Chapter 108 - Flat As A Board

Kola was currently live by herself. Usually, her group members would be live with her, but they were all currently busy. Jenell was busy getting into Kaiden’s pants and Star was helping Taemeng with his studio. Lisa was busy trying to get Jin to not run away like last time and their manager was busy talking with Allie, that one reporter.

Sighing, she was so bored.

She would hangout with the duet boys, but both Heeang and Mikey were out all day in interviews.

“Oh, wanna hear a story,” Kola giggled and looked around before leaning into whisper, “This morning, our cutie Star had a bad hair day. I tried to help her brush the hair out, but the knot latched onto the brush! Then Jenell came over with cooking oil and it only made things worse!”

Kola laughed loudly and grinned her pearly whites, “Poor baby Star had to shower before heading out.”

She watched the laughing emoji coming from the chat boxes before there were questions.

“Mm? Oh, the girls are just helping out a few friends of ours today. I have plans too!” She laughed and sent winks their way, “I got to go now Glitters! Bye, Bye!”

Kola sent kisses and turned off the live. She slumped onto the couch and sighed. Scrolling through her phone, she saw there was a concert not too far from her. The artists performing were not known. It was more of stage for upcoming artist and groups. She remembered taking part on stages like this before the idol show she was in.

Making up her mind, she texted Manager Bon and dressed as inconspicuous as she could. No need for people to give her attention when it should be for those on stage. A black baseball cap covering her midnight bun, an unbranded hoodie, a plain white shirt, and a pair of blue jeans with sneakers were her go to outfit.

It was comfortable and good to blend in with the crowd.

Since the place was 5 minutes away by car and she didn’t want to take the company car, she decided to take the bus. Heading there, she turned on her playlist and placed her earbuds in. Ah, being normal was something she missed. Although she loved having fans and being loved and sometimes being hated, she missed being able to just walk around without reporters or paparazzi’s following her.

She would be having fun today. After all, everyone else was, so why shouldn’t she?

Unfortunately for her, someone was following her, spotting her under her crafted disguise. Pictures of Kola on the bus, at the concert, cheering and dancing was hitting the web. Articles were put out about where the other group members were and how the female rapper looked.

“Is this really Kola from Shinny Dolls or was it a man instead?” “A Doppleganger or the read deal?” “Had Kola always been flat as a board?” “Is the female rapper of Shinny Dolls dating someone on stage?”

Manager Bon knew this was going to happen, but she couldn’t tell her girls to hide in their home all day! Sighing, she snuggled closer to the warm body and frowned at her phone. Bonnie sent a text to Kola making sure the girl returned home safely. When she received the selfie of a thumbs up, she could relax a bit better.

She made sure the girls would send a selfie, because you never know and she never wanted to find out otherwise!

“Go to bed,” Ling Mei, Manager of Mix4U Boys and owner of Zhi and Mei Studio murmured, “Your phone is too bright, hon.”

Putting her phone at the end table, the sought after manager pressed closer and placed apologetic kisses. Ling Mei let out a soft laugh and turned to wrap arms around the Bonnie. She knew of the plan Bonnie and the others were doing. She agreed to help and so Ling Mei would speak with both Wen Dong and Ping soon.

She also would need to ask about all the bite marks on Wen Dong. The makeup artists are having a harder time covering them up when they go on air. Yawning, she fell asleep in the arms of Bonnie.

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Suu Jin had decided to go to the mountains alone.

He told no one, not even his manager. He wanted to be free of his phone, just for one day. Nothing bad was going to happen, he was pretty sure about it. He asked his driver, one who had been driving him for years, to keep this a secret. He needed to clear his mind and find himself again.

What was it that he desired?

Why do… things seem different now that Shun arrived into his life?

Maybe in the mountains he would find his answer. So, strapping the backpack on his back, he began hiking up the hills toward the coolness of the mountains.

While Jin was finding enlightenment, Shun was staring at Gina as if she grew another head, maybe three. They were currently on air at the Hanou Radio Station and the damn female threw another curve ball at him. He blinked hard wondering if this was a joke.

He wasn’t laughing.

“You don’t have to answer now, Ah Shun,” Gina giggled and the audience awed, “I just love you very much, you know.”

“What?!” Shun finally got out of his shock and screeched. The hosts and everyone around them winced and rubbed their ears. Shun’s blue eyes were wide and jaws dropped, he really just… this was just… this was going too far!

“Ah, look how shocked Xiong Shun is. You really shocked him, Gina.”

“I seem to be doing that a lot lately,” the female grinned and squeezed Shun’s arm, “Baby, calm down, please. We can talk more when we get home.”

Shun was definitely going to talk about this! So, putting on his face and finishing up the next couple interviews, they returned to her place. Unfortunately for him, there were paparazzi’s waiting for them at her apartment. They smiled and waved. Shun, forcing himself, kissed Gina on the cheek and she smiled so brightly, if he didn’t know her, he’d fall for that smile too.

‘Yeah right! No one could beat Suu Jin’s smile!’

Once they entered their apartment, he dropped his smile and followed Gina into their room. He watched her check the windows, closed the curtains, and locked the bedroom door. Once Gina was finished, she sat on the bed and waited for Xiong Shun’s anger.

She didn’t have to wait long.

“You! What the hell?! What the fuck are you thinking?!” Shun yelled with his arms flailing and brows dipped. He paced the floor shaking his head and smacked his forehead upset, “You really use people to the fullest! Don’t you! Fuck!”

Gina scowled.

‘Who cared what the hell that wannabe idol thought!’

‘He’s been nice,’ her mind reminded and her scowl lessened into a frown.

“Remember what I could do to-”

“I don’t care anymore,” Xiong Shun… How dare he interrupt her!

“Don’t you remember why you agreed in the first place!” She stood up sharply and stabbing her finger at his chest, “You want to give up? Now?! Don’t think Suu Jin would ever-”

“Marriage! You fucking want to get married! I don’t care if Suu Jin no longer loves me, but I will not get married to someone I do not love! I mean, how shameless could you be!”