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

The human traffickers gathered around the TV, their eyes fixed on the engagement party coverage which happened one week back. One of them suddenly pointed at the screen.

"Wait a minute... look at that girl," he said, his voice laced with excitement. "She looks just like the woman we kidnapped all those years ago."

Another trafficker leaned in, his eyes narrowing. "You mean the one who was pregnant?"

The first trafficker nodded. "Yes, that's the one. We went to check on her, but the guys who were watching over her had fled. The woman was gone, but there was no sign of the baby."

A third trafficker spoke up, his voice filled with greed. "Do you think it's really her? If it is, then she's our property. We can't let her slip through our fingers again."

The room fell silent as the traffickers contemplated their next move.

But one of them spoke up, his voice laced with fear. "We can't just go after her. She's with Joon, and he's not someone to be trifled with. He's... ruthless."

The traffickers exchanged nervous glances, weighing the risks and benefits of pursuing Masika.

The traffickers started to gather more information about Masika, monitoring her movements and studying her routine. They discovered that she spent most of her days at Joon's mansion, surrounded by his loyal guards.

One of the traffickers, a woman with a scar above her left eyebrow, suggested a plan.

"We can't just barge in there and grab her," she said, her voice dripping with malice. "We need to get someone on the inside."

The others nodded in agreement, and they began to brainstorm ways to infiltrate Joon's mansion.

Meanwhile, Masika was living in blissful ignorance shopping, enjoying her time with Joon and planning their upcoming wedding.

But as the traffickers closed in, Masika's happiness was about to be shattered.

Joon's phone rang, shrill in the silence. He answered, listening intently to the person on the other end.

His expression darkened, and he turned to Masika.

"What's wrong?" Masika asked, sensing the tension.

"I have some business to attend to," he said, his voice low and mysterious. "But don't worry, I'll be back soon."

Masika nodded, but she couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off.

As Joon left, Masika couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. She tried to shake it off, focusing on the wedding plans, but her mind kept wandering back to Joon's mysterious phone call.

Just then, one of the maids approached her.

"Ma'am, there's someone here to see you," the maid said, her voice hesitant.

Masika's heart skipped a beat. "Who is it?" she asked.

The maid glanced around nervously before leaning in close.

"It's a woman," she whispered. "She says she's an old friend of Joon's, but... I don't know, Ma'am. There's something about her that doesn't feel right."

Masika's instincts kicked in. She didn't like the sound of this one bit.

"Tell her I'm busy," Masika said, trying to sound firm.

"I'm sorry, Ma'am. She's already here. She's waiting for you in the living room."

Masika's heart sank. She felt a sense of foreboding, as if something was about to go terribly wrong.

Chapter 37