Sister, Back-off From MY MAN - Chapter 140

“Seems like your friendship is not like how it used to be” Song Ji Hun taunted Ian and smirked at him, annoying Ian to the core.

“Excuse me?” Ian managed to say while gritting his teeth.

“You are smart enough to understand what I said” Song Ji Hun taunted him back.

“You don’t need to bother about my friendships” Ian, who was already in a bad mood got even more annoyed.

“I really wouldn’t have if you didn’t appear today out of nowhere, meddling with my time with her” Song Ji Hun didn’t hold himself back.

“Why does it matter if I meddle with your time with her?” Ian asked him directly as now he again got the old feeling that Song Ji Hun likes Kiaraa.

Years ago, he had this doubt but after a point Song Ji Hun didn’t do anything about it so Ian thought he assumed it wrong but now he again wondered if that was indeed the case.

“When I am in the middle of my studies, either learning or teaching, I don’t like having unnecessary disturbances around me” Song Ji Hun knew the moment he acknowledges his feelings towards Kiaraa in front of Ian, Ian would immediately inform Kiaraa about it killing his future chances if any.

So, he was not ready to accept his feelings yet in front of Ian.

“Is that the only reason my presence is a bother to you?” Ian questioned him, unsure of what is going on in Song Ji Hun’s mind.

He again got confused, wondering if he was just being insecure because of his feelings for Kiaraa or Song Ji Hun too is interested in her.

“What else could it be? Should there be any other reason?” Song Ji Hun counter-questioned Ian, making him speechless.

Ian was not sure what to reply. He had the urge to ask Song Ji Hun if he has any feelings for Kiaraa but they were not close enough to talk about such things and neither he wanted to put any ideas in Ji Hun’s mind in case he is not interested in her.

“Song Ji Hun, can I ask you something?” Ian politely requested.

Since, he was polite, Ji Hun didn’t refuse and nodded his head.

“Why are you investing your time in teaching Kiaraa? I mean as far as I know you, you don’t waste your time in unnecessary things” Ian decided to try to know the truth before assuming things on his own.

“Ian, firstly you don’t know me at all, so till which far you know me doesn’t apply here. Secondly, Kiaraa requested me rather begged me to help her, initially she only wanted the notes but being in first year she wasn’t able to understand anything. She is a close family friend and also, she requested my help in the field of education. Education is something I value the most and when someone asked me to help them in it to better themselves, how can I refuse?”

Song Ji Hun gave him the safest answer because, in case Ian ever blabbers Song Ji Hun’s reason to Kiaraa, then also it should not create a problem for him.

“Oh, so that’s why you are helping her” Ian was completely convinced by Song Ji Hun’s reasoning as Ji Hun sounded very honest and the reason, he provided was absolutely believable.

Ian even sighed in relief as he believed Ji Hun is not interested in Kiaraa.

“I must say one thing Song Ji Hun, you are a very nice man” Ian finally said as he was happy that Ji Hun is helping Kiaraa become better at her studies as this was very important for her.

“I know” Song Ji Hun was unaffected by Ian’s praise.

“You are narcissist too” Ian added.

“I know that too” Song Ji Hun accepted.

Ian chuckled and said, “You are more interesting than I thought, maybe we should hangout more”

As long as Song Ji Hun was not interested in Kiaraa, Ian had no problems with him. He would not even mind being friends with Ji Hun.

“I am fine with how everything has been between us all these years and wouldn’t mind it being continued” Song Ji Hun indirectly told him he would not want to hang out with them.

Ian was understanding of it and didn’t feel offended at all, he was respectful towards Ji Hun’s opinion, “Sure, whatever suits you man”

The four people then reached the Seoul Metropolitan Library, before Hwan could say he too will join them, Ian declared he would be leaving for his home.

Song Ji Hwan was surprised that Ian is ready to leave Kiaraa alone with Song Ji Hun as that was totally unlike him.

‘Hyung must have definitely manipulated Ian too. Today, after he comes back home, I will ask him how did he manage this eight wonder’ Song Ji Hwan excitedly thought to himself and announced that he too will leave now to meet his girlfriend.

“Are you dating that same girl or is she someone new?” Kiaraa asked him as Hwan rarely stays in a long-term relationship.

“She is a new one, she studies with me in my media class.” Hwan informed Kiaraa.

“What happened to the old one?” Kiaraa asked in surprise as these two lovebirds were inseparable in their school.

“She is studying in Busan, long distance relationships don’t work, so we decided to break up before she leaves” Song Ji Hwan informed her.

“Why the hell you did not tell me this?” Kiaraa looked upset.

“Haven’t you been extremely busy since your college started? You never had time to hang out with us” Ian taunted her as she made lot of excuses to avoid these two guys.

Kiaraa looked at Ian in guilt, as she indeed made excuses to avoid Ian and in-turn she had to avoid Hwan too.

“Okay, I am sorry, I won’t make false excuses anymore” Kiaraa promised them.

“So, until now you did make false excuses?” Ian caught her red-handed.

Kiaraa didn’t dodge the question or tried to justify herself, she just accepted it, “Yeah, I had my reasons but I guess there is nothing much for me to worry about now, I won’t ignore you guys” she assured him.

“Thanks for at least realizing that now” Ian was relieved to know Kiaraa would now stop avoiding him and was hoping to have his old friend back.

Ian then collected his stuff and left, while Song Ji Hun and Kiaraa continued their studies for the next few hours.

They were done in the evening.

“Shall we meet at this same place tomorrow too?” Song Ji Hun asked Kiaraa.

“Yes, I like this place, I don’t mind continuing to study here” Kiaraa agreed.

The two then headed out and Kiaraa was about to call her driver when Song Ji Hun stopped her, “If you call him now, it will take more than thirty minutes for him to reach here”

“Yeah, it’s okay, I’ll wait”

“No need, I’ll drop you” Song Ji Hun headed towards his car and Kiaraa joined him, “Hope it won’t be a trouble for you” she said.

“No, it won’t be. My home is anyway not that far from yours.” Song Ji Hun assured her and, in a while, they reached the Lee Mansion.

On the way they discussed about the business cases they studied and more about the scenarios of business world that is currently happening.

So, they didn’t even realize when they already reached her home.

“Time passes very fast when I am having productive conversations with you” Kiaraa disappointedly said as there were still a few things she wished to discuss with him.

“If you ever want to discuss such important topics, you can feel free to call me” Song Ji Hun said but he tried to sound as casual and indifferent as possible to ensure he doesn’t sound desperate.

“Really? You won’t mind?” Kiaraa was surprised at his offer and again confirmed, “You are saying this out of politeness and formality or you mean it? Because you see, I am shameless, I will actually call you”

“I mean it, I am always happy to have productive conversations.”

“Great” Kiaraa stepped out the car as Song Ji Hun again stopped a few feet away from the main gate but this time they didn’t expect to be greeted by Lee Myung Soo, who was hoping to see Song Ji Hun as he expected just like last time, he will drop his daughter as the driver didn’t leave the residence yet to pick Kiaraa.

“Dad, what are you doing outside?” Kiaraa looked surprised.

“I was walking around this place” Lee Myung Soo lied to his daughter and smiled at Song Ji Hun, “Ji Hun, since you have come till here, why don’t you come inside for a cup of tea or coffee?”

Song Ji Hun understood, Lee Myung Soo has something to talk to him about, so he was acting like this, therefore he agreed.