On My Way To You - 11

Seunghyun~~ Lies

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I was surprised to see Jjangme fetching me from my villa that I share with my family. Park kept texting me yesterday reminding me of my first shooting day for my new movie “Tazza” so I naturally thought that she’ll be the one to accompany me. It’s been a week since we came back from our unexpected extended stay in the island because of the storm and I asked for a week of uninterrupted vacation. 

“Where’s Park?” I asked as I got comfortable in the company van.

“She’s busy looking for a new apartment” Jjangme answered.

“A new apartment?”

“She rented out the one she shared with …uhm -“Jjangne trailed off. “Anyway, she told me that she already has a taker, newlyweds actually, and that they want to move in by next week so she’s busy looking around for a smaller place for herself.”

I nodded. So, she really did it. Good then. A change in environment can help in moving on. 

I pursed my lips and concentrated on reading the movie’s script. I’ll have little to no time for resting the next 3 months. I sighed. The movie that I just finished shooting will open in 2 weeks and I’ll also be doing some interview rounds for promotion. Not only that, I also have a CF scheduled within the week.

Not that I’m complaining, I am grateful that I have a lot of things lined up. But sometimes … I wonder if all this is worth it … I sigh again. I briefly think back on my last relationship. I wonder why I was never satisfied. Sure, I enjoyed the time I spent will all my exes. But it’s just that. I was never tempted to stick to whatever relationship we had for too long. There was always something missing.  

It’s kinda like the character that I’m going to play in this movie. He’s always wanting for something more. Never satisfied. 

He’s a sad character, come to think about it. Oh well, since I can relate, I hope that I can translate that into acting.

I flip through the pages and began reading my lines out loud. I hope that the first shooting day will go well.

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We have been shooting for 16 hours a day for the past 3 days and my scenes will resume shooting in 2 days. I can sleep a little longer at last!

At least, that’s what I thought. Until someone came ringing my doorbell incessantly.

I live alone in my secret secluded house right in the outskirts of Seoul with my own private driveway leading from the street to my property. Only a few people in YG know about it. I don’t want reporters or fans camping out my gate like what they did when the media learned about the villa I had built for my family. I still stay there most of the time but it’s very far from work so it’s a necessity that I get a place for myself that easily accessible. It’s not that big for a bungalow type with only 3 bedrooms, all with their own T&B, one of which I converted into an office slash exercise room. The kitchen has modern design and equipment though I don’t really cook and I have a spacious walk-in closet as well. My favorite part of the house is the living room where I usually lounge around on the black leather couch watching sports channels or playing video games on my giant flat-screen TV. I don’t have a lot of furniture yet and I couldn’t be bothered to buy new ones. I am alone here, anyway. I even refused my Mom and sister when they offered to decorate it for me. 

Now, back to the ringing doorbell that’s driving me crazy. I groaned and with eyes barely open, I got up from bed and went to the door to see who it was from the security camera. 

Park’s eyebrows are almost meeting together and she doesn’t look too happy. In fact, I think that she’s ready to climb over the iron gate anytime soon.

Tightening the belt of my robe around my waist, I looked over the wall clock, with my right eye still closed from sleep and f*ck! 

I immediately pushed the button to open the gate and instructed Park to come in.

She marched right in and stared at me like I was a very disappointing child when I met her by the door. I was expecting her to scold me or something but she just let out a deep sigh and went past me to get inside.

“Where are your things? We have to leave. You’re late.”

I pointed towards my walk in closet. Jjangme together with a stylist prepared my outfit for today last night. Park checked them and apparently satisfied, laid them back on the couch where she found them.

“Have you had breakfast?” she asked, but after seeing my ‘just woke up look’, didn’t wait for my answer. “Where’s the kitchen?”

Pointing to the left, she walked past me again in a brisk pace and I followed her.

“Why do you keep following me?” she inquired without looking back at me. She’s busy looking at the contents of my fridge. “Go take a shower! We should have been on the road 30 minutes ago.”

I made an about face and took the shortest shower I’ve ever taken. Upon dressing, I noticed that my phone shows 16 missed calls and 7 messages, all from Park. 

Park prepared scrambled eggs and toast and I wolfed it down in record time.

“I didn’t have time to brew so drink this instead.” She poured orange juice into a glass from a tetra pack. “We’ll grab some coffee on the way.”

We were out the door in 5 minutes.

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I struck a huge deal with Reebok and I will do a lot of campaigns for them. Today, we will film a CF with Sohee as my leading lady. I’ve met Sohee before in numerous music shows back when I was still promoting as a rapper. She hadn’t made an impression on me back then although she was the most popular girl idol at that time. This was around the time I met Minah. So, yeah, you could understand why I wasn’t looking at other girls before.

Anyway, we arrived almost an hour and a half late. Thankfully, the director of the CF is someone I’ve worked with before so he went easy on me. Park handed out the coffee she bought when we stopped by Starbucks on our way to the shooting location to the crew and she bowed 90 degrees to all of them saying ‘sorry’ and ‘thank you’ for  the inconvenience we have caused in the delay of shooting.

To do my part, I worked diligently and as always, the photos came out magnificent if I may say so myself. I am not a braggart. I just tell the truth. I know that a lot of people find me handsome and manly and I’m proud of all the hard work I’ve invested to lose all those pounds way back when I was still an underground rapper. At first, I was skeptic when they tell me that I’m one of the best-looking celebrity in the industry. I mean, I spent most of my growing up years being the fat kid. 

Now, I’ve accepted the fact that girls will always fall on my feet whenever I cock my eyebrows at them or give them a smile. In a matter of minutes, I managed to charm all the girls in the shoot. Even Sohee. 

She mostly talked about the yester years when we would meet in music shows and how she’s jealous of my found success in acting. She said that she’s actually transitioning from being a singer to an actress. She asked for some advice and I gave her some. In one of the breaks for our fourth outfit, while we were waiting for the photographer and design team to finish their set-up, Sohee sidled up to me and casually asked about my manager.

“She looks familiar” Sohee said, glancing towards Park who was sitting at the corner busy with her phone. “She used to work with Jiyong, right?”

I nodded.

Sohee smiled. “Ah, now I remember. She was his stylist right? I used to see her a lot tagging along GD.”

Again, I nodded.

“What’s her name again? Park something…”

“Sandara.”

“Ah, yes. Sandara. I think GD calls her Dara” Sohee mused.

It looked like she was about to say more but then, we were interrupted by one of the staff. It’s time to resume our shooting.

It’s late and we’ll continue shooting early tomorrow morning, just in time for sunrise. I can still go home and sleep on my bed for 3 to 4 hours. I was looking forward to that thought as I made my way towards my assigned dressing room. I was held up by the director as asked me questions about the movie I’m currently filming. 

The door was ajar when I arrived there and I could hear female voices from the inside.

I took a peak when I heard Sohee say. “I’m very sorry, Sandara-shi.” Her back is facing me and she was bowing before a very perplexed looking Park. 

“Ah, Sohee-shi, please …” Park said, she looked like she was about to bow or pull Sohee to stand straight. “I don’t understand. What are you saying sorry for?”

Sohee seemed hesitant. “I don’t know if it’s right to bring up the past but you see, I never got the chance to meet with you personally before so I was unable to say my apology.”

I’m able to see half of Park’s face, unconcealed from Sohee’s back. Her eyebrows are together in confusion.

“I don’t understand …”

“I didn’t know that he was dating you at that time” Sohee said in a rush. “He led me to believe that he was free and single. He pursued me, you see … and I’m sure you know how sweet Jiyong can be when he wants to …” she gave a delicate shrug. “The fans loved it when rumors about us dating came out and we were happy … at least … until I found out about you.”

During Sohee’s speech, Park’s face has shown confusion, surprise, disbelief and hurt. 

There was some silence and it seemed that no one wants to break it first.

Finally, Sohee spoke. “I see that this has come as a shock to you. I didn’t mean to make you feel bad or anything … I just wanted you to know the truth. Jiyong and I … we could still be together but when I found out that he also had you, I just thought that it wasn’t right, you know? I’m a girl, too so I didn’t like it that he was two-timing us. So in the end, I broke up with him. He begged for me to stay and said that he was will break it off with you but he was just waiting for the right timing. He then explained that you were high school sweethearts and he was only staying with you out of loyalty … OMO!” Sohee exclaimed. “Unnie … are you crying? I’m so sorry!”

“N-No. No, I’m not. I’m fine.” I can see Park struggling to keep her smile.

“I think it’s time for me to go now. I’m sorry if I brought you pain but I just wanted you to know that I understand if you hate him right now. I heard that he’s dating CL, right?” Sohee patted Park’s arm. “I say good riddance.”

“Ah … yes” came Park’s awkward response.

“Oh well, I’ve done my part. I’ll see you tomorrow okay? I hope we can be friends. I heard you are TOP’s manager now?” Park nodded. “Super! I hope the 3 of us can be friends. Say, why don’t we all go out to dinner tomorrow? My treat!”

“Ah … I’ll check with Choi first.”

“If you don’t come, that means you don’t accept my apology …”

“It’s not like that …”

“I’m just kidding” Sohee said in a cheerful tone. “But, I’d really appreciate it if you can bring TOP with you.” And then added in a half whisper. “I heard he’s recently single.”

Park said nothing to deny or confirm that but gave a smile that looked more like a grimace.

“Bye now! See you tomorrow!”

Not wanting to be caught eavesdropping, I immediately ran my way back outside and made it appear like I was just walking just round the corner just in time when Sohee emerged from my room. 

I was surprised to see her expression. She has a smug look on her face and a glint of menace on her eyes. It’s definitely not the look of somebody who asked for forgiveness and then offered friendship. 

Seeing me, her face turned into a smile so bright I almost questioned myself if I saw what I saw a few seconds ago.

“Oppa!” she cried. 

“You came from my room?” I innocently inquired.

“Oh? Yeah …” she gave a sheepish grin. “I’m sorry I mistook your room for mine.” Her’s is right beside mine with a huge print out of her name on the door. If she thought that I accept her explanation, then she’s sadly mistaken. But, she’s playing the part of a dumb girl so I’ll let her. I remember she did say that she’s going into acting.

I passed by her and went to my door.

“It was nice working with you, Oppa! See you again tomorrow!” she waved happily.

I think I gave her a smile or a grunt or something before I turned the doorknob. Note to self, even cute girls can be scary.

I found Park with her arms folded on top of the dresser and her head was leaning on them. I cleared my throat very loudly in case she didn’t hear me come in.

She instantly sat upright and wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. “You’re back” she said and gave an exaggerated yawn. “I think I slept for a few minutes” she followed a fake yawn and wiped her eyes again. “Are you done?”

I nodded. Her eyes look suspiciously moist and red but she was grinning like an idiot. 

“Great! Let’s go? I really need to go home.” She picked up the rest of my stuff and marched outside without waiting for me.

The ride home was quiet. Too quiet, in fact. 

I normally play music in the car but I was trying to be respectful of Park’s current mood, so even though I put on my Beats, I didn’t press play on my IPod. I was waiting for her to say something and in the event that she did, I wanted to be able to hear it. But she remained silent throughout the drive and I was strangely disappointed.

When we arrived at my house, we both got out off the car. I was quick to pick up all the bags to carry inside before Park had the chance to. 

“I guess I’ll see you tomorrow, then” she said, walking towards the driver side of the car.

“Park” I called.

She turned back to look at me.

“You don’t have to come with me tomorrow.”

Her eyebrows shot up.

“I heard you’re hunting for an apartment. Tell Jjangme to come with me tomorrow instead.”

Park shook her head. “Jjangme’s in Japan with the Winner boys. One of their managers got sick. You’re stuck with me until next week.” She doesn’t look thrilled with that prospect.

“I see” I said, nodding. “Don’t worry, I’ll wake up really early tomorrow.” I grinned, teasing her a bit.

She gave her trademark rolling of the eyes.”See that you do. Don’t forget to turn off the silent mode or else …”

“Or else what?” I challenged.

“I’ll let you sleep and won’t try to wake you. Then, your shooting will be cancelled and YG will receive a complaint about breach of contract and you will have to explain to him in person why you were unable to answer my calls or messages because you kept your phone on silent mode.” Park finished with one hand on her hip. “That is the ‘or else’.”

“You’re mean.” I semi pouted.

I was rewarded with a smile. Her first real smile that I’ve seen today. “And don’t you forget it” she warned, as she sashayed to the car and drove off to the night.

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The next day, Sohee was especially perky and flirty which annoyed me to no end. Of course, I pretended to be all smiles but inside, I was ready to call it a day. By lunch time, word has gone out that the entire crew will have a celebratory dinner. Finally, when the last sequence was done, I couldn’t move fast enough to leave. Thankfully, the next campaign won’t be in the next couple of months.

“Oppa, you’re coming with us, right?” Sohee called giving me a puppy dog look.

“Going where?” I asked.

Sohee lost her smile. “Didn’t your manager tell you?”

I pretended to think about it. 

Her eyes now show annoyance. “I asked her to tell you that I invited you to dinner.”

“Oh!” I said, “That! Yes, she did tell me.” In fact, that’s the first thing that Park told me this morning when she picked me up. She asked me if I wanted to go but I made a non-committal sound. I asked her if she wanted to go but she shrugged and said that she’s busy.

I smiled at Sohee. “I’m sorry but I really can’t. I have an early call time tomorrow and I need to study my lines. Mianhe.”

“It won’t take long, promise.”

“I’m really sorry. Maybe next time? Anyway, I heard the whole staff and crew is going so I’m sure you’ll have fun. Bye!” I turned around but not until I saw her disappointed face.

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I heard a screech from behind Sohee’s dressing room door. 

“I hate her!” Sohee’s voice came through the paper thin wall dividing our room.

“Of course you do” soothed another voice.

“I bet she planned this. I bet she let it slip to the rest of the staff that I’m treating dinner that’s why everyone’s coming. Aargh!”

“I bet she did.” I now recognize the little voice of her haggard looking manager.

“I really, really hate her! I bet this is her revenge for telling her about me and GD yesterday. She was acting so kind this morning when all along she has this planned behind my back.”

“She’s a two-faced b*tch” said the trusty manager.

“I know right!” I can imagine Sohee pacing around in the little dressing room. It’s a good thing that Park has already gone to get the car so she’s not here to hear Sohee’s rant.

“I don’t understand what GD saw in her” she continued. “I mean, she’s not even pretty, right?”

“Of course she’s not. She looks nothing compared to you.”

“Exactly!” cried Sohee. “So I don’t understand why GD picked her over me! ME! Can you tell me why would someone pick HER over ME?”

Silence. 

I stifled a laugh. The manager seemed to be at a loss for words for once. Tsk, the poor soul. To have to deal with a bipolar charge.

“GD definitely has no class.” That was Sohee’s voice.

“Yes, definitely.”

“Do you know what he said? He said that he loves her. He said that he may play around but his heart belongs to her. Can you believe that jerk?” I heard an unladylike snort. 

“But you should have seen Sandara’s face yesterday.” Sohee gloated. “I made her cry. Boo-hoo.” Cackled laughter followed. “Oh, it was so much fun seeing her cry. And I intend to see her suffer more now that we’ll be seeing more of each other.” Laughter again.

Not if I can help it, I say to myself as I exit the room.

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A/N:

Sorry if it took me too long to update …

I have another story in my head and it’s all I can think about lately. If only I can Bluetooth my thoughts to my computer I would so it won’t take too long for me to type out the words… I already have this story outlined and I can’t wait to get to the part where Donghae’s included but I simply don’t have the time.

So please be a little more patient and stay with me as I establish the relationship between the characters.

And, as always, no time to proofread …

Song for the day is Lies by BigBang=> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cv3phvP8Ro

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