Keeping This A Secret
Behind The Limelight
Eun Bi’s gaze fixed on us. We knew that what she saw was unbelievable, but it’s the way it is. Tears brimmed in the corners of her eyes, and I felt her stare bore on me. I was the closest guy to her next to her father, and she saw me in this state of emotion. It was a shame, a real shame.
“Go Eun Bi-“ Hyuk Jae started.
“What does this mean?!” she cut off, her voice rising higher than I expected.
I sighed. “Look, I know it takes time for you to understand, but we love each other, and we’ve been hiding it for so long. Sorry for not telling you.” I said.
She took the steps and stopped in front of us. She slapped Hyuk Jae’s face, much to my surprise.
“Don’t you know that I was attracted to you? You’re too handsome to resist, young man. But then, you’re dating a gorgeous actor like Hae. Just what kind of love is that?”
Hyuk Jae looked on the ground. “You’ll never understand.” he said in a low voice. I held his hand tightly to protect him.
Eun Bi turned to me.
“And you? How can you keep this from me? I thought we’re friends!”
“I’m afraid you’ll get mad at me.” I reasoned out. I felt nervous because of her.
She pushed me away from Hyuk Jae and smiled. “And do you think I’ll tell the world about it? Gosh, Hae. I’m willing to keep it.”
My face lit up. “Really?”
“Yeah. I’m sure of it. This is only between the three of us. No one’s going to find out.” she answered.
I didn’t know if she was drunk that’s why she said that, or if she really meant it. But deep inside, I was happy that she’d keep our little secret untold. I hugged her as tears started to fall from my eyes. I thanked her to the fullest and she patted my back in comfort. Hyuk Jae gave me a look of happiness.
We stayed on the rooftop for another hour, talking about everything and forgetting what happened. I heard some sounds of footsteps not so far from where we stood. I excused myself for a while, and tried to track that man, but he was out of my sight. Then I noticed a man in black exiting out of the doorway.
We were down to shooting the last scene of our TV drama. We came back to Myeongdong again. People gathered to watch us shoot. Our staff placed them in a safe area. Eun Bi and I rehearsed our lines together for the scene.
“Hey, I’m sorry about what happened last night. I’m getting nervous to work with you right now.” I said.
She cupped my face in her hands and grinned.
“Hae, I don’t judge you. I understand you rather than condemn you. We’re friends, right? And I love you more than I love my boyfriend.”
I gave out a low chuckle. “You’re crazy, but thanks.”
“Yeah, crazier than you ever think. I already told your lover that he shouldn’t get jealous. This is business.”
“Ha-ha. He won’t.”
“Ready?”Hyuk Jae said from a distance. We nodded and he shouted “action”.
And for the last time, the spirit of Seok Hyeon and Eun Young took over us.
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