“Park Hyun Bin is an Overbearing Control Freak, Former P.Ent. Employee Claims”
"Do you think Hyun Bin is a control freak?"
I look at Bella, then back at the article title on her phone.
"I don't know, do you?" I shoot the question back at her.
"You're the one who has been fucking him for weeks, how would I know? Is he dominant in bed?"
"It's not been that many weeks," I reply, rolling my eyes. It has been three weeks, but to be honest, it feels longer.
"Not the point."
I shrug. "The anniversary is near, so you can bet all kinds of antis and embittered former employees are going to come up with stinky tales."
"Woooo, look at who's being defensive. Did you buy a stake at the company or something?"
I scoff and flip the pork belly on the grill between us. "I
I wake up at seven o'clock, which I'm happy for — that's enough time to prepare, have breakfast, and get to work without being ridiculously late. That happiness quickly dissipates when I try to sit down from the couch only to be welcomed by an aching body and a throbbing headache. I'm in the middle of taking a hot shower when I recall Hyun Bin's text from last night. Did he come by? Maybe he called and I didn't pick up because I was out cold on my couch. Cursing myself, I beeline for my phone after my shower. Strangely, there are no texts or missed calls from him. I figure that he must have changed his mind about coming by and proceed to dress. I leave my apartment at around twenty past seven and head straight for a restaurant in my neighborhood where I order a bowl of hangover soup. After that, I catch a bus to work.
There are four black employees in Park Entertainment, and two are men. The third one is a middle aged woman with blonde dreadlocks. I am the fourth, and there's nowhere to hide."It couldn't be you, right?"Hyunmin probably knew the answer to that even as he asked it.I clench and unclench my hands, finding myself in an unexpected position for the second time in one morning."What does it say?" I ask Hyunmin because even though I'm staring at the article, I can no longer focus enough to see what's written on it.Hyunmin draws back his phone. "Well, umh, they've refrained from providing any personal details but have mentioned that you're a new..." he pauses, scrolling down his phone. "Oh, shit, Emma. They've mentioned that you work as a designer."Jae-in appears beside Hyunmin and gives me a nervous look. "It won't be long before the fans dig
"Just for tonight," I say as Henry brings the car to park in front of Hyun Bin's house. Earlier on, I told him I will be safe enough at Bella's, but he insisted he wanted to keep an eye on me until everything settled down. He told me he would have accompanied me to Bella's, but Yeri would be staying at his place for the time being because of the added risk in case someone came snooping around my apartment building. I eventually gave in, but only for tonight. If we're serious about keeping a personal distance, I can't be living in his house. "Don't worry, I won't lock you up in my study room this time," he jokes as he opens the door on his side. Mine opens too, and I see Henry holding it open for me. I unclasp my seat belt and step down, thanking him. Hyun Bin comes around the car and guiding me with a hand on the small of my back, leads me towards the front
@6ix4life: *he's the literal definition of careless and reckless. But who's surprised.* @justpassingby: *Cheap slut* @bemyoppa: *Stay away from oppa!* @fightformyfaves: *Park Ent. is a house of cards. It's only a matter of time before it comes tumbling down.* @parkentstan: *You guys are funny. You're forever complaining about abusive agencies and when one that actually cares about its artists shows up, you're up in arms against it.* @marrymehyunbin: *r u guys seriously wondering y p.ent kept her identity secret from the beginning? look at yourselves. they were right to do so* @chyunaotp: *she probably leaked the info herself to get attention because Hyun Bin belongs to Cho Yuna. Choke on your jealousy witch!* @hyunbinfan001: *you're above such che
"That's what we agreed on, Hyun Bin. Nothing more." His brow furrows. "So what, does that mean I cannot care for you? We are not strangers, are we?" I shake my head. "Please don't make this complicated." "I'm not complicating anything. I'm responsible for the backlash you're receiving, and I intend to see it gone," he vows. "It'll only cause more trouble," I point out. His hand rakes through his hair. "Tell me. Do you think if I don't do anything, let people run around with their make-believe tales, that you'll ever be able to redeem yourself?" "I'm a nobody. In a few weeks... Okay, maybe months, everyone will forget about me." "You really don't believe that, do you?" he asks. I know better, and he's right. If this matter doesn't get resolved, it'll always be brought up whenever a
"Your mother abandoned you at your father's house after giving birth to you. It was around the time he met my mother. His business wasn't doing so well, and mum helped him get funds to recover. It went well, mum agreed to raise you like her own, and we were happy until he forgot everything she had ever done for him."I've gone back to my seat, unable to remain standing. Nothing is making sense right now."When your mother left you behind, he lied to mum that she was a one night stand he didn't know personally. After his death, mum found he had been communicating with her and even transacted large amounts of money to her, several times. She was his lover who left him when he was on the brink of bankruptcy. Then he stupidly let her back into his life when she came crawling back after he became successful. Without sparing a single thought for the woman who had been by his side through his worst. How the fuck do you think mum felt about th
I wake up to a feeling of warm coziness. I'm in bed, tucked beneath the covers. I don't remember going to bed last night. Last night... Louise's call. Bella's call. I shoot to a sitting position, then groan instantly when a throbbing ache spreads across my head. The room is dark, so I can't see a thing. I scramble towards the left side of the bed where there's a lamp on the cabin. As I try to make my way over, my hand lands on something warm. I go still for several seconds, trying to figure what it is. I move my fingers, then scream and lurch to the other side of the bed when I realise it's a body. I end up falling from the bed, and I don't make a move to rise. Instead, I press my body to the carpeted floor, holding my breath. What the fuck? Am I still in Bella's apartment? W
When I wake up again, it's day time. The door leading to the balcony is open, and the white curtains are billowing into the house, commanded by a gentle breeze.I feel much better than when I woke up before.My phone is on the bedside cabin and I reach for it. A quick glance at the screen reveals it's almost noon. Hyun Bin must have left a long time ago, then.I climb down from the bed and head to the bathroom. I take a shower, then get dressed in a pair of sweats and a t-shirt from Bella's wardrobe.I head to the living room, planning to have a glass of water before calling Bella.I halt in the doorway when my eyes land on Hyun Bin. He's sitting at the kitchen counter, hunched over a tablet. I hurry over to him. "What are you still doing here?"He looks up, a smile lightening up his face. "Oh, you're awake. How are you feeling?"