The make up artist has been busy placing a foundation making me look more natural on camera as I was on a press conference that was set by Mr. Lee as people found out about my relationship with Soojung. Happy? you bet I was. But Mr. Lee says otherwise as he was furious when he found out about our relationship through the set of photos that was taken recently by the media.

“Here’s the set of questions that might be asked by the press later, better to be ready” Manager Ju Eun said as she sat at the chair beside me and handing the papers filled with questions.

“Thanks, unnie” I said in reply as I gave her the most charming smile that I could give. She sighed in response as she shook her head with her hand at the back of her neck pretending to suffer on a high blood pressure.

“Is she here yet?” I asked Manager Ju Eun but before she could reply my bandmates rushed through the door and had flooded me with questions

“Are you okay?” Yixing asked as he looked out of breath after running to the dressing room

“Are you still together?” Donghae asked after

“Is her sister gonna kill you? How about her dad?” Jonghyun then asked as continued to bombard me with questions that I was unable to answer

“Guys, calm down. You look more worried than Amber herself” Manager Ju Eun said as she placed a space between me and the guys who surrounded me awhile ago

“Amber, be ready on five” A guy with a headset then said as he opened the door of the dressing room  letting his head in before walking away

“It’s time to go” Manager Ju Eun said as she patted my shoulder which made me stood up

“Wish me luck guys” I said to them as I heard them reply on a happy note.

~oOo~

“Is this speculations true about your relationship with Krystal Jung?” Another reporter asked as cameras continued to flash. I squinted my eyes once again before answering in affirmation. I was worried about our relationship getting out in South Korea which wasn’t the biggest fan of this kind of relationship. In addition, her career is at stake also. But I’m not willing to lose her once again, not again.

“Can you tell us, how you guys met?” the interviewer asked me another question as a smile plastered on my face as I remembered how we met.

~oOo~

Flashback:

“Are you running away?” Yixing innocently asked as he played with his drumsticks while sitting on the chair at my desk.

“Again?” Jonghyun said in shock as he entered my room and heard what Yixing just said

“I’m not running away, I’m having a time off before I miss my chance” I said in reply as I folded another shirt and placed it inside my bag.

“How long are you gonna be gone this time?” Jonghyun asked again as he helped me with my clothes

“two or three weeks, not really sure how long. But surely it will be before our promotion starts” I said in a reply before heading to the washroom to collect my hygiene kit

“Should I come with you?” Yixing asked as he finally looked at me, we closely grew up together, he was a year older. Mere reason to be protective of me and the only girl in our group. I ruffled his hair before finally closing my bag and going downstairs

“Make sure to give me a call each day, alright?” Hae then said as he gave me a sandwich and a ride to the train station.

“I will, don’t worry” I said in reply assuring him about my safety so that he’ll finally let go of me as people around the station had been staring at us weirdly

He released a sigh after letting me go as we heard the final call of the train

“Do you have your ticket?” He then asked

“Yeah, I have it here” I replied back as I showed it to him before placing it back to my pocket

“Alright, off you go” Hae then shooed me off before I miss my train for the tour

I was against the direction of the passengers as they had just stepped out of the train. I walked hastily towards my platform as I accidently bumped with a jet black haired teenage girl.

“Ouch” She said in annoyance as I politely gave her my apologies before walking away.

“Finally” I muttered by myself as I closed the door of the compartment. It was the usual train that had cafe at the second storey and a restaurant inside with the usual trolley of snacks that comes around in the middle of the destination. The eurostar had it all with the maximum travel of two hours and a half to Paris from London was not bad. I could spend that time to map out the travel spots I’ve been wanting to visit after I arrived in London. Which I had spent practicing with the band for months as we recorded our first single and along with a few tracks to promote after we debut. The train to Paris was less scenic than wanted but it was the fastest one out than the ferry boat. Someone suddenly went inside the compartment as she sat at the opposite side.

“I think this is yours” She then said waving a train ticket in front of me

“I had mine-” before I could finish i felt my empty pocket as I realized it might have fell somewhere at station. I quickly took the ticket and my grace as she saved my

“Are you on vacation?” I asked casually as I took another piece of crisps that I bought earlier at the trolley and offered her a share

“Thanks and yes. How about you?” She replied as she took a few from the bag

“Yep, alone though”

“As well”

“Where are you from?” I asked another question as I finally had a chance to examine her beauty

“Cali” She answered shortly as if trying to dismiss the conversation

I just nodded and understood that she wanted to keep it private. I didn't talk to her for the rest of the ride, afraid of her short answers or mostly those piercing like cat eyes. Well this would be my chance to sought out the peace that I wanted and I might be able to gain an inspiration that could help me make a song I said to myself. As I tried to keep myself optimistic.

Her shadow disappeared once we arrived to Paris, she left me alone in the compartment and did not even woke me up that the train had finally arrived. Although fortune was always on my side, I thought to myself as I walked towards a restaurant near the hotel that I was staying at.

The beautiful city of lights had captured my heart as I roam the streets towards the eiffel tower. The scenic view of the historical landmarks and street performers scatters the streets along with the lovely classic appealing cafes. Until I suddenly saw her again.

I slowly approached the dark haired girl before getting her attention

“Bonjour, mademoiselle” I said in a teasing note as I saw her sitting in front of a fountain with a long face

She looked up as I faced her cold demeanor before looking down once again.

“what’s wrong?” I asked as I sat beside her looking towards her way

“nothing” She replied back as she stood up and left me from my seat

“C’mon tell me and apparently I owe you for the ticket. So now let me help you”

“I lost my baggage and they couldn’t send it after two days. Now can you do something about it and if not, just leave me alone” She shot back which I was taken back

“It’s not my fault why it was lost, alright? All I could do is help you buy a new set of clothes until your baggage arrive or to just simply take your mind off it” I said in reply as I gave her a smile before dragging her towards the nearest shopping stores

BAD IDEA, I should have known that it’s a bad idea to take a teenage girl shopping. I released a sigh as I saw her went from one store to another store. Looking over each rack of clothes checking if she likes it.

“Can’t we take a break?” I asked as I sat at one of the chairs in the store as I placed the bag of clothes and shoes at the floor. She finally looked at me as if she finally acknowledge my presence as she raises her brow before walking towards me.

“okay” She said with a heavy sigh before walking towards the cash register and paying for her clothes.

We were sitting at one of the nearby restaurants, Macéo. I stared at her amusingly as she took another bite of the steak. I found another thing about her, she has a big appetite.

“Stop staring” She suddenly said that takes me out of my trance

“Everybody is staring at you” I retorted back which she quickly turned her head around to check I chuckled as I saw her antics and threatened to hit me

“Are you always like this?” I asked as I took another slice of my steak

“What do you mean?” She said as she scrunched her eyebrows and squinting her eyes at me

“Eat and shop like this”

“Yes, but only with the people I’m comfortable with” She said in return

I smiled at her as I heard that she felt “comfortable” with me but frowned as she said

“Because you don’t know me”

“Well what if I know you?”

“Doubt that”

“Forget it. Well, what are you doing here?” I asked her another question

“I’ve always wanted to go here and now that I’m finally legal I immediately took the chance” She replied nonchalantly

“Oh belated happy birthday then, do you know where you wanted to go?”  I said brightly as I finished my slice

“I don’t know, actually”

“How about this. I’ll give you an exclusive tour. It’ll be my birthday gift for you” I said as I waited for her to answer when she took time to pause and think

“hmm. Why not? how about you?” She replied

“I wanted to visit get lost in this beautiful country” I answered

“Are you some kind of convict?” She said with a chuckle but had a hint of seriousness in her tone

“Yep” I answered as I saw her eyes grow wide as she heard what I said. I bet she was ready to leave the restaurant if she did not hear me laugh at her

“I just wanted to get away before...before I miss my chance” I told her as I saw her sigh in relief

We paid our dinner separately as she fought me with the check, telling me that she was an independent woman which made me laugh as she strutted her way out of the restaurant. We stopped by a group of street artist as they performed a magic trick handling a fire twirl. They called one of the audience to volunteer which the girl I was with quickly raised her hand that caught the guy’s attention and taught her to do the fire twirl as he spins a staff that got caught on fire as he placed it towards hers and they started to dance around caughting more attention. We left the area laughing as she heard the applause as it finally ended. I never thought the moment will fade away as I saw her laugh loudly as her eyes formed into a crescent moon. How beautiful it was.

“Nope” She said

“What do you mean no? Not even a hint?” I said as I begged for her to tell me her name.

“Aren’t you even interested to know mine?” I asked again as she shook her head in response

I sighed and shook my head in frustration.

“You can call me princess” She suddenly said as we reached her hotel room

“okay, princess. I’ll meet you at 10 in the lobby?” I said in defeat as I leaned towards the door frame

“Thanks and I had fun” She said in reply biting her lower lip. I stared at her dark brown orbs confused to how God created such a beautiful person. They called me a cynic before as I forced myself to sing songs about love everyday that I had never discovered but now I understand love… it might be crazy. Definitely crazy, as to how much I wanted to know her more. I can’t wait for tomorrow.