Max's POV"Mono! Give me back my baby, oh God!" I cringed as I heard Zanaya scolding Mono after the other made little Ashton cried which the other responded with an apologetic look.I feel soft over the guy.He was doing derp faces with the baby and California giggled at the sight of it.I almost chuckle next to Cali when I noticed Zanaya’s "I'm-so-done" expression after taking the cute little child from SHADOW’s leader before letting Ashton crawl inside the mini playground that Seth and the rest of the boys had set up in the middle of the living room.Chaos.That's how everything had been after a year Zanaya gave birth to this little angel before us.They named him Zaye but Zanaya insisted on giving the baby another name, calling him Ashton from that band she used to gush over with.A month after she gave birth to this cute little Mochi, we had to get back to Korea due to our pending projects.Zanaya almost didn't make it because she kept crying, unable to ride the plane without her
Cali's POV"Are you seriously telling me that you two are still not back together?" Zanaya gawked at me and I just leaned my cheeks sideways on the table while she cut the vegetables, a few feet away from me, my hands spread, all the energy that I have left seeping out of my body.My body feels so tired these days.A long sigh escaped my mouth, my lips pouting at her words."It's not as if I can do anything about it," I mumbled which earned me an eye roll from her."Cali, the guy practically begged on his knees. But you thought you're so beautiful and you declined to his confession. So can you tell me again why I am still caring about your relationship?" she snickered and I moved my arm a little to cover my eyes, afraid that she'll notice the tears that are starting to form upon my tear ducts.Why does it hurt like a truck every time she reminds me of it?"Yeah, I turned him down. But that's because I was hurt." I told her. I had to stop abruptly when my voice started to shake. "Can't
Zanaya's POV"Seth!!!!!" I called for the umpteenth time the moment I lost him from my line of sight.With only one month after I give birth, a lot of things had already happened.The moment our feet landed at the airport, we were almost mobbed by our fans, taking pictures of us walking side by side. And of course, hand in hand.Thank God our baby took the next flight or it would have been bad. Regardless if people don't know about him yet, I don't want him to get suffocated at the airport because of the large number of people camping outside.We don't even know how people found out but the fans from Australia must have uploaded something on the internet and boom, Fans and Blinks were automatically there.Not to mention those persistent reporters.Ever since Seth announced about our secret marriage, both our agencies released the same statement confirming this fact.However, they did not disclose any more information.I can't even say how many but I guess half of the fans who were the
Sally’s POV"Oh my God, is that their baby?" Wendy exclaimed as we watch a replay of the viral livestream episode from SHADOW's channel.BH Entertainment has since deleted the video but fans were so quick to make a copy and it has since circulated the net for about two days already.Not only the whole Korea was shocked but the whole world as well seeing SHADOW had already made a major breakthrough.However, no statements had been released by either BH and BP Entertainment.And fans are going wild.I wonder how Zanaya and her members are pulling through on this.To be honest, there is nothing wrong with them having a baby. They are married for Pete's sake.But then again, they are celebrities, two of the most famous artists in the world right now to be exact. They have a massive fan base and if we're going to break down that fact, everyone should know that some fans don't easily accept facts and truth's about their idol's personal lives.Zaya must have been so stressed.To be honest,
Ashton's POV(Their child)"What time are you going home?"I leaned forward as I kiss my mom's cheeks. She was here at the kitchen preparing our breakfast. I saw her laugh as a big yawn escaped my lips."I don't know Mom. Around six? I'll make sure I'd be here before little chip's party" I answered before reaching for an apple sitting at the top of the counter. Soft chuckles escaped her lips, my eyes squinted a little at her reaction.It's Friday and I had to drop by the school to get a few things for that project I need to complete.It's our little chipmunk's sixteenth birthday and that sister of mine will have the biggest tantrum of the year if I come home late.The whole family will have dinner and I guess it's that time of the month again where the old ones will go hard on the party as what aunt Tokyo would say.It's been what? Like twelve years since SHADOW and WHISTLE happened and our parents had the best days of their lives.The level of success both their groups achieves was im
Altantis' POV (Ashton's younger sister)"C'mon baby, you're going to have so much fun," I rolled my eyes at my Mom's words and let her do my hair which she had been braiding since twenty minutes ago. She and the rest of my aunties were a big fan of Disney and much to my disappointment, my hair had been a victim of their crime ever since God knows when."Mom, I told you I'm okay. I'd rather stay in my room and read," I bit my lower lip as I continue nibbling with my index finger while my eyes busied itself reading on the book in front of me."It's your sixteenth birthday chip. Don't spend your day inside your room,""Mom, I knew you guys miss your girls. All of us knew that" I laughed.My mom was so persistent in throwing a birthday party for me when all of us - their children - knows the oldies use our birthdays as an excuse to get together.Two months ago, uncle Sky used Y and Z's birthday to throw a huge party. What forty years olds do chicken fight in the garden when it wasn't even
Tokyo's POVA groan escaped my lips after I saw Alex, my childhood friend and co-artist, winked at me after catching me staring at SHADOW's Golden member. Grey is one-seventh of that famous boyband in the world and my nemesis.Alex chuckled at my irritated expression and I would be lying if I'll say that I'm not tempted to raised my middle finger on him.I would if we are both not standing in front of a huge crowd and several more artists as we attended an Awards show where both of us are present. And me being an artist like him makes it harder for me not to see him.As much as I would like to knock some sense over my childhood friend, I decided otherwise. I will not let him have the satisfaction of having another secret that he can hold against me.A long sigh escaped my lips as I focus my attention to the crowd before me.However, my brain seems to have a mind of its own since I found myself reminiscing a scene that had happened two years ago, back when I was still a trainee and the
Tokyo's POV"Ahhhh!" I blew some air from my mouth as I try to catch my breath."I swear this is going to kill me one day," I muttered as I drop on my knees after six long hours of practice.It doesn't matter if we have a comeback or not. There are days in which we have to practice really hard with our choreographers to make sure we aren't slacking and to keep us in shape.Anyways, these practices are being put to a good use because there are times when we are being booked for a performance with an ample amount of preparation.My eyes landed on my other members who were busy with their phones.Zanaya smiling, no doubt, she's messaging her boyfriend, Seth.It hasn't been long since they had a huge fight and broke up but I don't even want to go into details with that. I'm just glad they are back together.I checked on the other side and noticed Max's brows furrowed. Two things, it's either she's reading something that doesn't amuse her, or someone with a 4d personality is bugging her, S
Cali's POV"Okay, this is so upsetting. Why are you able to go around like this when I was close to going crazy after I just gave birth to Ashton?" Zanaya scowled as we sat on the couch, on her hands were a bowl of nachos that we've been munching since she arrived. "We married two different men, Zanaya. They think and act the exact opposite like each other," I chuckled as Zanaya pouted. It's cute how she'd start whining about it."But it's unfair! You always have this time to chitchat with us not worrying that your baby will cry," I saw Storm shaking his head from afar. He was seated while he watches Ashton stare at our baby who was sleeping on the crib. Ashton was simply standing and staring at her in awe. He can hear our conversation as well as Seth. Storm takes care of our child. He likes to be hands-on and is always insisting that I take a rest. "Zanaya, our case was different. You kinda have a postpartum then which I don't. Plus, Storm may have gotten quite a few notes seeing
Cali’s POVI was literally lost about everything that was happening. Just then, the sound of Ashton's voice filled the room. "Aunt Chu!" my eyes turned towards Ashton the same moment their eyes snapped towards mine. Ashton stood up and walked towards me. "Aunt Chu, this yours?" he asked innocently and my eyes widened when he gave me a ring, a diamond one. Max and Tokyo's gasped filled the room while Zanaya was squealing. What the hell? Why were they acting like that? "Yah!" Storm's voice echoed the room and he looked so pissed off. Now, even Seth immediately kneeled beside the two. "I swear I just put it on top of the table. I didn't know Ashton will take the ring," he pleaded and my jaw almost dropped on the floor. So, this ring was Storm's?I saw how the girls were all acting giddy and excited. The place... The balloons and ribbons... The snowballs... The photos... Is this what I think it is? Slowly, my hands covered my lips as I started to shake. "Oh my God..." I whis
Cali’s POV"How long have you've been dating?""Storm! Do your members know about your relationship from the beginning?""What are your next plans?""California! What do you think about your fans' reaction? Now that all of WHISTLE is in a relationship, your fans are organizing a boycott! Are you going to disband?!""Storm! What can you say about the rumors that it was Cali who probably gave motive-”?The reporter wasn't even able to finish as Storm stopped midway after letting me in first, even covering my head for support. He faced the reporters particularly the last one who seemed taken aback at Storm's actions. He can be very intimidating. "First of all, it was me who made a move first," he started and all of the reporters kept their mouth shut. The power that he holds. "Second, when she first met me, I was merely Storm and she doesn't have the slightest idea that someone with a stage name of SHADOW’s Storm exists. And even so, Cali isn't the type of person who clings into some
Cali's POV"Cali, why are you here? You are supposed to be preparing for your press conference..." my boss asked and I bowed in greeting as I moved forward. He was sipping his coffee while reviewing a few documents he has in front of him. I can't remember how many times I've come here in this office, all because of my relationship with Storm. And every time I go out, it's either me crying or me being on my loneliest state.This specific office had never given me a good memory. The news about my debut anything good was all delivered on a conference hall downstairs. Sometimes, I dread coming in here. "Boss..." I started. There's this fifty percent chance that this talk wouldn't bring me any good like the past ones but I gotta try. "I know I've been pushing my luck a lot of times already but again, I want to ask for your permission," I started. He wasn't looking at me but that didn't stop me from speaking my thoughts. "I promise; I will work harder. I will make sure this relationshi
Storm's POV"I can't believe you're doing this," I turned around and saw Raze, struggling as he ties down the ribbons. I just passed him another set to finish. I was about to speak when we were startled after one balloon popped. "Yahhhh!!!" I glared at Sky and Grey who's playing. Seth was giving out a v-sign while grinning. To think that he's already married with a kid, he sure still acts a lot like Grey and Sky still. Well, he's almost of the same age after all. "Yah! Why do I have to do this when you're the boyfriend?" Raze snickered but continued tying the ribbons. "Right. I haven't slept since last night. Can't you like, get an organizer for this stuff or something?" Demo asked and I threw him my slippers. "You just woke up! So much for being my friend," I scowled and he laughed adorably. ", are you sure about this? I mean, this is something else. You're gonna have to live like how Seth and Zaya used to," Mono asked and I saw how all the boys focus where on me. My eyes shi
Cali's POV"What's happening? I thought everything was settled?" I paced back and forth as the girls try to pacify me. It hadn't been two weeks after Max and Sky revealed their relationship to the public and here we getting the biggest downfall on our careers after my relationship with Storm had been revealed. "Cali..." Zanaya was looking at me in worry while Tokyo and Max checks on the articles online. They were using Tokyo's laptop. It was there, on every social media platform, photos of me and Storm, from our dates when I was a trainee, those days when we got back together, and even those days when we already broke up. Everything was there and it scares me. I just woke up and everyone was in panic. I thought it has been taken cared of? Storm was not here and was still in their company. Our managers had gotten our phones because everybody has been contacting us. Fans are possessive. Imagine finding out Zanaya's marriage with Seth. That was more than enough to shake our career
Cali's POV"Cali..." the girls spread their arms and engulfing me in a hug. My lips quiver and I felt them brushing my hair and rubbing my back. It has been three days after the incident in which Storm had to leave the house after our managers decided it's best that we part ways after what happened. Everybody was frantic and I was so out of it that Storm had to call me every now and then to make sure everything was okay. His focus was all on me, how I was doing, if I've already eaten. He was so selfless I feel like I don't deserve him. Our boss didn't talk to me. I was never called to the seventh floor. Instead, a lot of meetings had happened and Storm told me they're trying to figure things out. What it is or their plans, I don't have any idea until we saw the articles on the internet about Sky and Max's relationship. Photos of their dates were shown. I was surprised to see multiple photos taken on multiple occasions too. So now I wonder if Boss had a lot of instances in which
Cali's POV"Sorry son, I know how much you suffered because of me," my father stated and it broke my heart to hear him say those words. I felt the air feeling like it was being taken out of my lungs. Why? Why did Storm suffer because of him? Did he do something to Storm? Curious, I stay glued hiding behind the wall. "It's all my fault and I will forever repent on my sins. If I didn't gamble, if that reporter didn't see you helping me, then BP Enterntainment wouldn't have to do something about it. You wouldn't have to sacrifice your love for her. You did a lot just so she can reach her dreams," my father added and I felt my world started crumbling in front of me. My knees weaken and it was as if my soul was being extracted from my body. What did I just hear? No. Storm didn't deliberately leave me a few years ago. He did it for me. Gambling is illegal in Korea and I can't believe my father actually even do that. "I'd do it again if I have to," my lips quiver at Storm's words.
Cali's POV"Are you sure this is a good idea?" I heard Storm's voice. My brows furrowed. He'd been acting so weird lately. It's been so long since he last went to our house and today is my father's birthday. We agreed that he'll drop by our house for dinner. Actually, I forced him into it. This was not the first time he'd visit our house but this will be the first time after I debut. Come to think of it, ever since we got back together, he never went to our house like he used to. Storm was close to my family. My Mom love him so much and my father adored him the same way. Even after we broke up then, I never heard my family saying anything bad about him. "We've talked about this Storm. It's my father's birthday," I told him in a stern voice. I felt his hand on mine tightening a little. Why is he so tense? He looked at me nervously. We were on the van together. "Did you tell them I'm coming?" he asked again and I raised an eyebrow at him. "It was meant to be a surprise? Or do yo