Hannah
Hyunmin has been a bit distant these past few weeks and I didn't know why, he was never the chatty type but we still talk and meet up at family gatherings or with friends. He only actually talks to me cause we've been close since childhood but now he seems have less time for me than before, I didn't know what was causing it but I'm determined to find out.
"Hyunmin! I'm bored today, let's go out for lunch"
I thought he was listening but he wasn't, he was busy chatting with someone on the phone and smiling so widely (which rarely does by the way), I couldn't believe me eyes, he hardly spends 20 minutes chatting with me but here he was completely distracted chatting with someone else. I startedd getting really curious and suspicious as to who has gotten his attention, he is behaving completely out of character.
"Are you even listening?"
"Hmm! What did you say?"
I heaved a sigh as shook my head lightly
"What's going on with you? You always so distracted these days and you're always on your phone, you also leave work earlier than usual. Is there something your not telling me?"
He placed his phone on the table and crossed his arms while giving me a stern look but he reminded silent.
"Look I know you don't like it when I pry into your business but am your friend for God's sake, you've been acting really strange lately and I'm worried so please tell me what's happening"
"Fine! you're right, I should tell you about you it myself"
"Alright then tell me"
"Michelle is my girlfriend, we started dating a few weeks ago"
I suddenly started to feel me head spin, I couldn't believe what I was hearing.
How? When? And where the heck did this happen?
I knew they're somehow close but I thought I warned Michelle to stay away from him, I never even thought much of the whole thing cause I would have never imaged that Hyunmin would look at a girl like her.
"Hannah! Are you okay? You suddenly look pale, Is everything alright?"
"I'm fine don't worry, uhm…..I still have some work to do so I'll go now"
"Okay then but are you sure you're alright"
"I'm alright"
I rushed back to my office in hurried steps cause I felt I was either going to faint or scream my lungs out.
I was so angry I smashed everything I could get my hands on, I needed something to vent my anger on.
"Ma'am! What's going on? pls try to calm down"
My assistant rushed in after hearing the crashing noises.
"Did I give you permission to come in? Get the heck out!"
"But ma'am..."
"Now!!"
I slumped on my chair after calming myself down, how could he tell me that he is dating that girl like it's nothing; how could he not notice that I'm in love with him.
I've loved him ever since we met for the first time in elementary school, I've tried to get his attention in way I could both subtle and directly, but nothing seems to work, it's like he is purposely feigning ignorance.
I've endured so much heartache watching him love someone else while I just remain a friend to him; first it was YeonJu and know it's Michelle, some black girl from another country.
Hell No!
I didn't lose him to YeonJu before ant I won't lose him to Michelle either. Hyunmin was always meant to be mine and I won't stop until he is, even if it means I have to get rid of an obstacle.
Again!
I won't hesitate to do it; I always see to it that I win anytime I take up a challenge and I'm not about to lose to Michelle.
A wicked grin spread across my lips as I declared in a low voice
"Prepare yourself dear Michelle cause am not bringing a fight, am bringing war"
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Michelle has been trying to have a certain conversation with Hyunmin but she had gotten the chance to do it, She has been hearing some of the staffs gossiping about her and Hyunmin saying she gets special treatment from him because they were dating.
She didn't want anyone getting the wrong idea though their opinions didn't matter to her, she believed it's better to keep their relationship out of the public eye considering the fact that Hyunmin is a very famous person and so is his entire family, it would a huge scandal if people found about them and the last thing she wanted was cause him any kind of trouble.
"Hyunmin"
He furrowed his brows at the serious tone Michelle used to speak.
"I need to talk to you about something"
"Please go ahead"
"But not here, let's talk at my place later tonight okay"
He nodded his head in agreement, She placed the file she wanted to give him on the desk.
"See you later Sugar"
With that said she left, Hyunmin couldn't help but feel anxious about what Michelle wanted to tell him. She sounded serious and a bit worried which was unlike her, He could only hope it wasn't something bad.
Michelle left the company a bit earlier than usual, she went to her apartment and anxiously waited for Hyunmin's arrival.
She was a bit nervous and she didn't know how to even start what she was about to say or what his reaction would be, she could only wait.
Ding Dong!
The door Bell's sound rang across the room, she knew it was him so she swiftly walked to the door.
"Come in"
Michelle led him to the living room and motioned for him to take a seat, her apartment wasn't too big or extravagant but it was neat and cozy.
Hyunmin could sense she was nervous from the way she was fidgeting, he gently placed his hand or hers in an attempt to calm her.
"You seem very nervous"
She shook her head "No I'm not"
"You were fidgeting and you only do that when you're nervous or anxious about something"
"Ooh! I guess you already noticed that habit mine"
"Alright, what do you want to talk to me about"
She heaved a sigh trying to calm herself
"These past few weeks have been so wonderful and I can't tell you how happy I'm to be with you but I think it's better if we keep thing this low-key"
Hyunmin's face creased, he was a little bit confused
"I don't get you"
"People ruin beautiful things, they don't like seeing two people happy especially when they don't have that kind of happiness, they won't hesitate to destroy it. What I mean is that we should keep our relationship a secret, you know like being less obvious"
He keep silent as he studied her intently
"You're a very famous person and so is your family, if word gets out about our relationship it'll be such a scandal, people can be really judgemental around here compared to the states and….."
She sigh again
"I just don't wanna cause you any kind of trouble, I won't be able to take it if you get dragged because of me"
Hyunmin gently reached for her face and cupped her cheeks with his palm, he tilted her head up so they were facing each other.
"You know very well that I'm not afraid of anyone and their opinions don't matter to me one bit, I love you and I'd fight the whole world for you, if it was up to me I would go up to the highest building in Seoul and yell at the top of my voice that I love you so that everyone can know you're mine"
Michelle chuckled softly at his silly imagination, his words always found a way to pull at her heart strings.
"But you do have a point, it's better to be inconspicuous about our relationship and besides, I'd hate to put you on the spotlight and expose you to peoples hateful words though I still plan on doing what I said earlier"
Michelle smacked his right shoulder and glared at him playfully.
"Ouch! what did I do"
"You're unbelievable"
Michelle brought her face close to his, She rubbed her forehead and nose against his which made him chuckle.
She loved hearing him laugh with his deep velvety voice.
"You are like a Cat anytime you do that"
"Well I think Cats are cute"
"No Cat is as cute as you are"
"Must you take advantage of every chance to be chessy"
"It's not my fault, I just love you so much"
Michelle smiled warmly and wrapped her arms around him, engulfing him in a hug as she whispered sweetly.
"I love you too Sugar"
Hyunmin smiled widely and hugged her back with the same intensity, he always felt at peace anytime she was in his arms.