s the matter?” he asked, sensing her unease.

“Oh, nothing,” she replied, forcing a smile.

She turned away and stared at her hands in her lap. She felt a wave of nausea wash over her, wondering if she had eaten too much.

“…”

She thought anxiously, ‘Could it be because of overeating? Or maybe it’s my period coming? It’s always so unpredictable. I hope I’m not pregnant.’

After bidding him goodbye, promising to meet him once more before he departed for his study abroad program, she left with a heavy heart.

She hurried home and went directly to the bathroom. Sure enough. She saw blood and realized it was her period. She was relieved. Weakly, she stumbled to her bed, but unlike usual, she didn’t feel any pain.

She felt pain earlier, but it suddenly disappeared, and she was unsure if she should take a pill or not, after some thought, she decided against it and returned it to the drawer.

The memory of him and Hee-young together flashed in her mind. She curled up and closed her eyes.

A slight twinge in her lower stomach came and went, but it wasn’t painful.

She felt tired, so she pulled the blanket up to her head and mumbled,

‘I’m tired…’