18. Bitter memory

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It is a beautiful and thrilling night. Now Aera is currently in her room. Aera is sitting in front of her beautiful dressing table. The only prettiest item in the room, according to Aera, is her dressing table. It is white in color with wide European-style glass. It isn't Aera who chose it. Actually, this table can't be said to be Aera's completely because Hyungtae give it to her. Two weeks ago, Hyungtae asked him to shop for his room equipment, even though Aera had explicitly forbade him to buy such things for her.

Apart from feeling inappropriate, Aera realizes she is just riding in this house. And certainly will not be used for a long time. Actually, Aera is also confused as to why until now, she has stayed at Hyungtae's house. It was already a long time since she had asked when she might be allowed out of this house. It's not Hyungtae who is weird, but she is the one who needs to be questioned too.

No matter how hard Hyungtae restrains herself from staying at his house, she still has the right to an opinion, doesn't she? Of course, there are many ways to force her to leave this house. Hyungtae never threatened her either. So far, Aera has been the one who has been less assertive and doesn't want to act against it. But anyway, every time Aera looks at Hyungtae, her heart is weak. Although often angry with him, but too heavy to discuss it.

Frequently Aera made up her mind to talk to Hyungtae about her desire to get out of this house. But after meeting with Hyungtae, she lost. Aera lost even when she only looked into his eyes. Hyungtae's authority and the look in his eyes contain various complicated things that Aera can't explain. So, every day is the same, Aera can't convey her wish.

Aera is not a hypocrite. It is very comfortable to live in this house. She has Mr. Park as her joke partner. Then some other waiters although not very familiar, she joked with them a few times and of course, Hyungtae too. Hyungtae is the main character in this house. He also plays a big role in reducing Aera's loneliness. But is it true if she continues to be at Hyungtae's house? Who is she? All of this is too luxurious for her?

There is one thing, that haunts Aera every day when she is getting comfortable. When she feels she has protection, it's like a house she's been waiting for. Then what if one day this beautiful dream suddenly ends? Then she will be left behind and come back alone. Doesn't that sound scarier than having no one at home?

Of course, it's scary. When she ends up alone, she will feel abandoned. And it will make a new wound in her life. Give her another great pain in her life. She will have a new phobia in her life.

That's why she gave a stronghold to outsiders so as not to play with her life as well as her heart. Aera doesn't know what the greatest pain anyone else had ever experienced. But she felt that her life and destiny had really given her great pain for leaving her alone in this big world.

In the past, Aera was not the strong person as now. Her heart was soft and easily touched. Then came the calamity that hit her. If it doesn't change, can she survive until now? Can she still feel the luxurious life that Hyungtae has given her? Don't blame Aera if she sometimes seems arrogant and harsh towards some people she doesn't like. Because, it is fate that teaches her. It is impossible after she has faced all the difficulties in her life, but she remains a fragile person when being bullied.

One by one, the shadows of the past came back to her. First, she was beaten because of a mistake made by her sister. Then, she was left alone in the house because everyone was busy taking her sister on vacation. At that time Aera could only watch from behind the door as her parents and sister were happily preparing for a vacation out of town. Then what about her? Why doesn't anyone invite her? He is really jealous and wants to tear up the whole world.

But then again, she is just an adopted daughter who seems to be no longer considered a child by her parents. There is no affection that Aera gets. Every day she is only ordered and enslaved like a servant. One day she once dares to ask why she is the only one who is treated unfairly in this house. Then her father casually replies, "I have adopted you and fed you for years. Do you still dare to ask stupid things like this? You are impudent child has no manners. Don't get used just make it difficult."

That's the answer. It really hit and made an impression on Aera's heart. Then why does he have to adopt Aera in the first place when it turns out that Aera is considered a burden and troublesome. Sometimes adults are more selfish than we think. Who wants to be adopted? Does Aera ask for it? It is better to stay in the orphanage with the other children. At least she can still be considered a human there. At her parents' house, she is just busy being tortured and criticized.

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After Aera hours of daydreaming, she unconsciously fell asleep in front of her dressing table. Her head rested on her folded hands.

Someone knocks on Aera's door twice but realizes that he doesn't get a response from the owner of the room. So he is open the door from the outside which is not locked.

After entering, Hyungtae sees Aera asleep in a very uncomfortable position. So he swiftly lifted Aera's body and moved her to her bed. After Aera's body is put to sleep on the bed, suddenly a hand-held Hyungtae's hand not leave, he knows that Aera is unconscious when she does it. Aera's forehead is wrinkled as a sign that she has had a bad dream.

Seeing this, Hyungtae pulled a chair nearby to help his body to sit. "Poor girl, what's really going on in your life." Hyungtae's other hand adjusted the position of Aera's hair so as not to block her beautiful face. Then gently stroked the top of her hair affectionately. A girl as beautiful as herself had a serious problem that made her feel the pain. Who has the heart to hurt Aera? Although he doesn't know for sure what Aera had gone through, he knows that her life was not happy.

Aera's hand is still holding Hyungtae's hand even though it's not as tight as before. It is adorable until it feels like Hyungtae wants to protect this beautiful girl from the disturbances of those who had hurt her. The more you look at Aera's face the more charming she is. Also, as her long eyelashes, the line of her nose, and her cute little lips. Unknowingly Hyungtae brought his face closer and slowly got closer. Then Hyungtae's lips kissed Aera's blushing cheeks. Even when she is sleeping she still looks adorable. As a result, Hyungtae kissed her again twice and then smiled.

Imagine what Aera will do when she finds out Hyungtae kisses her. He is curious about what Aera's reaction will be when Hyungtae kisses her when she came to her senses. Hyungtae has gone crazy. He acts like an irresponsible man for kissing a girl while she is fast asleep.

"You are idiot, what are you doing."