Chapter 29: Will this home visit lead into SOMETHING?! (3)

"You know," He paused for a while and furrowed his brows, "You are acting strange."

"Am I?" I laughed nervously and looked away from his gaze. "You're exaggerating things."

"You must be planning something," he added. "Tell me, what are you thinking?"

"H-huh, no. I-I'm not planning of anything at all."

"Okay, then you may go now?"

"Why are you trying to drive me away?" I stood up and put my hands on my waist. "Aren't you even going to tell me, 'thank you'?"

"Well, I already said it earlier." He also stood up and crossed his arms. "I said, 'Thanks.'"

"I didn't hear it," I retorted.

"Why don't you wash the used utensils first?"

"I'll wash them later, and I'll give it to you tomorrow." He replied as he ran his fingers through his hair. "What else do you need?"

"Umm,"

"See? You don't have any business here anymore, right?" He leaned over and put both of his hands on my shoulder. "You can go now, okay?"

I stared at his face. He has gotten better ever since he ate food and drank water. My gaze lowered down to his neck, then to his lower body. If only I can make him take off his shirt. I mean, does it have to be the same in my 'vision' where I was wiping his body with a piece of towel? No, right? As long as I confirm him as the reincarnated prince who has a mermaid's tail birthmark on the lower abdomen, that's the most important thing.

"You are staring at me like a hungry cat," He furrowed his brows at me and squinted his eyes. "Why are you looking at my lower body?"

"Well, I just wanted to ask if---"

"Are you thinking of perverted stuff?" He asked me as he took a step backward and covered his body using his arms. "Your stare is making me feel weird. You know that's considered sexual harassment, okay?"

"What do you mean sexual harassment?" I took a step forward and crossed my arms. "I'm not thinking of anything at all, and I just wanted to ask if you have any birthmarks?" My hand grabbed his shirt and tried to pull it upwards, but he stopped me using his free hand.

"This is sexual harassment," He insisted and didn't let go of my hand, "Unwanted touching of the person's clothing, hair, or body."

Oh no, I can't let him overpower me. I tried to wriggle my wrist on his grasp, but he was stronger. I tried to use my other hand, but he stopped me from doing it. I can't use both of my arms anymore.

"Do you think it's safe for you to be acting this way?" His grip on my wrist strengthened, and for a moment, I got scared. "A grownup woman can't be doing this type of thing in a man's house,"

My mind went blank. Seungwoo seemed very serious that I looked away from his blazing gaze.

"You told me we are friends," He started to loosen his grip, "But you shouldn't trust men too much, okay?"

"But, I only wanted to ask you if you have a birthmark--"

"No," He said firmly. "Get out,"

"But--"

"Get out."

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Mother of Christ. I was kicked out, yet I couldn't confirm if Seungwoo was the man who had the birthmark. All I know is that his place and the place in my 'vision' were similar. He said he lives alone, so that means it is more than fifty percent that he is the reincarnated prince who has the same birthmark as I am. Or maybe he has a little brother or an older brother for me to find out? I mean, the location is confirmed, but I not sure if it was Kim Seungwoo or not.

He told me about sexual harassment when I just wanted to know if he has a birthmark. I don't intend to make someone feel oppressed or sexually harassed.

I sighed.

Come to think of it from his perspective, could it be an unwilling advancement on my part too? If it happened with a guy I thought of as a friend and tried to do the same, I guess I'll feel uncomfortable? Wait, does he think I am a pervert?

Did I act like a pervert earlier? Was I acting like a horny piece of shit more before?

How can I face him tomorrow? We will be starting to work with the project exhibit tomorrow! I shook my head hard as I was walking home. My phone suddenly rang; I slid the green button to answer it.

"Hello,"

"What's up with your voice?" Rina-sunbae's voice sounded like she was worried about me. "Why do you sound so dejected?"

"I'm okay," I replied, "You want to know what happened?"

"Of course!"

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Another day at work. Anxiousness was prevalent all over my body. I couldn't help but think what words will I say to Seungwoo to eliminate the awkwardness that I am feeling. I dragged myself to the design team's room, minutes before eight in the morning. I poked my head to see the people inside, but I was only greeted by some people that I am acquainted with within the design team. I don't see Seungwoo, nor his shadow, nor his soul.

I let out a deep sigh, "He's still not here, I guess."

"Who are you looking for?" A familiar voice suddenly spoke to me from the back; I turned to look around and found an angelic, pure looking man smiling at me. "Miss Li,"

"CEO Seo, good morning!" I greeted him with a smile and a small nod. The person next to him was Seungwoo; I gave him a half-hearted smile. "Good morning to you too, Mr. Kim."

Seungwoo walked briskly to past CEO Seo and approached me, "It's been a while since I heard you addressing me formally,"

I grinned, "What do you mean by that, Mr. Kim?" I tried hinting at him to stop it while glancing over to CEO Seo. When CEO Seo stopped over to the two of us, I smiled sweetly at him. "I always try to keep things professional, don't you agree?"

Seungwoo snorted while raising his brows, "Is that the reason why you came over to my house and----"

Panic has stricken all over my body, and all I could think was to make him stop yapping about what happened yesterday. I had had people talk about my work ethics last week; I can't let them talk about me spending a day at my co-worker's place, right?

I inhaled as I could. Whenever you face a stressful situation, your sympathetic nervous system triggers a flight-or-fight response, providing the body a sudden burst of energy. Well, I choose to fight.

"I didn't come over to your house, Mr. Kim!" I covered Seungwoo's mouth forcefully to stop him from his blabbering, "I only sent you an email regarding our plans for the project exhibit for you to review over when you arrive at your house!"

He held and pulled my wrist downward so he can free himself from my grasp; I glared at him, trying my best to make him realize the situation.

"Mr. Kim and Miss Li, the two of you must be close." He commented, "It's good to see members from the other department have a great bond."

"Yes," He smiled at CEO Seo. "We. Have. A. Great. Bond. Are you envious?"

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