Your Girlfriend Was Amazing

Chapter 93: The Reason Melanie Is Feeling Irritated

The Reason Melanie Is Feeling Irritated

"…"

Since yesterday, Melanie's mood hadn't exactly been sunshine and rainbows. To be precise, it all started after she shot a text Baek Taeyang's way.

"Why isn't he replying to me?"

Normally, she wouldn't have to play the waiting game like this, but this time, things felt a bit off. Melanie couldn't help but think that, considering it was a pretty big deal related to his living situation, Baek Taeyang was obligated to respond, no matter what.

"Is he not planning to move closer to my place? No way." Melanie scoffed, glaring at her phone.

The whole thing just didn't add up.

Baek Taeyang, who effortlessly breezed through the gate with her assistance. Baek Taeyang, who insisted she dressed nicely before tackling the gate. Baek Taeyang, who aced it all with the arsenal she provided.

"So, you told me to doll up, cleared the gate, even put all my weapons to good use… but can't send me a text back?"

But this Baek Taeyang, even though I reached out first, he couldn't be bothered to glance at his phone. Sure, he might be busy or have some excuse, but what could possibly be more pressing right after clearing the gate?

"Miss, maybe Hunter Baek Taeyang is taking a well-deserved nap?"

"He's not napping… He's… sleeping with… another woman… just like last time!"

"Pardon?"

"It's nothing."

Melanie couldn't shake off that moment. The moans she heard on the phone when she rang him up in front of the department store.

I thought that kind of thing only happened at night…

Yet there was Baek Taeyang, acting like it was no problem while the sun was still high in the sky. He even saw right through her carefully laid-out beauty trap and slipped through without a hitch.

To even entertain the idea of him taking a nap? That's laughable. He's probably just… occupied… with another woman… But why does this all leave such a sour taste in my mouth?

Melanie couldn't quite put her finger on the unsettling feeling brewing within her.

Ping—

While she was still grappling with this inexplicable emotion, her phone chimed with a new message. Usually, she kept it on silent, but this time, she left it on, all because of Baek Taeyang.

"As expected, he knows better than to keep me waiting."

Melanie thought as she opened the message, only to find her expression quickly souring.

(Kim Minsoo)

"Ugh."

For the first time, Melanie felt a deep-seated revulsion towards humanity.

Melanie had her sights set on Kim Minsoo for his exceptional potential among born awakeners. There were occasions when she strategically approached him, entertaining thoughts of positioning him as the model for Kaivan in the Korean market.

Melanie's one-time display of goodwill was like opening Pandora's box for Kim Minsoo, who swiftly bulldozed through any semblance of personal space between them. Keeping up communication is standard protocol, but Minsoo turned it into a one-sided barrage that just wouldn't quit.

He'd send her with video links that only tickled his funny bone and flood her inbox with selfies of himself all dolled up. Despite the irritation, Melanie couldn't muster the courage to cut him off completely because she still harbored the belief that he might prove useful down the line.

But because it was Kim Minsoo.

Despite being dragged through emotional hell by the damn public opinion, Melanie kept on with her contact with Minsoo. But…

Now is just a really bad time.

(Kim Minsoo)

>I'll contact you later, so please never contact me first until then.

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"Was it Student Kim Minsoo, by any chance?"

"How did you know?!"

"It's just that your expression and sighs whenever you're in touch with him caught my attention, so I thought I'd bring it up."

"Right… Why is it that when you need support, it's always some weirdo showing up instead? Are all men like this?"

"Hmm…"

The butler pondered whether it was right to speak up here or if he should defend Kim Minsoo. Frankly, he wanted to calmly explain why Melanie was so riled up.

Is spring finally blooming for our lady…?

She was a tough cookie from a young age, jumping into business and weathering all sorts of storms. Even during character education, she secretly supported the company, and despite all the incidents, she bounced back beautifully.

Maybe that's why she hasn't experienced the emotions her peers revel in. Especially the unique bonds of camaraderie and love…

It was nothing short of a backlash from excessive ambition.

Maybe Hunter Baek Taeyang will be the catalyst she needs… Sure, he sounds like he's got a wandering eye, judging by the young miss's description, but I don't see that as a major issue.

It's not like they are getting married, just a brief fling. If he could enlighten her about the realities of dating and love, wouldn't that be enough? Besides, his sketchiness is just speculation, and his public image is impeccable, even his personality.

I suppose I should nudge Hunter Baek Taeyang forward here.

After sorting through his thoughts, the butler suggested, "Wouldn't it be wise to call Hunter Baek Taeyang now? He might have been too busy to check his messages."

"Then why does Minsoo keep contacting me, claiming to be busy, only to talk nonsense?"

"Well… I reckon Student Kim Minsoo… might have a touch of pretentiousness…"

"Pretentious?"

"Yeah, like… He's probably trying to paint himself as this super busy man with a ton on his plate. I suppose it's a similar spiel… reaching out even in the midst of it all… seems like he's trying to make a statement."

"Why would he do that to me…?"

After Melanie's final response, the butler realized.

Miss really doesn't have a clue!

For all her talk of beauty traps, she was a total newbie when it came to romance. Among newbies, she was at rock bottom!

Rather than spelling it out, the butler thought it'd be more enlightening for her to figure it out on her own, so he chose his words carefully, "Um… well… Maybe it's just a thing among passive skill users?"

"Ugh… What's the point of spewing nonsense and sharing lame humor videos… It's not even remotely amusing."

"Miss, the important thing now is not Kim Minsoo but—"

"Okay! I'll make the call. Oh, I wasn't yelling just now, by the way, it's just… never mind."

"Yes, yes, of course, young miss."

Melanie had no clue why she'd just raised her voice or why she was so jittery about making the call. She couldn't even begin to guess.

Why am I suddenly trembling? It wasn't like this when I called before. What gives?

Melanie sighed heavily as she reached for her phone.

This is just infuriating.

Baek Taeyang had managed to grate on Melanie's nerves in so many ways. But the biggest annoyance was…

Isn't it reasonable to expect some extra acknowledgment if you tell someone to dress nicely and they actually do?

After clearing the gate and thinking it over, she realized he'd just given her a regular compliment. She kind of forgot she was also trying to boost Kaivan Group's image.

I went all out to look good!

And now I'm making the first move by calling him, bruising my ego. Well, they say misery loves company, so I guess it's just part of the task.

Melanie finally dialed Baek Taeyang's number.

Ring, ring, ring, click.

[Hey? Oh, Melanie, what's up?]

"Oh, um… you didn't even read my message, so I was just wondering if maybe…"

[Ah, you missed me and decided to call?]

"W-What…! No…! I mean…! No, it's just… I wanted to talk to you quickly about the move!"

[Oh, really?]

‘Talking to this guy is getting more and more annoying. He talks all nice while subtly poking at me. So irritating…'

"What do you mean? Seriously! If you saw the message, just reply! You're obviously coming over to Kaivan's side, right?"

[Well, we talked about it, but I'm… moving near the Boardwalk Mall. They said they'd help me out. Thanks for thinking of me, Melanie.]

"Ugh! What do you mean ‘thanks for thinking of me'… I was just saying. But if you go somewhere weird, it could mess up Kaivan Group's rep!"

[Kaivan, huh? I thought the weapon from last time was for my personal use? Do I need to do more testing?]

"Yes, I called you about that too. It's not just because I missed you or anything!"

[Uh, okay? What do you want me to do then?]

"Well, first, you should come over to our side…"

The butler watched as Melanie chatted happily on the phone.

Spring has finally sprung for our miss.

The sweet, late-night tiki-taka continued.

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"Melanie… seriously… She told me not to contact her because she was thinking about what to eat with me… I'm lucky I'm so perceptive, otherwise, what would I have done?"

Kim Minsoo, the indomitable hero who completely misinterpreted Melanie's request not to contact her, had been fasting for four hours, eagerly awaiting her call.