CHAPTER 18

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Ahrin is on the verge of passing out just by the sight of her weight alone. Bullets of sweat started forming on her forehead as her breath hitched.

It's.... Done. Ahrin is done.

Last month, their schedule about measuring weight was postponed, she was thankful to that. She even informed Heeseung who was also greatful about the news.

But today, when they're in the midst of practicing for their upcoming concert, executives visits them only to measure their weight and height.

It's so sudden that Ahrin almost had a heart attack from their sudden schedule. The members were also worried about her and that explains the every worried glance they throw at her.

"Park Ahrin. " The woman who is in charge of measuring every artists under their agency called the idol, her expression stone cold as she blankly stare at Ahrin who flinched just by hearing her cold voice.

"What is this? " She added, pointing her expensive pen towards the numbers that shows her weight. "Are you following your diet schedule or not? "

Ahrin remained silent, not wanting to say the obvious answer. She secretly glanced at her members who are just standing their while looking at her worriedly. It's not that they can do something to prevent what will about to come and it's better for them to not get involved to avoid complications.

"Answer me, miss Park. "

Ahrin gulped, shaking her head. "N-no, ma'am. "

The woman nodded upon hearing the idol's answer. "So you think this is a joke? You think you can play around and disobey the management's order? If that's what you want, then we have the right to kick you out of the group. "

Ahrin's head instinctively moved up on its own as she shakes her head vigorously with her eyes wide open.

"N-no! P-please don't k-kick me out of the g-group! I-i... I w-will lose weight by t-this month! " By now, Ahrin is on the verge of crying but she held herself back.

Crying in front of them won't do good. Won't  bring anything good.

The woman seems unfazed from what Ahrin said, no hint of emotion in her face as she remains expressionless. "I tolerate your weight a couple of months. Now, I won't. "

The woman picked the papers and faced the idol after. "Prepare yourself for the meeting tomorrow with Hwang PD and other PDs. " She said before getting out of the practice room with the other staffs trailing behind her.

Once the door closed, leaving the four of them alone in the practice room, Ahrin broke down with her palms covering her face as she cried. Hard.

No. No. She can take and handle it if the meeting doesn't consist Hwang PD but no, tomorrow she has to face him. That ruthless man who happens to be the chief of disciplinary group in charge of every artists under their Entertainment. And if that man is with them in the meeting, then that only means one thing... she's doomed.

Despite of what happened, the girls continued practicing for their concert. The rest of the girls opposed to the idea of continuing their practice as Ahrin needed to rest and of course, for her to calm down but she didn't want to. She didn't want to call it a day knowing the executives can barged in anytime and see the room empty, Ahrin didn't want to risk it. As it will only added to her punishment.

Ahrin can't contact Heeseung since the latter is in Busan for their concert. She can't just reach him now knowing the other is probably busy rehearsing for their performance tonight.

Hours after hours of practice, they finally called it a day as the four of them decided to go home. To their dorm to rest.

Once they arrived on their dorm, Ahrin immediately went to her room, closing the door behind her as she dragged herself to her bed.

If the punishment is too much, then Ahrin doesn't know what to do.

She sighed and stared on the ceiling of her room, stressing herself about everything. Well, she can't help but to think what will happen in the future. About the punishment. About the management once they found out her secret. About the media. And lastly, about her little family.

Heeseung once mentioned them being his little family and she couldn't help but to cry that day. No, not in sadness or anything related to that. She cried because she's happy.

She's happy about the man considering them his family even though they didn't know what level in relationship they stand. And she's happy how confident he is about their future.

Now, thinking about that, Ahrin reached for her phone and dialed the other's number despite knowing that he's busy and won't answer her call.

Rings after rings but the man didn't pick up, just like what she is expecting. But at least she tried, right?

Besides, Heeseung told her that after their concert tonight, they will have a follow up shoot for their en o'clock episode in Busan and of course, numerous photoshoots.

Ahrin was about to give up but hearing the other line picked it up followed by a faint 'hello', Ahrin couldn't help but to smile.

"Heeseung. " She called the other, earning a soft humm from the man.

"What's up? How are you feeling? We're getting ready. " Heeseung spoke through the phone causing the girl's smile grew impossibly wider. The thought about what happened earlier, about the heavy weight in her chest, was now forgotten.

"Then why did you pick up? " She replied, rolling on the other side of the bed with a smile still plastered on her lips.

"Because it's you? "

To this, Ahrin can't help but to bit her lips preventing her from screaming.

"But still, you should focus on preparing for your concert. It is not necessary for you to pick up my calls if you're bus-"

"Love, you do realize that you and our baby is more important than my job, right? So stop saying nonsense things because you two will always be my first priority."

And Ahrin losses it. She buried her head against her pillows and screamed at the top of her lungs while pushing the phone farther away from her.

If Heeseung can hear her, best believe that he's chuckling by how crazy she is. Or maybe how in love she is?

After a good moment, the girl's eyes went wide when the thought about the reason why she called him, crossed her mind. That's why she immediately placed her phone back to her ear, thankful enough that the man hasn't ended the call yet.

"Hee. " Worried is evident in her voice.

"Hmm?"

"Earlier, we-"

"Five minutes! Boys, go to the backstage! " Someone in the other line said, interrupting Ahrin's sentence.

"Love, I need to go. Bye, take care."

Then the call ended before Ahrin could even tell the other the matter that is happening or will about to happen. She sighed, mentally slapping herself by how she forgot the main reason why she called the man.

But again, it's because of Heeseung. It's the man's fault because he is Heeseung, her first love and also the father of her unborn baby. So the man is the one to blame because he is Heeseung.

Ahrin faced the ceiling and stayed like that for a couple of minutes with her mind wondering again of what will happen tomorrow.

But her thoughts got interrupted by a loud ring coming from her phone. Thinking that it could be Heeseung even though it's impossible, she reached for her phone and answered the call without looking the caller's ID.

"Hee-"

"Park Ahrin, I need you in my office. Now."

Then the call ended leaving the girl confused yet worried from the tone of the person in the other line used.

It was the CEO of their agency.

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