The Encounter

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"Love isn't something you find. Love is something that finds you." - Loretta Young

SOMIN'S POV

It was a normal day. I was doing my job contently as always: Books... They have always been my biggest interest. They are a refuge that saves me from the monotonousness of life. I discover new worlds, become the princess of my castle, and end up with my prince every time. Since it's so hard to find a prince in the real world, I try to find him in the books. I even doubt that there will be someone who will accept me as his princess. I am just a normal librarian who is only in love with books and have a huge imagination so I can say that I am a crazy weirdo. That's it.

It's my second year at the library. And I know everything about the system. But my co-worker had to leave the job because she was moving to Paris with her boyfriend. What a life! Of course I am not jealous of her at all. I am happy for her but now things are so hard for me. I was the only worker in the whole library. So two days ago, I went to the director and explained the situation to her. She said she'd look for a new person but it's been two days. And I am here now, rearranging the places of the books.  The shelves were way too complicated because many people came here today. So I couldn't have the chance to continue reading my current book today. I wish there was a savior or something that could help me right now. As I was sighing, I climbed the ladder to reach the top shelf. Everything was so scattered there so it took a while for me to finish arranging them. When I finished it, I heard the director's voice calling my name and then I lost my control as I turned to look at her and just at that moment, I fell...into someone's arms...  

I opened my eyes which I closed because of the fear of falling, and oh...my...god... what? Who was he? I had never seen someone more handsome than him in my whole life. I thought my heart would explode because of his irresistible aura. He had beautiful black eyes, a well-shaped nose, mochi cheeks, hair in a dark tone of orange, and plump lips...Okay, I am not even talking about the glasses. Who the hell was this fifty shades of perfection guy? He was beyond my imagination. By any chance, could he be the prince I was looking for?

SANHA'S POV

I went inside the library reluctantly because my aunt requested me to go help her for a few days til she finds a new worker. Well, to be honest, I am not into book stuff at all. I don't even remember the last time I read one or came here. But I didn't want to upset my dearest aunt.  So I guess I can cope with this boredom for a few days for her. I am a guitarist. And this stuff is clearly not my cup of tea.

As I walked around, I should say I got impressed by the design and array of the place. But only of that! I entered the room when I saw my aunt's name there. And I could see the happiness in her eyes when she saw me. So I also smiled at her. "Thanks for coming my handsome nephew. I knew you wouldn't refuse me. I know I want something extra for you but I am really having hard times. Things started being so hectic here after the old personnel left. There is only one left and I can't just give every work to her. I don't wanna lose Somin. She is a great librarian I can say. I am still looking for a new person so it would be very nice if you helped her for a few days." My aunt said after hugging me. "Don't worry Auntie, I'll try to do my best. But, where is she?" I asked. And she pointed to the girl who was busy arranging some shelves in the opposite room. "Go to her. She will teach you everything you need to know...for a short while"  As aunt laughed, I walked towards the opposite room and aunt suddenly called her name and I can bet my heart skipped a beat. Gosh, what a lovely name! But just when she turned behind to look where the voice came from, her feet slipped and I thought I should go help and just as she was falling I grabbed her in my arms. I felt like a hero or something. I mean it'd been only a few minutes since I came here and I was already in a film that deserved an Oscar or something. Well, funny!

But damn! I couldn't believe my eyes. She was so beautiful. And as soon as she opened her eyes, it felt like, time had stopped. She had hazel eyes and short, blond hair. My heart which skipped a beat because of hearing her name a few seconds ago now stopped functioning. Who was this girl that came out of fairy tales? And how dare she caused to mess up my heart in seconds?

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