Clutching her huge luggage and electric guitar strapped at her back, Momo heaved a sigh as she went outside her rundown apartment door. It was a cold evening, winter just ended, and spring is just around the corner, yet the wind breeze still sends shivers through her body. Fortunately, she’s covered with thick parka and an expensive red scarf that was insistently bought by Mina to keep her warm. Thinking about the girl makes her heart beat uncontrollably fast. It was hard leaving the place where she made lots of memories, good and bad. But this is for the better. She will bring with her the good ones and will move on from the bad ones. Life is just like that.

Walking leisurely down into the dark alley, she took her phone to send a quick message to the person she’ll be meeting tonight.

MM: I got the plane tickets and I’m on my way, Mina. See you at the airport! If you got there first, be sure to wait inside and keep warm. I love you.

 

She smiled after she sent the short message. The two decided to elope since the world doesn’t want them to be together, Mina’s family in particular, since she’s the daughter of a Myoui, the most powerful family in Korea, while Momo is an underground band guitarist and singer with no fortune.

When she reached the end of the alley, she looked around to see if there are any cabs to ride but when she was about to cross the street, a black sedan suddenly appeared approaching her way quickly that she doesn’t have time to move or react. In split second, everything went black.

She couldn’t feel anything, limbs were numb, her vision is hazy, and her head and face are covered with blood. She couldn’t remain conscious, in a moment, her eyes slowly shut closed, but a tear escaped her eyes.

++

“Sana, why do you have to bring me in this filthy club, you know I hate this kind of places” Mina was trying to convince her friend to retreat. But the brunette just pulled her more towards the entrance locking her arms, so she wouldn’t be able to escape.

“Trust me, you won’t regret coming here with me, I’m friends with this club’s regular band performers and they were all so good looking, especially the tallest one, Jeongyeon”

“So, you just brought me here to flirt with her? For God’s sake, Sana, I want to disown you as my friend” Mina hissed, displeased at her friend’s priorities.

“Why? You’ll thank me later when you meet them, also, you can hook up with their cute drummer Chaeyoung” Sana suggested as if that’s the easiest thing to do.

“Whatever! Just make it quick, I don’t like staying in this place for too long” she irked.

As they delved inside the crowded place, Sana took her hand and pulled her to settle in one vacant table near the small stage.

“They are going to perform soon” Sana exclaimed clasping both her hands in excitement. Mina just ignored her friend trying to stay comfortable in her seat. Everything just doesn’t sit well with Mina, the crowd, the smell of liquor mixed with smoke, the dark room that hugged the colorful lights dancing in the beat of the bass. Suddenly, the music stopped, and the microphone sends feedback indicating that it was .

“Hello everyone! Tonight, the song we’re going to perform was written by our very own guitarist/vocalist Momo. Hope you enjoy!” the short blonde-haired vocalist said and started to cue for the music.

Mina unconsciously turned her head at the start of the beat. It caught her attention, the very first line of the song Full of loneliness, this garden bloomed. When she saw the person singing on the stage, she saw the emotions coming out in the surface and it piqued her curiosity. She hates this place, but maybe it’s not that bad to stay longer.

You know that I can’t show you me, give you me. But I still want you. As the song progresses, Mina finds herself looking at one specific person, like she’s been hypnotized to pay attention only to her.

After the performance, Sana grabbed her friend’s hand who is spacing out. Mina didn’t even realize that the performers already left the stage and Sana was already standing up pulling her hand.

“Let’s go there” Sana said pointing to the table where the performers are sitting. Mina complied without objection and let Sana bring her wherever she wanted to.

“Hi Jeongyeon!” Sana exclaimed while approaching the band members.

“Oh! You’re here, I’m glad you brought your friend along” the blonde vocalist greeted and shifted her gaze to the beauty behind Sana.

“Please introduce her to us Sana!” the small drummer giggly said showing interest to the girl.

Mina scanned the place, the one that caught her attention earlier isn’t with the group. It was only Jeongyeon and the small drummer who are with them.

“Right! This is Mina, my friend from college. Mina, this is Jeongyeon and that small bean over there is Chaeyoung” Sana introduced, and Mina just nods in acknowledgement.

“Nice to meet you, Mina” Chaeyoung grinned extending her hand for a hand shake which Mina just stared at. She’s not sociable and she believed that she doesn’t need a friend, Sana is an exception since the brunette pushed herself into her life and stuck like a glue. And she doesn’t want any more trouble other than Sana.

“Oh, rude” Chaeyoung whispered and retrieved her hand.

Mina ignored the remark and sat beside Sana who is now chatting with Jeongyeon. She wanted to ask where the other band member is but she’s too egoistic to bring herself to talk to them. As if Sana read her mind, the brunette blurted asking Jeongyeon where is Momo. “Where is she? I haven’t seen her after that song”

“You know, she always wanted to be alone and she rarely hangs out with us after the performance” Jeongyeon said shrugging her shoulder.

Sana just hums in response, not really interested to ask for further details. Mina stayed silent the entire time. It’s not that she’s interested to that person, maybe she’s just curious.

++

Now, inside the car, Mina is just staring outside the car window while Sana is on her phone texting Jeongyeon. Sana knew Mina is displeased, so she initiated to speak.

“I’m sorry if I dragged you to that place, but they are nice people…” Sana started, but Mina isn’t turning her head.

“well I don’t know about Momo much, I guess she’s nice too. Don’t worry, I won’t force you to come with me next time” as she continued to speak, Mina slightly turned her head.

“No, it’s okay, I don’t mind coming with you again” Sana’s eyes opened wide upon hearing those words coming from Mina. Mina hated the wild crowd, she hated the noise, she hated everything in that place, but she said she doesn’t mind. The refined and proper Mina wanted to go with her again. In an instant, she threw her arms around Mina hugging her tightly in glee.

“Thank you, Minari, I never knew you can be soft too” the brunette blurted squeezing the girl more.

“Ok, enough Sana, I can’t breathe” she gestured with her hands tapping Sana’s arm like surrendering from the embrace. She grinned at her after releasing her friend from her grasp. Mina couldn’t believe what she said either, but her curiosity got the best of her and as much as possible she doesn’t want Sana to notice that someone caught her attention. Hirai Momo, huh?

++

Im Nayeon, to cast in the lead role of a romantic movie titled “After Moon”

“Wow, this Im Nayeon really rose to the top, huh” Sana commented as she was browsing her phone. They are inside the classroom and the students were slowly dispersing after the class has been dismissed.

“Who’s that?” Mina isn’t interested, but she just wants to let the conversation going.

Sana brought her phone in front of Mina’s face to show her the picture of the person she’s talking about.

“She’s Im Nayeon, she’s becoming popular these days. Well, I’m not surprised if you don’t know her, you’re a Myoui after all”

“What do you mean by that?”

“What I mean is, you don’t care about celebrities and all since you’re a Myoui, the most influential family in Korea” Sana said but instantly regretted the words that came out from as she shuts by covering them with her palm. She remembered that Mina doesn’t want to be acknowledged like that. Being a Myoui isn’t all about the wealth and power, or the recognitions and the special treatments. Growing up, she realizes that it is more of a burden, meeting her parents’ and the public’s expectation. Being raised in an overly protective environment is not what Mina really wanted.

“I’m sorry…” the brunette apologetically said but Mina just shook her head. “No, it’s okay” and she took her sling bag preparing to exit the room.

Sana immediately took her bag and run towards Mina who already went ahead of her.

“Hey, do you want to sneak to the club again today?” she suggested eagerly, and Mina felt a spark ignites inside her feeling a bit excited at the suggestion. She tried to keep her cool and replied, “I don’t mind” and Sana giggly jumped in zest.

++

“I’ll be going with Sana, you may head home first. I’ll go home a bit late” Mina told her chauffeur and she went inside her friend’s car.

It wasn’t normal for Mina to go home late but if she will mention Sana, there will be no problem, since her family knows Sana, who came from a well-known family of Minatozakis who dominated the hospitality industry with their growing business.

“I can’t believe you agreed to come with me again”

“I don’t have anything else to do so it’s fine” Mina explained trying to cover up her real intention.

They sat again at the same spot. In a moment, the crowd caused an uproar which earned Mina’s attention and she turned her head to peek through the stage.

Disappointment. This is all she felt when she saw that only two people came up in the platform. Jeongyeon and Chaeyoung. She couldn’t describe what exactly made her feel this disappointed. Never in her existence she felt dejected at something. Maybe because she can always get what she wants.

After the performance, both the band members joined them in their table.

“That was a great song” Sana exclaimed looking at Jeongyeon with heart eyes.

“Oh, thanks for appreciating” she replied giving the brunette a smirk which made Sana squeal in silence.

“Where is the other member?” Mina suddenly talked which surprised the two singers. For the first time, Mina talked to them. But they gave her a knowing look which made her uncomfortable.

“Don’t tell me… you’re interested with Momo?” Chaeyoung asked, more like, confirming.

Mina was caught off guard with the sudden turn of events. Her curiosity backfired at her and now she’s the one in question.

“I-I’m just asking. I’m not interested or something…” she retorted trying not to sound defensive.

The drummer isn’t satisfied with the answer, but she doesn’t want to be slandered by Myoui, so she didn’t pry further.

“She said she had to do something important today” Jeongyeon butted in to answer Mina’s query earlier.

“I think it would be better if you won’t involve yourself with her, Mina” the vocalist continued leaving Mina puzzled by the statement.

“Momo… she’s complicated” the drummer added.

++

The young actress is looking at her own reflection in the mirror, lost in her own thoughts while waiting inside the dressing room. A knock snapped her out of it and was greeted by the entrance of the film producer. She gulped the huge lump in after seeing the person approaching her seat.

“You look perfect” Hyun Bin said in his low voice and Nayeon gave him a faint smile.

The man leaned forward while sitting in the vanity mirror desk and whispered into the actress’s ears, “Let’s go to my house after the press con” and he kissed her cheek.

Nayeon balled her fist suppressing her disgust at the action. But she must endure everything. She chose this path and she sacrificed enough, it’s too late to back down.

“S-sure” she straight-faced answered and Hyun Bin smirked at the positive response.

“Ok, see you”

When the door shuts close, Nayeon breathed heavily, like she unconsciously held her breath when Hyun Bin appeared.

Camera clicking noises surround the room. Media and fans were gathered in this event to show their support for the movie. Nayeon sat in front with a microphone in hand to answer questions being thrown by the media. Along with her are her co-actors and actresses that were casted with the film.

“Ms. Im Nayeon how is working with Mr. Park?” one of the reporters asked and the actress just answered politely and highlighted some scenes from the movie which shows how great the actor is. It was easy. Nayeon dreamt of this and now she’s living her dream. Few more questions were thrown to other casts as well.

The reporter reverts to Nayeon and asked, “The movie is all about strong young love, do you by any chance have experienced what your character in the movie experienced?”

Nayeon always finds the right words to say to this kind of interviews. It should be easy. Lying is acting. Her eyes roamed around the crowd, like finding the answer among the inquisitive eyes of the media and her fans.

She was stunned when she saw a familiar figure among the crowd. Hirai Momo stood among the fans stiffly, looking at her fervently. When their eyes met, she felt her insides churned. She couldn’t hold the stare, so she looked away, her hands began trembling. The reporter repeated the question and Nayeon tried so hard to compose herself. It is unsettling to know that Momo was there and the question is echoing inside her head like telling her that the answer is just right in front of her eyes.

“I haven’t” the words were forced and it relieved her that the reporter didn’t dig deeper for details. Averting her gaze from the crowd, Nayeon couldn’t sit still in front of the people knowing that Momo is there. That Momo is watching her. It’s been months since she last talked to her. And the way they parted ways is chaotic. She felt a pang of guilt. But she can’t face Momo, not now, or she might change her mind. Keeping herself away from her was hard but she has to withstand the urge of coming back to her or she might lose what she worked hard for up until now.

The press con ended and Nayeon felt it lasted longer than it should have been. Maybe because she’s feeling uneasy the entire time. She tried to avoid Momo’s gaze but she couldn’t help but to notice that she’s already gone. Momo’s no longer there. She should be relieved but her heart sank at the realization that she doesn’t know when she could see her again, or if Momo would still appear in front of her again. Seeing her made her mind go crazy. Then reality hits her when a voice called her.

“Nayeon” Hyun Bin calls her attention. In an instant, she fixes herself and pretend that she loved being called by him. She again, would pretend that she enjoys his company, that she enjoys every night that she spent with him. It’s easy, it was easy, not until Momo’s reappearance. Her longing eyes that would easily see through her soul, her eyes that’s telling her I’m still waiting. It kept flashing in her mind.

For the first time, Nayeon rejected Hyun Bin. She can’t do this tonight. “I’m sorry, I’m not feeling well today”

++

The moment Nayeon averted her gaze, Momo couldn’t take staying any longer inside the room. When she looked away, she knew that Nayeon doesn’t want her around. She held back her tears as she walked away, balling her fist to fight the storm of emotions. Maybe she’s tired, tired of waiting for the person who willingly left and hurt her. She’s tired of understanding her. Tired of hoping that one day, Nayeon would realize that she made the wrong choice and would go back at her, and she’s willing to accept her regardless of the heartaches.

Walking lifelessly in the streets of Gangnam, her mind began to drift to their memories. They used to be inseparable.

++

“Nayeon, listen to this” Momo enthusiastically said scooting closer to the older girl with her guitar. With a strum to the strings, she started to sing.

It was a love song, a confession song, and Nayeon isn’t oblivious to Momo’s feelings, yet they haven’t really talked about it after being ‘close friends’ for too long. They grew together, dreamt of becoming a singer together.

“It was beautiful, the song” Nayeon commented looking intently into the younger’s eyes.

“I wrote this song thinking about you” Momo bravely said wishing that she had conveyed her feelings to the girl.

The older girl held Momo’s hands, rubbing her thumb against the skin. She doesn’t know if it is love that she’s feeling towards the girl, they were still young, but everytime Momo is around, she felt safe and secured. Momo is like home.

The moment is just perfect. In a heartbeat, Nayeon leaned forward, brushing her lips against Momo’s. She couldn’t fight the urge to kiss Momo. Maybe she was curious, she wanted to confirm this budding fondness towards her friend. It was both their first. Her heart was about to burst when she felt Momo’s breath this close, she felt hot all over. Not sure what to do, Nayeon slowly parted her lips while moving gently.

What surprised Nayeon the most is that it felt good, really good. Momo kissed her back, intensely, and her mind stopped functioning. She held onto Momo’s collar desperately, feeling weak all of a sudden. 

Foreheads pressed, they both pulled from the kiss, catching their breath. When Nayeon looked into Momo’s eyes, she was lost. In that moment, she knew what her heart wants. That one moment gave light to all her doubts.

“I love you… I want to be with you forever, Nayeon” the words came out sincerely and it struck straight to her heart. They were young, yet her feelings are strong.

“I love you too, Momo-ya”

They are two dreamers. Two lovers bound by their love of music. While chasing their dream, they decided to move to Seoul. Living together was hard but they have each other to rely on.

It’s been a year since they lived together in Seoul, and it’s also been a year since they started dating. Momo just came back from her part time solo gig. Entering their apartment, she was surprised when Nayeon threw her arms around her neck hugging her tightly.

“W-what’s wrong?” Momo clung onto the older girl’s waist and Nayeon pulled back to face her. She shook her head in response that there’s nothing wrong.

“Happy anniversary” she smiled brightly and Momo blushed hard seeing Nayeon’s flushed face. They both become busy lately going to auditions and doing part time jobs. And at this moment, they found solace.

Now in their bed, the two sat awkwardly facing each other. Nayeon broke the silence.

“We’ve been with each other for years, and we are dating for a year now…”

Momo couldn’t look at Nayeon’s eyes feeling tensed with this situation. Her head is hanging low to avoid her gaze.  There was a rustle and in split second, the older threw her bra beside Momo which caught her attention. When she looked up, she saw Nayeon still clothed.

Nayeon grabbed Momo’s hand and put it inside her shirt to let her feel her bare . Momo bathed in sweat unable to process the situation. It’s been a year but all they have done is kiss.

Momo gulped the lump inside , her hand becoming stiff at the contact. “Is this okay?” she asked and Nayeon answered by crashing her lips against hers. Breaking the kiss, Nayeon whispered while catching her breath. 

“I want you to do me”

That was the first time they slept together, they are each other’s firsts in everything.

It was perfect. They were so in love. Even though chasing their dream to become a singer was like squeezing water from the stone, they didn’t lose hope, for Momo at least. Two years of staying in the same apartment, with no definite assurance of singing career, Nayeon became impatient.

Agencies been ignoring her singing auditions so she decided to pursue her career in acting instead, she auditioned in this upcoming series as one of the supporting role. She didn’t get the spot, there were way too many competitions for the role, more experienced than her, and has more connections than her. Then it hit her, it wasn’t really a battle of talent, it was a battle of ambitiousness, the extent of how much you can sacrifice for your ambition.

She needed an opportunity, and luck was on her side when she saw Hyun Bin, a producer/director, looking at her with lascivious eyes. It was during her audition with one of the movie produced by him. The talent scout was about to reject her when Hyun Bin interrupted the screening.

“She isn’t fit for the role she’s auditioning for, but we can put her to another role” the producer suggested and the scout isn’t in the position to oppose the suggestion. Nayeon sees how the man smirked at her after the remark. ‘So this is how it works in this business’ she thought.

Nayeon didn’t know if she’s the one who took the bait or the other way around. The next thing she knew, she’s now inside the penthouse suite of Hyun Bin. He brought some expensive wine and sat beside her, he filled the glass with wine and passed it on Nayeon.

“I like you” the man suddenly blurted as he sipped a wine from her glass. Nayeon gulped at the remark, but she has to play along.

“Why would you like someone like me? I’m not in your level”

“I don’t care, I just want you” Hyun Bin scoots closer to her and lifted her chin with her free hand and leaned in for a kiss. Nayeon shuts her eyes. She doesn’t want to see his face while doing intimate things. They went beyond kissing, Nayeon was now lying on his bed with the blanket covering her body. Her back is facing him as she was clutching the cloth against her chest, she cried in silence.

Going home to Momo is the most difficult part. The moment she saw her significant other, she run in her arms. Momo was clueless why Nayeon is acting strange that day, but she comforts the girl, tucking her in her embrace.

The day after, Nayeon was summoned by Hyun Bin in his office. The producer gave her an envelope which contains a contract.

“Lead role?” Nayeon couldn’t believe what she was seeing. It was more than she asked for and Hyun Bin gave it to her easily. Her eyes almost tearing up in joy.

“Not only that…” the man gave her keys and she gave him a questioning look.

“I bought an apartment near my location, and also a car, it’s yours, I want you to move as soon as possible, it will be more convenient for your new role and for us” he said and Nayeon still couldn’t take it all in. It was too much. In an instant, all of the things she wanted are now right in front of her. But everything has a price. And it’s Hirai Momo.

It took days for Nayeon to make her decision. More like, it took days for her to let go of Momo, she already made her decision the moment she slept with that man. The past few days, Nayeon would cling onto her, like there’s not tomorrow. But Momo loved it. Everything about Nayeon. They made love, more frequently than before and the older girl would hug her tight after the steamy activity. But Momo couldn’t understand the tears that streamed through Nayeon’s eyes.

The day has come for her to leave. She packed her bags while Momo is out on her part time job. It was harder that she had expected, she couldn’t even focus on packing her things as her tears were always flowing down her face. She only took some of her clothes and she waited in the living room for Momo. She’s not ready to tell her everything, but she has the right to know at least. That’s the least she could do for her.

Momo came from her shift and she saw Nayeon sitting glumly in their couch. Then she noticed the luggage situated beside her. Momo felt her lungs constricts and suddenly she finds it hard to breathe.

“W-what are –“

“We need to talk” Nayeon cuts her off and Momo was standing still in front of her, waiting for the answers.

“I’m leaving this place, I-I don’t want to be stuck here, Momo. I decided to pursue my dream and the producer helped me a lot. I-I’m sorry, I can’t be with you anymore”

Momo was left dumbfounded by the sudden revelation. She felt her world crumbling down and she couldn’t keep her feet firmly on the ground, she fell on her knees.

“W-what are you talking about? I- don’t understand a single word you are saying, Nayeon” her voice cracked and her tears started to fall.

Nayeon looked away, she couldn’t bear seeing Momo cry. It won’t help her resolve to leave if she would be easily swayed with this. She balled her fist suppressing her tears to come out.

“I don’t want to be stuck here like you Momo, I want to fulfill my dreams, and I’m willing to do anything for that… even sleeping with the producer” Nayeon blurted, the last part was not part of what she really wanted to say. But she thought that Momo needs to know, even though it will crush her, at least she told her everything.

She felt she was stabbed in the heart and the last statement is the final blow which caused too much damage to her heart. She couldn’t believe what she just heard. Nayeon did what? Everything were a mess. Momo couldn’t keep a hold to reality. Hoping that this is all a bad dream.

When she looked up she saw Nayeon grabbing her luggage and walked towards the door.

“Don’t leave” Momo blurted in her vulnerable condition. She couldn’t stop crying. Nayeon closed her eyes and the tears she tried to restrain began to fall but her ambition is at the top of her priority. “I’m sorry” these are the last words she utters before walking out of Momo’s life.

++

Mina is pissed with Sana when the brunette couldn’t control her hormones and decided to sleep over at Jeongyeon’s house, her friend apologizing to her non-stop and promised her that she would do anything for her to pay her back. Chaeyoung offered her place to her but Mina insistently rejected the offer. She’s now waiting anxiously in the street in front of the club trying to hail a cab. It was hard to find one since it was already past midnight and the street is a bit shrouded. All of a sudden there was a group of drunkards came out and noticed that she’s all by herself. She became stiff when the group approached her.

“You want to have fun, young lady?” one of the stinky old man said and it irked Mina more. She’s disgusted, she wanted to be out of this situation but she was weaker, three men surrounded her. When one of them grabbed her arm, she instinctively fought back and screamed. But they were persistently aggressive and the other man grabbed her other arm leaving her defenseless.

“DON’T TOUCH ME!” she cried.

In a blink of an eye, she saw a figure swiftly running towards her aggressor and forcefully kicked his groin leaving him immobile, punches were thrown to the other two and everything just happened so fast. The next thing she knew she was being pulled away by her arm and all she could see in this dark alley is the back of the person who just saved her from impending danger.

They stopped when they are at the safe distance from the attackers, when the person turned around to face her, Mina’s jaw dropped when she saw who her life saver was. Even though the shadow is covering half of their faces, she’s sure that the person in front of her is the band performer Momo.

“You’re Sana’s friend right?” her deep panting voice echoed in her ears and she suddenly felt a bit embarrassed that they have to meet in such an unlikely situation.

“Y-yes” she stuttered. Momo took off her plaid scarf and wrapped it around the younger girl’s neck. Mina felt her heart would explode at the gesture. She didn’t know what to say, everything just happened so fast.

Momo clutched at the girl’s hand and guided her to where her motorbike was parked. Mina didn’t protest and just let the guitarist pull her wherever, she’s her lifesaver after all.

“People like you don’t belong to this kind of place… you’re just putting yourself in danger” Momo nonchalantly said as she gave Mina the helmet. “Put this on” and Momo sat on the motorbike waiting for her to ride. Mina didn’t move a muscle. She still couldn’t grasp what’s happening. Momo suddenly stood up, took the helmet from her hands and put it on her head. They are facing each other so close and she flinched when Momo pats her shoulder.

“I know you’re still traumatized but you have to tell me where you live so I could send you home”

Mina was sure she’s no longer traumatized by the incident, she’s acting this strange because Momo is in front of her, talking to her casually and helping her and all. Realizing that she’s being difficult, she started to compose herself and speak telling her the address. When she was about to ride at the back, she struggled since she hasn’t ridden one before. Momo noticed it.

“Grab my shoulder” she offered waiting for the girl to follow. Mina hesitantly put her hand on her shoulder and she caught a whiff of the older girl’s calming scent, when she felt hands touched her waist, her heart began to beat faster than normal, in an instant she was lifted from the ground and was positioned at the back of the motorbike.

Momo sat in front afterwards, she wore her helmet and started the engine. Mina doesn’t know what to do when the vehicle started moving, she clutched at Momo’s jacket tightly and unconsciously sniffed at Momo’s perfume.

She felt the ride was quick and Momo assisted her to get off from the bike. The singer gulped at the sight of the huge house in front of her.

Momo knew that the girl is rich since she is Sana’s friend but she didn’t expect that she was beyond what she could imagine. Mina turned to face the singer and bowed at her lightly.

“Thank you for saving me earlier and for the ride home… I’m Mina, by the way” she successfully introduced after gathering her remaining strength to talk to her.

“No worries, Momo by the way” and she extends her arm for a hand shake and for the first time, Mina took a stranger’s hand.

“I think it would be better if you won’t involve yourself with her, Mina”

Mina isn’t good with following people’s advice, and not involving herself with Momo is one of the advices she willfully defied. Not now that she’s a step closer to knowing more about her.

++

A/N: Yey I'm back and sorry for the early heartache. 3 This will get better in the next chapters.