Beyond Boundaries • A KNJ Fanfiction

11.

NAMJOON POV 🎬

It was a great night and everyone was full of expectations. The setting for the drama premiere was opulent: crimson velvet curtains and glittering chandeliers made the room itself resemble a fairytale.

As I entered the venue, heads turned as people stared at me; I strode confidently, with the grace that I always exhibited, in my black suit and turtleneck paired with black polished shoes and red carpet. Cameras were clicking rapidly and continuously focusing on me physically but in my mental state, the world was a chaos.

My mind was in a conflict. I was drowned in my thoughts, not quitely enjoying the event as I usually do. I'm just smiling to the people I know, My co-stars and Other actor actress I've worked with in past.. They're complimenting me on the red carpet where we were standing for the photoshoots..

I kept a smile on my face but the storm in my mind was wrecking me deep inside.

I was in a sea of noise and voices and faces until my eyes fell on her– Han Yn. She was standing close to the stage of the venue having a conversation with a man who was positioned behind the cameras, she had a notepad in her hand writing things down.

I couldn't help but staring. I know it'll be scandalous if anyone caught my gaze towards her, all my reputation for the years will be ruined but I couldn't help.

There was something about this woman that I found astonishing – she was young, in college, and I did not expect her to look at me the way I look at her. I have my reasons. She maybe doesn't even remember but I do, Our first encounter. Two Years ago.

I felt my heart beat out of my chest. She was the woman that was occupying my mind even when I was fully aware that it is forbidden to do so or even dream of such a lady.

I was in my 40s, while she was half my age, just beginning to enjoy her adulthood. The age difference was so hard to overcome; it was as if there was no way of breaking that boundary.

I shifted my gaze back, smiled for the cameras and posed, maintaining my composure on the outside. The press was there, eager for a glimpse, and usually, I thrived on this attention. But tonight, I didn’t enjoy it.

All I wanted was a moment of peace to talk to her, to understand what she felt. But she had told me before that the way I looked at her made her uncomfortable, she feels weird and I'd never want to be the reason of someone's discomfort, especially not Her. I already bend my morals a bit too much, I'll not push anymore..

I walked into the main event and greeted other people, Talked to them while sipping on my wine. My eyes are searching for her in between this crowd. But I guess she'll not come here. I got myself busy with people I know but it's not enough to distract my mind.

"Excuse me" I excused myself to walk a bit far while pretending to talk on the phone.

I almost reached the end of the room, it's quite empty and Peaceful. I scanned the whole room at once when my Eyes stopped on her, yes it's her.

She was laughing brightly, it's the Gorgeous view to see her that way, The way her eyes shined when she laughed was the reflection of her youth.

"So beautiful" was the only word that left my mouth, I whispered it to myself but then I noticed the reason for her laugh.. Park Jimin, The certified Flirt. He knows exactly how to talk and make a woman's heart flutter with his words. I envy his Youth as well. They're young, wild,free and careless.. They do what they want but here I am. I can't even approach her cause she'll not like it.

They were walking in this direction while having deep conversations that she didn't even notice me. I was about to leave when I bumped with a lady and her wine fell on me.