#25.

Park Min-ah was having a hard time at work, constantly watching her superiors. She worked hard, but her recent relationship with Lee Han was making it difficult to concentrate.

Especially, what happened last night wouldn’t leave her head. She vividly remembered going to the convenience store without properly wearing underwear at Lee Han’s instruction. The shameful memory made her face flush.

,What exactly is our relationship? Why did I even do that…?,’

She couldn’t concentrate on her design work because of her troubled mind, and eventually, she messed up the image work.

,Get a grip! How can an intern make such a mistake? Don’t let this happen again!,

,I’m sorry…,

Park Min-ah, who kept bowing her head and apologizing, headed to the pantry to take a breather, feeling depressed.

As she was drinking coffee and sighing deeply, she heard someone enter and looked up. Director Lee Min-ho was standing at the pantry door.

,Oh, Min-ah-ssi. What are you doing here?,

,Ah, hello. Director-nim.,

Park Min-ah quickly greeted him, flustered. But instead of returning the greeting, Director Lee Min-ho leered at her chest with a lecherous gaze and smiled.

,How are you adjusting to the company these days? Are you learning a lot from our team?,

,Ah… yes, I’m working hard.,

Park Min-ah forced a light smile, hiding her discomfort. Director Lee Min-ho placed his hand on her shoulder and continued.

,Good, I’m glad we have a hard-working intern on our team. The kids haven’t been doing a good job, so I’ve been hoping someone like Min-ah-ssi would join us. If anyone above you harasses you or if the work is too hard, tell me anytime.,

,Yes, thank you. Ah, I have work to do, so I should get going. Good work!,

Park Min-ah felt uncomfortable with Director Kim’s hand on her shoulder, but she just smiled. She quickly returned to her seat to avoid his touch, but as soon as her senior saw her, she got annoyed.

,Min-ah-ssi. Are you spacing out again? Are you that clueless?,

,I’m sorry… I won’t do it again.,

Swallowing a sigh, Park Min-ah lowered her head. A boss who commits sexual harassment, a senior who nitpicks… the hardships of company life were endless.

Then, last night’s memory suddenly came to mind. The moment when Lee Han kindly comforted her as she teared up from the shameful stares at the convenience store… Even if the whole world blamed her, only that man comforted her.

,At least that person… believes in me…,

Before she knew it, Park Min-ah’s heart was becoming more and more dependent on Lee Han. She couldn’t refuse any of his instructions. She was gripped by the fear that if she left his side, she would be abandoned. Where will this dangerous and morbid relationship end? But it had already reached a point where it couldn’t be stopped.

–

The familiar routine repeated itself. Every night, led by Lee Han’s touch, Park Min-ah roamed the apartment complex without underwear, her excitement not subsiding. At first, it was so embarrassing and shameful, but now, she was strangely becoming indifferent.

And when she returned to Lee Han’s office, a fierce act towards the final climax awaited her. At the moment she surrendered her body to Lee Han’s touch on the sofa, nothing else in the world mattered.

Park Min-ah’s moans, writhing on the sofa, filled the office. Led by Lee Han’s touch, she had already rushed towards the climax.

,Aheuk… Director-nim… please…,

Park Min-ah’s voice, whispering as if begging, was already soaked with excitement. In an instant, a wave of pleasure washed over her, and her small body convulsed, burying itself in Lee Han’s arms.

Sweaty, Park Min-ah lay there for a while, still immersed in the afterglow. Lee Han hugged Park Min-ah, who was breathing heavily, and whispered in her ear.

,Min-ah-ssi, you’re really amazing… I can’t believe you follow me so well…,

Park Min-ah smiled ecstatically at the compliment. Even though she knew that the praise was leading her down a dangerous path, Park Min-ah couldn’t refuse. It was as if only he recognized her…

She wanted to believe that all of this was love. No, she had to believe it. Gripped by the fear that she would be abandoned if she left him, Park Min-ah had no choice but to follow Lee Han’s every word.

,As long as I have Director-nim… I’m happy…,

Park Min-ah doesn’t know how to escape from the distorted relationship and even considers herself happy. She has become like a tamed pet, with no choice but to rely on him.

Accepting the abnormal as normal, and believing without a doubt that it is love… Perhaps she had already come too far to return to normal. Her figure is gradually falling into a deep swamp.

Park Min-ah had no other choice but to cling to Lee Han. Perhaps she thought that she had already crossed a river from which there was no return.

Before the afterglow of the climax had even faded, Lee Han pulled Park Min-ah, who was breathing heavily, into his arms. He brushed her sweaty hair aside and said something unexpected.

,Min-ah-ssi, you don’t have to come tomorrow. How about taking a break?,

At that moment, Park Min-ah’s heart seemed to stop. Was she being abandoned? She looked at him with terrified eyes and asked.

,Did I… do something wrong? Please tell me… I’ll fix it…,

Looking at Park Min-ah, who was begging in a trembling voice, Lee Han gave a cold smile. He stroked her shoulder and said.

,No, you didn’t do anything wrong. I just thought Min-ah-ssi should take a break. You can come back in two days.,

Even with those words, Park Min-ah’s anxiety did not disappear. She looked at Lee Han with pleading eyes, her lips trembling. She was like an abandoned puppy.

Lee Han stared at her for a long time, then slowly brought his face closer. Feeling his trembling breath, he kissed her lips.

He intertwined his tongue gently and kissed her deeply. Park Min-ah held her breath and surrendered her body to him. Her mind was fading.

,’…I have to do as Director-nim tells me… That’s the only way he won’t leave me…,’

Repeating her firm resolution in her head, Park Min-ah focused on the kiss. She had no choice but to follow all of his orders without question, as if they were absolute good.

If she were to lose him… The fear suffocated her.

Lee Han, who had taken his lips off, whispered.

,Go now. Get some rest, and I’ll see you in two days.,

Park Min-ah, staggering, left the office and headed towards her apartment. But the anxiety did not disappear.

She already missed Lee Han desperately. Like an addict suffering from withdrawal symptoms… She desperately needed his touch and voice.

,How am I going to endure it, for two days…,

One side of her chest felt empty. Lee Han watched Park Min-ah’s back as she swallowed her tears and walked, with a blank expression.

She didn’t realize it at that moment. That she was not being loved at all… That she had merely become a plaything of desire…

–

During the two days, Park Min-ah endured each day with anxiety. On the surface, they were ordinary days, but they could never be ordinary for her. Already addicted to the twisted relationship, she had to tremble with anxiety.

,Hey, Park Min-ah. Are you going to handle your work like this?,

Park Min-ah was startled by the voice of her senior, who was finding fault with her. With her heightened sensitivity, she retorted to the abuse, unlike usual.

,But this was clearly according to what Department Head Kim instructed…,

,What? Are you arguing with me right now?,

Fortunately, her colleagues around her dissuaded her, and the situation did not escalate further. But the senior’s criticism continued.

,No matter what you do, you’re just an intern anyway. In other words, that’s all you’ll ever be.,

After the argument with her senior, Park Min-ah sighed.

,Park Min-ah-ssi, could you spare some time?,

Park Min-ah was startled by the director’s voice. She entered the director’s office and sat down, nervous.

,About this incident… it was caused by Department Head Kim’s incorrect instructions. Park Min-ah-ssi is not at fault.,

She looked up with surprised eyes at the unexpected words.

,I’m sorry. I made things worse.,

,Given the situation, I think you handled it well. We know that you have been working diligently. We hope you will continue to show us your good work in the future.,

Park Min-ah had a dazed expression after hearing the praise. To have her efforts recognized…

In fact, this incident was due to the senior who had been causing trouble for a long time. Her reputation within the company was also not good, and she tried to reprimand Park Min-ah as usual, but it only backfired.

What was revealed in the testimonies of her co-workers was that Park Min-ah had been working diligently as an intern. The management, who had recognized her efforts, did not take this matter seriously and dismissed it as the senior’s fault-finding.

The problem was Park Min-ah. She was mistaken in thinking that it was not her efforts that were being recognized, but that all of this was possible because Lee Han had given her a break.

Now, Lee Han was becoming the absolute being in Park Min-ah’s life. A morbid obsession was consuming her.

As soon as the two days were over, Park Min-ah hurriedly left work. As if a lost child was running into her mother’s arms, she ran to the management office.

Now, his touch and every word were everything to her. She would follow any order… Park Min-ah’s distorted love deepened.

–

As soon as Park Min-ah entered the management office, she ran to Lee Han. Her desperation was felt in the way she hugged him and kissed his lips.

Lee Han hugged Park Min-ah with a gentle smile. He embraced her as if she were the most precious being in the world.

,Min-ah-ssi… I missed you…,

Park Min-ah sighed ecstatically at his whisper. Lee Han slowly laid her down on the sofa and began to caress her. Park Min-ah’s body trembled whenever his skilled touch stimulated her sensitive areas.

Lee Han caressed her nipples with his lips and ran his fingers between her legs… Park Min-ah felt like she was about to reach her climax just from his breath touching her skin.

,Aheuk… Director-nim…,

Eventually, the climax came. Her whole body contracted, and she was engulfed in intense pleasure. Lee Han seemed satisfied and wiped away Park Min-ah’s tears. Then, he took out a small device.

,Min-ah-ssi… this will make you feel even better…,

Park Min-ah writhed violently as the vibration of the vibrator touched her sensitive area. It felt like her head was going blank from the continuous stimulation. Crying tears of pleasure, Park Min-ah repeated in her mind.

,’This is love… it’s definitely love… it’s not wrong…,’

Muttering like she was hypnotizing herself, she surrendered her body to the climax that came like a wave.

After teasing her like that for a while, Lee Han whispered softly.

,Min-ah-ssi… could you come here before you go to work tomorrow?,

,…Yes…,

Her reason was paralyzed, and she felt like she would follow anything Lee Han said. With his voice faintly audible, Park Min-ah nodded weakly.

Park Min-ah took off her sweaty underwear as if it were natural and put it in her bag. As if it were a matter of course, without any hesitation…

Lee Han gave a faint smile as he looked at her. Even without him saying it, Park Min-ah now doesn’t wear underwear at this moment on her own. She has been completely tamed.

,Then… see you tomorrow, Min-ah-ssi…,

,…Yes, Director-nim. I’ll see you tomorrow…,

Park Min-ah nodded with empty eyes and entered the front door. Her figure, staggering into the room, resembled an object.

A puppet being played with in Lee Han’s grasp… That was Park Min-ah’s position now.

The foreign sensation felt in her lower body as she walked, and the fear of not wearing underwear, were no longer anything to her. Only obeying his words, as if that was all there was to her life…

,’Director-nim is all I need… I just have to do as he tells me…,’

Rationalizing that all of this was love and that it was the right thing to do, Park Min-ah was falling into a deep swamp. Into an irreversible abyss…