“Are you drinking coffee again? I told you to stay away from anything that contains caffeine, didn’t I?” Himchan furrowed his eyebrows, his eyes burning holes through the computer screen.

Himchan’s being the over-controlling husband again, and it’s really driving CL crazy. He had his reasons, though – pretty good ones too, for that matter. Caffeine is not something pregnant women should consume on a regular basis. Not only it is bad for their health, but also the babies they’re carrying. Although there has been a continuous debate on the said issue, Himchan still didn’t want to take the risk.

“Chillax, it’s just one cup,” she reasoned.

“Yeah, just one cup, all right! The next thing you know, you’re craving for another cup, then another one, and it goes on and on,” he knew that he shouldn’t have been too hard on her but Himchan just couldn't help it, especially not when it concerned his wife’s well being.

Truthfully, CL wasn’t really a coffee person before this. She didn’t hate it, but she didn’t necessarily love it either. Weirdly however, ever since she’s pregnant, she’s been having this constant craving for coffee – Iced Americano, to be quite exact. No matter how hard Himchan tried to prevent her from having some though, CL somehow always had her ways to get her hands on it, and that really drove him over the edge sometimes.

“The doctor said I can have up to 200mg of caffeine per day. Geez! Besides, you are the one who is obsessed with coffee, and now your babies want it too! They should really have a rehab for caffeine addicts or something!”

“My babies? Aren’t they your babies too? Last time I checked, I made love to you, not to myself,” Himchan retorted, a bit offended by what CL just said.

“You know I did not mean it that way,” this time, it’s CL who felt offended.

“I know, I’m sorry. Just one cup, okay? Just. One. Cup,” he tried compromising, stressing the last three words sternly.

“Fine, just one cup,” CL rolled her eyes in defeat.

“Promise?”

“I promise, Channie. Look, don’t worry too much about me, okay? I know how to take care of myself. The eonnies and your mother are always checking up on me too, so there’s no need to worry,” she explained, hoping that Himchan would stop worrying already.

Himchan sighed. He knew that his mother and the other 2NE1 members were always there to take care of his wife for him. Heck, it was him who actually asked them for that favour. Still, he couldn’t help but to worry about her. Maybe he’s just being a paranoid, or maybe he just loves her too much. “I know, I know. I just hate it that I cannot be there with you, to protect you,” he suddenly pouted, resting his chin on what looked like a coffee table.

That’s right, they’re separated yet again. B.A.P was invited to perform at an award show in Taiwan and they’re going to have a fansign event for their Taiwanese Babys the day after. Their trip would only take three days, though. But still, three days to the couple felt like three long years.

“What are you laughing at?” Himchan raised his eyebrow.

“Nothing,” CL chuckled

“No, there is something, tell me.”

“You’re cute when you’re all worried like that,” she confessed, stifling a giggle.

“Pfft,” he stuck his tongue out in response before letting out a heavy sigh, “Well, I’ve got to go now. The boys are actually waiting for me downstairs.”

CL, too, heaved a sigh upon hearing that. She wanted to talk to him more. It’s only been a day but she has already missed him like crazy. “Okay, take care, Channie. I love you,”

“I love you too, beautiful. Say hi to our babies for me, will you?” he replied with a wide grin while waving his hands goofily.

“Babies, your daddy says hi,” Himchan couldn’t help but giggle seeing his wife talking to her baby bump, it’s one of the cutest things he had ever seen.

“All right, I’ll call you again tonight, okay?” Himchan gave her a flying kiss before disconnecting the call abruptly, he’s just afraid that he wouldn’t have the courage to do so if he continued seeing her beautiful face.

“I’ll be waiting,” CL sighed, smiling bitterly at the dark computer screen.

***

Himchan to Minzy:

No more coffee for your CL eonnie, got it? I’m counting on you, Minnie.

Minzy to Himchan:

Noted! No more coffee or anything with caffeine for our leader, yes sir!

p/s: DO NOT EVER CALL ME MINNIE EVER AGAIN OR I’LL BUY CL EONNIE A GALLON OF COFFEE!!!

Himchan to Minzy:

Whoa, pms much… minnie? XP

Minzy to Himchan:

Call me minnie one more time and our deal is off! I’m being serious here… weakling. >:p

Himchan to Minzy:

Hey, I am not a weakling!

Minzy to Himchan:

Ha! Says someone who’s always sick and prone to accidents, oh yeah you are totally not a weakling. :p You need to do a lot of work out, oppa.

Himchan to Minzy:

Nyeh, whatever. Just take care of your eonnie for me. OR ELSE I WON’T GIVE YOU YOUR GIFT!

Minzy to Himchan:

Oh? What gift? :D

Himchan to Minzy:

That’s a secret. First, you gotta do what I asked you to do~ ;)

Minzy to Himchan:

Fineeeee! -_-”

Himchan to Minzy:

That’s uri maknae! ^^ Hehehe, thank you! ;p

***

“Again,” CL said in a very commanding voice.

2NE1 has been in the studio for six hours straight, recording their new single which was fully written and composed by none other than their leader, CL. Just like G-Dragon, she’s one hell of a perfectionist artist. She wanted everything to be perfect, from the vocals to the feelings they’re portraying to the entire production of the song. To some people, she might seem like a fussy or an unreasonable person but to her, she just wanted the best for their fans. She didn’t want to release something that she thought was lacking. Their fans have done a lot for them, 2NE1 wouldn’t even be where they are now if it weren’t for them, and presenting them with a great song was the least she could do to thank the fans.

“Minji-ya, your notes are great but your voice lacked emotions,” she said once again before resuming the recording session.

“Okay,” Minzy replied simply.

They spent another half an hour doing Minzy’s parts but CL was still not that satisfied with the outcome. “That’s enough, let’s just take a break for a while,” she let out an exasperated sigh.

Poor Minzy, she thought that she had done everything that she could. She really didn’t want to disappoint their leader, but she did. Bom noticed the sad expression on their maknae’s face and approached her, “Maknae-ya, you did great!”

“But-”

“I am telling you the truth. You did very well today, it’s just that your CL eonnie is having a rough time. Just cut her some slack, okay?” said Bom again and Minzy nodded; her eonnie was true, their leader was indeed going through some tough times and Minzy reminded herself not to take anything she has said personally.

While Bom was busy motivating their maknae, Dara noticed that CL was staring intensely at her phone. In fact, she’s been doing that a lot since they first stepped into the studio. Dara couldn’t really point a finger on anything but she got a feeling that something was rather off. “What’s wrong, CL-roo?” asked Dara with a rather cheery voice, just so not to worry the leader.

“H-huh? What do you mean what’s wrong?” CL snapped back from her train of thoughts.

Dara got up from her seat and brought her face closer to CL’s, her eyes scanning every part of it, startling the latter. “I don’t know, you seem out of yourself today,” she sat back down, leaving CL dumbfounded.

“Oh, nothing. Just a little tired,” CL replied half-heartedly.

“Then maybe we should stop recording for today and continue to-”

“No!” CL suddenly shouted, startling everyone in the studio, “I mean, let’s just finish Minzy’s part and then we’re done.”

“Okay.” the other members said simultaneously, quite flustered.

Before CL could proceed with the recording though, two men suddenly barged in, switching off every computer in the room.

“Ji-Jiyong oppa, what are you doing?” CL was beyond shocked and confused at that moment.

“We’re just doing our job as your seniors and your oppas,” Taeyang replied with an innocent smile.

“B-but we’re not even finished yet. W-wait-”

“You can take her home now,” Jiyong instructed the other three with a straight face and Dara immediately did what they were told.

CL was very persistent on rebelling against the two men but later gave up when GD threatened to tell Yang CEO on her and ban her from the studio until she gives birth. Making music’s a big part of her life and there’s no way she would let go of that opportunity. Not now, not ever. In the end, she agreed to call it a day and rest at their dorm. After all, she hasn’t visited the place and spent a girly time with the other members for a long time, and tonight, she would do just that.

***

[CL’S POV]

I sighed as I plopped myself down on the black sofa and scanned the entire living room. It felt really great to finally be back at the dorm. A chuckle slipped from my lips as I remembered the times when Bommie eonnie would stuff with corn while wearing a face mask, when Dara eonnie would bother me with her Tamtam, and when Minzy would show us her aegyo just to annoy us. I didn’t realise how much I’ve missed this place, how much I’ve missed the girls.

“Eonnie, why are you cooking ramen?” I couldn’t help but laugh looking at the maknae giving the eldest eonnie a lecture in the kitchen.

“I thought you guys loved my ramen, no?” Bom eonnie asked, confused.

Minzy just sighed at her slowness, pinching the bridge of her nose. “Yes, we do. But are you really going to feed CL eonnie with ramen?”

With agape and her eyes widened, Bom eonnie finally grasped everything. For a moment there, she has totally forgotten that I was pregnant. Immediately, she threw all the ramen she’s cooking into the bin and called their manager to buy take-outs instead.

“Heol! Such a waste of precious ramen,” Dara eonnie said, rather disappointed; after all, she’s a ramen addict.

I just giggled, shaking my head in amusement as I watched them bickering in the kitchen. I was about to stop them when a ring from my phone interrupted me. I instantly grabbed it from inside my bag and answered it, thinking that it was Himchan. “Channie!” I cried almost too excitedly but weirdly, it was silent.

I looked at my phone only for it to show an unknown number. Creepy, very creepy. I have been having these weird phone calls since Himchan left yesterday. At first, I thought it was just some kind of a prank or someone might have dialed the wrong number, so I just ignored it. This was the first time that I’ve actually answered the call but the person on the other line just kept quiet.

“Look, if this is some kind of a silly prank, please stop. It is really not funny. I will report you to the police if you call me again,” I said with a stern voice, not wanting to sound like I was affected by it, which I was.

“You wouldn’t do that, Chaerin-shi.”

TO BE CONTINUED.

A/N: As promised, here's a new chapter for y'all! I hope you enjoyed it! :D If you like it, feel free to subscribe, vote and leave your comments! Thank you! ^^ Oh and btw, who do you think the mysterious caller was? Any guesses?