LUCK

October 2018 - London - part 3 *

Catherine's POV

We came back to the hotel last night, and Jungkook's father helped bring him to his room. While he helped get him ready for bed, I went to my room. I want to talk to Bridget to see if she got any answers about my medicine. As I was about to get undressed, my doorbell rang. I opened the door to Bang PD. I invite him in, and we settle on the couch in my room.

"I just want to tell you that Aureum has been fired. She'll be on a plane tomorrow to Korea."

"Ok. I'm sorry if I caused trouble, but she was very difficult for me to handle."

"Namjoon told me what she said to you at soundcheck. Her problems were her fault."

"Thank you. Was there something else sir?"

"Nothing official. I just want to tell you that I'm happy for Jungkook, and for you. I hope you last long together."

Blushing, I nod and thank him. He pauses and I worry suddenly.

"I am not sure we have heard the last from Aureum though. I have warned her about the contract she signed and I won't hesitate to enforce it... But Catherine... She's more than obsessed with Jungkook. I spoke with some of the other stylists, and they think she's going to come after you either in person, or online... I don't want to scare you, just warn you to be careful."

"I don't know what to say... I will be careful. Hopefully she can move on."

PD Nim stands and I do as well. We walk to the door, and he asks if I'm going to see Jungkook later. I really don't know with his heel... He's probably tired from the day. I just shrug and tell him I need to find Bridget first. He lets me know he's going to talk to him now, to give him the same information. Wishing him goodnight, I close the door leaning back to take a breath. Is she going to post something and ruin my life again?

I jump when my doorbell rings again. I reach to open the door, and then pause... Hearing Bang PD's words to be careful in my mind, I check the peephole. I breathe a sigh of relief and open the door to my best friend. She comes in and we go to the balcony. I light a cigarette and inhale deeply. I haven't smoked much recently, but I'm suddenly nervous about what Aureum could do.

Bridget tells me the Dr. says my prescription is likely causing my neediness issue. The Dr. offered to change the medicine, or I can wait and see if it gets better once I've been on it a while longer. I decide to tough it out for now. At least I have a sexy man who's a beast in bed to help me out... Thinking about it I start blushing and Bridget snaps her fingers in my face startling me from my daydream. She laughs at me and I roll my eyes.

I tell her about my visit from PD Nim, and what I'm scared of. She expresses concern as well since I ran away last time. She sees how I'm healing with these men in my life like 6 big brothers, and 1... well, you know. She tells me that if the worst happens, I need to stand up for myself. She'll be with me along with the other guys. I promise to try.

It's nice to sit with my friend tonight. We decide to open a bottle of wine and relax. I'm sure the guys can survive without us. We call Mom and check in with her. Giving her the PG version of my life, she sounds genuinely happy for me. She can't wait to meet Yoongi, and the other members so we talk about ways to make that happen. Since it's fall the business is slower, and won't pick up again until the end of year business parties and Holiday weddings in December.

Mom says she's hired a couple of our friends full time, and the team is doing a great job. I feel pangs of guilt that I've left what is technically mine for others to take care of. The thought to just sell it to Mom comes to my mind, but it's not the right time to talk about it. Who knows what will happen. I can't assume this thing I'm doing will last because I'm not LUCKy.