You're Mine, For Forever!

Two years ago.

Ji Soo doesn't know how long she's been crying. It felt too long until the tears were dry, leaving a stinging feeling in her eyelids.

The funeral home, which was busy due to the visit of several relatives, quickly became deserted, and only Ji Soo left was sitting holding a photo frame.

A photo of a man in his seventies, the man who had raised Ji Soo, and the only family she has.

"Hk... hk... hk... grandpa... why did you leave me? Really.., I want to come with you. I don't have anyone anymore. What if I die?" she said sadly.

But Ji Soo did not dare to end her life at such a young age. She had just graduated from school at eighteen and did not come from a wealthy family.

Her grandfather's name is Oh Jae Pyo. He is just a fish trader who often sells in the market. Ji Soo often helps his grandfather sell, but since Oh Jae Pyo's death, she must be able to continue the trading business with her grandfather.

It was already too late when Ji Soo had just arrived at the harbor. The place where she would buy fresh fish, which she would sell in the morning.

Ji Soo had time to check her cellphone, which already had many cracks. She had just read a message from someone who was constantly looking for her.

"That's Ara!" Ji Soo said and immediately put her phone in.

She was sure Ara would be angry if she knew Ji Soo had just read a message from her.

"Oi... Ji Soo!!" shouted a woman who was in her forties, and her name was Ara.

"Aunt Ara!" Ji Soo exclaimed, rushing over to Ara and waving her hand in the crowd of fish traders.

"Hhh..! Why did you come so late? I can't spare much for you. But... at least this is enough for you to sell tomorrow morning," Ara said while pointing at the black tub filled with lots of big fresh fish.

"Thank you, Auntie. Sorry for bothering you. Earlier... I was waiting for registration for the University entrance exam," said Ji Soo, slightly lowering her face.

She knew if Ara would show a disapproving expression.

"Ahh, you still insist on continuing your education? Did you forget that you will need a lot of money?" Ara sneered as she picked up the big bucket which put on the big trolley.

"I know, Auntie. That's precisely why I have to work hard. I'm sure I can raise money and continue my studies," Ji Soo pulled out a hook from the black bag she had brought earlier.

She hooked the hook on the side of the fish tank, and after that, she could drag the tub with ease, while continuing to talk to Ara.

"May I give you some advice?"

"What, auntie?"

"Why didn't you accept Leader Gim's job offer? He's a rich man and has a lot of money. Didn't he ever confess to you?" Ara teased while chuckling.

"Oh my, Aunt Ara? Why are you still discussing the old matter? He already has a girlfriend and is prettier than me, even though I heard the girl comes from a famous family. Not like me," Ji Soo said while pushing her trolley.

"Too bad, if only you accepted it at that time. He is a good person, you can live comfortably without worrying. I'm sure Oh Jae Pyo's spirit will be at peace if he sees his grandaughter not suffering," said Ara while pushing the trolley.

"Auntie ..!! We're both far apart in age. He's good, but I don't love him," Ji Soo said immediately.

"You're only seven years different from him. What's the meaning of age. The most important thing is that you can live a calm and happy life," Ara continued to give advice.

But Ji Soo still insists on her opinion. She doesn't want to depend on other people's life. Even though she is just a small fish seller, Ji Soo will not be moved to accept Gim Ho Bin's offer.

Gim Ho Bin, a twenty-five-year-old man, is a famously wealthy man. Someone who has made a fortune by continuing his family business.

He is the leader of all the merchant associations for the small village called Yang Village.

It was getting late in the afternoon, and it was dark. The activities in the market were also quiet.

Ji Soo started to tidy up some of her equipment, and she looked tired.

"Wow… all your fish are sold out," said Ara, who had finished tidying up the merchandise first.

"Yes, Aunt Ara. Luckily, tomorrow I have my day off," Ji Soo wiped the beads of sweat on his forehead with a small white towel that she pinned around her neck.

"Good. Oh yeah, there's an event tonight. You have to come. Leader Gim invites all the fishmongers, looks like he's won something, and has a big celebration," Ara looks excited when she invites Ji Soo.

"Oh..???"

"Why did you just say Oh? What's that?!" Ara frowned.

"Young lady, you have to come. At least respect the invitation. He and his family have done a lot for this village. Remember, you have to come, or I won't want to help you anymore," Ara threatened as she walked away.

Ji Soo didn't dare argue with Ara. She just stared at Ara's back which was slowly disappearing.

"Fuh… I hope the situation won't be awkward later," Ji Soo muttered with a thought that reminded her of a few months ago.

Exactly two months before Oh Jae Pyo died. At that time, Ji Soo had just finished helping his grandfather and was getting ready to go home.

But Gim Ho Bin pulls her down a lonely roadside and confesses his feelings to Ji Soo, who immediately rejects the declaration of love.

"Hhh… why am I too confident? Her girlfriend must be prettier than me," said Ji Soo annoyed with herself.

At that time, Ji Soo was bending over to tidy up her wares, and when she straightened her face, she was surprised to find a man standing still and staring at her with such a fixed gaze.

Ji Soo was shocked and almost screamed.

"Oh… Master? You surprised me," Ji Soo said while stroking her chest.

The man was very handsome. He had a sharp jaw and a pair of beautiful black eyes. The jet-black hair seemed to shimmer in the night light.

A pair of black eyes that seem cold and unfriendly, making his handsome figure a mysterious impression.

The man Ji Soo didn't know had a tall stature. Even Ji Soo had to look up a little to see his face.

The man was wearing a black suit. For some reason, a dangerous aura was emitting from him.

"So you're here?" said the man in a distinctive deep voice.

"Sorry, what did you say earlier?" Ji Soo feels that she could have heard wrong.

"Uhmm… are you looking for fish? Too bad, all my fish were sold out. Maybe there are other fishmongers still selling if you want to look for more," Ji Soo looked around.

But a strange thing happened when she realized that there was no one but her at that time.

"Wh… where is everyone?" asked Ji Soo surprised and at the same time, she was afraid.

As Ji Soo stepped back in fright, she bumped into some things by accident, and her hands started looking for something she could use to defend herself.

The handsome man in front of her didn't seem afraid and continued to approach Ji Soo.

"What do you want?!" Ji Soo asked with her hand still feeling something on the table surface.

"Ah, here it is!" Ji Soo thought and found a large slicing knife, and she pointed it at the man in front of her.

"Don't you dare come near me!" Ji Soo said threateningly.

The man just chuckled and wasn't afraid of Ji Soo's threats.

He just got closer and Ji Soo was already holding the knife high.

"I warned you! You'll regret it!" Ji Soo was ready to point the knife at the unknown stranger.

But strangely, she felt like she couldn't move all of her body. The knife that was already close to the man's face was silent.

Ji Soo's hand seemed to be controlled by something. So she couldn't hurt the man at all.

"I've been looking for you for a long time," said the man while rubbing Ji Soo's cheek.

"Finally, I was able to find you, and… you're still the same as you used to be," he said with a look that had turned soft.

"It's not time yet. Yes, I know! But I can't help myself," The man held Ji Soo's neck and rubbed it gently.

Ji Soo's eyes widen because she's too scared of the man who touched her.

"What does he want to do to me?" Ji Soo thought frantically.

The man tugged at Ji Soo's clothes, making Ji Soo's shoulders open and showing.

"You're mine! For forever," he said with a sinister look.

"What does he mean? What does he want to do to me?"

Ji Soo was getting more scared, but the man hugged her closer to his shoulder.

Ji Soo's right shoulder became an easy target, so the man bit her shoulder hard.

The pain was so real that Ji Soo wanted to scream. But her voice could only catch in her throat.

"Aargghh… what is the meaning of this?! W... who are you? Le... let me go! It hurts!" Ji Soo thought frantically when the man didn't let go of his bite.