1 Prologue

It was a hot and sweltering afternoon. In a particular coffee shop, two people were sitting opposite each other, face to face. The atmosphere between two people was solemn, as if even if the end of the world came, nothing could break the atmosphere surrounding the two.

The coffee shop didn't have any customers beside them. It made them stand out, not only that, but both of them have the appearance that could make people look at them, not twice, but a lot of times.

The woman was wearing white long sleeves, a checkered skirt, and white doll shoes. She looked beautiful and stunning, making her the center of attention whenever she went and yet the man opposite of him didn't seem interested in her appearance.

The man's outfit opposite him wore a casual outfit, a combination of a white plain shirt, shorts, and slippers. The man looked like he ran just to get to the coffee shop not only that, but he looked exhausted because of his labored breath coming from him, time to time.

It was hot outside and yet the woman didn't have any drop of sweat unlike the man sitting opposite her who looked like a wet chick.

But god seemed unfair, despite the man's exhausted appearance, it only enhanced the man's charm, eliciting some strong favour from women to wipe his sweat for him.

If there were some customers they might be mistaken as celebrities.

Fortunately, besides the people working behind the counter, they were alone.

"Have you decided?"

The woman asked the man sitting opposite her. When the woman asked the man, she gently stirred her drinks using straw before sipping on it, relieving some of her thirst. If someone was eavesdropping on them, it might invoke some misunderstandings, but the both of them knew too well what they were talking about.

The man's expression contorted into a frown. No matter what other people might think, if the man's expression turned into a frown with his handsome face and the words the woman uttered, it could really be easily misunderstood. It was not important whether the topic was worth eavesdropping or not, but two people who looked good together having a conversation in the open with ambiguous words and troubled expressions, it would surely gain everyone's attention.

The man's troubled expression didn't subside until a few minutes had passed. The man sighed, defeated. No matter what outcome it might bring in his life, the only thing he could do was to move forward. With determined expression, the man answered.

"I accept."

When the woman heard the man's answer, her serious expression cracked and a smile full of joy appeared on her beautiful face. It had been a whole year. Finally, she heard the answer she longed to hear! If she wasn't an acquaintance, they might not have the chance to converse like they were having now.

The woman wanted to scream because of the intense excitement she was feeling, but she had dignity to keep, so instead of jumping from joy, she extended her hand towards the man, which the man looked for a second before clasping the stretched hand of the woman opposite her.

"Happy cooperation?"

"Happy cooperation."

"Good."

The woman finally left all her worries and laughed merrily. When the two hands were withdrawing, both of them heard something that they would never expect.

"Celine, what is the meaning of this?"