ending scene | l.hc

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{his}

my heart was pounding so loud, it was deafening.

i kept my head down low as i waited for his words to continue.

" i have called you because i have heard about the feedbacks from your coaches. " i gulped hard as his voice sounded stern, never near to comforting and good.

" it has been 8 months since you have been training. and all i heard was disappointments about your performance. " i wanted to cry. i was so nervous, i think i would faint. but i kept calm, despite the urge to fall down due to my wobbling legs.

" but it all changed. " i raised my head, my forehead creased as his voice changed. from stern to calm.

" all of your coaches are amazed at how much you've improved all throughout your training period. some of the executives even say you're already ready. " a smile slowly formed in his face but i felt heavy. what was he saying?

i was startled when the studio's door opened and it showed us the ceo of the company. i immediately paid respect, bowing 90 degrees. behind him was mr. lim.

" hello, mr. lee. "

" wow, if it isn't the best trainee of the year. " he said, giving me a tap on the shoulder. i gave him a timid smile before standing properly.

mr. lim, mr. park and mr. lee were all seated in front of me, and i was trembling.

" mr. lim sent me your song and i could tell how prepared you were for the life. " he chuckled, and the others went with him. what did he mean? what is going on? i'm so confused!

" after some discussions, we have finally decided to make you debut! " mr. lim exclaimed, which startled me. but what did he say?

" d-debut? " i stuttered. i was shocked, i couldn't digest everything right now.

" you will make your solo debut in three months time. " mr. park said.

" i will go s-solo? " i asked again. they all gave me a nod.

" tomorrow, we will discuss about the concept of your debut, the songs. for now, you can take the day off and celebrate. " mr. lee said. so i nodded and gave off a big smile.

" thank--

" oh, and about the songs. bring your songs tomorrow because we might put your songs in your album. " my eyes widened at mr. lim's words. my songs already in an album?! that's wild!

" thank you so much! i will give my best so you won't regret your decision! "

•••

i wanted to celebrate with shine. i wanted her to be the first one to know about this good news. but when i went to her place, there was no one there. so i went to the riverside, because this is where she always finds me.

i closed my eyes and breathed. this feeling is heavenly. i was calm. finally, after months of suffering, my hard work paid off. but this is just the start. there's still more to come but i can't keep myself from wanting to celebrate this milestone.

i quietly walked alongside, putting my hands inside my coat as the cold wind continued to wrap around me. a few people were outside. some were taking pictures, taking a stroll while some where just sitting on the benches, taking their time to live.

as i kept releasing my breath, i suddenly saw a familiar figure from afar. it was crouching down, seated on her ankles. i knew it was a girl because of the hair and figure. i walked faster as the spark of recognition took over me.

the necklace hanging from her neck was familiar. that silver moon necklace.

i ran towards her, a handkerchief in my hands. when i was already in front of her, i saw that she was closing her eyes, her hand clutched on her chest. i noticed a piece of paper in between her hands.

i sat down in front of her, my feeling went heavy. she was crying silently, but i could feel her screaming in pain and sadness.

slowly, her head raised up and her eyes looked at me with much sorrow. instead of shedding a tear, i slowly moved my lips upward and placed the handkerchief before her face.

" hi, do you want to talk? " my voice was soft. when her eyes twinkled with unfallen tears, what she did next surprised me.

her warmth abruptly encircled me, her chin placed above my shoulder. i could feel her heavy breathing and her shoulders violently shaking as she cried louder in my arms.

i stroked her hair and whispered to her words of calmness.

we stayed like that for a while, until she removed herself from my grasp and wiped her tears. i stood up and offered her to stand up.

" i'm sorry. i'm sorry you had to see me like this again. " her voice was low. but it was enough to break my heart.

i reached for her cheeks, wiping her tears. she looked at me with her hazel orbs that glimmered with the tears she was trying to keep in.

" you don't have to be sorry. " i said, still staring at her face.

how can someone look so beautiful despite being broken?

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