Rules of A Forbidden Romance

ISLA “Have the will to let go of the life planned from the past and prepare for the life that is waiting in the future…” INCHEON, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH KOREA5:30 P.M. I took my luggage together with my travel bag from the baggage-claim area at the arrivals level before continuing to walk. I looked at my phone to see the time and I still had an hour and a half left before I could reach downtown Seoul. And without further ado, I quickly walked out of the Incheon International Airport. The day before my arrival, I was told by my mom that I might need to ride a taxi going to this hotel in Seoul. But, you must be wondering why I arrived alone in this country? It’s because my mom was engaged to a South Korean businessman, Mr. Woo-jin Lee. He’s not just a plain and simple businessman. He is the founder of the famous Seoul Arts and Design Institute – a university focusing on art courses. He is also the owner of Grand Publishing, the company reserved f

ISLA"I am a chaotic angel and you are a peaceful devil…"ONE MONTH AGOI've been really distracted lately with my studies after I finally agreed to come to my mom's wedding next month. I didn't dislike the idea of coming to South Korea just to attend her wedding, but she even told me to think about transferring there to continue studying my course."You can continue studying your chosen course in SADI," she said."SADI?" I asked cluelessly. "Are you talking about the top-ranked international university in Seoul?""Yes. If you attend there, your future will surely be secured," she continued. "Think about it."I turned around to look at her while I'm still sitting on the office chair. "I'm pretty sure that you know how much their tuition fee is…"My mom remained silent while staring at me. Is she being serious?"SADI's tuition fee for international students costs about $4,500 which is almost 240,000 in Philippine peso. I don't think we can aff

EUN-WOO"I would remain cold to protect myself rather than burn myself into the memories of the past…"THREE YEARS AGOI'm Lee Eun-woo, the next heir for the position of chief executive officer in the Grand Publishing. I am the firstborn of my father, Lee Woo-jin and my mother, Zheng Ga-eun. I grew distant from my father because of what he had done.I was seventeen years old when I caught him with another woman and this woman was Ji-hoon’s mother. I thought at first their relationship was just recently, but when I met Ji-hoon I found out that he was my age.Before my mother died, she revealed the fact that she knew about my father's affair for a long time. She was so brave for forgiving my father which I cannot accept even now."Mr. Lee Eun-woo…" I got back to my senses after hearing my name being called, and then I looked at the head director, Mr. Han. "It's your turn to do your presentation."Without response, I got up

ISLA"There will be many chapters in your life. Don’t get lost in the one you are in now…"The day of the campus orientation day arrived and it was very similar to an acquaintance party. Both old and new students will have to attend the orientation in order to get to know each other, mostly the juniors and seniors of the same course.However, I don’t even care about that. What I care about is getting my class schedule and a set of uniforms. I know. This is college and we still have uniforms. I also heard that the uniforms are to die for because of their epic and creative designs.When I reached the main entrance gate of the university, I couldn't believe the size and extent of the interior campus. I thought the university just looked ordinary because of how simple the exterior was.However, the interior was entirely different from what you see outside. The whole place was so vast and sophisticated that it didn't just look like a university. My stepfather must have

ISLA"Never say goodbye to the old and never say hello to the new…"The orientation event for our department started with a welcoming speech from the Fine Arts TA named Taek-woon Lee. While in the middle of his speech, I couldn’t help my mind to float as I kept remembering my conversation with Ji-hoon earlier which happened while we were on our way to Building D. He breathed out comfortably. “I heard Eun-woo gave you a set of rules. He texted me about it.”I sighed heavily while looking straight on the pathway. “He actually did. And they’re all ridiculous.”“Let me guess…” I looked at Ji-hoon as we continued walking side by side. “He doesn’t want you to tell anyone about you being our step-sister.” “Oh! How did you know? Did he tell you?” I asked in surprise.He smiled before looking ahead of us. “You must not have been listen