The man had risen and he was hovering behind her. Yoosung quickly pushed her behind him to shield her from an upcoming attack. And he did protect her as the man's steel like hands knocked Yoosung's jaw.

''Yoosung!'' she shouted his name and ran over to where Yoosung had fallen. Yoosung groaned in pain as he massaged his jawline and she placed her hand over his looking worried. They both glared at the one who caused this.

Unexpectedly they noticed how their harasser started to look around with fear in his eyes. Realizing what it was MC huffed a scornful laugh and looked straight in his eyes. ''I told you the police will come. You still have time to run off and get out of my sight.''

The man looked troubled looking at both her and Yoosung, but decided to run away.

MC fell back on her butt. With the support of her hands she straightened her back and neck. Looking up at sky she sighed so heavily as if she has been holding her breath for the past hour. Relaxing her body, she looked at Yoosung.

He had a kind smile on him. With his warm voice, he said ''You did good.''

Pressing her lips in a firm line and sensing her eyes stinging, she nodded.

Yoosung was beaming at the little cutie that was walking beside him. It took a lot from him to convince her to go to his apartment. His house was the closet from where they were and Yoosung had something very important to do.

''You're so stubborn.'' He said. She looked at him curiously and he continued, ''How could you not get scared but instead bluff about the police?''

She giggled understanding what he was referring to, ''Of course I was scared! But I was determined to get us out of there safely. Luckily, we could hear the police sirens and I saw my chance!'' She took up her hands so they were visible to their eyes, ''My hands were shaking so much back then.''

Yoosung quickly said in a low voice, ''I would never let you get hurt.''

Unsure of if Yoosung said something she looks at his face. His serious expression changes to a smiling one. At that she just returned the smile.

As soon as they stood outside his apartment she urged him to go inside and quickly finish whatever he had to do. Since they decided to go to repair her phone together and then head to the C&R building she saw no need to enter, ''I'll be right outside your door.''

Yoosung thought about it for a few seconds but agreed with her, ''I'll be right back!'' With that he stepped inside his apartment and almost closed his door.

MC leaned on the wall and looked at her broken phone. Her mind went to how Jumin would react when he'll learn about his. At first, he'll probably hug her so tightly like his life depended on it, but later he would scold her for not listening to him about the bodyguards.

She is still confused about how that man knew about who she was. Reporters may report about Jumin's life from time to time but there haven't been any pictures of her published since the RFA party. Trying to make sense of the situation she thought maybe some old pictures resurfaced as their wedding was announced. Either way, the only thing she wanted to do now was be next to her love.

While lost in her thoughts she heard a light voice. MC was startled by a sudden intruder but was calmed down by seeing a harmless girl. She was holding onto a suitcase and a bag as she looked at MC.

''Hello. I'm the next-door neighbor. Do you know Yoosung?''

MC answered her by nodding and while smiling slightly she wondered to herself, is this the girl Yoosung perhaps has a crush on?

''I'm Minju. Um… Please give this to him.'' Minju handed a blue bag.

MC took it and she wanted to ask Minju about her relationship with Yoosung, but Minju's expression said otherwise – that not to ask her anything. Minju started to walk past her with her suitcase tagging along. After a few long steps, she stopped and looked back at MC.

She hesitated before speaking but eventually got her words out, ''Yoosung… he is not how he appears to be. Be cautious.''

MC tilted her head wondering if Minju is talking about the wrong person. How could anyone tell someone to be cautious of the Yoosung she knows? MC even felt like laughing because the comment was so sudden and unbelievable. But the sad expression that Minju wore told another story. Bowing slightly one last time, Minju went her way leaving room for no comment.

''Many strange things keep happening today…'' MC muttered to herself as she looked up at the sky. The bright day was about to get dark and gloomy with rainy clouds. Thinking back at the words of the girl whom she briefly met, MC pondered about during what circumstances could she have met Yoosung to say those words. Then she suddenly remembered the bag Minju handed to her.

What could be in the bag, a sudden thought pops up.

She knows she shouldn't look at others stuff but with everything going on she couldn't calm her curiosity and wanted to check if the bag was safe.

She looked back at the door and Yoosung still hadn't come out. Slowly but she opened the bag and what she saw almost made her collapse on the ground. She took out the panties she cried about not finding just some days ago. She thought maybe her mind is jumping to conclusions. Probably Minju bought the same one? But even if she did, what's the meaning of giving them to Yoosung?

Examining them she focused on the part that would tell her if these belong to her or not. She traced her thumb over a tiny mark. Until the last moment she had a tiny bit of hope, but that vanished when she looked at the first letter of her name that was sewed by her.

Her body was still in shock as she didn't know what to do now. Her brain started to think about many things. There's no way Yoosung could have taken them, but why are they here and why is Minju giving them to Yoosung? They disappeared on the night he stayed so it must be him. Wait a moment… how did Yoosung even find her today? Surely, many people can go to that part of town but not many people take the alleyway she took. And for him to appear the same time as she was in trouble is too much even for a coincidence.

Her voice got caught in her throat as she felt a presence behind her back. She wanted to turn around and ask him to prove her wrong but the fear of being right weighted more.

''I was thinking it was a strange day, my day was going too good and I was feeling so happy'' Yoosung started to mutter, ''I'm sorry that you had to find out this way, but trust me, you have always been on my mind, my love.''

''My… wha-!'' as she blurts out the words Yoosung covers her mouth with a wet cloth by pressing it up her nose.

She drops everything she holds and struggles to get off his hand. He carefully drags her inside the apartment while she tries to escape his hold. After a few quick minutes of struggle her grips gradually start to get weaker as unconsciousness takes over. She catches a glimpse of Yoosung's face. His eyes seemed shadowed dark and smile was plastered on him as he seemed to mouth the words, ''I love you.''