Arcane

7

It's a couple bracelet!

I knew it. Oriel's suspicious when he panic when he thought he misplaced it.

Please I need a FRIEND like Oriel, who will spoil me like the way he spoiled Grant.

Those are worth more than 50 thousand dollars!!!

I shook my head at the comments in a social media platform that showed to us on the screen here in the studio. Tayler is bugging me earlier and keeps teasing me about the bags and bracelet that Oriel gets me and I am close to punching him earlier if it is not for the camera that surrounds us. I am a guest with the 'The old' band but people keep asking me and Oriel about the couple things or the same style but different colors of clothes that we have instead of focusing on what we are doing in the show. Right now, we are reading comments or posts about us that have been a hot topic for today.

"Are all those things really worth 50 thousand dollar?" the host asks Oriel. We all faced Oriel, waiting for his answer.

"No" i sighed in relief at his answer but it is not long because Oriel continue to speak

"It is worth more than that" Shock was evident in everyone's face including his co-member while I looked down out of embarrassment. Now everyone knows how large I spend on my items and the fact that I am the one who admitted earlier that sometimes we split the bill or it is Oriel who paid for my shopping spree, i don't think i can comfortably shop in the future. For sure, a lot of people will pinpoint the items I will buy in the future.

"Wow. It is a large sum of money. Don't you think Grant is just using you for money. He is always seen with you and to know that you are the one paying for his bills. It is unavoidable?" silence filled the room. If earlier is about my shopping addiction, now because of what the host said. Do I use Oldies for money? No! I will never befriend Oriel because of his money. I have my own money for fuck sake. I look at Oriel who is now looking at me with a look of don't-listen-to-him. I can't help but let him see what I feel. I feel fucking small. Never in my life will I use him for my own good and never in my life I imagine I will be accused of being a gold digger.

"Never. I am always the one who volunteers to pay for his things. I earn money so I can spoil him willingly. He works hard too for himself so it is just right for him to get rewarded sometimes for working hard. He has his own money and in fact, he can live peacefully without worrying about money. Maybe you should watch your words in the future because if not, it will lead you to lose your job. " Oriel asks. The coldness of his voice makes the host turn away his gaze and look at the camera. I know he knows that Oriel's mood changes and I hope that he knows what he said is offensive. He indirectly called me a gold digger? I am working hard to satisfy my needs and hearing that people think I am using my friends' wealth for my own goods really affects me.

"Anyway, people are rooting for the collaboration of the old bands and Grant. Do you have any plans on it" the woman host said after the long awkward silences that surrounded us.

"We are open for the opportunity. Especially now that Oriel and Grant are doing something that makes us all close together" Adrian answered.

"Something?"

"It is for you and the fans to know soon. But let me tell you this. It will shock you and make you fall in love with us more." I smiled at what Adrian said. His voice is full of playfulness that makes everyone giggle, the statement earlier is long forgotten.

After the talk, we all say our goodbye to end the show. We all went to the assigned room to pack up. Since I am a soloist right now, I'm in the artist lounge with Oriel's band. I'm used to it. In fact, I treat their staff as my friends too.