Aftermath (our tragic story)

6. Linked

BREAKING NEWS: Timothy Park is caught dating. Read more.

After seeing that article on my phone I am now afraid to go outside for a while. But I have to go out because I have classes today and it's our major day. I just wear a simple shirt and pants and also wear my cap to hide my face in public. 

"Model, Performer, Timothy Park is caught dating. The rumors said the lady in the photo is the daughter of the famous business owners Alice and Joo Won Lim, their daughter named Lorraine Ann Lim. This lady is really lucky." The radio DJ said as soon as I opened my car radio to put music but ended up hearing that news.

I drive from my condo to my school. I am afraid that some people will throw something at me or hit me. But as soon as I entered the gate of our campus  Rays is there waiting for me. She hopped inside my car and just hold my hand.

"Are you okay with this?" Rays asked when I already parked my car.

"I am but I am afraid." Rays did not say anything and hugged me. Timothy is still not messaging me but I get it maybe because his manager took his phone.

"Can we ask her if she is dating Timothy?"

"She is not Timothy's type. She is not that beautiful." All I can hear when I am walking with Rays to our classroom is about me and Tim.

"We got you." Nathan whispered and all of them gathered around to protect me." 

When we reached our classroom, I saw how Jade changed her face when she saw us. I removed my cap and just sit and wait for the professor to come. I sighed and relaxed. I am distracted the whole day and still, I didn't let Rays get lost in my sight.

This is Gold Screen Entertainment

We are informed that our artist is linked to a dating scandal. As for our artist protection and the person involved. We are still talking to our artist and giving him time to address his statement.

As I read the given statement of Timothy's company. I received a text message from an unknown number.

From: Unknown

Hi, this is the manager of Timothy. Timothy will give his statement later in the evening and also he can't handle his phone for a while to take his consequences.

I sighed and hide my phone. Rays and I went to our place on campus. We just talked about what happened and how the media followed us. I am also worried that Timothy will take consequences because of that photo.

"Lays, when Tim denies his dating scandal, you will also deny it if needed and you will both hide in the public. But when Tim will confirm it, lucky you but you will also receive hate comments." Rays said.

As the time passed by all I can think is what if Timothy will deny it. I am slowly falling to Timothy as he proves himself. I decide to go home because I am suffocated at my place. I drive along the way with all the what-ifs.

"Rain." my mom said when she saw me. "Are you okay?"

"Yes. I'm sorry I didn't tell you that." She knows what I am talking about and just hugged me. My dad is still in an out-of-the-country business.

"Me and Timothy are dating since last month. I didn't tell not because I don't want to but because I don't want you to be worried. Our relationship is okay, but we are not yet official until I say yes to Timothy." I explained it to my mother but still, she did not say anything and just listen to me.

"Haaayy, my baby girl is a grown-up lady. You always make us proud, it's okay you will get through it. Invite Timothy here if he has time, I will make food for him."

"Mr. Timothy, can you tell us about your dating scandal?" The interviewer asked. They are live on YouTube and many have a hundred thousand viewers.

"First of all, I am really sorry to my supporters. I met LA at a rooftop bar and he is not a fan of mine so I found her interesting. I get her number and also her socials. We even go for shopping and then I asked her if I can date her she said yes. That photo is taken after her ex's wedding. I take LA away from the city to breathe." he said very professionally. In that case, he already proves to me that he deserves me. 

"So are you saying that you are confirming that you are dating?" The interviewer asked.

Timothy answered yes that fast. He is really serious about us. As his interview finished, I turned off my television and get my phone to tell Rays that I am okay and also to message Timothy.

To: Dummy

You did a great job. You make me proud. Also, don't worry about me now, I am home with my mom. We'll see each other when you are free. <3

I smiled after sending my message to him. I didn't even wait for his reply because I know he is taking responsibility. But I am shocked that my followers went up and I have tons of message requests, so I decide to give them a post.

its_laysss: Thank you for reminding me what butterflies feel like. We're not yet official but let's wait for my harmony changes its rhythm. park_timxyz

After posting that, I received good comments and some bad comments. Also, my squad reacted to it and commented on something that teases me. I slept a good night's sleep and overslept. I decide not to go to school today and I will catch up with the lesson with Rays.

"Your future boyfriend posted a YouTube video about you." When I heard that, I turned on the television in our living area to check it out. And mon is right, and the video is titled 'My Golden Music'.

"Wow, I didn't know you took all of this. I don't know this." I whispered and when I turned my eyes to the dining area all I saw is my mom watching me from the door of our living area. "Mom!" 

"I love seeing you being in love again." she just smiled go back to the dining table. I just smirked and get my phone with a lot of notifications. I will message Tim but unexpectedly he replied late to my message last night.

From: Dummy

Sorry for this late reply. I called last night but your mom answered it and I heard you overslept, haha. I can't meet you this week. So I'll see you next week! Take care.

All I can feel are butterflies in my stomach. I can't resist not to smile and hide what I feel but my mom kept on looking at me. But I feel like I haven't felt this feeling before.

am I... already in love?

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