Alexandra Verlino

Ep 23: Trap

With that the whole room is filled with noises again. Most of them know what it means by me offering myself. It means entire wealth that they think I possess as Alexandra Verlino, and me becoming their experimental properties which can guaranteed a new founder of human's fountain of youth in newer generations. Their greed will take over from here. I don't need to do much.

"Yes. I offer myself as lab rats. Do whatever you want of me but let go of those innocent people. My wealth, if any, is also yours. All of them."

The chaos and noises keep getting louder. I swear I see Soo Hyang is as surprised as everyone else. He didn't think that I would go this far. Our discussion before didn't even reach this part. I have been hiding this final plan from everyone but Ji Yong. By that time, the door is loudly opened and all eyes straight away focusing at the person who is still holding the door's knob.

"Stella! What did you just say?!"

Jung Soo! He comes! Finally!

I smile at him, then look back at the people in the room.

"And I have another one very special request. I want Super Junior to be given full freedom of deciding their comeback, as well as they can decide for themselves if they want to continue as a group or disband. Whenever, wherever they want."

I finished my talk while Jung Soo climbs the stage and stands besides me within a moment. He grabs the microphone and start talking.

"No, no. She will not give herself! Especially to you guys! There is no way I would let that happen! You can kill me now right here, but I won't let her go. Mr. President, please let her go. She had nothing to do with all this. She's done her part more than anyone else would do it for you. Her loyalty is very much clear. There is no need for us to continue this on her," he begs really hard, but I can see he is holding his tears.

I touch his shoulder. Then shook my head to him. It's over. The deal has been offered. There's no way these greedy men and women will let go of this fine opportunity to conquer the whole South Korea in their hands. They have been waiting for this moment for so long.

This time I can see the dark vibes person lean back on the seat again. Away from the table. Perhaps thinking of the possible way to sign the agreement faster. I can see the end is getting nearer.

"I propose you to sign the agreement that will be made in two days," he, or she, finally speaks up.

"I agree."

With that, I hold Jung Soo's hand and walk away from the stage before he had a chance to speak up again. I need to bring him out of here as soon as possible.

"Stella, no! Stella wait, what are you doing? This is nonsense what were you saying just now?"

I don't stop walking. We are going down through the emergency exit and through the stairs instead of elevator.

"Stella, I said stop!"

He pulls his hand away from my grip. I stop and look back at him. He pulls me back upwards. Instead of going down, now we are going up. I guess he is going to the rooftop to talk about it. I just follow his lead as my hand is in his right now. Any brutal movement will hurt both of us. Within few moments we reach the rooftop.

"Stella, what have you done?! don't you know how much greed those people possess? They won't stop at you! And what makes you think offering yourself is a good idea?! We have been protecting you since the first day you come! We all covered your last name. Soo Hyang hyung also helps us! Now what have you done to those efforts, Stella?! Think before you talk, would you?!!"

I maintain a plain face. I cannot break down at time like this. He needs to let go of his anger first. Then I'll reason with him.

"Anything else you wanted to add?" I ask softly.