Till There Was You [FINISHED]

Chapter 9: The Stressball

I am memorizing the drama script for my cameo when I hear Lady Gaga's song signaling a call.

"Hello Yumi, what's up?" I answer.

"Have you seen the article?" 

"What article?"

"Tsk, I am driving to your house now, don't scroll through your social media yet."

"Okay, okay. I'm busy anyway. Is it life threatening?" Having been in the entertainment industry this long, I already learned not to be bothered by anything anymore. Of course there are times that I get to roll my eyes or even shake my head negatively when I accidentally see some misleading articles about me on the internet but I don't really dwell on those things. I just let them pass.

"Wait for me, I'm almost there." She ignores my question.

I wonder what she's talking about. I haven't been active on social media since my vacation with Ha Joon and we just got back to Seoul two days ago. We haven't seen each other since then because he had to fly immediately to Spain for his own project.

I flip the pages of the script and find that the plot is quite interesting. This could potentially hook viewers especially those who are into light and feel-good romantic comedies.

I jump a little at the sound of the doorbell.

I pick two lollipops from the candy bowl on my way to greet Yumi.

Upon hearing the lock unlatching, Yumi bursts through the door. "Is Ha Joon still in Spain?" 

"Yeah, why?" I hand her one sweet treat.

"An article came out today about your escapade in Croatia. Have you encountered anything odd while you were there? The source seems to be so sure about you two."

I dig up my memory as best as I can. Oh shoot! "A Korean guy approached us at a restaurant there but it was really quick. Nothing out of the ordinary."

"Have you said something to him?"

Ha Joon's voice echoes in my mind.

You can join your big sis and her boyfriend...

I give Yumi a sheepish look. "Ha Joon might have implied that we are dating." Implied is an understatement but I'm not telling her that or she might get even worked up than she is right now.

She hisses, folds her arms in front of her and walks back and forth so swiftly I start to get dizzy looking at her.

"Chill out, Yumi. Is it that bad to admit it to the public?"

"That's not my main concern, Hye Soo."

I give her a look of wonderment.

She continues. "I know you are cool headed but still, promise me you won't do anything on impulse."

Now, I'm intrigued.

"You have my word."  I say, popping the lollipop playfully and winking at her. My action does not amuse her. I put the lollipop out of the way and listen to her more seriously.

I'm going to send you the link to the article. I'll give you a few minutes to read it then we'll talk.She sits on the couch and gestures for me to do the same in front of her. She takes her phone out and scrolls for a moment. I hear a ping from mine but before I open it, I look at Yumi. She nods at me and watches me silently with concerned eyes.

I unlock my phone and open the link she sent. The title makes me raise one of my eyebrows.

An Affair Between Singer and Producer