Taking Kim Taehyung's Heart

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Malakas at nakakabinging hiyawan, nakasisilaw na ilaw at pitik ng camera. Suot-suot ang kulay itim kong suit, slacks at mamahaling sapatos, lumabas ako mula sa limousine kung saan ako nakasakay. I can't even explain how ecstatic I feel, how amazing it is to be in my position right now. Maraming tao ang nakaabang, mga fans na naghihiyawan at media na inaasahan ang pagdalo ko ngayong araw.

The crowd even went wild when I got out of the car, smiling at people and even winking at the camera filming me. Inayos ko ang lapel ng suot ng suit saka naglakad na sa red carpet na nakalatag papasok sa event hall.

I kept on waving at my fans, to people calling me my name, to photographers who wanted my attention. I gave them my sweetest and most genuine smile, trying my best to give people a great impression. Pumapalakpak ang mga tao, lahat sila parang hindi makapaniwala na nakita nila ako ng personal.

When I reached the mini stage, I posed in front of flashing cameras and even showed a silly face which made the fans scream louder. I waved at them and never once did let my smile to falter. Bago makapasok sa main event hall, may sinet-up na naman na mini stage kung saan may dalawang upuan. Ito ata yung sinasabing mini variety talk ng manager ko.

Sinalubong ako ng isang babaeng emcee. She greeted me warmly and flashed her sincere smile. She offered me a seat and signalled for her camera team to start rolling. Kampante naman ako na magiging maayos ang interview na 'to. I sat comfortably and waited for the interview to start.

"Welcome to the 2019 Golden Entertainment Award, Kim Taehyung-ssi." bati sa akin ng emcee.

I smiled back and waved, "Thank you. I'm ecstatic to be here."

"Congratulations, Taehyung-ssi. Nominated ang k-drama series niyo sa taong ito. Anong masasabi mo at talagang tumatak at naging consistent ang high rating ng k-drama series niyong 'Taking Kim Taehyung's Heart?" tanong niya sa akin at itinitutok sa akin ang hawak niyang microphone.

Huminga ako ng malalim saka sumagot, "Una sa lahat, gusto kong magpasalamat sa lahat ng sumabaybay sa 'Taking Kim Taehyung's Heart', mula sa pilot episode hanggang sa last airing nito last last week. Utang namin lahat sa fans, sa viewers, sa inyong lahat ang naging success ng series."

"Talaga namang pinalakpakan ang natatangi mong pag-arte sa series na 'yun, Taehyung. And what made the kdrama series a complete hit is due to the fact that everyone in the cast used their real name. Why is that so?"

"It's all because of the creative mind of our producer," I chuckled, even the people behind the camera laughed. "Isa pa, siguro mas naging effective 'yun sa pag-arte namin kasi kung tutuusin sobrang malapit 'yung character namin sa totoong buhay. Lee producer-nim, is a genius." dagdag ko pa.

Tumango-tango naman ang emcee, "Sobrang pinagusapan at talaga namang hanggang ngayon hindi pa rin nakaka-get over ang fans ng series na 'yun ang naging mga huling episode lalo na ang ending nito. Wala ba kayong irerelease na special episode? Kasi pati ako nabitin sa story niyo ni Quin!" natatawa niya pang sabi.

"I think, isa 'yun sa mga naging advantage ng series. 'Yung hahayaan ang mga manunuod na sila ang maging creative at mag-imagine ng possible alternate endings." sagot ko.

"By the way Kim Taehyung-ssi, congratulations on being nominated as Best Actor for this romantic drama series. Very much applauded din ang iyong co-stars na sina Venice Han, soloist from BigHit. And of course, the current phenomenal actress, Miss Quin Alferez."

Lalong lumapad ang ngiti ko at nagbow bilang pasasalamat, hindi lang sa pagiging nominee kundi sa lahat ng suporta ng tao sa trabaho namin. I gave a warm speech thanking my fans pati na rin sila hyung na talagang ginawa ang lahat pati ang pagsali sa acting career para gampanan ang role nila sa drama series na 'yun.

"Hindi naman nagtatapos lang dito ang mga bagay na dapat i-celebrate, hindi ba? We wanted to congratulate you, Taehyung-ssi, for having a solemn and very romantic church wedding with your co-star and leading lady, Quin Alferez. Congratulations!" bati niya sa akin.

Parang naging triple pa ang kasiyahan na naramdaman ko. The look on her face and the tears of joy streaming from her eyes still made me feel on cloud nine. Ilang araw palang ang nakalipas mula nang magpalitan kami ng pangako sa harap ng altar sa Jeju. Pakiramdam ko ako yung pinakamasayang lalake sa mundo.

At ngayong tapos na ang trabaho namin, may oras na ako na kaming dalawa lang ni Quin. Walang camera, walang script, walang ibang mga tauhan kundi kami lang.

"We're very curious, Taehyung. Nagsimula ba ang relasyon niyo ni Quin during the shooting for Taking Kim Taehyung's Heart o nagkamabutihan na kayo simula palang?" tanong niya.

I looked at everyone, they all went heart-eyes and very expectant. I felt like floating, still on bliss from marrying the person I love, having my bestfriend as my bestman, BTS members singing on my wedding venue and crying with us as they reminisce on our journey together. I wake up everyday with her sleeping figure beside me, asking myself if it's reality or a mere daydream.

I smiled, like I'm the most lovesick man.

"I loved her since the very start. She took my heart even in the beginning."

END.

Taking Kim Taehyung's Heart

BTS TAEHYUNG FANFIC

by DAKILANGSWAEG

JAN 2019