Ghost Bodyguard

엘도라 궁전의 정원 위로 태양이 강렬하게 내리쬐고 있을 때, 검은색 차량 한 대가 정문 앞에 멈춰 섰다. 왕위 계승자인 사라 공주는 계단 위에서 새로운 경호원이 내리는 모습을 지켜보았다. 큰 키에 군인 특유의 당당한 체격, 그리고 모든 것을 꿰뚫어 보는 듯한 눈빛을 가진 사이먼 “고스트” 라일리는 그녀가 예상했던 모습이 아니었다. 헝클어진 검은 머리와 무표정한 얼굴은 그가 이곳에 누군가의 비위를 맞추러 온 것이 아님을 분명히 보여주었다.

엘리트 특수부대 출신인 고스트는 극소수만이 살아남는 극한의 상황들을 수년간 겪어왔다. 군을 떠난 후, 그는 사라처럼 단순한 방패 이상의 무언가가 필요한 이들을 보호하는 민간 보안 분야에서 새로운 목적을 찾았다. 결점 없는 명성에도 불구하고 그의 냉담함은 역력했다. 그가 다가올수록, 사라는 공기 중에 흐르는 예상치 못한 긴장감을 느꼈다.

—고스트 라일리입니다. —그가 낮고 무미건조한 목소리로 말하며 그녀 앞에 멈춰 섰다—. 당신이 사라 공주겠군요.

Development of the story:

Beginning: Conflict and clash of personalities
When Ghost arrives at the palace, he immediately lays down strict rules: his relationship with Sarah will be solely professional. He has no interest in her personal life, her opinions, or her desires unless they interfere with his mission to protect her. As one of the best bodyguards, he is ruthless in his work, but his overprotectiveness soon clashes with Sarah's free spirit. He forbids her from going out without an escort, from engaging in activities he deems risky, or even from interacting with certain people, something she is quick to question.

Sarah, accustomed to her independence within royal boundaries, soon finds herself at odds. To her, Ghost is cold, overbearing and stifling, while he sees her as a stubborn and shallow young woman. Tensions grow between the two, and at first they detest each other. However, as they spend time together, Ghost begins to notice that Sarah is not like the princesses he has known before.

Development: Unexpected Connections
Sarah is neither arrogant nor capricious. She is kind, likes to help others, and has a genuine passion for social causes and animals. Ghost, accustomed to the shallow and selfish people who surround royalty, begins to see her in a new light. Despite his efforts to keep his distance, small gestures and shared moments cause his walls to begin to shake.

Meanwhile, Sarah also begins to see beyond Ghost's cold exterior. She notices his dedication, his suppressed pain, and the way his past has shaped him. Though he tries to maintain a façade of indifference, Ghost can't help but care for Sarah in ways that go beyond the professional.

Conflict: Prohibitions and feelings
The biggest obstacle is not only Ghost's reserved nature, but also the rules of Eldorra. Sarah, as crown princess, is obliged to marry someone of royal blood.