10.NEW PLACE.

NEW PLACE.

"Okay let's move on to another matter." Mae-rin stated as she flipped the papers to reveal another section.

Four people were seated around a small table,as was their weekly routine but this time it was for a different matter. Their company had the opportunity to grow and it was in the hands of a promising person.

Mae-rin had already finished her latest project and had decided to take a break and support Sung-hoon seeing as Alice couldn't handle everything that was going her way.

There had been so much excitement in the air as well as fatigue. The scripts and calls kept coming in adding more work for them. Se-hee had also decided to invest in the company with quite a considerable amount which they couldn't waste.

With that money they were able to hire a makeup artist who would be on call for any schedule and they were also able to get made things done.

They had been struggling before Sunghoon came in and even after but now they were seeing a door of opportunity open.

Mae-rin had promised herself not to let any door of opportunity go since she decided to quit her previous job and she would make sure the person that trusted himself to her care would get the support he needed.

Her dream was to make a company centred on production she didn't anticipate Sung-hoon to be in her care but since he already was there was no turning back.

"Sung-hoon will make an appearance at the roll-out cook out show as a guest. Then he will go to make me believe after." Jong suk said before looking up at Sung-hoon.

"Is that fine with you?" Mae-rin asked looking at Sung-hoon.

Sung-hoon continued looking at his phone distracted and zoned out of the current meeting until Alice kicked him under the table startling him but gaining his attention non the less.

He looked up to see everyone looking at him.

"Sorry what?" He asked as he put the phone back in his pocket and placed his hands on the table.

"are you okay with the schedule?" Mae-rin asked once again.

"Yes...yes. Whatever you decide." He said nodding his head.

Mae-rin looked at him for a while trying to study him before looking away.

"I still have been unable to find the right accommodation to move you." Jong-suk stated as he looked around him.

"Why?" Mae-rin asked her tone rather a bit more serious.

"according to the budget and the security you specified I can't find any place as of the moment."

"how much...."

"it's fine where I am." Sung-hoon stated cutting Mae-rin off.

He was well aware that the budget they had they were burning through it and since he wasn't a major actor yet the appearance fees weren't as much. Plus they had to pay some shows to get him on it which would put a strain on them.

"Are you sure?" Mae-rin asked a bit concerned at his living situation.

He still stayed at the rooftop room which was not safe even a few fans had come looking for him at the restaurant and during that that he had to halt his job and the restaurant had to hire someone else.

"Yah sure I am not that big anyway. What can possibly happen to a small fish." He stated laughing a bit but there was a bit of uncertainty in his voice.

"Okay. I guess that's it for today. " Mae-rin stated standing up. The others followed suit dispersing the meeting.

" I will take you home." Alice said as she put her laptop in her bag and started walking towards the exit for the small office space.

Mae-rin was still looking at him when Sung-hoon let the door closed behind him.

"does he seam okay to you?" Mae-rin asked looking at Jong-suk who was putting way his work essentials it was already late and it was already past time for them to get home.

"He seams normal. There must be a lot of pressure with the schedules and choosing which script to take."

"You must be right..." she nodded sighting them as variable reasons but her mind was still not fully settles on the idea.

The car ride to Sung-hoon's place was silent

Which was unusual for Sung-hoon he would usually ask about different things or tell a story about work and how it went but he just stared outside the window in thought.

She had noticed he had become less talkative in the last few days.

The small car finally stopped outside the restaurant.

"is everything okay?" She asked but he didn't hear her as he got out of the car and mindlessly walked up the stairs to his room.

Alice looked at him before letting out a sigh.

"Maybe he is too tired." She dismissed it and drive off.

Sung-hoon was the type of person whom you could not force to do something he didn't want to especially when it came to opening up about himself.

Sung-hoon sat on the bench on the rooftop and let out a sigh he closed his eyes and let let himself relax.

That was until he felt his phone buzz.

He felt like some energy drained from him as he slowly removed the phone and opened it.

A picture was on display with a text on top.

You can't run away from me.

He felt his heart frop as he quickly stood up and walked to the edge of the building. He looked around but didn't see anyone. The street was empty and there was barely anyone outside.

Just then another text came in showing him standing on the rooftop looking down as if mocking him. He let go of the phone making it fall on the ground.

He turned around to look everywhere but he didn't see anything it was like they were playing mind games on him.

He quickly took the phone and dialed a number.

The person on the other end quickly picked up with a cheerful tone.

"Se-hee I need your help." He said his voice low and cautious.

"Whats wrong?" se-hee asked her tone turning serious.

"is there a place I can sleep just for tonight."

"Is something going on? Did something happen?" she asked her voice fantic and worried. You could hear her footsteps as she searched for something before a door closed behind her.

"I will tell you later."

"okay I am coming to pick you up. Where are you?" She asked as she got to her car. She quickly opened it and got in.

"I am at my house."

"Okay i am on my way." She said before ending the calk and starting the car.

Sung-hoon was seated on the bench his back to the stirs his thoughts lost when he felt a hand on his back scaring him. He turned around quickly but calmed down as soon as he saw who was behind him.

"Are you okay?" Se-hee asked as she started inspecting him searching for any wounds.

"Yes I am..." he stated finally making her at ease. She stood on the side trying to catch her breath.

"You came so fast!"

"I might have a few speeding tickets later ." she said with a slight smile.

"what's going on?" She asked concern filling her voice.

"I will tell you in the car." He said as he walked down the stairs.

Se-hee lookeat him question pm her expression but she quickly followed him down.

When they were finally away from the house she finally asked.

"Whats going on."

"Someone is stalking me."

"What for how long!" She asked shouting in shock.

"About two weeks."

"doesn't Mae-rin know about this?"

"I didn't want to trouble her she has a lot on he plate." He said with a sigh." They hardly ever sleep trying to get everything in order getting them in this isn't going to help."

"How do you know if you haven't told them?" Se-hee asked as she turned in an intersection.

"There is a lot going on and it's quite hectic I thought I could deal with it on my own."

"Did hou file a police report?"

"yes but they said there was nothing alerming. The messages would self delete after a few minutes.

"Damnn... that's hard."

"how did it start?" Se-hee asked trying to stay level headed.

"they sent me a lot of greetings in the starts but they escalated to pictures of me in the bathroom, eating....doing anything basically and I can't prove it because after a few minutes after I read it it doesn't exist." He said frustration taking over.

"I will see what I can do to help. In the meantime you have to get a new phone." She stated her voice rather serious a tone she mostly used when she was handling her business.

They talked for a while longer se-hee advising him on what to do until they finally stopped outside a condo.

Sung-hoon looked at the large house in front of him as Se-hee pressed a button opening the doors to reveal the beautiful courtyard and well tended plants.

"is this where you stay?" he asked mesmerised by what he was seeing.

"I wish but it belongs to a friend." She stated as she drove in the gate closing behind them.

We got out of the car and walk towards the entrance.sangon admade the compound . It was bigger than he had expected . Se-hee using a code to open the door more magnificent view.there were two levels in the open Plant setup on the lower base there was some seeds set up around a fireplace. As soon as you entered on the left a dining table and a big kitchen with an island in the middle next to the kitchen separated by a wall was a library set up with glass doors separating it from the rest of the common areas,giving some privacy.

" Are you sure your friend won't mind? "

 " the hardly ever use it I've been the one taking care of it "

 she said walking towards the kitchen and opening the refrigerator " I was supposed to rent it out, but the deal didn't go through."her eyes scanned looking for something" I have to get some food for you tomorrow" She stated closing the fridge with a bottle of water in her hand.

 " come on I will show You to your room "she said leading him towards their stairs they were only two rooms in the second floor Ender Theater room plus a small sitting area she led him towards one of the rooms and opened it for him .

 " my friend still has some things in the other room. " she explained that she walked into the room .

 The room was quite massive Bigger by three times of his previous accommodation making him fill out of place and uncomfortable the bed was laid out in the middle besides it was a one way mirror bathroom on the other side was a walking closet but he didn't have any clothes to place inside are they corner was a small coach and with a TV mounted on the wall there was also some large glass windows that will slide open to reveal the equally big balcony the swimming pool belong .

 "wow this is big . " Sung-hoon exclaimed never in his life had you ever been in such a setup .

 " you can stay as long as you feel like." Se-hee said as they walked down the stairs " the securities high both are the main gate and the compound so there is no need to worry I'll get you the security key card and everything tomorrow . "

She said opening the door do you have a schedule tomorrow."

 " yeah."

 " Okay I will arrange for your pickup.night." with that she closed the door behind her leaving Sung-hoon in the large house .