UNTOLD MARRIAGE ; sunghoon

CHAPTER 24

"Second article broke out and I want to ask you what's really your relationship with a member of the group HerShe, Rian? "

"What? " Was the first thing that left Sunghoon's mouth as soon as Jungwon dropped the main issue that they will be discussed at the moment. Though, the leader, along with the other members, remains silent, confusion is well written on their faces whilst anticipating to what their member will about to answer.

"We're acquaintance. " Sunghoon forced to let out, upon feeling the building pressure by the eyes of his members. Though, he tried his best to act casual and to sound nonchalant.

"Are you sure, hyung? " The leader questioned. "I need you to be really honest here, hyung. Because you, lying, won't do anything good. "

The ravenette's jaw clenched, hands turning cold. He opened his mouth to utter an another lie but Jake spoke first.

"What's happening, Won? Can you explain to us first because we all are confused here. And I know it's not your intention but don't pressure Sunghoon, it also won't do anything good. " He said, with the others agreeing to what he had said.

Jungwin bit his lips, running his hand through his hair. "Manager nim called earlier, and he informed me about the new article that was released a while ago. "

"Article? " Jay asked, glancing to Sunghoon who's staring blankly on the floor. "What article? What does it have to do with Sunghoon? "

"Because the article was pointing to Sunghoon hyung. " The leader then looked at the said man who's still staring at the floor with no expression. "And it's an article claiming that what Sunghoon hyung and Rian have is more than an acquaintance-"

"But they don't have a proof about, right? That has been also discussed with the management."

"That's what I was saying, hyung. " The leader replied. "There are photos of Sunghoon hyung and Rian in intimacy," He paused. "They have proofs. " And with that he placed a rectangular device on the glass table that serves as a coffee table in the living room of their dorm.

Jake immediately reached for the device and looked at the screen, scrolling it a few times, eyes going wide from the photos on the web page. Soon, the others joined him on looking at the little device, eyes going wide in surprise.

Meanwhile, Sunghoon didn't leave his seat just like what the others did just to look at what's in the screen. He didn't even dare to remove his gaze on the floor as his mind was busy thinking about the possibile outcome of every choice he has.

"Damn Sunghoon"

"I didn't know that two of you are really a thing, hyung"

"You and Rian of HerShe"

"Our hyung is a grown man now"

Then the living room filled with voices.

If the world will know about his relationship with Rian, then he at least tell his bandmates first before the world. Besides, they've been there by his side and never left him so he should let them know first before the world find out.

So with that thought and a clear decision, Sunghoon took a deep breath. "Yes, we're not just acquaintances." He spoke, causing the room to fell in utter silence. He moved his eyes up and gazed at the others who's looking at him with wide eyes.

"Don't tell me, you two are playmate..." This time, it was Heeseung who asked causing Jake to smack the back of his neck, all the while chuckling from what the oldest says.

Drowsiness is now long gone from their faces and that was evident by how they look at Sunghoon, waiting for what he'll about to say next.

"Sunghoon." Jay said in a rather warn tone than a casual one but the said man just gave him a nod and a faint smile.

"We're not acquaintances because we are," He paused, inhaling deeply before dropping the bomb. "We're married. For four years now. "

-

When Jungwon said about solution, he really thought that they can sort and think of a solution in regards of the issue.

But the sudden confession of Sunghoon, telling them that he's not just dating the girl but they're already married, is just on another level.

But the main question that's on their head is that, why they didn't know?

And so Sunghoon had a story telling about how he met his wife, his family and about the business partnership that builds their marriage. He also stated that he is in love with Rian and that there is no need for divorce, just like what Jay's suggestion when he found out about them being committed and tied to one another.

And now, the internet is in uproar from the news. Sunghoon was summoned in the CEO's office early in the morning again to discuss about what's happening. He, of course, heard a scolding to their CEO who's a legit mad from what's happening, but on the other side, the CEO is also worried about his artist.

Sunghoon explained himself, and asked for the CEO to not inform the other company where Rian is working, which he agreed as he saw the desperation in the idol's eyes.

So it was decided that they will stay silent and if the issue didn't die down even a bit this week, then they don't have much of a choice but to cancel his mixtape and also to move their comeback by the end of the year.

Sunghoon was unsure at first, because if that's the case, if their comeback will be moved and his mixtape will be cancelled, then that means their career will be at risk. Not only his but theirs. Members involved.

And Rian.... He just hope her company won't do anything stupid to her.

But throughout the meeting, an executive who's present in the little meeting they're having, which is also the one leading the disciplinary action, suddenly came up with an idea which Sunghoon would never dare to follow.

Because he just didn't like the idea, he hated it.