Byung sat down at his bar drinking golden light champagne. Placing his hand on his head he could not get the thought of Ayame out his mind, he leaned his head back gazing up at his well printed ceiling.
"Byung." Anthony said walking into the room.
"...what?'' Byung said still gazing up at the ceiling.
"Don't drink too much tonight will ya, you have to get up early enough tomorrow." Anthony said walking up behind him.
Byung turned around looking at Anthony. "I can do whatever I please." He said finishing his drink.
Anthony scoffed pacing. "Right...But who is the one getting you all these gigs and deals."
Byung smiled sarcastically placing his glass onto the counter. "True but who is the star here" He raised a brow.
"Ha...Well the star better not forget who's the one keeping his little dark ass secret." Anthony pointed at Byung with a tone.
Byung smirked slowly getting up from his chair. Squinting his eyes he quickly grabbed Anthony around his neck slamming him on the counter looking into his misty green eyes that were widen. "And YOU better not forget who is the one that is not feeding on your delicious fleshy skin even though it tempts me every goddam day." Byung grunted squeezing his fingers deeper around Anthony's neck.
"O--okay." Anthony stuttered with a faint voice. Byung let go of Anthony.
Adjusting his suit. "I don't want to have this conversation again..." He said before walking out the door.
[Friday 10:30 Am Cath City cafe ]
Min Jun and Ms.Walcan sat down in the cafe. "Are you excited for the music awards Min Jun?" Ms.Walcan asked taking a sip of her hot vanilla coffee.
Min Jun tapped his finger on the table. "Yes very, but I am nervous."
Ms.Walcan placed her coffee down staring at Min Jun with a smile. "I know you are but don't be."
Min Jun smiled back. "I will try not too..." He said softly.
Ms.Walcan saw a camera light reflect from the window. Looking out the window she had a unpleasant expression come upon her. "Dam it." She muttered.
What?" Min Jun questioned.
"Look." Ms.Walcan said pointing out the window. Min Jun looked and saw Byung being surrounded by paparazzi.
"You look great Mr.Jung!" "Are you thrilled for the music awards!" Paparazzi shouted following Byung. Byung hid his face as Anthony and bodyguards guide him down the street.
"I don't understand how he is so much popular with a personality like that...Anywas come on we still got to find you the perfect outfit." Ms.Walcan said leaving a $20 tip on the table.
Ms.Walcan and Min Jun shopped around in the men clothing store to find a perfect outfit. "I think this suit looks well with your eyes." Ms.Walcan said grabbing a dark blue suit from the racks.
Min Jun gave a slanted look. "You don't like it?" Ms.Walcan asked.
"It's okay but...I'm tired of wearing suites to every event." Min Jun said honestly. Ms.Walcan sighed with a smile looking for dress shirts and pants. "Oh what about this!" She said amused as she held up a long sleeve white shirt with ruffles and glitter. "I don't know..." Min Jun said.
"Come on Min Jun this shirt definitely goes well with your looks, only thing you need is some pants, you should want to stand out amongst the crowd." Ms.Walcan said placing the shirt against Min Jun. Min Jun looked at Ms.Walcan seeing how she was excited. With a smile he nodded his head okay. "Great." Ms.Walcan said placing the shirt on her arm.
Min Jun rubbed his fingers through his hair. "I need to dye my hair too."
Ms.Walcan took her phone out of her purse. "Okay what day and time?" She asked. Min Jun placed his hand on his mouth thinking. "Today."
Ms.Walcan stared at Min Jun. "Today are you sure? What if you change your mind." She asked. Min Jun smiled saying that he was sure.
[Wednesday night Music Awards]
Minutes before the music awards, everyone sat down chattering in the auditorium. Min Jun held his hands together feeling his legs shake uncontrollably. Ms.Walcan saw Min Jun nerves, she smiled placing her hand on top of his hand. "Don't be nervous Min Jun you got this." She whispered to him.
Min Jun smiled trying to ease his nerves but his heart was racing. The auditorium lights slowly went low as the stage lights brighten. A woman in a all black dress walked on stage with a wave as the audience clapped for her. She stood in the center of the stage. " Thank you everyone for coming to this special night to congratulate our best celebrities!" She clapped. Turning her head she looked at a man that was sitting in the audience. "Now I will like to welcome Mr.Alan Smith to the stage! The number one producer in Cath City."
The Audience clapped, watching Mr.Smith come onto stage kissing the woman on the side of her cheek. Raising his hand in the air he quiet down the audience. "Thank you everyone I just wanted to say I am grateful to be known as a great producer I have made many stars high top celebrities and I am willing to do that again." He smiled. Holding his hand out the woman gave him a piece of paper. "Since I been a producer I have watched many great celebrities come and go, with that being said..." He looked up. "My biggest reward tonight is to produce this hard working artist with great success and passion...Min Jun!"
Min Jun eyes widened with shock and disbelief. The Audience cheered as the light shined on Min Jun gleaming outfit and black shiny hair. With a joy of scream Ms.Walcan hugged Min Jun tightly. Still in disbelief Min Jun felt tears of joy come into his eyes. Walking onto the stage he waved happily giving Mr.Smith a hug. Mr.Smith continued to read the paper as he called out Ayame name. Ayame went on stage with a bright smile across her face. Min Jun heart skipped a beat seeing how the lights glistened on Ayame as it showed her beauty, the way her hips and upper body appeared through her silk golden dress and her hair laid down her back. Min Jun couldn't help but admire her.
Glaring at her by his side everything around him felt shut out. He saw Ayame clapping looking at the audience. He smiled until his smile faded, seeing Byung walk onto the stage. He pressed his lips together in disappointment. Byung gave Ayame a hug smirking at Min Jun. Min Jun turned his eyes away.
"These three talent artists have earned my respect and gratitude I'm happy to work with them and bring them higher in the music industry. Thank you!" Mr.Smith clapped.
Cameras and lights flashed as celebrities walked on the red carpet. Min Jun stood next to Ayame taking pictures, he smiled feeling the touch of her hand next to his. "Min Jun put your arm around Ayame waist." A photographer said placing his camera up. Min Jun lightly touched Ayame waist, he then felt someone hand. Looking up he saw Byung hand on Ayame waist. Byung pulled Ayame close to him a little, Min Jun frowned at Byung with a small expression.
"Min Jun!" Ms.Walcan called out to him.
Min Jun walk towards Ms.Walcan. Ms.Walcan gave him a big hug. "I'm so proud of you I knew you could do it." She held his hands. Min Jun smiled but turned his head at Ayame and Byung.
"This seems like a dream." Ayame said still posing for the photographers.
"It happens when you work hard for it." Byung said looking at Ayame. Ayame looked up at Byung. With a small smile Byung gently placed Ayame hair behind her ear to get it out of her face. Ayame took a deep breath feeling Byung hands gracefully touch her hair.
Ayame grandmother waited by the limousine, seeing Ayame walk towards her she gave her a hug. "I'm proud of you Ayame." Her grandmother smiled.
"Thank you." She said closing her eyes feeling the warm embrace. Getting inside the limousine she twiddle the golden card that Mr.Smith gave her. Thinking about Byung she felt her lips spread with a small smile, she took a deep breath shaking her mind off the thought of Byung.
Ms.Walcan told Min Jun she was going to call Mark for the car. Min Jun waited by the railings seeing how his shirt sparkled in the lights. "Nice outfit it really is something..." Someone said. Min Jun turned around seeing Byung.
"Yeah..." He said standing up to Byung.
Byung smirked walking around Min Jun. "So a high top producer wants to work with us huh." He said.
Min Jun eyes followed Byung. "Are you surprised?" Min Jun asked.
Byung stood in front of Min Jun. "No not really surprised, just you know wondering how a high top producer can work with someone who is barely know..." Byung tilted his head at Min Jun with a smile.
Min Jun frowned. "I..." He began to say.
Byung leaned his face close to Min Jun. "You will what huh?" Byung questioned leaning his ear to Min Jun mouth. "Come on don't be shy say it." Byung said.
Min Jun lips quivered but with force he spoke. "You may have attacked me once but I'm not afraid you." Min Jun eyes stared seriously.
Byung scoffed at Min Jun, looking directly at him. "Then do something." He smiled.
Min Jun fist began to tremble with anger.
"Just as I thought...you won't do nothing, you can't hide who you are and you will NEVER make it past me to the top." Byung said clinching his teeth together. Min Jun lowered his eyebrows. "That might be true but I have one thing and that is respect!" Min Jun yelled out punching Byung in his face. Everyone stopped, seeing Min Jun fist swipe against Byung face.