MAMAMOO's Predebut Stage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdTJwDo1QPc

After being cooped up in their house for more than 24 hours without any other form of human contact besides her husband and their staff, Yongsun felt relieve as she and her beloved were able to escape the grasp of the media people who basically camped outside her house waiting to get a chance interview from her. As they arrived to their parents' house, Yongsun couldn't help but smile at the excitement of seeing her halmoni and in-laws, again.

When they arrived, the bell rang with them opening the door only to be greeted by a giddy excited 27 year old lady named Amy Lee.

"Eeeek! You're finally here! I missed you so much!" Ailee squealed and cooed at Yongsun before taking her hand and tugging her along only to give Eric a passing hello who in return gave a sarcastic reply to the female cousin.

They entered the living room but there was noone there and Ailee explained that Wheein and Hyejin are still on their way while Kyujong, Byul and her James were helping prepare the table outside, and Eddie, along with Brian and Henry were sent out to but some dessert.

"Wait. Brian's here?" Yongsun asked a little surprised to know that the youngest Nam traveled while he still had some classes to attend.

"Yeah. I think he said he has a couple of days off so he took the chance to come here and finally meet his new 'sister'." Ailee explained.

"Why didn't he call?" Eric asked.

Ailee grinned and said, "Oh! He did. Just not you. Besides, it'd be no fun had he called you ahead of time."

He scoffed. "You must really miss me that much."

The girl just scoffed and opened the french doors and announced the arrival of the couple to everyone in the backyard.

"Omo! My daughter!" Misun exclaimed running to great the girl with a literal breath-taking embrace.

Announcing their arrival Ailee led Yongsun to her in-laws as instructed while Eric first approached the Kim matriach who gave him a warm welcoming hug. While their elders took their attention inquiring about all of their trips, their age group chingus continued busying themselves with setting the tables. Ten minutes later, while they were all placing the food on the table, Wheein and Hyejin arrived followed by the three boys.

"Woah~ The videos and pictures really don't give you justice, noona!" Brian exclaimed as soon as he approached Yongsun.

After having spent some time video calling the kid, Yongsun couldn't help but giggle at his greeting. "Yah. You really are a natural charmer." They greeted each other as if they've been friends for a long time.

Brian then hugged her and said. "I officially welcome you to the family." He said earning him a flick on his ears by Eric. "What do you mean 'officially'? She's been part of the family since we got married, you!" The youngest Nam pushed his brother away and scoffed. "You might've married her to the family but I still give the calls of officiating." 

They just casually bickered like siblings do and the by standers just laughed and shook their heads at the amusement in front of them.

Right after dinner, everybody gathered inside for desserts where Eric and Yongsun also gave them everyone a bag consisting of 6 items which they bought from the six places they've travelled. 

Eric was the one who accommodated the questions regarding their travels while Yongsun entertained and enjoyed the company of the charming younger brother she just met.

Thankfully, the night ended without anyone mentioning about the viral video except for the fact that Yongsun could see through the facade of their elders but was very much grateful that they hadn't said anything at all. 

For the next two days, Yongsun managed to elude the paparazzi as she left their home to visit and give piano lessons at the orphanage. But when she came home later in the afternoon on the third day, she was surprised to see the black van of Wheein and Hyejin parked inside the compound. Usually, their manager would just drop them off or the two would come to their house via taxi.

Manager unnie must've need to use the bathroom. She thought and walked in straight to the living room. "CEO Kim Dohoon?" She blurted upon seeing the man seated on her sofa having a discussion, which appeared to be of a serious aspect, with her husband who had just noticed her arrival.

The middle aged man got up and greeted the home owner.

"Eoh. Welcome home." Eric got up and gave his wife a peck on the cheek.

"It's been a while Yongsun-ssi. It's nice to see." The CEO greeted as his husband led her to sit on the sofa.

"E-eoh. I-it's nice to see you too." She said still a little awkward speaking in front of other people besides her family and friends.

Kim Dohoon gave her an amused smile making her blush a little. "I-is it about the s-song? D-did Byul fo-rget to give it to you?"

"Forget what?"

Just as the man opened his mouth, Byul walked in with a tray of tea in her hand surprising Yongsun as she jumped on her seat.

"Y-yah. When did you arrive?" Yongsun asked with a hand on her chest.

Byul turned to face the grandfather clock and said, "Ten minutes before you did. I was making this that's why you didn't see me but I heard you."

"Oh." Yongsun nodded. "Then, did you forget to give CEO Kim the demo?"

This time, as Byul attempted to answer, Kim Dohoon intervined.

"I'm not here to talk about the demo... Well. I am. But the main reason I'm here is because of this." Kim Dohoon opened his phone and played the same video that caused a shift in both of the girl's daily life norms. He but the video off midway and placed his phone back inside his jacket, looked at the girls alternately and said, "Let's get to the main reason why I'm here. I-"

Eric raised his hand and said, "Excuse me, I'll just take my tea and leave you to talk about your matters." The man of the house wasn't asking permission so he just gave his wife's hand a gentle squeeze before taking his cup of tea and left.

Yongsun felt her nerves tingle more so she scooted closer to Byul's side.

Clearing his throat, the CEO gained back the two ladies' attention and proceeded to his explanation. "As I was saying, I came here to discuss with you both about the shambles that the video had caused t-"

"Sir, we've already explained to you that not one of us could've uploaded the video." Byul interrupted again causing a crease on the man's forehead.

"Yes. Yes, indeed you did.But if you could just let me finish first." He said and sighed while Byul and Yongsun blushed ad giggled at the annoyed expression the CEO showed them.

Rarely do they meet up with the man and when they do, it had become a habit of theirs to atleast part with him with an annoyed expression on his face.

"So, to put it simple. I'm here to see if the both of you had changed your minds regarding the offer I handed you both years ago."

If by chance a pin falls and drops right this moment, the sound of it hitting the carpeted floor would echo around the silence. Even the sharpest katana wouldn't be able to cut through the tension in the air.

Yongsun faced Byul to see if she had any idea that the man would be coming here and if she had any idea of his intentions on why he was there in the first place but from Byul's surprised look, she knew that like herself, the younger lady had no idea of this at all.

"M-mwo...W-what do you mean?" Although she knew what he meant, she more likely was pleading to herself that she had heard wrong and that he was just there to check on them if they were working on a new song.

"You both know what I'm talking about." He said. "I've told you before that there will come a time that I will approach the boht of you and hand the offer one more time. But this time, I am more determined than ever to get you both to say 'yes'."

"Huijang-nim..." Byul swallowed a lump she didn't know was there and turned to Yongsun who reflected how she felt at the moment. Turning to face the CEO again, se said,"T-that... That was six years ago, huijang-nim. Unnie and I, we're both -"

"...satisfied being part of the team from behind the scenes and are more than willing to stay there." The middle age CEO finished for her taking his a sip of his tea while watching the shock slowly fade from her face. "Hyejin and Wheein told me you'd say that."

"H-huinjang-nim. W-we are." Yongsun tried her best to lie. "I-if it's about the video, Byul and I can arrange for a press conference and expose ourselves as part of the back-house crew of Mamamoo. I-I don't know if it-it'll be much help in clearing the mess but we could at the least, try."

"Unnie's right. If you need help in ironing the mess, we'll voluntarily do it for you. After all, although we're not involve in this revelation, we are still part of it so it's just right for us to help out." Byul seconded doing her best to reenforce Yongsun's statement.

Kim Dohoon gave them a once over and sighed from the bottom of his lungs. "If it had been that easy, I myself would have dealt with all the media attention and at the same time would've gotten it all straightened out but due to the length of silence from our side and from other sources feeding the media information regarding the two of you and Mamamoo's origins, it has grown harder for use in RBW Ent. in handling the situation. Had you allowed us in the get-go to apply the necessary measures, this wouldn't have grown into this scale and we -I wouldn't be here talking to you girls."

The way he said it.

The tone of his voice. 

Byul couldn't help but scoff and chuckle. "Huijang-nim. Next time, tell the maknae to do it herself. Blackmailing or guilt tripping really isn't your thing."

The CEO was taken aback for a second but then reminded himself of how quick witted the girl was, he couldn't help but shake his head and laugh, "Alright. Alright. You got me. But let's be honest, here..." His laughter calmed down and he regained back his composure. "Call it what you want but... Not for a second do I believe that the two of you have totally given up your dreams of standing on stage as individuals, or together as Mamamoo. Otherwise, you wouldn't have written and dared sing those songs to an extent where noone else could match up to it."

Yongsun and Byul looked confused for a second. "What do you mean dared sing?" The latter asked.

"You might have submitted your own copy of the demo but the two were ahead of you in submitting there own demo with you two singing and rapping ."Kim Dohoon answered.

"W-what?" The two chorused.

He looked at the two who just sat there looking aghast. While he could, he just continued. "So far, after listening to all of the tracks, I can say that you've done great writing more than half the songs for a mini-album. The only pieces missing for me to have this release is the two missing members of Mamamoo."

"H-huijangnim." Yongsun wanted to say something to dissuade him from his persistence but deep down, she just can't deny that she misses the stage also.  Turning to Byul, she saw the same sentiment and it just broke her heart knowing how the girl settled herself for the life in the backdrop just for her. She is such a great friend that the fear of one day having Byul resent her or even the thought of losing her hear would mean another breakdown for her. 

With a pregnant pause, Yongsun thought it over and decided right there and then.

Taking the girls hand she turned to face Kim Dohoon and said, "Since you came here personally and even though we know you're a busy man, Byul, the girls and I will talk about it."

Kim Dohoon was blinked a couple times in surprise but not for what she said because he knew that one way or the other, the girls will agree and accept to return to the group, he was shocked because the girl didn't stutter for one second as she stated her opinion.

"Unnie." Byul mumbled with an expression between shock and confusion. 

Yongsun gently squeezed her hand and said, "But you have to understand, huijang-nim, that this is not a small matter for us to simply just agree without consulting each others opinions. This is a matter regarding Mamamoo. So as one, Mamamoo will deeply tackle this matter together and we will come out with a thorough and sensible conclusion. We just need to have some time for ourselves for now."

There she is. Kim Dohoon thought to himself. Keeping a cool facade and a warm smile on his lips, the man nodded and got off of his chair. "Well then, I think it'd be best if for me to leave so you two can talk. And I think the kids are free of schedule so you might as well call them now."

"H-huijangnim." Byul couldn't look more confused at what just happened.

Yongsun motioned for Byul to stay seated while Yongsun led the man out the house and watched the car leave their compound before going back in.

Upon returning to the living room, she found Byul talking on the phone looking angry but trying to sound cool.

"...just come here... No... I already called your manager and she said you have no schedule for the rest of the night..."

She was either having a conversation with the maknae or Wheein and Yongsun saw how Byul covered the receiver to exhale deeply.

"Jung Wheein. If you don't -... Don't even think your aegyo is going to work on me right now, sweetie... You have thirty minutes to get here or I will personally hunt you down. "

With that, Byul ended the call without a goodbye and sighed out in frustration feeling angry at herself for even feeling angry at the girls.

"So. What now?" Yongsun asked seating next to the frustrated girl.

Byul groaned and turned to her unnie who welcomed her in her embrace for comfort. "I... W-will it make me a bad friend if I say I want to try?"

Yongsun felt the guilt tightening its hold on her heart. "No. Never. For all those years you girls stood by me. This time, I want us all to stand together."

"I know you only rejected the huijang-nim's offer settling yourself for the second so you could be there for me and I am grateful for that but I can't say that I don't feel guilty taking your dream away. I was supposed to be the oldest. To be the rock. And yet, I cowered and hid myself from the world causing everyone important in my life the suffer along the way. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry Byulyi-ah."

"Unnie..."

"This time, I want to do right by you. By Wheeinie. And by Hyejinie." Yongsun pulled out from the hug to see Byul tearing up. She smiled and wiped the girl's tears. "Do you want to do this Moon Byulyi? Do you want Mamamoo to be together again?"

The girl let out a soft chuckle, smiled and nodded.

"Good. That's good." Yongsun pressed her forehead on the girl and said, "Now, dry your eyes and think of ways to punish those two."

Byul chuckled and smiled. 

As soon as the two troublemakers arrived, Byul gave them hell while Yongsun quietly watched the two get scolded before getting any love from their unnies.

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~ the troublemakers :)

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