Chapter 20: Chapter 20

Rosie's POV

"Are you sure it's okay to leave without making up with Josh oppa? You two haven't talked since like yesterday." I asked Samantha unnie as I help her pack her clothes.

The boys are currently doing their concert and I decided to stay on the bus to accompany Samantha unnie, though I think there's not much time left before the concert ends.

The two haven't been talking since they had a fight yesterday and everyone inside the bus can feel the tension between the two.

Samantha did not respond but I was sure I noticed her lips quivering.

She was hurting. And it hurts to see her like this.

"Unnie, do you want to talk about it?" I whispered before sitting on my bed, her eyes were still focused on fixing her luggage.

"Don't worry about us Rosie. I'm sure Josh and I would be able to figure that out together," she answered and I did not bother pressuring her even more. I'd not like to see her breakdown in front of me. The years that we've been together taught me not to question Samantha unnie when she's at her vulnerable state.

"By the way, will you be okay? I mean, this area, this is close to one of your family business and even closer to his family," she mumbled, looking at me worriedly.

She's right. This is where we first met.

But then my eyes soften at her words.

"How can you still think about my sake when you have your problems right now?" I asked, ashamed of myself for not being able to something for her.

She had been so selfless, always had been.

I smiled at her, "This city is big unnie, I doubt I'd even meet his parents. And if I do, I guess it's time I face them." I mumbled although a little scared at the thought, and she smiled at my response.

Of course, I knew I wouldn't able to run away from this forever. I'm just silently hoping that I wouldn't have to face them too soon.

Once she zipped her bag, we heard a noise outside the room and we both turned our attention to the other side when the door suddenly burst open, my grin suddenly appearing at the sight of Josh oppa panting, his hands on each side of the door.

"Found you," he muttered, catching his breath as he stares at Samantha unnie.

Their eyes met and I swear I have never felt so much love tension this strong in my entire life.

His sweat dripping down on his face, his makeup still on and I'm pretty sure that was his stage outfit he is wearing.

Did he run all the way here for Samantha unnie?

Without making any noise, I swiftly made my way out of the room.

But before I can even walk past Josh oppa, he grabbed me by the arm and I looked at him a little startled.

"Jake is not feeling well," he mumbled and my heart sank immediately, worry automatically eating my emotions alive.

Without even thinking, I headed straight outside of the bus where I saw one of their managers who bowed to me once I moved closer. I bowed in return and before I can even ask about Jake, he told me to get a few of my things as we are going to check in to the nearest hotel so the boys can rest.

In a swift, I went back to the bus to grab a jacket, mask and cap, my phone, and my wallet. The bus will head to the hotel anyway so we can get our stuff later.

"Jake, pick up..." I whispered while on the cab.

He's not hurt anywhere right?

Staying with them for a few weeks made me realize how heavy their work load is. All those practices, rehearsals, they get injured from time to time.

I was trying to call him on his phone. I was sure the concert already ended.

Was he really not feeling so well to the point that he was unable to answer my call?

The manager sitting shotgun must have noticed me being tense as he smiles at my direction.

"Don't worry too much Rosie, Jake is fine. All he need is a little rest. He went overboard in performing earlier, I don't even know where he got the inspiration." he chuckled and I sigh in relief.

I shake my head. I'm being so paranoid.

My eyes landed on the surroundings before me, noticing the familiar establishments along the way.

My brows furrowed.

Please tell me I'm just being overly paranoid...

"Please, not there..." I whispered, silently praying that I was wrong.

My eyes landed on the familiar hotel right across the street and my heart started beating rapidly.

Shit.

My heart almost stopped beating when the cab stopped right on front of the hotel I was dreading to be with, beads of sweats started forming on my forehead, I did not even notice that the manager was already out.

When he noticed that I wasn't following, he went back and knocked on the window, my eyes landing on him, his confused expression greeting me.

"Rosie, is there a problem?"

"Manager-nim, are we going to check in on this hotel?" I asked nervously.

"I think so. Our team was trying to do a late booking since we didn't plan to stay longer on this city. But due to unfavorable circumstances, we decided to check in. Let's go. They must be waiting." the manager mumbled and it was a little obvious that he was starting to get annoyed at my hesitation which I understood. It wasn't his job to fetch me and I'm sure he was tired as well.

After a long sigh, I put in my face mask and fixed the cap on my head before climbing out of the cab, my ears hurting a little due to the loud sound of my heart beating.

Once we enter the hotel, I noticed the staffs gathered at the lobby, Jake and the rest were sitting in the couch waiting for God knows how long.

And then I heard manager Hyeri talking on the front desk.

"I'm sorry but we really don't have an available room at this time. We're fully booked." the receptionist politely informed the dejected looking manager.

"Do you have any place you can recommend? I mean, we tried calling the other establishments and they are saying the same."

"I'm sorry Ma'am. There is a festival happening and a lot of tourists booked beforehand. I'm afraid the other hotels are booked as well." she stated and I walked closer to where Voelevard is resting.

Jake was leaning over Jason who equally looked exhausted.

My heart dropped at the sight of him, them.

They look so tired and Jake looked like he would fall any minute.

Yohan oppa was almost sleeping on the couch while Vash, Rome and Haiden oppa was waiting patiently with their managers.

I turned around when I noticed Hyeri unnie coming closer.

"I guess we all have to head back to the bus. They don't have an available room for us except for the Penthouse which apparently is an exclusive property so we can't use it. We've also tried the other hotels and they tell the same thing." she stated.

The boys grunted, and I can't blame them.

I bite my lower lip.

Don't do it. I told to myself.

But then I heard Jake groaning, his eyes still closed and I was so sure his face looked pained, my heart shattered at the sight of him.

Fuck. I started battling with myself internally, my hands balled into fist.

Whatever.

Without saying a word, I headed straight to the counter and the receptionist looked at me a little annoyed. I guess she'd had enough of all the explaining.

"I'm sorry, miss, but we really don't have any available rooms at this time," she said trying to sound polite, the other guy from the counter looking at us along the process.

"I know, but I am sure I can use the penthouse," I told her while I ransack my wallet for something.

"I was sure I have it with me," I whispered to myself.

"I'm sorry ma'am but the pen-" before she can even finish, my hands landed on the counter, with a golden swipe-card key with the name of the hotel engraved on it.

"Got it," I exclaimed, removing my face mask immediately. Her eyes widened at the sight of me, bowing immediately.

"Miss Park, I'm sorry I didn't recognize you," she mumbled, the other man bowing as well.

"It's okay, Kara," I told her reading the name showing on her uniform. "I just need to have the penthouse ready, both of it. And please make sure people don't know I am here, that includes my parents. I beg of you." I told her, smiling and she smiles in return.

"Of course Miss Park, we'll have the rooms ready in a minute. Please take a seat for a moment and we'll make sure everything is prepared."

I nodded before turning my back only to be surprised by a serious looking Rome, who I didn't know was already standing behind my back.

"Rome!" I whisper-shouted in shock. And then I noticed everyone looking in our direction, even Jake had his brows furrowed.

Our eyes met, and confusion filled his eyes.

"You own this?" Rome stated, getting my attention.

A long sigh escaped my lips.

"My family, not me. But that's not important right now. We now have rooms to stay so you guys can rest." I mumbled, walking past through him and walking straight to Jake's direction.

"You booked us a fucking penthouse," Rome stated behind my back as if he's not understanding what's happening.

The boys heard what he said and their mouths hanging wide open, even Hyeri unnie looked taken aback.

I closed my eyes in frustration. That's why I don't tell people about my family. Only Samantha unnie and Lisa knew about it and it's not something I'm so proud either.

I never wanted to be branded with something I didn't work hard for. And to be honest, this would be the first time I'll be using a privilege out of my family business.

Before I can even say a word, one of the room service attendant came forward.

"Miss Park, both the penthouses are ready." he stated and I turned to Hyeri unnie.

"The crew can use the other penthouse. It has three rooms I believe, enough to accommodate all of us while the boys and I will occupy the other." I told her before turning my attention to Rome and the rest of the boys. "And please, this isn't a big hotel okay. Stop gawking at me like I'm some princess because I'm not." I rolled my eyes and Hyeri unnie laughed at my words.

I walked straight to Jake and smiled at him.

"Let's go?" I smiled at him and although he looked so exhausted, he stared at me cheekily and I felt my cheeks blushed beet red.

"Do we get to have our own room?" He teased and series of protest can be heard from his members.

"Hey, Jake!"

"I'm going to tell this to Samantha noona."

"This kid!"

My cheeks were burning hot, and I noticed Hyeri unnie chuckling before the rest of the boys stood up to follow the room attendant.

Jake moved towards my direction, wrapping his arms around my waist.

"I'm sick so you're supposed to take care of me. You're my girlfriend after all," he whispered and I noticed a few people staring at our direction.

I tried removing his arms from my waist.

"Jake, there's a lot of people in here." I told him but he didn't remove his arms.

"Don't worry, a few of our fans already think that you're one of our stylist." he whispered.

I know. But the people around this hotel doesn't. I told myself.

Nothing would go wrong this time, right? Besides, what's going to happen in two days? I tried consoling myself but that weird feeling inside keeps bugging me.

Why do I feel like something is about to go wrong?

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