Soojin

Our trip started with our visit to the Louvre Museum. It held thousands of arts including the famous Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.

"I have always found abstract painting stunning. It shows how colours blend to show the true emotions of an artist," Alex said looking at an abstract painting.

"You are right. I love how the colours and emotions interwined together. It's like an artist trying to convey unspoken words," I said smiling.

We watched paintings of a wooden cottage nestled between hills - it depicted a sense of peace and tranquility.

Alex was fascinated by a woman's painting, her eyes hid something mysterious and I saw him smirking. I tried to avoid it because it might had been my imagination.

He came near me when I was observing a beautiful painting of two people in love. He intertwined his fingers with mine and said to me, "This could be us but I don't know how you see me."

That moment hit me hard and as we existed from the museum he softly kissed my hand. As I tried hard to not to blush, I failed. He noticed and chuckled.

We had a nice afternoon lunch and went to the Palace of Versailles. Just a short train ride from the capital and now we stood in front of that majestic palace.

A castle, straight out from fairytales which eomaa used to read to me and Sooah to sleep.  

As we explored the opulent palace rooms, strolled through those expansive gardens, and marveled at the Hall of Mirrors, we couldn't stop but appreciate the grandeur of the French Monarchy.

"If you let me be your king, I can make the second Palace of Versailles for my queen Min Soojin," he winked at me.

"Flattering your wealth? Well, it won't work on me," I rolled my eyes and we both laughed.

The palace was huge. After exploring the whole place when we came outside, dawn had already broken over Paris. Soft hues of pink and purple had already kissed the sky.

As evening descends upon The City Of Light, we made our way towards the world famous Eiffel Tower which stood tall against a backdrop of twilight. Sparkly lights illuminated the elegant curves of that structure.

As I stood beneath the tower, my gaze fell upon Alex who was now on his knees holding a velvet box with a shimmering diamond ring leaving my chest pounding. I was soon going to experience that magical moment which every girl had always wanted to experience at least once in their lifetime. 

My breath caught in my throat as his intense gaze of whiskey eyes pierced through my soul and I observed his perfectly sculptured Greek-God features illuminated by the soft glow of the evening lights.

"Soojin," he began, "from the moment I saw you have filled every corner of my life with light. I was slowly dying in the gloom darkness and you dropped in my life like an angel. I cannot imagine my future without you. Will you be my girlfriend?" he said with perfect confidence.

"Yes, a thousand times for you, only you," I smiled with teary eyes. He hugged me and inserted the ring in my ring finger.

He cupped my face and softly placed his lips on mine. In that moment, time stood still and it was the most majestic moment in my life. I, now understood, how kisses felt like from your lover. I still didn't make my mind completely but I was sure that there's no going back now because the way he did things to me, no one ever did.

People had known me for being loyal to whichever relationship I ever was and I wanted to be loyal to Alex.

"Uh...magical," I finally left his lips because I ran out of breath.

"Enjoyed it, sweetheart?" he smirked and I blushed.

After dinner we both went to our respective rooms. I was about to go to my bed when I heard a knock on the door. It would be Alex, I thought.

I opened the door and saw a huge teddy bear which was held by two muscular arms.

"Baby!" he beamed at me and I hugged him.

He locked the door, threw the teddy on the bed and attached his lips with mine. It started slow, gentle starting with the exploration of each other's mouths but soon Alex's hands started their work.

He started caressing my back with his cold bare hands. His hot breath was more than enough to sent shivers down my spine. God! What was he doing? At this rate I was going to lose my sanity soon.

I melted into his embrace and he enjoyed the intoxicating scent of my lavender shampoo. Our lips moving in perfect harmony, bodies pressed together, Oh God! It was the beginning of something electrifying, something that could make this bond stronger.

Finally with heavy breaths we left each other and fell on the bed together.

I got up again at 2 o'clock and saw him sleeping like a baby. I covered him with the duvet and made my way towards the balcony. The Eiffel Tower could be seen clearly shining with bright lights. The entire moment was peaceful but I felt a sudden sting in my heart.

I frowned as I realized that happiness was never meant for me. I was feeling dizzy. I ran to my bed and slept beside Alex.

"Soo! Get up," he pulled away the duvet,

I got up with heavy breaths and sweats. "What happened?"

"I should be the one asking you this. You were breathing heavily and crying. Did you get any nightmares?" he cupped my face looking concerned.

"I-I didn't but I was under the weather last night. I am okay now, let's go," I smiled and he left me to give me time to change.

I was taking a hot shower when something struck my mind. Something happened to me last night after I passed out of my bed, but everything was so vague. I shrugged off those thoughts and focused on enjoying the trip and most importantly spending time with my love.