I love you, Roseanne Park Chaeyoung.

Chapter 21: I Won't Give Up

Lisa's POV

I couldn't help but notice her phone's persistent buzzing.

There was a call incoming from "YG Sajangnim".

It probably won't be the best idea for me to answer it, would it? I mean, given what's happened months ago.

I wonder if he knows that she's here with me.

Her text tones started beeping, and my eyes caught the contents of the messages:

YG: Rosé, your actions will have serious repercussions.

YG: I have granted you almost a month's leave to take care of Lalisa, however I will not accept your appeal for the rescheduling of Blackpink's North America tour.

YG: I am a reasonable man, and I can see that she is awake and well now. So I expect you to be in the studio starting tomorrow to prepare for the upcoming tour.

YG: There will be no further discussion about this issue, this is an order not a request. According to your contract with us, you are required to action this as it is appropriate to our label agreement.

YG: If you still however, decide to disregard this directive, I will see to it that additional actions will be taken to ensure you will be at practice.

I read the messages in disbelief. It wasn't because YG was being a rude prick, maybe a little. But mostly, how could Chaeyoung put her life on hold like that.

At that moment, she steps out of the restroom. I studied her face, and caught glimpses of sadness. Her lips forcing into a smile, as her chipmunk cheeks perked up.

But those eyes.

I stared into her brown orbs, and instantly I knew there was something she was hiding from me.

Maybe it could just be the whole tour thing, but I was so sure there was more to it than that.

She came over to me and gently kissed my forehead, her soft lips caressing the area just above my brows.

As she pulled away, I lifted my hand to give her the phone.

"Y-Your messages..." damn it why am I stuttering , get a grip Manoban.

I watched as her smile falters a little as she starts reading the first few messages from her boss.

"Why didn't you tell me, Chaeyoung?," I questioned her, my face must have looked hard-pressed because hers started to turn sad.

"Lili, I-I..." it was her turn to stutter now "I can't leave your side."

I knew her pure intentions to take care of me, and my heart was full because I knew how much she loves me.

"Chaeng..." I reached out to hold her hands in mine "I love you. Thank you for taking care of me, really."

I stared deep into her eyes as my thumb rubs little circles on the back of her hand.

"But you shouldn't put your life on hold for me..." I said softly "...your fans, they're important too. They would be really heartbroken if they had to wait because the concert was postponed."

Tears were forming in her eyes, as I watched her struggle to keep them at bay.

"I'm not putting my life on hold. After everything that happened I need a break too, you have no idea how worried and stressed and upset about everything that's happened. It's just," she stops to breathe as her heart hitched.