CHAPTER 02
CEO Shin
Have you yet called him? We have to take measures, Manager Park. You can't shield him from this.
Manager Park
Mister Shin...do we have to take it that far? This is a malicious rumor that we can clear up with time..
CEO Shin
That's the plan, but we need Gun to lay low, and he's not the type to do so! So, hurry! Call him over, I'll be talking with him.
Shortly after Manager Park called over Gun, an artist she's been managing since his debut but also a close friend over time, he arrived at the company building and directly went to the CEO office. She's been having his back all this time, so knowing what's going to happen next breaks her heart.
Gun
You have been calling for me, what's up?
Manager Park
You might want to sit down for this...
An awkward silence followed, Gun had no idea about what's been happening all over the internet and TV stations. He didn't check, he didn't have the time. He was busy partying it up with his celebrity friends!
CEO Shin
Let me be direct with you, you'll be put on hiatus for the time being. No activites will be added to your schedule and everything was that was planned has been cancelled or delayed without a set date.
Gun
Hold on, what's happening right now!?
Manager Park
Have you checked your phone today?
Manager Park
Or yesterday?
Manager Park
You might want to do that right now..
Gun checked his phone as Manager Park and CEO Shin watched him in silence. It didn't take long for Gun to figure out why he was called to the office.
Gun
You do know that's this is not true?
Gun
Yes! I have never taken drugs, I don't do drugs. Yes, I love being clubs and having fun but I never went that far! This is clearly people being malicious and jealous, trying to ruin my reputation!
CEO Shin
You have started ruining your own reputation the minute you started mingling with that crowd. I do believe that you never took drugs, but the public doesn't care and now there are a bunch of clips and photos of you in dozens of parties being drunk and dancing with complete strangers!
Gun
But that's not illegal, I didn't do anything wrong!
A big sigh and a hug followed, Manager Park comforted Gun who was on the verge of tears. Gun had never been in a situation like this, he had always been scandal-free. Yes, he was a little party mouse, but there was nothing wrong that, well…until now.
Manager Park
You have to trust me, Gun.. We will clear this situation up for you, but it's best for now to lay low. We figured you would struggle to do that in such a big city with all your friends, so…
Gun looked up as Manager Park distanced herself a bit, after hugging him.
Manager Park
We recommend you going home.
Manager Park
Back to your hometown. You haven't haven't been there since being a trainee. It's been years...
Gun
You know exactly why I haven't gone back there!
CEO Shin
Maybe it's time to face that situation. I don't know what happened but this is for the best.
Manager Park
Yeah...honestly, I have been worried about you for a minute, Gun. You have become alot wilder recently, it's gotten worse. Maybe you need some time for yourself? Maybe handle the situation that's been always on your mind?
Gun
I don't even think about that anymore! I just like having fun, what's wrong with that?
Manager Park
Are you having actually fun?
Silence..Gun couldn't respond. He doesn't know what to say, how to respond.
Defeated, Gun sighed and just nodded as they explained to him that he should be going as soon as possible. He was worried, and scared.
Gun
I'll be on my way packing my clothes..
CEO Shin
We'll call you once this situation is handled.
Manager Park
Don't worry too much! And the next time we see eachother, you better be refreshed!
Gun went out and felt like he needed to scream, he was frustrated. Back home? That town wasn't his home, it's hell. The biggest scar on his heart was caused in that town, how could he just go back? But he did miss his mother, he hasn't seen her for so long. She did visit him a couple of times after debuting, but it wasn't enough.
Manager Park
Will he be alright?
CEO Shin
He has to be. I have called the PR Department, we'll figure something out.
Manager Park
I hope you're right..
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