Recap: So Eun told Min Young that her manager called a last minute meeting for tomorrow.

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Min Young's eyebrows twitched upon hearing her manager, Kang Ho Dong, ask if the company has been treating her well lately. She glanced over at So Eun, who was sitting next to her in the manager's office. She knew they were both thinking back to the same thing: the last time he asked Min Young that. The most recent time was when he convinced her to do a lingerie photoshoot for Solb. Even though it was met with good response from the public, Min Young never wanted to display her assets to the whole world. She wanted to be known for her acting skills and not her voluminous figure. And the time before that was when he wanted Min Young to lie about her plastic surgery. However, she gave him the ultimatum- either she tells the truth as it is or she leaves the company and compensate for their losses. And of course, he succumbed to her. Both So Eun and Min Young knew this time would be no different, he'd ask her to do something that she didn't want to. Yet, the actress found herself nodding yes to his question.

"That's good to hear. You won't find another company out there who values you as much as we do," Ho Dong responded with a grin.

Min Young's hand formed into a fist, prepared to fight back with whatever absurd request he makes. "Well, you must be wondering why I called you in today. Today, I have something very very important to discuss with you," he continued. Her fist tightened.

"Do you how many job offers I have received lately asking you and Lee Min Ho to partner up?" The two ladies shook their head no, with no idea where Ho Dong was headed.

He picked up a stack of files from the floor and dropped it on his desk with a bam. He flipped the first one open and stated that it was a cell phone commercial for the both of them to star in. And then another that was a Haagen Dazs commercial. "And this one wants you guys to MC this even-"

"Don't tell me you accepted all those job offers?!" Min Young exclaimed, cutting him off.

Ho Dong chuckled and wagged his finger "no" in her face. "In fact, I declined all of them."

Min Young knew better than to breathe a sigh of relief. "Why?" she asked with suspicion.

"Because we are going to make them increase their offer price AFTER we let everyone know you guys are dating."

"Wait what?!" Min Young jumped up and slammed her hands on his desk.

"Min Young, calm down. You guys just have to pretend you guys are dating. Don't you want to buy a house for your mother?"

"I can't pretend I'm dating him! How can I pretend I like him when he has such a horrible character?! That's not even the problem here. You know I hate lying to the public. You know that more than anything!"

"I know, I know. But think about it, it'll help with your drama too. I know you want to gain recognition for your acting. Doing this might get you the best actress award."

"And how is pretending to date a pretty boy going to get me an award? Everyone would be too busy concentrated on us and not my acting," Min Young said boiling with rage.

"Doing so would make the viewers more engaged and your romance more believable. Trust me, Min Young. Has your popularity risen ever since I became your manager?" Ho Dong asked softly.

"Manager, you know that's not the issue here. What if everyone finds out about the truth? Did Lee Min Ho even agree to this?" Min Young asked suddenly.

"Of course, his manager thinks the same way as I do. Min Ho agreed to it," Ho Dong assured.

"Unnie, it's not such a bad idea," So Eun chimed in surprising the actress, who in return shot her a death glare. She continued, "I mean, you only have to go on a few dates with him and make it very high profiled. Then it'll seem like you guys always goes on dates. You guys don't even have to kiss, just wear matching bracelets or some sort at promotions."

Ho Dong nodded, "That's all you have to do, Min Young. I'm not going to force you to do anything else with him. You guys don't even have to go on dates, just pose for a few pictures as if you guys were caught on a date and that's it."

So Eun tugged gently on her housemate's sleeve and enthusiastically nodded with a smile. Min Young sighed exasperately and said, "Okay, I give up!"

Ho Dong winked at So Eun and clapped his hands. "Now that's my girl. Since you're so obedient today, I'll end the meeting here." The girls got up and bid their farewells before leaving his office.

Outside the building, Min Young scolded So Eun. "Unnie, don't be so mad. It's not really a bad thing if you think about it. The filming is halfway done, so you only have to pretend for a few more months. Just until filming and broadcasting is over!"

Min Young smacked her on the arm. "You try pretending for three months! Aish, what have I gotten myself into."

"Well I wouldn't mind dating Min Ho for real. Hahahah!"

"I know you wouldn't," Min Young teased.

"Unnie, since you're beginning such an exciting chapter in your career, you should treat me to some yummy tonkatsu!" So Eun rubbed her growling tummy.

"YOU should treat me as compensation for dragging me into this mess," Min Young retorted.

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A few days later, So Eun received a picture text of a tabloid magazine's cover from her friend. "Omo, unnie, look at this!" So Eun shoved her phone to Min Young, who was in the car with her.

"Park Min Young and Lee Min Ho set off love sparks on new drama set?!" the actress read.

"Ah, but you shouldn't mind it too much. It must be part of the manager's plan," So Eun calmly told her.

"Ottoke, I just set another date with Seung Hyun oppa for tomorrow night. What if he reads this?" Min Young asked worriedly.

"Omo, he's finally treating you to that dinner?" So Eun asked excitedly. After seeing her nod, So Eun continued, "You don't need to worry though, why would T.O.P. have time to read gossip magazines?"

Min Young nodded, "You're right. I shouldn't care too much about it."

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The next day, more and more magazines seemed to be saying Min Young and Min Ho were secretly dating. Min Ho angrily threw the magazine back onto Kim Bum's desk. "What is this nonsense?! How could I possibly date someone like her? Never in my life."

"Relax, Min Ho. The paparazzi is probably just trying to stir up something. And it's good promotion for your drama."

"Heh, we don't need any more promotion. City Hunter was enough to make the viewers want more."

Kim Bum laughed, "You cheeky little thing. But have I mentioned how many job offers I've been getting asking you and Min Young ssi to work together?"

"That, I don't mind as long as I'm getting paid for it," Min Ho winked at his manager.

"Well, that, I know. You don't have to say so. But it seems like her manager rejected all of them," Kim Bum said frowning.

"Chin-cha? Why would he resist money?" Min Ho asked shocked.

"I found it weird how he didn't accept even one job offer too, but maybe her schedule is all booked already. Who knows?" Kim Bum replied.

"Well as long as it doesn't concern me, I could care less," the actor grinned. "Alright, I'm going to take a rest before filming continues tomorrow," Min Ho stood up, ready to leave.

"See you," Kim Bum said with a wave.

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Seung Hyun's face lit up as Min Young walked towards his table in the restaurant. He was happy to see that she dolled up for him. She was wearing a tight-fitting, yet, elegant floral dress and high heels in this cold weather. He got up and pulled out the chair for her. "Wah, oppa, why are you being so gentlemanly," Min Young . Seung Hyun blushed and diverted the conversation by commenting on the menu.

"I heard their lobster frittata is quite good. Would you like some seafood this evening?" Seung Hyun asked attentively.

"That sounds good, but I'm craving some steak too. Ottoke oppa?" Min Young pouted cutely.

"We can get both and share it. Or you can just order two dishes since we both know what a big eater you are," Seung Hyun teased.

"Yah! Oppa, how can you say that after I played the lead in your MV? You should be complimenting on how beautiful I look tonight!" Min Young blushed after realizing what she just said.

"Ottoke, our Min Young is such a narcissist. She wants me to tell her she's beautiful even when it's so obvious that she's stealing all the spotlight in this room," Seung Hyun said.

Min Young felt her face heating up though couldn't help but smile brightly. "Oppa! Let's order before I change my mind and order 2 dishes."

Seung Hyun laughed and called the waitress over to take their order. After the waitress left, a group of waiters were seen whispering and pointing in their direciton.

She started to feel uncomfortable and used her hand to shield her face on one side.

"Min Young, do you want me to say something to them?" Seung Hyun asked.

The actress put her hand down and shook her head. "Ah, it's okay. I should be used to it by now, but I just didn't want to trouble you with rumors about us."

Seung Hyun smiled lightly, "Thank you for worrying about me. But I'm alright as long as you are. So don't worry about me." He reached over the table and patted her head.

In return, she looked up at him with smiling eyes. "Oppa, can I ask you something?"

He gestured his hand as if to say "go ahead." "Do you have a girlfriend?" she asked suddenly.

Startled by her direct question, he choked on the water that he was drinking on and spat water everywhere. Min Young got up and ran over to pat his back. "Ah, I'm so sorry, I made you choke on your water. Are you alright?" Min Young asked while still patting his back.

Their waitress came over with some napkins. "Thank you, I'm fine now," Seung Hyun said lightly touching Min Young's arm.

The waitress caught eye of it and grinned. "Excuse me, I don't mean to be nosy but is it true that you are dating Lee Min Ho?" she asked Min Young.

The two celebrities widened their eyes. "Ah, well, that-" Min Young stuttered, unsure of how to answer. On one hand, she knew she was supposed to pretend that they were dating. But on the other hand, she didn't want her potential future boyfriend to get the wrong idea.

"Sorry but she won't be answering that question," Seung Hyun stated.

"Y-yes, I'm so sorry. It's just that Min Young ssi's manager, Kang Ho Dong just confirmed that they were dating and I was wondering if the article was false. Again, I'm so sorry to have bothered you guys," the waitress apologized and ran away.

A stunned Min Young walked back over to her seat and sat down.

"Are you okay?" he asked her.

"I-I'm okay," she said blinking. "Ah, listen, I'm not dating Min Ho ssi. My manager admitted to it as a publicity stunt. So please don't get the wrong idea," Min Young explained to him.

Seung Hyun laughed, "You don't need to explain that to me. And I already knew you guys weren't dating or else why would you care if I have a girlfriend or not?"

Min Young's face turned red and she looked down while darting her eyes back and forth. "Oppa, th-that-"

"Min Young, I don't have a girlfriend-"

"Ah, I see," the actress responded and shyly reached for her glass of water. But in the midst of it, he grabbed her hands with both of his.

"That's why I would like for you to be the main lead not in my MV but in my life." Min Young's heart began pumping like the time she had her first kiss.

"Oppa, I-"

"I promise I'll try my best to make you happy and I'll put you as my number one priority."

"Even before Big Bang?" Min Young couldn't help but tease.

"Even before Big Bang," he said firmly.

She broke into a smile and nodded her head, "I think I'd enjoy playing the main actress in your MV more, but I wouldn't mind being the lead in your life."

Seung Hyun squeezed her hand and they both laughed.