This morning began like any other ordinary day, with no indication that it would hold a momentous encounter.

After dropping off my beloved En-Ju at school, I embarked on my usual stroll towards the cozy restaurant where I work.

As I sauntered along, my earphones securely in place, the enchanting melodies of my favorite BTS songs enveloped me, transporting me to a realm of pure musical bliss.

It seemed that everyone I passed on the bustling streets was equally enthralled by their captivating tunes, their bodies swaying rhythmically in synchrony with the beats.

So engrossed was I in the euphoria of the music that I found myself surrendering to its enchantment, my eyes involuntarily closing as I traversed the pavement. And in that very moment, fate intervened, causing my path to abruptly intersect with that of a stranger.

The collision was jarring, causing my bag to plummet to the ground, its contents scattered in disarray.

To my astonishment, before I could even comprehend what had happened, the mysterious person swiftly sprang into action, diligently gathering my scattered belongings and carefully restoring them to their rightful place within my bag.

He seemed to be shrouded in a cloak of anonymity, his countenance obscured by a veil of concealment.

Seating myself upon the pavement, I began the task of reassembling my belongings, while the stranger continued to express his remorse, repeatedly uttering apologies that were met with my reassurances that all was well. Yet, despite my efforts to assuage his guilt, his apologetic nature persisted, as if he could not bear the thought of causing even the slightest inconvenience.

In the midst of my attempts to gather my possessions, I inadvertently tugged at the wire of my earphones, causing the music to persist. As the melody reached his ears, a gentle smile adorned his face, momentarily visible beneath the mask that veiled his features. In that fleeting moment, I recognized the warmth and sincerity emanating from his eyes, despite the mask's concealment.

Standing together, both of us now upright, he extended his hand, tenderly offering me my restored bag. With a sense of familiarity, he praised my choice in music, acknowledging my impeccable taste. For a few heart-stopping moments, I found myself entranced by the captivating glimmer in his golden-brown eyes, their radiance mirroring that of the midday sun.

Though we exchanged no words regarding our respective identities, I could discern from the depths of his gaze a silent declaration - that he possessed a loyalty as unwavering as the sun itself. A reciprocal smile danced upon my lips as I affirmed my awareness of this unspoken connection between us. We offered each other a humble bow of gratitude, acknowledging the significance of our encounter, before resuming our separate paths through life's unpredictable journey.

At that very moment, I harbored no expectations of crossing paths with him again, nor did I anticipate the possibility of recognizing him even if our lives were to intertwine once more. Little did I comprehend the delightful surprises that awaited me, concealed within the enigmatic tapestry of destiny. With a contented smile gracing my face, I continued my musical voyage, blissfully unaware of the thrilling chapters yet to unfold.

Then on the second day after our enchanting encounter, destiny wove its magic as he unexpectedly entered the restaurant where I work as a receptionist.

The ambiance was cloaked in the velvety embrace of night, casting a dreamlike glow upon the surroundings. And there he stood, a vision of ethereal beauty, his eyes shimmering like celestial orbs, igniting the very air around us.

In that fleeting moment, our gazes intertwined, a silent symphony of emotions danced within me, effortlessly captivating my heart once again.

The universe, it seemed, conspired to bring us together once more, hinting at the possibility of an extraordinary connection.

But as I've mentioned previously, little did I know that it was him, the one who had unknowingly set my heart ablaze with a single glance.

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