Seth’s POV
I bite my finger as I wait for Zanaya’s response, my heart beating rapidly.
I was so glad I listened to Raze not to walk out when I heard what Zanaya had said on the phone.
It scared the hell out of me.
“Storm…” my chest tightens at the sound of her voice. She had been crying since earlier.
It took me a great amount of self-control so I wouldn’t rush towards where she is and pull her to a hug.
Oh God, I’m dying to be with her and have her on my arms again.
Based on her conversation with Storm, it is very clear that she never wanted to break up with me. And judging by the number of tears she had been pouring, and of course, her words per se, she loves me.
I wanted to jump in pure joy because of that.
As much as I would love to run towards her arms at this point, my curious self is also dying to know the reason why she made that decision.
“Oppa, he slapped me…” Zanaya stated and it broke my heart. My blood started to boil as anger started to eat through me.
“Seth?” Storm was obviously taken aback.
I had to back away a little when I noticed the guys glaring at me. Grey and Mono standing from their seat as if ready to move towards me.
Grey’s face was so dark, I had to back down a little more.
“Hey, it wasn’t me. I will never hurt my wife or any girl” I said as I wave my hands in defense.
“No. Seth will never do that.” A sigh of relief came off of me as we all heard Zaya’s response.
The guys calmed down a little.
“Then who?” Storm’s voice became stern. It was obvious that he was angry and of course, I am and the rest of the boys as well.
Who in their stupid mind dared to lay a hand on my Zanaya?
“That MC, the actor…” she whispered and I felt my heartbeat stopped.
“That actor…” she finished.
“What? What do y—” my eyes snapped towards Demo’s direction when the call got cut off.
“Shit,” Mono muttered and I stood up in frustration.
“That fucker, I am going to kill him,” I screamed in anger, messing my hair in the process.
“Hey, Seth, calm down a little. We need to figure this out.” Raze moved towards me as he tries to calm me down.
My eyes bloodshot from all the crying earlier and now, it’s getting red from anger.
“That bastard dared to lay a hand on my wife. How do you expect me to calm down? Fuck, I am going to beat that guy until he begs for my wife’s forgiveness and until he can only crawl on the floor!” My breath started to go fast and I am fuming in anger.
That little piece of shit.
I swear to God I’m going to pound his face real hard. Any man who lays a finger on a girl is a coward. That’s just so low.
“Hey, Seth, I think we need to wait for Storm so we can hear the whole story. Though it’s obvious that he did something which leads to Zanaya’s recent actions.” Mono said calmly.
“But we need to call Storm first. That man is a little hotheaded. He might go directly to that actor and beat the man himself.” Sky Chimed in.
“Hey, Seth, isn’t that actor the ex of that actress who confessed to you before?” Raze asked and I grunted.
I can clearly remember how that actor’s beef towards me started.
His girlfriend broke up with him and ended up confessing on me. Unfortunately, our common friend who happened to witness her ex-girlfriend’s confession told him.
I never accepted the girl’s confession. Besides I was already married to Zanaya that time, though we haven’t really started dating. You know, since we weren’t exactly in good terms on our first year of marriage and she was preparing for their debut.
Ever since that day, he had been civil towards me though it’s a little obvious that he still had hard feeling towards me due to that incident.
“That man, how can he do that to our Zaya? I’m not feeling really good right now.” Sky muttered as he rubbed my back to calm me down.
“I knew this would happen. Remember when he emceed on that event and he kept on pestering Zanaya?”
I turned to Demo and sigh.
“What should we do?” Grey asked and I looked up.
“I think I have to settle things with that man myself,” I told them.
“We should tell our boss, Seth. And I think Zaya’s agency should learn about this as well since he hurt Zanaya too.”
I nodded at what Mono had said.
Just wait Zaya. We’ll soon be back together…
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Zanaya’s POV
It has been three days since Storm and I talked at our dorm’s rooftop.
He was fuming in anger when he found out about it but I asked him not to tell a word to Seth.
I guess he didn’t because Seth hasn’t contacted me. Or maybe he no longer cares.
My heart dropped at the thought.
I’m really getting scared of what that actor would do. Yesterday, he’s been trying to call me again and it’s freaking me out.
What more does he need from me? My relationship is now ruined.
“Zanaya, have you talked with Seth?” Cali walked towards me.
“No. Why?” my brows furrowed
We are currently in Serendipity Show preparing for a performance.
“Have you seen this?” She showed me an article online and my heart skipped a beat.
Seth had a photoshoot and did a cover for a magazine but what shocked me the most was his interview.
He was questioned about our breakup and his answer made my eyes tear up a little.
“My princess? Oh no, we never broke up. We are happily in love. And I don’t think we will ever break up.”
“What’s the meaning of this?” I asked to Cali as my eyes gets teary.
I checked a few more articles and saw a statement from both our companies denying our breakup.
What’s happening?
“Cali…” I whispered as she tries to wipe the tears from my cheeks.
“Stop crying Zaya, we have a performance later. Don’t worry, we’ll check on it later once we’re done, okay? Stop thinking too much.” Cali cooed me as she pulls me for a hug.
The other girls who were having their makeup fixed both looked at our direction with concern.
Soon enough, a PD came to our room.
“You’re on at 5.”
After we bowed to him, we all stood up to fix our clothes as our make up artist checks our faces.
“Oh, Zaya, stop crying already, okay? You’re ruining your make up” I pouted as our makeup artist tries to fix my eye makeup.
“I’m sorry.”
I’m still preoccupied with the article that I saw.
Soon enough, we were now standing on the stage as we prepare for our performance.
“Zaya, are you sure you’re okay?” Tokyo whispered and I smiled at her.
Max was still looking at my feet.
“Hey, it doesn’t hurt anymore.” I assured her.
The truth is, it’s still hurting a little but it’s my fault that I slipped and I can’t let this get on our way.
We don’t have a lot of schedules to perform on music shows so I can’t let this chance pass.
After a few seconds, our song started playing and I sing and dance like how I used too. I always give my all.
It was in the middle of the choreography that I felt a surge of pain on my right foot.
Shit.
Hold it in, Zaya. Just a few more minutes. I told to myself.
Just right after our signature pose, and the light indicating that the feed is still on was turned off, my feet gave in and a loud thud echoed on the room as my body hit the floor.
The girls were shocked and immediately bent down to ask if I’m okay.
Some of the fans were also shouting asking if I was fine.
I tried to smile at them.
“I’m okay. Don’t worry.” I looked at them as I try to stand on my own but I felt the pain getting stronger and once again, my body landed on the floor.
I looked down, my hand on my ankle as I try to stop myself from crying.
My foot must be swollen and it fucking hurts.
My body is shaking a little.
It hurts like a fuck.
My mind was too preoccupied by the pain that I am feeling that I didn’t even notice when the crowd started screaming while another person came closer.
Before I knew it, my body got lifted from the ground and I heard a few gasped around me.
I looked up and I froze once my eyes landed on a very beautiful human being.
His eyes were mesmerizing and he looked worried.
“Seth…” I whispered, my heart beating rapidly.
He looked at me with a stern expression on his face.
“I told you to be careful when I’m not around right?”
I gulped.
Am I dreaming?
“Oh, my God! Seth is so sweet.”
“Wow! They look so in love!”
I moved my face closer to his chest afraid to let go.
I don’t care why he is here bit right now. I’d enjoy this moment before I lose him again.
I can’t help it. I started shaking as tears continuously flow down my cheeks.
All those months of not seeing him and not hearing his voice broke me. The pain on my ankle doesn’t even compare.
He must have felt the shaking of my body because he started moving.
“Stop crying my princess, I’ll get you out of here.” he muttered and I just closed my eyes as I feel his body close to mine.
“Please don’t let this be a dream.” I whispered and I felt someone kissing my head.
My head started throbbing and the pain on my ankle keeps getting stronger.
Before I even knew it, I already passed out.
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My eyes squinted at the flash of light that greeted my eyes, I had to cover my face to get my eyes used to the light.
White ceiling and reeks of alcohol and medicine.
A sigh escaped my lips.
Hospital…
My brows furrowed as I caught sight of a blonde-haired guy lying on the couch situated on the corner.
A bitter smile escaped my lips.
Seth Devon.
I carefully sat on my bed so my body can get used to the sudden movement. After I feel like I won’t get dizzy once I stood up, I carefully stood up from my bed and walked towards him, limping a little as my right foot is still covered in bandages.
He looked so tired. He must have been staying up late because of me.
I carefully sat down on the floor as I stare at his beautiful face. Seth Devon is naturally hot but Seth Devon sleeping is even hotter.
I can clearly remember what happened on the Music show.
A painful expression crosses my face.
After all that I did to him, he still turned up to save me.
Do I deserve your love Seth Devon?
The words he gave on his interview crosses my mind.
He said we’re not yet over. Did he mean it?
I stare at his peaceful state.
Did I make the right decision?
And then the images of Seth and I flash before me.
Seth hugging me while we stood up in the lake dock in Australia…
Him kissing my forehead to bid me goodbye…
Seth putting in a beanie on my head while we were on a date…
Him back hugging me while I prepare a food in the kitchen…
His hugs and kisses, the way his arms felt right with mine…
Everything… Am I willing to sacrifice all that?
And then my heart started beating like crazy.
No.
I don’t think I will be okay seeing him another girl.
Just the thought of my future not waking up with him in front of me makes me lose my shit.
I can’t.
I can’t lose Seth.
I balled my fist as a decision came into me.
I won’t let that fucker ruin our relationship. Losing Seth will kill me, the both of us. I’d rather die with him than die without him at all.
A smile crept on the corner of my lips.
I felt like I became stronger. Seth’s love made me stronger.
My family…
Seth…
My WHISTLE members…
The whole SHADOW…
And the fans who loves me…
I know they care; I can feel it.
Thinking about them made me stand firm to my new decision.
No matter what happens, I know they will stay with me.
My eyes traveled to the sleeping angel deeply asleep in front of me.
I am so glad I have Seth.
Before I lost my consciousness last time, I was sure I heard his voice. In the end, he was still there to save me.
My left hand automatically reached his blonde hair, gently playing with it, careful enough not to wake him up.
He basically just announced to the world that we’re still together.
I was busy staring at his face when the door suddenly swung open and the rest of the boys and my members came in.
A soon as I saw them, I signaled them not to make any noise which earned a pout from Demo and a snicker from Max.
“Are you the patient or him?” Raze scoffed and I just giggle.
“I swear the world will end but Seth wouldn’t have the slightest idea because he’s asleep.” Grey muttered.
“Shut up. You know how busy he had been these past few days.” Sky muttered and my brows furrowed as they all scattered around the room.
I’m not even sure if they are all allowed inside.
A laugh escaped my lips.
“By the way, why was he asleep like this?” I asked remembering what Sky just said.
Raze looked at Storm while the other just shrugged his shoulders
I raised my eyebrow as I notice him move towards Cali.
Raze scratched the back of his head as he stares at he sleeping figure in the room.
“Well, Seth found out why you broke up with him and hunt down the man who slapped you.” he started and a loud gasp escaped my lips.
I turned around to glare at Storm. I clearly told him not to tell Seth.
“I didn’t tell him.” He raised his hands in denial. “Technically, I didn’t. But,” he stopped midway as he bites his lip. “I accidentally speed-dialed Demo and they ended up hearing our conversation.”
I grunt at what he said.
My members laughed at what Storm said, even Cali.
“So what exactly did Seth do?” I asked.
“For one, he might not be able to use his right hand freely because he beat up the guy.” Mono stated and my eyes automatically landed on Seth.
He was wearing a long jumper but my eyes caught the white bandage on his right hand.
I covered my mouth as I gasped.
Did he carry me with his hand injured?
“Don’t worry, he already had his hand checked and it should be fine it a week.” Grey stated.
“And you no longer have to worry about that actor. Our boss and your boss already took care of him. He will no longer be able to come close to you if he doesn’t want to end up in bars.” Demo added and I had to stop myself from crying.
“He signed a contract that he can never tell about you and Seth’s marriage. And he needs to adhere if he knows what is good for him. After all, we have a lot of evidence that will immediately put him in trouble.” Storm Chimed in and I can no longer hold it, a series of feeble cries escaped my lips.
“Hey, what’s happening?” I turned around as I heard Seth’s hoarse voice.
He was rubbing his eyes as he woke up.
Before I knew it, I rushed towards him, even with my injured leg, and pulled him in a hug.
“Babe, be careful!” his arms caught me.
His arms started stroking my back as I cry on his shoulders.
“I’m so sorry Seth. I’m sorry.” I told him in between cries.
“Sshhh, stop crying. You’ve been through a lot.”
Why is he so perfect?
“Why are you forgiving me that easily? I broke your heart. You should get mad at me.” I stated and I heard him chuckle.
“I was mad about what you did. But I love you so much I knew I will end up begging you to take me back anyways. I was just so glad you still love me. Just the thought of losing you makes me lose my shit Zanaya. Promise me you won’t do that again.”
He hugged me tighter and I closed my eyes.
“I won’t. I love you so much.” I told him as I gave multiple kisses on his face which earned a lot of complaining from both of our members.
“Ahhh, stop that!”
“Seriously!”
Seth chuckled.
“Zanaya, I’m still not forgiving you for making me cry endlessly. My eyes had gotten smaller because of you.” He added and I grinned. “Promise me you will never keep a secret like that from now on. I am your husband and we’ll solve together whatever shit that comes our way, okay?”
I pulled away a little and nodded.
“That’s right Zaya. The sound of Seth’s cry is not really pleasing to the ears.” Grey Chimed in and I laughed.
“Shut up and just talk to your girlfriend.” Seth teased and Grey’s and Tokyo’s face had gotten red at the same time.
Seth’s hand carefully traces my face as if remembering how I look like.
My cheeks blushed at the contact.
“I love you.” he whispered and I responded eagerly.
“Now come closer so I can kiss you,” he added.
“Fuck you Seth, we’re at the hospital!”
“I shouldn’t have come here!”
“We should have let them break up for at least a month, don’t you guys think?”
We didn’t pay attention to both our members’ cry.
Instead, he pulled me closer and I ended up sitting on his lap.
“I love you Zanaya Devon. You are only mine.”
I smiled at him.
“Thank you for not giving up on us. I promise, whatever happens, I will tell you everything that you should now. I love you Seth. I am yours forever.” I told him as I pulled him by the neck and our lips met.
We kissed each other passionately.
Of course, we haven’t seen each other for months.
We didn’t even notice our members leaving the room.
Once our kiss ended, he smiled at me cheekily.
“Should we start making our baby?” he grinned and I slapped him by the shoulder.
“We still have a lot of concerts lined up,” I answered but a smile stayed on both our faces.
This won’t be the last obstacle that we’ll be facing but I know we can survive everything.
As long as we love each other, we’ll keep holding on to that.
Like what is written on our rings, we’ll love each other “Always and forever.”