Fan Fiction |
by PinkNalgene
I woke up feeling very happy, because the first thing I saw when I open my eyes was Nuna. She was quietly lying in my arms. She was long awake, staring at me sleeping.
“Why didn’t you wake me up?” I pulled her closer to me
“Its still early, the sun is not up yet.”
“Do you want to go home and take a proper rest?” I played with her soft brown hair. She shook her head and pulled herself away from me.
“We cannot do this again, it is not right” She suddenly turned serious
“What is not right sweetie?”
“Us, its wrong” Just as I wanted to continue teasing her words, our phones rang at almost the same time.
“Reporters took pictures of you and Chae Yeon. They are demanding more information from us. You are in deep trouble. Are you still at her place?” Park screamed into the phone.
Nuna’s expression on her face told me that she received a phone call similar to mine. She looked at me with her teary eyes and stood up.
“Nuna, I will take care of it, trust me”
“I’m sorry” She said
“I hope to settle it without any harm to her, any amount will do” I told Mr. Park
“Seung Gi, can I warn you that you have been obsessed with Chae Yeon for months now. It is time to stop. If your grandpa knows about it, things will not end that simple.
“Mr. Park, can you promise me that you won’t let grandpa hurt her?”
“All I can promise you is that if you have nothing to do with her, your grandpa will have no reason to harm her”
I could not sleep that night. I kept thinking, money can solve many things, like the paparazzi picture. It can even buy fame and status. But money cannot buy me my Nuna, no matter how I try, I know that deep down in her, she has not accepted me. This morning, I could feel her distancing herself from me again. Every time I get closer to reaching her heart, she avoids it and hides away in a corner where she lives in the past with the late Tae Min. But that is not all that I am fighting. Money cannot buy time as well. I cannot speed up my age, neither can I reduce hers.
It has been 2 weeks since I saw or heard from Nuna. I wonder how she is doing, if she is doing any better than me. I sent her emails, messages, but she never responded to any of them. How can I let her know that I still love her, that I will never give up? After a week long of being love sick, I decided that I will record a special album. An album just for her. An album that will tell her how miserable I felt. I decided to record 10 remake songs, all originally sung by female singers, I recorded each song with the feelings that I experience right now. I have also secretly intended to include the song “our meeting”. We recorded this song a while back, I wonder if Nuna still listens to our version of it.
“Let us forget everything that was unpleasant, our meeting is great and wonderful. Forget the past, and sing together in happiness”
Mr. Kim:
Never would I have guessed that Lee Seung gi’s grandfather is Korea’s top shipping magnate. This boy is so lucky. Money will never a problem for him. But he cannot be with Chae Yeon. He can go play with some other young girls, I can just sense that he is just another playboy, out to destroy the hearts of good girls. I better keep my guard high towards him. Chae Yeon is a good girl, she has promised me that other than business, she will have anything to do with that boy. I trust her, she has become much like a daughter to me.
That boy’s company has asked that they use a song Chae Yeon sung with him for his new album. We didn’t even know she recorded this song privately. They offered a huge sum of money for it. In fact, we have no rights to the song, but the director has decided to agree to it.
Chae Yeon:
“After today’s fashion show, you are going off to Germany for the Xman special. I forbid you to see that boy again. Think about how hard you have worked all these years, do you want to see your career drained off like that? His as well?”
Those were the words from the Director. I guess it was really the time to let go.
I stayed in Germany for more than 2 weeks, Minwoo and Jung-ah had all gone home, but I stayed there, hoping that by the time I get back, I would have forgot about Seung Gi. The company was nice about the whole photo thing, miraculously, everything was settled with ease.
I heard from Kim that Seung Gi is releasing a new album and a song that I recorded with him earlier this year will be in it. Why didn’t he ask me himself? I wonder if he still cares about me. He is a man I cannot love. But can I at least care for him? I went to Seung gi’s university for a performance, I wonder if he is still attending classes now. Is he tired from the production of the new album? I have not seen him on Xman either.
“So you are still alive” Tei called and sarcastically commented
“I’m not the only one who has gone missing you know. You have been missing in action for a while now. What are you busy with?”
“I met Seung Gi today. He was asking me if you are doing alright. Are you two not talking?”
“….” I had no idea how to respond. That silly boy, why didn’t he just call me? I miss him so much.
“Chae Yeon?”
“I’m here. How is he?”
“He didn’t look good… did you play around with him and broke his heart or something I warned you about this boy. He seems to take you very seriously”
As I sat there thinking about what Tei said, mom called, asking me to go home this weekend. Oppa and Onni are coming home for dinner, and it has been a long time since we met each other.
“My little Jin suk, when are you planning on getting married?” Oppa asked
“I’m not getting married. You and Onni have to take me in when I’m old and wrinkled” I whined. Sometimes, the only way I can get out of such questions is to pretend that it does not bother me. But it actually does. Age is a scary thing, especially for a woman.
“My darling daughter, you have a stack of fan mails on your desk. It’s the first time we receive these letters addressed here” Mom brought a plate of fruits to us.
Wanting to get away from further questioning, I escaped to my room and starred at the computer. I saw the stack of fan letters that mom mentioned, but they didn’t look like regular fan mails. They were not fancy in anyway, and they seem to be written by the same person. I opened them slowly.
Letter 1: I know you are in Germany now, it is colder than Seoul. Don’t forget to wear a jacket when you get out of the building. I miss you a lot. I miss being with you.. Looking at you… I hope you are doing well
Letter 2: It has been a few days since I last saw you. All the emails I sent were bounced back. Kim probably blocks all mails from me. Calling is no use as well. How was the match in Germany? Did you have fun? I’m going to Japan for a photo shoot tomorrow. If only you can come with me…
Letter 3: I am in Japan now, I took an extra day to visit the sake store we went to the other time. I bought you a bottle. I know you will like it. I picked up some Japanese this time. You can teach me more when I see you..
Letter 4: I saw Minwoo hyung today, he is back from Germany. He told me you stayed there for shopping, you little shopper-holic. What did you buy? Did you spend a lot? Grandpa asked me if I have a girlfriend. I told him my girlfriend is too busy shopping that she does not have time for me. But I still love her a lot…
Letter 5: Life is unbearable without you around, I sneaked into the Xman studio today, I saw you playing football with Ha-ha. He promised me he will take care of you when I’m not around. Did anyone bully you?
The letters went on and on, all these weeks, he has been writing to my parent’s home. My tears kept felling as I read about what he did, how his grandpa got ill, how he will be recording a new album, about his plans to put our song in… I didn’t go home that night. I stayed at my parents place, holding on to his letters, I cried myself to sleep. It was a horrible feeling, but I was comforted by the letters.
Next week, I will be heading to Hainan for another Xman special. Thinking of it reminded me of the Japan special where Seung Gi and me were officially introduced. Director wants me to finish this week’s episode and prepare for my next album. I asked for a further extension. Right now, I don’t think I can focus on a new album.
I went with Kim to collect my visa for China. Kim won’t be able to go with me. He has complications with his visa. Just as well, he has been breathing down my neck lately because of Seung Gi, he can be quite a nuisance at times. Although I understand and appreciate his concerns. But a few days away from Kim might do us some good.
That afternoon when I arrived at the airport, I was shocked to see Mr. Park and Seung Gi. Seung Gi looked drained, he must be tired, his new album is almost out. His attention immediately turned to mine. There was a wide grin on his face. He approached my direction.