Prologue: Inferno Night Club.

Lie Blu’s Apartment. 

Third Person.

“What would it take to convince you to go out with me?!” Ha Na groaned as she watched her best friend, Ae Ra, tirelessly type away at her computer. Her long light-brown hair was tucked behind her ears and big round glasses rested on her straight nose covering half of her small heart face.

Her round pink lips were tucked into her mouth in concentration, her doe brown eyes trained on the MacBook as she ignored her friend. She was dressed in a pair of matching white joggers and had a froggo headband seated cross-legged on the wooden floor 

“Earth to Ae Ra? Do you hear me?!” Ha Na waved her arms in an attempt to gain her friend’s attention. She’s been at it since she arrived and knew she wouldn’t budge from that spot all weekend if she didn’t intervene.

“I’m sure we can go some other day,” Ae Ra replied, not taking her eyes off her Macbook. She loved spending time with her best friend, Ha Na, but she had work to do and a bigger part of her didn’t feel like getting dolled up when she was so comfortable right now.

“I admire your dedication to work, but for once, can you leave scheduling meetings and the other dreadfully boring tasks your job entails and have some fun?” Ha Na begged.

“Going out sounds nice, Ha Na, but I have more important things to do right now.” She mumbled as she drank from her cup. After collating reports she planned on rewatching Doom At Your Service, it would be the fifth time she’s completed the series but she loved the drama too much to get tired of it.

“Is anything special happening at work?” Ha Na asked.

“Not really.”

“Any upcoming events?”

“I don’t think so.”

“In that case, do you have some secret urgent business to attend to that I don’t know of?”

“Nope.”

“So you can take a break!” Ha Na beamed excitedly.

“Hmm… maybe.” Ae Ra mumbled with pursed lips.

“Please? We haven’t had a girl’s night out in forever!”

Ae Ra turned to her with a defeated sigh, Ha Na’s cat eyes were squeezed shut with her hands clasped together in a praying manner, she could be so dramatic sometimes. “Does it have to be tonight?”

Her eyelids flew open and her warm Hazel eyes met hers. “Yes, my love. It has to be tonight.” She smiled toothily, showing off her dimples and pearly white teeth.

“Why?” Ae Ra knew the mischievous vixen was up to no good as always.

She inclined her head to the side, her auburn curls following her movement as she placed her hand on her chest. “I heard that the hottest men show up on Friday nights.” She swooned.

Ae Ra broke into a small smile, she expected that. “Isn’t it a girls' night out?” She corked her straight eyebrow sarcastically.

“It is, it is,” Ha Na responded quickly. “I was just thinking, it’s been ages since you had fun with someone other than me. Who knows, someone might catch your eye.” She wiggled her soft angled eyebrows suggestively.

“You know better than anyone that I’m not interested in one-night stands.” Ae Ra shook her head.

“Who said anything about one-night stands? But if you’re thinking that way then why not? I have a feeling it's going to be a fun night” She winked.

“Why do you think so?”

“Hmm, my intuition?” Ha Na replied with a mischievous smile.

Ae Ra burst out laughing, “Intuition? YOUR intuition?” She clutched her stomach as she laughed harder. Her intuition has only ever led them to chaos, yet she still trusted her every time.

Ha Na slightly rolled her eyes, not offended by her friend’s remark in the slightest. “My intuition may be a bit bad sometimes but it's different this time. I can feel it.” She explained animatedly.

“You know how I feel about meeting men from clubs,” Ae Ra responded flatly.

“Fair enough, not everyone dares to live outside their mundane routine life.” She turned away from her friend, hoping she would take the bait. “Some people never take risks, they don’t do anything new or have the guts to meet someone new.” She shrugged.

Ae Ra couldn’t help but roll her eyes at her friend’s attempt at baiting her. She was used to Ha Na’s tactics over the years, and trying to take a jab at her ego has never worked. 

“You know that’s not going to work on me.” She replied smugly. “But since you clearly can not live without me and have fun without me, I’ll go.” She gave in.

“You will?!” Ha Na bounced on her heels excitedly.

Ae Ra shut her Mac close with a firm nod. “I will.”

“Tonight, we are going to be the hottest ladies at Inferno, my love.” Ha Na winked.

***

Jung’s Mansion.

“Welcome, Master Jung. The dinner table has been set, your father is waiting for you.” A maid bowed in greeting to the young man.

“I told you,” Ji Won paused beside her. “You do not have to call me Master.” He has lost count of how many times he’s said this to the workers yet they never stopped calling him that.

The maid remained indifferent her head still bowed, they were not allowed to make eye contact with the family per The Chairman’s request. “You will be addressed as what you are, sir.” She led the way to the dining room.

“Evening, Father.” He greeted as he sat.

His father glanced at him for a mere second before returning his attention to his food, “You look bad, have you not been eating?”

“I have.”

“Then, do you not get enough sleep?”

“I do.”

His father leaned forward as he swallowed his food. “With the countless gossip articles of your fooling around, I’m surprised you find the time to both eat and sleep.” He grunted, displeased by his son’s behaviour.

Ji Won knew his father didn’t care about his well-being and saw this coming from the start. “Even if those articles are false you wouldn’t believe me now would you, Father?” Ji Won sighed under his breath.

“Believe you? It doesn’t matter what I think. As long as the consumers of this article believe it then it is true. And besides, I have no reason to trust your words.” His father shrugged.

Ji Won stared at him, hoping he didn’t mean what he said but there was no ounce of remorse in his father’s eyes. He meant every word he said. “There’s no use eating with someone who doesn’t believe or trust my truth. You are the same as every stranger who consumes the media and its lies.” He stood.

“Sit back down!” His father barked. “I am not done speaking to you.”

“Goodnight, Father.” He bowed curtly and left.

Baek Jin pulled the car door open as Ji Won emerged from the house. His wide shoulders sagged slightly and his silver eyes shone with disappointment as he descended from the stairs. He was dressed in a white turtleneck sweater with Coffee Corduroy pants and a pair of white Nikes.

“Didn’t go well, huh?” Baek Jin asked as he got in front of him.

Ji Won nodded as he got in. He knew it was going to be a waste of time yet he gave his father the benefit of the doubt, as he always had every time he was called home.

“I know just what you need.” Baek Jin stared at him from the rearview mirror “Inferno” he smiled devilishly.

***

Inferno Night Club.

Ae Ra hyped Ha Na as she threw her ass back on the dance floor. She was dressed in a red crop top paired with a mid-thigh pencil black skirt and boots to give her short self more height. 

While Ha Na wore a slip-sparkling black short dress that hugged her ass and complemented her curvy body with red heels to make her sexy legs look longer.

They were barely there for an hour but they had already drank an unhealthy amount of tequila. Their lips were painted red and joy danced in their eyes as they sang at the top of their lungs while dancing.

“They look fun!” Baek Jin yelled at Ji Won as he watched the fairly tall lady clad in the sexiest dress he had ever seen twerk on her friend. “Should I invite them?” He turned to Ji Won who looked bored out of his mind, it was obvious he didn’t want to be there.

“Do whatever you want.”

Baek Jin’s eyes traced back to the lady that caught his attention. The way she moved her body enchanted him. He patted Ji Won’s shoulder in passing as he made his way downstairs.

“Can I buy you ladies a drink?” He asked as he danced towards them. “No, thank you.” The woman he had his eyes on, rejected politely and grabbed her friend’s hand ready to leave.

“Wait–” He reached out, "I promise I’m not a creep.” He gave a friendly smile, his eyes drinking the image of the goddess before him. Now that he was up close he found her even more enchanting. 

“My friend and I were looking to have some fun with you two.” He pointed at Ji Won who was above the dancefloor.

Still holding her friend’s hand protectively she looked up to where Ji Won stood. Her tense shoulders relaxed as her red lips tugged up in a mischievous smile.

“He’s sexy!” Ha Na squealed at Ae Ra, “I knew my intuition was right.” She beamed as she pointed at the man with a dark but sexy aura.

Ae Ra glanced at the man who peered down at them, he didn’t look interested in the slightest. “Eh.” She shrugged she was too drunk to get involved with anyone right now but the mischievous glint in her friend’s eye alarmed her.

“Ha Na, whatever you want to do, my answer is no,” She said, shaking her head repeatedly.

***

She said no, yet here she was standing in front of him. His thick black eyebrows furrowed into confusion as she checked him out. He had full stark black hair that framed his Oval face beautifully, his slightly full lips were drawn in a straight line.

He was tall, easily towering over her even with her boots on. His wide shoulders and hard chest teased her through the black button-up he had on while his white skin peaked through his undone buttons.

She met his eyes and she almost couldn’t believe how gorgeous his silver eyes were. If she wasn’t so drunk she would have been swooning at the breathtaking man holding her hand. Deep down she knew this was a bad idea. 

So how did she end up here? Hand in hand with the devil himself standing in front of the VIP room. 

It was less crowded and calmer than the raging clubbers beneath them. Why did she let Ha Na talk her into this? He led them into a poorly lit room and her nostrils were instantly invaded by the smell of spirits. The table was lined with different types of alcohol bottles and ashtrays.

“What would you like to drink? Vodka? Whiskey? Bourbon?” He walked further into the room while listing their names.

Before she could reply, he whirled toward her. “You look like a vodka type of girl.” 

Baek Jin told him that ladies loved men who made drink suggestions for them based on their looks and since he was the more experienced one he decided to take his word for it. He poured the vodka into a glass and walked towards her purposefully. 

According to him, ladies loved confident men who took the initiative so he did just that. Her brown eyes widened a fracture as she took a small step back. He stopped right in front of her, “The door is right there,” he pointed.

The last thing he’d want to do was make her do something she didn’t want to.

Ae Ra scoffed and took a confident step forward closing whatever space was between them. “I prefer Tequila, but I don’t mind vodka” She snatched the cup from him, tilted her head and drank it in one go.

One night, Ae Ra.

One night of not being an uptight secretary with a thousand responsibilities.

Her eyes were fired up with a new sense of determination, she looked completely different from the nervous woman she had mere seconds ago.

He gently grabbed her chin and tilted her head, using his thumb to part her lips. She obliged very quickly at the unspoken command. They maintained eye contact as he poured the vodka down her mouth straight from the bottle.

The liquor burnt her throat, but she tried not to show it. Instead, she focused on the dangerously hot man in front of her. His cold gaze penetrated her deeply and it felt like he could see everything about her. 

He watched her swallow every drop he had poured into her mouth and placed the bottle down. “Good girl,” He whispered against her lips and leaned in for a kiss.

One night.

One reckless night.