My Platinum-Blond Childhood Friend Is So Pretty

112 – 41. Baekgeum’s Girlfriend Who Wants a Baby

After arriving in Busan, we barely left the expensive hotel and spent almost two days lounging in the large bathtub, almost like we were on a honeymoon.

Since we came all the way to Busan, it would be a shame not to visit at least one tourist attraction, but it didn’t really matter.

The journey itself took 10 hours, and we enjoyed it to the fullest. That was enough.

We were satisfied with our time spent in a new place, away from familiar surroundings, just the two of us.

Of course, if we felt like it, we could go see something, but we didn’t have to be tied down to that.

Even if we went to a new place, our way of enjoying the trip wouldn’t change much.

“What was that bread we wanted to buy? The one with anchovy and fried shrimp…”

“Just buy whatever you see. We’ll distribute it to our friends and family too.”

“Should we give some to Jungwoo-hyung and Bini-nuna too?”

“And to Isoyeon and Juhwyeong too. We’re meeting them tomorrow.”

“Will the bread be okay until tomorrow?”

“I’ll just give them enough to eat on the spot. We can chat while eating.”

“We should store it in a cool place.”

On the way back home, I stopped by Daejeon. I was too curious about the bread. Since I was going to pass by Daejeon anyway, I thought I might as well stop by.

And as expected, the bread was delicious. It’s not like I came all the way to Daejeon just for the bread, but it’s definitely worth trying if I’m in the area. Plus, it’s affordable and tastes great.

Anyway.

Our twenty-year-old summer began with a pleasant trip to Busan, just the two of us.

***

Summer had just begun, and our schedule was packed.

First, we had a photoshoot with Eli right after our Busan trip, and we had multiple schedules lined up for the 5th and 6th of June. We had been busy moving around in July, and Eli’s popularity showed no signs of slowing down.

Thanks to that, three days after our trip, we visited a rental studio at a shopping mall for a photoshoot. This time, it was a couple’s shoot.

As soon as Eli arrived, she was led by the staff to get her makeup done, and I waited comfortably, being last in line.

“Is Doyun coming today? Can I get you something to drink, nuna?”

“It’s okay. I think Yejin nuna is taking a break today. I don’t see her.”

“I think she’s busy with the concept coordination right now.”

“You must be working hard.”

“It’s part of the job. By the way, if you knew what I found out, you’d be crying with joy. Ah, Middle Manager Oh! Doyun is here!”

“Oh, Doyun! You came early. You’ll have to wait for about 3-4 hours.”

“Hello, hyung. I’m just waiting for Eli. Time flies when I’m with her.”

“You’re so enthusiastic. Did you go to Busan? Was it crowded?”

“It was already crowded even before the opening. But the roads weren’t too bad.”

“Haha, I also went with my girlfriend once. We always go during the holidays, so it’s always crowded…”

Now, Eli doesn’t always follow me around. But since we’ve been working together for four years and have done photoshoots together, I’ve become quite close to the shopping mall MD, nuna.

I sat comfortably in a corner, chatting lightly with the passing staff while waiting for Eli.

“Doyun.”

“Ah, CEO!”

The CEO of Shopping Mall Blanc, Lee Ha-young, came to greet us. She’s a busy person, so sometimes we meet on set, and sometimes we don’t. Today, she seemed to have visited briefly.

“Doyun, don’t you want to come and work with us exclusively? Your girlfriend earns a lot from dates, doesn’t she?”

“I have to go to school.”

“Aww… yeah. Study hard and get a good job. I’m a bit disappointed, so I’ll keep asking. Did you hear that you’ll be doing the coordination directly?”

“Yes, we’re doing it as a set and selling it.”

“That kind of thing sells well. People who don’t know how to coordinate their own outfits go to the store and buy the same thing as the mannequin.”

“It’s definitely convenient for the buyer. And it’s unlikely to fail.”

“That’s right. Anyway, we’ll prepare a separate coordination for you later, and we’ll add your ideas to create a diverse variation. Are you ready? You’re already dressed nicely, so I have high expectations.”

“But my coordination is 100% done by Eli… I think it’s okay since Eli said she’s confident.”

“Haha… you two are close. You’ve already been together for four years. It feels like just yesterday when Eli suddenly kissed you during a photoshoot.”

“Haha… yeah, it’s already been four years.”

It was like the first time we did a photoshoot together. Eli had kissed me in front of the camera. Now, it’s just a memory.

I chatted with the CEO, reminiscing about old times, and received encouragement to take my modeling career seriously.

A little while later…

“Doyun, CEO.”

Eli came out after finishing her coordination and makeup.

“My goodness, you look amazing! Eli, that’s a gift, so take it with you after the photoshoot!”

“Thank you.”

As soon as the president saw Eli, he immediately started flattering him with exaggerated praise.

It was only natural.

Eli, wearing a thin and tight cream-colored off-the-shoulder V-neck lapel T-shirt and skinny jeans, looked elegant and extremely beautiful.

His hair, with a bit more wave than usual, made his platinum blonde locks even more stunning and luscious… He was literally a foreign model, and indeed, Eli was a model.

Anyway, looking at Eli’s current appearance, there was only one phrase that could be said.

“You’re beautiful. You look great.”

I stood up from my seat and gave a brief but 100% sincere compliment.

I wanted to grab his beautifully made-up face and kiss his bright red lips, but I had to suppress that desire since it would ruin the makeup done for the shoot.

“Hmm.”

But Eli approached me with a familiar chuckle and took another step closer.

He grabbed my face with both hands and slowly…

“That’s enough. Are you ready, Alisa? We need to start filming now?”

“…No kiss.”

“You know I wouldn’t stop you if you wanted to do it ten times already? You’re a good-looking boyfriend, so let’s start already.”

Eli’s stylist, who followed behind, stopped him, and Eli pouted and stepped back.

“I’ll be watching from here.”

“Okay, I’ll be watching you.”

“Let’s go, unnie.”

“Alisa, don’t you know any good guys? Can you introduce me to one and set me up?”

“I don’t know anyone.”

Since we had to start filming soon, Eli only showed himself briefly and then moved away from me.

The president, who was watching from beside me, looked at Eli with a longing gaze and made a subtle suggestion.

“Do-yoon, how about trying to convince Eli to do a bikini shoot just once? I’ll give you a huge bonus…”

“Eli will never do that, and I don’t like that idea either.”

“Okay… then there’s nothing we can do…”

My immediate response made him slump his shoulders. But I had no intention of giving in.

Eli’s inner body was only for me to see, and vice versa.

As for me, this level of off-the-shoulder was the maximum I could tolerate, and Eli also never allowed me to reveal my upper body, even when we went to the beach.

***

Eli perfectly handled his modeling work. When Eli had a job, I would either follow him or stay at home and draw, passing the time.

Although we had an exclusive contract, and we took our modeling work seriously, in reality, we just wanted to have fun.

I was still in my first year, and this was my first summer break.

Of course, I knew that if I worked hard and got certified or did something, it would definitely help me in the future. But I couldn’t give up the time to spend with Eli as an adult during our first summer together.

So, we had planned a date, as well as a camping trip with Jung-woo and Binna, and a family trip with my dad and Mark during their vacation.

Before all that…

We went to the beach with our friends.

“Do you guys really wear rash guards, as rumored?”

“Please say that’s not true.”

“Is that true? Who’s making you wear a bikini?”

“That’s right. I’m tired of being hunted, and it’s annoying to reject them.”

“Yeah, that’s possible. In that sense, should we just die, Chae-hwan?”

“That’s right, Jin-woo.”

There were Lee So-yeon, Joo Hye-ryeong, and high school friends Jin-woo and Chae-hwan.

“University is tough, but I’m happy living alone.”

“That’s great. Can I come visit sometime?”

“You’re welcome anytime. But… um… you know Alixa can’t come, right?”

“You know that, right?”

“Yeah, I do.”

“It seems like you’re really determined to buy it.”

“I’m doing it for my independence, so I can say it.”

“What’s going on, Lee Do-yoon? Just tell me.”

“Sorry. I can’t say it out loud for Min-jae’s sake.”

“Seong Min-jae. If you can’t explain it to me properly, I won’t let Lee Do-yoon go.”

“…… Sorry.”

“You, go home and see.”

“This is really something I shouldn’t be saying, but…”

My otaku friend Min-jae was there too.

The seven of us went on a one-night trip.

At night, we would drink a little and return by train the next day around lunchtime.

It was a comfortable trip.

In fact, when men and women gather, something might happen, but Chae-hwan and Jin-woo already had the experience of being rejected by Lee So-yeon, so…

Despite that, seeing them get along well as friends makes me think they have great mental strength.

Anyway, we arrived at Donghae Beach, divided into male and female groups, and quickly occupied our accommodations. Then, we rushed to the beach and enjoyed the ocean.

Although it was summer and the beach was crowded, it wasn’t a big problem for us to have fun with our friends.

However.

Chae-hwan and Jin-woo, who were eagerly staring at the women in bikinis…

“Let’s go. Hey, Lee Do-yoon, can’t we just take a walk around the beach with the girls?”

“Just stand next to us when we talk to the girls. You don’t need to intervene after that.”

They even planned to use me to hunt for girls.

“Do you guys really want to die? Who are you going to take with you?”

“Do you want to die with me too? Don’t think about doing something like that with Do-yoon.”

“Hehe, the weather is nice, but you’re trying to get angry?”

“…Sorry. Shin Chae-hwan is crazy about girls…”

“…Sorry. Lee Jin-woo got rejected by his colleague last week…”

The atmosphere became tense with the three women.

In the end, Jin-woo and Chae-hwan went to buy food and attempted to hunt for girls, while I sat comfortably under a parasol, enjoying the sea breeze.

In fact, I wanted to go into the ocean and get wet, but Eli wouldn’t let me go, clinging to my arm and chatting with the girls.

“Did we wear a lot of clothes when we took that short video? The CEO said thank you and asked us to come by when we have time, saying they’ll treat us to something delicious.”

“It’s okay since I wore it… let’s go together later.”

“I’m so envious~ you guys have a great sense of style, and whatever you wear looks good on you… I’m just a country bumpkin.”

“A country bumpkin… don’t you know that in our department, this guy is more popular than me? Guys love him because of his height.”

“It was the same in high school, right? Iseoyeon received the most confessions.”

“Eli, you didn’t receive any because you have Do-yun!”

As I listened to the girls’ conversation, stuck to Eli and unable to move, I turned to Min-jae, who was staring blankly at the sea beside me.

“Min-jae, aren’t you bored?”

“Not really… it’s nice to take a break from studying and enjoy the breeze. I usually just play games or watch anime after classes…”

“Is there anything interesting to watch lately?”

“I’ll recommend something, and you can draw fan art. Stop neglecting your passive skills. You haven’t updated in two weeks, right?”

“I’ve been busy. Looks like there’s something fun…”

“There’s an anime that’s really popular, and you might like it too…”

Although we gathered to have fun, there was nothing special. We chatted, dipped our feet in the sea, played with the sand, and ate delicious food at a nearby restaurant.

At night, we drank and shared stories about our college days.

“Eli, don’t drink anymore?”

“There are kids around. Let’s drink juice instead.”

I couldn’t help but smile inwardly as I saw Eli, who usually avoided alcohol when we were alone, now strictly refusing it.

It was a fun trip with friends, nothing special.

And the next day.

As soon as we returned home, we took off our clothes to recharge from the previous night.

“Eli, condom.”

“…I was going to put it on. Just wait.”

“I know. Thanks.”

But today, Eli tried to have s*x without a condom again. I naturally stopped Eli, and Eli, as usual, pouted and used a condom.

Eli trying to have s*x without a condom has been happening frequently lately. But I didn’t attach much significance to it. I just accepted it as Eli’s affection.

It meant that Eli loved me enough to want to have a baby with me.

Whenever I brought up condoms, Eli would give up easily and not resist much.

But.

Unlike how easily Eli usually gave up, I realized that Eli was more serious about it than I thought.