They returned to Kai's apartment after the party.
Luna had fallen asleep on the ride home. The alcohol had made her cheeks slightly red.
Kai carefully helped her sit on the sofa before handing her a glass of water.
After a few sips, Luna slowly looked into his eyes.
Kai hesitated for a moment before quietly asking,
"...Luna."
"Why did you leave me back then?"
Luna lowered her gaze.
After a long silence, she finally spoke.
"You know..."
"When I was little..."
"I was scared of relationships."
Kai quietly listened.
"Where I grew up..."
"Almost every couple fought."
"My parents had an arranged marriage."
"My uncles and aunts all married for love."
She gave a bitter smile.
"But none of them were happy."
"My mom cried a lot."
"It's not like Dad ever hurt her physically..."
"They just... couldn't understand each other."
She looked down at her hands.
"My mom used to tell me I was ugly..."
"That I was dumb..."
"I believed her."
Kai's eyes softened.
He gently cupped her face.
"Luna."
"You're not ugly."
"In my eyes..."
"You're the prettiest girl I've ever met."
"And..."
He smiled warmly.
"You're adorable."
Luna laughed helplessly.
"That's exactly why I left you."
Kai blinked.
"...What?"
"You were too good for me."
Kai scratched his head.
"...Then what if I become a little less good?"
Luna chuckled.
"You won't."
"When you confessed to me in that game..."
"I kept wondering if I should accept."
"I thought about it over and over."
"In the end..."
"I said yes."
She smiled sadly.
"But after talking to you..."
"I realized I wasn't good enough."
"So..."
"I lied."
"I'm sorry."
"I've regretted it ever since."
"I always wondered..."
"Why did I even accept your confession?"
Tears slowly rolled down her cheeks.
Kai immediately knelt in front of her.
"Hey..."
"Don't cry."
"If you cry..."
"I'll cry too."
He smiled awkwardly.
"So..."
"Can you smile instead?"
Luna couldn't help laughing through her tears.
"You really are hopeless."
Kai grinned.
"Yeah."
"I'm hopeless..."
"...when it comes to you."
He took a deep breath.
"So..."
"Will you let me ask again?"
"Will you marry me?"
Luna looked at him quietly.
"...Why?"
"You can marry anyone."
"There are countless women better than me."
Kai smiled gently.
"You're right."
"I can."
"But..."
"The woman I want..."
"Doesn't want me."
"So what am I supposed to do?"
Luna sighed.
"...You really have terrible taste."
She looked around the living room.
"You must've noticed everyone at the party."
"They were probably staring because they thought I was weird."
Kai suddenly laughed.
"Weird?"
She puffed her cheeks.
"Why are you laughing?"
"They weren't staring because you were weird."
"They were wondering who the beautiful woman beside me was."
Luna looked away.
"Don't lie."
Kai raised three fingers.
"I swear."
"I'm telling the truth."
Luna clicked her tongue.
"...Forget it."
She became quiet again.
"But..."
"You don't really want to marry someone like me."
"I'm still considered a criminal."
Kai smiled.
"What if I told you..."
"I know your future."
Luna looked surprised.
"...You met your future self too?"
Kai blinked.
"Wait."
"You did too?"
Luna nodded.
"Near the end."
"My future self suddenly appeared."
"She warned me about a few things."
"And told me to protect something precious."
Kai smiled.
"I knew it."
"She must've wanted to help you."
He extended his hand again.
"So..."
"Give me one chance."
"I won't betray you."
Luna suddenly grinned mischievously.
"You know my type?"
Kai's eyes lit up.
"Tell me."
"I like men with a big chest."
Kai looked down at himself.
"...Seriously?"
She nodded with a straight face.
"Very serious."
Kai sighed dramatically.
"I may not have a huge chest..."
"But I'm obedient."
Luna immediately laughed.
"I don't want someone who acts like a puppy."
Kai froze.
"...Wait."
"My future self literally told me you liked puppy-type guys."
Luna shrugged innocently.
"Maybe Future Me has bad taste."
Kai covered his face.
"So..."
"What's your real type?"
Luna rested her chin on her hand.
"I like someone clingy."
"Someone who travels with me."
"Eats delicious food with me."
"Goes on movie dates."
"Holds my hand."
"Doesn't get angry when I'm lazy."
"And if I ignore him..."
"He has to keep trying until I smile again."
Kai slowly raised his hand.
"...Excuse me."
"I'd like to submit an application."
Luna giggled.
"Hmm..."
"Application accepted."
Kai's eyes widened.
"Really?"
"...For the interview."
"The interview?"
She nodded seriously.
"The final test has three rounds."
Kai swallowed.
"What are they?"
Luna counted on her fingers.
"First..."
"You have to buy me unlimited snacks."
Kai nodded immediately.
"Done."
"Second..."
"You have to carry my shopping bags."
"...Done."
"Third..."
"You have to let me sleep whenever I want."
Kai smiled.
"I was already planning to do that."
Luna blinked.
"...You're making this too easy."
Kai leaned closer with a grin.
"So..."
"Did I pass?"
Luna smirked.
"You passed the written exam."
"The practical exam..."
She poked his forehead.
"...Starts tomorrow, Mr. CEO."
Kai laughed.
"I'll do my best, Examiner Luna."
Luna yawned.
"...Good."
"I'm sleepy."
"Go away."
"We'll continue tomorrow."
Kai stood up.
"As you wish."
"Good night."
As he walked out of the room...
He quietly closed the door.
Then...
"Ahem."
Kai jumped.
"...Mom?!"
His mother was standing in the hallway with a huge smile.
"What are you doing here?"
She folded her arms.
"I knew it."
"She really is my future daughter-in-law."
Kai's face turned bright red.
"Mom!"
She laughed.
"You little idiot."
"I'm your mother."
"I've had more romantic experience than you have."
Kai sighed dramatically.
"Mom..."
"Just because I haven't dated much doesn't mean you have to make fun of me."
His mother patted his shoulder.
"Oh, I'm not making fun of you."
"I'm proud of you."
She leaned closer and whispered with a teasing smile,
"...Although from what I heard..."
"I think you'll be the one getting teased for the rest of your married life."
Kai immediately protested.
"No way!"
"I'm the husband!"
His mother burst into laughter.
"We'll see about that."
From inside the guest room, Luna sleepily mumbled,
"...Why are you two so noisy...?"
Mother and son immediately looked at each other...
...then both quietly ran away before Luna could open the door.
After Kai's mother left, silence filled the hallway.
Kai scratched the back of his head.
"...Moms really are scary."
Inside the guest room, Luna buried her face in a pillow.
"...Why did I say all of that..."
The Next Morning
Sunlight entered through the window.
Luna slowly opened her eyes.
As last night's memories came back, her face instantly turned red.
"...No way..."
"I actually said all of that?"
She covered her face in embarrassment.
"...Please tell me I was dreaming."
Knock. Knock.
Kai's voice came from outside.
"Luna?"
"Are you awake?"
"Breakfast is ready."
Luna slowly opened the door.
She avoided looking at him.
"...You remember everything... don't you?"
Kai smiled.
"Yeah."
"And if I remember correctly..."
"You said you'd give me a chance."
Luna immediately looked up.
"I..I didn't mean it like that!"
Kai blinked.
"Huh?"
"You said it yourself."
"Why are you taking it back already?"
"Are you trying to play with my feelings?"
Luna sighed.
"...Kai."
"You deserve someone much better than me."
Kai smiled softly.
"But the person I think is the best..."
"...is you."
Luna froze.
Then she thought to herself,
If I give him an impossible condition... he'll finally give up.
She looked at Kai.
"Fine."
"I'll accept your proposal..."
"...if you make a proposal so unforgettable that the whole world knows you chose only me."
Kai didn't hesitate.
"Deal."
Luna stared at him in disbelief.
"...You actually agreed?"
Kai grinned.
"I always do."
At the Company
The two arrived together.
Before entering, Luna stopped.
"I have something to do today."
"I can't guard you."
"Can I leave for a while?"
Kai nodded without questioning her.
"Sure."
"Be careful."
Luna smiled and disappeared.
Just then...
Amelia walked toward Kai.
"So..."
"You really chose her again?"
"You still believe she didn't leave you because you were poor?"
Kai looked at her calmly.
"...No."
"That was never the real reason."
"She had her own reasons."
"And I understand them now."
Amelia clenched her fists.
"...You'll regret not choosing me."
She turned around and walked away.
Kai simply watched her leave.
That Night
The front door opened.
Kai immediately stood up.
"Luna?"
He froze.
She was covered in what looked like dark red blood.
His face instantly turned pale.
"Luna!"
"What happened?!"
Luna smiled with an almost mischievous expression.
"...See?"
"I'm dangerous."
"Maybe you should find someone better."
Kai walked closer.
"...Why do you keep trying to push me away?"
Luna lowered her eyes.
"You know why I left you?"
Kai nodded.
"Because of your family..."
"And because you felt guilty."
Luna shook her head.
"No."
"I left you because you were poor."
Kai stayed silent.
"...If that's true..."
"...then did you never love me?"
Luna forced herself to answer.
"...No."
Kai lowered his head for a few seconds.
Then he smiled.
"It doesn't matter."
"I know the person you are now."
"And I still love you."
Luna frowned.
"...Are you an idiot?"
"I already told you."
"I don't want to marry you."
Kai asked quietly,
"...Why?"
Luna looked away.
"...Because if you marry me..."
"...you'll die."
Kai answered without hesitation.
"...I don't care."
He turned around and quietly walked away.
Luna remained standing alone.
"...Why won't you give up..."
She whispered to herself.
The Following Night
Kai was driving home alone.
Halfway there, one of his tires suddenly went flat.
He stopped the car and called for roadside assistance.
While waiting, several suspicious men surrounded him and demanded money.
Before Kai could respond
A familiar voice echoed behind them.
"You don't have to waste your money on people like this."
Kai turned around.
"Luna?!"
She stepped forward calmly.
"Leave this to me."
The men laughed.
"Stay out of this girl.How about playing with me instead."
Within moments, Luna skillfully disarmed and restrained them before they could harm anyone.
She immediately called the police.
Before the officers arrived, she pulled her hood over her face so her identity stayed hidden.
The police arrested the criminals and thanked the anonymous caller.
After they left...
Kai looked at Luna.
"...You came."
Luna sighed.
"I told you."
"I'm your bodyguard."
Kai smiled.
"Then..."
He suddenly knelt down.
"Luna."
"Marry me."
Luna's eyes widened.
"...No."
Kai laughed helplessly.
"You rejected me again."
Luna looked away.
"...I told you."
"I'm not the right person."
Kai stepped backward without noticing how close he was to the edge.
His foot slipped.
"Luna!"
Without thinking, Luna instantly rushed forward and grabbed him before he could fall.
Holding tightly to the building's emergency safety rope, she managed to stop both of them from falling.
Kai looked at her in shock.
Luna glared at him.
"...Idiot."
"If you're going to propose..."
"...at least watch where you're standing."
Luna still held tightly onto Kai after saving him.
Kai suddenly laughed.
"...You know..."
"My best friend was right."
Luna blinked.
"Hm?"
Kai smiled mischievously.
"If we get married..."
"I think you'll be the husband..."
"...and I'll be the wife."
Luna stared at him for a second.
Then she nodded seriously.
"...That doesn't sound too bad."
"I don't mind doing the husband's job."
"But..."
"You'll have to take care of our children."
Kai's face instantly turned bright red.
"...O-Our children?"
Luna finally realized what she had just said.
"...Wait."
"...What?"
She covered her mouth.
"...Did I just..."
Kai couldn't stop smiling.
"So..."
"That means you accepted my proposal?"
Luna looked away, embarrassed.
"...I guess."
Before she could say anything else
Kai wrapped his arms around her tightly.
"I knew it..."
"This is the happiest day of my life."
Luna quickly pushed his shoulder.
"Hey!"
"We're still standing near the edge."
"If you hug me like this..."
"We'll both fall."
Kai laughed awkwardly.
"...Right."
"Let's climb back first."
The two safely climbed back onto the rooftop.
Kai hugged her once again.
"This time we're safe."
Luna smiled helplessly.
"...You're hopeless."
"But..."
"...you're my hopeless man."
Just then, Amelia appeared on the rooftop.
She looked at the two of them in disbelief.
"So..."
"You really chose her."
Kai turned toward her.
"...Amelia."
"I still don't understand."
"You were the one who mocked me."
"You bullied me."
"You looked down on me."
"So why can't you accept that I've chosen someone else?"
Amelia lowered her head.
"...Because..."
"I love you."
Inside her heart, another voice whispered.
Father lost everything...
Our family fell apart...
If I lose him too...
I'll lose my last chance.
She looked at Kai with tears in her eyes.
"Please..."
"Marry me instead."
"Don't marry her."
Luna quietly walked over.
She looked Amelia straight in the eyes.
"...What you're feeling isn't love."
"It's fear."
"You're afraid of losing everything."
"Love doesn't begin with possession."
"It begins with wanting the other person to be happy."
Amelia remained silent.
Luna stepped closer and whispered something into her ear.
Only Amelia could hear it.
Kai couldn't make out a single word.
After a few seconds, Luna stepped back.
Then she smiled faintly.
"...He's my fiancé."
"And I won't let anyone hurt him.He belong to me haha"
"I hope..."
"...this is the last time we have this conversation."
Amelia lowered her head.
Without another word...
She quietly walked away.
Kai looked at Luna curiously.
"...What did you tell her?"
Luna shrugged.
"Nothing special."
"I just gave her a little lecture."
Kai chuckled.
"I didn't know you were good at giving relationship advice."
Luna folded her arms proudly.
"I'm talented."
The Next Evening
Luna arrived outside Kai's company.
She looked up
"...Huh?"
Hundreds of drones rose into the night sky.
They slowly formed glowing words.
LUNA...
WILL YOU MARRY ME?
The entire city stopped to watch.
People leaned out of windows.
Cars slowed down.
Everyone looked toward the beautiful display.
"Say yes!"
"Say yes!"
"Say yes!"
The crowd cheered together.
Luna looked at Kai with watery eyes.
"...You actually did it."
Kai smiled.
"You told me to make a proposal the whole world would know about."
"So..."
"I kept my promise."
He slowly knelt on one knee.
Held out the ring.
"Luna..."
"Will you marry me?"
This time...
Luna smiled without hesitation.
"...Yes."
Kai gently placed the ring on her finger.
Then hugged her tightly.
"...Finally."
"I finally get to spend my life with you."
Luna rested her head against his shoulder.
"...Me too."
"I'm happy."
Not far away...
Kai's parents watched everything.
His mother wiped away a tear.
"Our son really did it."
His father laughed.
"You cried before he did."
She lightly smacked his arm.
"Be quiet."
"He's our son."
"He inherited both our good looks."
His father smiled.
"Of course."
"I love you, my dear wife."
She rolled her eyes.
"Flirt later."
"We have a wedding to prepare."
A Few Days Later
The wedding was filled with laughter, flowers, and smiling faces.
After the ceremony...
Ethan walked over with teary eyes.
He dramatically hugged Kai.
"Bro...waaaaaaaa"
"I always thought I'd get married before you."
"And now you're the married one!"
He pretended to cry loudly.
"I don't even have a girlfriend!"
"Am I destined to stay single forever?"
Kai laughed.
"You'll survive."
Luna giggled.
"I don't think you'll stay single for long."
Ethan blinked.
"...Really?"
Luna discreetly pointed toward a young woman standing nearby.
"What about her?"
"I think she's been looking at you all day."
Ethan glanced over.
"...Nah."
"She looks way too cold."
"I'd probably get rejected in five seconds."
Luna smiled mischievously.
"You never know."
"Sometimes the coldest people..."
"...have the warmest hearts."
Ethan scratched his head.
"...Should I give it a try?"
Kai laughed.
"Go."
"If you succeed..."
"I'll pay for your wedding too."
Ethan's eyes sparkled.
"Deal!"
He immediately ran toward the young woman.
Kai and Luna looked at each other and laughed.
Hand in hand...
They stepped into the next chapter of their lives together.
🦚The~~~End🐈⬛
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