Parallel Universe [NaMon Fanfic]

Chapter 5

Chimon’s POV

I let myself fall down the chair. The restaurant is finally closed and we're now accounting for today's sales. Just a little bit more and I can finally go home.

"You look like you're the one who did the serving and cooking for the customers," Ciize sniped. 

"This week has been a rollercoaster for me," I replied tiredly. Come to think of it, we haven’t been able to talk ever since he left that day. The next day, our King passed away. It was a great challenge to buy black shirts at that time. Maybe it was a sign that I should open a clothing brand of my own.

"Is this about Nanon's vlog?" P'Gun intersected. "By the way, this is the account of this week’s sales. Have a look." I grabbed the clipboard from P'Gun and studied it.

"Oooh I saw that vlog, P'Gun!" Ciize remarked. "But…" I can already guess what she's going to ask. "What did P’Pluem say about that?" I sighed and returned the clipboard to P'Gun.

"It's all good, P'Gun. Thank you," I replied. I waited for P'Gun to take the clipboard and stash the document in the organizer before I turned towards Ciize.

"What should I do? Pluem won’t talk to me." My head aches from just recounting what happened today. 

"To think that you just made up last week from your previous fight." I sighed. Pluem and I had a little fight that lasted for a week. And now after a week, he's ignoring me again. What should I do this time for him to stop being mad at me? 

"He’ll come around," P'Gun said. "Give him space and collect your thoughts first.” 

“But I think what I should give him is an explanation-” 

“And! You should take a rest. You're looking like you're in desperate need of sleep." 

"I can’t sleep well because Pluem won’t talk to me,” I blearily asked. P'Gun simply shrugged. 

"Just so you know, Pluem is going to sleep tonight knowing that he’s been ignoring you for a while now," Ciize replied. 

"That hurts," I said.

"Truth hurts." I eyed Ciize evilly.

"Whatever. Let's just go home." I grabbed my stuff and went out first. Ciize followed me out while P'Gun locked the restaurant. I wonder if Pluem is already asleep. I hope he's not too mad at me. It's not like I willed the vlog accident to happen. 

Whatever. I'll just explain to him after Nanon and I cleared up the things between us. And then, I'll ask Pluem to formally be my boyfriend. I'll introduce him to my parents and everything will be alright.

“I won’t be opening the restaurant for a while,” I replied. P’Gun nodded and gave me the key to the restaurant.

“I’ll leave now. Get some sleep, alright?” I nodded and watched P’Gun walk to his car where P’Off is waiting, then I bade Ciize goodbye before I finally went home and slept restlessly. I hope I won’t be late for tomorrow’s meeting.

Nanon's POV

The production of Senior Secret Love 2 starts today. I'm already in the meeting room, reading the script my manager gave me last week as we wait for others to come. More specifically, wait for him to come. That rude person with a jackhammer of a foot, why am I expecting him? My manager already briefed me about the schedule, casts, and crews of the production but I barely slept last night thinking if this is real or not.

"Nanon?" I looked up and saw P'Gun. Deep inside, I was expecting someone else to have called my name.

"Sawasdee krub," I replied with a wai.

"You're the main male character in My Lil Boy, right?" he asked. I nodded, my eyes still at the door where he went in.

"Are you looking for Chimon?"

"No!” I realized then that I sounded too defensive, I must’ve looked ridiculous. 

"Gun!" From the door emerged P'Off, who almost ran to P'Gun. I greeted P'Off and watched them get lost in each other. They look perfect together. What time will we start the meeting anyway? 

Suddenly, I felt my phone vibrate. I immediately fished it out of my pocket. It was from Janhae. 

Fighting, Nanon <3

"Is that your girlfriend?" Damn. I think I got a mini heart attack there. I slowly looked up to meet his eyes. 

"Mm," I nodded slightly. Seems like he also barely slept last night. I wonder why.

"Good for you." He patted my shoulder before leaving. What does he mean by “Good for you”?

"Everyone, gather here. We'll start the meeting now." We did as the director asked and listened as he briefed us again about the schedule, casts, and crews of the series. It's a good thing that my manager already told me about it because I'm not listening at all. My attention is not on the director, but on the person three seats away from me.

The meeting lasted for almost an hour but the only words I heard from the director was "Let's take a break", because he came straight to me right after the director said those words.

"So what's your plan?" Chimon asked. How could I forget about that?!

“Well…” How do I tell him that I completely forgot about having a plan? I kept thinking about the meeting today that I forgot about everything else.

“Well?” he asked impatiently. I need to buy some time.

“We’re not going to do that anytime soon, right?” I asked, avoiding his gaze and pretending to review the script. He sighed heavily.

“Let’s talk about that next month then.” He went back to his seat before I could reply. The country has been mourning ever since the news about our King’s death. The reality though is that the world won’t stop spinning. Work and business are still ongoing, albeit a little toned down. Now, here we are talking about the new project we’re going to do. The schedule for workshops, photoshoots, and shooting were already fixed. Growing up in the industry made me feel tired of it all the time, even if I like what I’m doing.

“Everyone, time to talk about the clothing and props.” With that, our break ended. I guess I’ll be seeing more of Chimon from now on.