Chapter 1:

• Run Away •

"STOP RIGHT THERE!"

"MS.REEVES!"

IM CURRENTLY BEING CHASED by my bodyguards... Why? Coz I'm running away from my wedding. I don't want to get settled with someone whom I don't love, i want to find my own true love...

"Astrea! You're the heiress, you have to marry Mr—-" i cut my grandpa off, I don't wanna hear whatever he would say! I don't wanna marry whoever that man is!

Who knows, he could be a pervert or what?! Right? Aside from that I didn't signed up for this!

Anyways enough with the flash back, Damn! This heels and gown is making it such a hassle for me to escape! I removed my heels and threw it away, im ready to run away bare footed! But damn this dress! I ripped some parts of my gown to make it lighter and less hassle for me.

"SPREAD AROUND THE AREA!"

Damn! Im not gonna let them find me, i wont go back...

I ran too much that i ended up in a parking lot. Do i just hide behind these cars? Uh they won't find me right? Will they?

"CHECK EVERY AREA AS POSSIBLE!"

I bit my lower lip, Damn! They're already searching for me here? They're fast...

Then i heard someone panting really hard as if he's also on a chase... and then he pressed his keys to open the his car, but then I immediately approached him..

"E-Excuse me sir, please take me somewhere far from here! Please!" I begged and with a pitiful look on my face.

I never wanted to stoop this low but i have to...

"Are you alright miss?" He asked.

"Please, Take me somewhere far my crazy fiancée is chasing me!" I said and faked my tears.

I glanced at him a little bit, i think he bought my excuse?

Then there's some people in black.... they also look like some body guards. Well they ain't mine, the ones searching for me are wearing whites but whatever!

"SEARCH FOR MR.LEE!"

"Damn." He said.

And he opened the door for which is a sign to get in.

He quickly started the engine and drove Away quickly, but i think he's driving a little bit too fast eh? Whatever as long as i get out of here, that's all that matters.

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I think this is far enough...

"Excuse me, but you may drop me here already." I said.

He stopped the car aside.

I got out and he opened his window and looked at me.

"You sure? You'll be alright?" He asked as if he was concerned..

"Do you have a phone? I'll give you my phone number." He said.

Uh,Phone?

Damn! If i use my phone and cards they could track me and find me! And I don't want that!

I looked at this guy who's driving this expensive car, well he looks rich, wait let me change that HE IS RICH. Maybe he could help me?

"You don't have one?" He asked.

"I-I have one but im afraid if i use my cards and phone he could track me..." i said as if i was scared.

"Oh i see..." he said then he was like searching something in his car.

Then he handed me a phone... i mean its not a outdated phone or latest maybe in between...

"This is my personal phone but uh you could have it, but my business phone number is already there, so call me if you need anything." He said, and i just thanked him... and then he drove away.

Well uh, I didn't expected this, before making a call i took out the sim card on my actual phone.

Then, I immediately called, Nayeon... on the phone that rich guy gave me.

"Hello? Who is this?"

"Hey, Althea it's me Astrea help me out..."

"Isn't today your wedding?" She asked.

"Hehe, uhm... i sort of ran away?" I said.

"Hold on, Then WHERE ARE YOU right now?!"

"Uh, somewhere really far?"

"Is that a question? Whatever open your location or send a photo of your surroundings."

I did what she said, i took a photo of whatever this place or street is... 

She hung up, she said she's already on her way to get me, As i waited i sighed coz i really look like a mess right now! Like whenever theres someone passing by they would look at me in a different expression, tch... what is your first time to see someone like me?

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Someone’s POV

"Hello? Ryu—"

"Percy?"

"I need help, uh could i stay there?" I asked.

"Yea sure, but my cousin's are here."

"Whatever, im going there." I said and hung up.

I wonder where would that woman go, she seemed like she couldn't go anywhere, i mean like what she said she cant use her cards or phone or else she'd be tracked down...

Well what do i care for? We'll only meet once and never again.

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Astrea’s POV

"Althea, Don't you have anymore clothe other than these?" I asked...

"What? Dresses are better than nothing right?" She said.

Whatever, i took the dress she gave and wore it..

"Anyways, Why did you ran away?" She ask.

Uhhh, do i have to explain myself? I mean who wouldn't want to run away, i never met the guy and I don't wanna.

I explained to her my very long story...

"So what's your plan right now?"

"I don't know..."

"Im pretty sure that they'll find me about a week or days later so why not enjoy while im still out right?" I said.

Running away is useless, since with money and power they'll easily find me, but if i ran away that means the wedding is called off, right?

"Hold on... whats the name of the groom?" Althea asked.

Uh, what was his name? I don't think i know? Do i? Uh...

"Something has to do with uh Korean surnames? Uh don't know but i think its a common surname in korea..." i said.

I don't need to know his name coz there's only 0.01% that we'll meet each other.

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To Be Continued...

Chapter 2

•Deal•

Astrea’s POV

Well, it wasn't that long before they found me, I knew it...

And therefore I am back home...

I believe I'm gonna get an earful scolding from my grandfather... and speaking of my grandfather there he is going down the stairs.

Then he sat down, looking at me seriously.

"The wedding is canceled." He simply said.

Well, I couldn't be happier to hear that news, it seems like that I'm too happy that I couldn't hide my smile...

"But...."

No, don't tell me there's a catch?! Damn...

"You have  Two Months to find someone that is your so-called 'true love' or whatever cheesy thing you call that." He said with a straight face.

I was amazed about this deal, but I think there's more to it...

"And you have to live like the commoners, I already got you a condominium and fixed your documents."

Wait, live like the commoners? Does that mean I won't be trailed by my bodyguards anymore?! I'm so happy!

"Anyways, since you'll be living like a commoner I already entered you to a company so you'd better work hard" He ended.

That's it? It doesn't seem too bad.

It's a fair deal, I mean I can work and live normally without my bodyguards who is always surrounding me, and I'll live alone! Wait—- live alone? Uhh.... okay.

"You'll tomorrow so you better pack your stuff that you'll be needing for two months." He added.

I quickly went upstairs to pack my stuff, I think I'm too excited to sleep after knowing I can live independently tomorrow.

But before I went upstairs, I saw a glimpse of my grandfather's smirk... how weird.

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Percy’s POV

I wonder what's gonna happen to me this time for escaping that marriage on the spot.

Not too soon my father went down while fixing his sleeves...

He sat down while drinking a cup of tea when he placed the cup back to the table I can feel his intense gaze...

"You ran away..." he said.

I just kept my head down.

"You know there's a consequence since it canceled the wedding..."

I think I'm gonna be in trouble?

Or am i?

"But to make it up, you'll work at the company, you'll take my position temporarily within two months, is that a deal?"

"Deal," I said.

But that's too simple, just taking over his position temporarily, but what's the big catch?

"However, I want you to find a suitable woman for yourself..." I knew it there's a catch...

I doubt that within two months I could fall in love with someone, right? I'm pretty sure that I met and attracted every woman out there and sill I don't feel my heart skipping a beat for them.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not attracted to males either, I think that the person I'm looking for is still out there taking her time for the past 24 years which is my whole existence...

Suddenly I remember Kyle...

"You haven't experienced love, even tho a lot of girls is chasing you... and you're not attracted to them even if some of them are pretty..." he said and paused.

....Percy are you..." I cut him off before he could finish whatever he was about to say.

Damn... maybe my father also thinks of me like that? Oh hell no...

"Oh You're about to move out here tomorrow, and stay onto a condominium for two months..."

I guess that's fine, and this deal is fine.

But why do I feel like there's more to it like I feel like something bad will happen to me, I don't know I'm just getting that feeling...

Whatever since that's the end of the discussion, I went to my room and lay down onto my bed... I was overthinking that I have fallen asleep...

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Why do I feel so cold?

And it feels like I can't move my hands or feet. I also feel like I'm—- gagged up?! What the—

And do I hear footsteps? And where am I? Am I kidnapped?

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Astrea’s POV

"So you'll live here for two months, and you'll start working at the company I told you about.."

"Oh, My dear Astrea there's a hidden treasure in this apartment." My grandfather said with a laugh... and left.

What? What's with his laugh? I feel like my grandfather is planning something... or did he?

Whatever, anyways this condominium is good it's good for two people eh?

There's already pieces of furniture here, and there are 3 doors a bathroom and two bedrooms I guess... I went into the first door and it is a bathroom. I went to the next door and opened it, its a bedroom anyways what about the other room?

I was about to grab the doorknob and open it, but suddenly my heart started to beat fast, I feel like something is in there and it's making me anxious...

I hope my grandfather didn't do anything...

I slowly opened the door...

I can see the bed and there's a man?! What!

Did I saw that correctly a man?

Suddenly he moved and his eyes were on the door, those eyes are so familiar...

He's shirtless.... and you can see his body that is built...

But don't get some dirty thoughts, he's wearing black pants... and his feet are tied up, and his hands are handcuffed... damn. And his mouth is also covered...

Is this what my grandfather was saying?

I think I better call him...

*Ringing*

*Ringing*

While I tried to call my grandfather this man that is familiar to me is giving me glares to set him free as if I would help him out... I mean he could be a pervert right? Anyways WHY IS MY GRANDFATHER NOT PICKING UP?

I called my grandfather like ten times! And he didn't pick up, and I think this is what he was really saying... Uhm what do I do?

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Third person's POV

"Was the deal a success?"

"Yeah it is..."

"Has she moved in?"

"Yeah."

"She saw him already?"

"I suppose?"

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To be continued...

Chapter 3:

Under One Roof?

Astrea’s POV

So my grandfather isn't picking up my calls...

And this guy keeps glaring at me, oh please as if i know whats happening... Maybe he knows something, so i removed the thing on his mouth.

"You might aswell remove the ties on my hand and feet, its irritating." He said.

Hah, What do you think am i? Your personal maid? Excuse you.

"Thanks."

Damn, Why did i removed it?

He sat at the bed and combed his hair using his fingers...

But then my phone rang, and it's my grandfather! I immediately answered the call.

"Hello! Astrea, How was the surprise?"

"W-WHAT?"

"Anyways He's also gonna live there, think of him as your dorm mate."

"H-Ha?"

I couldn't as him more questions, he just hung up! And now im speechless... do He's saying that ill live with a guy for two months?! Doesn't he cares what would happen to me?!

Then the guy sitting on the bed disappeared, i went out panicking that he might do something. But instead i saw him at the living room he's also on the phone and then he looked at me.

But right, he really does look familiar...

It's still processing in my mind...

He sighed, before he started to talk.

"Unfortunately, I'll be staying here for two months miss, and i cant do anything about it." He said.

So, im really am gonna live with a man for two months? Goddamn it!

If he we would stay together under one roof there must be a rule!

"Fine! But i got some rules." I simply said.

"No Entering of each others room, and knock before entering the bathroom, the food in the fridge what's yours is yours, what's mine is mine. And lastly tell me your info coz I can't live with a complete stranger right?"

He seems to me processing what i just said.

"Yeah sure, But stranger? You look familiar tho.."

I feel the same...

But looking longer at him, he kinda looks like the man who helped me escaping that wedding, uh oh...

Why do i get that feeling, i-it could be him?

But there's more to it... I'm getting the feeling that i already saw him before i ran away from my wedding... weird right?

"Ah! You look like that woman!"

"Wait... you are that woman?"

I suddenly felt a little bit ashamed.. i just nodded as an response, oh wow what a coincidence im totally not being sarcastic.

Just be thankful you saved me, if not you'll be sleeping outside this building..

"Ah, Yes... thanks for saving me but let's live normally."  Eh Astrea, Where's the normal in this situation? Living with a man you've met maybe one time only?

"Yeah, sure." He simply said.

I feel like, he's not bothered, so am i the only one bothered? Tsk....

I mean WE'RE GONNA LIVE TOGETHER, and we don't even know anything about each other or do we? I immediately went to my room to fix my stuff and to think also, if we're under the same roof what would happen to our daily lives?

I was thinking too much that i fell asleep.

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My alarm started ringing and it was enough for me to wake up but im still half asleep i guess, i went to the bathroom in front of the sink and took my toothbrush out and putted a toothpaste on it and started brushing my teeth, but im still a bit sleepy.

But then i just realized that...

Why do i hear like the water from the shower running?

Weird.

I shrugged the thoughts off and continued to brush my teeth.

And then suddenly, from the shower that man i do not know his name came out half ***** his towel is wrapped around his waist. My eyes widened when i realized whats happening right now...

He as well seemed surprised.

Im not a pervert.

I didn't mean to go in.

I didn't know he was here.

"S-Sorry! I didn't know y-you were here..." i said as an excuse. Wait that's not even an excuse it was true I didn't know he was in here!

I mean who the hell showers, and doesn't lock the door am i right?

He looked at me and looked away...

Im also realizing something isn't right again, what's with him? And then i looked at the mirror thats at the top of the sink.. oh my god, im a mess and my clothes.

Im wearing a oversized shirt and a short shorts.

And then he went out, i cursed myself for forgetting that from this day on I'm living with a man.

After brushing my teeth, i went back to my room to get a bathrobe and a towel and went back to the bathroom to shower and get ready for my job that my grandfather applied me to.

I wanted to use the bathtub but i think the job is more important, anyways while i was scrubbing my body i can hear a phone ringing, that's odd... I didn't bring my phone into the bathroom. Suddenly i can feel someone is gonna enter the bathroom, shit i was talking about who the heck uses a bathroom and doesn't lock the door earlier and there's me who forgot to do it.

Is it his phone? Damn.

"Hello? Im just gonna get my phone." He said.

I can hear the door opened.

My heart started to race, I'm hella nervous.

I can see a figure getting closer damn it, i crouched into the corner while cussing alot in my head.

Suddenly the figure stopped moving.

"Hey are you alrigh—" he didn't finished and like he realized something and but he grabbed something and went out immediately.

When he went out my heart started to clam a bit.

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After showering i went out and there he was waiting at the front of my room.

Damn it.

What is it now?

And then he saw and looked at me.

"Uh, im sorry... about the... u know, i swear I didn't saw anything."

Uh is this how everyday life is gonna be?

To be continued..