Serin got off guard, it was so sudden. Her body froze. She could not move, even an inch.
While the Crown Prince's warm lips were affectionately kissing her trembling lips, her heart raced wildly. There's no more escape from the guy's tender kisses. Serin closed her eyes.
Under the golden sunset, hues of orange, red and yellow were scattered among the dancing tall reeds. Their first kiss would become a memorable picture in that beautiful memory.
Heron gently let go of his lips from Serin's. His heart was racing.
Serin slowly opened her almost teary eyes. She held the Crown Prince's warm hand that was caressing her face.
Their eyes met.
Jeremy's unimaginable and sudden appearance snatched Hana's soul. She looks really stunned. Her eyes are flashing sparks and at the same time, are filled with overwhelming surprise. 'This is real, Hana. You are not dreaming.' She thought to herself. Even though she can't believe her eyes, she is completely sure that Mr. Jeremy Sean, the youngest SE Group Chairman and the well-known owner of prestigious Crimson Hotel, is standing before them. Brian already saw Jeremy and it was just yesterday. But just like a fanboy who would keep getting amazed endlessly, surprise and admiration are overflowing in his eyes. As Jeremy closed the door of his car, the two could not help but swoon over his flaw
What Jeremy is seeing before his eyes is the same drawing in the huge frame displayed on the wall in one of the hallways at the lobby of Crimson. He can't be mistaken because the painting he is looking at right at this moment is the same exact scenario that suddenly flashed in his odd memory before. In a consoling mountain is a girl in a black long dress. Her eyes are only revealed as her face is covered with a black silk mask. Her long hair is dancing along with the leaves as she is swaying her beautiful sword in the wind. It was not only in his strange memory that he already saw that mountain filled with beauty and solace but also in the sample drawing attached in the event proposal of Venere.
Because Sodon already knew that Heron was the first person who had looked deeply into Serin’s eyes and had seen flashing scenarios in them, Sodon talked to the leader of the Aris Clan and asked him to send him to the palace to become Heron’s servant. When Aprod learned that Sodon had wanted to work in the palace, he visited him in the mountains. He told him that he would persuade the clan leader to grant his request. Sodon sensed that Aprod had a hidden intention why he suddenly wanted to help him get into the palace. And he was right. Aprod asked him to connive with him and his allies with their plan to destroy the royal family’s clan, so Aris could rule Wishire Kingdom. Aprod revealed the truth to him, that he and his allies framed Terus for treason and killed King Oren while he’s wild hunting. He also told him the reason why h
As Heron and Serin had fallen deeply in love with each other, Sodon became a lot closer with them. The kind Crown Prince built a good relationship with his fearless guard and caring servant and no one in the palace was aware of it. Queen Hilda’s birthday was approaching and that had been making Serin feel more agitated because that’s the time she had to do her mission. She had no idea that Sodon knew about this. As days passed, Sodon’s heart was getting heavier. Silently observing Serin, extreme guilt was tormenting him. She was clueless that Aprod fed her lies while she’s growing up. And sooner, the blood of innocent lives would stain her own hands. The heartbreaking thoughts of his wickedness,
Heron had been doing his best to conceal the uneasiness in him but his eyes could not hide it. Seeing how troubled and worried the Crown Prince was, Serin held his hands and gave him a reassuring smile. With the starry night sky above them, she kissed Heron. After giving him her sweetest kiss, she flashed a beaming smile. "You don't have to be afraid. All of us will be safe. We have carefully planned, right? There's no reason to fear. We will defeat our enemies, we will protect the kingdom. Your grandfather, King Oren, will finally rest in peace. And most importantly, we will finally give justice to my father. After this night, like what you have always desired for, we will embrace happines
From that night, Heron and Sodon found a home. When Sodon brought Heron to Hope Orphanage, he asked the director if he could also stay with him so he could take care of the baby. Ms. An, the director of the orphanage, gladly welcomed them. Sodon also asked her to do him a favor. And that was to keep from anyone, especially from whoever would adopt the baby, that he was the one who brought Heron to the orphanage. Even though Sodon’s favor puzzled Ms. An, she made a promise that she would never tell anyone. Since that night, the old man had stayed with Heron to look after him. He also became one of the helping hands in Hope.
When Sean's family adopted Jeremy, the director of the orphanage handed them his crimson baby robe. Because it has a name, Heron Arth, embroidered on it, for some reason, Leona decided to keep it. But as they say, no secret is kept hidden forever. One day, Jeremy accidentally saw the baby robe. And the moment his eyes spotted an embroidered name on it, he got a strong feeling that Heron Arth is his real name. At first, what Jeremy had in mind was to pretend that he did not see his baby robe because he was sure that his mom ended up hiding that for a reason. That was because she didn't want him to find out what his real name was. But Jeremy was meant to know that he was Heron Arth. Just the
"That painting must have caught your eyes, Mr. Jeremy Sean." Hana broke the long silence, making Jeremy come back to his senses. He then looked at Hana and gave her a light smile. Silently standing, Jeremy chose to ignore the oddness surrounding the painting and the scenario that absurdly flashed in his memory before. He no longer wants to feel such haunting distress. "By the way, Mr. Sean, that room is Ma'am Serin's studio. Would you like to go inside? I will show you around." "That's her personal space, I guess?" "No, Mr. Jeremy Sean. Ma'am Serin allows us to go there whenever we want. And that studio will be open for Ven
“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.