"Park Ae Ra, why aren't you answering my question? Is my question that difficult for you to answer?" Ji Hwan asked firmly.
The firmness that emerged at certain times. When Ji Hwan felt that Aura was hiding something from him. Whatever it was. And that's what Ji Hwan wanted to find out!Axel looked at Aura anxiously, wanting to help but unable to. Wouldn't Ji Hwan become even more suspicious if he intervened? That reason forced Axel to remain silent, though he couldn't bear to see Aura's frustrated expression. It is clear that Aura has not thought of an answer to Ji Hwan’s question."Well, I've been staying at a hotel for the past few days," Aura lied after a moment of silence. That’s the only answer that comes to mind in Aura’s head."Hotel? But why? What's wrong with your house?""I need a new atmosphere, Oppa!""A new atmosphere?""Hmm... I need a new atmosphere, maybe it can inspire me to create a new song?"Aura's answer made Ji Hwan pause for aRight after Angela left the room, Ji Hwan entered, carrying a stack of documents, completely ignoring Angela's presence. He didn't even glance at her, which irritated Angela even more because she felt ignored!'Both the manager and the artist are arrogant!' Angela fumed inwardly."Ae Ra-ya, you've received an offer for an endorsement deal to become the brand ambassador for their new product. How about it? Do you want to accept it?" Ji Hwan asked, busy examining the documents in his hand. The slightly open door allowed Angela to still hear Ji Hwan's words, albeit faintly. This made Angela hastily leave, intending to meet her own manager."Endorsement deal? For what product?" "Cosmetics. No, skincare, to be more precise.""Why me?" Aura asked, confused. It wasn't usual for Ji Hwan to present opportunities that were outside her usual scope. Usually, Ji Hwan only offered jobs for Aura to appear on music shows, and if there was any shooting involved, it was for her a
Axel was about to step forward to pull Aura away when Lionel lowered Aura's body first, causing her to release her hug. Seriously, Axel didn't like seeing that. It felt strange to see Aura, who always kept her distance from anyone, now looking so close to a man! Even hugging him first!Moreover, Aura was pregnant. Correction, Axel meant he was afraid Aura was pregnant. Wasn't it dangerous, as just now? Hugging while turning Aura's body. What if Aura falls? Huh!'Who is this guy that Aura is so happy to meet him?' Axel wondered, curious about the relationship between Aura and this man named Lionel Kim. Axel had to suppress his annoyance when he saw a smile still on Aura's face.Even, it’s a radiant smile! It was clear that she was happy to see Lionel!“How have you been, Dear?”“I've been great, Lio. Seriously, I missed you so much.”“Me too, Dear! It's been a long time since we met, and you never visited me even though you had a concert in LA! You’re too busy
Axel sipped his whiskey in his hand, it was now midnight. Aura had been sleeping in her room since earlier, leaving Axel unable to fall asleep. The woman's confession about Lionel made Axel's heart uncomfortable. Like a stone stuck in his chest.'Of course. I have liked him for a long time.'That was the sentence spoken by Aura casually, without burdens, but now it became a burden for Axel! He doesn’t know why! How could Aura confess liking someone so casually? Especially to Axel! Didn't she know that...‘Know what?’ Axel thought, dismissing the sentence that was about to come out of his mind. A sentence that seemed impossible for him. A sentence that could not possibly happen. A sentence that made Axel’s heart race. “No way! After all, Aura is not allowed to like anyone, at least not now, not until I make sure that Aura is truly not carrying my child!” Axel mumbled, trying to find reasons to calm his uneasy heart.But still, no matter how hard Axel tried, his h
One hour later...Aura warmly shook hands with the marketing manager, hoping for a good collaboration. The time and location for the photo shoot had already been set, now they just had to execute it. Aura hoped there wouldn't be any obstacles later, both in terms of preparation and execution.Honestly, Aura felt a bit nervous because, after all, this was her first advertising program that she has undertaken. Aura still lacked experience. Hopefully, it wouldn't be much different from shooting the music videos she usually did for her albums!Hah! If it weren't for Ji Hwan's insistence, Aura probably wouldn't have accepted this offer. Her manager could be so annoying! Even though Aura was aware that Ji Hwan was doing this for her own good. Who could guarantee that Aura would continue to shine in the music industry, right? The future is uncertain!Especially with more newcomers who could potentially be Aura's competitors! Newcomers who might have better vocal quality and
Angela sat across from her manager, looking irritated. She couldn't accept the information she had just heard."How did that ad end up in Ae Ra's hands? Didn't she never take advertising offers?" Angela grumbled, making her manager silent for a moment before answering cautiously, not wanting to further provoke the artist's emotions. A slight misstep, and Angela could be a bomb that exploded without warning! That deadly."It's true, but it seems Ji Hwan persuaded her until Ae Ra decided to accept the advertising offer.""But why did the company choose Ae Ra over me? Didn't I previously become their brand ambassador? Even though you said the contract period ended, can't it be extended?" Angela complained, not accepting it."I don't know, but I've applied for a contract extension, yet they rejected it without providing a clear reason. There's nothing we can do if they reject it, right?""As a manager, you should find a way to keep that contract from slipping away fr
Aura’s face paled, she didn't expect Ji Hwan to suddenly appear at her house without notice! Aura cursed irritably. Since Axel's arrival, she rarely had a peaceful life! There was always something that made her heart race! Eventually, her heart might protest if startled like this continuously! "Alright, I'll be home shortly. Do you want to wait at home or meet at the office?" Aura asked to make sure."At your home.""Okay!"Axel stared at Aura, who had just hung up the phone, looking panicked."What's wrong, Miss?""Oppa is at my home! We have to go to my home now!""Oppa?" Axel repeated, confused."Ji Hwan Oppa!" Aura explained irritably."Ohh!"Thirty minutes later..."Where have you been, Ae Ra-ya?""I just went to the mall for a while after vocal practice.""That's not what I meant. What I'm asking is, for the past few weeks, have you really been staying at the hotel? Why didn't you come back home?""Didn't I say yesterday
"Can't you come up with a more sensible idea?" grumbled Aura in frustration.How could Axel suggest such an idea? Especially when Aura was living here out of necessity! Axel forced her! And with just two and a half months left, why buy an apartment unit here? Next to Axel? No! It could become gossip material!"Is there something wrong with my idea? Isn't it better than you lying all the time? Besides, the apartments here are good for investment," replied Axel with an innocent face. Aura rolled her eyes in annoyance at Axel's question.'What's wrong with his idea? Obviously, there's a lot wrong!' thought Aura, but she didn't want to argue. Exhausting!"Whatever it is, I'm not doing it. I don't want to buy an apartment here, especially being your neighbor! What if my fans find out we live in the same complex? It will be gossip! I don’t want my name to be used as gossip material by the journalist!""But...""Stop! It doesn't need to be discussed anymore, I defin
Aura rubbed her full stomach, looking satisfied with the menu chosen by Axel. Everything tasted delicious to Aura. It seemed that Axel had a good taste in choosing food! It cannot be denied that in some aspects, Axel can be relied upon, not just always making her upset.Axel is attentive and always protects Aura from unexpected things.Axel always pays attention to Aura’s eating patterns, so it’s no wonder that every morning that man diligently struggles in the kitchen and prepares breakfast for Aura, even though she never asks for breakfast to be made for herself! And what’s equally surprising, Aura must admit that Axel can cook very well because the food he serves tastes delicious. Really. Even at the office, Axel always reminds the time for lunch so that Aura’s stomach illness doesn’t flare up.And there are still some other things that Aura has just realized at this moment."After this, where do you want to go, Miss?""Just home. I want to rest. I feel v