Chapter 3

Jae's pov

My hands felt sweaty and l had gone to the bathroom few times and l usually do when l m nervous and why wouldn't I be? l had made it to the finals and it was the last l would do before l finally become a singer.

(Sorry, l don't know how these things work so please just bear with me. Thanks and sorry again.)

From what l heard, this round wasn't easy but the others weren't easy too cause l had to sing and dance at the same time to pass those rounds. l had done a few training courses because l had my own private teachers.

Yoo Min taught me how to talk when asked questions, Seo Yeon taught me a few dance moves and helped me choose my dress for each round, Ye Geun always gave me something to eat when l felt tired and when l ate it, l had the energy to continue. lm Ju continued supporting me with my song writing, Jang Hun told me how l can be more friendly with people and Hye Jun said he would do something for me later and l wasn't surprised by Lee Soo not doing anything for me.

📢 Jae's hair for the occasion:📢

📢 Jae's dress:📢

Some minutes later l was called to the stage and when l got there, l couldn't see anything at first because the lights were blinding but l was able to adjust to it and when l did, the first thing l saw were the judges face.

I didn't feel like being on the stage anymore but l didn't want to waste the guys efforts and speaking of them, they said they would be here and while l was looking round, l spotted them in the theatre of the stage.

They then saw me and waved their hands and beamed smiles at me and that gave me all the courage all needed. l started singing and when l was done the claps from the audience wouldn't stop.

When they finally stopped clapping, l bowed and went backstage while others had their turn. Some hours later, the competition was over and they began calling names and when it seemed like they were done, l wasn't among.

l already began to think that l had failed until one of the judges said a few things and called my name. Apparently, the first few that they called had passed but something about the way l sang felt magical and they wanted to make it special for me.

Someone then handed me a mic and l was asked to say something and l did just like how l had practiced with Yoo Min and then there was an applause and it was finally over.

While we were all backstage, the judges came to meet me congratulating me and saying that my future looks bright. We talked for a while before they finally left.

I then realized that l hadn't seen the guys since but l suddenly felt a presence behind me and l turned, l saw that it was Lee Soo and his annoying face.

He always looked at me like he was angry at me. l thought he would say something good to me but l was surprised when he said "You did good, but l could do great. Not BETTER but GREAT" emphasizing on the better and great.

l can't really say we are enemies, we are just not on good terms with each other. l was about to answer him but someone suddenly screamed and shouted his name and we both looked back just to see an excited crowd but before l could ask anything, Lee Soo began running and they ran after him.

Some minutes later, some people came to ask for my autograph and l might have freaked out but Jang Hun told me what to do in situations like this. I signed a few autographs and took done selfies and they all left.

l wanted to have a nice long rest but then l noticed that the people backstage had reduced meaning that they were going home and then it suddenly hit me. How was l going to get back home?

l didn't know the way and l couldn't look for a cab with no destination in mind. l was thinking about what to do when a man came to me and said he would take me home. l wouldn't normally believe him but l did when he explained that it was Hye Jun who hired him. He then told me to follow him to the car.

📢 Car picture:📢

Author's pov

When she got home, she was surprised because they were holding a cake and balloons for her to celebrate her. She then asked them why they hadn't come to see her after the competition and they explained saying it was Hye Jun's idea. Since he hadn't done anything for her before the competition, he could at least do it for her after and he remembered that no one had talked or brought up any idea about how she would come back and he thought it was the perfect idea. They talked for a long time, had a mini argument, settled and ended up deciding to throw a feast for her and everyone agreed.

- Meanwhile in Busan -

Miss Hwa's pov

l still don't understand how it happened till know.

A few days ago...

l went to the hospital the next day to see if l could get her discharged but l was greeted with the worst news ever. Jae had escaped from the hospital just yesterday night that she was admitted.

They said that some minutes after l left, an alarm went off and when they were checking to see if the patients were alright after the alarm went off, she was already missing.

They had checked the CCTV footage and saw that she was leaving the hospital but before they could catch her outside, she was already gone and they had no way of tracing her and they thought she would be with me but they were wrong since l came to see if she could be discharged. l left the hospital in shock that day.

Presently…

After that incident, l contacted the police about Jae and made them file a missing person case but after a few days she wasn't found. l hadn't received any call from any kidnapping group and so the case eventually came to an end.

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