chapter 19 "Development of Feelings"

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Two weeks flew by quickly. We managed to finish our book on time, and I believe it's the best book I've ever written. The emotions, feelings, and happiness we expressed in our book are genuine. I'm extremely proud of it. I'm confident that all of our hard work will pay off.

"The longer I stayed in my new world, the more I developed strong feelings for Hanni. These feelings are even stronger than those from my past relationship. It feels incredible, as if every fiber of my being is filled with love for Hanni. Every beat of my heart is dedicated to her. Looking into her eyes feels like a direct connection to my soul. Her laughter fills me with unbridled joy, and being with her evokes a profound sense of comfort and safety, encapsulating the depth of my love for her.

I am deeply aware that the feeling between us is mutual. I can sense it in the way she gazes into my eyes, the tender care she bestows upon me, and her unwavering desire to shield me from ungrateful occurrences. Her gestures, no matter how small, never fail to bring a smile to my face. Our laughter resonates within the confines of our small world. I can almost feel and hear the synchronized rhythm of her heartbeat with mine, and she never fails to evoke a flutter of butterflies in my stomach every single second, every minute, and every day of my life.

But it scares me, I am filled with fear at the thought of her leaving me, just like the others I have loved in the past. These were the people I relied on, trusted, and poured my love into. The idea of going through that kind of emotional and mental devastation again is terrifying. I worry about how I would be able to handle it and maintain my mental well-being.

The overwhelming sensation of fear that has gripped me seems like a formidable opponent that I am determined to conquer. I yearn to bask in the warmth of the happiness and love that she has bestowed upon me. This emotion is so potent, unlike anything I have ever experienced before, and I embrace it wholeheartedly.

"Minji, I am nervous. Do you think readers will like it? What if..." she said to me as we sat in our cozy working area, surrounded by the soft glow of our computer screens, putting the final touches on our e-book before publishing..

"Shh. Come here, baby. I know this will be a success. I can feel it," I said to her as I embraced her tightly, feeling the warmth of her worry and wanting to comfort her, to assure her that our hard work would be well received.

In our relationship, physical affection is an important part of our connection. We frequently cuddle and embrace each other, and we share kisses regularly, almost as if it's second nature to us. While we may not have an official label for our relationship, whether it's considered "unlabeled" or a "situation-ship," we both acknowledge the depth of our feelings for each other. It's evident to us both that there's a strong mutual attraction, and it's possible that our emotions have evolved into love. The intensity of our bond is palpable.

She wrapped her arms around me and whispered, "You know, all the worries that weigh me down simply vanish when we're like this. I revel in your warm embrace, the intoxicating scent of your perfume that lingers on me, and the comforting rhythm of your heartbeat."

"Then let's stay this way. I whispered, holding her close. We don't need to eat, shower, or do anything. Let's just hug each other forever if that's what makes you feel comfort and happiness. I'm happy when you're happy, baby, and I love doing this with you," I said to her as I kissed her forehead. Because that's the truth, that's what I'm feeling right now. I just want to be with this woman.

As she responded, instead of a tender gesture, she playfully pinched my side waist, prompting me to exclaim, "Ouch, baby, that hurts! Why did you act like a crab?" I gently rubbed the area she pinched, as the pain lingered and took me by surprise.

"Minji, that's what you get for always teasing me," she exclaimed with a playful glint in her eyes. "We really need to eat; I don't want to starve. And most importantly, you need to shower because, well, you stink," she added, wrinkling her nose in mock disgust.

"You're accusing me of stinking? Weren't you the one who said you were addicted to my scent just moments ago? You're always clinging to me like a koala bear," I said to her with a mischievous smile. I couldn't help but enjoy teasing her, especially when it brought out her short-tempered side.

"Of course not! Stop it, Minji, or I will get back to you non-stop tickling and pinching your side waist," she said with a deep blush coloring her cheeks.

"But seriously, Hanni, I know our book will be a success, and I will not allow anyone or anybody to take our home. This is our world. This is our safe haven. You and I will live in this place forever," I said to her as I gently grasped her hands and pressed a soft kiss on them, sealing my promise.

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