ISLA
“The purpose of our activities on earth must go beyond bread and butter or merely surviving.…”
ONE YEAR AGO
My mom and I were in the living room of our home. And I couldn't help but wonder why she suddenly brought a man who is not just any ordinary man. I was sitting across from him while my mom was sitting right next to me on the sofa. We were all silently observing one another.
"Isla, baby…" I heard my mom speak to me so I looked at her. She looked so serious right now. "This is Mr. Woo-jin Lee. He's my boss from the Philippines branch of the company called Grand Publishing."
I know that company. I mean, they produce both online pay-to-read novels and traditional published novels under the name of Grand Books. They're everywhere and very famous amongst teenagers.
I looked at the man as he started talking to me in courtesy. "It's nice to finally meet you, Isla. Forgive me for suddenly coming here to your home."
"Oh, please don't be. I invited you to our house." I heard from my mom and I saw the way he speaks to her boss. It's like they're… undeniably close to each other.
"Will you please get straight to the point?" I suddenly blurted out. I don't know if that went rude for them to hear, but I just wanted them to cut the chase.
I saw how they looked at each other. They're both nervous. But, my mom was the one to start the real conversation.
"Isla," she said. "I think I'm ready to settle with someone and get married for the second time."
Hearing that in all of sudden brought flashbacks of what I went through, two years ago. I could still hear the sound of rain and the ambulance sirens in my head.
"It's almost three years already and I think I've been grieving enough for your dad's death. I have thought about it many times before coming into this kind of situation," she continued. "Don't you think I deserve to be happy once again?"
Don't get it wrong. I'm listening to what my mom has been telling me right now, but I don't think I'm able to understand it at all. How can she move on so easily? While here I am, still longing for my dad's presence. Did my mom ever love my dad?
I gulped. "I don't know… mom."
I assumed that my response made them speechless. I also felt ashamed after I realized what I just said, the reason I got up from my seat and unable to look at their faces.
"I need to study."
I felt so bad for walking out of the conversation. I felt like I became rude, but what am I supposed to do? I don't want to get mad at them, mostly at my mom for finding her happiness with someone she loves. That would make me look like a bad daughter.
That meeting didn't go well. But, my mom was so eager to let me know every decision she's made about getting married once again. Slowly, I started to accept the fact that we all need to move on from that painful incident. The certain moment that changed our lives.
PRESENT TIME
It’s already 7:00 p.m. and the event hasn’t started yet. I’m waiting inside the room where I checked in and already dressed in white sleeveless swing dress with a vintage floral lace design.
The dress was paired with Badgley Mischka’s women's pointed-toe pumps. And the fact that my feet are hurting even though I’m not even walking yet is just unbelievable. I’m not used to wearing high heels.
A little later, I was escorted out of the room with random people who introduced themselves to be working for Mr. Woo-jin until I was brought inside the function hall. I was assigned to a table that was placed a bit closer to the main stage where the quick wedding ceremony will be happening.
I sat down on one of the available chairs – there's actually only three chairs – from the assigned table and calmed myself down as I looked around to see if I’m able to find my mom. Ever since I arrived here at the hotel, I’ve not heard anything from her, not even a text. She must be really busy.
What kind of mom is she? Just because she’s in love again like a maiden would be, she forgot about her daughter.
A few minutes later, the tables inside the hall are being occupied by the arriving guests. But, I noticed that the table where I am right now wasn’t approached by any of the guests. I feel embarrassed for sitting alone here. I don’t even know if this is the right place where I should be sitting.
Then, there was this announcement I never understood because it was said in Korean. After that, beautiful music played and that’s when I realized the ceremony was already starting.
I’m gonna see my mom!
I quickly took my phone so that I could take a picture of her as she walked in the center going towards the stage. She was accompanied by Mr. Woo-jin and they looked so happy together.
I couldn’t help but smile as I watched them. Then, I quickly switch from taking a photo to taking a video. However, I got distracted when someone went on the way where my phone camera was facing. Who the hell just blocked the view?
I lowered my phone before looking at the one who rudely blocked the camera and I saw a young man who is six feet in height. He doesn’t look Korean at all, but he looks maturely cute…
“Is someone sitting here?” He asked me in English, referring to the chair on my right which I’m facing right now.
I shook my head dumbfoundedly and that’s when he sat down there. I quickly look away from him, facing the table again. Argh! I wasn’t able to take a video of my mom because of this dude!
The ceremony went on and since I’m the kind of person who gets bored easily, I noticed that no one has come up yet to our table to occupy the last chair. I just have to ignore it. Then, I decided to get on my phone just to browse online. People might think I’m being rude, but the only reason I am here is because of my mom.
“You must be her daughter…”
My attention went to the young man on my right side. Is he speaking to me? I was wondering how come he knew that I could understand English, the reason he kept talking to me?
“Are you referring to me?” I looked at him and he remained looking at the stage.
“You are Isla Encantar, right?” He asked. How did he know my name?
“Yes.”
“I see.”
That’s it? Why did he even bother asking? I need to start a conversation with this one. I have a familiar feeling about him, I just can’t confirm. Maybe if I tried talking to him more I will get to know what I need to know.
I put down my phone on top of the table and slightly faced him just to see if he’s willing to talk. I waited for him to notice me, which he did after a few seconds.
“Do you want to say something?” He finally asked.
“I feel like I need to know your name,” I told him.
“Are you hitting on me right now?”
Well… I didn’t expect him to say that. He looks cute and I’m not even disappointed after he asked me that kind of question.
“Do I look like I’m hitting on you?” I questioned him.
“Yes.”
That was such a cold reply. Fine.
I sighed as I looked away from him. “If you don’t want to tell me your–”
“Ji-hoon.” I looked at him again and he was already looking at the stage.
I nodded in acknowledgement. “It’s nice to meet you, Ji-hoon.”
I noticed how his eyes moved and they’re kind of moving nervously as if he wanted to try and look at me, but he just can’t do it.
“It’s nice to meet you too,” he replied. “Isla.”
I couldn’t help but smile at him after he said my name again. I don’t know. I just feel happy when people call me by my first name. Very shallow of me, eh?
Ji-hoon and I maintained the slight awkwardness between us until slowly, he started talking to me comfortably.
“Are you fine with your mom getting married to him?” He suddenly asked.
“I don’t mind to whom she gets married again. As long as she’s happy with it, I’ll be happy for her too,” I said.
Ji-hoon nodded at me. “You must really be her daughter.”
“What do you mean by that?” I scoffed at him, slightly insulted. Don’t I look like my mom?
“You take after her personality of being considerate. Now, I believe you are her daughter,” he commented.
I remained quiet after hearing what he said. Then, he looked at me before slightly smirking.
“Were you insulted with what I said?”
I pouted and looked away. “Not really.”
“Okay,” he said. “I’m sorry for insulting you.”
GOSH! I ALREADY SAID I AM NOT!
At the end of the ceremony, I decided to go back to my room to take some rest since my mom and her husband would still be entertaining some guests. I would just wait for her to come to my room when she has free time.
On my way out of the hall, I was called by one of Mr. Woo-jin's staff again, telling me to come with them to a certain place inside the same hotel. But, on my way there, Ji-hoon unbelievably followed me.
"I have been looking for you earlier," he said.
Uh, why would he be looking for me?
“Oh, I’m sorry for leaving without telling you,” I said kindly.
“No, it’s okay.” He continued walking alongside. "Where are you heading, by the way?"
"I'm not sure. They just told me to come with them to this certain area in the same hotel," I explained.
"I see. Let me come with you as well," Ji-hoon said.
I smiled at him. “Let’s go, then.”
After walking for a few moments, we reached another function hall, but this time it was a little smaller than the previous one. I don’t know why I was brought here in the first place, not until I saw my mom show up together with Mr. Woo-jin.
“Mom?” I was surprised.
She opened her arms wide enough for me to go and give her a hug which I did. It’s been a month for us not to see and be with each other, but here I am missing her like crazy.
“My baby…” She told me as she caressed my head. “I’m glad you arrived here safely.”
We looked at each other after breaking the hug. “Of course! I won’t be missing your wedding.”
She smiled at me proudly. Then, Mr. Woo-jin caught my attention after he called my name.
“It’s nice to see you again, Isla.” He carefully and gently embraced me like he’s my real dad. It has been a long time since I got hugged by a man.
After breaking our hug, they looked at Ji-hoon. They might think I'm hitting on some random guy already, that's why I decided to introduce him.
"Anyway, I would like to introduce you guys to this young man with me. His name is Ji-hoon and we just met today after sharing the same table earlier," I said. "Ji-hoon, this is my mom and with her is Mr. Woo-jin, her husband."
I noticed how they went in silence and it made me curious as to why they would react like that. Did I make them speechless? I hope they don't think I'm bluffing for introducing a guy at the same time as their wedding event.
I was surprised when Ji-hoon suddenly laughed, then he was followed by my mom, and lastly Mr. Woo-jin. I don't know why they're laughing right now, but I'm very curious to know.
"W-Why are you guys laughing? Did I say something funny?" I couldn't even manage to smile.
My mom approached me and clinged on my left arm. "Baby, don't you remember Ji-hoon?"
I looked at her in question. "What do you mean?"
"I guess Isla hasn't seen Ji-hoon before…" I looked at Mr. Woo-jin. "But, I remembered introducing him to her back then."
I honestly don't know what they're talking about. Mr. Woo-jin introduced Ji-hoon to me back then? When was that? Maybe I didn't pay any attention when he did that.
"Ji-hoon is my younger son," Mr. Woo-jin said.
After hearing that statement, that's when I started to recall the conversation I had with them where Mr. Woo-jin casually told me about his two sons, and the name I could only remember is Ji-hoon. Now, I know why he seemed familiar to me.
I looked at Ji-hoon and he was just smiling at me. "So that means…"
"My name is Ji-hoon Lee," he fully introduced himself.
I got pranked! How could I know he's Mr. Woo-jin's son? He doesn't even look like him! He doesn't look Korean although his name is all Korean. His mother must be non-Korean.
"Ji-hoon will be your step brother. Don't worry, you don't have to adjust yourself because you're the same age as him," Mr. Woo-jin said.
I looked at Ji-hoon again and he was just staring at me like he's very interested in me. I can't believe he thought that I was hitting on him earlier with him knowing that we're step siblings.
"Speaking of your sons, honey…" My mom turned to look at her husband and just hearing her call him like that slightly creeped me. "I didn't see Eun-woo."
Mr. Woo-jin looked at me. "The one who sent you here is my older son, Eun-woo. Did he come with you here?"
The one who sent me…
Oh shocks! Are they saying that the one who is supposed to be fetching me from the bus stop while riding a black car is the same Eun-woo who is Mr. Woo-jin's older son?!
I automatically covered my mouth in shock which made Ji-hoon immediately figure out the reason for his sudden laughter.
"I…"
I don't know if I should tell them the truth. What would happen if I told my mom that I went with some random guy and allowed him to send me here? She might smack me for that carelessness of mine.
"Uh… well, about that–"
"I'm here."
A deep, but refreshing voice caught our attention which made me turn around to look who just spoke behind us. There was this other young man with six feet in height just like Ji-hoon who arrived wearing a black suit. However, this time he looked just like the younger version of Mr. Woo-jin.
And he's undeniably handsome and very manly. His sex appeal is just out of this world, enough to make his surroundings glimmer. He looked like those w*****n male characters which is really unrealistic if you see in real life. It's just unbelievable!
"Eun-woo, you're here…" Mr. Woo-jin called him.
"Congratulations to the two of you," Eun-woo told them plainly.
Why does he sound so bored?
"Thank you for taking care of my daughter by bringing her here safely," my mom told him.
I noticed how Eun-woo glared at me while both his hands were inside his pockets. Will he tell them that he wasn't the one who took me here? I'm so doomed if he does!
He sighed. "I won't do it again."
THAT'S COLD AF! But, he didn't tell them the truth. Why?
ISLA"I am a chaotic angel and you are a peaceful devil…"ONE MONTH AGOI've been really distracted lately with my studies after I finally agreed to come to my mom's wedding next month. I didn't dislike the idea of coming to South Korea just to attend her wedding, but she even told me to think about transferring there to continue studying my course."You can continue studying your chosen course in SADI," she said."SADI?" I asked cluelessly. "Are you talking about the top-ranked international university in Seoul?""Yes. If you attend there, your future will surely be secured," she continued. "Think about it."I turned around to look at her while I'm still sitting on the office chair. "I'm pretty sure that you know how much their tuition fee is…"My mom remained silent while staring at me. Is she being serious?"SADI's tuition fee for international students costs about $4,500 which is almost 240,000 in Philippine peso. I don't think we can aff
ISLAA very loud and irritating sound woke me up the next morning as early as seven. It was so distracting that I can no longer go back to sleep. So, even if I'm half awake, I stepped out of my room and just like a spy, I traced where that freakin’ sound came from. And when I finally discerned the bedroom, I madly approached it before knocking loudly on the door."CAN YOU TURN YOUR ALARM OFF?! IT SOUNDS LIKE A DYING CAT!!!"I can't believe I yelled at the top of my lungs and even though I did, nothing has changed. The alarm was still ringing and it was seriously irritating me, so I continued banging the door until it suddenly opened and I accidentally smacked someone’s face.That’s when I realized it was Eun-woo. Now, I know that the room opposite of mine was his.He grunted in pain as he covered his face in surprise. I got shocked by what happened as well and couldn't help but panic while I was watching him easing the pain. At the same t
EUN-WOO"I would remain cold to protect myself rather than burn myself into the memories of the past…"THREE YEARS AGOI'm Lee Eun-woo, the next heir for the position of chief executive officer in the Grand Publishing. I am the firstborn of my father, Lee Woo-jin and my mother, Zheng Ga-eun. I grew distant from my father because of what he had done.I was seventeen years old when I caught him with another woman and this woman was Ji-hoon’s mother. I thought at first their relationship was just recently, but when I met Ji-hoon I found out that he was my age.Before my mother died, she revealed the fact that she knew about my father's affair for a long time. She was so brave for forgiving my father which I cannot accept even now."Mr. Lee Eun-woo…" I got back to my senses after hearing my name being called, and then I looked at the head director, Mr. Han. "It's your turn to do your presentation."Without response, I got up
EUN-WOO"Having siblings is like experiencing both heaven and hell together…"When all the guests who knew my father and even the staff that works for him gathered at the function hall, I remained in the hotel's lobby throughout the wedding ceremony. I'm not in the mood to talk or entertain his guests, so I'll just let Soo-jin or Ji-hoon do that instead.The ceremony ended for almost an hour and I knew about it because Soo-jin called me, telling me that I should at least pay my respect to the newlyweds.So troublesome…I was guided by the staff to where I am supposed to go to see the newlywed. Before I could even show myself to them, I overheard their conversation with Imogen's daughter."Ji-hoon will be your stepbrother. Don't worry, you don't have to adjust yourself because you're the same age as him," my father told her.She looked at Ji-hoon as I carefully observed the way Ji-hoon stared at her."Speaking of your sons, honey…" Imogen turned to look at
ISLA"There will be many chapters in your life. Don’t get lost in the one you are in now…"The day of the campus orientation day arrived and it was very similar to an acquaintance party. Both old and new students will have to attend the orientation in order to get to know each other, mostly the juniors and seniors of the same course.However, I don’t even care about that. What I care about is getting my class schedule and a set of uniforms. I know. This is college and we still have uniforms. I also heard that the uniforms are to die for because of their epic and creative designs.When I reached the main entrance gate of the university, I couldn't believe the size and extent of the interior campus. I thought the university just looked ordinary because of how simple the exterior was.However, the interior was entirely different from what you see outside. The whole place was so vast and sophisticated that it didn't just look like a university. My stepfather must have
ISLA "Sweet and savory moments can be rare. It all depends on how those moments will be remembered…" I couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable while I was opposite of Eun-woo who kept glaring at me since I came to their table. He doesn’t even have his lunch in front of him, so why would he bother sitting here? He should just leave and let the others eat comfortably. Yes, I’m trying to cheer myself up. “What did you order for lunch, Isla?” I looked at Nana as she asked me kindly while looking at my dish. “Spicy squid,” I told her. “Are you serious?” I immediately looked at Woo-hyun after he asked that question. “Why?” I asked him in return. “They said that the dish is really spicy even us Koreans couldn’t handle,” Woo-hyun explained. “Eyy, you’re being overdramatic!” Myung-soo teased him. “No, seriously–” The two started playing around beside the unbothered Eun-woo who’s still glaring at me quietly. Seriously. When is he going to stop?
ISLA"Never say goodbye to the old and never say hello to the new…"The orientation event for our department started with a welcoming speech from the Fine Arts TA named Taek-woon Lee. While in the middle of his speech, I couldn’t help my mind to float as I kept remembering my conversation with Ji-hoon earlier which happened while we were on our way to Building D.He breathed out comfortably. “I heard Eun-woo gave you a set of rules. He texted me about it.”I sighed heavily while looking straight on the pathway. “He actually did. And they’re all ridiculous.”“Let me guess…” I looked at Ji-hoon as we continued walking side by side. “He doesn’t want you to tell anyone about you being our step-sister.”“Oh! How did you know? Did he tell you?” I asked in surprise.He smiled before looking ahead of us. “You must not have been listen
ISLA"It feels good to be lost in the right direction…"FLASHBACKThe sound of the pouring rain accompanied by the sound of the ambulance siren woke me up, making me feel the pain all over my body. I cannot move my hands and my feet.My eyes caught the sight of my dad who is a few meters away from me. That’s when I realized we were in a car accident, but he was out on the road while I’m still under the car that went upside down.“D-Dad…” I tried calling him even though my voice was fainting. I don’t have the strength to call him out loud.I felt stuck and suffocated while staring at him, who is not even showing any kind of movement.PRESENT TIMEI opened my eyes as soon as I awoke because of someone gently caressing my head. I also noticed that I am laying down with my head on his shoulder. But, who even is this person with me right now?“You’re awake. How are
ISLAONE YEAR LATER"Isla, new customer at table 10.""Yeah sure."I brought with me the metal pitcher of water, a glass, and the menu as I approached the customer on the said table. It was a young man and he was wearing a black jacket and black cap, his head turned down and he was in the middle of playing something between his fingers, the reason he didn't even raise his head up."Here's the menu. I'll be taking up your order, sir."I gave him the small menu of the coffeeshop and he took it without even raising his head. He seemed like he was uninterested in looking at me.And because I am just a waitress, I didn't mind it. I placed the small glass on the table and poured some water on it and waited half a minute until the man pointed out the cappuccino from the menu."This," he said."Alright. Your order will be up for three minutes."I picked up the menu and walked away from him to start preparing his order."Wow, Isla. Your Korean is improving," the manager praised me.I smiled at
SU-MINTHE GRADUATION DAY"Let us celebrate the successful graduation of senior year students this year!"Everyone applauded for the senior year students who would initiate the ceremony. High-ranked senior year students in each course were assigned to pass what they say is a "heritage course oath" to junior year students who will later become the new senior year students.High-ranked students from junior year did the same and passed the heritage course oath to sophomore year students, while high-ranked students from sophomore year will be passing theirs to freshman year.Later on, our professor in performing arts approached the row where I am sitting and spoke to me."Su-min, can you do the honors of receiving the heritage course oath from the senior leader?"Since I didn't know what to do, I looked at my friend Mina."You can do it, you will just repeat after them," she told me.Gosh, that's not what I'm looking for as an answer!I looked at the professor. "Can't Mina just do it inst
ISLAA FEW DAYS LATERSince our previous TA was put into prison for what he did, he was immediately replaced by someone new named Won-shik and was assigned to handle our class."I wanted to let you guys know that Isla's art project was chosen to be part of the masterpieces that will be put into an auction," Won-shik announced. "Let's give her a round of applause."I shyly looked at everyone and they were so happy for me to get the opportunity."She surprisingly used her lips as the tool to paint, and the coloring materials she used is lipstick. How did you manage to do that?" He asked me."Well, I got the inspiration from online. So I decided to try and create my masterpiece," I explained."How were your lips by the way? Did it get swollen?""Actually, it felt stiff right after because I worked on it for 3 hours with a 5 minutes break just for 1/4 of the actual image," I said."What you did and the uniqueness of the idea you came up with are inspiring even if you say you got the idea
ISLAFive days ago something unexpected happened to me. I was kidnapped and almost fell to my death. But they were all there for me... mostly Eun-woo. He saved me.And for sure... he would blame me again for what happened to him!Ever since Eun-woo was hospitalized, we decided to keep it a secret or more of not just telling our parents about what happened because they'll panic. But, we told Soo-jin about it and asked her not to let them know.Today is Eun-woo's last stay in the hospital and because of that, I can only visit him now. Why? I'll tell you why.THE FIRST DAY AT THE HOSPITAL: The police authorities were given the first 24 hours to ask Eun-woo questions about what really happened. And it's ridiculous because I'm the one who's kidnapped and not him!THE SECOND DAY AT THE HOSPITAL: Only the president of the university was scheduled to visit him. And that is to avoid overcrowding in the hospital. You know, Eun-woo's really a heartthrob. He just wouldn't want to admit it.THE TH
EUN-WOOI tried to focus on the mobile game that Woo-hyun and I have been playing for about a few hours already. I feel so sleepy now since the game is tiring my eyes. "YES!!!" Woo-hyun cheered happily as he finally won the game for the fifth time. He's been complaining about not winning against me and even begged me to go easy on him.What a jerk."Ah. It feels great to finally win against the mighty Lee Eun-woo!" He said happily."I can't believe you're so happy about that," I commented to him."Are you sad that you lost the final round?" He started to tease me."No. It's because I won the first four rounds," I boasted."Yah! We agreed that those rounds are all invalid. The last round will be the one considered!""Whatever." I ignored him as I got up from the bed and kept my phone hidden inside my pocket.I got out of the room to get some fresh air and coincidentally found Mizuki together with Ji-hoon. They are actually walking around like the others.I'm battling with my thoughts
ISLADuring the bonfire, we were all gathered in the open area. Taek-woon is the one who is cooking the samgyetang while Eun-woo helps him grill the pork belly.While waiting for the dishes to be cooked, some of the students decided to play games so that they won't get bored. And since I'm not fond of playing games, I decided to help out with the cooking.I approached Eun-woo and as soon as he saw me, he reached out the tong he was holding with a piece of meat in between."Ah," he ordered me as he opened his mouth.I did what he instructed me to and got a small bite of the newly grilled pork belly."How is it?" He asked."Aside from it's hot, it's tasty." I continued to chew."That's a relief," he sighed and proceeded to grill.I looked around to observe what everyone was doing and caught a glimpse of Na-bi talking with Su-bin. Actually, it was the other way around."Do you still have feelings for him?" I looked at him and he wasn't even looking at me when he asked that question.I si
ISLAThe truth or dare game proceeded and I was relentless the whole time it was played, the reason I remained silent unless they decided to call my name."Wow…" Everyone reacted as they heard Eun-woo's response. I've never felt so scared and nervous in my life except right now. The way he looked at me as he said all those words in response felt like I was hanging on the edge of a cliff, ready to fall."That was so bold of you, Lee Eun-woo," Woo-hyun told him. "I think I know the next question that must be given to you.""Don't even think about it," Eun-woo responded to him carelessly."Alright," Taek-woon said. "Eun-woo, it's your turn to ask the question to the next player."He spun the virtual wheel and it landed on Mizuki. Almost everyone felt nervous and cautious because of these two people's history.And… I just hope none of them talk about Chereen.The tension between the two was clearly seen and felt inside the bus before Eun-woo could even start asking him a question."Mizuk
ISLAAfter the revelation Ji-hoon made, he gave everyone a memo as a warning for disobeying the good conduct in the premise of the university, whether we are both inside or out of the campus.Then, he asked me and Su-bin to stay so as to speak with us about what was going on."Moon Su-bin.” Ji-hoon got up from his seat and went in front of the desk to talk to us very seriously. “I should’ve known that your motive was to hurt Isla after hearing the news about your courtship.”Su-bin shook his head. “That’s not true. You got it all wrong. I-I didn't want this to happen.”"Do you know what I don’t understand? The fact that you guys are so mad at him for choosing me more than Isla who wasn’t even part of his life for a long time. Are they really even in love with each other?" Na-bi questioned irritatedly."If Su-bin is in love with you, how come he wasted his time courting Isla?" Lav asked her.Na-bi smirked as she glanced at her manicured fingernails. "Maybe he just needed someone to hoo
ISLAI slowly opened my eyes and suddenly felt my head ache. Then, I immediately looked at Eun-woo who was lying next to me on the same bed.Well, he was facing the other way. I quickly got up from the bed as soon as I recalled what happened between us yesterday night.Eun-woo kissed me twice. The first one was more like a peck like he was looking at me and waiting for my reaction. And when he saw that I remained still, he proceeded to kiss me again as he laid me down on the bed.I felt the time slow down when his lips met mine and as the flutter intensified. My heart pounded in my chest as I felt my knees get weaker. I could only focus on how soft-aggressive he felt against my mouth, how Eun-woo invaded all my senses.It felt magical.There was raw emotion in the way his fingers curled around mine, so I decided to keep my eyes half open, sneaking a peek at him every time we came back for air. I can't believe I'm experiencing this for the first time.Eun-woo suddenly draped both of hi