Choice and Chances

III: Dating News

III

2017 March

Standing by the huge glass wall, a man in blue striped white suit is waiting for his talent, Lee Je Hoon. He didn't have to wait long as Je Hoon was around the area when he called him to his office. When Je Hoon went in, he asked him to sit on the small meeting area as he himself settled down on his seat.

"I have a proposal to you. This is going to be burden but this would benefit you in the long run," he tells him.

Just by hearing it; Je Hoon already knew this is going to be a ridiculous proposal.

"Entertainment news will release an article of you dating; and in few days' time we'll confirm it," it's ridiculous indeed.

He has heard of situations like this, but it's his first time encountering one. "Can I ask what is it this time?" He plainly asks.

"What?"

"At least I should know if it deserves to be covered up."

"Je Hoon-ah, I honestly don't know. The only thing I know is I owe them one and they'll probably use this against me and my artists; and that includes you. Please?"

After thinking much he decided to agree; he just has to fake relationship with his co-star, Shin Hye Sun and in few months they'll announce breakup due to busy schedules; he doesn't even have to meet her outside of work.

Among all the artist under the same agency, his project is the best well-received by the audience; thus he felt he's the best option.

The next day in Daegu, it's Chaewon's fifth day of her "a week with family in hometown" vacation. She was chewing her snacks while reading the script of a drama she's been offered, "Water God and his Bride."

She had her phone on vibrate so she could focus on reviewing the script. On the middle of reviewing her phone started vibrating; it took the phone to vibrate thrice before she decided to check it. There were three messages from two people; Hyo Joo and Yeon Seok.

'Are you busy? I'm around your area we should have dinner together.'  A message from Yoo Yeon Seok says. She chooses to read the other message before she'll make him a reply.

'Big news!'

'Check naver when you're at home; if you're out and driving, then don't. Okay?'  says Hyo Joo's messages and while reading her messages another one came.

'I'll call you when I'm off. Love you.'

Her heart starts beating faster each second. She knows something is not right. She forced to bring herself to open Naver app though her hands are subtly shaking. There, Lee Je Hoon is in the top trending. For a while she hesitated, taking a deep breath she hovered her thumb atop his name, hesitantly she tapped it.

"Tomorrow For Us leads; Lee Je Hoon and Shin Hye Sun rumored to be dating."

Her mouth slightly dropped open. She imagined this day would come; she knew this day would eventually come, the day when he'll start dating again.

She tried to go back to her reading but couldn't focus anymore. She went out to get some fresh air when she felt her phone vibrating again from her pocket; she brought it out and checked. It's a call from her friend, she picked it up.

"Hmm"

"I love you," Hyo Joo said first.

"Me too, Hyo Joo-a, thank you; but I already know it's bound to happen. I'm okay, you don't have to worry."