Chapter 34: Chapter 34

Jessie's POV

"Yes, Dad. Don't worry, I will be back before dinner." A smile crept on the corner of my lips as I bid goodbye to my father.

I'm staying alternately with both my adoptive and real family.

Ever since I found my family and I've been together with Yohan, I have always been feeling rainbows and butterflies. When we're together, it feels like nothing matters, just him and me. And I am so liking it.

When I watched their concert, I've finally realized how music makes his life complete.

How his gummy smile appearing automatically just by seeing the faces of the people supporting them? It felt surreal. And somehow, I start to question my own love for music.

Before, music has always been my resort which I turn to whenever I feel alone.

For me, it is the only thing that wouldn't leave me, especially when I thought that the whole world was against me.

After I played the drums for them with the music that I help them create, I felt contentment and happiness.

And I realized that I am no longer depending on music for myself but I guess, I've come to love it in general.

I am always happy that sometimes, I'm scared that one day, this will all end.

I hide my phone on my jean's pocket as I wait for the elevator to open. I am currently at the office while VOELEVARD is on tour.

It has been three days and I was sure they'll be back today.

They were probably already at the airport.

Just the thought of seeing Yohan again makes my heart flutter.

He had always been a sweetheart and regardless of how many times I told him not to call me and take a rest instead, he still does.

Sometimes I wonder, do I really deserve his love?

He is perfect and every girl would die to take my place. And I feel like I don't have much to offer.

Yeah, still self-loathing, but I just can't help it.

Again, my phone suddenly rings and I pulled it out of my pocket. After seeing the name registered on the screen, my smile automatically widens.

"You just called, like three hours ago," I answered and I heard him chuckle on the other line.

"That's because I love hearing your voice." his sexy tone seeping through my sanity.

Why does he have to sound sexy even on the phone?

"Silly, where are you?" I asked as I bit my lower lip.

My heart hammering in my chest.

I will never get used to Yohan being like this.

My body automatically turned pivot as the people from the elevator went out. I decided to stay on the corner and catch the next ride instead.

"I'm almost there. Why? miss me?" he teased and even though I can't see him, I am sure he was grinning on the other line.

"Is that Jessie?" I heard Josh oppa from the background.

Muffled sounds were soon heard and I was only able to catch a few words, one including Samantha unnie's.

"Wait, babe, I have to go. See you later. I love you, okay."

My knees almost weaken.

Min Yohan, what are you doing to me?

"I love you too," I whispered. Soon enough, the sound of the dial tone greeted my ears.

What a lovely way to start my morning.

The sound of the elevator opening pulled me back from my train of thoughts, I did not even notice two girls riding with me.

I was checking on the time on my wrist when I notice the girl hitting all of the numbers for each floor.

I looked at them confused.

Before I can even speak, terror had filled my eyes as I finally see the two.

They were full of make-up and somehow, it bothers me how they keep glaring in my direction.

My stomach churned upon realizing how scary the two looked.

"What are you doing?" my voice shake as I felt the other girl pinning me on the corner, her eyes glaring dangerously at me like I am some kind of a criminal.

"Stay away from our boys," she stated as she gritted her teeth.

My stomach churned as fear flashes across my eyes.

"Moreover, stay away from Yohan oppa!" the other girl exclaimed.

My eyes automatically closed as I felt her nails digging into my skin.

I groan in pain as the two laughed at my state.

My eyes started to get teary and my breathing started to get irregular.

Nothing's change Jessie. You're still the same loser that everybody knew.

"You're not even beautiful." I flinched as the other girl removed the mask from my face.

"You look so ugly! What did Yohan oppa even see in you?" she flicked my forehead and I bit my eyes in pain.

Why is this happening again?

"No, please...." I pleaded, tears now streaming down my eyes.

"Awww, look at her pleading!" the girl in front of me laughed maniacally.

"I heard you're a loser in your school? Does Yohan oppa knows that you try to kill yourself?" she stated, her grin was scary and the girl behind her was eyeing me badly.

My eyes widen at what she said.

Suddenly, images of how I was bullied in school flashes before my eyes.

How people hurt me...

How they make my life miserable...

How I almost died...

The girl holding me laughed out loud.

"You look pathetic!

No.

Images of Yohan smiling at me flashes through my eyes.

I'm not pathetic.

"You are worth it." Yohan's voice rang through my eyes.

"I love you..."

My eyes snapped back open as if I suddenly woke up from my slumber. I tried to check the elevator but since it's still early, not a lot of people are in the office yet.

No one's going to save me this time.

Tears started streaming

"Hit her!" she screamed and I closed my eyes as I felt her hands landing on my cheeks. It was so strong; my cheeks went numb for a moment.

My mouth tasted the blood inside as my teeth accidentally bit my lower lip.

"No, please!!!" I tried to lift my hand to caress my stinging skin but her gripped tightened. My skin was probably already bruised due to the strong force that's using.

Why did I have to wear a crop top today?

It stings so bad but all I can do was cry.

"Stop it," I whispered but even I can barely hear myself.

How were they even able to get inside the building?

"Stop it," I repeated, this time, I tried to louden my voice.

"It's you who should stop!" she started screaming. The other girl pulled my hair. They were getting too violent, I groaned in pain as my head hit the surface.

Just then, the elevator opened.

"Don't touch me!!!!"

"I will sue you!!!"

The two girls were pulled out by the security.

I heard screaming and a commotion was definitely happening but I can't do anything.

I couldn't move.

I can barely even breathe.

I'm no longer aware of what's happening but I felt a hand wrapped around my body as I slowly drift away from consciousness.

"Yohan..." I whispered.

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