Inked

Chapter 11 - Secret show

I sat there in the venue and pictured the new path I took with PLT. I didn't just see a small venue but something that can become stadiums very soon. I stood up after checking the electronics one last time and headed backstage to get dressed. I had my own room and the others shared one. My outfit was edgy and in pure fashionista nature. Villain helped me pick out a perfect stage outfit for my new persona NJ. I must say that he knew what he was talking about. One of the Makeup artists came to me and applied some products and did my hair and left after 10min.

I was left alone and in peace for 10 min in and I concentrated on not feeling too nervous. There was a faint knock on the door and I turned my head and all of PLT walked in. The first one who had big eyes seeing me was Gaho.

"Omg you look hell of different", he said amazed. Villain stepped next to me and put an arm around my shoulder and said: "My masterpiece! She is not like you and calls me out for my fashion choice. She had no problem in going bold".

Mito dragged Villain away from me and smacked his head for the insult he just spoke out. They all started laughing but I was too nervous for that. June looked at me concerned.

"Hey no need to be nervous Noona", he said smiling.

"There are some important people in the audience today. Last time I saw them they were not happy about my choice. No idea how they will feel about this. Especially one", I said with a pained face. Jinyoung, he was the one that concerned me. I wondered how he was doing and whether he was still mad. I did not regret my choice but they were important to me. I never let anyone into my life but for them I made an exception.  I didn't even notice how much I missed their noisyness since I left. PLT was different and when they were here I forgot about it for a while but not today.

I felt a pad on my shoulder and looked up to see Villain beaming a smile at me: " If they do not behave let me kick their ass. None should worry you like that. I worked out for this occasion".

I smiled and nodded. It was time to head out so I turned around and said:" Thank you for making my wish come true".

What took me off guard was they bowing politely towards me. I replied and we headed backstage. I peaked around the corner and saw a filled pit. I didn't except so many people. Among the large crowd I spotted GOT7 near the stage. I could hear them from where I stood. They were truelly noisy.

The CEO of PLT welcomed the guests officially and thanked them for joining us. We talked about the words he should use today and he did a great job. He went off stage and the lights turned off and Viallain went up. One by one joined him and I joined halfway through the show. The crowd was amazing and I think the guys didn't recognise me at all. I enjoyed the show very much and I saw BamBam, Mark and Jackson cheering really loud. It was amazing to see. We ended with duet songs and one by one  said some words toward the end of the show. Before I spoke Gaho spoke: " What a show! On behalf of the team I want to thank you all for coming. We have been doing this a long time but when NJ stepped into our life we knew things will take a turn for the good. I think the show speaks for itself today. She is the driving force and it is a pleasure to make music with her. So NJ thank you".

I beamed a smile at him and took the  Mic: "There is no need to thank me. It is a pleasure to have joined PLT. Again thank you all for letting me create again and be truelly happy. Thank you all for coming".

We bowed and left the stage. I still felt the adrenalin rush. There was not much time to talk since we had some reporters waiting for us in a set up press room. It took a while to finish all the interviews and most of the guests had left already. Villain dragged me outside to the pit since he wanted to introduce me to his producer friends. They were cool people and they praised the production all over which was nice to hear. I spotted the CEOs that I have invited and went over leaving Villain behind. Jay looked at me and greeted me formally.

"It was a great showcase. Very fresh and new", GRAIL said to me.

I laughed and looked at them.

" Come on why are we so formal guys?", I said and they realised who I was.

" Holy shit. Your talent was wasted in the office", Jay exclaimed.

We chatted for awhile and I introduced PLT to them. After some time I headed to see GOT7 who were still there. They stopped talking as I approached.

"Did you enjoy the show guys?", I asked them smiling and JB looked at me shook.

" Naja Noona?!", he almost screamed at me.

Villain came running over to me as he heard the shouting and stood protectivly infront of me.

"Did they hurt you?", he asked me worried and I laughed and shook my head.

"Hey who is this?", Yugeom asked me.

"Villain. One of the artists I work with", I said smiling.

" He behaves like a jealous boyfriend", Mark said laughing.

I shook my head.

My eyes met Jinyoungs who looked at me with the same cold eyes like the last time I saw him. I decided to get some fresh air and change into my comfy clothes.  Outside there was no one so I decided to sit on a bench and have a few minutes for myself. From the corner of my eyes I saw one drunk person approaching. He looked down on me and smiled.

" Hey young lady. Let us have some fun together. You look cold", he said placing a hand on my cheek. I slapped his hand away and said:" Get off. I am not interested".

Suddenly he grabbed me by my shirt and pulled me up. He was strong and my attempt to free myself did not help at all. Before the man could do anymore I saw someone running towards me. It was Jinyoung who screamed for Jackson and dragged the man off me. Jackson and Villain sprinted out aswell and understood what was going on. I felt numb and shook on how I got into this position in the first place. Jackson handled the man and Jinyoung put his jacket over me, put an arm around me and led me inside. I was paralyzed in my thoughts.

PLT and GOT7 rushed to us concerned but Jinyoung asked for a quiet place where we could go to. We ended up in one of the dressing rooms. I sat down and he took his sweater off and gave it to me. I looked at him confused and he smiled weakly and said: "It ripped".

I looked down and saw that my shirt was indeed ripped and that his jacket covered me up. I nodded and took his sweater and headed to the washroom to change. My legs were shaking but I pulled myself together to not start crying infront of him. I put the sweater on and looked into the mirror. I was super pale and I understood why they all gave me these really worried looks. I washed my face with warm water and stepped outside.

I saw Jinyoung lost in thoughts as I entered. He held his hand and my eyes widened as I saw his hand bruised. He must have hurt his hand when he dragged them man off me. I went over to him and took his hand to have a closer look. He let me have a look at his hand. It was swollen so I grabbed a cold water bottle and placed it on his hand. I looked up at him and saw his cold eyes warm up.

" Don't be so reckless Jinyoung", I said go him seriously. He was driven by emotions when he ran to me and I will never forget that scence but I rather be injured them see his hand in this state.

He suddenly pulled me into his arms and did not let go. I was confused.

"I thought he would...I could never forgive myself", he said almost in a whisper.

So after all he cared for me. I was scared though. The universe was not on our side.