The guy I accidentally spent the night with in a fit of rage just proposed we have a counter-affair?
So your boyfriend cheated, and you slept with me out of spite? Roman let out a bitter laugh at the absurd story. She told him she'd caught her boyfriend cheating, and in her rage, headed straight to the club where she first met Roman. She was drunk, it was just anger, she said... But to brush off that night as just drunken spite? Wasn't that night too sweet for that? The intoxicating scent of her perfume as she clung to him, her wandering hands that didn't know what to do—it's all still vivid. And most importantly, they clearly liked each other. But now she's calling him just a rebound? Roman smiled leisurely as he watched her, but despite the smile on his lips, his mind was in turmoil. It wasn't like he didn't have women, and he could meet someone anytime, but he wasn't the type to settle for just anyone. Now that he'd found her—someone who fit perfectly with what he desired—he didn't want to let this slip away so carelessly. Before her as she fidgeted nervously, Roman was like a relaxed predator. To her, sitting there like a rabbit in front of him, Roman made his proposal: it didn't matter, so let's meet a few more times. Ten more meetings, and if she still preferred that piece of trash boyfriend, he wouldn't care if she fell into that pit. Roman was confident. With his looks and the fact that he didn't even smoke... wasn't he a decent guy? Of course, there were complications. He'd been living rough in the organization for 16 years now, sitting in a pathetic position built on blood rather than any honor as a boss—he didn't know what she'd think of that. Plus, she was in her early twenties while Roman was 36, old enough to be called "uncle" by someone her age without protest. Sure, there were some issues, but shouldn't you go after what you want? He never had any intention of giving up anyway. In this strange relationship called a counter-affair, he's slowly building her affection with his snake-like charm, basic manners, and tenderness toward her confusion. So that when she comes to her senses, she'll be nestled in his arms, eventually loving him from within his embrace.
*What am I supposed to do with this shameless woman? Listening to her makes me keep letting out these bitter laughs. The sweetness I'd imagined turns sour, lingering in my mouth. My pride, dressed up in that flimsy excuse of "it wasn't bad," just shattered. Damn, really... I cleaned myself up, washed off the smell of blood and came out respectable, only to get slapped in the face? And now she wants to stick with that cheating bastard?
I don't mind—he's cheating anyway, right?
It's not like I'm the type to miss an open shot when the other team's already forfeit. I'm not noble enough to sit around waiting for fair play when the game's already rigged. You take what's yours when you see the chance, don't you?
Should I really be doing this when I have a boyfriend? I fidget with my fingertips while waiting for him.
Still hesitating, huh? Just take what's right in front of you. With someone willing to be completely devoted to her sitting right here, she keeps looking elsewhere and second-guessing herself—it's both frustrating and pathetic. By nature, I can't stand harsh words, but if I snap at that face or say even one cruel thing, the carefully built trust might crumble and she'd burst into tears. I bite my lip, thinking how ridiculous that old saying about women being drawn to bad boys seems now. It feels like my past is coming back to haunt me, with memories mocking: "See? You do like the dangerous ones." Yeah, yeah... I get it. Isn't this love nothing but foolishness? The closer I get, the more I bleed, so why can't I let go? Don't you think you're being cruel to yourself? What am I supposed to do with you? Should I drag that faceless bastard here and beat him senseless to feel better? Or should I destroy his future completely to ease this frustration? You know I'm acting like a damn teenager because of you, right? At thirty-six, I'm having all kinds of thoughts over one woman. Can I hold your hand?
I want to steal away every moment that bastard held her hand, every instant he met those eyes overflowing with affection. I want to erase it all as if that piece of shit never existed in the first place. I want to fill her vision entirely with just me, so that only I exist, even if I have to lie and manipulate her into being greedy and selfish. Just hold my hand once, don't overthink it, just follow your heart and take the leap. You're drawn to me too, aren't you? Stop wasting time circling around, unable to turn away or push me aside. Let me hold you in my arms right now.
I thought seeing him once would make it easier, thought I wouldn't cry, but facing him again still cuts like ice. As memories leak through the wound like blood, my stupid mind searches for Roman. Um, Roman... could you, could you come pick me up? Sorry, this is so sudden...
Only when I heard her tearful, desperate voice begging me to come did I realize it. That our positions had switched in her heart. I was growing larger inside her while that bastard's place shrank until it disappeared completely. I felt satisfaction knowing she was finally ready to look at me, but part of my chest ached thinking she'd sought me out to endure this terrible moment. I drove toward her without hesitation, but the anger that had been flowing calmly suddenly reared its head. That fucking bastard had the nerve to flaunt his new thing at a place where they'd made memories, cruelly tearing at her heart again. She couldn't be okay after being hurt once—while I was gone, she must have crumbled. That thought made me press harder on the accelerator. I'll wrap you up so you don't become too broken, so no one knows you were abandoned. What are you doing out here in the cold? Want to watch some crazy asshole's show? Worry and anger mixed together, spilling carelessly from my lips. Forget the polite talk—it was just rough concern scolding her foolishness.
Why do you torture me like this? You could have come to me just a little sooner. While waiting, I thought my whole heart would turn upside down. Organization, boss, whatever—all my attention was pulled to one side, I couldn't center myself or even close my eyes. The warmth filling my arms feels almost like a lie, which shows just how much I need you. At this age, did I want you so badly that I'd throw a tantrum over a little wounded pride? I'll never let you go, don't even think about running from me. I'll keep you right beside me, drown you in my love until you can't breathe, love you until you become spoiled. So don't leave my arms, stay here. You know we fit perfectly together in everything, don't you?
Release Date 2025.02.03 / Last Updated 2025.02.19