Chapter 1

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"Finally, the day has come. I have become a successful writer, have a wonderful fiancé and a care-free life. I don't remember much of my childhood, because I hated every single moment of it. I neither want to talk about it nor recall any of it. But there was certainly one person who made my childhood..."


Eric reconnects to reality when he sees someone in the distance who reminded him of a long lost friend he had met in his previous life. He stopped and contemplated whether it was nota dream since it felt as if he had summoned her right as he was thinking about her.


"ERIC, I'M HERE !! IT'S SO NICE TO SEE YOU !", shouted the girl as she galloped her way down the red carpet towards the main stage.


Eric's face lit up with joy upon seeing the girl's face. It was mind boggling to Sarah as she had never seen him so joyful upon seeing his fellow literary friends, let alone burst with happiness upon seeing some random girl. She didn't know who this girl was at all. The sight of this filled Sarah with jealousy and disbelief which eventually led to her storming out of the reception hall with tears pouring down her cheeks.


Eric confused as to why she ran away proceeds to go after her. He talks to the girl for a few seconds reassuring her that he will come back. He goes backstage to the changing room to see Sarah's makeup melt away completely and her white gloves covered in black and pink stains. She turned towards me with a shy yet angry demeanour. She demanded to know everything - my history, my relationships, but most importantly... the inevitable sin I committed.


Eric never completely understood his fiancé. She always spoke in a diplomatic tone yet softly assertive tone to everyone, but was soft, caring and even kind enough to help Eric out with things. He had never met a girl who was cold and strict about her job yet so calm when it came to social gatherings or even towards him. At that moment, Eric had decided to ask Sarah out for dinner, a proposition which she graciously accepted. The night of their dinner turned into a remarkable evening, destined to be embarked in the hearts of the young couple for years to come. People daydream of nights like these, the date that every young mind can imagine of. These are the "Stuff of Dreams" as they would sayin the United Kingdom, or as the others would say - "Korean-Drama scenes".


Eric pulled over at Sarah's flat waiting for her to get ready. She showed up a few seconds after he came to her flat in a beautiful black dress. The dress was tailored to perfection emphasising on her hourglass-shaped body and long legs yet covering her entire body, black heels that were made of good quality leather, hair beautifully done as if it had taken three days to get it done.


"Do I look nice, Eric ?", asked Sarah in a soft tone.


"Y-You look a-amazing, Sarah", said Eric in a stuttering voice as if he had never seen a beautiful woman in his life.


"You're cute. Shall we go then ?", says Sarah after she giggles at how nervous Eric was.


They arrived at O-Sake, a Japanese restaurant that is fancy and expensive. As soon as they enter the restaurant, Eric was surrounded by many people asking for an autograph or photo. He calmly and patiently attended to everyone who were fans of his work and then proceeded to have dinner with his date, Sarah. The restaurant owner apologised to Eric for causing him an inconvenience to which he smiled at him and reassured him that it was fine. Sarah really admired his patience despite everyone grabbing, shouting and jumping him.

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