There's only one word to describe Rielle's first love: publicity.
In a world of stardom, all the spotlight and the pretending got so confusing that Rielle didn't know any more what's real and what's not.
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Chapter 14 __________ __________
Rielle
I wore a pair of pale blue jeans and white top with a lacy neckline. I was putting earrings on when Youngji came into the van. "Where are you going? You look like you're going on a date." She said.
I watched across the mirror as color flushed my cheeks. "I'm meeting Sungjae's parents."
She gave me an incredulous look. "What? Are you guys crㅡnevermind. Why are you meeting them? You're not dating for real." She said the last sentence in a hushed tone but even so, it was like something pinched my heart.
"I just want to help him." I said, finishing the other earring. "His parents have no idea that it's all for show." I added.
Youngji sighed. "Are you sure you wanna do this? Because you don't have to. He can't ask you this kind of thing. You're technically his boss."
I raised an eyebrow. "Am I? Do I have a say on things? And yes, he can ask me to do this. It's nothing compared to what my father asked of him." I said and grabbed my bag.
She massaged her temple and squeezed her eyes shut. "So, what time are you coming back?"
"Do I have a curfew now?"
"Filming begins early tomorrow."
"I know my schedules."
Youngji inhaled a deep breath. "Okaaaay, so... do you need a ride?"
"Thatㅡyes."
I asked her to drive me downtown. While Youngji drove, she turned to me with a smug look on her face. "So, Yook Sungjae can't even pick you up huh?"
I shot her a quick glare. "He's waiting for me at the nearest diner." I glanced out the window and said, "ThereㅡI think that's the one."
"Do you have an idea that you're acting weird lately? It's almost as if you really like him."
She pulled into a stop. I unbuckled my seatbelt without looking at her. "And if I do, will you be reporting it to my father?"
I could feel her staring at me with wide eyes. "Rielle..."
"Thanks for the ride." I said before getting off the car and shutting the door.
I looked around the area and it didn't take long for me to find Yook Sungjae. I think I could recognize him now no matter how big the crowd is. He stood by a gray car, hair blown in the windㅡand even in the distance, I couldn't help but notice how beautiful he is. Another man in black was talking to him. I decided to wait until they finish.
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Sungjae
"Please, don't bother my parents anymore. I told you I'll pay you every month." I told Mr. Yoon as I hand him the stack of money my family owed him. He chewed on a gum, looking at me over his sunglasses.
