Synn's POV
"Synn, don't forget out dinner tonight, okay. You better be here. See you, bubs 💄😘"
A smile escaped my lips upon reading Arika's message.
I was out today for a photoshoot and Arika had to remind me about having dinner tonight in our dorm. She was so adamant into making sure I get home so we can eat together.
In the past days, we barely had time to eat with all four of us. After our performance in Coachella and even with our North American Tour, there were days that we go out individually. Our company allows us a form of our rest. And since we met quite a few people, we were given these chances to go out with new friends.
The days that we were in America was fascinating. I experienced a lot and we felt a lot more free than when we are in Korea. But Korea is where we started and we'll keep coming back. As they say, there's no place like home. And even though I'm not exactly Korean, Korea had been my home for God knows long. My dreams came true while in this country and it will have a special place in my heart no matter what.
Yep. We were now back in Korea. We just came back yesterday and the moment we reached the dorm, I fell asleep. I wasn't even able to contact Gold to tell him I had already arrived.
Well, he probably already know as fans always post our departures and arrivals. That's also one way how I can easily monitor Gold as well.
Speaking of Gold, we haven't seen each other for so long. And yeah, we talk over the phone sometimes but that's after all the commitments I had. Plus, after the Coachella, I had been so busy hanging around with our new friends, I was barely able to keep up.
"Synn, we'll do a few shots with this dress then we'll have you change with another with a different hairstyle and make up okay? I know you can swing it," the organizer stated and I smiled.
I put my phone back to my bag as my make up artist instructs me to close my eyes so she can fix my eyeshadow.
Once the makeup was done and I had the first outfit on, I did my usual routine and followed whatever the photographer requests of me.
When I was younger, I was always into dancing and performing that I never once thought I'd actually become a model too. I never thought I could be one, to be honest.
All my life, I've devoted myself to performing, dancing on the stage so swerving a little into this kind of art was a blessing. I didn't know I'd enjoy doing it.
I did a few more poses and even checked the other shots.
What they say was true, when you do something you love, you tend to forget the time. I didn't even notice that I'm on my last set.
While the makeup artist does a few touch-ups, I saw my phone lighting up indicating another message.
"Synn, just reminding you that we have dinner. Come home the moment your shoot ends,"
What's with Arika?
I tapped a few keys and sent a response.
"Okay. I'm almost done. See you guys in a bit,"
And just right after the last shot, I heard the sound of someone squealing and when I turned around, I saw a few of my friends standing along the hallway.
"I knew it. No girl can swing those outfits as you can Richards," Sandra laughed and I smirked. This girl had that crazy habit of boosting my ego a lot.
I eyed the girls she's with and smiled. "It's not every day you see idols hanging out together. I just came back but you don't even call me guys," I teased and they laughed.
"We just had a shoot for a guesting on the floor right above this and heard you're doing a shoot so we decided to drop by," Mona winked at me and I laughed.
Just then, an idea came into me. "Do you have someplace to go? How about we go grab a coffee?"
It's too early anyway. Arika and the girls would be able to wait for a few minutes right? Like an hour or so?
"Sure," Trina smiled and we all walked out of the vicinity. My manager looked like he was a little conflicted but unable to say something probably because of my friends. He easily gets intimidated by the girls.
We just went to a private restaurant and have a light dinner. But what I actually didn't realize is that we'll end up having a lot of fun. Before I knew it, our respective managers are already calling our attention.
After bidding goodbye, I headed straight to the van and had myself settled.
I closed my eyes for a moment and wad startled when I felt my phone vibrating inside my bag.
Before I was able to answer, the call ended. My brows furrowed when I noticed how many missed calls I had.
38 missed calls? And all from different people!
Six from Gold
Nine from Arika
Seven from Elisse and five from Snow...
The others were from the rest of Gold's members.
I suddenly felt my stomach now churning. It was like there was a hole in the middle and I feel myself slowly sinking in.
Is something wrong?
I saw some messages on my phone and all of them were asking where I was already.
Right, I forgot to send Arika a message that I will go out and have coffee with our friends.
My palms started to get sweaty. Something is wrong. I can feel it. But I can't seem to identify what.
And when I lifted my gaze and locked eyes with our manager from the mirror, I can clearly recognize disappointment in them.
"Okay, what did I do?" I snapped but he just avoided my gaze.
When we reached our building, my steps got heavier and heavier as I got closer to our dorm.
What's this feeling? It was as if I did something horrible.
I gulped. Uttering a short statement of encouragement to myself.
Punching in the code, I heard the sound of the door opening, the usual music it brings to my ears no longer present. That's how scared I was.
And I know I should be. Because the moment the door opened, my eyes can't believe what I just saw.
Shit Synn. What have you done?
Regret...Guilt... And some other more emotions I can't put a name with.
"Fuck,"
When I turned my head a little, my eyes locked with my members. The three of them sitting on the couch. On Elisse's hand was the remote as the watch tv... Arika and Snow on their phone.
The look on their faces tells me they were disappointed.
Yeah Syn, you really fucked up.
"He left?" my voice shakes as I stepped forward. My heart feels so heavy I was afraid I'd collapse.
Arika eyed me a little as if asking me what I was expecting.
"I-" my voice cracked a little. "I didn't know," everything was slowly sinking in.
I messed up, didn't I?
"Three hours Synn, he had been here waiting for three hours. He tried pushing his flight just so he can still wait for you. Even to the last minute, even if he was already being scolded. Because of what? He wanted to surprise you. It was your anniversary Synn. How can you forget?" she whispered in pain.
Oh my God.
"Eros snapped Synn. We didn't know you barely call or message Gold even though we have lots of free time in America. What happened Synn?" Elisse asked concern though disappointment was still laced on her voice.
Arika just shakes her head and continued typing on her phone.
I was too caught up with what's happening with my life that I forgot about him. I forgot how he was always there for me.
Because I knew he will be there.
My eyes scanned the place. He did these for me?
My lips quiver at the sight of our dorm. There were petals everywhere. Even though the candles were lighted off, I can still smell the aroma coming from them. And in the middle of our dorm was a table set for two, with plates and all. On the couch, I saw a big teddy bear and huge bouquet of tulips.
I walked forward and saw a letter slipped on the bouquet. Pulling out, a small gasp escaped my lips at the sight of his message.
"A year with you is a year of happiness. And I promise happy forever..." my hands covered my lips at the message before me.
"Gold..." I whispered.
"It was him, he prepared all that the moment you went out of this dorm. Synn, I hope you do realize how much Gold did for you just now. He almost didn't make it to the airport trying to wait for you. He even considered taking the next flight if not for the guys who opposed," Arika added.
"And it frustrates me because despite everything, all he said was it was his fault. He didn't even blame you. Because he wasn't able to organize this shit earlier Synn. You could have at least called. We're not stopping you to be with your friends. But we keep on telling you this is important. If this was really a dinner with us, are we also that unimportant to you?" Snow sigh.
I bit my lower lip in frustration. I heard the sound of my phone beeping.
"Are you home cupcake? Sorry I wasn't able to wait for you. I'll be back next month after our tour. I'll make it up to you, I promise. Happy Anniversary. Iloveyou,"
Fuck. What did I do to deserve all this?
And moreover what have I been doing these past weeks that I even forgot our anniversary?
Oh, God.