The Player

Chapter 17

CHAEYOUNG

"I'm so happy for the both of you!" I jumped to hug both Baekhyun and Chanyeol when they told me the good news.

They just got Chan's appa's blessing and they'll be off to Las Vegas tomorrow to get married there.

"It wouldn't be possible if you weren't there to support us." Chanyeol held Baek's hand and squeezed it gently while the latter looked at him.

Aww. That look. That look right there.

I suddenly missed Jimin...

I sighed. I guess he's with his life now. As I recall from stalking him online last night, he's now a solo idol. It's weird that Sulli is his manager thinking they have a child together. They even named it after him. Minji, Jimin.

Well celebrities do have complicated relationships since some fans tend to get a tad bit possessive. Maybe they hid their relationship to protect their child.

"Rosie, are you okay? Why'd you suddenly become sad?" Baekhyun asked. I immediately shook my head.

"Ani. I just... I'm just jealous of what you two have..."

Baekhyun let go of his boyfriend's hand and held mine instead. "Aw, don't be sad Rosie. You'll find your other half soon enough. You're pretty and talented. You're the complete package. Any man would be lucky to have you."

Chanyeol scoffed. "Makes me wanna kill the guy who broke her heart. F--king f--kboy---"

"That Jimin guy?" I sighed and nodded. "If you don't mind me asking, how did you find out he cheated on you?"

"Ya, Baek!"

"I'm just curious," he said the turned back to me. "If it isn't a comfortable topic to you, it's okay not to answer--"

I smiled. "It's okay, Baek. I moved on from it so it's cool."

What a big liar I am. But hell, I'm getting good at lying since I don't falter now.

"The girl called him when I was staying over at his place," I began. "He was a heavy sleeper so he wasn't able to answer it. She called multiple times so I thought it was an emergency so I answered it. But before I could speak, she spoke frantically over the other line..."

"So now you finally pick up you ass hole. I'm f--king pregnant! And this is all your fault, Park Jimin! If it hadn't for you, I wouldn't get knocked up at 20! How am I supposed to support this kid when I can barely support mine?! Do something about this you motherfuc--"

I can still remember her sobs over the phone as I was trying my best to stop mine. I didn't wake him up and just left that night. My mind was a total blank as I packed my bags and called Chanyeol to pick me up from our dorm.

I cried and cried that night. Chanyeol got so mad that he wanted to beat the s**t out of Jimin but I stopped him.

"I left him and booked the first flight back to Australia." I heaved a sigh. "It's not that I don't live him anymore. Or because I was hurt. I left because without me, he would have no other choice but to take responsibility of Sulli and her baby."

"So when you saw him a while ago... do you still have feelings for him?"

I sighed then nodded. Chanyeol rolled his eyes.

"You're lucky you're pretty," Chanyeol commented.

"You're lucky I agreed to babysit Jiyoungie while you guys get hitch in Las Vegas."

"Touché."

"If Jiyoungie's a year older he could've come with us," Baekhyun said. "Are you sure it's okay to leave him here with you?"

"Of course!" I immediately answered. I really like kids. Especially babies. "Don't worry about it. Chan's appa did say I can leave Jiyoung with them if something important comes up. Don't sweat it."

"Oh right." Chanyeol looked at me. "You'll stop by the branches while you're here, right?"

I nodded. "BlackPink apparel really is a hit here in SK."

Blackpink, two contrasting colors that fits the clothing brand I invested my whole year in. Well, it's under daddy's company but it's almost the same. It's also serving me as a training ground before I become COO and Chan takes over the CEO position of daddy's company.

My inspiration for all clothing selections were originally Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and mine's tastes. Jisoo and I likes girly clothes while Jennie and Lisa liked edgier clothes. Black and Pink. BlackPink.

"And while you're at it, my apartment is all yours for the next few days," Baekhyun said. "You can do whatever you want here. Jiyoung's supplies are all taken cared of and so is yours. But if you like to add more food, there's a nearby mall and grocery store you could go to."

"Yeah yeah," I said smiling. "But for now, I'll be heading to my hotel. I have to call my parents and my sister. I also need to finish the spring/summer collection of BlackPink."

"I'll give you a ride." Chanyeol said and I agreed.

I walked out of their apartment first 'coz I wanted to give them some privacy. It was really nerve wrecking for them since Korea isn't like Australia where men can freely love someone with the same gender. It was a good thing Chanyeol's dad was really open minded and understanding. He too loves Baekhyun since the two were best of friends before falling in love with each other.

As I stepped out of the apartment, I almost dropped the phone I was holding when I saw a familiar face getting out of the unit next door.

She too gasped as she saw me.

"Park Chaeyoung?" She said. "You're Jimin's Chaeyoung right?"

I was both shocked and confused.

"I'm right, right? You're Park Chaeyoung from the Theater Arts department," she said again. 

I couldn't find the right words to utter. I couldn't even move. I just froze there.

"Jimin was right all along," she continued. "You really are back."

"H-He told you?"

"Of course," she said. "I'm his manager. I'm also his friend."

Friend? Just a friend?

She looked over the door I just came from.

"Are you staying in this building--"

She was cut off when her phone suddenly rang. She excuse herself.

"Ne. Yea yeobo. I'm on my way. I just dropped off some stuff in the unit. Ne. Give me 15..."

I briskly walked towards the other direction and just texted Chanyeol to meet up in the basement parking lot.

Sulli... she's still as gorgeous as she was in college. Still confident. Jimin's a lucky guy.

Tears rolled on my cheeks as the elevator door shut in front of me.

I'm still not over him.