I looked at them and felt absentminded for a while. Until Donghwa said sarcastically again, "Heh, you must expect me to say that, right? You're a con man." He paused for a moment, then shifted his gaze to look at me before he continued in a warning tone, "Chunghee, don't get close to him. He's not a good person. He's not as good as you think. Trust me!"

Before I responded, Daehyun interrupted, "Heh, I mean it, you know. But, still, it's up to you."

As soon as Daehyun finished his words, he glanced at me. The cold smile he had shown to Donghwa earlier gradually became gentler as he saw me.

"Daehyun, don't do that, please." I tried to convince him by begging him.

However, Daehyun seemed indifferent and immediately turned his face back towards Donghwa who was standing in front of us.

The silence lasted quite long that I could feel the tension between both of them. The atmosphere of hostility was terrifying. I could feel it in my blood.

By this situation, I immediately realized that Donghwa must have come to Daehyun and talk to him. I was sure that they must have argued like this a lot or maybe got into fights, but Daehyun always kept it hidden from me. It might be also the reason why Daehyun looked like he was carrying a lot of burdens when he came home.

In the silence, Donghwa's voice was suddenly cut off, "Keep your word or I won't hesitate to do something more unexpected to you. Keep that in your mind."

After Donghwa said this, the most impossible thing happened. Donghwa slowly began to bend his knees to kneel on the floor with both feet while lowering his head for a while before he lifted his face, showing how his facial muscles looked tense from holding back a fit of anger.

However, even though he was forced, I, who felt disbelief could only be silent without a word as I watched the person who always had that stubborn and disobedient impression would do something like that.

As far as I knew, Donghwa was a person who didn't want to hear other people's words, especially if those words were mocking or even insulting his pride. But, what I saw in front of me was something beyond my expectations, leaving me dumbfounded in startle.

This was completely impossible if I tried to think about it using common sense.

The rhythm of my heart, which had returned to normal previously, was now back to be irregular. Slowing down and faster, exceeding the tempo it should be, made my chest filled with something abstract that made it tight. I tried desperately to get my lungs working by inhaling as much air as I could so I wouldn't pass out.

Looking at Donghwa, Daehyun gave a cold grin. He said, "You must know that I won't accept any plea without you saying it directly from your mouth." There was mockery in the words.

Hearing Daehyun's words, Donghwa looked furious, showing his eyes that were sharp full of hatred, which didn't look friendly and delighted at those words of command.

However, even so, sacrifice forced him to humiliate himself.

Suddenly I felt sorry in my heart and felt bad, sensing the feelings that shouldn't even exist within me anymore.

However, being unable to do anything, I could only remain silent without a word as soon as I witnessed something beyond my sanity.

Gritting his teeth, Donghwa said, "I beg you, let me talk to him."

Donghwa, who had acted like a roaring lion, now had become a meowing cat. Without guts and being very obedient.

I looked at him with pity, but couldn't do anything, not even to speak.

Currently, I was standing in the most difficult situation. If God gave me the option of death, then I would choose to die right now.

Daehyun's gaze was far from friendly, I knew that he's just playing with him. Grinning coldly with an antagonistic attitude, he spoke but it was something I didn't want to hear.

"Alright then, I'll give you twenty-four hours to talk to him. After that, get out of here. But, don't try to take him away in this chance. Let him make his own decisions."

My eyes suddenly widened open, staring at Daehyun with a clear surprise in my eyes!

As soon as Daehyun finished his words, he turned towards me who was stunned behind his back. He touched my arms gently, revealing a smile while saying, "This is your chance to choose. If you decide to come back to him, then I will never interfere with your relationship. And if you choose me, then you have to follow me wherever I go."

Finishing his sentence, he kissed my forehead affectionately. With a glance, my eyes accidentally caught Donghwa's expression that seemed to be trying hard to suppress his anger.

Since a long time ago, he had always been possessive just so that no one would glance at me. He didn't even want someone to touch me.

However, at this time, he had just witnessed how someone else kissed a person he had been trying to protect all this time.

Meanwhile, Daehyun was about to leave. But, before he took a step, Donghwa, who was already standing in front of us, shouted, "You! I've done that stupid thing and you even gave me a time limit?"

Daehyun casually replied, "That's kind enough. Don't make me change my mind. Talk to him and persuade him whatever you want. If he chooses you, then take him away. However, if he doesn't want to, don't dare to take him away."

Donghwa chuckled, but his anger was still so intense. He commented, "You are so confident. Do you really think that I can't get Chunghee back? What are you willing to risk?"

I interrupted their arguments, worried that they might get into a fight. I spoke to Daehyun beside me, "I told you I don't want to talk to him. You also promised me that you won't let me meet him. Are you going to break your promise?"

Daehyun sighed, and said to me very calmly, "Chunghee, I've been trying to keep up, but you also have to understand my situation — my situation is very difficult right now. I have been living with you without certainty from you. It really tortured me, so this is the right time for you. Therefore, think about it carefully. If you want him to not interfere with our relationship—"

"What?! Our relationship?!" Donghwa suddenly cut in with his gaze darkening even further. His fist was about to fly towards Daehyun, but as soon as I glanced at him, his fist stopped in midair and slowly lowered his hand.

That's stupid. I didn't expect to be faced with a situation like this.

Do I have to choose one of them? Seriously!

I was sick of romance and wanted to live in peace. That's what I wanted.

Daehyun continued, "The point is, you have to talk to him. Whatever your decision, I'm sure it's for the best." He paused for a moment, then turned to Donghwa and said, "If Chunghee wants to come back to your side, then I would never show my face again. I'm going back to France."

I, who heard this, flinched speechlessly. In shock, I couldn't defend anyone in a situation like this. In my mind, I felt like being played around by two man.

"Heh, sounds good." Donghwa looked satisfied after hearing Daehyun's words. He said, "Then if you want to go now, hurry and go. I'm sick of seeing your face."

Daehyun looked at him sarcastically, but as a more mature person, he chose not to respond to his words. He swept his gaze at me, then said with a gentle tone, "Chunghee, don't push yourself. Listen to your heart's desire. I will accept whatever you decide. If you really want to come back to him, then come back. Don't hold back. Be honest with your own feelings."

A sincere smile crossed his face, then added, "I'll leave first. Remember, that this is your only chance to choose."

After his words, Daehyun immediately left, walking down the stairs without turning to me who kept looking at him, hoping that he would turn around and take me away with him ...

However, it seemed what Daehyun said was serious. He kept walking, then disappeared down there.

This was a one-sided decision. Daehyun didn't even care if I agreed or not. I thought he's tired of sticking with me, who didn't give him a chance.

But, what happens if I really come back to Donghwa?

Probably, the rest of my life would only be filled with guilt, considering the many sacrifices Daehyun had made for me.

In these two choices, I actually didn't get any advantage.

There was the sound of the door closing, now Daehyun really left, leaving me with someone I ... hated?

In a frozen state, my thoughts and feelings became one, then split into a more dilemma and painful, as if my heart had been blown in one firm grip.

While staring blankly at downstairs, where Daehyun had disappeared, I bit my lip hard, enduring the overwhelming feeling as if shaking my whole body.

This situation was truly bad. Donghwa's presence seemed to shake everything into chaos and dissolve the worst darkness.