Rwenzori

synopsis:

"When Hoon's grandmother rescues a pregnant woman from human traffickers, she unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that will change their lives forever. The woman, Masika's mother, gives birth to a baby girl with striking features - radiant skin, piercing green eyes, and luscious Afro hair - before succumbing to her ordeal.

Years later, Masika grows up under Hoon's care, and as they grow closer, their bond blossoms into romance. But as they navigate their feelings for each other, secrets about Masika's past begin to surface, threatening to upend their love and their lives. Will Hoon and Masika overcome the obstacles in their path and find happiness together?"

Beneath The Glitter

Hye-ja looked at Nzanzu with a determined expression, using sign language to tell her that it was time to push. Nzanzu nodded, her eyes locked on Hye-ja's, and began to push.

As she pushed, Nzanzu repeated the phrase "Masika, masika" over and over, her voice growing weaker with each passing moment. Hye-ja responded with encouraging gestures, using sign language to urge Nzanzu to push harder.

Nzanzu's mind was racing, her thoughts consumed by a single determination: to protect her child. She summoned every last ounce of strength, drawing on a deep well of resilience and courage.

With a final, mighty effort, Nzanzu pushed the baby out. The infant let out a loud cry, and Hye-ja lifted it up, showing it to Nzanzu. A faint smile crossed Nzanzu's lips and an astonishment as she gazed at her child, her eyes were green shining with a deep sense of love and connection.

But as she looked at her baby, Nzanzu's energy began to fade. Her body, weakened by months of neglect and abuse, finally gave out. With a soft whisper of "Masika, masika, masika," Nzanzu's eyes closed, and she breathed her last

Hye-ja's face was etched with concern as she gazed at Nzanzu's lifeless body, and then at the tiny baby lying beside her. She felt a pang of sorrow and confusion, unsure of what to do next.

Ju-Hoon, sensing his grandmother's distress, looked up at her with wide, curious eyes. "Halmoni, what's happening?" he asked, using the Korean term for "grandmother."

But Hye-ja knew she had to act quickly, before they became entangled in whatever danger had befallen Nzanzu. She swiftly tied a cloth around the baby, covering its tiny body, and then grabbed her herbal bag, securing it to her back.

Without hesitation, Hye-ja cleaned up the herbal remedies she had used, leaving no trace of their presence. She glanced at Nzanzu's body, and then at the bloodstained floor, before turning to Ju-Hoon.

"It's time to go, Ju-Hoon," she said, her voice low and urgent. "We must run."

Ju-Hoon nodded, and together they took off, using a different route to avoid detection. They ran as fast as they could, the baby miraculously quiet in Hye-ja's arms.

As they fled, Hye-ja couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched, that unseen eyes were tracking their every move. She gripped the baby tightly, her heart pounding in her

Chapter 10