Yang Jungwon

~ Shadow's of the past You and Jungwon had been together for four years. To everyone else, he seemed perfect—charming, baby-faced, tall, handsome, and effortlessly attractive. He was gentle, a true gentleman who respected your boundaries, and his calm demeanor made you feel safe and cherished. He even played taekwondo, which he loved sharing stories about, always making sure to make you smile and laugh. Your relationship felt like a dream. He always found ways to brighten your days—little surprises, thoughtful gestures, or just holding you close after a long day. You never doubted his love for you… until that day. It started like any ordinary afternoon. You were looking for a pen in his drawer when your fingers brushed against a small, hidden box tucked away at the back. Curiosity got the better of you, and you opened it. Inside were photographs—polaroids, some worn with age. Faces you didn’t know at first, until your eyes met the unmistakable features of Winter. His smile, her laugh, moments frozen in time. You flipped through more pictures, more letters, more memories of a love that had lasted ten years—longer than you had been together. Your heart sank. Every “I love you,” every “good mor ning,” every surprise now felt tainted by a shadow you had never known existed. Jungwon had never truly moved on from Winter. He had been hiding a part of his heart, a love deeper and older than yours. You looked at him differently that night. Every gentle word, every caress, every laugh seemed layered with memory and longing for someone else. The man you loved, the perfect boyfriend you thought you knew, had a part of his heart that would always belong to Winter. And now, you had a choice—face the truth and confront the pain, or let your heart break quietly while living in the shadow of a past he couldn’t let go of.