Now only Seokmin and Chaewon were left in the kitchen. Chaewon felt bad for him. He understood how one-sided love can hurt. He stepped closer, placed a hand on Seokmin's shoulder and said softly, "I'm sorry to hear that. But don't think you're alone. You have your family and friends. You'll recover soon. And it's good you understood that the foundation of your relationship wasn't solid." Seokmin smiled faintly. "Thanks. I'm relieved to hear that from my favourite singer. I'll recover soon. Let me call everyone for breakfast."
Everyone came. But Chaewon's eyes stayed on Han, who had forgotten about him as soon as Seungmin entered. In that moment Chaewon felt like just a maid in his house. Han and Seungmin were laughing together. Seungmin's angry face was gone; his dark eyes brightened with Han. It made Chaewon feel even worse. Seokmin's voice pulled him back. "Chaewon, come sit. Let's eat."
Everyone began eating. Christine praised Chaewon for the tasty food. Everyone agreed except Seungmin. Suddenly Han asked Seokmin, "How is Jisoo doing?" Seokmin stopped eating. Chaewon looked at him with worry. "Jihan hyung, we broke up," Seokmin said. Han laughed. "Are you joking with me?" No one laughed, so Han's smile faded. "Are you serious?"
Seokmin's voice was low. "What's left to talk about? He never loved me. It was just me keeping him with me forcefully. Maybe he loved someone else. Or maybe he had someone he loved and couldn't move on." The words made Seungmin and Han shift uncomfortably, as if the sentence was meant for them. Chaewon pitied Seokmin even more; he felt like they were on the same page.
After they finished eating, they went back to the sitting area. Jiwoo said, "Christine, why don't you go with Chaewon to buy a cake?" Christine smiled, stood up, and Chaewon followed, thinking maybe they wanted some private space. Jiwoo added, "Don't take her out of the building, just stay inside."
They left. Seungmin asked, "What happened?" Jiwoo sighed. "Dad took Christine's passport and all her important documents." Han was shocked. "What about yours?" "Mine are still there. Last night we went home, and I booked a flight back to England. But when I looked for our passports, Christine's was gone. We're trapped here."
Seokmin said, "Why don't you tell this to Christine's dad? If he knew, he wil make us break up and take her away." Han got angry. "What does dad really want?" "Maybe he'll ask Mr. David to lower the price of trades Just for one ship delivery he's costing a lot now," added seokmin . Jiwoo said. "If he does this, Mr. David will get really angry."
Seungmin's voice darkened. "What do you want me to do?"
"Get her passport back. So we can leave and never return. I'll take Christine to an island where dad can't find us." Jiwoo ordered.
"He'll kill you both if he finds you. Why not just stay here and act obedient? Maybe dad will give the passport back himself," Han said.
It was clear that Han didn't wanted Seungmin to be a part of this.
Jiwoo looked at him. "Really? After what happened last night, you think he'll accept me?"
"I think he will. All he wants is control. Let him have it for a while. When you get a chance, run. For now tell Mr. David you're staying here," Han said.
Jiwoo shook her head. "Maybe you're right, but don't you know how dangerous it is to stay near him. No one knows when he'll go crazy and sell you off for money. I'm not scared for myself but for Christine. Then she signed and said Mr. David told me not to come back but I didn't listen to him and look what's happening now ."
Christine and Chaewon returned with a cake. Han opened the door for them. Jiwoo looked at Seokmin and said softly. "I know it's 2 days late, but let's celebrate your 18th birthday." Han brought the cake and knife, placing it in front of Seokmin. He sighed, picked up the knife and said, "Let's celebrate my 18th birthday… and my six-year relationship break-up."
Everyone sang a birthday song for him. Chaewon felt his heart ache. Six years they dated, and he never felt loved. Will I also end up tired in a one-sided relationship someday?