Eunwoo and I stare at the photos on the table that Taeyoon has laid out before us in disbelief. I was mortified by what was I was seeing. The photos are of me and Eunwoo, his back is facing the Paparazzi's camera and I am hidden by his body; but it's obvious that he has someone (me) pinned against the wall. His neck is tilted down and we're... kissing. My face burned with embarrassment and my heart dropped like a stone straight down to my stomach.
Distressed, I was at complete loss for words so I just turn to look at Eunwoo waiting for him to say something. All I could think was - Shit, shit, shit, I'm gonna lose my job.
Taeyoon breaks the silence, "That's both of you right?"
After a short pause, Eunwoo answers just one word, "Yes."
"Eunwoo-ah, you know that I'm always on your side but I'm in a tough spot now," Taeyoon says and then looks at me, "because Naeun's contract has a clause where she's not allowed to date or have intimate relations with any artist of Fantagio - if she breaks the cause, the company can choose to end her contract at any time."
I stare at Eunwoo once again, trying to process everything. My face still hot.
"Can't we tell the management that it's somebody else?" Eunwoo asks Taeyoon.
"This isn't the only photo, there's others with a clearer view of Naeun. We managed to pay off the reporter to ensure he doesn't leak the photos but management has already seen the rest."
Fuck, this is so bad.
"I don't want to lose this job," my voice was shaky. I really didn't want to lose it, I knew how lucky I was to be here - others would kill for this job. I try my best to control my tears and trembling hands so I slide them under the table to hide them.
Eunwoo catches this and secretly reaches over to hold my hand.
Taeyoon's phone suddenly rings and he picks up the call.
"Sh-" Taeyoon curses and my heart starts to race again. I was nervous, it didn't sound good.
When he finally puts down the call, he quickly types in something and flips the phone over to show the screen Eunwoo and I. It was an article with the headline, BREAKING: ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo on a Date in Paris
The only thing that cushioned the blow was that the photo wasn't the one of us kissing. Instead, it was of us holding hands and running away from the Paparazzi - not that, it was any better.
We thought that night was our great escape, but it really wasn't so great after all. In the photo, I was looking at Eunwoo so my profile wasn't very clear. People who didn't know me wouldn't recognise me; but Eunwoo was looking back at the camera - both of us smiling in thrill of the moment.
We sat in silence until Eunwoo asks, "Can I talk to Naeun alone?"
"Sure, I'll let you guys discuss about this," Taeyoon gets up to leave, "I'll be back in a bit."
A terrible and heavy feeling spread inside me. I felt like I was falling in an endless black hole. I hated that I've created a huge problem for Eunwoo and his career - dating scandals were always difficult for idols or celebrities. It affected more than just the people involved in the scandal; there was always a negative ripple effect on the company, fans, the artists' projects or activities, and more. I was afraid that I could have spoiled everything he's been working hard for.
"I'm so sorry," I said to Eunwoo, "I ruined everything."
"Don't be sorry, it was my choice," He squeezed my hand to reassure me, "You didn't ruin anything."
"But what are we going to do? I don't want you to be caught up in this. Your career is on the line."
"I don't want that for you too, your job is also on the line." He sighs, "This is tough..."
I thought about what we could do and a thought of Minhyun crept into my mind. Oh no. He might have seen the article as well. I know he'd recognise me instantly. This is just getting worse and worse.
"Naeun-ah, I want to hold on to us," Eunwoo voice breaks my thoughts. "But I can't ask you to sacrifice your job. I know how much you want to keep it."
"I..." I was torn. Not about my job, but about Minhyun and Eunwoo.
I loved them both and I didn't want to hurt them; but I knew that being dishonest was the worst thing I could do right now.
I knew I had to make my choice.
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𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚜𝚎 𝚖𝚎 *ੈ✩‧₊˚ - minhyun x eunwoo ff (completed)
أدب الهواةNaeun's transition to a new job isn't all about her career like she expected. Instead, it's a series of unexpected romantic encounters with two gorgeous & famous men - Hwang Minhyun & Cha Eunwoo. Who does she choose in the end? *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ Characters:...
