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nNathan could feel that Kim Eunji was still down after they came out from the cinema. He somehow regretted choosing that film to watch.

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"Are you still upset about the movie?

" He asked her.

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"I do. I never thought something like that still existed in real life.

" She admitted.

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"Don't be upset. Those are the saddest truth about life itself. There's nothing we can do about that. Cheer up!

" Nathan tried to comfort her.

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"I felt like doing a collaboration with Violet Lopez in some projects.

" Kim Eunji mumbled to herself but it was loud enough for Nathan to hear her but did not probe on the matter.

nNathan took Kim Eunji to the park. They were walking hand in hand enjoying the view. They saw kids running around while their parents kept telling them to run slowly.

nThey found a bench under the tree and decided to sit there.

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"Are you hungry?

" He asked her.

"I'm good...Just thirsty.

" She said as she felt her throat dry.

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"Wait here. I'll go grab some drink.

" He instructed and kissed her forehead then walked away to look for a vending machine. He was not a single worried since he knew his men were surrounding the area in disguise.

nKim Eunji who was left alone, looked at the lively seen unfolding in front of her. She then took her camera whom took some snaps of it. She never failed to capture those genuine smiles from the faces of the children who were giggling and beaming with happiness. Somehow she felt she was in an unknown territory.

nKim Eunji recalled she never had this kind memories as a kid. Thinking back, she could not mostly recall what happened before her mother and her was brought to the Mercenary Union by the man who looked exactly like her father.

nHer biological father was Kim Min Joon and the father she recognized was Kim Nam Joon. It took her a month to realize that her real father was already dead.

nMaybe that's why she got really close to Kelly as she was in the same situation as she did.

nAnd though not many things were clear for a three year old child that time, she somehow guessed that her father was killed and she's next and her mother.

nShe could still recall that her mother and her were not welcomed to the family. Her grandmother had tolerated her parents marriage to make up with her bad relationship with her son. On the other hand, her father's step-father was highly against it. The latter wanted his niece to be married to her father so badly. She heard them once having an argument about that matter. And even saw her step-aunt insulting her mom in front if her as they thought she had a dumb brain that don't understand a single thing.

nShe could still remember the hateful gaze her her father's step-sibling would gave her and to her Mom. But had to hide it behind her father's back since her dad was the head of the Kim Empire and they were just an outsider leeching on their family wealth.

nEverything went worse when her father was diagnosed with a serious illness. His health deteriorated immediately. They were so heartless to not even let her mom and her to visit her dad while he's in the hospital. Her grandma, since her dad was ill, only listened to her husband. And Kim Eunji hated her for that. Little did she know, it's her grandma's way of protecting her and her mom from her cruel husband.

nOne day, she saw her mom sobbing hard in their room. Her mother did not utter a thing which made her helpless. Her grandmother that instant, ordered her mother to leave the Kim Mansion and not come back. That was what she didn't understand. But soon she did when she found the reason why.

nHowever, there will always be people who would never stop until they reached their ulterior motives.

nThey were ambushed while they were on their way out of the city. That was the first assassination attempt on her life.

nGood thing they were saved from them but her life was never the same after that. They had to adopt to the mercenary's way of living.

nThat's why she somehow felt envious to see kids running freely not having a care in the world. And somehow felt pity at them too. Life would soon rob the innocence off them soon. And once it happened, it will never be the same.

nShe heaved a sigh as she decided to hide those memories back at the back of her head.

n'But at least they experienced what happiness means.' She thought as she looked at the children.

nDoes she hate her paternal family? She did but she doesn't care. They thought their assassination plan had succeeded that night. She preferred to let it be to save herself from trouble.

nNathan who had just returned from buying their drinks frowned when he saw Kim Eunji lost on her thoughts.

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"A penny for your thoughts?

" Nathan asked which made Kim Eunji startled. No, it was more than that... she was beyond shock. This was not the first time that this happened to her.

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"Are you alright?

" Nathan seated beside her and held her shoulders and shook him gently.

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"How...since when have you been there?

" Kim Eunji somehow managed to ask.

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"Moments ago. Did I scare you?

" He asked the moment he saw her relaxed. He uncapped the bottle of water and gave it to her.

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"Thanks.

" Kim Eunji expressed her gratitude and drank almost half of the content.

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"I'm fine.

" She managed to say.

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"Somethings wrong.

" She uttered.

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"What is it?

" Her statement made him worried.

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"I can't pinpoint why my mind was telling me you're...

"

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"I'm what?

" Nathan impatiently asked.

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"A threat...danger...

" she admitted.

nHad she not known that he came from a normal family, she would definitely tell that he's someone from her world. And somehow close to her level. But she could feel that something's wrong with her too.

nNathan was speechless when he heard her.

n'Does she knew a thing about me for her to say that? Impossible Nathan... Don't think too much.' He dismissed.

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"My love, in the business world, I am a threat. My enemies will tell you that if you happened to come across and asked them. But to you, my precious future Mrs. Bai, I will never be a threat to you. I will be the strongest accomplice you will have in this life. I love you.

" He sweet-talked hoping it would change whatever was on her mind.

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"Tssk! You and your sweet-talking mouth Mr. Bai.

"

nKim Eunji said but deep inside, she felt guilty.

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"How can you say I'm a threat though? Care to explain?

" He probed.

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"I...you startled me every time. You're an anomaly.

" She confessed. Nathan found her explanation cute.

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"Should it be a must that you're always aware of your surroundings?

" He asked her.

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"It is. How will I survive if I'm not aware of what was going on around me?

" Kim Eunji, though she knew a lot of people were helping her to maintain living in this normal life without any worries of being found, she never put her guard down a bit. Even around the people she knew, except Kelly, her photo team, J and Mike Roland. She trusted them.

nThough Nathan had no idea why she was saying that, he managed to see it in her perspective.

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"Then... I think your subconscious mind is telling you that I'm no threat to you that's why you're comfortable around me. And besides, every time I saw you alone, you were always in a trance pondering about something seriously.

" He reasoned.

n'Am I really that comfortable around him?' She asked herself.

n'Duh! You almost do it with him. Would that explanation be enough?' The voice inside her head argued.

nAs she thought of how shameful she was that night, she could feel her face heating up. So, she looked down as she tried to hide it away from him.

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"What are you thinking about?

" Nathan asked her once again.

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"Is the ground more beautiful than my handsome face?

" Nathan suddenly asked which made Kim Eunji speechless because of his shamelessness.

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"Don't be so full of yourself Nathan.

" She scoffed.

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"Then why are you blushing?

" Nathan pointed out that made Kim Eunji to blush even more.

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"I'm not!

" She denied.

nNathan inwardly heaved a huge sigh of relief. She's fine as she already had the energy to argue back.

nHis gaze then accidentally travelled to her neck which was now glistening with because of sweat and the liquid that she had drunk in a hurry. Good thing the sun was not hot as usual and it's a bit windy.

nHe gulped hard as dirty thoughts travelled in his mind. As he saw her sext neck in this state, he felt hot all of a sudden.

n'Damn! This woman will be the death of me.' He cursed in his head. He had never met a woman who was able to captivate him with her charm. Every part of her turned him on.

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"You're nose will grow longer when you lied.

" He teased as he tried to hide his desire.

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"I'm not lying. It's the weather. It's so hot!

" She tried to divert the topic not knowing her words had triggered the man more.

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"As hot as me? But I know I'm hotter and I can make you moan my name right here.

" Nathan said in a huskier voice.

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"--__--

" Kim Eunji was speechless when she saw his blue-green eyes became shades darker. It was filled with desire.

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"Are you for real?

" She asked in disbelief.

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"Do you want me to prove it to you?

"

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"We're in public Nathan for heaven's sake!

" She whisper yelled.

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"I don't care! It excites me even more.

" Nathan's mind was already clouded with lust. Also, he had not done pleasuring someone in public.

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"You're unbelievable.

" She uttered in disbelief once again.

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"We're in disguise, they won't found out who we are.

" He tried to reassure her.

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"No! This is not right. Don't let me lose the respect that I have for you Nathan!

" She warned which made Nathan to snap out of it.

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"I'm sorry.

" He immediately apologized when he realized what had just happened.

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"I can't help it. You're so irresistible.

" He confessed hoping to erase the disappointment in her eyes.

nBut Kim Eunji was silent and this made Nathan anxious. He then scooped her entire body and let her sit on his lap which was not really a great help as he was still having a bulge from moments ago.

nWith her back facing him. Nathan placed his head on top of her shoulder as he tried to inhale her scent and think of something else to calm her down.

nNathan looked at families having their picnics and then a thought popped up on his mind.

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"Love...how many children do you want us to have in the future?

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nSilence...

nHe himself was surprised to have this sudden thought. He's not getting any younger anymore. He's at the perfect age to settle down.

nNo...He wanted to start his family earlier but was not given a chance. He was even betrayed in the process.

nThat's why he was always avoided the proposal and idea of getting married. Family? It never crossed his mind ever again for a long time. The business world is a jungle. It's bloody...and the competition would never be healthy and he knew that already. It's a matter of connections and alliances in every corner to survive.

nFamily? Aside from his granduncle, Sana, Rin, his twin sister and his mother, he never considered adding another on the list but everything had changed now.

nBecause of the goddess that was siting on his lap and clueless of what was running in his mind.

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"Are you seriously asking me this right now?

" She seriously asked which earned a hum from him.

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"Put a ring on my finger first...I might consider answering your question.

" She said in a serious tone but deep inside, she was only teasing the man as she was still annoyed with him.

nBut to her surprise, Nathan reached out to his pocket and took a velvet box from it.

nHe then opened it and without a word, he took the ring off and slipped it on her left ring finger.

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"Now, can you tell me?

"

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