chapter 34
<Episode 34> Help 2
[Hwimin]
“I will help you.”
“What… … ?”
Looking to the side, Si-eun was tilting her head with a slightly suspicious face.
I felt like I should be more specific.
“Your mother’s hospital bills and surgery costs, I’m going to pay all of them.”
As if surprised for a moment by my words, Si-eun’s eyes widened.
I said it with strength so as not to feel an unnecessary burden. It seems that there was not enough smoke.
To Si-eun, who was looking for something to say with a small mouth, I hit the player first.
“Of course, I don’t mean to just give it away. I hope to pay you back in the long run. Instead, I won’t take any interest. The deadline doesn’t matter. You can pay it back little by little when you can afford it.”
say it like this
Even if I couldn’t get my money back, I thought about what it would be like. Right now, I just want to help Si-eun. Even if it cost a little money, it was a no-brainer.
But Si-eun raised her eyebrows and asked.
“… … How much do you know?”
“I don’t know.”
“I don’t know what to say… … .”
“But, well, it’s probably less than all of my fortune.”
I don’t know how much money. You have no way of knowing until you hear it from Si-eun.
But Si-eun is at the level of being troubled to this extent. I was sure it was going to be a lot of money.
Well, if it doesn’t work out, wouldn’t it be enough to sell this house alone? It may be difficult to cash in right away.
After not responding to my words for a while, Si-eun opened her mouth.
“Are you kidding me?”
He also seems a bit angry.
“If that’s the case… … .”
“How would any country play a prank in a situation like this? I’m serious.”
added one word.
“Think of it as an investment.”
Si-eun tilted her head at the sudden words.
“investment… … ?”
“okay. investment.”
He nodded loudly and continued speaking.
“I want you to continue to cook delicious rice and do laundry and cleaning. You’ve done a great job as a housekeeper so far, so I’m very comfortable and happy.”
Thanks to Si-eun, I was able to eat properly. No more throwing away clothes while doing laundry.
If it was normal, this house would have been filled with garbage just like the one I lived in before. It is now clean with no dust.
All of this is thanks to Si-eun’s work as a housekeeper.
And I hope that life like this will continue in the future.
“So, I’m going to give you some kind of investment so that you don’t quit your housekeeping job because of this kind of hardship.”
He said with a force in his throat.
Of course, it’s all packaging. It must have been like this, but I didn’t mean to seriously invest. I just don’t want to see Si-eun sad.
However, if I had to say it this way, Si-eun would not feel any pressure.
How did Si-eun understand my words?
When I looked at my face, Si-eun was looking at me with a blank face with her lips open. It seems that the meaning of the word is not yet fully understood.
Soon after, Si-eun made eye contact. It was as if they were trying to find out the truth behind my words.
There is nothing to be afraid of. I’m serious. Without avoiding Si-eun’s gaze, he accepted it directly.
but after a while.
Si-eun shook her head.
“… … no.”
My proposal was rejected by Si-eun.
It’s not surprising. Considering Si-eun’s personality, it was. They want to receive only what they give, and they want only what they work for. With that kind of heart, it must be reluctant to ask for help like this from me.
No matter how much I add excuses so as not to feel burdened, the essence is the same. Doesn’t that mean that you’re going to pay a big buck in the end?
That’s how I convince myself.
Si-eun added a word with a slightly watery voice.
“Then I’m so sorry… … It’s going to be miserable again.”
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[Si-eun]
“I’m so sorry… … It’s going to be miserable again.”
It was only when I put these words into my mouth that I realized my heart.
I will use everything I have for me. That’s what Hwimin said. I was really grateful for that. I was so happy and moved that tears flowed, and I felt like I was about to burst into tears.
But I couldn’t accept it.
That is very sorry.
I don’t have the confidence to do that much for Hwimin. Preparing meals, washing and cleaning. There must be someone who can do it better than me. There is no reason to invest that much in me.
And above all.
It was too miserable for me.
okay. It was so miserable.
… … It’s like borrowing money from someone you have in your heart.
If I did, my situation would be very miserable. It seemed like he couldn’t stand it.
Hearing Hwimin’s words, I instantly felt that way.
okay. I see… … . Ironically, it was only when I faced this situation that I was able to face my heart directly.
Hwimin was sitting inside of me. Even if I deny it, it’s so full that it doesn’t make any sense any more.
I look at Hwimin.
Are you even trying to give a housekeeper this kind of help? I’m just doing a few chores for you.
There is a degree to being good. He doesn’t seem to think so himself, but Hwimin took care of me over and over and took care of me.
Seriously, why are you even trying to help me?
He spoke as if he didn’t care about others.
If I have any difficulties, I immediately notice and try to help.
So I’m such a Hwimin… … .
No, it shouldn’t be like this.
It is a feeling that should not be embraced as a housekeeper. If you have such feelings for a man in the same house, you will no longer be able to work. Besides, Hwimin is not interested in women. This heart obviously only leaves scars.
In order not to reveal the truth, I deliberately pretended to be strong.
“It’s okay if you sympathize. I didn’t really ask you for financial help. Don’t get me wrong.”
“Sympathy… … I mean.”
Hwimin repeated my words, seemingly surprised.
He bit his lip and spoke.
“Even if you don’t help me, I… … okay. I can endure it somehow, as I have always been.”
“Ugh.”
“So, just give up. Because I am fine.”
“… … .”
Soon, Hwimin closed his mouth as if he was at a loss for words.
It must have been meant to help. I spit out some harsh words.
Maybe it hurts Thinking like that made my heart ache.
However, he cannot accept Hwimin’s help.
If I did, the relationship between me and Hwimin would be irreversibly twisted.
“no.”
Towards me, who was surrounded by such worries, Hwimin spoke clearly.
“I will help you.”
“What… … ?”
“Of course, I have a heart that cares for you. This is what I want to do, it’s what I do for myself.”
There was no shaking in Hwimin’s voice.
‘Work for me’?
I had no idea what the hell he was trying to say.
Watching me waiting for my words to continue, Hwimin paused for a moment.
After looking at each other for a few seconds, Hwimin’s lips slowly parted.
“I… … Because I don’t want to see the person I like suffer.”