Chapter 12

 

I slumped into the soft bed as soon as I arrived at my hotel suite. I am used to working from early morning until midnight, and yet the six hours of filming today made me so tired physically but more so mentally. I thought I was already prepared for it, but it turns out that I wasn't. Given the fact that I almost hyperventilated while G-Dragon was holding me tightly, acting like a sweet boyfriend. I mean, he was really good at acting as one. His touch makes me feel safe, but it also makes me uneasy, especially since I know whether the real G-Dragon despises me, or not. Ahh, I don't know anymore. I might just be overreacting to that one, but I was just basing it on the way he treats me. I mean, okay, he doesn't treat me badly. It's just that he was too quiet and reserved whenever I was around, while I often saw him laugh and talk to other SM staff annoys the sh*t out of me.   I yawned while reading my manager's text message. According to her, G-Dragon's team arranged a private dinner for all the staff and crew at his famous restaurant. Right, I almost forgot that the rich dragon owned a cafe here on the island.   To: Manager Kim I don't think I can go, unnie. My head is throbbing. I'll just have room service for my dinner.   I'd rather have my dinner served in peace here in my suite than have it with G-Dragon, who won't even talk to me. Also, my head ached for real, and the idea of having dinner with that man would only worsen it. Manager Kim replied right away, saying that G-Dragon and his team are expecting me to join, but who cares anyway? I'm just going to get myself busy inside this cozy hotel suite.   "G-Dragon, the KPOP King, is set to return in December with a new album. Everything you need to know about his latest comeback..."   My eyebrows arched when I read the headline from a famous Korean portal. KPOP king huh? The article was published just an hour ago, but it has already garnered thousands of comments. Everyone expressed their excitement, as it has been more than three years since his solo comeback. Just by reading the positive comments, I knew that this album would blow all the charts. He'll probably get the highest all-kills in just a second.   I don't know how many minutes I spent scrolling through the comment section when I fell asleep. It was already midnight when I woke up to my crumbling stomach.   "Gosh, I'm so hungry." I mumbled to myself while getting dressed in warm clothes.   I don't have any problem eating the cold dinner that was served earlier, only if it wasn't a spicy dish. The red color and the strong smell of chili make my mouth drool with tanginess. I don't think it was my manager or anyonwho e in SM chose this dinner for me since they all knew that I don't eat spicy foods. I can only wish that there were still a few restaurants operating at this hour, as I am really starving.   The sea breeze made me shiver as soon as it touched my skin. I've already gone to three different restaurants nearby, but none of them were open. The only place that I haven't been to is Monsant, where even from a few meters away, I can still see the bright lights surrounding the place, indicating that the cafe is still open. Well, I guess I have no choice but to go there, or I'll starve myself.   This is better, though. At least G-Dragon won't be around in his cafe at this hour. I won't have to associate myself with him... or so I thought as I nearly fell over when our eyes locked as soon as I stepped inside the cafe. He was alone at the table, and in front of him was a glass of brown liquid, which I think was whisky.   I was about to go outside when a guy, probably in his early twenties, approached me. His frame literally blocked G-Dragon from my sight.   "H-hello! P-please come in, T-taeyon-shi."   My eyes immediately shifted to the staff, who greeted me and ushered me to an empty table just a few blocks from where G-Dragon was seated.   "Uh, are you okay?" I asked the staff when I noticed his trembling hand as he handed me the menu.   He nodded at me and smiled shyly, "I-i was just thrilled to m-meet you in person."    I don't know how I should react to that, so I just smile at him. Honestly, I don't think I can still eat anything now. My hunger disappeared as soon as I saw that handsome man dressed in his famous peaceminusone shirt.   Okay, Taeyon. Breath in, breath out. You just need 30 minutes, no, just