Man in Dreams

Secrets and Surprises

As she arrived, Maya received a call from Hobi. "Hey, Bubli! I'm coming over this weekend."

"Oh great, you finally managed to clear your schedule for a meet-up," Maya chuckled.

"Yes, and you know what? I'm so happy. There's something important I want to tell you, but I won't spill it now."

"You too? My curiosity is growing! Please, just tell me."

"Nope, I'll tell you in person, my Babbu. And guess what? Yoongi is coming with me."

"Well, okay. I'm sad you're not telling me now."

"I thought you'd be happy your idol is coming along. But since you're sad, I'll tell him not to come," Hobi giggled playfully.

"I am happy he's coming! He already texted me. Can you at least give me a hint about what's so important?" Maya pleaded playfully.

"What? Yoongi texted you? OMG! This is going down in history. No, I'll tell you in person. Just wait two more days," Hobi laughed.

"Alright, fine. But since you sound so happy, I'll assume it's good news."

"Yes, Maya, it's happy news, so relax. Anyways, Bubli, are you really okay?" Hobi's voice was filled with concern.

"Yes, my Sunshine, I'm fine, but I miss you 😔."

"I'll try to make more time for you. I'm sorry things got busier after I came here. Can you believe it's almost been a year?"

"True, Hobi. But I'm really happy my Sunshine is shining, and Aunty and Uncle are watching you shine from above."

"I know. I miss my mummy and papa a lot 😟," Hobi's voice grew sadder.

"I'm sorry, Hobi. The words just came out. I didn't mean to remind you."

"I know, but I really missed them when others called their families today," Hobi sighed.

"Don't worry, Hobi. My Amma, Appa, and I are always here for you, and your parents' blessings will always be with you."

"Okay, Maya, let's leave that aside. Be sure to prepare a feast for us-it's celebration time."

"Again, you're making me curious, Bublu! Enough, I'm hanging up now. Love you, take care, and give my hugs to my darling Yoongi."

"Yeah, yeah, why not? Your darling is right next to me. Do you want to talk to him?" Hobi chuckled.

"No, it's okay. I was just kidding," Maya laughed.

"So, you do not want to talk to me, Miss Maya?" Yoongi asked playfully.

"No, Mr. Meow. If we talk, I'll miss you even more. See? I'm already missing you."

"Oh, I miss you to the core, Maya. Can't wait to see you soon, sweetie."

"Same here, Yoongi."

"You're safe, right?"

"Yes, I am. Don't worry. Take care, see you soon, Yoongi."

"See you soon. Take care. I love you," he said softly, making sure no one else could hear him.

Hobi, still in shock, stared at Yoongi. "When did this happen? I mean, I know you told me you love her, but when did she start feeling the same?"

Yoongi chuckled. "You know, it's been there for a while. We just hadn't fully expressed it until recently."

"But you didn't tell me you both confessed your feelings. She's dead when I see her!" Hobi exclaimed, half-joking but clearly surprised.

"It's not her fault. We wanted to keep it a secret, maybe that's why."

"I get it, but she never keeps secrets from me. I'm really upset," Hobi said, his expression turning serious.

"She might tell you in person. You weren't around while she was here, except for that night when we discussed it."

"True. Maybe that's why she wanted me to meet her this weekend. Anyways, I'm happy for you both, but Yoongi, if you dare hurt her, you'll face consequences," Hobi said, his tone protective.

"I won't hurt her, no matter what. I promise you. And let's keep this quiet," Yoongi assured him, looking Hobi in the eyes.

"Of course, buddy," Hobi said, wrapping Yoongi in a tight hug. "But seriously, how did this even start? You two were saying just friends."

Yoongi sighed, a small smile playing on his lips. "It's been building up for a while. I don't know may from the moment I saw her I knew she was the one "

"And she felt the same way?" Hobi asked, as if he doesn't know.

"Yeah, she did. We both did. But we wanted to be sure, to take things slow. That's why we kept it a secret."

Hobi nodded, understanding. "I get it. But I still can't believe neither of you told me! We're supposed to be best friends."

"We are best friends, Hobi. We just didn't want to complicate things until we were sure," Yoongi explained gently.

"Alright, alright. I forgive you both. But if you hurt her, Yoongi, you'll have me to answer to," Hobi reiterated, half-smiling but serious.

"I won't. I promise," Yoongi said firmly. "And thanks for understanding."

"Anytime, bro. Now let's get ready for this weekend. Maya has no idea what's coming," Hobi said with a grin, his earlier sadness replaced by excitement.

Maya savored her dinner, her mind buzzing with anticipation. What could the happy news be? Could they be heading abroad for a concert or perhaps winning an award? The suspense was killing her! They really knew how to keep her on edge with her wild imaginations. Finally, she tucked herself into bed, brimming with happiness for them while her thoughts drifted to her deal with Mr. Joe. What if Yoongi found out? How would he react? The anxiety was exhausting. With a sigh, she closed her eyes.

In her dream, she saw her beloved. "Oh, my dream boy," Maya teased with a playful smile. "Did you miss me, Miss Dream?" Yoongi asked, grinning. "Of course, I missed this Yoongi," Maya laughed, tugging at his cheeks. "This Yoongi?" Suga asked, feigning jealousy. "Guess what? I have a real boyfriend," Maya announced mischievously. "What? Then who am I? Are you cheating on me, Miss Dream? I don't like it," Suga pouted. "No, baby, I was just kidding. You're my only boyfriend," she reassured, planting a kiss on his cheek.

"Hey, look at me. Who is he?" Yoongi demanded. "Who is who?" Maya teased. "Who's your real-life boyfriend? Is he better than me? Is he why I haven't seen you lately?" Suga's tone grew serious. Unable to contain her laughter, Maya giggled and showed him a picture. "Oh, so you have me in real life too, huh?" Suga said, pulling her closer. "Of course, my dream boyfriend. It's you and you alone. I love you to the core," she declared, wrapping him in a tight embrace.

"Oh no, I feel so shy," Suga pretended to cover his face. "Let me see, let me see! It's such a blessing to have the same person as my dream and real boyfriend," Maya smiled. "But remember, I was the first to win your heart," he said, kissing her. "Yes, sir," she replied as they wrapped their arms around each other and walked freely. "This is the only place we can date freely," Yoongi remarked as they strolled. "Let's dance; it's just us now," Maya winked. "Sure," he agreed, and they danced happily, savoring the moment where they could be themselves without any burdens.

Suddenly, Yoongi jolted awake as his phone buzzed. "Joe again? I told you not to wake me when I'm having sweet dreams!" he grumbled. "Sorry, just wanted to update you. He's coming out, and I'll handle it," Joe replied. "Oh, I see. Make him regret crossing us," Yoongi said, his demeanor turning serious.

Meanwhile, Maya woke up, giggling at the memory of her dream. "Where's my boy, damn it?" she muttered with a smile.

Yoongi, now fully awake, contemplated the reporter and then thought of Maya. Feeling a wave of relief, he closed his eyes, ready to drift back into his dreams.