The Traps of the Black Swan

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Ruby Jane contemplated whether to leave the bed or cuddle and whether she should try to kiss and see if three feel-good hormones will be released by the little brain. After giving it a thought, she pulled him away from the edge of the bed and went to his arms just like how he had cuddled her in the city J on the couch.

A faint smile hung on his lips looking at her promptly going to sleep. He had really expected her to sleep at another end of the bed or leave saying she wasn't sleepy anymore.

He suggested curiously wrapping her hand around his waist, "Ruby Jane, we should cuddle to sleep... every day."

He heard her hum that almost delighted him but she continued in complacent feeling his happiness, "In your dreams."

Lisa chided himself for not expecting it. Anyhow he bargained, "Occasionally?"

Ruby Jane raised her head to see his expectant gaze that faded away slowly, she blinked and shook her head. She suggested before his face could fall hearing another rejection, "Day naps?"

Lisa realized she is keeping him away due to her nightmares. He didn't want to argue or force her so he nodded and buried her petite face back to his warm chest before the duo dozed off without even waking up for the ringtone of her mobile.

It was the continuous door knock that woke Lisa who moved Ruby Jane on the pillow from his embrace looking at her crunched brows due to the movements. He went to check at the door to see Jisoo and Mino ready for the wedding in their tailored suit, smart and stylish.

Mino and Jisoo looked at the stoic face of a sleepy person and looked at each other. Jisoo curiously asked, "Are you guys on the pre-honeymoon? Did we disturb you?" Then he grinned mischievously.

Jisoo lurked inside the villa and watched her dainty face to search for any clue but failed. He asked in doubt, "Where is the glow, Little heart?"

Ruby Jane touched her face without understanding what glow he was asking about, "Glow!? I haven't washed my face yet."

Jisoo glanced at two men then his eyes rested on Lisa before he shook his head in resignation, "Go get ready, 30 minutes left."

"Huh?" She quickly pulled his hand and checked the time on his wristwatch before running inside to get fresh soon.

However, Jisoo stood in front of Lisa blocking him from entering the bedroom, "Jisoo!" Lisa exactly knew what he wanted to know.

Jisoo finally gave voice, "Bro, come on, it's the twenty-first century and it's really important to tie down my Little heart to you. If she escapes, you will die single."

Mino who was leaning on the couch hummed in agreement to Jisoo's words, "Dum Dum's plan before deciding to date is to disappear as soon as she completes her plans."

Jisoo pointed at Mino for Lisa and continued in worry mixed with confusion, "Heard? She wanted to join the military but her health stopped. If she leaves the country, she will plan everything to hide her track. Hence we are dying to meet Brother Zain and he is another bigger mystery now."

Lisa watched friends' worrisome faces without understanding their theory, 'Sleep with her to tie her down?' He asked back coldly for their reasoning, "And you think, she will stay if I sleep with her?" Because that's what Jisoo meant.

If she wants to leave, Lisa knows nothing can stop her unless he keeps her captive. He is also aware that if he keeps her captive, she wouldn't think twice before harming herself or him. Her freedom was her bottom line which he clearly understands.

Jisoo took a step near Lisa and seriously spoke while Mino was shaking his head, "We are talking about Little heart here, not just a random girl that could be tamed with your beauty or money." Then he circled the living hall in frustration like a headless chicken muttering to himself.