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A hand suddenly pulled Aera's body and landed on her legs. Aera's position is sitting facing Hyungtae's body and facing each other. Aera is really shocked until her loud scream deafens Hyungtae's ears. Even though she intended to surprise Hyungtae, she is the one who is surprised.

"Kim, let me go!!" Aera struggled to get out of Hyungtae's hands. But Hyungtae's strength is clearly many times greater than her own. Hyungtae's two hands held Aera's arm and locked it. So Aera's body, can't be moved at all. "You want to prank me, right? Now I have to punish you," said Hyungtae watching Aera. "I'm sorry, I won't do it again, okay? Now let me go, dear Kim." Aera, who caught suddenly grinning then, quickly changed her expression into pathetic in order to get forgiveness from the man who held her back.

"Okay, since you look sorry, I'll forgive you. But I won't let you go. Call me Oppa." Hyungtae can't hide his smile, looking at the girl in his arms now. Aera looks awkward even though her cheeks are red, Hyungtae wants to hold his cheek, but he has to hold it for world peace.

"You always take the opportunity in adversity, huh...?? Alright. Oppa, quickly put me down," said Aera quickly. She doesn't want to refuse the crazy request because she wanted to be released immediately. "Where will anyone plead with such a ferocious tone." Hyungtae is still teasing her. Isn't it enough to make her say such ridiculous words to Hyungtae?

"Oppa.. please let go of my hand... my arm hurts so much that I want to cry." Aera coaxed with deadly aegyo that instantly brought a blush to Hyungtae's cheeks as well.

Hyungtae's hand slowly released his grip on Aera's arm. Actually, Hyungtae subconsciously does that. Because his body is still half-conscious after hearing and seeing with his own eyes, Aera is being sweet to him. It felt like Hyungtae's chest wanted to explode. Not strong handle it and finally, he spontaneously stood up and pretended to want to get a drink of water in the kitchen. It's strange, even though he usually just orders Mr. Park, not like he usually does, Aera thinks.

"You damn man, my arm hurts. Just watch out for him when he comes back." Aera feels really mad. Seeing some of the snacks provided for her, she eagerly ate them. Actually, her eyes had not been able to ignore the bottle filled with red liquid. Yeees, Aera is curious about the wine bottle on the table beside her. So far, she had never tasted the taste of that intoxicating liquid. Considering, her financial situation. It is impossible to try even a drop of it.

Only rich people can feel it because the price is pricey. Aera's hand slowly took the bottle. She had been curious since at least, even though she had never drunk it. She can hold the bottle first. If you look around, it seems that this type of wine is very expensive only for those who are really above it.

Approximately the price of this wine might be able to pay her rent for years.

A huge sigh escaped from Aera's mouth. "It's very fortunate that tycoons don't have to rush for money to pay rent like me. Instead, they can buy drinks like this over and over again," Aera complained. From afar, Hyungtae watched Aera having a dialogue with herself while repeatedly turning the bottle in her hand.

"Want to try it now?" asked Hyungtae suddenly. Aera who heard it is very surprising that the million worth of wine almost slipped from her grasp. "You... Shocked me. Can you not come suddenly, Kim? My heart is about to burst." Aera scolds Hyungtae again for the umpteenth time. It seems it will start to become his new hobby.

"You're still busy with your own thoughts, even though I've called you many times. How about a drink now?" Ask Hyungtae one more time

"Ah no, I don't want to drink it. It's yours. I don't dare to drink that costs this exorbitant." refused Aera hesitantly.

"You think I brought this here just for me to drink alone?" Aera just listened silently. "I've prepared this for you, Aera. From now on, you have to get used to a luxurious life. You're living with a Kim Hyungtae." next then.

"Alright, I'll drink this. You're such a fussy person. You want to replace my mother, don't you?" replied the earliest Aera. Even though she just felt inappropriate and also doesn't have the heart to drink it. "Smart girl. What genre do you want to watch now? You choose first. I'll pour this wine for you." Hyungtae pointed at the boxes that lined up earlier.

"Choose? so this box contains all the movies you have, Kim? It's awesome. What you don't, actually have? Why do you have so many." chattered Aera who does not expect a reply from the man beside her. Because her body is focusing on choosing what movie they wanted to watch. "What kind of genre do you like, Kim?" Aera asked without looking at the person she asked.

"There really isn't a genre I really like, but if you want, I'd suggest horror," said Hyungtae casually. He is curious about Aera's answer, whether Aera agrees to choose horror or not.

"Yes. That's it." Aera's right hand held up a horror genre cassette.

"Are you sure?" Hyungtae asked.

"Not really sure, but since I haven't seen a movie in a long time, I'm confused about which one to choose. What's more, there are so many choices." Aera explained and then gave the cassette she chose earlier to Hyungtae.

Quickly after five minutes, the film started immediately, and on the table next to Aera, there already a glass of wine that Hyungtae had prepared for him.

"Well, it's starting. I want to eat popcorn." said the earliest Aera. Not long after that Mr. Park approached Aera and gave him a big popcorn container. "Please miss your popcorn." Mr. Park handed over the popcorn in a friendly manner.

"Wow, thank you, Mr. Park, you are the best." Aera smiled sweetly, then gave a wink with one eye to Mr. Park.

"Hey, what are you doing? Who do you think ordered that popcorn for you? Why are you flirting with him?" Hyungtae is annoyed that his good intentions stolen by Mr. Park. The old man took advantage of him.

"Really? But the one who prepares and takes it is still Mr. Park," said Aera, then smiled again at Mr. Park.

"Mr. Park, quickly get out, don't let anyone come in again after this," Hyungtae said annoyed. In the end, he kicked Mr. Park out. "Don't be so harsh, Kim. Your temper towards maids very bad."

"Leave it alone. Why are you interfering? They are my servants."