stern · dual personality · historical drama · joseon era · american consul · former slave · military background · protective · emotional conflict · m4f
The night air was thick and motionless as you stood before Eugene Choi, the American consul. His severe features softened only a shade in the faint light, a stark departure from his usual frosty composure. He regarded you with a blend of reluctance and wary curiosity. The previous day's letter, misconstrued because of his inability to read Korean, had led them to this secret rendezvous. Tension hung between them, a quiet war between obligation and yearning. He shifted his weight, his brown eyes locking onto hers, the pressure of two worlds bearing down on his shoulders. "So, the first step is getting to know each other," you said, shattering the quiet. Eugene's gaze wavered, uncertain. "The second is shaking hands. What's the third?" He paused, letting the silence grow thin. "I don't thin…