Pick Up the Rejected Pure Love

Chapter 65: The Assailant

Dont be sorry. And dont force yourself to be so strong.

With just one sentence from Eun-ha, my heart sank with a heavy thud.

A part of my heart began to ache incessantly.

It was probably just a word of comfort for not being able to achieve the target...

Just that, and yet, my heart was in constant turmoil.

At the same time, it was hard to suppress the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside.

I bit my teeth hard, trying to endure, but it wasnt easy.

I struggled to escape the words Eun-ha had spoken, but the more I tried, the deeper I seemed to be drawn in.

I knew my current emotions were utterly unexpected.

But it felt like Id longed to hear these words from someone for a very long time.

You worked hard. Lets take a break.

Eun-ha snuggled into my embrace and said.

I hugged her tighter, wanting to feel more of Eun-has warmth.

Thank you for saying that.

Han-gyeol seems a bit tired, should I carry you home?

How could Eun-ha carry me? Its not okay, youll get hurt.

Ah- you never know until you try. Ill carry you!

Eun-ha stepped out of my arms and swung her bag to the front.

Then, showing me her small back, she told me to get on.

Han-gyeol, hop on.

It seems like you will collapse immediately.

Dont worry. Ive gotten stronger lately.

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Eun-ha was so confident that I cautiously wrapped my arms around her neck.

Due to the height difference, she couldnt fully carry me, but Eun-ha struggled forward, grunting.

I was dragged along but we collapsed without even making it a meter.

Ugh- its indeed too much.

I told you so.

Ah- I wish I could carry Han-gyeol around like this too. Should I start doing strength training?

Why go to such lengths.

At my words, Eun-ha adjusted her bag again and said to me.

But still, I want to be able to give Han-gyeol a ride on my bicycle when hes tired, or carry him like this.

Huh? Just hugging me like now is enough. Thats plenty of strength for me.

Still, I want to do for Han-gyeol what he does for me.

Really? Then dont carry me, just do something else.

Just say it. Ill even pluck the stars from the sky for you!

I couldnt help but laugh at Eun-has spirited behavior.

Lets go out and have fun, considering weve been buried in studies lately.

Where do you want to go? The movies? Karaoke? A PC room?

I want to hang out at Eun-has place, eating delicious food till late.

Really? What do you want to eat? Chicken? Pizza? Pork? Bossam? Spicy pork? Tonkatsu?

Hmm- I want both chicken and pizza.

Okay. Lets have a party today since the June mock exams are over. Party.

Eun-ha was trying her best to lighten my mood.

Normally, I would have said it was okay, but today, I decided to just go with it.

Right. Lets party today.

Lets go quickly, not to waste time. Well order food when we get home.

Eun-ha and I headed straight for her house.

As we got on the elevator, I suddenly wondered if someone was at home.

But is anyone at your place?

My brother might be. He hasnt been going out lately.

I see. We can order various foods and share.

Yeah, lets do that. But were claiming the chicken legs.

We got off the elevator and pressed the door lock code.

When we opened the door and entered, there were no shoes to be seen.

What? Looks like hes out, seeing there are no shoes.

Just change clothes and then call to check.

Yeah, yeah. Han-gyeol, your clothes are in my brothers room, right? Change and come out.

Okay. Eun-ha, no peeking~

Who, whos peeking-!

Just kidding~

I teased Eun-ha and headed towards Eunwoo Hyungs room.

The moment I opened the door and stepped in, something startled me.

Wow!

When someone suddenly screamed, my first thought amidst the shock was to protect Eun-ha.

Overcoming the stiffness that gripped my body, I immediately grabbed the unidentified assailant by the chest.

I placed my foot in front of the assailants and used my right foot as a pivot to rotate my left foot.

As I pulled the assailants arm, their feet lifted off the ground.

Uh-?

The assailant uttered briefly, suspended in mid-air.

Then with a loud bang, I threw them onto the floor.

The noise must have been loud, as Eun-ha quickly burst out of the room.

Han-gyeol-! What was that noise?!

Eun-ha! Call the police...! The police...!

Ugh...

Despite feeling scared and anxious, I held onto the assailants arm tightly.

Dad! What are you doing over there?!

Where?! Where is your father-?!

I couldnt comprehend the situation and looked around.

But other than me, Eun-ha, and the assailant, there was no one else.

Han-gyeol...! That, that man is my dad-!

Excuse me?!

Oh no. This is bad.

Is that your father...?

Could you, could you let go of him first...?

***

Eun-ha was applying a plaster to her fathers back as he lay on the sofa.

Ow! What the! Dad, why were you scaring Han-gyeol like that?!

I was just curious to see how strong your boyfriends heart is. Didnt expect him to be this strong.

Im so sorry-! I didnt realize and...! Are you hurt badly?

I apologized sincerely from the center of the living room, bowing deeply.

Your name is Han-gyeol, right? Do you know what my dream was when I was young?

No. What was your childhood dream...?

You see, ever since I was young, I used to look up at the sky whenever things got tough.

Yes, yes.

Looking at the vast sky, it felt like my mind was clearing up. It was comforting.

I see.

So, as a child, I dreamed of being a pilot, soaring in the sky. But my parents insisted that a pilot was out of the question and sent me to engineering. Nevertheless, I always kept the unfulfilled dream of being a pilot hidden in a corner of my heart.

Suddenly, what is he talking about?

Thanks to Han-gyeol, I finally fulfilled that dream today. Even if it was just for a moment, I flew.

Im so sorryyy!

It was a buildup.

Dont say things that would trouble Han-gyeol! Dont mind it, Han-gyeol. My dads childhood dream changes every day.

But still, Im worried if youre seriously hurt.

Hahahaha! Its okay! Its okay! Im actually happy that my daughters boyfriend is a strong man! Isnt this what young people these days call a huge win?

Huge win, what? Im dying here-! How did you know we were coming and why were you hiding there?!

I casually asked my son about the return time~ But you came later than I thought? Emptied the shoe rack and waited.

Dad. Why go to such lengths?

Just for fun~

He had the same personality as Eunwoo Hyung...

Im still sorry, though.

Dont be. If anyone should apologize, its me. Sorry for the mischievous prank. So, how is it dating my daughter?

Ah, its incredibly happy! I receive a lot of help from Eun-ha. We spend every day laughing.

Oh~ My daughter is that good?

Yes. Shes very kind and gentle.

Eh? We dont have such a person at home- Aaack! Daughter! Dad is hurting!

Eun-ha pinched her fathers waist.

Just say nice things...

I see you were right. My daughter is kind and gentle. Although she mercilessly pinches her fathers waist.

Yes. Im learning a lot while dating her.

Thats good to hear. Ah, you havent eaten dinner, right? Buy something with this.

Eun-has father laboriously took out a card from his trouser pocket.

Well gratefully have it.

But when did you come, Dad?

Came this afternoon. Ill be here for a few days.

Is the project you were working on finished?

Well, its finished for now.

I was simply listening to the father-daughter conversation.

Eun-ha kindly explained for my benefit.

Ah, my dads a developer.

How about it? Want to work under me, my daughters boyfriend? Ill treat you well.

Thank you for the offer, but programming doesnt seem to be my calling.

Is that so? Thats a pity. Well, spending all day with your father-in-law can be a bit much, right?! Hahaha! But its the son-in-law who should feel uncomfortable, not me, right?

Youre getting ahead of yourself...! We havent even been dating for a year. Were still students.

So what? Love either ends in marriage or break-up. If youre going to do it, better do it early.

The tension was so high, it wasnt easy to keep up.

But then, Eun-ha looked at me with a slightly expectant look.

Should I respond? What if she thought I was presumptuous?

If you give your permission... Id like to.

Wow, straightforward, I like that. How many kids are you thinking?

That far?

Even Eun-ha seemed to think this question was a bit too soon.

She pressed her fathers waist with her finger.

What are you talking about?!

Ouch! Daughter. Youll break your dads back.

Dont say things like that to Han-gyeol. Children...! Were still high school students.

Just asking, thats all.

Her father chuckled.

Still, if Eun-ha and I were to marry soon...

How about one daughter and one son?

At my remark, Eun-ha and her father just looked at me silently.

Maybe that was too much. But then her father burst into laughter.

Hahahaha! Yes! Have a daughter and a son! Will the first be a girl?

What are you saying, Han-gyeol?!

Eun-has exasperated reaction echoed alongside her fathers laughter.

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