5. At first sight, at a glance
I did think about it.
The land of Seoul is not infinitely large, so we may pass by it at least once someday.
Noon had imagined that coincidence.
And I made up my mind.
Even if I encounter him, I won't be shaken.
I won't cry, I won't laugh, I won't get angry.
It won't hurt. I won't say it hurt a lot.
I will treat him as calmly as possible.
If it passes by, it will pass by... ... .
I promised myself that many times.
My heart was pounding like it was broken. No, it felt like my whole body was broken.
My body didn't move. He didn't even have the strength to shake off the arm that was grabbed by him.
Even though I felt like crying, I couldn't even burst out in tears as if he had blocked everything out of me.
Each other's eyes captured each other's faces.
Unlike Noon, who couldn't even breathe properly, Jiheon remained calm even after checking her face.
An expression that shows no joy, surprise, disgust, or embarrassment. An expression that looks at nothing.
... ... What on earth can I say here?
While a million emotions were passing through her mind, Jiheon straightened her up.
My legs were still shaking at noon. I wanted to flop down.
Before the situation became awkward, Miran introduced Noon to Jiheon.
"Director. "This is Assistant Manager Lee Jeong-oh, a copywriter for the Production Team 2 who joined the company today."
"Ah, copywriter."
Without raising an eyebrow, he recited her position instead of her name.
Was I just that kind of person to you?
I was surprised, embarrassed, and empty, but my lips didn't move either.
"Nice to meet you."
He calmly extended his hand and offered to shake my hand.
Noon slowly moved his head and looked down at his hand.
It felt like a thick line had been drawn on the tip of the finger.
I'm sorry we had to meet like this, but I felt like he was saying that, please stay safe.
Noon hesitated and slowly extended his hand. He couldn't help but feel that his hands were shaking.
A man I met again after 7 years. Holding hands for the first time in 7 years.
The hand was still large enough to wrap around her entire hand, but the warmth that had been there was no longer felt.
'... ... 'So this is your answer?'
You can't cry.
I clenched my molars and swallowed my emotions.
Only after seeing his reaction was I able to recall my promise from a long time ago.
I will treat him as calmly as possible.
It will not collapse.
She raised her head and faced him.
Eyes as dark, dry and cold as a desert night.
