Everyone has secrets. May it be the most innocent person you know, or the worst one to live. We are all protecting something. Maybe someone. It's up to the person holding it in what reason they have to continue living in such kind of situation. However, not every secret is meant to be kept. And not everything can be hidden from the eyes of other people, forever.
"Okay. So Riv.." the interviewer clears his throat and the camera automatically focuses on the mentioned person. "To start this interview, after shutting out the industry and started to live anew like a normal person, how's your life so far? How are you doing?"
"Well, must say, I am doing good, yeah! Although I lived most of my life before as a public figure, I definitely love the feeling of living my life like I own it.." Riv pauses, "don't get me wrong. I love what I was doing in the past, that was my passion. But to be able to do your other dreams and grow as an individual— that's it! That's what I love." despite of being the face of his generation, he smiled shyly.
"Yes. And you sure are lucky to be able to experience it after working that long and have fans to always support whatever makes you happy." the other guy politely points out the audience' spot, Riv's fans who appear at the studio to express their never fading love and support to the singer.
"Absolutely." Riv nods, waving his hand to them. "I was actually shocked when I saw them from the backstage." he laughs. "Didn't expect some of them would actually come after ten years.. Yet, here you are guys. Our be-LOVEDs, my Meirivs, thank you so much. You know guys how thankful I am to each one of you. As always, you are a part of me— of us. That will never change, okay?"
Almost everyone's heart in the studio races and flutters upon seeing the smile that made them fall in love for a decade. As someone as magnetic as Rikah Xiao or also known by his stage name; Riv, it was expected that you had atleast felt feelings not only with his mesmerising singing but his undeniably stunning visuals.
The crowd cheered and the venue was filled with overwhelming warmth even from a small group of Riv's supporters. "We love you, Riv!" they shouted. Some are waving their paper banners, some are showing their phone's screen, some even brought their lightsticks!
Meanwhile, there are also other people in the studio who are not actually a fan or was too young to witness the group's success before. There are just few of them though. But of course, being the guy that he is, Riv acknowledges them and asks the questioner. "Wait. There are other young audiences here right?" he asked him and the latter nods. "Ah, I should've introduced myself properly." Riv touches his nose— his habit and signature gesture. He stands up and gets himself ready to do their group's introduction greeting.
"Forever together, forever LOVE(R)! It's Riv! I know it's been a while." he chuckles playfully, changing their famous line a little. "It was actually, 'Forever together, forever LOVE(R)! It's LOVE(R), everyone! Hello'. But since I am just the only one here, I don't know where are the other lover boys," he sarcastically says the last part. "I changed it to 'It's Riv! I know it's been a while'. Also because I wandered around for ten years. Haven't faced a single camera and didn't interact with a lot of people for a very long time. That's a choice though. It's like I entered into seclusion after a fierce battle." he chuckles but a bitter smile was visible in his lips.
When he bows, he goes back to his seat. "Aiya! I kinda miss the old times." he sits like an old man, slumping on his ass with a heavy sigh that made his fans crack a laugh. That was one of young Riv's goofiness.
Riv was the main vocalist of the influential pop group LOVE(R) that brought massive accomplishments and recognitions for the past ten years of their idol life. In his early days, he had been such a wonderful and lovely guy; born to an upper class family. Wealthy without his job, even. The gods and goddesses favourite— blessing him with a beautiful face, sculpted body, whopping wealth, sincere personality, and insane number of talents. A boy that was a dear to his parents, darling to many people, and jealousy to those who lacks of something he definitely has. He was that kind of a person. Unfortunately, he was exposed on the dark world of entertainment in such a young age. He fell, helplessly, into a hole of different secrets and unending lies of the of an idol.