The next day Euijoo showed up to work with a small cut on his lips

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His work mate didn't say anything at first

It was shocking, Euijoo used to talk good about his man

But lately all he does is hurting him

Euijoo would say he is clumsy and fell on his own, but who is that dumb to get fooled

A bunch of files fell to the floor
Euijoo bend down to help the person gather them

"Please tell me it's not what I am thinking about " Wonyoung said as she covered her mouth

Euijoo quickly picked the papers and handed them to her and walked away from her in a hurry to his desk, ignoring her reaction

The woman hurried behind him

The two sat at their respective seat
But the girl won't stop staring at him

Can you stop?" He told her

"Euijoo, you are making us worry about you do you understand" wonyoung his neighbour in working desk told him

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"I know he did it " she slamed her hand on the table
Earning a judging look from him

And causing everyone to look towards them and notice

Sorry.. "

It was pointless covering it up now

"He promised... he won't do it again"
Euijoo replied reassuring her and himself

"Then he should keep his promise, what is this" she pointed at the marks at his wrist as she held it

Euijoo took his hand back

It was a mistake, he apologized and I forgive him "

Those words shocked her even more
Seriously "
Does he even loves you ?"

It was the most simple question yet and sadly euijoo couldn't answer it

You are stupid stupid!"

I am really stupid right? " Euijoo said his eyes filling with tears

"I am sorry, I didn't mean to insult you"
Wonyong stood up to hug him

"You don't know how precious you are
Yet you let that man lay his han...

Can you stop! Euijoo raised his voice at her but regretted instantly

What was he thining, it's Wonyoung for god sake the sweetest and most caring person
Wonyoung I am really sorry " he immediately apologized

"No.. I understand"
Wonyoung couldn't just sit and watch until her friend lose their life

She left somewhere god know where in the middle of the working hours
Probably to snitch to the most person euijoo didn't want him to find out

Euijoo didn't ask , cuz he know they would argue again

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After half an hour sung Hanbin his boss showed up

Yes euijoo still worked for him

They still had maintained a professional relationship despite them having a past together

Well they weren't a thing
Euijoo simply rejected his love confessions
And Hanbin had stopped pursuing him since euijoo chosed someone else, and he respected his decision

Or that's what he told Euijoo

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Euijoo stood up as Hanbin approached him
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"Sir"

"You may sit down"

Euijoo did as he was told while Hanbin made a half turn behind his chair then placed a hand over his desk and leaned on it

Is everything alright euijoo?" he asked with a faint smile and almost in whisper so other workers doesn't hear their conversation, and took this chance to check him out with his eyes

"Yes " euijoo answered simply
That's when Hanbin's hand hovered over his but he didn't touch it

And euijoo gulped in fear

Your wrist !"
He said with a voice filled with worry and his hand clenching into a fist

Euijoo quickly covered it up with his sleeve
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What is happening to you Ej?"

Sir my work is done, can I leave ?"

Hanbin's face frowned

If you say ... that you are fine I would believe you
But.. after seeing this
I am afraid to tell you my answer to your question will be no "

Mr sung "

No is a no Ej!, Its safer for you to stay here than to be at home " he made himself clear

Hanbin was still so protective of him which made Euijoo want to cry

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and that's how Euijoo was assigned for other work and stayed for 2 additional hours after work
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The work place was going to close soon
Only euijoo and hanbin were left inside the whole building

Euijoo gathered his stuff and was going to leave finally

Hanbin too

Euijoo" Hanbin couldn't stay quite, his heart was sinking aching at the youngers sight

are you really going back to him"

"Please don't make it hard for me, don't know what mr jeang told you but it's not as bad as you think ok?" euijoo faked it

Hanbin walked closer to him as they were standing at the entrance of the building now

"Years ago you asked me to stop caring about you.. that you had found someone whose love was enough remember"

I did respect your choice...... I wish I didn't"

But now I can't accept the thought of you showing up to me beaten up everyday, and you should understand my feelings "

I understand that ok, can I leave?"

No! Don't you get it !"
Hanbin got angry

Euijoo tried leaving but he wouldn't let him and kept blocking his attempts
making the older lose his mind

"Hyung why are you doing this" euijoo yelled at him anger raising in him

"Why are you doing this to yourself Ej !!

"Because.... there is something everyone doesn't understand !!!
Euijoo said abd tears couldn't be stopped at that moment

"There is nothing holding you back , you are lying to yourself!!!"

I love him !!"

Hanbin stood there speechless

"Euijoo, break up with him!" He said

Euijoo continued to sob while shooking his head in disapproval

The older wanted to hug and comfort him so badly but he knows euijoo won't let him even in this state
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Suddenly a car parked by them

And euijoo could never feel relieved to see Nicholas like this time

He came to pick him up

Euijoo wipped his remaining tears and got in the car

Nicholas didn't notice his state, sincerely his eyes were darkly staring at the other male

He knows what he is thinking

But he will make sure he never gets what he wants from him now or in the future
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