A Business Proposal
Episode 1
Ha-ri
Ugh, seriously, blind dates are the worst. Why did I agree to this again?
Soo-jin
Because you love me, and you owe me one for covering your shift last month!
Ha-ri
Remind me never to owe you anything again. Where am I meeting this mystery man anyway?
Soo-jin
Café La Vie, 7pm. And remember, channel your inner femme fatale. No one says no to a mysterious beauty.
Ha-ri
You owe me big time.
Later that evening, Ha-ri found herself nervously sipping her coffee at Café La Vie. As the minutes ticked away, she couldn't help but glance at the entrance each time the door chimed. Suddenly, a tall, well-dressed man entered, catching her off guard.
waiter
Are you Ha-ri? The gentleman over there sent you this rose.
Ha-ri looked towards the man the waiter pointed to, and her eyes widened. The mysterious stranger was none other than Taemu, the recently appointed CEO of the company she worked for.
Ha-ri
No way... This can't be happening.
Tarmu
Ha-ri, isn't it? I must say, you look even more stunning in person.
Ha-ri
(panicking internally) Smooth, Ha-ri, smooth. Uh, thanks? So, why did you ask me out?
Tarmu
Family pressure. They won't stop bugging me about marriage. I thought if I showed them I'm serious about someone, they'd back off.
Ha-ri
(sarcastically) And you picked me, a random blind date, for this grand charade?
Tarmu
(smirking) You've got a reputation for being fierce. Thought it might scare them away.
Tarmu
(raising an eyebrow) So, we're pretending to be a couple to get our families off our backs?
Ha-ri
(nodding) Precisely. You up for it?
Ha-ri
(sighs) Fine. But this doesn't make us friends.
And so began the unexpected alliance between Ha-ri and Taemu, a partnership filled with laughter, lies, and the undeniable chemistry that neither of them saw coming. Little did they know, this pretend game would lead them down a path of love, chaos, and self-discovery.
Episode 2
The agreement made in the cozy confines of Café La Vie catapulted Ha-ri and Taemu into a world of deceit they were ill-prepared for. As they navigated the intricate dance of pretending to be a couple, the lines between fiction and reality became increasingly blurry.
Ha-ri
(whispering) Morning, Taemu. Ready for our little act?
Tarmu
(smirking) Always. Let the games begin.
Tarmu
As they entered the office hand in hand, whispers and curious glances followed them like a shadow. The news of the CEO having a sudden romantic interest spread faster than the latest company memo.
Colleague 1
Did you hear? Taemu's dating someone!
Colleague 2
Who's the lucky girl?
Ha-ri
(fake enthusiasm) Surprise, surprise! It's me.
Days turned into weeks, and the charade continued seamlessly. Ha-ri and Taemu attended events, posed for fake couple photos, and even endured awkward family gatherings. Despite the artificial nature of their connection, an unspoken chemistry simmered beneath the surface.
Tarmu's father
Taemu, when are you going to make it official with Ha-ri?
Tarmu
(looking at Ha-ri) We're taking it slow, Dad. No need to rush things.
Ha-ri
(smiling awkwardly) Right, taking it slow.
Outside the staged romance, Ha-ri found herself getting to know the man behind the corporate image. Taemu, in turn, discovered layers to Ha-ri that transcended the tough exterior she portrayed at work.
Ha-ri
(sincere) So, why are you really doing this, Taemu?
Tarmu
(thoughtful) It's exhausting, Ha-ri. The constant pressure from my family to settle down, marry someone of their choosing. I wanted a break from all that.
Ha-ri
(nodding) Same here. My friend just wanted to get her matchmaking parents off her back.
Amidst the charade, genuine moments blossomed. Late-night conversations, stolen glances, and shared laughter became the unexpected perks of their fabricated relationship. As they delved deeper into their respective worlds, Ha-ri and Taemu discovered that sometimes, pretense could pave the way for authenticity.
Ha-ri
(whispering) You know, for a fake relationship, this doesn't feel entirely fake.
Tarmu
(smiling) Maybe we're just great actors... or maybe there's more to this than we thought.
The journey of Ha-ri and Taemu's pretend romance had only just begun, setting the stage for a tale of love, laughter, and the unexpected turns that awaited them.
Episode 3
As the charade between Ha-ri and Taemu continued, the boundaries of their pretend relationship began to blur even more. What started as a simple agreement to ward off unwanted suitors and meddling families evolved into something neither of them anticipated.
Ha-ri
(whispering) Taemu, do we really have to keep holding hands in the office?
Tarmu
(smirking) It's part of the act, Ha-ri. We can't afford any slip-ups.
The once-simple act of pretending now became a daily routine, and the dynamics of their relationship took an unforeseen turn. The more they played the part, the more they found themselves drawn to each other.
Dinner Date, Just the Two of Them
Ha-ri
(sighs) This is getting complicated, Taemu. We're not just fooling our families; we're fooling ourselves.
Tarmu
(serious) I know, Ha-ri. But what if there's a kernel of truth in all this? What if we're not just pretending anymore?
Ha-ri
(hesitant) Taemu, we need to be careful. This started as a ruse, and we can't let it become something more.
The realization that their fake relationship had morphed into something genuine hung in the air. Each stolen glance, every shared smile, and the warmth of their hands intertwined created a connection that couldn't be easily dismissed.
Ha-ri's Apartment, Late Night
Tarmu
(softly) Ha-ri, I never expected any of this when we started. But I can't deny there's something between us.
Ha-ri
(reflective) It's scary how well we fit into each other's lives, even if it's all based on a lie.
Their hearts conflicted between the reality of their emotions and the fiction they had crafted. The pretend game had become a tangled web of emotions that neither Ha-ri nor Taemu could easily escape.
Weeks Pass, Unspoken Tensions Rise
The strain of the charade started to take its toll. Unspoken tensions lingered, and the need to confront the truth became inevitable.
Ha-ri
(resolute) Taemu, we need to talk.
Ha-ri
(nodding) About what this is turning into.We can't keep living in this make-believe world.
As the weight of their emotions hung in the air, Ha-ri and Taemu stood at the crossroads of truth, facing a decision that could either break the illusion or lead them to a reality they never dared to imagine.
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