Chapter 32

Hindi nga kami nagkamali ni BJH. Just the day after I moved out of the house, Chini showed up at the condo and surprised that all of my stuff is here. I let BJH explained it since he was the one who orchestrated this moving in his condo so Chini wouldn't come at me like I had a choice—I have, but BJH insists and he's my boss so how it is possible for me to reject him? Baka mabawasan pa ang sweldo ko.

Sinaluhan ako ni Chini sa living area at she was just glaring at me as if I did something bad. Well, hindi rin ako nakapag-paalam sa kanya dahil biglaan ang lahat. Though Jin-hyeong was the one who said not to tell it to her so I just obey his order kaya ngayon Chini's slightly pissed off.

"So, wala ka talagang balak sabihin sa akin 'no?"

"Meron naman," aniko. "But he told me not to say anything. Sinunod ko lang siya 'no."

She grunted. "Bwisit ka! Iniwan mo ako ro'n."

"Nando'n naman si PSG, a?"

"Alam ko... pero alam mo naman every night chugchugan na kami niyan kasi wala nang maiingayan!"

Napahagalpak ako sa pagtawa ko. "Akala ko naman kung ano nang dahilan. But anyway, good for you naman ata 'yon. It's time for you na ma-solo si PSG after a long years na tinatago niyo ang relationship niyo."

"O, 'di ba? Ang lakas maka-celebrity ng peg namin do'n. But that's not the only thing I was worried about." Napakunot-noo ako sa sinabi niya. "Okay ka lang ba rito? I mean, living with him could be stressful dahil ikaw ang takbuhan niya now that you're here. Is it really okay with you o kung hindi naman, I'll take Jin-hyeong out of this tapos sumama ka na agad sa akin pabalik sa bahay."

"She's not coming home with you," ani BJH nang makalapit sa amin. Narinig niya si Chini habang papunta sa amin. He seated next to her and wrapped his arms around her. "You don't need to worry about her. She's fine with me here and if something bad happens that I believe wouldn't ever have to happen. She's good to stay here... you got a good sleep last night, right, Raijine?"

I giggled and nodded. "As much I as missed my bed there, I felt so comfortable last night so I guess you really don't have to worry about anything else."

"Okay. Alright, sabi niyo, e." Umayos siya sa kanyang pagkauupo. "Anyway, Seung-gi and I had a conversation last night."

"Is it really just a conversation?" BJH questioned her.

Nanlaki ang mata ni Chini at lumipad kaagad sa akin ang tingin nito. "Jelay! Bakit mo sinabi sa kurimaw na 'to?!" I started laughing and shaking my head. Napahalukipkip na lang din ito. "Moving on. Hindi tungkol do'n ang pag-uusapan natin. We're actually looking at the possibility na after his concert here sa Seoul ay isasabak na kaagad si Jin-hyeong sa international concert. Though of course, if there are no producers who wanted to coordinate with us then it's impossible, is that doesn't happen, why don't we resort to online vlogging? Seung-I suggested that since he mostly works with brands and influential people."

"I think that's a great thing din," pagsang-ayon ako. "Since everything has been done online, it could be great din if Jin-hyeong would pursue vlogging. But that's his choice naman."

"True." Tango ni Chini. "We just talked about it. We're just playing with the idea, but since I know that his concert will be successful—I already know that. I can feel it. And oh! I have a new about Dong-yoon and Mi-sun." Ngisi pa nito. "I just heard that their show isn't receiving so much rate and it only has hundred thousand viewership since the day it was launched. I think they're cutting their show and won't be getting any seasons after that."

"It's a big flop, I guess?" I winced.

"Tumpak!" Chini affirmed my statement. "No offense to your ex-girlfriend, Jin-hyeong, but she deserved that kind of reception. I think both of them. I'm just hating her attitude ever since, but good thing hindi na siya ang po-problemahin natin today. Who knows that one day Dong-yoon and Mi-sun had announced their break-up. It's not impossible since Mi-sun surely after spotlight and she didn't get that to Dong-yoon."

BJH smirked, shaking his head. "Poor him. If he didn't just come at me like he's proud of himself, I could've helped him, but since he's full of himself, what can I do, right?"

Chini patted his shoulder. "Kaya bilib ako sa 'yo, e. Since you end things with her, I know you'll have peace of mind and I was right. I noticed that before that she's the reason why you couldn't concentrate on your job and all. And when you came back from the military and your short holiday in Jeju, I've noticed a big change and of course, thank you for staying here with us today."

He smiled. "Of course, I wouldn't even be able to do this if it wasn't for you guys so I really appreciate your help and all." He stood up and fixed his shirt. "What's for lunch?"

Agad ding tumayo si Chini. "Okay, I'm gonna cook for us. Surprise na lang kung ano."

Chini runs ahead to the kitchen while BJH went for a bath while I decided to go to the balcony and breathe in the air of Seoul. Everything's still a dream for me. I didn't even realize I would be doing all of this.

So, thanks to these people who believe in me... I guess Jin-hyeong's song is so relevant that it could be related to a lot of things.

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Week by week, I've been getting so comfortable staying at BJH's condo apartment. He doesn't even need to call for housekeeping when I'm also doing the work when I have time. Though we're almost out of the condo rin since Jin-hyeong had to do some work in the studio or work on his music. Sabi nga ni Chini no'n, we can't wait for the stress to be over kasi hanggang sa may project si BJH, we wouldn't stop. But that's a good thing for him, kahit nakapapagod, go lang since it helps not just me, but everyone on this team.

"Chini still not answering the call, right?" he asked. He took a deep sigh, shaking his head as we're heading up to his condo floor. "Where she could have been today? Did you try calling Seung-gi?"

I nodded at him. "Yes, I tried calling him and he's not with her. He tried calling her as well, but she's not answering the call."

Napakamot na lamang sa ulo si Jin-hyeong. "What she could be doing today, huh?"

I shrugged off. Wala siyang ideya kung anong ginagawa ni Chini, but little did he know, I do pero laking utos ni Chini sa akin na 'wag kong sasabihin kung ano man 'yon. It's a big secret and I'm not bound to spoil the fun.

Kagagaling lang kasi namin sa rehearsal niya kanina. Halos buong araw rin kami ro'n since bukas na magaganap ang concert ni BJH. The weeks passed so quickly at hindi namin ine-expect na

Until we bound to reach his condo floor and then we just proceed inside and there we walked inside and just a few steps going into the living room, BJH was surprised by his family. We could sense that Jin-hyeong is happy and shock to see his parents tonight. Ang alam niya kasi, bukas pa sil darating pero dahil si Chini ang nag-ayos ng flight schedule nila ay plinano niyang mangyari 'to.

"Hyung!" sigaw ni Seo-jun. Agad itong tumakbo papalapit kay Jin-hyeong at nakuha pa nitong sumampa at yakapin ng mahigpit ang pinsan. Mabuti na lang ay kinakaya pa siyang buhatin ni Jin-hyeong. "Nanen dangxinyi gnwerl!" (I miss you!)

"Joha, jinheongha." Tawa pa ni BJH. (Okay, calm down.)

He then gets to meet and hug his parents. Chini was there giggling at the corner and when BJH saw her, he knew now what she's been dealing with all day when she needed to be at the studio to watch the rehearsal, but she trusts that he'll do his best so she just let it go and do this thing for him. Of course, he's not expecting this, but all of us knew that this will happen.

"You guys made this all happen and kept it a secret at me this whole time?" he asked, still couldn't believe that this is happening. "Great job, everyone! You guys surprised me. I really appreciate this so thanks to all."

"Especially Chini!" I spoke. "She's the mastermind behind this!"

He smirked, nodding his head. "I know she'll be the one who would do this."

"Right! And of course, you're welcome! Everyone's so cooperative and I love how we worked this out perfectly. Who's ready for a little party tonight before Jin-hyeong's concert tomorrow?"

"Another party?" BJH questioned.

"Of course! Who wouldn't want some party and you don't have to do anything because I've handled it all—Yup. That's why I was gone the whole day so, let's enjoy the night and celebrate Jin-hyeong's first-ever solo concert!"

We let BJH talk to his parents alone while Chini, PSG, and I are talking on the side. Seo-jun then pulled me over because he has something to talk about to me.

"Is there something I need to know?" I asked, wondering.

He nodded. "I want to be your little sister's boyfriend, is that okay?"

Nanlaki ang mata ko sa sinabi niya at bahagyang napawi sa tawa. "Is it really okay for me? You guys are young... and did you guys talk to each other again?"

He nodded quickly. "Yup... almost every day I guess."

"And then Chrizzle told me you're not replying to her. Makotongan ko nga 'yon kapag pagbalik ko sa Pinas. Anyway, if you guys are talking, then it's fine. Do you really like her?"

He nodded once again. "Yes, that's why I want to be her boyfriend."

I reached his shoulder. "Okay lang naman sa akin. You don't really have to worry about me. Though Chrizzle is sixteen and might be too young to have a boyfriend, a little inspiration would do. Are you okay with the long-distance relationship?"

He nodded. "Yes, I'm totally fine with it."

"Okay... I know you're a good and humble person so I think Chrizzle would like you as well. It's okay for me... maybe talk to my mom?"

"Sure, I'll do that! And I'll be meeting my parents this Sunday so I guess I can introduce her to them. Just to make it a little formal."

Bahagya na lamang akong natawa. "You guys are too young for this, but if this what makes you happy then I'm fine with it."

"Yes!" he exclaimed, so proud. "Can I give you a hug, unnie?"

I smiled and nodded. "Of course, you can!"

And then he just wrapped his arms around me and squeezed me so tight. Sinita naman siya ni BJH nang makita niyang yakap-yakap ako. Agad na kumalas sa akin si Seo-jun at pumunta sa table kung nasaan ang mga pagkain.

When the celebration continued, lumapit naman bigla sa akin si Chini. Kinalabit pa ako nito at pinakita niya sa akin iyong nasa screen ng phone niya. Halos maluwa ang mata ako sa nakita ko.

"Is that even true?" tanong ko sa kanya.

She nodded. "This is a legit article, but no wonder that this happened."

Napangisi at iling na lamang ako. "And what would happen next to them?"

She shrugged off. "They better be off somewhere. Mabuti na 'yon since nakaloloka kapag sumasali sila sa gulo. I just don't want to encounter them in my life again. But good thing, this is good news for us and we should be fine dahil may mas malaki pa tayong event na aabangan bukas!"

"Yes! I'm so excited and proud of Jin-hyeong. This is already a milestone for him.

"True, that's why it's time for you to drink some heavy wine." Inabot niya sa akin iyong wine glass. "Cheers?"

I tossed my glass with her. "Cheers!"

I took a deep breath and drink the wine from my glass. I don't know why it also relieved me when I've read that headline because tomorrow it's all about Jin-hyeong and his influence on people. But who knows, maybe this is one of their new agendas.

Joh Dong-yoon and Nahm Mi-sun announced their split up. Is this for another show or for real?

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