zen's p.o.v

"That's all for today!" The director shouted before I grabbed a cold bottle of water and drank the contents inside.

"Zenny that was wonderful!" Kyungju exclaimed and hugged my arm.

"Mhm." I threw the bottle in the trash as she clutched onto my arm more, stuffing it in between her breasts.

"You're not blushing! Wah Zenny do you hate me already? I mean I wouldn't understand why you would. I have natural D-cup breasts and my daddy's got money!"

I ripped my arm from her grip and gritted my teeth. The publisher of the show insisted I show public affection for Kyungju and begin to date her. He believed it would increase the views of the show and our individual fan bases.

"Kyun- er I mean Echo Girl," I began as she perked her head up and gave her full attention to me. "I would assume that you support the publisher's decision."

"Are you saying that I desperate for you?"

"That's exactly what I'm saying. But anyway, I do not but if it means my career becomes successful, then I'm willing to sacrifice my happiness to do so. My feelings for you will be fabricated and will not be genuine."

"T-that's harsh Zenny." She whined as tears began to well up in her blue eyes.

"I apologize but this relationship is going to be only for publicity." I bowed in front of her and she pouted childishly.

"Now now my dear Zen, that's no way to talk to your girlfriend now is it?" She questioned me and I sighed slightly.

"I am sorry my love," I said emptily.

"I forgive you!" She giggled and looked at me. "I'll see you tomorrow baby! I'll call you tonight and I want you to take me out to dinner tomorrow. Don't forget~!"

I climbed in my car and drove home. As I walked in my house, I flopped onto my bed and stretched. I checked the RFA chat room as Yoosung was on.

"Zen... I can't beat this round of LOLOL and my guild members are gonna be mad ;; "

"Relax, your entire life is not that damn game. Get out there and study. Finals are soon, aren't they?"

"GAH THERE IS A RARE BOSS SPAWNING NOW!!! Gt 2 gio sprru csn't thpw."

"Just go -_-"

I left the chat room right after Yoosung and took a quick shower then changed into my sleepwear. I plugged my phone in then laid on my bed once more before passing out.

"I'm sorry." I held out my hand for the girl who was now on the ground.

"I broke your mirror. I am so sorry."

"Don't worry about it. You look familiar, do I know you?" I questioned before she shook her head.

"I don't think so. What is your name?" She countered my question with another and I smiled.

"I'm Zen. And you?"

"It's [y/n]."

"Nice to meet you."

I shot awake from my dream and pressed my fingers against my forehead.

"Psychic dream?" I shook the feeling off and got ready for another day of production.

When I arrived on set, Kyungju turned to face me as she buried her disappointed look at me.

"My Zen is late today. I wonder why is that? Another girl? Are you cheating on me already Zen?"

"Why would you accuse me of such an infidelity? I am personally hurt. I wouldn't stoop so low. Although you make that door much more desirable to open." I stated simply as she clutched my arm in her hand.

"I'll seduce you to be mine eventually my love."

I lightly pulled my arm from her grip and walked over to the set to prepare for the scene.

The day seemed to drag on endlessly as Kyungju complained every time I wouldn't give her the slightest bit of attention. She constantly argued with the director about the takes she didn't agree with and threw a tantrum when her salad had croutons because she was scared that she was going to get fat.

"Zenny~ Dinner! Remember?" She cooed and kissed me on the cheek.

"I try not to. I was hoping I'd miss you on the way out. It's a shame I didn't."

"I don't like your snarky attitude Zenny. I may try to make a scene and put you in your place."

"It'll give me a reason to go home." I smiled and kissed her forehead. "Kidding."

"Pick me up at 7:30 and no later!" She skipped out and I sighed in relief before wiping my mouth and got in my car to get ready for the date.

I put on a nice top and my white jacket with black pants and shoes as I looked at the clock. I sighed and got in my car. I pulled up to her mansion at 7:40 and she stomped out of the front door, climbing in the passenger's seat before buckling up. She crossed her arms and I faced towards her.

"What now?"

"I told you to pick me up at 7:30 exact and you're late."

"I am sorry I was just getting ready to look my best. Maybe I'll meet a hot girl."

"That isn't funny!"

I pulled into the parking lot as Kyungju rolled her eyes.

"This is commoner's food."

"It's my favorite restaurant," I said and looked at her. "Can you go and get a table? I'll be in there in a minute."

"Okay~" She jumped out of the car and I rolled my eyes lightly at her.

I went to open my car door when I heard a thud and a female on the ground.

"I am so sorry!" I held out my hand for the girl who was now on the ground.

She gladly accepted my offer and I pulled her from the asphalt. I looked at my shattered car mirror and she gasped.

"I broke your mirror. I am so sorry! I'll pay for it!"

"Don't worry about it. wait, you look familiar, do I happen to know you?" I questioned before she shook her head slightly.

"I don't think so. What is your name?" She countered my question with another and I smiled.

"I'm Zen. And you?"

"It's [y/n]."

"Nice to meet you."

"I am here with a boy named Yoosung. Do you happen to know him? He ran off and I can't seem to find him anywhere."

"Yoosung?! Yoosung Kim?" I asked in shock and she nodded.

"Yes, that's him!" She exclaimed and I looked at her.

"Yoosung did a good job."

"I-it's not a date! I am just tutoring him and he is treating me to dinner."

"Oh, I see. Well, don't be afraid to fall for the boy. He is super sweet~" I cooed as Yoosung walked up to us.

"Hyun- I mean Zen. What are you doing here? Miss [l/n] are you okay?!" He exclaimed as she had a little blood dripping from her arm.

"I'm okay! Yoosung I- wait, you two know each other?"

"U-uh mutual friends." I cut in and she looked at me confused. "W-wait. [y/n] [l/n]?"

"That'll be me." She smiled then looked at me. "W-wait. Hyun Ryu?"

"It's been fifteen years. My you've really grown."

"You two know each other?" Yoosung asked and I smiled.

"We bumped into each other, literally, fifteen years ago. It's been awhile."

"I'm sorry Yoosung I have to go now." She cleared her throat and pushed past me when Kyungju walked out as [y/n] passed her.

"Is that another woman Zenny? Is that the one?"

I ignored Kyungju and rushed to get [y/n] back.

"[y/n] wait up!" I shouted and she picked her pace up to a speed walk.

"Leave me alone." She looked both ways across the street before rushing to the other side.

I ran to catch up to her and I grabbed her arm. She struggled slightly before giving up.

"What is wrong?" I asked and she looked away.

"I missed you. You never bothered to try to find me again. I really needed you, Hyun. I was so alone and I had nobody. I needed you and you never cared. I trusted that you would look for me." She faced the ground and I picked her chin up to face me.

Her clear, beautiful [e/c] eyes that I remembered were now clouded and filled with tears.

"You left me like garbage. It was easy. Wasn't it? Your fame is clearly important to you." She ripped herself away from me and mumbled. "Wouldn't want to be seen with a commoner your highness."

"That was cold [y/n]," I said quietly with slight pain.

"I don't care about you anymore. Tell Yoosung I am sorry and to meet me after school in the library."

Once again, I was forced to see her walk away from me. Her back was the only thing I did not want to see and yet it was the most frequent picture that burned into my mind.