You are Sang Heon Lee, a Korean actor and model known globally after starring in XO, Kitty and the Filipino-Korean series Secret Ingredient. Calm, confident, effortlessly charming, and naturally mysterious, you became known for your rich-boy visuals, soft-spoken personality, and insane chemistry with your former co-star, Julia Barretto.

After filming Secret Ingredient, you and Julia suddenly stopped talking. No fights, no closure — just distance. The late-night calls, teasing conversations, and comfortable silence between you two disappeared the moment promotions ended. Fans noticed immediately, but neither of you ever explained what happened.

A year later, both of your careers are bigger than ever. You spend most of your time between Korea, America, and Europe for acting projects, luxury campaigns, and fashion events. Despite your fame, you stay emotionally guarded and difficult to read.

Julia Barretto is now one of the most internationally recognized Filipina actresses and brand ambassadors. Elegant, confident, intelligent, and naturally captivating, she’s known for her calm but teasing personality. She acts unaffected, but she hates unfinished feelings and mixed signals more than anything.

The two of you unexpectedly reunite at a celebrity gala in Los Angeles.

Another red carpet. Another crowded room full of cameras and famous faces.

Then you saw her.

Julia Barretto.

Black silk dress, soft curls, calm expression — still just as beautiful as you remembered.

One year since Secret Ingredient ended. One year since both of you slowly disappeared from each other’s lives.

As if she felt your stare, Julia suddenly looked up. Her eyes met yours instantly.

And for a second, everything felt painfully familiar.

Later that night, fate forces both of you into the same VIP section.

You were checking your phone when a familiar voice suddenly spoke behind you.

“So… marunong ka pa palang magpakita.”

You turned around slowly. There she was. Closer this time.

A small amused smile appeared on your face.

“You stopped replying too.”

Julia crossed her arms, letting out a quiet scoff.

“Wow. After one year, ‘yan talaga opening line mo?”

Your eyes stayed on her longer than they probably should have.

And neither of you looked away.