Ch.109A Cozy Stranger’s Home – 4

“This isn’t right, this isn’t right! This was never the plan!”

Lying still in bed, I feel increasingly irritated to the point of madness.

I want to rush out and take my anger out on some villains causing trouble.

But if I did that, Seojin oppa would be left alone with that guy. Kim Soohyun.

“And in my house, of all places!”

This wasn’t the original plan. I was supposed to take a shower right after coming home.

Change into the special underwear I bought thinking I’d wear it someday.

I was planning to seduce Seojin oppa, who only intended to sleep.

I wanted to mark him as mine, to stamp my claim on him!

But that bright red devil cat ruined everything.

As if she knew my entire plan, she ruined it perfectly!

“So annoying.”

Just thinking of Soohyun Kim’s face makes me irritable.

I want to go after her and tell her to get lost, but I can’t.

This cunning girl mentioned Seojin oppa and asked to be accepted too.

If I had said “no” then, it’s obvious what would have happened.

She would have asked why she couldn’t stay when Seojin oppa could.

And Seojin oppa would definitely try to escape from my house.

Though my plan is completely ruined, I don’t want that either.

If I let Seojin oppa leave now, Soohyun Kim will definitely snatch him away.

“One hundred percent. No, a thousand percent, ten thousand percent.”

Better to have them both sleep at my place where I can keep an eye on them.

…Ugh! Thinking about it makes me even angrier! That bitch!

How did she know to follow us here?!

And how does she know my address so precisely?!

“Should I just knock her out and pounce on oppa?”

At this point, I feel like I have nothing to lose.

If Soohyun Kim were just an ordinary girl, I wouldn’t be this desperate.

But of all people, this extremely strange girl is clinging to oppa.

She seems like she’ll be very difficult to get rid of.

I have a feeling that if I don’t make her give up quickly, things will get very tiresome.

“…No.”

But soon I had to shake my head.

I’m not some pervert desperate for sex or someone with unfulfilled desires.

I’m doing this to make Seojin oppa mine.

If that’s the case, I need to capture his heart, not just his body.

I brought oppa to my home because I was confident we could get along.

If I use force, do things my way, against oppa’s will…

I’d likely lose whatever chance I might have had.

How did I end up in this situation…

Knock knock―

I sensed someone at the door, followed by a knocking sound.

If it were Seojin oppa, I would have opened the door before he even knocked.

And I would have grabbed his hand and pulled him onto the bed with me.

“What.”

But the person beyond the door right now isn’t a guest, but an intruder.

“Let’s talk.”

“Nothing to talk about. Get lost.”

“I think there is.”

“There isn’t, so get lost.”

I subtly raised my energy to warn her.

I’m tolerating her because Seojin oppa is here, but don’t cross the line.

If she keeps provoking me, I’ll show her why they call me crazy…

“I want to talk about the Arbiter.”

“Come right in.”

If it’s about Seojin oppa, I can at least listen!

*

I saw the Arbiter’s face. It was full of worry.

Probably because I appeared so suddenly. And because Rina’s reaction was so hostile.

Those two reasons must be why he can’t relax.

‘No. I can’t surprise him anymore. I need to reassure him. Tell him nothing else will happen. That he should rest well and face tomorrow.’

His tension must be at its peak after encountering the Elder again.

Of course, the Arbiter wouldn’t fear those people.

I’m certain. He’s the bravest and kindest person I know.

But fear and tension are different things. Too much tension makes people tired.

The Arbiter must be very exhausted now. He needs to rest.

And from that perspective, though it’s frustrating… honestly, very frustrating.

Rina’s house is the safest place, free from worries about the Elder.

It’s a place where the Arbiter can rest comfortably, leaving his tired mind and body behind.

Knock knock―

So, I decided to negotiate with Rina.

To maintain my courtesy as a guest toward the homeowner.

And to get her promise not to do anything that would make the Arbiter nervous.

“What.”

An irritated voice came from behind the door.

I expected such a reaction since an intruder had appeared.

…It’s a bit annoying, but I’ll endure it. I’m a guest now.

When it’s time to bow your head, don’t hesitate to bow.

Remembering my grandfather’s teaching, I explained why I knocked on Rina’s door.

“Let’s talk.”

“Nothing to talk about. Get lost.”

“I think there is.”

“There isn’t, so get lost.”

She really doesn’t suit the Arbiter at all.

Impolite, unkind, and treats others carelessly.

Compared to the warm-hearted Arbiter, she’s not even a drop in the bucket.

But I must endure. I must endure for the Arbiter.

For my Arbiter, who must have been so tired today.

I must try to ensure he can rest comfortably.

“I want to talk about the Arbiter.”

“Come right in.”

As expected, she responded immediately when I mentioned the Arbiter.

Opening the door and entering, I saw Rina lying on the bed.

“…”

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

I almost snapped back, asking if she really didn’t know.

“Um, maybe you should fix your clothes.”

“My clothes? Hey. Can’t I dress how I want in my own home?”

“I acknowledge it’s your home. But you have guests.”

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do. In my house, be comfortable. That’s the law here.”

As she spoke, Rina was wearing only underwear.

And it was extremely aggressive black underwear at that.

Plus, her skin was so white that it created a stark contrast.

Though her nationality is Korean, both of Rina’s parents are from foreign countries.

Born to those two, Rina is a Korean national but looks completely Western.

‘Her skin… is extremely white.’

Maybe it’s because she’s wearing black underwear, but her white skin looks even whiter.

For a moment, I unconsciously looked at my own arm. My skin is also very fair.

Looking at Rina, I couldn’t help feeling a bit resentful.

“Hey?”

Did she notice my gaze? Rina waves her hand.

I quickly looked away, but it seems she noticed.

“Well, look at this?”

Suddenly, a smile appears on her face that’s beyond confident, bordering on arrogant.

Seeing that makes me desperately want to hit her.

“Feeling a bit jealous?”

“…I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Why pretend? You were staring so intently just now.”

With those words, Rina suddenly strikes a strange pose.

Lying down, she crosses her legs and folds her arms while looking at me.

Anyone could see she was showing off her figure, nothing more, nothing less.

“Unni is quite something, right? Big chest and all.”

“…I’m not interested.”

“Sure, sure. You might not be interested. But men are very interested. And Seojin oppa is ultimately a man!”

“The Arbiter is different from others. Don’t speak of him so carelessly.”

Despite my response, Rina maintained her confident smile.

I want to refute her somehow, but for some reason, my lips won’t move.

Why can’t I say anything? I should say something, make some rebuttal…

“Looks like you already understand, so why deny it?”

Rina slightly changes her position. As a result, her body’s curves become even more pronounced.

We’re not that far apart in age, but why does she look so mature?

I shouldn’t be upset, I shouldn’t care, but my eyes keep wandering to her.

If even I, another woman, find her impressive, then if the Arbiter sees her…

‘Absolutely not.’

Yes, absolutely not. I must prevent that woman from facing the Arbiter in that state.

“Let’s not do this.”

“What are you suddenly talking about?”

“The Arbiter is tired right now. So…”

“So, I can hold him in my arms and make him comfortable.”

Crack―

…Calm down, calm down. Soohyun Kim. You must stay calm. Losing your temper here means losing.

Somehow I need to persuade this crazy woman and keep her away from the Arbiter!

*

Rina would sleep in her own bedroom, Soohyun in another room.

And I decided to spend the night in the living room, not in the remaining room.

It’s not because there’s no room. I’m doing this to keep an eye on them both.

‘I feel more at ease being between them since their relationship is so unstable.’

I’m anxious. Very anxious. So anxious I could die.

I already know they don’t get along well.

And I also know that it’s because of me.

As my anxiety grew in this situation, something unexpected happened.

‘What is she doing? Why are you going to Rina’s room, Soohyun?!’

Soohyun left her room and went straight to Rina’s door and knocked.

After some talking, I heard the door open and she went inside.

“…”

A sudden secret conversation? What is it? What are they talking about?!

I couldn’t just sit in front of the door with my ear pressed against it.

So I tried to eavesdrop by pressing my ear against the wall near Rina’s room.

What on earth is happening? Damn. I can’t hear anything.

Are they whispering quietly in case I might hear?

Or is this place so nice that the soundproofing is perfect?!

In the end, all I could hear was the very last part.

“…Alright. Let’s do that.”

“I’ll be going now.”

With those words, Soohyun opened the door and left the room.

What? What did they talk about?! Damn it, tell me too!