CHAPTER 1: Romeo and Juliet

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The winter is over, the sun takes it first peek on a cloudy sky. It was Jungkook’s vision while he was standing beside his car looking up in front of the building of JinHit Ent. He sigh and finally decided to come in. Hoseok approach him at the entrance and was brightly smiling glad to see him. “Bro, you know that she is the happiest knowing you would come. Please follow me, they are waiting for you in the meeting room.” Hoseok’s warm welcome while he is leading the way to the meeting room where Producers  Min Yoongi and Kim Namjoon with CEO Kim Seokjin are waiting for him. “ Oh.. thank you hyung..” he answered bowing his head down to Hoseok and followed him the way.

Later JK is inside the meeting room sitting in front of a long table along with the 3 bosses. Jin handed him a contract files for him to read and sign. “ No pressure, we will give you more time to read the contract before you sign it. But we are really looking forward you to be working with us.”..  Said Jin. “ Yes we agree..” Namjoon added and Yoongi nodded while crossing his two arms. Namjoon then pass to him the brown envelope and said. “ Here’s your pieces and demos  your friend submitted to us.. You know you’re good, but where have you been all this time.. Oh.. Sorry about that.. we are just wondering, that talent should not be kept.” 
JK just replied the with a deep breath and light smile.. while still scanning  the contents of the contract. “ That was a long story..” he answered.
“Whatever is it.. we just hope to see you here again….” Yoongi finally talked while he is about to leave his seat and extended his one hand to JK to shake.. while his other hand holding his ringing phone.. “ will you please excuse me ”.. and Yoongi left the room. Later Jin also excused himself to leave the room as well tapping JK’s shoulder..

When Namjoon and JK left in the room. Namjoon gave him the separate USB..
“ This was included on the files but I think this one is personal for you..”
JK: Oh… thank you sir… (bowing down his head to NJ)
NJ: Don’t call me sir, just call me hyung.. Ok… I guess we don’t have anymore things to discuss for now. Don’t take too long, please comeback here soon as possible with positive response ok..
JK: Sure si… I mean hyung..
They both stand from their seats and shook their hands.

As soon as JK back to his car he plugged the USB to his car stereo. And the piano music started playing. And a voice of girl started singing the lyrics. Little by little tears windowing the corner of his eyes while he start driving his car.

“ Paint me a picture eternally mine
like Monalisa to last for all times
Play me a classic from yesterday
Carefully Patient your work of art
Masterpiece building right from the start
Right me a love song straight from your heart…. “ 🎵🎶🎵

(*excerpt from Lani Misalucha’s Timeless*)

7 Years ago …

22 years old JK sitting on the topmost stair of the soccer field grandstand. Gently painting the beauty just a few stairs down away in front of him. Right side of her black below shoulder wavy hair covering her right cheeks, while the other is inserted on left ear showing the left side of her cheeks, with some strands gently falling against her rosy cheek. With her headset on, she was biting her pen when thinking then back writing again on her notes. Suddenly, her phone alarmed its 4pm. She picks all her things up in hurry and left. JK was left alone and sigh, he looked up the sky it’s cloudy and the autumn breeze of the wind, its getting colder. He packed his things up too and prepares himself to leave. He stares at his painting..
“  Aghhh.. it’s almost done anyway, I’ll do some finishing touch at home tonight. I’ve been looking at you almost a month already, when will I know even just your name?” he asked himself.

Time skipped….

Recital Day of Bright Star Arts Academy.

Erin Young’s team is starting to panic in the backstage few performers left for their turn, but their teammate who will play the role of Romeo is not yet around. Their adviser teacher was not around as well. “ Erin what we gonna now..” Wendy asked..
“ I don’t even know Wend… if only teacher Choi is answering her phone.”
Later her phone is ringing… “ It’s teacher Choi”. She hurriedly answer her phone freaking out.
“ Teacher, thank God… Jay is not around. What we gonna do? “
Teacher : Relax Erin, I found your new Romeo.. Jay has a family emergency that he has to left the country right away. Don’t worry, I am prepared for his replacement. In fact we are here now.
Right then she peeks to see the hall entrance Teacher Choi is coming near with a guy with him already in his costume and his mask.. They were all released from their tensions finally.
This is Erin’s last year in the academy she must not fail. She must need to get the recommendations to be a part of the country’s most popular theater play group.

When teacher Choi arrived at the moment, there’s no almost time for them to introduce each other, their turn started. She wears her mask too.
During their performance, the fact that Romeo just joined them, he can actually play the role better than Jay. He can act well, dance very much better and such a singing voice like an angel. She was very amazed, she was comfortable with him, like she knows him already.

Time to removed their masks, and found his adorable face, she was surprised even more. It was Jeon Jungkook in front of her, the most popular guy in the academy from the painting and photography class. She doesn’t care about him ever before while everyone (girls) is freaking out over him. She didn’t gave a damn attention, she needs to focus on chasing her dreams. But getting close to him like that face to face. She cannot deny the fact he is so very attractive.
“ Snap out Erin.. focus you need to finish the play.. stop the nonsense”.. Interrupting herself.
After the play.. at the back stage.. While everyone is busy packing up..
JK finally gained the confidence to approach Erin.

JK: Hi!! So you are? ( extending his hand to get her name )
Erin: Oh.. It’s Juliet… ( shake hands with him)
JK: Juliet? For real? (doubting)
Erin: Yeah…that’s my name for real.. ( with a teasing smile )
JK: OK… Well then.. I’m Romeo..
Erin: Nice to meet you Romeo
( and they both laugh at each other )

Later Erin realize its nearly 4pm.. She is on hurry.. she excuse herself to him and everyone. Her job at the bar starts at 5pm. She works as bar attendant at a cozy bar not too far from the academy.

One night, she gets off from her duty very late.. It’s almost past 2pmalready. Walking on her way home, somebody attempted to harass her. Fortunately somebody came to save her, her savior seems to have a martial arts skill and easily knocked down the bad guy making him ran away like a scared dog.
“ Are you alright? “ he worriedly asked while helping her stand up as she stumbles on the side of the street. She were trembling scared, that she suddenly hugs him saying thank you and keeps on crying. Later she realize, she stepped back away from him a little to see the face who helped her. She was shocked to see it was JK. “ Romeo..??” ….. “ Yes Juliet it’s me, and what the hell, why are still on this street alone this late?
Erin: I have a work… and how about you anyway….
JK: Uh.. well just a few hours ago was my birthday, my friends
me some party… But wait.. why I am explaining to you anyway.. In the first place you must be thankful I was here and I saw you, I was able to help you.. If I didn’t come what happened to you, do you think what?
Erin: Uh… I just asked. Why get mad.. Then so… Happy Birthday..belated happy birthday.. And thank you for saving me. I awe you.
JK: So where’s your home…
Erin: I’m renting a room few blocks from here.
JK: OK lets go..I’ll send you.. I park my car just over there.
Erin: No..no..no.. its ok.. I’ll be fine, I’ll just need a few walk from here.
JK: No! I insist, this street is not safe this late.
Erin: Sigh!! Alright then…

A few minutes they arrived at her place. Before she went off his…

Erin: “ by the way, its Erin Young my real name..”
JK: “ Oh.. nice name… I’m…” (before he continued, she cut his words off)…
Erin: “ I know your name, who in the academy does not know you?”
JK: “ Well, you have a point..” …
Erin: “ Well I have to get inside now… Thank You again Jungkook..Goodmornight shall I say”.. 
JK: Ok.. goodmornight!!
And Erin went off the car… before she finally gets in the house, she bid him take care ..
And JK answered.. “ Yeah.. see you tomorrow”..
Jk smirked… “Finally I got your name…”




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