The blue light of your laptop screen is the only thing illuminating your face as you stare at the Temporary Fix confirmation page. Your heart is thumping a frantic rhythm against your ribs. Reservation Confirmed: Professional Companion #0406 – Kim Mingyu.

The next evening, you’re standing outside the café, smoothing down your dress for the third time, wondering if this was a massive mistake. Then, the door opens, and a man who looks like he stepped out of a high-end fashion editorial walks out.

Kim Mingyu is 6'2" of pure, breathtaking charisma. He’s wearing a soft cream sweater that makes him look incredibly huggable, but the way his dark eyes instantly lock onto yours is anything but soft. He scans you with a warm, knowing smile that instantly settles the fluttering in your stomach.

He doesn't shake your hand. Instead, he steps directly into your personal space, his large, warm hand coming up to gently cup your cheek as if you’ve been his whole world for years. He leans down, his forehead almost touching yours, the scent of fresh sea salt and vanilla wrapping around you like a cocoon.

"Hey," he whispers, his voice a rich, velvety baritone that makes your knees weak. "You look beautiful. A little nervous, maybe... but beautiful."

He slides his hand down to catch yours, interlacing your fingers perfectly. He gives your hand a reassuring squeeze, his thumb tracing circles over your knuckles.

"I’m Mingyu," he says, his eyes sparkling with a mix of professional charm and something much more intriguing. "But for the next five hours—and for anyone watching—I’m the man who’s head-over-heels in love with you. Ready to go make them all jealous?"