With haste, Serin washed her face again. Like the rushing water, her heart is pounding so fast. Feeling overly insane, she left the bathroom and went to her bed.
"What's with my eyes??"
She is sure that no clear answer could explain how her eyes flashed scenarios. That shocking oddness is extremely haunting.
With what just happened, it would be difficult to sleep again. She left her room and went straight to the kitchen.
While having a cup of warm tea, she is staring into space. Her mind is in a total mess because of what she just experienced. Thinking about the unthinkable mystery surrounding her eyes, she can't help but fall into distressing agitation. Now she already knows how that
Jeremy doesn't know what to do. Eyes locked on his phone, his yearning heart tells him to answer the call but his mind strongly refuses. Determined to keep doing what he should be doing, he threw his phone to the bed. "I am sorry, Serin.. I'm really sorry. I'm doing this, not only for us but especially for you." Looking at his phone, he wants to end the call but he can't. Only the thought of it is really breaking his heart. He closed his eyes, so he won't see her name. Ignoring the call and enduring the tight squeeze in his heart, he suddenly got a feeling that Serin is not okay at the moment. Something must have happened to her. With haste, he opened his eyes and got his phone. Feeling the tremb
"He suddenly disappeared???" Serin gave Francis a puzzled look. "Why do you look so surprised?" "You said.. he d..disappeared.." "Ah.. what I mean is that he didn't vanish into thin air, okay? When I returned from buying him coffee, he was no longer sitting where I had left him. I even looked for him around the park but he was completely gone. He must have been in a rush." 'Shit!' Francis cursed in his head. What he heard from Serin just confirmed that the old man really disappeared. That shocking revelation instantly sent shivers to his spine. Pale f
"But.. I have a clear memory of him." "Really?? That's good news, right?" "Well.. for some reason, yes." "That means you can already remember the people or events that became part of your past?" "Sad to say, that's not the case. When I saw him for the first time, I had already lost my memory. That was nine years ago." A heavy sigh came from Francis. "I thought you would have your memory back anytime soon." He glanced at Serin. "But.. don't worry, ma'am. I'm sure you'll have it back in the perfect timing." What the guy had just said instantly painted a beautiful smile on Seri
"You missed Serin, didn't you?" Ms. An blurting out the truth all of a sudden flustered Jeremy. "I'm sure everyone felt the same." He replied without looking at Ms. An. "You're right, Jeremy. When she moved to Paris, all of us here missed her so much. That's why when she surprised us with a visit here a few weeks ago, we were really happy." She looked at Jeremy, smiling. "I'm sure your family must have felt a lot happier." 'Yes, especially me.' He responded in the back of his mind. "Since she returned here, she has been getting a lot prettier. What do you think?" A shy smile
Looking at Serin, Jeremy feels extremely sorry. He totally ignored and avoided her. What he had done surely affected her. According to the doctor, she fainted due to exhaustion and lack of sleep. She didn't only overwork to distract herself because worse was, she had trouble sleeping. "I'm sorry, Serin.. I'm really sorry.." Brokenhearted, he got his phone and reread the message Serin sent this morning. 'You can always lean on me.' Tears fell. The screen before his misty eyes instantly becomes blurry. He is deeply hurting because of the pain he has caused her. Sad to say, he will keep hurting her. That's the tormenting part of helping Serin get her memory back.
"Serin started to see your past as Jeremy Sean in her dreams. I should not show up before her. Because if I do, she might have a clear recall of the painful memory that devastated you on the night of your 14th birthday. Your mom's.." Tragic death. That's what Sodon was supposed to say but he couldn't utter those words. Chris and Ken glanced at their best friend. They can really tell that Jeremy is hurting at the moment because he still carries such a tormenting memory of his mom's painful death. "I'm sorry for bringing up your cruel past. You're hurting because of me." "Don't say that, Sodon. Why are you sorry? Because of what you said? I won't deny that I'm in pain at this moment but that doesn'
The old man smiled back at him. "I'm glad to see you again." "Do you r..remember me?" Francis asked. His voice began to sound shaky. Sodon nodded in response. "You were with Serin when I ran into her a few weeks ago. I'm sure you're completely shocked and frightened to see me again." "W..What do you m..mean, sir??" The old man can't look Francis in the eye. "That day.. You saw me suddenly appear in the middle of the road, didn't you?" Extremely sickening shock consumed Francis. Pale-faced, he can no longer conceal what has been truly feeling. He is overly flustered. He can't utter a single word. Dizziness seems to knock him
"My head's gonna explode now." Hana uttered. While his colleagues are still trying to figure out how Jeremy got to know that Serin is in the hospital, Glenn has been doing his best to suppress his smile and act like he is also clueless. Even though he didn't plan to tease the guys, he still ended up doing it the moment Sam asked who's left with Serin in the hospital. The mischievous gleam in his eyes can tell that he is really having fun making his colleagues squeeze their brains just to get a clear answer to Sam's question. "Sir?!" "Why?" Glenn asked, puzzled. "I just saw that!" "Saw what??" The girl hissed. "When I glanced at you, I saw you keep a straight face." A muted laugh came out from Glenn and then he raised his two hands, as if he's surrendering. "Okay, okay.. I will tell you now." All eyes are intently fixated on Glenn. Those stares can clearly tell that they are anticipating what the guy is about to say. "It was actually Mr. Jeremy Sean who rushed Serin to
“Serin spoke in her sleep twice and during those moments, I vanished in the palace and appeared here in this present time. She must be wandering in her dreams, that’s what I am thinking right now.”Whirling emotions, Jeremy was having the same thoughts. Events that involved Serin’s dreams suddenly reappeared in his clear memory.On the night of his 18th birthday, he found Serin on Desf Road. He heard her call him Heron and when he was about to carry him, she longingly touched his face and painfully uttered, “Heron, you’re alive. I’m glad you’re alive.” Those were the same exact words that came out from her in her sleep before Sodon vanished in the past and was brought here in this present time.Jeremy could also remember the day he and Serin had a heated confrontation just because she went out of his condo unit without telling him. When they clashed for the first time, while her
When Jeremy began to notice that Dave had been treating him completely different from how he used to, he already knew why. Slowly getting closer to Serin, Dave had been falling for Serin. And with the fact that Jeremy was the one who found her on Desf Road and rescued her on that rainy night, Dave’s jealousy started to consume him. That was what Jeremy thought, but the painful truth was, Dave had silently hated him even before Serin came to his life.As his condition got horribly worse, Dave buried himself in a deeper state of misery. Since he fell terribly ill the day after his mom passed away, he had become miserably hopeless. He had been tortured and haunted by his own demons in his agitated mind. His own misery completely darkened his life. And the only one who could help him see even a spot of light was his younger brother.In his teenage years, Jeremy had to carry the heaviest weight on his shoulders. If it’s not for Dave, he could h
Criminal, that torturing word.The moment Dave uttered that word, his heart agonizingly broke. His confession, in an instant, took him to that gruesome and haunting night when he was nothing but a horrible monster.Year 2009, the night of his younger brother’s 14th birthday when he thought that his mom was busy in the kitchen preparing for the surprise birthday dinner for Jeremy. While he was in his room, suddenly the door opened.Dave’s body froze when he got caught using illegal drugs. With his mom’s widened eyes, both of them got completely shocked. His extreme nervousness made him throw the drugs in a rush, hands were quivering.Total gloom darkened Leona Sean’s face. Her steps towards her son got heavier. Her beautiful world fell apart.“W..Will you.. turn me in.. to the p..police.. this time?” Dave fearfully asked with his trembling voice and bloody red eyes.Leona
That phone call, in an instant, darkened his bright day. He was sure who was on the other line. That voice, he knew it.That was him, the old man whom he ran into Campbell Park across Tiffany Blue the night when odd occurrences terribly knocked him with shocking terror and absurd affliction. That was nine years ago but Jeremy could still remember him as clear as day. But that was not the first and last time their paths crossed.Five years ago, that old man suddenly showed up on Desf Road and gave him the black silk thread bracelet. And even until now, how that old man quickly disppeared before his sight on that endless and empty road still bothered him.When that old man called him Heron from the other line, for the first time in so many years, that name began to haunt him again. Like flashes of lightning that suddenly disturbed the tranquil dark sky, strikes of overwhelming fear started to frighten him.Jeremy sped up.
Serin suddenly woke up. That scenario in her dream was filled with strange familiarity.That mountain. That sword. That guy. Those men on horses. That old man.She could not help but feel like she had already seen them before, not in her dreams but in real life.In haste, she left the bed and walked straight to the closet. As soon as she opened it, she got her black dress.Looking at the embroidered name on the back collar, she felt sudden pain.She did have a name but her identity had remained mysterious. Her memory was still completely empty.Eyes locked on her black
'I'm glad that you're finally here.. right next to me.' It was like a sweet tune to her heart. Serin flashed a warm smile. The pouring rain became a beautiful shower in her teary eyes.No more hesitation, Jeremy fearlessly faced her. The girl, who was standing before him, had given him unfeigned strength during his silent battles. He had yearned for her which felt like forever. Every day and every night, he had waited for this moment. If it's just a dream, he did not want to wake up. But Jeremy was not dreaming, it's real. He was looking into Serin's beautiful eyes."Welcome back. It's nice to see you again." He was floating in a surge of profound happiness. Words alone could not describe what he was feeling at the moment.Serin exchanged tearful smiles with him. Her heart was also exclaiming in unexplainable delight. All those shared moments with him flashed back. From the first time their longing eyes met to the saddest day they p
When Jeremy began to notice that Dave had been treating him completely different from how he used to, he already knew why. Slowly getting closer to Serin, Dave had been falling for Serin. And with the fact that Jeremy was the one who found her on Desf Road and rescued her on that rainy night, Dave’s jealousy started to consume him. That was what Jeremy thought, but the painful truth was, Dave had silently hated him even before Serin came to his life.As his condition got horribly worse, Dave buried himself in a deeper state of misery. Since he fell terribly ill the day after his mom passed away, he had become miserably hopeless. He had been tortured and haunted by his own demons in his agitated mind. His own misery completely darkened his life. And the only one who could help him see even a spot of light was his younger brother.In his teenage years, Jeremy had to carry the heaviest weight on his shoulders. If it’s not for Dave, he could h
Five years ago."I will send you the exact address, sir." A male voice said on the other line."You have done such a great job. I will call you if I need something. Thank you." Dave ended the phone call. Nervousness began to tremble him while hurrying downstairs.Carl, the private detective that he had hired, managed to find Yenny in just four weeks.As soon as he walked past the living room, someone, who was comfortably sitting on the luxuriously-looking sofa, caught his eyes. He stopped walking. 'What is she doing here?'"Hi, Dave!" Gail greeted him. She rose up from sitting and walked to where he was standing. She was displaying her beautiful smile. "Where are you going? You must be in a rush.""What brings you here?" He asked coldly."You still have the courage to show up this house after you caused a scene here a month ago?" Jeremy showed up. He was talking about the nig
Gail simpered. "You think you can fool me??" Gail thought that Dave was just fooling around to tease her since he already knew that she had feelings for Jeremy."What if she really likes my brother, will you do something?""I won't do anything because that's not true and that will never happen." There was certainty in her voice. "Since when did you become fond of playing jokes on someone?She let out a heavy sigh. "Driving for almost three hours now must bore you. If boredom is killing you, play some music. Stop spitting non-sense.""What will I get if I play a joke on you?" He sounded so serious while his eyes were focused on driving.Gail looked at him. How his face plastered seriousness could tell that he was no longer teasing her. That's what Gail felt but the truth was, Dave was only acting. He had to fake seriousness in his voice and expression to persuade her that he was telling the truth.