Rowoon's POV.

I closed the compartment door behind me and paused on the track. The second compartment was Executive 2, only half of it was occupied by the passengers. I walked soundlessly to find an empty seat and found one at the very back of the cabin.

I took the seat and leaned to the backrest. I sighed as my face was facing the ceiling. All kind of thoughts was running through my head. Every word Hyeyoon said before was like sharp daggers that hit me right in the chest. It was hard to swallow yet everything she said was exactly hit the point. I had to admit that she was right.

My hand ran down to reach the pocket inside my suit and take out the small thing that I always had with me for these past few days. I didn't wear it yet hiding it inside my pocket. The watch that was supposed to be her present for me, the present that she never been delivered to me directly.

I had the letter with me along with the watch. I took out the gold envelope and pulled her letter out. I carefully unfolded the paper and read her handwritten letter for thousand times already till I could memorize every word of it.

I smiled bitterly at the fact that she had no idea that I got her present and had kept it to myself for all this time. She also had no idea that I still kept all her stuff and our shared memories.
I couldn't help to curse at myself and clutched the watch in my hand tightly.

Did I go too far?

I let my mind rethink that I might be hurting her by trying to manipulate her emotion and feeling toward me for the sake of my pride. It was bitter to accept that the girl who loved me wholeheartedly once was no longer mine now.

I never thought that Hyeyoon would leave a deep impression on me. When I broke up with her, I thought I would easily move on from her just like the other relationship I had before her. Once the romance end, my feeling for the girl would vanish as time goes by.

But it was different with Hyeyoon. During the years I was being single, I had tried to get close to a few girls at the company, or college when I was in the Netherlands. But none of them had moved my heart the way Hyeyoon did.

At first, I thought things would get better eventually, but it wasn't. After finished my master's degree and before was assigned to Seoul Branch, I visited Yongdae and Inseong when I was on my break. Those two badasses informed me of all the updates about the girl and her boyfriend.

I processed the information lightly at first. It had been years and no wonder she had another man in her mind, it was reasonable. But things got oddly twisted when I passed the test to be promoted to Seoul Branch and when I saw her with her boyfriend attended the Gala in Beijing.

I wanted to come and greeted her so badly but I saw her was not alone. I didn't know if that was a good choice to show up directly in front of her thus I gave her a glass of champagne, it was her favorite champagne.

I never had the thought that we would run to each other once again after three years as if our fate was still connected. As if it was deliberately designed like that, and I somehow believe that there must be a reason why we were reunited.

The very first time we officially met at the meeting room brought me to a realization that I hadn't completely forgotten about her, at all.

Three years had been passed, yet Hyeyoon still filled a special spot in my heart. It was like the moment I saw her right in front of me, all the feelings and memories were brought back instantly.

I remembered how filial she was towards me. She was so tolerant and very attentive. She was so kind and to my surprise, she was an obedient girl.

She knew how to behave every single time as she was able to adjust to my habit, personality, and my temper. She was good at handling it herself and she knew how to control it.

I didn't realize that her wholeheartedness towards me would change my mindset about emotional feelings toward a counterpart.

I had no idea that a sense of losing someone so precious in my life would feel this heavy the time we reunited and as I learned that I could no longer reach out to her.

And being alone with Hyeyoon on a trip like this was bliss yet torture to me, that made me failed to control my action toward her. No one would understand how I yearned for her. I was with her all the time these past two days but I couldn't reach her.

I missed her so bad. I missed her being in my embrace and her scent that I could inhale as I engulfed her tiny body into a hug.

I shut my eyes tiredly as I recalled the event at Xiamen Branch. I lost control of myself the moment her delicate body was in my hand. She was so irresistible that I had zero power against myself around her.

I was longing for her. My heart was longing for her. I missed her touch on me. I missed every part of her and I couldn't help myself when I saw her crying because of my wrongdoings.

I knew I've hurt her in the past and I did wish that there would be another chance for me to remedy all her pain; another chance to be loved by her once again.

All the wrong deeds I had done to her were thrown back to my face by her words earlier. She slapped me hard with her boldness, the boldness that I hadn't known she'd be able to possess. And all she said was painfully true.

A simple sorry wouldn't be enough to make up for all my mistakes to her. She had the very right to be angry at me right now. She could hate me, too if she wanted to.

I slipped the watch back into my pocket and slowly got up from the seat. I had been here for more than 20 minutes already. The train decreased the speed and arrived at the transit station.

I slowly walked to the compartment's end and slid the door open. I should be back.
I walked past a few passengers that had just got on the train and tried to find their seats. I saw my seat and Hyeyoon was still in her seat.

As I stood by the seat, I saw her fell asleep with her head leaned to the window. She must be felt uncomfortable in that position. I sat on my seat and checked on her and was about to fix her sleeping position when I saw the trace of tears ran down her soft cheek.

She was crying again.

I sighed helplessly.

What should I do to you, Hyeyoon?

Was it a bad move of entering her life again? I always made her cry thus I was no good for her. I didn't deserve her, and yes, she did deserve someone better than me. The thought I just had was torturing me. It crushed the pride and the ego I was always been proud of for all this time.

I sighed in desperation.

I didn't use to feel things such as remorse or repentance upon everything that had happened. Let alone my life had been hard and difficult already, hence I always had the thought of keep moving on and busily doing my best.

Moreover with all these romance things. Life is not all about love, right? At least, that was what I'd always have in mind. Until this girl came into my life and everything was turned upside down.

"What have you done to me, Hyeyoon?"
I muttered lowly as I took the blanket from the cabin baggage above and quietly pulled it to cover her body. I set the lighting off and tuned down the air conditioner. Giving her more comfortable surroundings to rest.

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The calling for the last stop was announced 10 minutes before the arrival. I opened my eyes and looked around. Hyeyoon was still sleeping.
I decided to slowly reach out to her and woke her up gently.

"Hyeyoon," I shook her body lightly and the girl awoke.

She squinted her eyes to the brightness as they turned the light on.

"We've arrived," I told her. She just nodded and fixed her things.

I started to gather our belongings and waited till the train finally stopped. The train arrived at Shenzhen North Station at around 9.33 PM.
I glanced at my watch and waited as Hyeyoon now getting ready to get off the train.

We walked along with the crowds as the passengers were directed to the exit. Hyeyoon walked beside me and she wanted to hold her suitcase herself. I gave her her suitcase and led her to the exit.

Just like when we arrived at Xiamen, we were picked up by the Company Driver and headed straight to the hotel.

"Do you want to have dinner, Hyeyoon?" I broke the silence as I remembered she had nothing for dinner though it was already late for dinner.

We were heading to Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen Hotel, around 21 minutes driving from the station. I stared at Hyeyoon and waited for her answer.

She was contemplating and hadn't voiced out her decision. I held my smile and continued, "the treat is on me, do you want to have dinner at the Hotel Restaurant instead?" I offered and she seemed to contemplate the idea.

After took her time to think, the girl then shook her head slowly. "I think I'm not eating dinner at this hour," she reasoned and I nodded in understanding.

"Okay, then," I reluctantly agreed. I knew it was late for dinner but letting her without something to eat was somewhat bothering me.

I stole another glanced at the girl who back again turning her gaze outside the window. She turned a bit quiet since earlier, seemed really got mad at me.

We arrived at the hotel a few minutes later and I immediately proceeded with the check in process. Good news, the check in process went as I wanted to, they booked two rooms under our name.

Before I signed the receipt paper they gave to me, I requested the supervisor to deliver a set of low calories fruits to my room, the supervisor noted it and I signed the paper as the final process.

Our rooms were on the 25th level. I already booked two adjacent rooms with the adjoining door to make it easier for the discussion. The General Manager wanted us to report on how the sampling went on just earlier. I would need Hyeyoon to discuss the progress later.

I walked to where Hyeyoon was waiting for me on the couch near the receptionist and gave Hyeyoon her room card.

"This is your room, 2503," I handed her the room card.

We both arrived on the 25th floor followed by the hotel staff with the carriage. The staff directed us both to our room and distributed our luggage respectively.

I thanked him and he bid himself to leave. Hyeyoon already went into her room. I closed the door and turned the light on.

The room was spacious and clean. A massive blackout was placed near the king-sized bed and I assumed it must be the window, and I was right as I pulled the fabric aside, exposing the huge glass window with a captivating view of Shenzhen's City skyline.

I took off my suit and undone my necktie, threw those pieces randomly on the bed, and walked slowly to the window while unbuttoning three buttons of my shirt.

I gazed outside the windows silently as I started to unbutton my sleeve. I rolled up the sleeves and turned around as there was a ring on the doorbell.

"Room service," a sound was heard and I quickly opened the door for the waiter.

The guy bowed and pushed the trolley inside, it was the fruit I ordered. He put the plate on the minibar cabinet and bid his leave.

I opened the lid and checked the content. There were a few slices of apple, strawberry, grape, and pear.

Were they really low calories fruits?

I frowned and closed the lid back to the plate. I had to give it to Hyeyoon. The adjacent door was near the minibar and I unlocked one of the doors, the other door could only be opened by Hyeyoon and I knocked on the door a few times.

"Hyeyoon," I called out. "Are you sleeping?" I sounded. I wasn't sure whether she heard my calling or not. I couldn't hear anything from the other side of the door.

There was no response. I tried to knock on the door again and called her out.

"Hyeyoon, can you hear me?" I heard a sound behind the door and she unlocked it.

"What is this?" she looked confused.

"I booked these adjacent rooms. We have to discuss the sampling progress later, the General Manager needs our report tomorrow after Shenzhen Branch visiting," I tried to explain before she could think that I deliberately booking the rooms for something suspicious.

The girl nodded a few times and was about to retreat as I remembered her food.

I took the plate and give it to her.

Hyeyoon took the plate confusedly.

"You hadn't eaten dinner, I ordered fruits. Eat some if you're hungry, or just put it on your fridge, you can eat them later," I told her and she opened the lid, checking the fruits.

She looked at me and nodded in the end.
"Okay then, thank you," she replied rather slowly.

I didn't know that her short reply could feel this disappointing. I frowned at the odd feeling and scratched my nape awkwardly.

"Alright, you may rest," she was about to close the door but then my next movement was also got me by surprise. I held her by the door and she was staring at me confusedly.

"Eh," I stuttered my word. I let out a soft breath and continued, "mine is not locked, just in case you need anything, you can just come into my room," I hung my words and she waited for me to finish, "I'll get you anything," I concluded.

She was expressionless but she nodded in the end. "Okay, thank you," she said afterward.

I nodded in response and let her closed and locked the door. "Good night," I managed to say that just before she closed the door.

She halted and looked at me, "good night, Rowoon," then she did close the door and locked it. Leaving me stunned behind her closed door.

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A/N:

Finally done writing this chapter. Another Rowoon's perspective and his deep thoughts.

Just decided to put this into the story so everyone will have a broader picture and better understanding of his concern and complexity.

I'm planning to put more chapters on Rowoon's POV 😃😃😃 please anticipate 🥰🥰🥰

The next chapter may take some time as I have a few things to do for the next few days. Hopefully, things get done faster so I can work on the updates more.

Thank you for all your support of the story. I never thought that I'd be able to reach 30 chapters. 😄

Hope everyone will stay till the end.

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