Episode 3 — “If I Hate You… Why Can’t I Let You Go?”

Tired but motivated to write this story

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That night, the rain poured heavily.

I was still in the hospital even though the doctor said I could go home tomorrow morning. Fahad refused to allow it.

He said:

“You’re weak enough to die. Stay put.”

His mouth was truly cursed.

But…

I started to notice something.

That man hadn't left my side since I fainted.

I pretended to sleep several times earlier.

And every time I opened my eyes just a crack…

I saw him still there.

Sitting in the chair.

Playing with his phone.

Or staring at me silently like a madman.

Creepy.

But strangely…

It felt safe.

I let out a small sigh while staring at the ceiling.

The lights were dimmed.

Silent.

Kraken had already gone back to handle whatever mafia business.

It was just me and Fahad in this VIP hospital room.

Suddenly, his voice emerged from the sofa.

“Not asleep yet?”

I gave a lazy side-eye.

“My stomach is hungry.”

He immediately stood up.

I was startled.

“Eh?”

“I’m going to get food.”

I let out a cynical laugh.

“Afraid I’ll die again?”

He stopped walking.

His back stiffened for a moment.

“…Yes.”

I went completely silent.

Eh?

He answered?

Fahad left the room before I could even process that.

I clutched my chest.

Why is my heart acting so weird?

•••

In less than fifteen minutes, Fahad returned.

With a plastic bag.

I looked at it, puzzled.

“…What is this?”

“Fried rice.”

I grew even more confused.

“Does the hospital sell fried rice?”

“No.”

He placed it in front of me.

“I had someone buy it.”

I slowly opened the plastic.

The smell of anchovy sambal immediately drifted out.

I looked at him in shock.

“This is…”

“Fried rice from the stall at the end of the night market where you sell vegetables.”

I was stunned.

How did he know I liked eating there?

I slowly raised my head.

Fahad was unbuttoning his sleeves while looking out the window.

“…Did you investigate me?”

He answered calmly.

“I know everything about my wife.”

Wife again.

That word made my face heat up.

I quickly lowered my head to eat.

But in my heart…

Why did it feel so soft?

I took a bite of the rice slowly.

It was delicious.

Exactly like usual.

And for some reason…

I almost cried because a man like Fahad bothered to remember a small detail like this.

Suddenly, he spoke again.

“Tomorrow, we’re getting married.”

I immediately choked.

“WHAT?!”

He handed me plain water.

“Don’t scream.”

“I haven’t agreed!”

“You’re already living in my house.”

“That’s because I was kidnapped!”

“It’s the same thing.”

I looked at him like I wanted to strangle him.

“Hey, you devil mobster, do you think marriage is like buying vegetables?”

He gave a lopsided smirk.

“If it were buying vegetables, I’d have picked the ugliest one.”

I immediately threw a pillow at his face.

“PIG!”

He caught the pillow calmly.

But…

I saw it.

He was holding back a smile.

WAIT.

This mobster can actually smile?!

•••

The next morning.

I was taken back to the mansion.

And as usual…

I threw a tantrum the whole way.

“I don’t want to get married!”

“You already signed.”

“I didn’t read it!”

“That’s your problem.”

I was so frustrated I pinched his arm hard.

Kraken, in the front, started laughing.

“Boss, she’s even more violent than you.”

“Shut up.”

I glared at Kraken instead.

“You too. You useless octopus.”

“Why am I getting dragged into this?!”

The car was filled with the sound of our bickering.

But it was strange.

I noticed Fahad wasn't angry at all.

He just stayed silent, listening to me nag.

Occasionally glancing at me.

Like…

He was entertained.

•••

Reaching the mansion, the atmosphere suddenly turned tense.

All the bodyguards stood up straight.

Serious faces.

Kraken walked quickly toward Fahad.

“Boss.”

“What?”

“The shipment at the harbor was attacked.”

I went quiet.

Shipment?

Harbor?

Okay, this is definitely real mafia stuff.

Fahad’s aura changed instantly.

Dark.

Dangerous.

He glared at Kraken.

“Who?”

“Zayn Malik’s people.”

I was blurred.

“…Huh? The singer?”

Kraken almost choked.

Fahad closed his eyes for a long time as if he had a headache.

“Not the singer, you idiot.”

“Oh.”

I acted nonchalant.

Fahad slowly gripped my jaw.

“That mouth of yours…”

“What? Is it cute?”

“It’ll go missing one day.”

I slapped his hand away.

“If it goes missing, your life will finally be peaceful.”

But before Fahad could respond—

SUDDENLY—

BOOM!

The sound of gunfire exploded outside the mansion.

I let out a small shriek.

All the bodyguards pulled out their pistols.

Kraken cursed harshly.

“SHIT—”

Another shot shattered a large window of the mansion.

I froze.

My heart felt like it was going to explode.

Fahad, however…

Didn't look scared at all.

He pulled me roughly into his embrace.

My head was pressed hard against his chest.

“Don’t move.”

His voice was low.

Dangerous.

I was trembling.

“F-Fahad…”

The gunfire increased.

People were screaming downstairs.

I was terrified.

My hands automatically gripped his shirt.

And for the first time…

I felt like this man truly could protect me.

Fahad gently held the back of my head.

“Listen to me.”

I looked up slightly.

His eyes were fixed on mine.

If he was cold before…

Now he looked like a wild animal.

“If anything happens later…”

His voice grew even softer.

“…run.”

I felt a strange sensation.

“Why?”

He was silent for a moment.

Then…

He touched my cheek with his thumb.

So gently that I was mesmerized.

“Because I can’t bear to see anything happen to you.”

My heart stopped.

And before I could say a word—

BOOM!

A massive explosion rocked the entire mansion. 🖤

What happened to them 🔥🥰😞

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