YOO-MI’s POV
“Vernon is my husband.”“What?” my eyes widened in horror while looking at Yeri to Vernon then back at Yeri. I can’t believe she did this to Josh.“I’m sorry Yoo-Mi but when Brittany showed me pictures of Vernon and another woman together, I left him in Daegu and moved here to Seoul.” Tears crept up in the corner of her eyes while explaining everything to me.“Brittany?” I asked, surprised. “How the hell does Brittany’s name got involved here?”I felt shocked coursed through me like a punch in the gut, stealing my breath in one forceful slam. I could hear Yeri saying something but I couldn’t make out anything through the frantic swirl of thoughts as my brain struggled to piece together a story that made more sense than the ridiculous notion that Brittany was somehow involved in all of this.Brittany again! When will she stop ruining my life, it was alrJOSH’S POVI pulled the car to a stop in the parking lot adjoining Yeri’s apartment and killed the engine. I jumped out of the car immediately and entered the building, making my way to the elevators.I waited patiently for the ride as it ascended the building, glaring at the buttons and ignoring the couple sharing a ride with me.Once the doors slid open on the 14th floor, I marched along the wide corridor and made a stop to her room. I have my spare keys but I chose to knock.And the door opened wide with Yeri looking haggard and worn in pajamas and red-rimmed eyes.“Hello Yeri,” I spoke softly, watching her eyes widening as she registered my presence.“Josh!” Yeri exclaimed, my gaze fixed on her who’d gone white with shock. “W-What are you doing here? I-I thought you’re going to spend Christmas in LA with your mom and dad?” she rasped taking a step back as though she had seen a ghost.&
YOO-MI’s POVI need a drink.I really need a drink.The Club Syndrome is a huge bar on the outskirts of town, far off the beaten path. It’s popular with tourists and a few town regulars. Different colors of lights emitted a bright glow outside its huge glass door making the whole place lighted.I gnawed on the inside of my cheek, arms over my chest, debating whether or not I really wanted to go in.I’ve never been to a bar before. I picked Josh up once after he passed out during a friend’s bachelor party. I stayed in the car while one of his friends helped him to get inside the car. Josh spent most of the drive home hurling his guts out the open back window as I laughed hysterically from the driver’s seat. I shook my head, smiling at the thought of my best friend.I didn’t know why I was here, why I drove here. Why this late at night, I was suddenly looking for something to dull the ache?But I really really need
YOO-MI’s POVSubconsciously, my fingers ran up at the back of Josh’s neck and I felt him stiffen instantly. He stopped following my moves and froze. Then he relaxed and pulled me closer to him.The side of his face rested against my hair as my face buried on his chest. I savored his warm male scent, his hard body pressing against mine, and his heart beating erratically against my palm.“What are you doing Yoo-Mi?” he spoke through his gritted teeth and I looked to his eyes full of lust and desire.“Is it bothering you, Josh?” I asked and he shook his head but he pushed me to the nearest wall in the bar, taking me by surprise. My entire body was on fire, anticipating what was about to happen next.He kept staring at me like he was trying to memorize every inch of my face and I frowned. “Josh,”“Ask for it Yoo-Mi,” he whispered.“Ask what?” I asked cluelessly. Confusion was seen
YOO-MI’s POVThe next morning, I woke up to find myself laying on Josh’s bed with a firm grip around my waist. It felt so good that I feel safe in his arms, inhaling his familiar scent. That’s when the events of last night came rushing back to my head.When Josh walked out of the car last night, I followed him inside the house, in his room. I heard the water pouring down from the shower room so I plopped my body on his bed, waited for him but my eyelids getting heavier and I didn’t realize I fell asleep on his bed.I felt the bed sink and an arm wrapped around me, hugging me from behind. Josh kissed my nape before he whispered I love you, and I smiled turning around to face him, my eyes still closed.I felt his soft lips touch mine and I was ready to kiss him back but he pulled away immediately. I don’t know why I feel so disappointed when he just gave me a quick peck. He pulled me closer and I buried my face deep in his bare chest,
YOO-MI’s POV2 YEARS LATERI watched Jeonghan’s brown eyes, rich like chocolate, deep like the murky part of the lake as they roamed my naked body.“Yoo-Mi, the first time I saw you, I knew I would always love you,” he spoke so quietly I almost missed it.“How did you know?” I asked as he scooted closer, his toned stomach resting lightly against my side.Jeonghan’s fingers slid up my abdomen, slowly trailed on my breasts and up to my face before floating back down, settling on my lower stomach.“I’ve been a womanizer, a playboy.” He revealed. “Girls were kind of like shooting stars. They were on my radar for a moment, just a split second. Then I moved on and nothing held my interest, I never had a serious relationship, but the moment I saw you,” he paused, his eyes flicked over to mine as his hand lovingly cupped my cheek. “It was like the sun exploded in the sky and no matter
YOO-MI’s POVThe side of his face, his back to me as he stepped off the curb and onto the street. His hands were stuffed into the pocket of his jeans.I jumped as fast as I could, spilling the wine all over the table. My hands fumbled with the door handle as I pushed it open and raced out the door, into the cold, into the street, frantically scanning the dark night as I searched for him.Flashes of white and red, headlights, and taillights casted shadows all over the road and storefronts and sidewalks.I ran my hands through my hair, trying to figure out which way he had gone.But no matter where I looked, there was no trace of him. No sign that he had really been there.When I finally gave up searching, figuring he was just a figment of my imagination, I assumed my heart was telling me something, but my head and I were not privy to—we were not really over him.Defeated, I felt my shoulders slumped as I started to walk back to the resta
YOO-MI’s POV“Can you imagine though?” Lia hummed. “Wrapping your mouth around Josh’s dick makes me wet just thinking about it.”She’s the perviest friend ever!“Lia stop!” I scoffed. “Definitely not going to happen!”She just smirked and continued eating popcorn. Then suddenly the doorbell rang, Lia turned to me, her eyes asking who could be my visitor at this hour. It was almost midnight.I hopped from the couch, treaded across the cream-colored carpet to the front door as Lia followed me with her eyes.I sneaked a peek through the peephole and saw Josh on the other side of the door.“Lia, Josh is here, behave!”I unlocked the door and swung it open.“Get that dick, girl!” Lia yelled as Josh’s brown eyes came into view.I’m pretty sure Josh heard her the way he raised a judgmental eyebrow at me. My face turned red in embarrassment.
YOO-MI’s POV“Yoo-Mi, wake up!” I felt someone gently shake my shoulder, waking me up and as I pried my eyes open, Lia’s face frowned looking at me.“What?” I asked.“You were moaning in your dreams bitch!”Shit, I was dreaming!“Am I?” I sat up and removed the blanket from me and looked around. “Where’s Josh?”“He went upstairs to check on Honey before going home. He said he misses your daughter.” she smiled. “You’re very lucky to have him Yoo-Mi,”“I know,” I said and smiled back as I made my way upstairs. When I opened Honey’s bedroom door, I saw her snuggled closer to Josh, her face buried in his chest. Josh’s arms wrapped around her small frame, his chin on top of her head looking so perfect as father and daughter. A smile crept up my lips while watching them.The poor plush was dropped on the ground and I be