“I used to come here when I need some peace,” said Yu. He stood at ease, looking at the beautiful sights of the blue ocean in front of them.

“Sound sentimental...” he sighed heavily at the statement given by Peony.

“If I can call this sentimental... Feels more like a tragedy. It seems like yesterday I stood here...” he pointed his finger at the ground. “... And she stood there,” he said while pointing his finger at Peony.

“Exactly like now...”

He closed his eyes for a moment.

There were a lot of questions that Peony wanted to ask, but she respected his space. So, she just kept silent.

“I know how much you love Ben...”

“That cheater? It's all fake love,” Peony gushed. Yu chuckled a bit. His eyes fell on her feature. That cat eyes, voluptuous lips, and rosy cheek.

“I can still remember how we met. How I ended fell in love. She was my first love. All my life, I never knew my preference. Not until I met her,” said Yu.

“You kept mentioning her. Just go straight to the point, will ya?” Peony lost her patience. Yu smirked a bit.

“Fine. I will tell you a story that changed my life. The beginning of all this mess. A story that has never been told to anyone except my family," Yu looked away. He took a deep breath and composed himself so he could speak properly.

***

5 years ago

Yu POV

I don't know who's the moron that suggested this idea. He should've known that there is a thin line between good ideas and bad ideas.

Right now, one of my feet lands in heaven, while the other rotten in hell.

First thing first.

Which man refused this probably the holiest man on Earth! Even with sore eyes, there's no way they will refuse these temptations.

Even me.

Now, let's move to the second point.

What the fuck is the underage boy doing here?

Well, not underage. I still have a few days left before my legal age. But still...

Is this a crime?

Come to think about it, by whom?

Me, or them?

"Lost your way, pup?" I almost jumped in shock. But I shield the feeling with my poker face as well as possible.

"Nah! Just skim around..."

"Oh?" I can't avoid the nervousness when the blonde hair lady charges forward. She leaned closer, narrowing the gap between us.

"A newbie..."

"No," I keep calm, but my eyes stared at those juicy boobies that hung on her chest.

"Hmm..." her eyes lingered downward. The red rouge lips smirked.

"It's fine. You're gonna have a great time here..." my eyes got wider when she slowly brushed my bulge. Well, it's not bulging yet. But if she continues caressing in such an inappropriate way, it will.

Soon.

"Sorry, but that's not what I came for. It's generous of you to welcome me. But, I don't have a plan of losing anything tonight," I rejected her offer politely. Fuck those dare challenges thing!

I won't lose my shit tonight! Never!

The lady giggled and then tilted her head to the side. She blinked a few times before getting back off me.

"Ah... You are them..." I frowned when she burst up her words. Her expression was nothing but plain. Like she already knew beforehand.

"Excuse me?" I asked

"Wait here. I know someone who can help you," she said.

"In a good or bad way?" I asked.

"Depends on your attitude," her index brushed my cheek. That long nail scratched my skin, making me shiver. She walked inside the building, leaving me hanging in the middle of the pathway.

A few seconds later, she came out with someone. Another lady. When they walked even closer, I couldn't help but gasp.

Standing next to her, was a lady with auburn hair. Her pup eyes glared at me, delicately and gently. Her smile made me melt and washed away all the heat inside my body.

"Well?" the blonde woman wiggled her eyebrows.

"Hi..." I wiped my dirty hands on my pants. " I'm Yu," she took my hand and shook it a bit.

"Ama," short introduction, but sweet.

I couldn't take my eyes away from her. She's so beautiful. Ethereal. Just like an angel.

"What does a fallen angel like you doing here?" my tongue slipped. Like my brain was taking over my body. She looked flustered. A bit. But, later, she smiled as the blonde left us alone.

"This is hell. No angels exist here,"

"You did..." Ama laughed a bit. She shook her head in disbelief.

"Sera told me that you need my help," she said.

"Yes. Wait, what-"

"It's an annual event here. Nothing new," she gestured to me to follow her inside. We stroll along the narrow alley.

"Annual event?" even before I could finish my sentence, she swung open the door of a room at the end of the alley.

"Please come inside," I gulp, biting my lips a bit.

A song came across my mind.

Is this real life?

Is it just fantasy?

Ama invited me to sit on the bed. As a young virgin man, and probably a nice gentleman as well, my feet stayed at the spot. Froze. She stood up and studied my expression diligently.

"How old are you?" my fingers fidgeted as I knew this was a trap question.

Should I lie? Should I just be honest?

"I'm 18 this year," I choose not to lie, but at the same time I did hide the truth.

"You are, or you will?"

Meh, this girl ain't no fool!

"Last time I checked, I was 18..."

"You know, I can go to jail if I proceed. 15-20 years in. I don't wanna tarnish my image..."

"My birthday is the day after tomorrow," I quickly shot down any doubts.

Ama hummed, while busy lit candles around the room. It felt warm and serene all of a sudden. Brought up the different moods within these four walls.

She sat in front of me, still in her short dress. She watched me, as she smiled dearly. I could see how explosive her white thighs were. It was visible.

Damn, this is hard!

I took off my varsity hoodie and placed it carefully on her lap. Lili seemed to be calm.

"You will catch a cold with that dress..."

"That's why I lit the candle," she said. I nod.

That's when she laughed a bit.

I, the one who was already mesmerized by her beauty, fell even deeper than before. My mind wondered, how can someone so sweet like her end up slumping inside this trashy area?

Unconsciously, I grab her hand softly.

"One day, I'll drag you out from here..."

Ama seemed flustered a bit. She frowned and backed off a bit.

"Wow, this is new..."

"Are you angry?"

"No... Hmm... I can't put the words correctly now. It's... Weird..." she flipped her hair a bit.

"Weird?" she sheepishly smiled, head down then she stared at me.

"You know what they call me?"

"They?"

"Yeah, those rascals senior of yours," she sneered a bit and chuckled. I shook my head a bit.

"Tongue-tight," I frowned a bit.

"Tongue... Tight...?"

"What makes you come here in the first place? I know you are not here for a shopping spree," she peeked at me.

That's when I connected those dots.

But, to be honest, I don't wanna do it! This is wrong, definitely wrong. How can they manipulate women into this business?

I swear to God, if one day I have power in my hands, I will end all this for good!

“I need to go!” quickly, I stood up from the bed. This is wrong! I refused to be a part of this wrongdoing.

“What about the dare?”

“No one can force me for a stupid dare,” she looked at me with glassy eyes. I could see how she grabbed my varsity sweater.

“You can keep that,”

“Wait!” she stopped me. I looked back as she tied something around my wrist.

“Now go...” she pushed me out of her room. I managed to catch her glimpse before I left.

The most beautiful woman I ever met!