quick note! There's a lot of pictures in this chapter.
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[5 days ago]
Jennie sat inside the CEO's office. She made an appointment so she could formally talk to her boss. Alice was with her too, she would like to at least have someone to support her morally and of course legally. She didn't bring Chaeyoung yet in case there would be a problem, she planned the entire thing carefully since she's the one who knows how the entertainment industry works.
She wouldn't take a risk too early to expose Chaeyoung, that's why they're doing it by step. After their family approved both have been busy, Jennie working on how to smoothly introduce Chaeyoung like what she's about to do right now. And Chaeyoung was also busy learning how to hustle everything in their company.
After years of hiding, the Park family decided to finally reveal their youngest. And since Alice is managing her own law firm, Chaeyoung would have to run the company when the time comes.
Nervous is an understatement. Jennie feels like she's dying. She's not sure what's going to happen but she knows that she's doing the right thing. All she could do is think about Chaeyoung and that miraculously ease her mind for a bit.
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The door suddenly opened, entering her office is Kwon BoA, Royals Entertainment's founder and CEO. Jennie and Alice stood up to greet the woman.
"Alice" BoA said acknowledging the presence of the young attorney and shook her hands.
"Jennie" BoA greeted one of her artists. The CEO was surprised when she heard that Jennie asked for a sudden appointment. She had no problems with it to be honest, she always want her artists to be open to her, she wants to get involved with the things that they want to do to their careers.
However, seeing Jennie nervously sitting beside a lawyer piqued her curiosity. Although it may be connected to Jennie's recent incident with the paps, so she'll just let Jennie tell her.
"Sorry for the late notice boss" Jennie said.
BoA really made a great bond with her artists that she asked them to acknowledge her in a manner they are all comfortable with.
"No, problem. Sorry for making you wait. So shall we start?" BoA said motioning to the two younger ladies to sit down.
When they all settled down, the CEO noticed that Jennie keeps on glancing at Alice and the lawyer keeps on gesturing that's it's okay.
"Jen, is this something serious? Are you going to quit?" BoA can't help but to ask since Jennie had been seriously nervous since she came.
"W-well, no. I'm not going to quit. Although it's up to you if you're going to kick me out after this" Jennie said.
BoA looked at her then glanced at Alice who looks like she wants to laugh but stopped herself and continue being professional.
"It's fine, Miss Kim, you could tell her. After studying your contract you didn't violate any agreement. It's fine" Alice finally speaking looking at her nervous as wreck sister-in-law. Oh how Alice wants to tease Jennie at the moment but she knows when to get serious maybe later. This meeting is very important not just for Jennie but also for her sister.
"Jen?"
"I want you to know something about me" Jennie started.
"Okay... Go on. It's okay Jennie" BoA is looking at Jennie and glances at Alice who gestured that everything is fine.
"I- I am married" Jennie said.
It was silence after that. BoA just looked at Jennie then sometimes glances at Alice wondering if these two ladies are playing pranks on her. However, she didn't find anything when she looked at their serious faces, and their sincere eyes.
"Wait- like for real?" BoA asked.
There have been a lot of situations when her artists came up to her to tell her they are dating or that they wanted to do something different. And in those times it created a buzz in the industry that put Royals Entertainment in a situation where some applauded them, and some resent them.
She still remembers when her own sister came to her to tell that she's going to marry the one and only Im Yoona, one of her top actress. It did a few damaged in the name of the company, people telling that it happened because they were too soft for their artists and that they are all "women". But BoA still stands on her vision, to create a utopia for female artists. A place where they can be themselves, a place where they respect each other's individuality and cares about their growth as an artist. A place where people would accept them as they are.
Idols are human beings, and that is one thing that BoA wouldn't take away from them.
Although, Jennie's case is a bit different. Artists walked up to her to say that they are dating but Jennie just told her she's married.
Jennie nodded. She's not sure how would the CEO take this matter but at least she's being honest. It was pretty late but she's being honest. Right?
"Since when?" BoA asked after minutes of being tight lipped.
"M-more than a year now" Jennie answered shortly.
"And you are disclosing this information to me now because?" BoA asked.
"I am planning on introducing her in public. But NOT like 'hey meet my wife'-"
"Her?" BoA was surprised.
"Wife you mean?" She added.
"I married a woman, boss" Jennie said.
"Oh- okay. I mean it's fine, my sister did the same, Jessica and Tiffany are at it too. This is- it is very nice of you to tell it to me Jennie" BoA said and for the first time since they started talking, the CEO smiled.
She supports her artists, and besides there is nothing she could do. It was a family matter. The only thing BoA could do is to understand and do everything in her power to protect her artists' private life and happiness.
"I should've told you about it sooner but it is something that my family decided. Now it the only time that I convinced them to let me do this" Jennie said.
"So, what are your plans? I mean you said you wanted to introduce her? And wait, who else knows about this?" BoA can't help but to ask questions.
"Well, first, only Irene knows she attended the wedding, and now you" Jennie said.
"Of course Irene, how about Jisoo?"
"I haven't told her yet, but I'm planning to tell my friends about it. Once I settled this with you, also to Dara unnie and my manager" Jennie said.
"I am proud that you are handling this maturely" BoA told Jennie.
"And thank you, thank you for everything boss" Jennie said.
"So about her? Your plans?"
Jennie looked at Alice who has a proud smile on her face. BoA had been observing the two and she can't help but to ask.
"Wait, is it Attorney Park?" She suddenly asked noticing that the two are more than acquaintances.
The two younger ladies looked at her with faces that she can't comprehend.
"Disgusting, she's not my type" Alice said.
"Shut up Ali-" Jennie shouted and both of them laughed.
"No, no BoA. She married my sister. They're so in love it's sickening" Alice said when their laughter died down.
"Oh, so you're family" BoA said.
"Yes... We are" Alice said.
"So, here are my plans" Jennie started.
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[Winter Fest D-DAY // afternoon show]
"Where have you been? The girls were looking for you?" Asked Joy when she arrived at their saved spots near the stage. Chaeyoung had changed into her original attire and planned to arrive at their spot early but met a lot of circumstances along the way.
"Oh haha, it's weird but I met a lot of scouts, they keep on handing me some cards. Also met Ashly and Hyeri unnie" Chaeyoung said told Joy the truth and showed her various cards from entertainment companies.
"Oh my god! Is this from ROYALS??" Joy exclaimed when she saw that elegant black and gold calling card.
"Yes, I think" Chaeyoung giggled.
"And this! It's an Exodus calling card! Hahahah even companies that are solely for males are inviting you to their company!" Joy laughed seeing that black and silver card.
There's also an Apricot Magenta calling card from BDZ ent. The company that managed one of the generation's biggest girlgroup. TWICE. Purple card from DYNAMITE ent, one that handles BTS. And other multicolored cards.
Joy was surprised by the amount of cards that Chaeyoung is holding, she isn't envious since she too is holding cards from different fashion companies and a few from entertainment companies.
"Not, interested though. You know why. But if someone would hand me a pink card then that non-negotiable" Chaeyoung said then laughed with Joy.
"But wait, where are they?" Chaeyoung asked referring to their idol friends and her best friend Wendy.
"Oh, it's Wendy's turn to emcee. They are all in the back stage. I heard Jisoo will dance with Lisa hahaha those two have something going on I swear! ASeul would of course perform together then Jennie" Joy said excitedly.
"Oh. Hahaha can't wait" Chaeyoung said excitedly.
"Yow! Giants!' they heard and saw Yeri.
"Yerms! What are those?" Joy asked.
"Cards! Duh! Someone offered me a drama right away! I am so excited!" Yeri said.
"You accepted it already??" Joy said laughing and continued to talk to Yeri.
After telling Yeri congratulations she let her two friends talk. Got her phone and sent a message to Jennie.
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The afternoon show continued. There are more media coverage this time since it's the last day or winter fest and after this event is already their winter break. A lot of students are present since there would be performances by their idols And other guest artists.
The show was enjoyable it was like a real concert. Especially when it's the girls' turn. Lisa and Jisoo gave a very hot but sweet performance. ASeul duo with an explosive performance of their new single "Psycho".
Everybody was anticipating Jennie Kim's performance. There is no doubt that the idol will give them the best performance of the night, some says that Jennie prepared a new rap verse for her song 'SOLO', others says that Jennie rehearsed a dance performance for 'Crazy Over You'. Everyone is expecting top idol Jennie to give them the best for the night.
However, what they didn't expect is for Jennie to come on stage only with an acoustic guitar. It earned a lot 'oohs and aahs' from the audience, it was a bit silent at first but the moment she let out a cute awkward laugh everyone screamed on the top of their lungs and Jennie saw how Chaeyoung got startled.
She let out a cute giggle when she saw her wife staring at her with a cute confused face.
"Hi" she started.
"Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!" Others shouted.
"MARRY ME JENNIE KIMMMM!!!" Says others.
"JENNIE I LOVE YOUUUUUU!"
"Hahah thank you" she said.
She took a little glance at where Chaeyoung is and the girl was looking at her lovingly. She smiled and fixed her guitar and started her moment before she started singing.
"So if you guys are following me on my ig account you would know that I am preparing for something, right? And since lately have been a series of good news and happy days I want to sing this piece and give you guys the privilege to listen to this new song" Jennie said surprising tons of fans in the audience.
"But first I would like to thank Miss Park Chaeyoung, for helping me with this song" Jennie said and smiled her beautiful smile and all the girls at the front row screamed her name.
(See what I did there? Lol back to reading!)
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[Days ago]
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Jennie looked at the audience, looking at each of them, thankful and hoping that these same people would stay by her side when she finally let herself open.
"So, this song is called, 'Afterglow'. It's about patience, hope and-"
When her eyes landed on Chaeyoung, she looked at her lovingly their eyes talking with a language that only the two of them knows.
"Love"
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Thanks, love ❤️