Soulmates

Thirty Six

JYPE Building

It's been three days since Mina's dating scandal was posted in social media platforms.  As planned, Chaeyoung succeeded in over shadowing it but the consequences greatly affected her reputation as an artist. People talking harsh and bad things about her and So Hee. Although Chaeyoung denied the rumor herself, JYP share holders decided to impose suspension of public activities for the sacrificial cub which the latter accepted whole heartedly. On the other hand, Mina also received suspension notice for a month which she herself gladly accepted because she's still feeling upset about the unfair treatment of the other girls to her and Chaeyoung. Although Chaeyoung was a trouble magnet since before, she really understands and believe that Chaeyoung will not risk their group reputation without any reason. She maybe sometimes secretive and decisive on her preferences making her the target of traditional audience.

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Jinyoung is now sitting on his office chair with a long face. Why? Because he have problems to take care. First, the two members of her beloved group Twice are subject for suspension which means all their group activities are on hold. He can't also pursue doing the activity with the remaining seven members since he knows the wrath of angry ONCES. They will surely be bombarding him with thousands of DMs which he thought of avoiding. Second problem, the company is caught in between the rivalry of Son Group and Han Group, the two richest company in Korea as of the moment. Who would have thought that the heiress of both company are friends and rumored to be dating. So far, both companies are still silent about the issue and he's praying that it will stay like that until the issue will be gone. Third, the board of directors and main share holders want to hold a meeting regarding Chaeyoung's case since the value of JYP stocks was greatly affected. He can't help himself to pity Chaeyoung for receiving all the blame.

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The news about the emergency meeting of main share holders and board of directors circulated around the building. One by one  the said visitors went inside the conference room. The Twice girls on the other hand are also present in the building cafeteria and they can see all the rich people entering the building. They are also surprised at the same time scared because it maybe about Mina and Chaeyoung's case.

OMG! Dahyun said.

The murmurs in the cafeteria started to get loud when a familiar woman entered the building.

Is that Chaeyoung sunbae rumored girlfriend?! A girl trainee loudly asked.

She's so gorgeous. Another girl trainee said.

All the attention is given to Han So Hee who's walking together with her parents and their body guards. 

She's so pretty. OMG! A boy trainee squealed.

She's tall. Like a model.  Jeongyeon plainly said.

She's really pretty. Maybe an actress?! Jihyo said.

Tzu, Cub is so damn lucky! I'm so jealous. Dahyun said while smacking Tzuyu's shoulder.

Yah! That hurts. But, why she's here?! Tzuyu asked.

So Hee was seen looking around until she saw Momo with Mina. She bowed down and smile to them.

Is she searching for the cub? Sana asked Momo

Maybe. Momo said then bow down to So Hee. Mina also did the same.

Ah! So, Twice sunbae really know her?! Another trainee said.

Oh' so, she also love tattoos. They have the same taste.. Sana commented

Come on Satang~ Stop commenting obvious things and you didn't even properly said sorry to the cub. Momo reminded Sana.

It's because she's not at home and been ghosting the group chat again. Sana reasoned out.

Momo just sigh because what Sana said is true. After that night, Chaeyoung left the apartment. The only person she said goodbye is her favorite person, Mina.

Momo is now looking at Mina. She just shook her head how dense Mina is.

Mina is just silenly listening to her surrounding but deep inside she's feeling jealous when So Hee is being seen as Chaeyoung's girlfriend. She's feeling insecure but not sure why.

Hey. Are you okay? Momo asked Mina.

Mina just nodded.

What's with the face? Jealous? Momo asked her.

Me? Jealous? Of course. Not! Mina replied.

Your face says it all. But is it because she's Kenji's ex? Or because she's Chaeyoung's rumored girlfriend?! Momo whispered.

Mina looked at Momo who's smirking at her. Mina widened her eyes.

Wait?! You know? Mina asked when she realized that Momo indeed know.

Yes. We are friends too. I hope you'll realize sooner Mitang~ you have many rivals around. Momo said then walk towards the other girls.

Rivals? Mina asked herself as she's dumbfounded from what Momo just said.

The girls proceed on their task for the day except MISAMO who's purpose is just to show support for Jihyo's upcoming debut.

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An hour later Chaeyoung also went in the building. She can hear people talk about her but she just shrug it all. She's in the building just to talk with her manager for her one month trip abroad with her family.

She entered the practice room where Tzu and Dubu is but unexpectedly all the girls are there.

Cub!! You're here. Dubu yelled while running towards Chaeyoung.

Tzuyu followed.

I'm looking for Manager Unnie. Chaeyoung explained.

Oh' she's inside the emergency meeting. Dubu said.

Tzuyu elbowed Dahyun.

What was that for? Dubu angrily asked Tzu.

Tzuyu just glare to her.

Hey. It's okay. I know. Chaeyoung said smiling to them.

You know?! Both of them asked.

Definitely yes. Today is the start of my suspension. Chaeyoung said.

You are suspended?! Both of them yelled which caught the attention of other girls.

Yeah. For a month or more. Chaeyoung said.

Eh?!! All the girls said in unison.

I'm suspended too for a month. Mina said.

You too?!! All the girls said in unison.

Yeah. So, I am going home the day after Jihyo's debut day. Mina said.

What about you, Cub? Jihyo asked.

I'm going abroad with my family Unnie. She answered.

Wait! You're going back right?! Dubu asked.

Why do you think she's not going back? Momo asked while glaring at her.

Because they might terminate her contract. And, if that happens my friend might leave us forever. Dubu dramatically said.

Yah! Dubu. You're spilling to much again and again. Tzuyu scolded Dubu while pinching her cheeks.

Ahh.. Ouch... Tzu stop. It hurts. Dahyun complained.

Cub, may I talk with you privately. Jihyo asked.

Chaeyoung nodded. They went outside and left the other girls.

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