Sun-kissed

Chapter 13

Amina had second thoughts the following day about her decision to attend the party.  As much as she felt concern for Seungri's well being, she also knew that showing up would cause issues between her and Youngbae, not to mention amongst the band members themselves.  She decided to give him a call, using the number that he wrote on her palm the other day.  She hoped it was a real number and that he would pick up.

"Yoboseyo?"

"Seungri?"

"Neh... who's this?"

"Ah... it's me, Amina."

"Ah, noona!" A slight muffling sound could be heard as he moved to a quieter room.  She heard him shut the door. "What's going on?  How are you today?"

"I'm doing fine, I just..." she paused.  How could she explain her doubts for attending tonight's party without hurting his ego? "I don't think it will be wise for me to attend tonight's party with you..."

"Is something wrong?"

"No, nothing is wrong... You mentioned it was a company party, so I don't know if it would be right for me to show up."

Seungri sighed into the phone.  "Oh... well, if it makes any difference, you won't be the only non YG person there.  We're allowed to bring someone, if we want to.  Aish... I just," he stammered.  "Are you sure you can't go?  I really don't have anyone else to go with me."

Amina could hear the desperation in Seungri's voice.  She knew she couldn't turn him down now. "No, I'll go... I just wanted to make sure it wouldn't be awkward, that's all," she replied lamely.  "So... what type of party is this? Fancy or casual?"

Seungri's voice was filled with victory as he cheerfully responded, "It'll be an intimate affair, only a hundred or so of us.  I'd say somewhat fancy.. at least I know I'm dressing up.  Feel free to wear a dress, if you'd like."

"Okay."

"Alright then... what floor is your apartment on?" She gave him the floor and apartment number.  "Great," he replied. "I'll pick you up around seven.  Annyeong!"

"What was that all about?" asked Seunghyun, as he watched Seungri walk into the bathroom to take a call.

"I have no idea," replied Jiyong.  He was sitting in a black chrome swivel chair getting his make-up applied.  They were at another photo shoot this morning, a promotional venue for G-market.

"I haven't seen him that secretive in awhile.  Should we be concerned?"

Jiyong looked up as Seungri came back into the room, a small smile on his face.  "Yah!  Who was that?"

"Huh? Oh... just my date for tonight's party."

Seunghyun looked at Seungri in surprise, "So you actually found yourself a date?"

"Yeah, I said I would," he replied in confidence.  But with less uncertainty, he asked Jiyong, "I can still bring someone to the party, right?"

Jiyong smiled in disbelief.  This maknae and his dates!  "Neh... house rules though.  Who is she?"

"Umm... I rather not say."

Seunghyun made a disapproving sound.  "How can we know if she can come if you don't tell us who she is?"

"She may or may not come," Seungri responded.  "So, I rather not say who she is.  It might jinx the date tonight."

"Wae? Did you have other plans tonight if things go well?" Seunghyun rubbed his hands over Seungri's pecs in exuberance.

"Hyung!" Seungri jerked away embarrassed, grabbing his chest. He smoothed his shirt back into place. "Who knows.  I might."

"Aish... don't forget yourself tonight," Seunghyun warned.