183 - Wireless On**ole

Chapter 183: Are You Going Somewhere? The clattering sounds from the bustling kitchen woke him up. A glance at his phone showed that it was just past noon. Surprised by the late hour, he quickly got himself up. "Woo Jin, are you awake?" Han Chae Ah, seemingly attentive to him, immediately spoke up. Turning his head, he saw her cooking while wearing an apron. Rubbing his eyes, he answered. "I said I'd leave early, but I overslept." "I let you sleep since it’s supposed to rain less until lunchtime. I’ll drop you off nearby when I go to work later." "That’d be great, thanks." "Yeah. We have some time, so take it easy and get ready." After a quick wash and spending some time, lunch was ready. The main dish was meat. Drawn by the delicious smell, Han Hee Jin emerged from her room. "Oh? You’re awake too, brother. Did you sleep well?" "The sofa was really comfy, so it was fine." "That's a relief." The incorrigible vixen glanced over his upper and lower body before heading to the dining table. He wished people would maintain eye contact while conversing. With Han Chae Ah seated across from him and Han Hee Jin on a diagonal, he pointed at the steaming meat and asked. "Is this Korean beef? Isn’t that expensive?" "You’re a guest, so it’s only right to serve something nice. By the way, did you by any chance hear strange noises last night? Or maybe you’re feeling a bit fatigued?" She discreetly asked, observing him. Upon hearing the question, Han Hee Jin flinched, seemingly guilty. Feigning innocence, he replied with a bright expression. "Did something happen?" "No, no, no. It’s just... being in an unfamiliar place, I was wondering if you got a good night’s sleep." "Hmm... Now that you mention it, I do feel a bit stiff. My legs are weak too." Turning his neck produced a loud click sound. At that, the sisters simultaneously averted their eyes, picking up their spoons. Their demeanor was a far cry from their daring actions last night, drawing a chuckle. They continued with their oddly off-tangent conversation as they cleared their plates. "I should get going. Thank you so much for letting me stay over last night." "Oh no, it was great having you. The house felt livelier. See you later then." "Yes. I’ll make sure to be on time." "See you later, oppa.” "Yeah. Take care, Hee Jin." He bid farewell as he got out of the car, though he’d see them again in four hours. Last night felt incredibly long, leaving him with an odd sense of time. He scratched his head and entered his home. After wrapping up his errands, he headed to the convenience store for his shift. Hee Jin was there, sitting alone, listening to music. Greeting her as he approached the counter, he said. "Hey." "Oh, you're here?" "Weren’t you saying you were sick yesterday? Are you sure you're okay to work today?" "It’s only a mild cold, I think. I felt much better when I woke up this morning." Could it be because she consumed my essence? Is my seed a cure-all? Dismissing the frivolous thought, he glanced around. "Glad to hear you’re better. Did the manager go to the first store?" "Yeah. She mentioned having a backlog from taking a day off yesterday and left some time ago." "She must be busy." Last week she stayed here all the time, but now that she's gone, it felt a bit empty. I did enjoy the view of her generous bust bouncing though. Two hours later, once the peak sales period was over, he got up right away. The shelves were emptier than usual, likely because Hee Jin had been alone in the afternoon. "Where are you going? Bathroom?" "No, just restocking." As he stretched and rotated his waist, Hee Jin grabbed his arm, forcing him to sit, while she stood instead. "I’ll do it. Take a rest." "What?" In his two months of working part-time, this was the first time he'd heard something like that. Not 'let’s do it together,' but a shocking 'I'll handle everything' remark. He picked up his phone and commented. "Should I call an ambulance? You seem to have a fever." "N-no. Why are you saying that when I’m trying to help?" "Seems like you know you’ve been slacking." "...Leaving that aside. Anyway! I’m just saying because you look tired." "I look tired? Why?" "Uh..." Even if I let it slide that she secretly took my essence last night, she probably thinks it was just the one time here. I don't understand why she thinks I’m exhausted. Judging by her actions, she seems entirely unaware of my encounter with Han Chae Ah last night. "You just... look like it. And there’s something I wanted to ask." "What’s that?" "When a guy... finishes once, he can’t get it up again, right? I heard recovery takes a long time." Seems she picked up some strange idea somewhere. Considering her almost non-existent sexual knowledge despite venturing into live streaming, it felt astonishing. How does such a unique combination even come about? "It varies person to person." "Then how about you?" "Me? I'm invincible. I can go even after ten times." "Baloney. Even a passing dog wouldn't buy that." "It’s true." "Nope. If you're so fine, go stock items. I’ll man the counter." Just like flipping a switch, her tone changed. Still, it was cute of her to show some consideration, so he decided to let it slide. As he busily worked, Han Chae Ah entered through the door. He expected her to come just before his shift ended, given she said she had a lot of work. Stepping forward to greet her, he noticed her furrowed brow. As he cautiously approached, her expression transformed. "You've worked hard." "Oh, Woo Jin. Hello? I'm glad to see you're fine." "...Did something happen yesterday? Both Hee Jin and the manager said the same thing." "N-no... Just a greeting. No need to read too much into it." She vehemently denied it, waving her hand dismissively. He decided to let it go at that point. Pushing too much might make either of them notice something off. He gestured towards a chair, indicating she should take a load off. "You seem awfully tired. Is something wrong?" "Um... nothing major, just a lot of little things. Trying to get everything done quickly." "Take your time. Don’t push yourself." "I was trying to finish early to see my dear Woo Jin." Han Chae Ah playfully stretched her words with a hint of aegyo. Her demeanor had noticeably changed since the previous day. It seemed that the effect of exchanging names during their intimate moments was more significant than expected. "When you call me that, it's very powerful, you know?" "Why, don’t you like it?" "It's not that I don't like it; it's just that hearing it here feels a bit odd." "Then how about you call me Chae Ah Noona?" Her eyes sparkled with anticipation, as if she was eagerly waiting for his response. As much as it pained him to decline, he planned to refuse. Just like he mentioned, it wasn't that he disliked it, but there was a gap that couldn’t be bridged. In the workplace, they stuck to formal speech and titles, but the moment things got intimate, they’d switch to casual speech and first names. It was something intriguing to try, and it added a certain thrill. "I'm okay with you using my name, but calling you that here feels a bit... inappropriate." "Why?" "This is your workplace, after all. I’ll call you that outside, so just bear with it." He deftly escaped by offering a reasonable explanation. Han Chae Ah pouted for a moment but seemed to accept the rationale. To lighten the mood, he shifted the conversation to holidays since he was going on a trip in three days. "Are you not planning on taking a vacation, Manager?" "Hmm... I'm considering it. Just recently, the company rewarded me for my hard work with this." She took out her phone, scrolling through numerous chat rooms before handing it to him. "They gave me a one-night, two-day family pension ticket. It’s for this weekend, so I’m still pondering." "This weekend? Isn’t that short notice? You’d have to file for leave ahead of time." "Exactly. They told me to decide by today." "Mind if I take a look?" "Sure, here." As he received the phone, he read through the details slowly. The photos of the building, the local attractions, even the room configurations—it was the same pension he had booked. 'Should I mention this?’ An uneasy feeling crept in. A trip with Ah Young and Hye Yoon, with these two sisters joining? The thought made him break into a cold sweat. "How does it look? The facilities seem fantastic, don’t they? There’s a swimming pool on the first floor, and it’s known for its fresh air being nestled in the mountains." "Yes... It does look nice." "That’s why I’m torn. After having a break yesterday, should I take Saturday off for another trip, or just let it go?" Unaware of the situation, Han Chae Ah casually entrusted Hee Jin with the decision. "What do you think, Hee Jin? Wanna go?" "Well... it seems nice but also a bit of a hassle..." "Right? Honestly, I found the 2-hour drive a bit cumbersome too." "Let’s just relax at home. There’s a lot to prepare and traveling back and forth sounds tiring." By the sound of it, they’d firmly decided not to go. As relief mixed with a hint of disappointment, Han Chae Ah spoke to him. "Or Would you like this, Woo Jin? You don’t have any shifts during the weekend, so a getaway wouldn’t be a bad idea." "Actually, I’ve already made plans to go somewhere this weekend." "Is that so? What a pity. I don’t know anyone else, so I guess it'll go to waste." With no hesitation, she rapidly tapped the back button, putting her phone away while continuing the conversation. His last comment seemed to pique her interest. "Where are you going this weekend? A date with your girlfriend?" "No, it’s a date, but... hmm..." "What? You have a girlfriend, Woo Jin? Where are you headed?" "To that place." "Huh?" "What?" His bombshell sent the sisters into a daze. Their eyes wide, they stared intently at his mouth. "Where did you say you were going, oppa." The place I just showed you. The xx Pension." "...When are you going?" "This weekend." "Really, Woo Jin?" "Yes." Silence. The word perfectly captured the current atmosphere. As they sat quietly, gauging the situation, Han Hee Jin suddenly rubbed her back. "Ugh... It must be the aftereffects of not feeling well yesterday. I want to go somewhere to just rest." "My shoulders are tense, and my head feels heavy... I feel like I need a break." "Do you want me to massage your shoulders?" "No, I don’t think that’ll help. I think a good rest in the mountains will do." Having said that, Han Chae Ah quickly grabbed her phone, tapping away as she checked something, and soon turned it off with a satisfied expression. "This week is going to be busy. I have to finish my work early too... Hmm..." "I wonder if I should go buy some new clothes at the department store." The sisters murmured to themselves, their motivation seeming bizarre since he had mentioned going with his girlfriend. Feeling a sense of dread, he left the counter. Time flowed on. Saturday arrived.