Love for Love's Sake - Chapter 65
Chapter 65
“We can meet again tomorrow.”
“That’s tomorrow. Senior doesn’t know how I feel.”
“How do you feel?”
“Although we can meet again tomorrow, I feel sad when we part.”
Cha Yeowoon, whispering, looked downcast, so I turned and faced him.
He shouldn’t be too sad.
“Gosh. What should I do when my child is sad?”
“Haa…I shouldn’t have said that. Don’t tease me.”
“Should brother give you a kiss?”
“…”
“Is that a no?”
“…Come to think of it, I’m a kid.”
This child was really unbelievably cute.
“Close your eyes.”
I couldn’t endure it. As I came closer, Cha Yeowoon’s eyelids twitched weakly.
“I don’t want to.”
Cha Yeowoon said boldly, before lowering his head obediently.
The kiss was brief.
Nevertheless, we still had time.
We could be together a bit longer through the winter.
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Cha Yeowoon was jealous.
“Athlete Cha Yeowoon, congratulations on your new high school record.”
Cha Yeowoon, who was watching the smooth red lips curve into a smile, sipped his iced water.
Neither the lavish spread of an expensive barbecue restaurant in a private room nor the beef cooking on the grill registered in his eyes.
The only thought on his mind was the person smiling in front of him.
Choi Jinseo, someone he had met last year but had almost faded away in his memory, was now a memorable figure that couldn’t be forgotten. Was she attractive even last year? In the vague memories like mushy dough, her features became clearly carved.
“Yes.”
“You’ve set records in two events, so I’m looking forward to next year’s Asian Championship. Isn’t there also an international competition at the end of next year?”
A person with a pretty smile. As Cha Yeowoon recalled Tae Myeongha’s conditions, his mood worsened. Was Choi Jinseo kind?
“Yes.”
“Since the following year is the Olympics, it’s possible for you to earn the title of national representative by the age of 20. I heard the association praised you a lot, mentioning that you have the potential to not only qualify for the Olympics but also to compete for a medal.”
“Yes.”
“…Yeowoon.”
Tae Myeongha, who had been listening from the side, finally spoke up.
“If someone talks to you, you should respond.”
“I am.”
“Just nodding and making sounds like ‘yes, yes’ as soon as someone finishes talking is just being rude. That’s not having a conversation, is it?”
Cha Yeowoon glared at the grill resentfully. He felt it was unfair to be scolded. He had thought he would be meeting Tae Myeongha alone, but it turned out there was another person joining.
“You said you wanted to eat with me.”
“We’re eating now.”
“Isn’t calling someone out, making it seem like it’s just going to be the two, and then bringing another person a form of deception and not a genuine invitation?”
“Why are you talking back?”
“You two are cute.”
Unlike the busy two people, Choi Jinseo was relaxed. A bright smile had never left her face. Cha Yeowoon frowned. Was her smile pretty? He wasn’t sure because other than Tae Myeongha, he had never seriously considered anyone else pretty.
Tae Myeongha cleared his throat and pulled on the hem of Cha Yeowoon’s sleeve.
“Stop being stubborn and listen to the Team Leader. And I never said we were going to eat alone. I mentioned there was another person joining us.”
Tae Myeongha earnestly persuaded Cha Yeowoon. Once Tae Myeongha said that much, Cha Yeowoon thought it couldn’t be helped. He reluctantly relaxed his forehead.
“What did you call me for? Let’s cut the small talk and get straight to the point.”
“Cha Yeowoon. Talk nicely.”
“Thank you for congratulating me. What did you want to talk about?”
Choi Jinseo, who had been silent, chuckled and handed over her business card.
“I would like to reconsider my proposal about being a Flight model that you had declined last year.”
“As I mentioned back then, I’m not interested in that.”
“Cha Yeowoon. Why don’t you listen slowly while you eat?”
“I… ”
Well-cooked beef came into Cha Yeowoon’s mouth. Chew thoroughly. Chew while listening. Tae Myeongha diligently tried to persuade Cha Yeowoon.
Cha Yeowoon, despite being frustrated at the inability to speak, chewed harder on the meat, conscious of Choi Jinseo watching him. He wanted her to notice what kind of relationship he had with Tae Myeongha. He knew it was childish, but nevertheless…
“The Asian Championships will be held in China, right? I heard that the World Championships is scheduled to take place in Kenya. With the current support you’re receiving, wouldn’t it be burdensome in terms of cost?”
Choi Jinseo smoothly took the lead in steering the conversation.
It wasn’t easy to train without a proper facility at home. No matter how fast someone was domestically, without support, it was impossible to achieve good results at international competitions. There were limitations.
That was why Cha Yeowoon couldn’t participate in some international competitions last year. It was partly due to his grandmother’s hospital care, but competing abroad came with various burdens.
“We’re willing to support you according to the contract terms.”
“…”
Cha Yeowoon silently listened. Even if he wanted to speak, every time he opened his mouth, Tae Myeongha would put meat in it.
He recalled hearing a similar proposal last year. It was when Choi Jinseo came to the hospital, but he had passed it over.
His grandmother was already in a state where she couldn’t undergo surgery. Drug treatment was also difficult. She was dying every day, and perhaps he was similar.
It was a time when everything was falling apart.