Prologue

So Yi Jeong knew this was a make or break situation, another once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. And for all that he's worth, this time he vows to see things through to the end. Or until he gets the ending he wants, that is.

As he looks up to the young woman entering through the glass doors, he notices his labored breathing and had to smile slightly to himself because in his twenty-six years of existence, never had there been a time such as this. He'd never known how the sight of a person can make your heart beat faster or turn your palms sweaty or quicken your breath intake. Never. Until her.

He's well aware of the gravity of what he was about to do but this is the only way. The only way he knew how. And he will do this even if it's the last thing he does.

From his vantage point, he had the perfect view of her profile. She was just how he remembered since he saw her last but also not as he remembered. She had the same long hair, same lips that in that moment broke into a smile at something her companion said. She had the same air of humility and beauty and everything good and right in this world. But at the same time, she was also somewhat different. And if at all possible, she's grown to be more beautiful and regal but still managed to look so down-to-earth. But the most striking of all, even from a distance, he could see that something was different in her through her eyes. Although at that moment, he could not put his finger on it. 'Well, I guess I'll found out soon enough when I get to see her eyes up close.' He thought.

He continued to stare at the woman and started fidgeting when she started walking towards his direction. He, So Yi Jeong, is fidgeting. In the past, this occurrence would have been totally groundless and unfounded given the fact that he was a ladies' man and girls were the ones who did the fidgeting, not him. But now, given the fact also that he was here, seeking his redemption, a man can not help but feel restless in the face of an uncertain future. After all, everything hinges on this meeting. 'Here goes nothing. And here goes everything.' Yi Jeong thought to himself as he stood up to greet his approaching guests.

The woman's companion, having seen him from the moment they entered through the glass doors, now turned fully to look at him as he stood up. The young woman having noticed her companion looking at something turned her head and that was when their eyes met.

Yi Jeong could not have fully prepared himself against the impact of that set of familiar eyes on him. He saw them widen upon instant recognition. He heard her soft gasp as she unconsciously brought her hand to her mouth in shock. And then the most beautiful sound in the world.

"Yi Jeong Sunbae." She said in surprise.

"Annyong Ga Eul-yang."