32: What now

"You can leave. Just leave."

He never looked at me again. instead he got up alone from the bed and slowly entered the comfort room.

I was left standing by the bed dumbfounded by what he had done.

Although I wanted to help him, I chose not to because I felt that he didn't need me.

Here I am. Here we are with his actions that often end up in silence.

The cloud was dark when I see the dim surroundings.

Not just a simple Fog now enveloping the whole area but a Vog coming from the raging volcano to the north.

But apart from that, according to the weather forecast there is an expected typhoon that will enter the Philippine area of responsibility which is expected to happen now.

A few minutes have passed since I sat in my car.

I feel tired, my shoulder hurts, I have a headache from hunger and I don't exactly sleep because of watching over him.

Also, I haven't checked my cellphone all night and now.

I decided to take my cellphone out of my bag and was shocked to see his name on my notification screen.

[Jaehyun Kim:

Scarlet, where are you? I'm here at your condo unit. waiting.]

it was sent about 4 hours ago that's why I quickly replied to the text.

how is Jaehyun here if I thought he was in Puerto with his family these pasts day? He also said goodbye to me and notified me that in two weeks he will be able to return to Manila.

The words in my mind were confused and chaotic as I typed on my cellphone to reply to Jaehyun.

But I was even more shocked when he suddenly did face time.

Covering the camera lens of my phone, I answered Jaehyun's call.

"Hey, I thought you'd be here in your condo these hours? It's surprising, you didn't even lock your property." he said quickly.

From the shot of his camera, I can see the other place where he is.

There are many people but I don't think they recognize him because of his sult black face mask and sport cap.

"Jaehyun, why did you go there? I thought you were with uncle in your province?" I asked him.

although he was wearing a cap, I could see the blonde color of his hair peeking through. He has the same smile in his eyes.

"I got bored." he answered simply.

"Puerto is indeed beautiful, I just don't want to stay there for a long time." he added.

"Why? It's more chaotic here in Manila. There's a chance that people may get to recognize you and start a mess around you. I'm sure you don't want that to happen." I said.

There was a few seconds of silence between us.

"I locked your condo with the helf of staff and also, I bought you Korean food there. Aren't you going home? I was back to Manila to see you, honestly." He said lowly.

"Why me? Also... don't you have a brand contract here? Yes, how is that?"

"How are you doing here in the Philippines? Aren't you having a hard time since you just returned from France? Uh yes. Let's go for a walk?"

My question quickly disappeared from our line when he ignored it and proceeded with his idea of wandering around the city.

I leaned my head on the driver's seat and sighed.

There's nothing wrong with me going out with Jaehyun first since he's coming back from Korea in a month.

but...

"Don't worry about people. I'm sure they won't recognize me when we go out. And... you're not bothering yourself, are you?" I heard him ask over the phone.

"Nothing, I guess?" I answered that I'm not sure.

"My treat. Let's go shopping or let's go to parks just like what we used to do in France."

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I quickly went home to the condo and took a shower.

Eat a biscuit while getting ready in front of the mirror wearing the floral dress I just bought the day before.

Jaehyun and I have a call time because he also has a sudden conversation that needs to be attended with his manager.

It's not a problem since I'm not in a hurry to leave either.

I saw from the sofa the huge paper bag to find out Korean instants. Kimchi, and Korean chocolates which I said are my favorite when we eat in a convenient store at Seoul three years ago.

And another paper bag caught my eye.

I approached it and opened it.

That made me stumble upon thinking about how he knows about my favourite flower when I didn't say it to anybody else?

A bouquet of White Camelia and Lavender.

I sat on the sofa for a while.

I don't know what to say. Jaehyun is indeed the kindest person I've ever met. He's a superstar around Korea and western countries.

He's an idol. Member of the biggest boy band.

knowing that, I know he's quite busy to not notice everything. But here he is.

I smiled and smelled the boque. Camellia and lavender really smell great!

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"Scarlet"

"Let's go?"

"HyunHyun, you grow taller than before!" I pointed out.

He always gets annoyed when I get to criticize his height.

And he doesn't like being called tall because he's shy around people—especially me.

He reasoned that tall people get more attention from people, so he doesn't want to be tall.

I saw a few men in black that stepped away from us and directly made their way to the van.

And before I even asked that question, Hyun immediately answered it.

"They're my security personnel. They just make sure that I'm safe from stalkers. Sorry if we had to meet here in the parking lot." he said.

"You're like a different person the way you apologize to me. Of course I get you! You don't need to apologize."

I said.

But I don't know. Why do I feel restless and uncomfortable?

"let's go? let's go inside the car." Hyun said.

"Hyun." I mouthed.

He immediately looked at me and stopped his eyes with surprise.

"Hey, can we make it in another day?" I said softly.

His calm aura was replaced by a slight panic.

"Why? do you have to do something? do you have... do you have something important to do?"

I approached him nervously.

"Jaehyuh, someone needs me..." I started.

He immediately leaned against his car. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

It's been a long time since I go out with Jaehyun.

And I agree to all his requests without hesitation.

"Jaehyun, I have a patient waiting for me at the hospital in Makati." I stated more.

"He needs me—"

"Is that the person named Clifford Cox? The billionaire businessman?" He cut my words.

I was slightly interrupted when he approached me.

"Is he your boyfriend? I know from Bea that he was her cousin. I thought he was gay?" He strikingly asked me.

My brows, I know frown in response. It just like a backhanded complement that I hear throwing at him without him knowing.

My eyes averted to him as I gain my composure.

"Cycy is a man. He's somehow the bigger person I know than most." I calmly said.

It made the man in front of me to clear his throat.

"I mean, I'm just asking. I thought he was really gay when Bea told me that he's into man—"

"Hyun." I called him.

It made him to stop.

Putting my hand in the pocket of my trouser pants, I sighed deeply.

"He's a bisexual. Not totally a gay. Besides, why are you sounding so offending and critic when you said 'gay?'"

"Hey, look. I'm just asking about how or... What gender he was really in to—"

"Clifford is a man for me."

"S-Sure... He is..." He mouthed.

The world was heavy as it started with raindrops to pour the land. The fogs and volcano dust have been stated to be dangerous base on the Flash report of my phone.

I look around and saw the undeniable confusing situation.

And get back to see Jaehyun still was looking at me.

"It was not a good idea if we go out today. If you don't know, the volcano near the province is starting to make a mess."

"Or he is just making it messy inside you?" Hyun asked.