Pay With Your Heart

Chapter 413: Share His Burdens

Eun-sun’s face lilt up with a smile when she woke up to Dan-Han’s warmth and scent engulfing her, his arms tightly wrapped around her as they laid under the sheet.

He had her face pressed against his bare chest, his arm slipping around her neck and supporting her, while the other went around her waist, firmly holding her to himself as if afraid of waking up to not seeing her in his arms.

Eun-sun’s heart fluttered at his possessive gesture. He was always holding on to her with a desperation and she didn’t want him to ever let go.

The sleepy and relaxed sight of him was mesmerizing. His long lashes beautifully draped over his eyes, and his jaw was equally relaxed. There was no sign of the strong and aloof man who always carried a stiff shoulder when he walked around.

Right now, he looked so peaceful and at rest, and this was what she always wanted for him. Eun-sun knew Dan-Han was going through a lot these past few days, he was attending to issues he wouldn’t tell her even though she wanted him to. She wanted to help him shoulder his burden, but she was sure he wouldn’t let her.

Dan-Han would rather have her love him with no worries, because that was just the kind of man he was.

She snuggled in as she slipped an arm around him and took in his relaxing scent. Oh, how she loved the way he smelled.

.....

Her cheeks flushed when she remembered how he had cleaned her up last night after their little romp under the sheet. She could never get used to the things he does for her. Never.

Eun-sun felt something hard poke against her thighs as she pressed herself against him, and she didn’t need to be told what that was.

Dan-Han had still been hard even after making love to her last night, but he had stopped himself, and Eun-sun believed he had done that because of her leg, and even now he wasn’t going to touch her, she was sure of it. He was always so considerate about her. He placed her first in everything.

Eun-sun dragged in his minty scent again and kissed his chest, her arms tightening around him and stirring him awake.

She pulled away and looked at his face when he sleepily groaned as his arms so naturally tightened around her and pulled her close until she was firmly pressed against him.

He dropped a kiss on her forehead before fluttered his eyes open. “Good morning, Sunshine.” He greeted while she giggled at the sound of his groggy voice.

“Good morning, President Lee.” She greeted back and kissed his chest.

“Did you sleep well?” Eun-sun inquired and Dan-Han nodded.

“Better than I have in weeks.” He told her while she smiled.

Eun-sun pulled backwards and Dan-Han loosened his grip around her so she could look at his face, and he could also see hers.

He winced and briefly shut his eyes when he felt her hand in a place she shouldn’t be touching. “I don’t think he slept well.” She said with a mischievous smile as her hand grazed him there.

Dan-Han swiftly caught her hand and pulled her close. “Don’t stir up trouble for yourself.”

“I’m not-”

“He’ll have his day of satisfaction when I don’t have to worry about hanging your legs over my shoulder, or taking you hard against the dinning table.”

Dining table?

Eun-sun flushed from her cheeks to her neck and she quickly buried her face on his chest. His words were getting her hot.

Her fingers trailed across his chest, drawing lazy circles around him. “Aren’t you going out this morning?” She asked, knowing he would as he had come there for business and he had earlier said they’ll be staying for a few days.

Dan-Han twisted his arm and reached for his wrist watch behind his head. He looked at the time and nodded, “Yes, but I can still spend some time with you just cuddling so I don’t get to miss you and come running back.” He lowered his head and took her lips in his. He chastely kissed her as he savoured the softness and sweetness of her lips. They were always soft and delicious to feast on.

Eun-sun giggled against his lips when he kissed her and gently bit her lips. “You’re biting me, Lee.” She nudgded him away.

“I know. That’s my reminder that I still haven’t forgotten about your little mischief with Ni-Na last night. You still have to pay for your sins.”

“Huh?” Eun-sun’s eyes widened as she blinked at him. “I already did.” She told him matter of factly.

Her brows drew together when Dan-Han derisively chuckled. “In your dreams, little miss. If that’s what you think will pacify me, then you have another thing coming.” He told her, his tone having no hint of casualness in it.

“But-”

“Last night, you got off it just as I did, so stop trying to be smart you cunning girl.” He gently spanked her on her ass cheek, making her yelp.

Eun-sun cautiously raised her gaze to him. “So you’re still going to punish me?” She panickly asked and she instantly felt nervous when Dan-Han nodded.

“Okay. But you’re not going to give me the silent treatment again, right? You know I can’t handle that. Honey please, I’ll be good.” She quickly promised as she dived in and firmly wrapped her arms around him and planted her face on his chest. She’ll take whatever punishment he gives to her, but not the silent treatment.

“Dan-Han, please don’t do that to me again. I can’t take you not talking to me. It scares me.” She earnestly begged against his chest.

Dan-Han lowered his eyes to look at her but she had her head pressed against his chin, so he couldn’t see her face, but he knew she was being serious at the moment.

He tried to pull her by the shoulder but she stubbornly shook her head and tightened her hold around him even more. “Promise you wouldn’t stop talking to me.” She insisted.

Dan-Han clearly remembered how she had felt when he ignored her a while ago, but he was certain her reaction towards this at the moment didn’t come from that, but more from the memory of them splitting up. He had seen how being apart from each other had affected her just as it had affected him.

He warily sighed as he pressed a kiss on the top of her head. “I won’t do that, I promise.” He promised her.

“I can’t live a day without you in it and your voice echoing inside my head. You keep me sane in all these pressures. So I can’t treat you that way, ever again.” He told her while Eun-sun took note of the word pressure which he had used.

This was the first time Dan-Han was casually admitting he was under a lot of pressure, and she couldn’t imagine how much of it he was facing at the moment.

Pressure from the company, pressure from his father and from other sources which she was clueless about, and she felt sad knowing she also played a role in the amount of pressure he was facing. Because despite everything he had to handle, he was still searching for her parents and also battling with his father to accept her.

Eun-sun warily sighed.

“I’m sorry.” She suddenly apologized. “I’m sorry for everything, Dan-Han.” She added making Dan-Han look at her with frown. He could tell her apology had nothing to do with the conversation they’ve just been having and he wondered what she was sorry for.

“I’m sorry I can’t help you through all the challenges you’re currently facing. And I’m sorry I’m only adding to them.”

“What are you saying now?” Dan-Han asked as he pulled away from her so he could look at her face. “Eun-sun, what are you apologizing for? How many times have I told you none of this have nothing to do you?” He sternly asked.

“But you know it does. And I know you’re just trying to protect me from all this, but Dan-Han just let me in. I know I can’t help you, but let me share some of your burdens with you. Just let me do something for you. Anything at all.”

Dan-Han sighed when he saw the mist trying to cover her eyes. He pulled her closer and kissed her cheek. “You already do the most, love. You make me remember why all this is worth it. You share my burdens without even knowing it, and you’ll do more in the future.” He assured her. “I can’t tell you anything yet, but you’ll get to know to know in due time.”

“But- but can you at least tell me why we’re here? And maybe about the company? I saw there was a building collapse in country B.”

“Forget about any of that, and focus on meeting your parents, because I think I’m close to bringing them to you.” He said.