UNTOLD MARRIAGE ; sunghoon

CHAPTER 22

The next morning, Sunghoon dropped Rian to their dorm then he drove towards their dorm to change his clothes before going into the HYBE building, only to be called by the CEO himself.

He's in the good mood, well who wouldn't if the first thing you'd see in the morning is the smiling face of the person you love? Hearing her sweet voice, greeting you a good morning after a special night? And not to mention about the good morning kiss! Damn, he can't help but to smile widely whilst walking towards the CEO's office with their manager on his side, walking with a serious expression.

And just by looking at him, the male idol didn't know what to expect. It's just the older man giving him mixed ideas which he couldn't pin point even one of them.

Once they arrived in the office, the ravenette's gaze immediately fell on the man who's wearing a glasses, eyes fixed on the desktop on his L-shaped desk.

"Good morning, pdnim. " Their manager spoke, making Sunghoon to also greet the middle aged man, bowing as he did so.

Being a clueless one, Sunghoon just followed what their manager motioned him to do, and that is to sit down.

"I don't know if you're already aware of it, but still, I'll tell you. " The CEO started, removing his glasses and put it on the desk.

The male idol glanced at their manager who's just sitting silently across him. And by the looks of it, it seems like he already knows what will be discussed today.

The other members are on the practice room, practicing for the comeback and so he conclude that the topic will be his mixtape, or anything that only him being involved because clearly, the others aren't summoned in the office. Not even Jungwon, their leader.

"An article broke out the internet last night. "

Or maybe it's not about the mixtape.

Sunghoon suddenly felt nervous. It's like a wave, hitting him that makes his knees tremble. The CEO had just spoke few words and he is certain it is not a good news.

An article.

He just hopes that it's not about his status, his relationship with the other idol.

"It was stated there about you dating this idol for a very long time now, it's the same description we have received before, about you and this certain artist under JYP entertainment. " The pd then clicked something on the desktop and an article suddenly appears on the screen. "The same pictures we received were also here. " He scrolled down the article, revealing numerous pictures of him and a female idol.

Rian.

It feels like air had escaped Sunghoon's whole being. His eyes going wide, too wide to be exact, as he trailed the pictures with his eyes.

"But pdnim, we're just acquaintance—"

"We know, Sunghoon. We know. That's why the release date of your mixtape will be moved forward. " The CEO interrupted. "And we just released a statement a while ago regarding with that issue. We denied the accusation and we stated about the collaboration of you and the idol you were being accused with, in your mixtape. "

Truth to be told, Sunghoon didn't know what to feel at the moment. Especially from what his last words and the CEO's last words.

He didn't mean to deny his wife in their company, and to the world. It's just that he doesn't have a choice. It's either that option or they'll both go down, knowing their fans doesn't really ship them.

After the talk, Sunghoon left the office alone as the manager said he has something to discuss with the CEO about the complications of their schedules. So the ravenette walked back on the lobby and to the canteen to get himself a cup of coffee before he goes where the practice room is.

He also gave a quick messaged to Rian about the issue but up until now, the girl haven't replied. Probably busy with her upcoming solo. Or maybe she's still up discussing with her management on how to address the issue.

While his on his way towards the practice room, Sunghoon searched for the statement that the company  released. And just like what the CEO had told him, the accusation between him and Rian were denied and it is also stated there about his collaboration with her on his mixtape that will be released by the end of the month.

The comments under were mostly engenes, telling that it's a relief that they're not dating. Saying that he should focus on his career first before the others and so on. He even saw a comment about who he should date and sadly, Rian's name wasn't there. But as if those can change the fact that he's already married to her, the prettiest woman alive.

"Oh Sunghoon hyung! " Jungwon, who's being beaten by Sunoo with a plushie, called him as soon as he entered the wide room. "The CEO wanted to talk to you. "

"We already talked, Won. " He answered before sipping on his black coffee.

"Really, hyung? " This time, it was Ni-ki who spoke, phone in hand while looking at their new arrived member. "What did he say? "

The ravenette goes to the long couch that was placed on the corner and then dropped his bag and removed his jacket before he answered. "We just discussed things about the issue. "

Automatically, his gaze landed on Jake who's also looking at him through the mirror.

"Issue? What issue? " It was Sunoo who by now, stopped hitting their poor leader.

"It's just a misunderstanding, really. It was the one with my mixtape. " He answered, trying his best to sound casual for his other members who are still oblivious about his secret, to not be suspicious.

It's better if only few people knows, it can be bad if all of the members are aware. And Sunghoon wanted to keep it that way.

"Oh, your collaboration with Miss Rian? " Sunghoon didn't know if he'll feel offended with what Jay said, especially that he looks like he's up to teasing him by emphasizing the 'Miss' in his sentence. Sunghoon gave him a secret playful glare before answering.

"Yes"

Few minutes had passed and Sunghoon already emptied his cup of coffee. As if on cue, their choreographer walked in then clapped his hand, indicating that the practice will begin.