Your Commander-in-Chief – Chapter 312

That evening, after parting ways with Sohee.

I woke up and headed to the living room.

Silently screaming at my aching legs and the muscle pain that coursed through my body.

“Oh, when did you arrive?”

In the living room was Harang, seated with one hand holding a chicken and the other gripping a bottle of cola.

It seemed he had ordered chicken for dinner.

I naturally sat down in front of him and reached into the chicken box.

“Aren’t you being a bit too casual?”

“I’m hungry…”

Was it because I had moved so vigorously? Right now, my hunger felt unbearable.

After stealing and eating a good bit of Harang’s chicken…

Harang, who had been quietly watching me, finally spoke.

“When are you getting married?”

“Pfft!”

The unexpected question caused the chicken in my mouth to explode out.

Harang, as if he had anticipated my reaction, turned away while holding the chicken box tightly.

“W-wait…?”

Marriage? What is this crazy guy talking about?

I gasped for air and jumped up from my seat.

“I’m already wearing a ring and came in after sleeping outside. And I’m even wearing a necklace! Did you think I wouldn’t notice?”

I fumbled with my neck.

The silver chain necklace I thought I had tucked away was peeking out slightly.

The zipper that had been completely fastened at my neck was partially undone.

Clearing my throat, I pulled up the zipper.

This guy…

While he was talking about the necklace, he must have seen the mark on my neck.

Like a child caught in an embarrassing truth, my heart raced, and my face flushed.

I tilted my head down slightly and muttered.

“Um, does mom know?”

“Wouldn’t she know?”

So that was it?

No wonder she hadn’t sent a single message, worried as I came home without a word.

I wiggled my toes and sighed.

“W-who’s getting married…?”

“I was worried someone might take you away, but this is good.”

“W-what are you talking about, you crazy bastard…”

“Right? Who would take a girl who just sits at home playing games all day?”

“There are a lot of people who would try to take me! I could get dozens to come right now!”

“Sure, one can dream.”

With that, Harang jumped up from his seat, of course taking his chicken box with him.

“Hey! Leave some for me!”

“Order some food. Maybe ask your boyfriend to bring it.”

“Hey!”

Harang left that little remark and disappeared into his room.

I stared blankly, mouth agape, watching him go.

Left alone, I plopped down on the living room sofa and fiddled with my phone.

Looking at Harang’s reaction, it seemed he knew this would happen.

Mom probably did too.

Finally, I realized the reason Sohee was so close to my family, especially my mom.

She had targeted the family first…

Even knowing the truth, I wasn’t upset.

In fact, my heart felt warm, and I couldn’t help but smile.

How much had she liked me to go to such lengths?

Thinking about Sohee, who must have been working hard in secret, my lower abdomen tingled with excitement.

It felt like floating in midair.

I didn’t want this feeling to go away.

I tapped on my phone screen and sent Sohee a text.

Hayun – [Sohee, are you busy…?] -1

The number ‘1’ next to my sent message didn’t disappear.

Is she really busy?

I bit my lip, waiting for Sohee’s reply.

One second felt like five, and five seconds felt like ten.

After waiting 30 seconds for a reply…

Finally, a response came from Sohee.

Sohee – [No. I have time.]

Did her saying she had time really mean she made time for me, or was it just my imagination?

Regardless of the reason, getting a reply made me happy.

I wiggled my tiny toes while tapping on my phone screen.

Hayun – [I just sent it to check.]

S-she wouldn’t be disappointed, right?

I pressed my pounding heart and narrowed my eyes.

Just hours ago, our relationship had changed, and now I couldn’t treat Sohee like I used to.

Sohee – [I miss you.]

“Heh…”

A groan escaped my lips.

I miss her. The sincerity packed into that short message struck right in my heart.

“Hehe…”

My facial muscles relaxed naturally.

The reflection of my face on my phone screen showed a silly grin spreading across my face.

Hayun – [I miss you too.]

Sohee – [I’ll come get you soon.]

*

Early the next morning, I no longer needed to go to school, and I logged into Deron.

What was the first thing to do when logging into Deron?

It was time to accept the daily quest, just as I was about to signal the start of my morning.

[Hayun~ Come out for a second~]

A familiar voice came from outside the capsule.

It was Mom’s voice.

What in the world was going on?

Looking at the clock, Mom should have already left for work.

I tilted my head and exited the capsule, peering out.

“Oh my, you little brat. Were you buried in that capsule without even washing your face?”

“Ugh…?”

As soon as I peeked out, a palm slapped my back.

It didn’t hurt, just a feigned hit.

Nonetheless, Mom grabbed my arm and pulled me out of the capsule.

“Uh, Mom, aren’t you going to work…?”

“Quiet and just follow me.”

What the heck…?

Led by Mom’s hand, we headed to the table in the living room.

There, sitting in a black suit was Sohee.

“Huh…!”

What is she doing here?

Sohee, with a calm face holding a teacup, turned to me and smiled brightly.

“Hayun.”

“S-Sohee…?”

Mom, who had dragged me in, pushed me next to Sohee.

Being pushed unexpectedly, I ended up sitting beside Sohee.

What was going on here?

I stared blankly back and forth between Mom and Sohee.

“Please take good care of our Hayun.”

“Just trust me, Mother.”

“Then… I’ll trust Sohee…”

No… Doesn’t this situation feel a bit off?

While I was thinking that, Sohee lowered her head and got up from her seat.

She grabbed my hand and said,

“Come on, let’s go.”

“W-wait…?”

Her grip was firmly tight.

As her fingers interlocked with mine, my tension melted away.

No, where are we going?

As Sohee dragged me along, I looked back.

“Uh, Mom?”

“Have a good time, Hayun.”

“No, uh, Mom…?”

What was happening?

I need to log into Deron!

Sohee lifted me effortlessly and carried me out of my house.

Caught in her arms, I was being taken along.

I looked at my house disappearing in the distance and tilted my head.

What…?

Thud—

Suddenly coming to my senses, I found myself in a car with Sohee.

“Huh…”

“I came because I missed you.”

“Uh, no…”

Last night.

The message “I’ll come to get you soon” from Sohee popped into my mind.

I didn’t expect ‘soon’ meant today.

Now, I finally understood this situation.

We were going out for fun?

Then why didn’t she say so…

I looked down at my outfit.

I was still in the training clothes from last night.

I hadn’t even washed up.

It was a complete contrast to what Sohee was wearing, all dressed up.

I fidgeted with my fingers and opened my mouth.

“Uh, um… Can I wash up first?”

“Go wash up.”

“Go wash up? But…?”

“You’ll understand when you go.”

With that last word, Sohee started driving the car.

The car smoothly glided out of the housing area and began speeding down the road.

“Wow…”

I marveled at the scenery whizzing by outside the window.

At the same time, I slapped away Sohee’s hand as it started to wander over my body.

The fast-moving car suddenly stopped in front of a tall building.

“This is…?”

“My home.”

Her home?

This huge building?

No way…

I nodded. Sohee must have started living alone in that large mansion.

Since she went to college unlike me, moving to a closer place was bound to happen.

“This is where we’re playing?”

“Playing?”

“Yeah.”

“… It’s a place you can play.”

Sohee said that and started preparing to get out of the car.

This self-driving system knew to park itself automatically as soon as its owner got out.

But wait, I didn’t have any shoes on…?

I fidgeted with my cute bare feet as I glanced at Sohee.

In that moment, my body was swiftly picked up.

I was lifted out of the car in Sohee’s arms.

“I-I don’t have any shoes!”

“They’re all at my house.”

“My shoes?”

“Yep.”

Why are my shoes at your place?

Ignoring my suspicious gaze, Sohee strolled toward the building.

The luxurious-looking building had a security guard standing at the entrance.

Our eyes met.

In that instant, the security guard lowered his head in greeting.

I waved at him.

Sohee walked past the entrance and headed casually for the elevator.

The elevator of this fancy building was unique.

It showed everything outside.

I stared blankly, watching the ground shrink away as we ascended.

After a while of going up,

The elevator arrived at the top floor of the building.

“This is home.”

It’s spacious.

Incredibly spacious.

That was my first impression of the room Sohee introduced me to.

The entire top floor was a room.

I got down from Sohee’s arms and stepped onto the floor.

“Wow… Is it okay if I look around?”

“Yeah. As much as you’d like.”

In that case…

I dashed off and began exploring everywhere.

First up was the bathroom.

“Wow…”

The bathroom is big too.

Is that a bathtub or a swimming pool?

Admiration kept pouring out.

“Do you like it?”

“It’s amazing…”

Sohee followed me into the bathroom and handed me a little step stool that was underneath the sink.

What’s this?

“Want to give it a try?”

I nodded and did as Sohee instructed.

Stepping onto the stool elevated me to the perfect height for the sink.

“Oh…”

“If it’s too high or low, just let me know. I’ll adjust it.”

“No, it’s just right… But… why…?”

“How about we check out the bedroom next?”

Sohee said this while pulling my hand.

She led me to the master bedroom.

A huge bed was placed within.

On the bed were fluffy pillows—two of them.

“Why are there two pillows…?”

“Why do you think…?”

Click—

At my question, I heard a ominous sound accompanying Sohee’s voice.

I cautiously turned my head, spotting Sohee with her hand resting on the doorknob.

“Because this is ‘our home.'”

“Huh…”