Music Unites Us | Haely

Chapter Seven: Is It A Coincidence Or Destiny?

After nearly two hours of meeting, Haewon and Bae headed to their studio as they had many ongoing projects. Bae's Mercedes-Benz A-Class swiftly took them to their studio. About 20 minutes later, they arrived at the studio and were greeted by their studio manager, Jang Kyujin, a cute girl who often compared herself to a cat.

Kyujin's playful salute and greeting set a light-hearted tone as Haewon and Bae entered the studio. The trio laughed, and Kyujin, ever the energetic manager, quickly launched into the updates.

"Good morning, my esteemed bosses! Ready for another productive day?" Kyujin said, her eyes twinkling with mischief.

The three of them chatted for a while, and Kyujin mentioned what had happened the previous evening when Haewon took Lily out for dinner. Bae was a bit surprised. She's still curious about the previous night's events, turned to Haewon and asked, "So, Haewon, what's this I hear about you taking Lily out for dinner last night?"

Haewon, a little taken aback by the sudden shift in conversation, chuckled nervously. "Oh, that. It wasn't a big deal. We had been working non-stop, and it was already dinner time. I just thought it would be good to take a break and grab some food."

Kyujin, always one to stir the pot, leaned in with a grin. "But Haewon, you took her to that fancy restaurant, didn't you? The one you only go to on special occasions?"

Haewon sighed, knowing there was no hiding anything from Kyujin. "Yes, it was that restaurant. But I took her there because it's quiet and private. I wanted to make sure she could relax without being bothered by fans or the media."

Bae, sensing an opportunity to tease Haewon, raised an eyebrow. "Private and quiet, huh? Sounds like you were being very considerate. Maybe even... romantic?"

Haewon rolled her eyes but couldn't help smiling. "It wasn't like that. I just wanted her to have a comfortable meal. Plus, we needed to discuss some ideas for the album in a relaxed setting."

Kyujin clapped her hands together in mock excitement. "Oh, this is getting interesting! So, did you two have a good time? Any sparks flying?"

Haewon shook her head, laughing. "No sparks, Kyujin. It was purely professional. We talked about the album, and that's it."

Bae, still grinning, decided to push a little further. "Well, from what Kyujin told me, you seemed pretty happy when you got back. Maybe there's more to this than you're letting on?"

Haewon sighed, trying to steer the conversation back to work. "Honestly, it was just a nice dinner. We needed a break, and it was good to see another side of Lily. She's very dedicated and passionate about her work."

Kyujin nodded, still smiling but sensing Haewon's desire to move on. "Alright, alright, we'll drop it... for now. But if you need any advice on wooing a certain blonde singer, you know where to find me."

Haewon chuckled, grateful for Kyujin's humor. "Thanks, Kyujin. I'll keep that in mind. But for now, let's focus on the projects we have today. We have a lot to get done."

Bae, now more serious, agreed. "Yes, let's get to work. We have several meetings lined up, and I want to make sure we're prepared."

The trio moved on to discussing the day's agenda, their playful banter giving way to a more focused and productive atmosphere. As they went over the details of their upcoming meetings and projects, Haewon couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for her team. Despite the teasing and the jokes, she knew that both Bae and Kyujin had her back, no matter what.

And somewhere in the back of her mind, thoughts of Lily lingered, a soft smile playing on her lips as she recalled the previous evening.

**Almost a week later**