SELA - 35

“First, write down what Secretary Yoon wants.”

While Sa-hee hesitated, Ji-hyuk brought a pen and paper and handed them to her. Staring at the blank sheet, she wavered countless times—Should I? Shouldn’t I?—her thoughts tangled in confusion.

“Secretary Yoon. Look at me.”

Suddenly, Ji-hyuk called her name. Sa-hee, lost in her turmoil, turned to him as if entranced. His gaze was deep and tender.

“Put everything else aside and just look at me. Shin Ji-hyuk—just this one person. Ask yourself if he has value to you or not. That’s all.”

“......”

“For the record, Yoon Sa-hee is the only valuable existence to me right now.”

She almost cried. Biting her lower lip, Sa-hee bowed her head deeply. Her hands trembled on her lap. It was time to make a decision.

“You won’t regret it.”

Ji-hyuk’s voice seeped into her ears like thick tar. No, I definitely will. I know it, but... I can’t help it.

When she finally looked up, her expression was serene. She picked up the pen.

1. The duration is two months. Once the period ends, neither party will hold onto or inconvenience the other.

“That’s all... for me.”

When she handed the paper back, Ji-hyuk’s expression darkened as he read the first clause. But it soon smoothed over.

“People can change their minds quickly. Is this really all?”

“Yes.”

“Then I’ll write the rest.”

“Okay.”

Am I insane? This might be a choice that curses herself. But she couldn’t help it. It sounded like an excuse, a justification—but she truly couldn’t resist. She could no longer push away the person who called her his only valuable existence. Her greed was too great.

Even after accepting the terms, her mind was in turmoil. She washed her face with cold water while Ji-hyuk sat upright, pen gliding smoothly as he wrote.

A moment later.

“Read it.”

Taking the paper, Sa-hee slowly read through Ji-hyuk’s conditions.

2. If one party requests to terminate the agreement during the period, the relationship will not end unless the other agrees.

3. There will be no distinction between what is yours and mine. Neither will reject the other’s goodwill. (Including financial support.)

4. We will live together during the relationship.

4-1. No matter the conflict or argument, we will share the same bed.

“And of course, no overnight stays unless under special circumstances.”

His casual tone made Sa-hee stare at him in disbelief. He merely shrugged.

“We haven’t agreed to date yet.”

“Isn’t writing Clause 1 your way of consenting? Just sign it.”

After a pause, Sa-hee took the paper and added one more line.

5. Do not force opinions on each other.

Ji-hyuk smirked when he saw it.

“Do you still need time to think?”

“Yes. A little.”

“Alright. Take your time.”

With that, Ji-hyuk stood and left. Alone, Sa-hee picked up the paper and stared at it.

“The chairman’s wife has been telling everyone at gatherings that the Vice President is getting engaged soon. You know what that means—marriage is coming.”

“I heard it’s the daughter of a Supreme Court justice’s family. Her maternal side runs a hospital business.”

The gossip she overheard from the office staff resurfaced in her mind. Rumors about his marriage.

In this world, his marriage partner was likely already decided. Someone who wasn’t her. If so, then fate here was different from the previous world. If they were just briefly meeting on a diverging path, wasn’t that okay? As long as it wasn’t the same ending where she married him.

A storm of thoughts clashed inside her, but in the end, Sa-hee picked up the pen again. Slowly, she signed her name. On the paper, their signatures now stood side by side.

Hearing no movement elsewhere in the house, she finally checked the bedroom. The dim, quiet space was just as it had been in the morning, curtains drawn and faintly lit. Ji-hyuk was lying there.

Closing the door quietly, Sa-hee approached and lay down beside his long silhouette. Feeling the bed shift, Ji-hyuk slowly opened his eyes.

“Decided?”

“Yes.”

She reached out, gently stroking his hair and cheek. Ji-hyuk blinked slowly before meeting her gaze. He understood—this was her consent.

Placing his hand over hers, he held it against his face. Sa-hee whispered.

“I’m scared.”

“Of what?”

“That everything will fall apart.”

“Not while I’m here.”

Her eyes wavered. Sensing her turmoil, Ji-hyuk pulled her close and kissed her. Their lips met, warm breaths mingling as they shared each other’s heat. His mouth was unusually hot, a lingering fever still within him.

His tongue slipped between her lips, exploring deeply. The wet sound of their mingling saliva tickled her ears.

“Ngh...!”

As the kiss deepened, soft moans escaped her throat. Taking this as a signal, Ji-hyuk rolled her beneath him.

His lips left hers, trailing down her jaw to the hollow of her neck—a spot he’d always found beautiful. He licked and nipped at the sensitive skin, drawing out more sweet noises.

At the same time, his hands worked quickly to undo her shirt buttons. The last few were ripped open impatiently. Though a flicker of guilt crossed his face, his urgency left no room for apology.

Once her shirt was off, Ji-hyuk pressed his lips to her shoulder, now bathed in soft yellow light. The delicate curve was irresistibly endearing.

He kissed her neck, collarbone, shoulder, and upper arm aimlessly before sliding a hand under her camisole. His palm soon cupped her breast.

“Sit up for a second.”

Wrapping an arm around her, Ji-hyuk pulled her upright. In one swift motion, he tugged off her camisole and bra, tossing them aside without a glance.

Exposed, Sa-hee averted her gaze and crossed her arms over her chest. But when Ji-hyuk leaned in to kiss her again, she instinctively wrapped her arms around his shoulders instead.

“Don’t hide.”

His whisper, hot against her ear, made her nod. His voice, thick like fog, left her no choice.

Pushing her back down gently, Ji-hyuk buried his face between her breasts—more precisely, taking a stiff nipple into his mouth. The sensation made her arch her back. As he licked and sucked, her moans grew louder.

“Ah—hk...!”

Still holding her nipple between his lips, Ji-hyuk watched her reactions before swirling his tongue even more deliberately. Then, he slipped two fingers into her mouth, which she obediently sucked.

Her tongue lavished attention on his fingers until they were dripping wet. When he finally pulled them free, a string of saliva connected them briefly.

“Vice President...”

“Hmm?”

Her flushed face pressed into his shoulder. Ji-hyuk kissed her cheek briefly before moving to remove her skirt. The side zipper gave way easily.

Now clad only in her panties, Sa-hee burned even hotter under his gaze. When she tried to cross her legs shyly, Ji-hyuk wedged himself between them, stopping her.

His hands slid down her thighs with firm pressure, mapping every curve from her calves to her ankles. His scrutinizing gaze was almost unbearable.

“You’re wet.”

His voice, thick like morning mist, made her jolt.

“Since when? Since the kiss?”

Her face was already red to the tips of her ears. The thought of him seeing how soaked she was made her want to disappear.

“Or was it when I sucked your breasts?”

Suddenly, his palm pressed against her damp panties, rubbing in slow circles. She gasped, arms falling away from her face. Meeting his eyes, her breath hitched. He was smiling lazily.

“If I touch you like this... how about this?”

His fingers traced her swollen clit through the fabric. A whimper escaped her as she bit her lip. When she tried to squeeze her thighs together, his body between them prevented it.

“You’re so mean...”

Ji-hyuk chuckled at her complaint, his fingers never stopping their teasing.

“Should I make it even worse?”

Before she could answer, he hooked his fingers into her panties and pulled them down. The cool air against her exposed skin made her shiver.

“Look at you...”

His voice was rough with desire as he took in the sight of her glistening folds. Sa-hee covered her face again, unable to bear his intense stare.

“Don’t hide. I want to see you.”

Gently prying her hands away, Ji-hyuk kissed her palms before lowering his head between her thighs.

“Ah—! Wait, Vice President—!”

Her protests dissolved into a moan as his tongue swiped through her wetness. He licked her slowly at first, savoring her taste, before focusing on her clit.

“Ngh...! Hah...!”

Her hips jerked involuntarily as pleasure shot through her. Ji-hyuk held her down firmly, his mouth relentless.

“You taste so good...”

The vibrations of his voice against her sensitive flesh made her toes curl. His fingers joined his tongue, slipping inside her with ease.

“So tight...”

He curled his fingers, stroking that spot inside her that made her vision white out. Her back arched off the bed as she clutched the sheets.

“I-I’m going to—!”

Ji-hyuk didn’t let up, his tongue and fingers working in tandem until she shattered. Her climax hit her like a wave, her body trembling as she cried out.

Panting, Sa-hee lay boneless as Ji-hyuk crawled back up her body. His lips found hers again, letting her taste herself on his tongue.

“Now...”

He unbuckled his belt hastily, his own need evident. Sa-hee’s eyes widened slightly at the sight of his erection.

“You’re... big.”

Ji-hyuk smirked at her nervous observation.

“Don’t worry. I’ll make it good for you.”

Positioning himself at her entrance, he paused.

“Last chance to back out.”

Sa-hee shook her head, wrapping her legs around his waist.

“I want this.”

With a slow thrust, he filled her completely. Both gasped at the sensation—her from the stretch, him from her tight heat.

“Okay?”

She nodded, adjusting to his size. Ji-hyuk began moving, setting a steady rhythm.

“You feel amazing...”

His voice was strained with restraint as he focused on her comfort. Sa-hee’s nails dug into his back as pleasure built again.

“Faster...”

Complying, Ji-hyuk snapped his hips harder, driving into her with increasing urgency. The bed creaked beneath them, their moans mingling in the dim room.

“I’m close...”

Sa-hee’s walls fluttered around him, signaling her impending climax. Ji-hyuk reached between them to rub her clit, pushing her over the edge.

“Come for me.”

With a cry, she clenched around him, her orgasm ripping through her. Ji-hyuk followed soon after, spilling inside her with a groan.

Collapsing onto her, he rolled to the side to avoid crushing her. Both lay breathless, hearts pounding.

After a moment, Ji-hyuk pulled her close, pressing a kiss to her forehead.

“No regrets?”

Sa-hee shook her head, curling into his chest.

“None.”

For now, in this moment, that was enough.