Apollo’s Heart - Chapter 46

Chapter 46

Chapter 46

Afresh, Yuri wondered what happened to her on the day she lost her memories. Burying her head between her knees, Yuri scorned herself. Why did she lose so many memories? The death of her father, the death of Hye-yeon, and the man who could have possibly been her lover.

If there was one thing that she could be certain about, it was that the relationship did not end on good terms. Either he or she had left the other, and what was written on the ending page of their relationship was not happily ever after.

Yuri would not be surprised if he left her as that was more realistic than the other way around, but seemingly, the circumstances pointed to the opposite. Either way, she could not understand why Tae-jun was still antagonized by her as it had been four years already and he, by all means, was engaged to another woman.

–          “We have a lot to talk about from now on.”

Something to talk about from now on? Then why did he not talk about it in the past four years? Is it because of his engagement?

Surging questions occupied her mind. Soon, she could vaguely assume Tae-jun’s intentions. Engagement between two of the most powerful families required precautions. If Yuri was one of his women in the past, her presence might be quite disturbing to his current fiancée. Is that the case? Whatever the answer is, another encounter with Tae-jun did not seem like a good idea.

After a profound sigh, Yuri stood up.

It was already dark outside. To send the agency and Roy the final installation report by the end of the day, she needed to retrieve her tablet from him. Most of her installation notes were copied in her laptop, but the pictures that she had taken earlier at Daejin Department Store were not updated yet and she needed them for the report. Most importantly, in order to find her memories back, she needed to meet Tae-jun, the man in her dreams and flashbacks.

Should I visit his office? When she keyed in Seoin Group on the search engine, her phone next to the laptop rang. It was an unfamiliar number. However, Yuri could easily guess who the caller was. After taking a few deep breaths, she pushed the answer button.

“Hello.”

–         “You answered late.”

Ignoring his response, Yuri started talking.

“I need my tablet back. It is important to me.”

–         “You need to come and get it yourself.”

Deridingly, Tae-jun answered in a low tone. Yuri tried her best not to react emotionally.

“Where should I come? To your office?”

–         “Hotel Seoin, Suite 3001.”

“Wait, hey!”

Ruthlessly, Tae-jun cut off the line. Yuri did not even have a moment to be antagonized by his rude attitude. He did not need to provide anything but a hotel room number, because at that moment, Yuri found the room number somewhat familiar.

I know this room number …

A pounding started inside her head. Stumbling, she massaged her forehead.

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Here I am, again.

After getting off the taxi, Yuri glared at the overwhelmingly lavish appearance of Hotel Seoin. This was her third visit. She had visited this hotel for the first time because Daejin Department Store had reserved a room in the hotel as her accommodation during her stay for installation work. The second time, she was unconsciously driven to come, after her visit to Jinseong City.

The last time she had visited the hotel, she could understand what brought her here. Now, she knew why. Because the man, Tae-jun Seo, was here.

Did I remember this place somehow?

Something was still engraved deep in Yuri’s mind – even after removing the death of her father, the ten days, and the death of Hye-yeon from her memories completely. After she’d collected better pieces of information about Tae-jun, she was able to make sense of the man who had the security camera footage from Hotel Seoin. Presumably, the man named ‘Jin-wook Jeong’ worked for Tae-jun.

Now the question was … Why did he delve into Hye-yeon Jin’s death? Is her death related to Tae-jun?

“Miss Han?”

A familiar voice dragged Yuri out of her deep thoughts. The voice was from the cousin of the man she needed to confront. The man who possibly could have been her lover in the past. What perfect timing!

“Hello, Jae-won. Are you off now?”

“Yes! By the way, what brought you here today? Is it a coincidence? Or did you come to see me?” The man was cheerful yet cheeky.

“Oh no, I came to visit one of my acquaintances.”

“I see. Well, unfortunately, I also have a plan that I cannot skip. I was worried that you came to visit me!”

Jae-won seemed disappointed, but he hid his disappointment well. As Yuri had realized it from the beginning, this man always made her feel at home. Anyone could see that he was well-educated, from a respected family with care and love.

Why are Tae-jun and Jae-won so different from each other even as cousins? When Yuri reminded herself of the man who she needed to confront, her face clouded over.

Jae-won quickly changed the topic. “Is the installation finished?”

“Yes, it was done today.”

“Then, are you leaving Korea soon?”

After taking a few seconds, Yuri answered.  “I think I am going to stay for a bit. I need to take care of some stuff.”

“Well, that is great news to me!” Jae-won smiled. “You can take your time. I can wait for your call.”

Nothing forceful, but an insisting voice of Jae-won landed on Yuri’s ears.

After entering the elevator, she closed her eyes. Whenever she breathed, something suppressed her chest and left her feeling nauseated. Even when she walked through the lavish aisles, she felt queasy.

In front of Suite 3001, she dropped her head and looked down at her shoes. Somehow, she felt like she had done this before. Here, in this place, at some point in time that she does not remember.

With shaking fingers, she rang the bell. Without the slightest noise, the heavy door opened.

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