18th century… "Atlas?" A skinny girl shouted as if she was very shocked. Catherine took a glance at the girl first who was standing not so far away from them. Then she looked at Atlas who was getting off from his horse. They left Yeongnam in the morning and arrived at their next destination "village Yeongdong." Atlas was announcing that to everyone. It was already crowded with villagers. Catherine asked Atlas when she saw that girl was glancing at him for a long time, "Atlas, do you know her?" Atlas looked at Catherine and then he started looking around searching, "Who?" Catherine pointed out that girl with her finger. Atlas's gaze followed her finger. As he saw the girl, he said with widened eyes, "Suzy." Alex looked at Suzy and ran to her, "Yea. Suzy." Suzy smiled, "Hi handsome." Atlas blinked his eyes and murmured, "Why is this girl here?" Catherine looked at Atlas with curiosity, "You know her!" As Suzy grinned, Atlas came to the girl. Catherine followed him. Seeing the futur
18th century… "Yah. What's wrong? Why are you sweating? You don't look good." Atlas opened his eyes when he heard a familiar voice. It was Catherine. He quickly got up and looked at Catherine who was standing beside his bed. Before he could react, Catherine again asked worriedly, "Are you okay?" He was sweating and struggling in sleep. Catherine was passing by his room. When she heard some noise, she came into his room and saw him sleeping. Atlas realized his past was just bothering him in his dream. He sighed and teased, "Why do you care? I thought you are too busy to care about anyone." Catherine's expression darkened, she smiled weakly, "Ah. That's right. I was just passing by. I heard some noise. So I came in. And your door was open." Atlas nodded and sighed, "Can I ask you a question?" Catherine nodded, "Ask." Atlas looked deep into her eyes and asked, "You really didn't miss me? You aren't happy to see me?" Catherine gulped, her eyes welled up as she looked deep into his eyes
18th century... "It almost 5 days you're so quiet. What happened? What's wrong with you? Everything was normal when we arrived at Yeongseo." Daniel asked Atlas with a concerned voice. Atlas's sudden calmness worried him. Atlas was standing beside the window in their room, looking outside mindlessly. They were currently in Gwangdang village(village of that time). Daniel sighed as he didn't reply, again avoided him like he avoided these questions from 5 days. Daniel put his hand on Atlas's shoulder and gently shook him, "Are you okay?" Atlas came back to his senses and looked at Daniel blankly for some time. After realizing what he asked, he nodded as he made his way to the door, opening it. Daniel said frustratedly, "You are not okay. You were like this before you met the Queen. Again you're behaving like before. Why??" His sudden change after meeting the Queen shocked him. Atlas was smiling, laughing, joking. He was totally different. So, he was happy for Atlas. At the same time, he
18th century Atlas felt something wet on his skin. He pulled away from her a little to check if she is crying or not. Catherine looked at him with her teary eyes. Before Atlas could ask her something, a gasp of shock was heard. Both of them widened their eyes and turned their head to that direction where Yeji was standing, looking at them shockingly. As Catherine stood straight, Atlas's expression went blank. Well, when he thought about it... Yeji already knew he likes her. She already noticed it that day when he was staring at her intensely. The reason that shocked her was Catherine who was hugging him back. "I'm sorry. Your majesty. I should go now." Yeji quickly averted her gaze from them and made her way to the house. Atlas sighed in frustration. Atlas looked at Catherine worriedly knowing she was nervous. He cupped her face, asking with concern, "Are you okay?" Catherine also looked at him and nodded, "I'm alright." Atlas pressed his forehead with hers, "I'll talk with he
18th century "Catherine." Atlas knocked on the door. A wide smile curled up on his face as the door was opened. Atlas's heart always started to beat fastly whenever this woman was near him. Every time he sees her, he falls for her deeper and deeper. "Atlas." Catherine smiled seeing him. She checked around to see if anyone was seeing them or not. As she saw no one around she grabbed his hand, pulled him into her room. "What??" Atlas asked surprisingly. He widened his eyes as she closed the door behind them. She is crazy. She is brave. She is so pure. I missed her so damn much. Catherine sat on the bed and looked at him. "I want to know where have you been these years? With your grandmother?" In these years, she tried to find out something about him. But nobody could help her. Atlas shook his head as he sat beside her. "No. I live with her for 2 years. I lived in Giho." Catherine raised her brows. He lives in Giho before? With whom? She titled her head. "I want to see the place you
[This chapter contains mature content] 18th century... 8 years ago... "Atlas, Why are we in the church?" Catherine looked around and got confused when Atlas removed his hands from her eyes. Atlas smiled cheekily. "You'll see." He pulled her to the chancel and stood beside her. Catherine titled her head confusingly, "Are we here to pray for something?" Catherine bit her lower lip as he shook his head, "Then why?" After taking a deep breath Atlas kneel down in front of her. "Park Catherine. Will you give me the honor of being my wife?" Atlas knew he loves this girl, he wants her to be his wife. He wants to spend his whole life with this sweet girl. Catherine looked at him like she saw a ghost. She didn't understand why he is doing this. "Oppa. Michyaesseo?" "No. I'm serious." Atlas shook his head, still kneeling in front of her. He sighed when she didn't reply. "Yea. My knee hurt. Answer me. Will you marry me?" Catherine giggled now, she didn't expect him to do it now. "Yes. I'
18th century…. "It's been three weeks already since we came back from Giho. Everything was fine. Why does Kai want you to go back now when you were planning to go 2 days later? Do you think someone informs him about us?" Atlas looked at Catherine who was sitting beside him. He could read the anxious expression written on Catherine's face. Catherine was slightly worried. Kai sent a letter to her and wrote that he wants her to come back today. He already knew Atlas was with her. He allowed her to come outside with Atlas. Then why suddenly! He never interfered in her personal life nor decisions. Catherine glanced at Atlas. "He already knows that you're with me from the beginning." She pursed her lips. Atlas wasn't shocked but he was bothered by that third whirl between him and Catherine. "How?" He asked simply. "Do you remember that I said I cooked for him?" As Atlas nodded, Catherine continued. "I cooked for him to see you. I cooked for him to convince him to help me. And he told me
18th century When Catherine looked at Kai, she got irritated. "Kai. What do you think of me? Do you call this love? No, it's not love. You just want me. You can't lose me to Atlas. Why?" She shouted. Her whole body was trembling badly, she had no strength in her body. Atlas's heart skipped a beat seeing her so weak. "Catherine. You need to calm down. We can talk later." Catherine shook her head, "No we need to talk..n.." She fell on Atlas's arm. Atlas felt his heart stopped seeing her falling in his arms lifelessly. She fainted. His body jerked. He put his hand on her cheek. "Catherine-e. What's wrong?" When she didn't reply, Atlas felt the whole world stop spinning. Kai quickly walked to the door to call bodyguards worriedly. Before he could call the bodyguards to take her to her room, Atlas carried her on his arms and looked at Kai, "Call the doctor. Quickly." As Kai nodded, Atlas walked to Catherine's room. He put her on the bed gently and held her hands tightly. His body was