You’ve reached the venue 2 hours before the said event and there were a few people already inside having last minute preparations. “Ya, you told me Myungsoo will be here before the event, how come he’s still not here?” “Just…wait for a bit…he…he’ll surely come…” Sungjong tapped your shoulders and pretended to smile.

Less than an hour left and the people begin to crowd the place. You became nervous and your hands began trembling. “Sungjong, where is he?! Where is Myungsoo??!!” “…..he’ll be here any moment now. Just do your best later, don’t mind anything but your speech.” “But….. I need Myungsoo!! As in now!!!”

You reach for your phone on your pocket and dialed his number. Strangely, it was already unavailable. “What?! When did he change numbers! I swear this is his number!” You called again and again but it’s still unavailable. “Sungjong! I bet you have his new number, give me your phone!” “I don’t have!” “You’re lying! Give me!” Sungjong handed you his phone but still the same, unavailable so it was also his old number.

“Ottoke, OTTOKE?!” “Minkyung-ssi.” A lady then approached the both of you. “You can go backstage now. It will start in a few minutes.” “NO! I’m still waiting for someone!” “You should go Minkyung! I’ll…I’ll call you if I spot him already.” Sungjong murmured. You then followed the lady backstage.

“Minkyung! My daughter!” Your dad suddenly appeared and hugs you. “Omo, why are you trembling so much? Don’t be nervous, appa is here.” He smiled. “Appa, where’s Myungsoo?! Have you seen him? I can’t stop trembling because I still haven’t seen him! I want him now!” Your dad got surprised. It was the first time he saw you like this. “Or do you perhaps have his new number? I called him a while ago but it’s already unavailable so he might have change numbers!”

“Minkyung..” “No, appa! Tell me!” “Minkyung..” “I will not stand on that stage without seeing him! I’ll—” “MINKYUNG! Look at me.” You instantly look into your father’s eyes. “Just get up there and say your speech. Don’t mind Myungsoo first. We’ll talk later after.” “I SAID NO!” You started walking away but your father held you back.

 “Please? Just walk up to that stage and finish your speech and we’ll talk after!” “HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO SAY NO! MYUNGSOO!! WHERE ARE YOU!!”

You walk away but now, Sungjong was the one who blocked your way. “WHERE IS HE?!” “He’s….he’s on his way… He said he’ll be here in a few minutes so just start first with your speech and before you know it, he’s already there.”

“Minkyung-ssi, time for your speech.” The lady called for you. “But—” Sungjong pushed you up the stage and positioned you in front of the podium. The crowd became quiet once they saw you. You look to your right and your father gave