ยฉNovel Buddy
Love History Caused By Willful Negligence-Chapter 11Vol. 1 :
Vol. 1 Chapter 11: Chapter 11
Translated by naralara
Edited by naralara ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐ง๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฅ๏ผ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฆ
โIf we just film this scene, itโs over, so letโs do our best.โ
The director shouted, encouraging the staff and actors. Everyone suffered because of the exceptionally cold weather. Choi Inseop found out why CEO Kim and Manager Cha sent him wearing such thick jumpers, and as he faced the cold with his whole body.
Every time he moved to the filming location, he was busy just controlling the crowds, but today Lee Wooyeon had a lot of demands. He wished he had hot green tea, he wanted to wipe his hands with a hot towel, a hot pack or hot coffee will relieve his throat, he wanted to sit in a comfortable chair, etc.
Choi Inseop had been busy all day without a break, fulfilling his continuous requests. At the same time, he was unable to straighten his back because he looked after the child actor that the mother had thrown him from time to time.
Lee Wooyeon was drinking hot green tea and looking at Choi Inseop carrying a waiting child actor. As Jang Yeonsoo said, the childโs mother was having insignificant conversations with the director, so she didnโt seem to care about the child. Choi Inseop put the balloon he had bought with his own money into the childโs hand and was acting like a nanny. A smile was drawn on Lee Wooyeonโs lips.
It was the car he was thinking of firing the manager. Choi Inseop was the perfect manager who accurately understood and matched his tastes and personality. He was quiet, quick-witted, and had a good personality. It was perfect. He was such a perfect manager that he really wanted to ask where he got these people from.
So Lee Wooyeon didnโt like Choi Inseop. Being overly perfect.
It was as if Choi Inseop had researched to become Lee Wooyeonโs manager and fit himself into that frame. Most of all, it was funny that he claimed to be his fan. At first he thought it was so, but quickly realized that he was lying from the look in his eyes.
Lee Wooyeon was a natural actor. He was able to figure out at once whether he really liked him or if he was pretending to like him.
The new manager wasnโt his fan. He knew all the information about Lee Wooyeon that he could never know unless he was a fan, but he was not a fan. However, he claimed to be a fan himself and tried his best to catch Lee Wooyeonโs eyes.
โItโs fun, but thatโs it.โ
He muttered as he looked at Choi Inseop, who was keeping an eye on him even while carrying the child.
โI mean, itโs fun, but the mood is so gloomy. So, Iโll have to change it now.โ
โMr. Lee Wooyeon.โ
Choi Inseop, who was approaching him, called out his name. He continued to speak without a sign of difficulty, even though he was constantly breathing hard because the child was heavy.
โI made a reservation for a salon today, but I will change the time.โ
โOkay. It may be later than I thought.โ
There were many variables for outdoor shooting, so it was common to end much later than the expected time. Since CEO Kim insisted that cold wind was bad for the skin and that it must be taken care of after outdoor filming, Lee Wooyeon has often done so. Today, he forgot about it for a while, but the new manager seemed to have not forgotten that fact while he was frantically taking care of him and the child actors.
โI think Inseop is really talented.โ
โโฆI am just doing my job.โ
Every time he heard compliments, Choi Inseop showed a confused look, not knowing where to put his eyes. It was not a pleasant embarrassment accompanied by shame. It was clearly visible that he was somewhat displeased with what the other person said and did not know what to do to hide it.
โBecause you are the manager? Or are you a fan?โ
โIt is bothโฆโ
Lee Wooyeon laughed.
It would have been really nice if this were excluded. It was obvious that he didnโt like it, but it was like he was desperately trying to catch the other personโs attention.
Fun but annoying. However, the displeasure was much greater, so Lee Wooyeon decided to change the manager as soon as possible.
โMr. Wooyeon. You can sit here. Weโre only fleming your facial expressions without lines, okay? You can take Yeonsooโs hand. Without talking.โ
โYes.โ
โMiss Yeonsoo, Are you good with rides?โ
โOf course. I like it very muchโ
โAre you okay, Mr. Wooyeon?โ
โFine.โ
โItโs not that scary, so donโt worry. If you are afraid, you can scream. Iโll edit that scene. Extras donโt shout too much. The mic is out.โ
People burst into laughter at the directorโs joke and got on the ride. Lee Wooyeon took Jang Yeonsooโs hand and let her enter the ride first, and he sat next to her.
โIs a seat vacant?โ
The assistant director, who was checking the seat, pointed to Lee Wooyeonโs back seat and said.
โWhat? Who is it? Just ride anyone.โ
โAnyone from the lighting team over there.โ
The assistant director shouted, but no one willingly stepped forward. It wasnโt about other seats, but it seemed burdensome to appear on the screen because it was right behind Lee Wooyeon.
โThere, Mr. Wooyeonโs manager.โ
โYes?โ
โTake a ride. If you are afraid, you can keep your head down.โ
โMe? โฆ Me, me?โ
Choi Inseop asked, stammering as he was quite scared.
โItโs not that scary. Itโs okay.โ
โNo, Iโฆ, I donโt like thisโฆ โ
โWhat are you so afraid of? Hurry up.โ
When the director motioned for him to get on, Choi Inseop looked at Lee Wooyeon with a bright red face. In a brief glance, Lee Wooyeon was able to read what the manager wanted from him.
โHelp me.โ
โIf youโre scared, take my hand.โ
Lee Wooyeon turned her gaze to Jang Yeonsoo and spoke kind words. The managerโs circumstances were outside his domain. If the manager quits his job because of this, that wouldnโt be a bad thing either.
โIf Wooyeon is scared too, hold my hand. I will hold you tight.โ
Jang Yeonsoo lowered the safety bar and answered with a pleasant voice.
Choi Inseop, who became white, pushed his back and sat down. It seems that the child actor was taken by the childโs mother.
โI, Director, โฆThere, Iโฆ โ
Choi Inseop called the director with a soft voice to see if he had something to say, but he was too busy paying attention to the camera position.
โI, there. Mr. Wooyeonโฆ โ
โYes?โ
โThere, there, Iโฆ , I amโฆ โ
Seeing the face of Choi Inseop, who was scared enough to look pitiful, Jang Yeonsoo asked as if she was worried.
โAre you okay? Mr. Wooyeonโs manager must be really scared.โ
โIf youโre scared, will you hold my hand?โ
Lee Wooyeon playfully held out his hand and smiled. Choi Inseop pursed his lips and shook his head. Security guards walked around and lowered the safety bar.
โNo! I amโฆ ! Hello!โ
Choi Inseop shouted something, but the sound of the safety bar squeaking and locking echoed heavily.
โThere, thereโฆ !โ
โThere, Mr. Wooyeonโs manager. Everything is recorded in the audio, so please be quiet and start filming. Ready, start.โ
The director gave the cue sign.
Choi Inseop grabbed the safety bar with a pale face and bowed his head. When Lee Wooyeon saw him trembling in fear, he smiled lightly.
โHold on tight.โ
He whispered to Jang Yeonsoo and looked at Choi Inseop.
The ride started moving.
โI met the prince.โ
โYes? Again?โ
โYes. I met the prince. This time, Iโm sure it must be the prince I have been waiting for.โ
Every time Jenny moved, the floor squeaked. The elbows of her old pink cardigan were so worn out that they couldnโt be patched up any longer, and her black skirt was shiny enough to tell when she washed it.
Jenny smiled broadly, revealing her crooked teeth. She sat down on Peterโs bedside and clasped her hands.
โToday, Sandra, that damn bitch fucked me up. Knocked me over, damn bitch. What a fucking bitch.โ
Jenny was angry with her face that said she was unhappy. Peter, who had been lying in bed all day reading a book, listened to her as if it was interesting.
โAnd?โ
โI fell. in the middle of the hallway. That damn bitch will giggle and laugh with the soccer boys and ask โAre you okay?โ. Not to me, but to the hallway.โ
โSheโs mean. She will be punished.โ
Peter frowned and nodded. A girl named Sandra, who he only knew through stories told by Jenny, was a bitch like no other in the world.
โEveryone laughed. I was picking up a pen that had fallen out of my pencil case. Did I tell you about my favorite pen? Aunt Spencerโฆโ
โThe only pear-shaped pen in the world that Aunt Spencer gave you as a birthday present!โ
โThatโs right! Thatโs right.โ
Jenny smiled brightly. It was a story he had heard countless times, but every time he heard it, Peter had a happy expression on his face. The only friend who comes to the attic.
โIt rolled over. So I reached out to pick it up!โ
Jennyโs cheeks were dyed rosy. Seeing her blue eyes twinkle, Peter was as excited as it was his job and waited for the next word.
โThat person picked it up. My pen! The one and only pen in the world! It was an elegant and beautiful finger. He had black hair and black eyes just like you.โ
With the words black eyes and black hair, Peter felt sympathy for the prince of Jenny, who did not know his face.
โIs he like me?โ
โAh no. Not at all.โ
โNo wayโฆโ
โPeter, Peter. I love you more than anyone, but the prince and you are completely different. He is a quarterback.โ
โQuarterback?โ
Jennyโs school was famous for its soccer team. Peter couldnโt help but be surprised to learn that Asians were playing as quarterbacks there.
โHeโs tall and handsome, and how good his voice is. He asked me if I was okay and handed me the pen. He has a voice like chocolate.โ
โWowโฆ there are people like that.โ
Jennyโs prince seemed to be a person who couldnโt be compared with him, who was weak and skinny, and whose daily life was to lie in bed and read a book.
โHe studies very well.โ
โAwesome.โ
โAnd he is also very popular with women. That damn Sandra is one of those girls whoโs been chasing the prince!โ
โWowโฆ โ
Asian boys were usually not popular. Asian girls were often liked? because of their mysterious charms, but men werenโt. Because they were compared to Westerners in terms of physical condition, most of the girls did not feel attracted to them.
โHe is a very friendly person with a smile. The prince.โ
Whenever Peter listened to Jennyโs explanation, the image of the prince he had in his head became more and more concrete.
Tall stature, beautiful hands, a chocolate-like voice, and a friendly smile. Quarterback.
โForget it. Iโm definitely going to the graduation party with the prince. Sandra, Rachel, Kelly, Emily, and all the girls, I will kiss the prince as much as I want!โ
As she listed the names of the girls who bullied her, Jenniferโs blue eyes burned with enthusiasm. Peter burst out laughing. It was because Jennyโs voice was so serious.
โHa ha ha ha ha.โ
โWhy are you laughing! funny?โ
โNo, just. Because itโs fun. You just met today, have you already imagined that far?โ
โOf course. We will have five children. The youngest of them will take your name. You are the godfather of our children. It would be nice if his mysterious black eyes and my blue eyes were half and half mixed!โ
She said, putting her hands together like a girl in a dream.
โJennifer! Jennifer! Where the hell did this damn pig bitch go! Jennifer!โ
A phlegm-like voice from the window started looking for Jenny. It was Jennyโs mother, Matilda. Matilda always looked tired, wearing a black dress that was always tight on her body and without makeup. At six oโclock, she called her daughter with a force that seemed to kill her without fail. The whole town hated Matildaโs shouts, but no one could shut her mouth. As a devout Mormon, she saw not meeting mealtimes as a sin. The couple took the rod without hesitation to the daughter who committed the crime. The locals hated the eccentric couple who believed in heresy. No one liked their daughter Jenny.
Jennyโs only friend was the shy, skinny Asian boy next door. And for Peter, Jenny was his only friend.
โItโs time to go.โ
As Jenny got up from the bed with a smile, the sheets on the bed wobbled. She gave Peter a kiss on his sweaty cheek.
โBye. Donโt be sick. Are you going to the hospital tomorrow?โ
โYes. For regular check-ups.โ
โYou should get well soon and go to school with me.โ
โWait. I will be going back to school in March.โ
They both knew it was an unconfirmed promise, but no one showed any signs of it. Peter, who had undergone several surgeries for congenital heart disease, had a seizure while walking not long ago, and now spends most of his time lying down.
He has had three surgeries so far. It was almost impossible for Peter to go back to school.
โWhen I die, I will give you my heart. My dear Peter.โ
Jenny stood by the doorway and looked at Peter. It was her farewell to Peter all the time. Peter replied with a smile.
โYour heart wonโt fit me. Besides, if I got it, Iโd fall in love with your school soccer team one after another, right? I donโt want to be gay.โ
Jenny laughed. Every time she smiled, her protruding teeth stood out even more. Peter liked Jenny. It wasnโt a romantic attraction, he just liked the human being Jenny.
He always thought it was unfair for people to ignore her charm because she was loud, delusional, fat, and badly dressed.
Peter pulled out a notebook lying next to the bed and held it. He had a habit of writing down his daily routine or anything else in his notebook. These days, the conversations with Jenny were all written in the notebook, but even that was enjoyable for him.
โBye. Jennie.โ
โBye. Peter.โ
After saying bye, Peter, holding the pen in his hand, called Jenny to stop her.
โJenny!โ
โWhat,โ she said, turning her head.
โWhat is the princeโs name?โ