Comforter Men

4. Self-surrender

"Tonight ...

Tonight I'll meet him and tell him everything."

***

Noel wore anything on Yera's body that could disguise her appearance. A hopeful look on Yera's face, and Noel only smiled wryly at the expression as he handed Yera a face mask.

Without a word of invitation, Noel stepped out of Yera. Until finally the woman realized, and ran a little tailing the man.

***

In the promised place, Baekhyun was waiting. A place with a natural scenery that is not visible because of the dark night. Only the urban lights seemed to be twinkling in the distance. There was no one there because the house and neighborhood were Chen's own private property. Chen deliberately built the place as a place to relax or just calm down.

Baekhyun was unaware of their presence. He seemed to enjoy the view in front of him while enjoying his drink. Noel clasped Yera's hand and took her slowly closer.

"I'll go in there. You just listen to us from here" Noel whispered to Yera.

Noel stepped over to Baekhyun who looked surprised by his presence.

"I didn't hear your footsteps."

"That's because you're engrossed in your daydreams."

"I didn't see Chen."

"She must be busy working right now" Noel replied as he poured a drink into her glass and drank it.

"Why did you ask me to meet here?"

"There's something I want to tell you about Mory."

"Is he angry that you brought Yera with you?"

"of course. He called me a few days later. But I won't let him interfere in my affairs."

"Then what do you want to say about Mory?"

"I've slept with her, '" Noel replied without hesitation.

Baekhyun was surprised, but he tried to hide it.

"Why did you just say it now?"

"I have to take care of the privacy of the people I serve. I said so this wouldn't be your problem in the future. You're my best friend, and I did it. I feel burdened if I have to hide this until the end."

"Then, keep this until the end."

Noel was astonished to find Baekhyun's reaction seeming calm. Even without anger.

"You're not angry at all. I'm surprised."

Baekhyun said nothing. But it certainly doesn't look as calm as it was. Honestly, he knew that from someone else. But Baekhyun tried not to believe it. Now he heard it himself from Noel. One thing that Baekhyun was disappointed in was the woman's dishonesty.

"Or don't you already know?" guess Noel while looking at Baekhyun.

Baekhyun just looked down

"You already know that? Since when? Did Mory tell you that herself?"

"I know from his own close friend. You've dated her, too."

"It's good that you know. That means you accept Mory for who she is. I'm sure he didn't have the courage to be honest with you either. He's afraid of losing you."

"I think so. He must be telling the truth someday."

"Is that important to you?"

"Yes, because that's the most in my heart. I want him to be honest even about the worst. I want to understand and accept."

"I don't understand your way of thinking. You've got something you understand completely, but you just threw it away."

"I don't understand either. But I also can't force my feelings. I fell in love with another woman.

I fell in love until I didn't care about the ugliness he was hiding.

I'm bored too.

I don't know .... I'm just bored with him, and our relationship.

And now I hate him for ..." Baekhyun was unable to continue his words.

"You can't blame him. The police didn't even find the fault."

"Then how could he meet and know Yera. Jealousy can make him do anything."

"You sure? You know him better than Mory."

"Humans can change because of circumstances."

"Akh alright ... There's no point in arguing this. We have a different perspective, and we don't know what's right. It won't be there an end.

You still want to be here?"

"yes," replied Baekhyun shortly.

"I'll go first."

*

Yera was not in her place. I don't know when he left. Noel just sighed. Disappointed as well. Of course Yera took the opportunity to escape. Noel tried not to care. There are still a lot of girls out there that he can have without difficulty. Why keep one woman just because she was the first one to sleep with that woman.

"He disappeared?" Chen asked in disbelief. "How can you?"

"She promised to give herself completely to me on condition; I had to tell Baekhyun Mory's secret. In order for him to hear Baekhyun's response myself, I took him in, and asked him to wait outside while I spoke to Baekhyun. Unexpectedly Baekhyun already knew the secret first. After our conversation was over, I got out and Yera wasn't in her place."

"Why did he leave? Am I not handsome? Even the artists like me."

"Yyyyama ... Do you think Baekhyun is ordinary? You guys are the same, but Baekhyun has advantages over you. He is an artist whose appearance always attracts the attention of many people. So a man like you is nothing to Yera. More so your job. Not all women are directly interested in you. Previously, you also had to spread the charm, right? Why don't you do the same to Yera? You think he fell for you? That's why you attacked him? Now he's running away because he's afraid of you.

Never mind, don't think about it anymore. There are still plenty of other girls out there that you can have without difficulty.

Without having to look for them, they came to you on their own. You just have to choose it.

Noel nodded. But he could not deny his own feelings that still thought of Yera. All he would do now was try to forget about the woman. He would not bother looking for her again.

"Something that is meant for you will be given to you. So, just relax. Don't think too much" Chen advised.

***

Yera sat quietly while watching the news on the big screen in front of her. Every day his rented house is visited by Mory fans who do not accept the decision of the police to release Yera. The police are also kept busy with Mory fans who act in front of Yera's contract. Some of those fans were arrested by police for allegedly disturbing the security of the neighborhood where Yera lived. While Yera herself is suspected of hiding because she feels threatened by the fan's actions."

The screen showed Mory who looked sad with her fans.

"The police have been trying hard to find evidence, and in fact he is completely innocent. This was just a misunderstanding, and it just so happened that he was the target. But the truth is he didn't do that at all. It's my fault for being drunk back then, too, and ... " Mory couldn't continue her words.

"I beg you not to do anything again after this. I'll be fine if you don't do it again. I was saddened to hear that someone was being held by the police to defend me. If this keeps happening, it'll just make me sick. So again I beg you. Don't do this again, okay?"

Yera's tears flowed down her cheeks. Mory is good at turning things around. Naturally, he was an artist that many people loved. While himself?

Another burden of feeling was added to him. Yera's heart felt like it was out of shape. In a place far from the crowd Yera tried to calm herself down. Having satisfied. Yera stepped down the urban streets with all the chaos of her feelings. Yera walked towards the place where she had to return to her promise.

***

By noon Noel woke up from his sleep. Suddenly, the void embraced his feelings. The woman he had been taking care of all this time was no more. Noel scooped his own face, as if he could wipe Yera out of his mind.

Noel's awake. As he opened his refrigerator Noel realized there was nothing he could find to treat his current hunger. Noel also opened a closet in his kitchen, but did not get anything. Noel's feelings are getting messed up. He scratched his own forehead. As if that could reduce the burden on his mind. Noel had to leave the house. Who knows, his anxiety may be a little lessened, or he may find Yeta. Akh ... What will he do? Dragging him back home? Noel no longer wants to do that. Leaving quietly was an insult to Noel himself. Why would he hold such a woman.

*

The road to Noel's house is very quiet. There are rarely vehicles passing by because there are only a few buildings there including Noel's own house. The environment is still dominated by large forests. The location, especially Noel's own house, is quite far from the city. Maybe that's why no one is interested in building there.

"Chiiiiiiiiiiit" the brake suddenly rang.

Noel himself was surprised not to play. The figure he had just passed caught his attention. Noel drove back his car and then barred his car not far from the front of the figure earlier.

Yera, who was weak and tired, stopped her steps. Noel had just come out and looked at her in surprise. Without waiting any longer Noel approached her, grabbed Yera's hand and led her to the car. But once a jolt, Noel felt the weight behind him like a fall. Yera collapsed exhausted and fell on the streets without being held back.

***

Yera regained consciousness when Chen stuck an infusion needle into her hand. Yera looked around. The place was foreign to him.

"You're in my house. Noel brought you here. Now he's in the kitchen making food for us." Chen explained with a smile.

"We thought you were gone. Why did you disappear and choose to go home on foot?"

"I just want to calm down.

I want to be alone."

"You shouldn't have done that. The situation outside of this moment is very bad for you. What if Mory's fans find you."

Yera remained silent.

"are you conscious?" Noel emerged from behind the door, and hurried to Yera to see her condition.

"Where were you going all night? Why did you come home on foot?"

"I don't have the money to take a taxi" replied Yera.

Chen tried to catch his laugh again. Noel was so considerate, but forgot to give money to Yera. But for what. Yera can't go anywhere without Noel.

"Sorry .." Noel said.

Noel had no intention of asking why Yera had disappeared. Knowing that Yera was going home made her happy.

"Wait here. I'll get you some food." Noel said as he left.

***

Once at home, Yera immediately cleansed her body in the bathroom. His attitude is not as usual. He looked calmer and did not look happy in the house anymore. Coming out of the bathroom, the woman smoothed herself in front of the mirror. He deliberately did not wear his clothes, he only wore a bathrobe that wrapped his body. Finish smoothing out his appearance. Yera sat on the bed waiting for Noel's presence.

Noel walked in and looked at her for a moment without suspecting anything.

"Have you taken a shower?" She approached her closet.

"yes .." answered Yera short.

"Your clothes are in this closet. I bought a couple of pairs yesterday. Next time we buy it together so you can pick it yourself as you like."

"I don't have to wear it first. You're not using me tonight?"

Noel's movement stopped immediately. He looked at Yera as if looking for something in her mind.

"Do you want it?" Ask with the same eye.

"I promised you. I'll turn myself in to you. You can do what you want to do to me. But maybe I can't satisfy you. So ... I hope you're patient until I get used to it and know how to please you."

Noel's heart rippled. The words of Yera spoken so surely it was inexplicably like a blade that was as fast as lightning slashed at his heart and left a sting there.

A moment later the smile of victory rose on Noel's face. The man walked over to Yera, grabbed her nape and kissed her lips. Yera's eyes had just closed, and Noel had already let go of her kiss.

"I have a job tonight. Put on your clothes and go to sleep" Noel said, stroking the side of Yera's face and peeping at her forehead.

Noel got up from there to pick up his jacket that was draped on the sofa. The man smiled at Yera as he walked out of the room.

Yera stunned. At the same time he noticed the clothes that Noel had just placed on his lap.

***