Addicted Love (VALENTINE SERIES #1)

Chapter 60

S I X T Y

FAYE

Sitting in the VIP front row, surrounded by Ae's family and my friends, I kept my face neutral, trying to maintain my usual serious and cold demeanor. The excitement in the arena was palpable, but I wasn't going to let it show.

Iris and Jade were clearly enjoying my stoic appearance, nudging each other and glancing at me. Triz and Chia, though quieter, were also waiting for their chance to tease.

"Miss Sanchez, Excited ka na mag start ang concert no?" Jade asked with a grin, clearly trying to get a reaction.

I turned to her briefly, my tone calm. "I'm here to support Ae That's what matters."

Iris chuckled softly. "You're being too cool about this. We all know mas excited ka pa kanila Tita."

I just gave a slight nod, not letting them see the real emotions bubbling beneath the surface.

"It's her big night. I'm focused on that." I said.

Triz leaned in. "You're so serious. It's like you're not even excited."

I didn't respond, maintaining my calm demeanor. "I'm here for her," I said firmly.

Chia, sensing my mood, said quietly, "You're right. It's all about Mira tonight."

Despite my outward calm, my heart was racing. Deep down, I'm thrilled, I was about to see Ae again, to witness her perform after so long. The anticipation was almost unbearable, but I kept my face impassive.

As the lights began to dim and the crowd's roar grew louder, I felt a surge of excitement, but I masked it with my serious facade. The moment Ae stepped onto the stage, my heart would undoubtedly betray me. I couldn't wait to see her, to be close to her again, but for now, I stayed focused and composed.

Deep inside, however, I was brimming with excitement. Seeing Ae perform, being so close to her again, it's more than I can put into words. But for tonight, I would let my actions speak louder than my emotions.

As the concert was about to start, the excitement in the arena was electric. Everyone was counting down, their voices growing louder with each number.

"Ten! Nine! Eight!" The crowd chanted, and I could feel the tension building.

I glanced at Ae's family beside me. They were on the edge of their seats, their eyes fixed on the stage. Triz and Chia, despite their earlier teasing, were now as caught up in the moment as anyone, their faces alight with excitement.

Despite trying to stay composed, my heart was racing. The lights went out, and the roar of the crowd was deafening.

"Three! Two! One!"

As the countdown ended and the lights hit Ae on stage, I couldn't stop the smile that crept onto my face. It felt like the first time I was seeing her perform, even though I'd secretly watched her concerts many times before. But this moment seeing her again after so long, hit differently.

Ae's voice soared through the arena, and I felt something deep inside me shift. I had been keeping my distance, watching from the shadows, except for that one time during her Korea tour, when I couldn't resist showing up as one of the "100 lucky fans." I just couldn't stay away any longer.

Now, sitting here with her family, surrounded by fans screaming her name, I realized just how much I had missed her. My heart was pounding, but this time, it wasn't just excitement, it was something more. Watching her up there, in her element, reminded me of why I had kept coming to these shows.