Chapter 11.2
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I heard Leina's voice which made me turn my head in the direction of the door. She and Sassy were standing near the door. I was so happy seeing them that I let go of my guitar and run up to them for a tight hug. I heard their sobs which didn’t help with stopping my own tears.
"What the f**k! Why are we crying like children? This is so cringe,” I said while smiling. They let go of me, to wipe their tears. We stared at each other then smiled. We’re fine. I know now.
"You made us so worried! Where did you sleep?" Leina said while wiping her tears. Yuck, what a kid with runny nose.
"Did you finally live under the bridge since you look like a beggar anyway?” Sassy added while crying and laughing at the same time. Crazy b***h.
"Of course not! stupid," I told them the story of how I ended up sleeping in Silas’ condo. The room was filled with squeals after I finish.
"Slut! Now we know, we should fight more for your blooming love life to bloom more,” Leina exclaimed while pulling my hair. Why does she need to pull my hair? Argh, girls.
"How’s Raqi and Kesha?"
"They’re still not talking to each other. But Kesha's reaching out, she kind of admitted that she went too far," Sassy explained.
"Do you think I can go back now?"
"No! Stay with Silas until they made out completely,” Leina almost shouted at me.
"Why do I feel like you’re kicking me out?” I pouted while asking them.
"Stupid! This is for you. Stay with him even for just a week. Since you were caught in the middle of those two’s mess, you deserve a rest with your prince charming,” Leina animatedly explained.
"You have a point, sister!" I smilingly said.
After minutes of talking, they had to go already because they have their own practice for new choreographies. I was drove by the company driver to the GreyHouse later that afternoon because I had to get some things from the house.
I pack clothes for a week then messaged Silas to come and pick me up. We left the house without the girls because as usual, they go home late. We ate samgyupsal for dinner and after cleaning myself in the bathroom, I slump on the bed and started strumming my guitar.
It hasn’t been 10 minutes since I started writing songs when Silas knocked and opened the door.
"What are you doing?"
"Cooking."
He arched his brow which made me laughed. I answered him correctly now.
"Let me hear it," he said then sat on the side of the bed.
"What are you? buddha? People pay to hear me sing!"
"let this be your payment for my gas, you ask me to drive you to a lot of places. Are you Dora the Explorer or what?"
"Fine, but don't judge."
I started to strum my guitar while staring at him.
"I don't know my name
I don't play by the rules of the game
So you say I'm just trying
Just trying"
He was looking at me like I'm the prettiest woman on earth. I couldn’t help but smile while I stare at his beautiful face and mesmerizing eyes.
"So I heard you are my sister's friend
You get along quite nicely
You ask me why I cut my hair
And changed myself completely"
I thought my life would suck forever. I thought I'd need to pretend forever for people to love me. I thought I need to hide all my weaknesses from the world. But he made me not hide my pain from him. He made me open my heart.
"I don't know my name
I don't play by the rules of the game
So you say I'm just trying
Just trying"
I really don't know who I am, or what my name is. I'm lost from the sea of people, but he held out his hand and rescue me from drowning. Whenever he calls my name, I feel like drowning again. Not from pain, but from the happiness knowing that he'd always be there to listen to my cries.
"I now know my name!
I don't play by the rules of the game
So you say, I'm not trying
But I'm trying
To find my wa---"
I wasn't able to finish singing my song when he leaned forward and kissed my forehead. I smiled at him which he returned. We were staring at each other’s eyes when we suddenly burst out laughing.
"Is it good?" I ask him while still laughing.
"Yeah. It's the best," he answered.
He was shocked when I hit his chest. “If it’s truly beautiful and the best, why did you kiss me in the forehead? Do I look like a grandma to you? It should’ve been in my lips!”
"W-What?" he was shocked, and his ears turned red.
"Kiss me on the lips, please....." I said while pouting and leaning towards him.
He slaps his big hand in my forehead then stood up to walk towards the door.
"You are the craziest woman I know," he said while smirking at me.
I grab the pillow and throw it at him, but it was too late because he already closed the door.
After he closed the door, I stood up in the bed and jump like a lunatic. I was so happy I feel like I’m going crazy.
"Erina what the hell! He kissed you in the forehead! JUST IN THE FOREHEAD AND YOU’RE GOING CRAZY? What will happen to you if he kisses you in the lips next, huh?” I shouted while pulling my own hair. i feel like a crazy person while talking to myself in the full-length mirror beside the bed.
"What will happen if we have s*x? I wouldn’t be surprised if the day after the wedding I’ll be admitted in a mental facility!”
I immediately sat on the bed and even placed my hands on top of my legs to look demure when the door suddenly opened.
"Yes?" I said shyly said while putting some of my loose hair behind my ears.
He was biting his lower lip while trying hard not to laugh. did he hear what I said? Oh my god Erina, you’re such a stupid crazy lunatic!
"What?" I tried to act irritated because he looks like he’d die of laughter any second now.
"I just wanted to say good night. I didn't expect to hear you sa--"
"Hey! Hey! That’s not me! you’re just hallucinating," I immediately cut him off. This is so embarrassing. I want to kill myself now.
"It’s really not me! you might be hearing things because you’re a crazy jerk!” he was still smiling while I'm trying hard to defend my last bit of pride.
"Whatever makes you sleep, Erina."
He even smiled. An irritating smile! Before closing the door. What the hell! Did he think I’m crazy? Oh no, the chance of him liking me will be lower, ugh! This mouth of mine is the cause of all my troubles. I grab my guitar and my notes to stash it at the couch beside the bed before sleeping.
The next day, Silas left early and left notes on the table. He already prepared my breakfast, so I immediately started eating. He’s such a husband material. I was almost finished when Sir Leo called.
"Sir yes sir?!"
"You b***h! I'm not a soldier but I like soldiers," he said flirtatiously.
"Hey Sir! Loyalty is the best policy. I’ll tell on your boyfriend,” I answered while chewing my food. This is fine with Leo because he knows how much of a b***h I am.
"I thought you’re smart, you b***h. What loyalty is the best policy? That’s f*****g honesty! Who was your teacher again?"
"That’s basically the same, Sir!" we both laughed then proceeded to the talk about random things.
He just informed me that I don’t need to go to the company so I could rest more. I agreed immediately because I also wanted to stay in the safety of this place. We ended the call because he has to take care of some things.
I clean the table and the plates then took a bath. I started writing right after.
Beating the deadline, I finished writing the song less than one week later. For that whole week, I stayed in the condo all day. Sometimes, Silas and I will be together for dinner but he’s always busy every morning because of several shooting schedules. I also talked to Kesha through text or chat, its actually Raqi's birthday on Sunday and we plan to surprise her this Saturday before she goes home to her family. We’ll also celebrate the supposed comeback back on Monday. It didn’t happen yet, but the remixes of our old songs were successfully accepted by the people, so we still have something to celebrate.
I was headed to the company today para to perform my demo song in front of the producers. I just hope they would approve of it even though it’s a bit cryptic and sad. I reached the company and Sir Leo accompanied me to the conference room. The big bosses, producers and the managers were already there so I fix my guitar and started singing.
"But I'm trying....to find my way"
I finished performing the song and they all clapped which made me smile.
"I'll bet my non-existent ovaries that this will be a hit song!" Sir Leo exclaimed which made us all laugh.
The producers all agree and even the big bosses seem to like the song. They’ve already set a date for the recording of the song. Most of the producers went out already but Haze, Hades and Leo were still inside with me.
"The creative directors are already coming up with the album cover, the musical directors will also start conceptualizing for the music video,” Sir Hades said.
"Since it’s not a dance song, we’ll put extra effort with the set and your outfits and overall look. We already hired a designer for your performance clothes and also for the music video,” Sir Haze added.
"Really?" I was not expecting them to put this much effort on my solo debut.
"Yes, it’s an international atelier. The owner and designer is actually here and you'll meet her later,” Sir Leo exclaimed.
I was immediately excited because my clothes will be custom-made! This is really happening, finally! We were all just chatting about my comeback when the double doors of the conference room opened.
"Miss Soo! It's a pleasure to meet you," Sir Hades immediately stand up and kiss the woman on her cheeks.
I know her.
"Erina, this is Miss Soo, the owner and designer of Soo's Atelier," Sir Haze added. I tried to stand up and walk towards her.
I've seen her before.
She extended her right hand and smiled.
"Hi, I'm Theiandra Soo. Nice meeting you Miss Lee."
Theia.
She's back.
- Writer
