Chapter 22

What is that sound?

It's still 7:30 in the morning but I woke up by the sound I heard coming from the kitchen.

I yawned and stretched. Then I stealthily walked toward the kitchen to check the noise.

I live alone and definitely don't have pets considering I don't have time to take care of them so I silently walked over to check if a thief has entered my apartment. I am still half asleep but I need to stay alert.

I can't see any weapon around me that I can use so I just took the night lamp beside my bed so I can use it to knock him out, whoever that is.

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Slowly I walked, making sure I create no sound. I can now see the kitchen, and I noticed a silhouette of a man,

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Cooking? What the heck? Do thieves cook at other people's homes now? Did he get hungry while stealing?

But,

I haven't bought groceries yet though.

I tried to study his back,

and find it familiar.

I then took a sigh of relief upon realization.

"Gosh Aiden, you scared me.

I thought someone broke into my house." I exclaimed at him with my arms crossed.

He laughed and offered me a sit. "Come, I'm almost finished"

"No need to tell me, it's my home" I retorted, acting annoyed but I actually felt hungry when I smelled the dish so I sat down immediately.

"I know, I know your highness. I also know you're out of groceries and that you are now eager to taste the food I made." He said matter-of-factly.

"hmph"

It feels good seeing him cooking for me. He had always been a parent figure to me though I rarely show my appreciation towards him. He might be free-spirited, but he still acts maturely around me to cover up for our parents lacking. He makes sure I don't feel neglected. Even though we have a lot of maids at home, he still takes care of me.

"Aiden,

Don't you have a busy schedule? As far as I know, you should be in your studio during your day off to practice." I commented while munching the food he cooked.

As anyone would know, idols in Korea rarely have free time. They are either working or practicing, nothing more.

"Sis, have you forgotten? I didn't end up debuting in a group and I rarely have dance songs. Most busy idols are those who need to sing and dance, that's why I eventually chose to debut solo, so I can focus on my vocals and have more time for myself." He answered, but I'm not convinced at all. He had been telling that reason for years now as if he believes it was the truth.

I am always updated about him during his trainee days and I know he was supposed to be the main vocal and main visual for the group PRI5M (prism), a five-member group. I even met them a few times then whenever I visit him and I can really feel how close he is to them, especially Dylan but it went haywire when he decided not to be part of the group anymore. His decision was too sudden that even the management had to reorganize their positions and added another member who trained with them for the least amount of time to fill up the group due to his abrupt decision when they are already preparing to debut.

They are still in the same agency but they never really interacted after that incident.

I stayed quiet, not wanting to comment on it. I don't know what to say anyway. They were his only friends while he was in Korea but he lost them and I just can't understand why.

I was actually quite curious though, what made him change his mind? If he wanted to be a solo artist, there was actually no need to go to Korea for that, he would even make it bigger if he went to the West instead. So I asked him,

"Why?

Why did you suddenly change your plans that time?"

I looked at him while waiting patiently for his answer.

But there was nothing.

Of course, again, he didn't answer, so we just ate silently.

I really can't read him sometimes. Despite the warm smiles, I know something deeper is hidden. I hate it when someone as simple as him, hides some complicated feelings.