"Woah, Jimin really know how to decorate his space. This is gorgeous." Maya talked to herself as she took some time to explore the huge mansion.

Every single corner of Jimin's house was so well sculpted and decorated that it looked fresh out of an interior style magazine.

Maya somehow managed to end the house tour by herself when she finally reached a small living space with a huge 3 door glass panel, separating her from the outdoor yard.

Decided to complete her little tour till the outdoor, Maya stepped forward and slides the glass panel open, stepping outside to the hardwood floor.

"Wow."

She walked a little further, looking around the backyard, dimly lit under the random lamp post lining the sideways.

"This must be looking gorgeous in late evenings or even in the morning."

Maya couldn't see further from the distance she was standing but her nose picked up on the various scent of flowers, indicating that there must be a nearby garden beside the yard which she probably can enjoy in the morning tomorrow when it's brighter.

She was already feeling so much at ease and relaxed completing the little bit of outdoor tour which she got as she was ready to trace back to her bed, calling it a night.

As she turned on her feet, Maya accidentally slipped on her ankle stumbling backwards creating a loud thump as she fell backwards into a pool of water which she was not aware existed in the first place.

It felt like trashing inside an invisible prison as within second, Maya was struggling underwater. She submerged deeper with water engulfing her, crashing her rapidly. Her cry for help was pointless as Maya slowly starts to lose her consciousness with each passing second.

To answer your obvious query, Maya can't swim and she never had the interest to learn or even an opportunity to do so. She never enjoyed water sport hence she never had the need to learn swimming after a couple of bad experience with pools when she was younger.

Help...Help...

Maya's cry for help was ringing inwardly on her own mind as her strength failed, her struggle subsided with her eyes closed shut in the midst of the vigorous attempts.

The next thing that Maya realized, her waist was being held strongly and she started to feel her body being pulled upwards. Soon, she lost consciousness and everything went pitch black.

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Taehyung's POV
Maya.

Maya Lim.

I can't believe I bumped into the person whom I have not met for the past 8 years. What an accident is it to meet her after losing a complete track of her existence?

My eyes took a double-take when I accidentally bumped into a girl when I took the wrong turn trying to find the gents as I almost went into the ladies. That's when Maya walked out and crashed on me, staining my shoulder with her red lips.

Looking at her now, she definitely changed a lot. She looks so much more mature now, still having the perfect curves to her body, gotten a little thinner than I last remember her to how different her style is now.

I manage to scan her appearance through when I saw her as she stood there, perfectly aligning her body in a figure-hugging cape sleeve dress and red heels, looking so elegant like a lady boss she is.

Although the hatred in her tone and anger in her actions told me to fuck off, I can sense in the longing through her eyes that she was still in shock and probably responding to me just like how I feel so attracted to her like a string pulling me closer.

When I walked into Namjoon's office, I half expected to see her there as she mentioned something along the line about meeting her in Namjoon's office for the claim on my stained shirt.

What I did not expect was her being the Miss Lim that Namjoon kept referring to, leaving out her first name - Maya every single time he or Jimin communicate with me.

Damn, I knew the girl was talented and brainy, but I did not expect her to be a lead architect in one of the famous firm like Gardler, currently leading my family corporation expansion. Not gonna lie, the fact right there slightly turned me on.

Did I tell you how sassy she has turned out to be as well? There must be something in her high ponytail, red lips and heels that made me feel some different kind of way. As expected, when I went into Namjoon's office, I realized she didn't want me there.

Am I some kind of plague or pandemic virus? Why is she repelling me like I am a sin she doesn't want to commit?

I was kind enough to spare her an empty seat beside me and waited for her, but in return, she just sassed me out and left home with an excuse she needed to have a virtual meeting her boss.

I do admit I was a little cold feet when Namjoon introduced her to me, just a brief touch of her hand on mine sent shivers down my spine, igniting the touch and warmth that only Maya can radiate.

Within the next hour, as soon as I managed to finish my part of the discussion with the boys, I wanted to leave. Somewhere between the discussion earlier, I manage to extract some info about Maya currently from her so-called best friend Parker. The boy whom Jimin's eyes are never escaping from.

I found out how she is single and as expected, one of the most successful leading architect in Gardler. Maya is currently living in LA, I wonder what happened to her mom back in Singapore? Most importantly, she is on 2 months work trip here in Seoul and is staying with Jimin.

Sweet.

"Guys, I just need to head back. I am feeling a little tired."

"Aren't you following us to a chill-out night?" Jimin asked.

"Huh?" I asked, not sure what did I miss while I was registering info about Maya in my mind.

"You didn't hear what were we saying?" I turn to Namjoon as he asked me with a confused face.

"I did..." How am I supposed to pretend I was fully attentive when the only thing running in my mind is a Chindian girl.

"Ok, so what did I say?" Jimin challenged me with a sassy look on his face. Urgh, I hate it when he does that.

"You were um saying...you wanna have a chill night out?" That's about what I heard, hopefully, they will just allow me to head back and not bother my plans.

"Clearly you're just repeating what I said but since you're tired. I'll let you pass." Jimin rolled his eyes at me.

"Thanks, Jiminie." I hugged my cousin before playfully pecking him on his rice cake cheeks.

"I'm heading home too, Parker needed to grab something. Want a ride?" Jimin asked as they started to leave one by one with Jin tailing Namjoon, so into some topic about cooking as Parker followed Jimin.

"Nope, I got my own ride." I shake my Lamborghini keys in front of Jimin.

"Alright, you can head back yourself. I will leave with Parker in the next hour, need to run some emails. Bye Tae." Jimin waved at me as I made my way out, after saying bye to Namjoon and Jin.

It took me less than 20 minutes to reach home in my beast. I don't know which room was Maya staying as for your information, I do share home with Jimin. I don't stay with my parents like Namjoon.

Lucky enough, time was past 5, so it means all the servants are back home and the house is empty. I really wanna speak with Maya and I hope I can locate her fast and alone.

As I was about to start my search around the home for my Chindian girl, I noticed a faint light igniting from the kitchen with the sound of tap water running. Is she in there?

Curiosity got the best of me as I quickly made my way to the kitchen, not surprised to find Maya in her two-piece PJ, washing blueberries in a bowl as she was humming to some random tune.

I smiled at the scene in front of me, I still remember clearly how much she loves blueberries and dislikes strawberries. Hence when I saw her smattering strawberry jam on her toast, I can't help it but voice out.

What can I expect from someone who has been away from me for the past 8 years after mingling so closely with me?

She was still as sassy as our encounter in the office as I notice she is not even budging her ego the slightest bit to spare me a chance to communicate with her. I didn't know what took over me but I moved close to her, like a magnet being pulled to its attraction as I stood close behind her back, breathing down her neck.

Maya. So beautiful. She in fact still smells the same as the faint scent of freesia and peach invaded my nostril. I noticed how her head titled sideways, getting submissive under my touch. I am a man of need and my ego was boosted when she still put up a fight when she spun around, pushing me away.

I heard her speak, breathing closely as her chest rise up and down, very subtly but agonizingly brushing my firm chest. Her soft contact on my body is driving my insane.

Am I a man whore for wanting to taste her lips on mine when I lost my focus in the lusciousness of her lips?

"Excuse me, I guess you're lost. My eyes are up here."

Shit, she caught me staring at her lips. But, a naughty idea got into my brain as I trailed my thumb over her lips, diving in for a kiss, fingers crossed for my lady luck.

I almost jumped in joy when she allowed me to press my lips on her but short-lived when she pushed me away and warned me to stay away from her. Did I mention already how her attitude is making me a turn on mess?

Watching her leave is probably my new favourite thing as I appreciate every inch of her curves and her sassiness just tops her attractiveness. The Maya I know back in Uni days will never ever speak to anyone so authoritatively.

I dropped my head low, took the bowl of blueberries with me as I headed to my room. Speaking to Maya just have to wait for another day.

After a cold shower, I attempted to call it a night earlier since I am actually really tired as well. But, I know it was all for a joke when I found myself seated in the dark, near the pool at the backyard, admiring the chill Fall night, reminiscing some good old memories.

It must have been a while coz I was dozing off on the seat when I heard a loud thump as if something dropped into the pool of water.

Panic took over me when I opened my eyes and noticed it was Maya struggling underwater, trying to emerge herself as she sinks deeper.

The realization hit me when I remember Maya can't swim as I immediately jumped into the pool, grabbed her by the waist, pulled her to the surface, scared and worried for the girl who passed out in my arms as I took her inside, to my room.

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Tae to the rescue!
I really enjoyed writing more than half on Tae's POV for this chapter.
I might continue it as a filler from time to time to explain the character's POV.