I walked hurriedly to my sit. Shin, Min Jae, and Woo-jin were all looking at me curiously.
"What took you so long? People are already giving out gifts..." Woo Jin said pointing at the front. I could notice some celebrities who were talking to Mr. Chin and handing the gifts which were being handled by some attendants.
"Your boyfriend didn't take long up there... his father is looking for him.." Min Jae added and I could only clear my throat.
"I guess that's shy someone took so long to come back.... but seriously did you know that he is Mr. Chin's son?" Shin asked. This place is now getting uncomfortable and I can't wait to get out of there. This guy will make me say things that I shouldn't say.
"I didn't know..." I said and they looked so surprised.
"What?" Woo Jin said but I didn't even look at him. I wasn't going to say anything again. I'm just waiting for this to end and go home. Oh yeah, we came here all together but tonight we will be going different ways. Each to their own house. We've been busy preparing for this and tonight is the big night.
A lot was being said about us on the stage. We were the last ones to give the birthday gifts because we also had to perform a song for the night and fans. It was being displayed on the big screen at the front of our ten-year journey, all the sweet moments and all our songs. I could hear people clapping. I was sure our fans are crying right now because this is happening live stream. I wasn't even listening to whatever was being said, I know it's rude but my mind is just somewhere else. I can't stop thinking of Evel. I'm actually scared. I wanna be a good boyfriend, I want to help him, I want to be with him but the fear inside is just too strong.
"Why are you still seated we've been called up there..." Woo Jin said and helped me stand up. I was first surprised because the others were almost on the stage.
"Whatever you're thinking about just try to stop thinking about it... it's so evident that you are not here" He whispered once we were almost at the front. It was now time to put on a smiling face.
After giving our gifts to Mr.chin, we stood in a line. We were in white suits, the four of us. I was then handed the microphone but I passed it to Shin who was next to me. He didn't even look at it and passed it to Min Jae who passed it to Woo Jin. Everyone was laughing as we did this. We all have the same fear, of talking in front of crowds. When we are performing we do it better but when it's about occasions like this nine of us can do it. The laughter was even more when Woo Jin was passing the microphone to the imaginary member next to him. His head was down as he did this. He must have wondered why the other person wasn't taking it because he raised his head slowly and looked beside him, only to realize there was no one. He then ran behind Min Jae and hid there. Min Jae being the good boy took the microphone from him.
"Uhm... Uh. Sorry about that" There were more laughs as people clapped. Thank God we have someone who's at least not shy as we are.
"I'm so happy and we are all happy to be here tonight with you guys... It's a big night, with two very important events...I am so glad to see the hall filled with you guys... Also to the fairies watching... I'm so happy that even though you couldn't join us physically tonight you still out there supporting us... We feel honored....and we are so happy uuhm to have your backs..." the claps and cheers were even more. It was like we were at a concert.
"So....we had our own different gifts for our Mr. Chin but we have one gift... It's from the four of us...Uhmm. I'm so happy tonight guys sorry...." He said amidst laughter. "Mr. Chin..." he said looking at him and then Mr. Chin walked towards him. People clapped when he hugged Min Jae.
Min Jae looked even happier than anyone else in the room.
"So I'm gonna hand him this..." he said giving it to Mr. Chin. It was a document in an envelope. Mr. Chin opened it carefully and read it through. You could tell the mixture of emotions as he read it through. He wasn't reading it loud, so no one could hear.
"Can I get a group hug?" He asked and we all moved and hugged him.
"Thank you guys so much... So so much... You'll always remain my four sons... I'm so happy... I was scared but I'm now happy." There was some tension in the room because no one else knew what was on the document.
"It's a contract renewal... It says that they are not disbanding and will continue doing music together, under FG entertainment company... We are not losing them... We are not,... It only requires my signature and then it's approved..." he said raising the contract up high. I'd never seen him this happy before and I was glad. Everyone stood up and clapped, and cheered.
Yes, that was the surprise we had planned. There was no way we were going to disband just like that. We've been through so much together and we would never stop at this. It was Shin who had come up with the idea and as you can see, it's perfect. We performed a song for the faires and then the party officially began, with everything important done, it was now time to party. I wasn't staying for the party because I was super tired and I also had a boyfriend to take care of. I first went outside to breathe some fresh air that was perfume free. I didn't go far but I just stood at the entrance. My eyes were wandering around when I saw two police cars parked just some meters from the entrance. I almost got a panic attack. My mind was all ringing about Axel. I walked back to the hall and to the washroom. I couldn't see him anywhere. I called and didn't see or hear him answer. I opened all the doors but I didn't see him either. I ran back to the hall which was filled with people and looked for him in between them but I couldn't spot him anywhere. The panic in me was increasing. Where was he? Was he in trouble? Had he run away? I then rushed back to the washrooms but he wasn't there. This could only mean one thing. He has either run away or in those police cars. I had to go and check.
I was about to open the door to walk out when someone opened it first.
"Hey, where have you been... I've looked for you everywhere... I was so worried...Where had you gone?" I was hugging him so right. I really had thought that something had happened.
"I was on the rooftop... wanted some fresh air... why are you so worried? Did something happen? You look like a scared puppy" he said and I pinched his ears. I was worried about him can't he see?
"Ouch, that was so painful... Are you guys done? The party is an all-night-long one... I can still wait for you.." he said pulling out of the hug. I didn't want him to wait. Honestly, I don't trust him, I don't trust that ill find him here, and I don't trust him being alone.
"No... you don't have to... let's go home" I said and then texted the others and told them I was leaving. They wanted me to stay longer but I can't.
"Just go and say goodbye to them in person... I'll be waiting for you outside...." he said and then left. He didn't give me a chance to object. Sometimes I wonder if he is a vampire or something because he has a habit of disappearing, he was here right now but I can't see him even after going after him.
I went to the hall and said goodbye to them. I then went to Mr. Chin to wish him a solo birthday.
"Are you leaving?... Why are you in such a hurry?" he asked after I had wished him and said goodbye.
"Have you had the chance to meet him? He always disappears so easily, especially in crowds... I'm sure he is gone already, he can't stand a lot of people.." he said almost in a whisper.
"Yes I've met him... we even got to talk..." he looked surprised at first but then nodded his head.
"That's an achievement... I'm amazed... do you want his number? I can give it to you so that you guys can communicate... But I can't guarantee that he will reply..." he said taking his phone from his pocket.
"I have his number already... don't underestimate me, sir..." I said jokingly and he smiled.
"He is cute, isn't he?... the world doesn't know I have the most handsome son... I've just heard that it's trending now.... that my son is now the most handsome man alive... I should have revealed him earlier.....lemme see off some of the guests..." he said and then patted my shoulder.