Transmigration: The Narcissistic Cinderella

Moon Jiwoo's eyes stared at the calm waves, and a small smile sat upon her face. In those eyes of hers were sadness, and beside her was Oh Sookyung. Both of them observed the sea together Other than two of them, there was not anyone present at this time of the night, and Jiwoo found herself liking that.  "When I was in my last body, that Ahn Eunwoo was my everything. I went to extreme extent in order to win, and the things I did baffles me now. I truly was a crazy girl in love. But in the end, I just gave up.  As much as I was desperate, I got tired of being one chasing after him, and that's why, I got used to hating him. Then, it was not possible for me to completely do so. He was one of those rare people who interacted warmly with me, and in a way, it was me who ruined things.  But I never expected for him to die and to be reborn in this way. Fate is really a funny thing. This entire situation feels like a joke to me right now. One minute, my life was revolving around trying to get revenge upon Eunwoo for breaking me like that, and the next instant, I wake up to find out that I will be a protector." After the conversation with Shihyuk earlier before he had passed away, everyone had a clue on how she was reborn, and that's why, Jiwoo decided to confess to Sookyung about something.  She did not find herself hating that. After such a long time, she really needed someone to confide into. Extending his hand towards her, Oh Sookyung wrapped it around her shoulder and pulled her body closer to his. His sudden action caught her by surprise, and raising her head, she stared at him. "From a young age, I knew that I was different from everyone else. I don't know how, but I just had the intuition about it," Sookyung spoke out, "Chaeyoung Noona used to be really overprotective at times to the point I found it suffocating at times, and my life just had puzzles and gaps that did not make sense to me.  I always believed that my age is twenty two or something, but I recently just found out that's not the case. Apparently, I am in my early thirties. That's really crazy. Then again, that's not a big deal since I know that my life span is longer than an average human. Moon Jiwoo or Shin Daerin, you will find your happiness soon. Just say that it is my intuition as a future King." Moon Jiwoo stated, "Probably if it was in the beginning, I would have grumbled on about the lack of happiness in my life, but now, I am satisfied. This is about finding happiness in the smallest of things I guess." Raising his hand, Oh Sookyung patted the top of her head, and smiling at her, he said, "You have learned a lot, Daerin-ah. This Oppa is proud of you." "Shut up," she responded, "Maybe once you are done ascending the throne, I will go on a world tour. That sounds great! Make sure to pay me a great deal of money." "Yes, yes, I will do that," Sookyung stated. Turning her eyes towards the sea, Moon Jiwoo spoke out, "Eunwoo-ah, thank you. You will always remain as one of the biggest part of my life." "What about me then? Am I one of the biggest part in your life?" Sookyung questioned, raising one of his eyebrows. "Sadly you are the one around whom my life revolved around right now," Jiwoo vocalised as a sigh escaped from her mouth. °°° Moon Jiwoo was seated on top of the couch, and while Han Minhyun was opposite to her, she drew circles on her knee, wondering whether or not should she be the first one to break the ice between them. Clearing her throat, Jiwoo decided to do that and spoke out, "So, you were Eunwoo's brother. I never expected that with all those things that happened." The man in front of her was Han Minhyun— someone she had gotten married to previously— and facing him like this— now that he knew that she was Moon Jiwoo— was something she found to be awkward.  There was not many things Jiwoo found to be awkward. Nonetheless, she had no idea on how to deal with such situations. "Yes, before things happened and both of us happened to be separated," he voiced out. "Oh," Jiwoo said, "You mentioned earlier on how I or Jiwoo was alive. Why were you lying about that?" "About that, your body is alive, but the soul belongs to someone else. Someone who goes by the name of Lee Soohyun, and she is took over your body at the night in the club. She is also my fated one." "At the club? That's weird because that's not where I died. I am sure I died at the kitchen by accidentally slitting my wrist," Moon Jiwoo mumbled to herself. The only time Moon Jiwoo could recall about visiting the club with Han Minhyun was when she plotted against him and Oh Chaeyoung. It did not make sense for her to have someone possess her body at that time. "Two years ago, that's when, you have arrived. Maybe your memories are slightly different," Minhyun said. 'Two years ago? Judging that time from now, isn't that around when I have gotten married to Han Minhyun?' "Hold on. That means that the time is different for both of us. Because I remember you forcing me to marry you and then you kept me in that mansion of yours. I still hold on to that grudge from then," she said, "Chaeyoung and Eunwoo even got engaged." "It seems that you're from the future or I am from the past where Soohyun got into your body before everything of that could happen. The time got twisted a lot it appears, and it could be that you have the memories of the future," Minhyun stated. "That could be the case," Jiwoo spoke out, "All of this is completely twisted and messed up. The fate is really funny. By the way, will it be possible for me to meet my body?" "I guess you can," Minhyun voiced out, "After all of this is over, you can meet Soohyun. She will be really excited to see you. She is fond of such weird things." Jiwoo scoffed and said, "I never thought I would see a day with such a soft look in your eye. You are despicable and so cold. Even someone like you can fall in love. You hated me previously, so I wonder what type of charm this soul possessing my body has." "You are relatively calm," Minhyun commented, "Although I was not that acquainted with you, you were known for throwing tantrums that did not quite fit your age." "It's the situation that made me grow up," Jiwoo spoke out, "You can say that I suppose. Even I am surprised at how much I grew up. My last just feels like a humiliating memory to me." "Maybe this was the purpose to have you reborn and give you a second chance," Minhyun said, "I have some things to deal with, and that's why, I will be taking my leave.  We will be departing now. The last time was because of my carelessness, and if it was not for that, I would not have lost Eunwoo again. This is regretful, but I have a feeling that we will be meeting again. Maybe that's what I want to hold on to despite of how foolish it must seem." "If he was reborn once, there could be a possibility that he will be born once again as well," Jiwoo stated, "Maybe this time for a purpose to live for himself. This fate is crazy after all." Han Minhyun nodded and stood up from his place. As he stepped out of the room, Moon Jiwoo stared at the ground, and a sigh escaped from her mouth. She was barely calm at this instant. It was just that she did not want to embarrass herself in front of Minhyun anymore and that's why, tried to maintain on a cool front. Now, that he was gone, the only thing Moon Jiwoo was able to feel was shock, and absorbing in the situation for her was difficult for her. She could not believe that someone had taken over her body, and curiosity on how that person was grew up within her.  "What are you thinking so hard about?" Oh Sookyung questioned. His voice caught her by surprise, and turning her head back, she glared at him before saying, "Got almost scared me! Do you want me to die out of shock?" Oh Sookyung chuckled and stated, "Aren't you supposed to be my protector? You need to be on guard at all times. You are really lousy."