resentment

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"You will be shot here. The camera will point from there. In this part, you have to act sad towards him." The director explained. I sighed secretly. This would be easy for me to sing with deep emotion but acting? I don't know how to, but I have to try my best.

"I understand." I said and then turned to Crush as the director cue for the scene. "Okay, 1 2 3 Action!"

Last month I received an invitation from PNation a.k.a PSY's label. They asked me to be part of Crush's song for the title track. It's been four years since I last worked with him. It would be an amazing opportunity for me.

What's unique about this album is that all the songs will be collaborations with female artists, which is why I wonder why he chose me for the title track because the other artists have such beautiful voices.

The title track "Let Me Go" stirs a painful break-up song. This song is all about the inevitable end of a relationship, capturing the lonely mood.

We shot for two days in a row and today is the last day of shooting in the studio. The accompanying video would be released through PNation's official YouTube and Naver TV channels.

Even-though I'm still awkward to Crush—blame on my inner introvert. Still, after being part of the K-Pop industry for 14 years, this is going to be really easy for me. Besides, it is an honor for me to be part of the album. So I agreed without a second thought.

"And cut! Good job guys! Let's take a break for 30 minutes and then shoot the last scene." The Director said.

After bowing and thanking Crush and the staff, I went to my dressing room to touch-up my makeup and take a short rest. Today I had too much work and couldn't wait to crawl into bed.

I laid down on the comfortable sofa and closed my eyes.  I had not yet gone to dreamland when a loud noise woke me up.  I cursed inside.

"Taeyeon! Someone is here." My manager banged the door from outside.

"Who is it, unnie?" I quickly asked.

"Just come out."

I was confused but too lazy to get up from the this couch. So I ignored it. Maybe it was just the delivery guy who sent the 'thank-you' flowers from SM. What a sycophant.

"Taeyeon!" My manager shouted again. I rolled my eyes remembering SM always need a picture for the company image.

"Coming."

I exited the dressing room some minutes later after changing my dress and got my touch-up makeup done for the next shoot.

Every staff would smile at me and thank me in the hallway to the main studio.

"Thank you Taeyeon-ssi for the meal. You don't have to do all this for us." Some staff slightly bowed to me. I raised my brow. What?

The moment I set foot in the studio, my jaw dropped.

What the hell? What is he doing here?

"Annyeonghaseyo. Please take good care of her." He smiled and bowed his head.

"Baek, it is nice seeing you again." Crush greeted him with a smile.

I glanced at the food truck outside through the glass window. My name and my face were on it. It was written from SM but I know all of this was his personal expense.

I crossed my arms and kept standing against the wall near the door. Stared at him with disgust.

Baekhyun, my ex is such a sunny guy. He talked to several of the staff, my manager, my stylist, even my collaboration partner—Crush. Everyone cheered for him like he was the main star here and not Crush or not even ME. But, I knew him better than anyone.

"Taeyeon noona is a great artist, thank you for choosing her for this amazing collaboration. You won't be disappointed." He spoke in a fresh and professional way of speaking. I wanted to laugh. And here I thought SM was the real sycophant.

"Noona!" Baekhyun bowed to the staff in respect before walking towards me.

"You look really beautiful, noona." He looked at me from head to toes. Lust. Admired.

"The hell are you doing here, Baekhyun?" I didn't even try to hide my irritation.

He smiled. "To see you, noona. What else?"

"Something is definitely wrong with you." I stared at him in disbelief.

What the hell is wrong with this guy, seriously? Does he really think it's okay to see me? What if our fans or worsttt.. Dispatch sees us? And what made him think it was okay to barge in here without permission. I cursed myself. It must be Mr Krabs. Kim Young Min.

Baekhyun is definitely his new golden child.

After Baekhyun managed to sell millions of copies last year, he always follows me wherever Igo! My apartment, my dorm, my photoshoot, and my meetings. Every staff member loves Baekhyun so much that they let him stay and never ask him to leave.

Kim Young Min himself let Baekhyun do whatever he wants as long as the boy maintained his professionalism.

I remember years ago, how Baekhyun cried and begged the old man to let him date me. After all, that Krabs was the one who asked us to separate. Now think about it, Baekhyun bought him quite well. After all, the greedy old man only cares about money.

When you think Baekhyun seems like a good pretty boy who can't do anything bad. No, He is very sly and sneaky. Baekhyun has the power now with Kim Young Min standing behind him. And who can go against the CEO? I mean look at me, I became his prisoner.

"You should know that I will never come back to you." I reminded him a thousand times.

Baekhyun clenched his jaw but then grinned. "We are already together, noona. What are you saying?"

I froze on the spot. With eyes wide open, I stared into Baekhyun's calm ones.

"Can you please go be stupid somewhere that's away from me?"

"Where?" He asked quickly.

"Oh I don't know. Go to hell, perhaps?"

"And leave you here alone? I can't do that."

"You can and you will." I said boldly.

"Taeyeon, be ready in 3 minutes." My manager interrupted. She slightly bowed to Baekhyun. I glared at my manager even when she already left us. That unnie must be leaking my schedule again. I would deal with her later.

Three weeks ago, I caught her conversation with Baekhyun. If anyone agrees with Baekhyun to pursue me again, my manager would be his number one support system. Or maybe Mr.Krabs forced my manager. I sighed. And here I thought I finally got rid of Baekhyun.

For the past few months, I have been able to breathe normally because he was busy with his SuperM. But, I guess luck doesn't want to stay with me for long.

"You really look beautiful, noona. You make me fall in love even more." He said very sure of himself.

I smiled. "No matter how you feel for me, you won't have a place in my heart."

"Was that supposed to hurt me?" Baekhyun smirked.

I scoffed. Then He patted my head and smiled. "Let's continue after you're done shooting, noona. I have a gift waiting for you. Fighting!"

I was so shocked that I couldn't even protest when he sweetly pecked me in the forehead then looked at me with lovey dovey eyes.

"Taeyeon!" My manager shouted. I slowly turned around and went to the director.

I was mad mad. I was sure my face was red. And they thought I was blushing. Goddammit, bacon!

"I'm ready." I said with respect and we began shooting properly.