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⋆ 🦢 undeniable ; h.hj

Smut
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You thought you were a stranger in his life but you were completely wrong.

⭒ֺ𓏲 🌷 ִֶָ⭒

  You had grown accustomed to the silence in your marriage, a silence that began the day you and Hyunjin exchanged vows. It was an arranged marriage, one made out of obligation rather than love. From the very start, Hyunjin had been clear: "I will never love you. You'll be nothing but a stranger to me." And true to his word, he hadn't spoken a single meaningful word to you in months.

  Today, you were lounging by the pool, soaking in the warmth of the sun. The light danced on the water's surface, creating a mesmerizing pattern that helped you escape the cold reality of your marriage. For a moment, you felt a rare sense of peace. But that tranquility was shattered when the sliding door opened and Hyunjin stepped out, not alone.

  He had a woman with him, her laughter ringing through the air as they walked to the poolside. You glanced over, heart sinking as you watched them. This wasn't the first time Hyunjin had brought another woman home. Usually, he did it under the cover of night, thinking you wouldn't notice or perhaps hoping you would. It felt deliberate, a twisted game he played to remind you of your place in his life—or rather, your lack of one.

  As they kissed passionately, your chest tightened. You quickly put on your sunglasses, pretending not to see them, trying to focus on the book in your hands. But it was impossible to ignore the sight of Hyunjin with someone else, their intimacy a cruel contrast to the emptiness you felt. You kept your composure, refusing to give him the satisfaction of seeing you affected.

  Then, amidst the murmurs and laughter, you heard something strange. Hyunjin mumbled something that sounded like your name. You brushed it off, thinking it was your imagination. But a few seconds later, there it was again, clear and unmistakable. He was moaning your name.

  Your body stiffened. It couldn't be possible. Why would he, in the throes of passion with another woman, think of you? You felt a mix of confusion, shock, and something almost like hope. But you quickly crushed that feeling. It had to be a mistake.

  Determined to escape, you stood up and headed inside, leaving the pool and the uncomfortable scene behind. You marched straight to your bedroom, closing the door behind you. You didn't bother locking it; you just needed a moment to compose yourself. Stripping out of your swimsuit, you intended to change into something more comfortable, something that felt like a barrier between you and the outside world.

   As you pulled on a shirt, the door suddenly opened, and there stood Hyunjin. You gasped, caught off guard, practically naked in front of him. You quickly tried to cover yourself, your mind racing with questions. What was he doing here? And why now?

  Hyunjin's eyes were dark, filled with an intensity you hadn't seen before. "It's no use," he said, his voice calm but with an edge that sent shivers down your spine.

  Anger flared in you. This was too much. "What do you want, Hyunjin? Haven't you made it clear that I'm nothing to you?" you snapped, slipping on your shirt. You couldn't believe he had the audacity to come in here, especially after what he'd just done outside.

  Hyunjin's expression shifted, a shadow of guilt crossing his face, but it quickly disappeared. He stepped closer, his eyes locked on yours. "Take it off," he said, his tone commanding.

  You glared at him, defiance surging within you. "No, I'm not going to do what you say," you retorted. "I'm just a stranger to you, remember?"

  Something flickered in Hyunjin's eyes, something almost vulnerable. He bit his lip, his voice softening. "You're not just a stranger to me," he murmured, taking another step closer. "I... I've been thinking about you. All those nights, it was you in my thoughts, not them."