Chapter 117 - Play around [1] (1/2)

After spending two nights at the place— sincw the negotiation went by smoothly— both of them were back at the Underworld. It was a pity that Jiwoo was not able to visit lots of place.

Nonetheless, since Sookyung had promised to take her there next time around, she decided to wait for him to fulfill that promise of his.

Seated inside one of the rooms in the castle, both of them were playing chess. While frown sat on Jiwoo's face as she moved her pawn, Sookyung seemed to be much more relaxed.

Once Jiwoo was done with hers, Sookyung moved his pawn to do the next move, and as it was a success, he wore a wide smile before exclaiming.

”Checkmate!”

Moon Jiwoo let out a groan before observing the game before her. Creases appeared between both of her eyebrows while she pulled her lips into a thin air.

”No, what could be wrong this time around? I made each of the meticulously, and there were no open spaces. Are you cheating, Oh Sookyung?” Jiwoo spoke out.

”Is that the only thing you can say everytime you lose? At this point, you should give up. There is no way you will be winning against me when it comes to this,” the boy boasted.

”I can't do that. I believe that I will be beating you one day. It's just that you have more experience than me! That's all,” she stated, ”In a matter of a month, I know that I can make you lose!”

”Sure. Playing with you is quite boring. Even though I left so many openings, you still are unable to win,” he said, ”The only thing enjoyable about this are the change of expression on your face. They are really cute.”

”Would it kill you to not spout these nonsense?” she asked, rolling her eyes at the male before her.

”These—”

That's when, the door to the room was abruptly opened, interrupting Oh Sookyung. At the sound, Moon Jiwoo turned back, and at the sight of the one standing beside the door, Jiwoo clenched her hand into a tight fist.

”Junghwa,” she enunciated.

The appearance of Junghwa was enough to ruin the good mood she had, and a scorn was placed on her face. Seeing the wide smile the female had on her face, Jiwoo felt disgusted and was desperate to rip that off of her face.

”What are you doing here?” Oh Sookyung questioned.

Junghwa bowed politely before saying, ”Your Majesty, I will be staying over at the palace for some days since an emergency has come up at home. Uncle and Aunt had already given me permission, so I hope that you wouldn't be minding.”

”I didn't know that the palace provided shelter to the homeless people. The other day I saw some kids on the streets. Apparently they don't have a place to go to. Should I be bringing them over as well?” Jiwoo stated as mock showed on her face.

The corner of Junghwa's lips curved to form a smirk, and raising one of her eyebrows, she faced Moon Jiwoo.

”I thought you already knew.”

From that gaze of hers, Moon Jiwoo understood what the female wanted to imply. Feeling her anger rise at that, Jiwoo took in a deep breath and tried to compose herself, recalling Sookyung's words on how the first one to lose the temper is the loser.

”Shin Daerin, how many times do I have to tell you that this is not how we treat the guests at our place? When guests come over at your home, you need to be more polite,” Sookyung voiced out.

Having Oh Sookyung defend her in this managed to shock Moon Jiwoo. Nonetheless, a small smile formed on her face as joy spread through her heart. She liked how Sookyung implied that this was her home as well.

Turning to face Junghwa, Sookyung added, ”Have a pleasant stay at the Han's quarters. It's not a requirement for you to greet me or inform me about anything that happens there. Then, if that's all, it would be great if you could leave. As you can see, both of us were busy.”