Max's POV
"Everything will be fine..." I whispered to myself as I walk straight to the seventh floor of our building, the loud hammering inside my chest deafening my sense of hearing a little.
The boss has called for me.
My members aren't even aware nor Sky. All I said to him was that I am off for an interview and he just wished me good luck. Even though it wasn't for this, I am holding on to his wishing and I hope everything will be fine after this.
I knew one way or another, Sky and I's relationship will reach to our company, and it did. It didn't even take a week and I was called for.
Like what Sebastian had said, it's scary when you get called to the seventh floor. But I wanted this, so I will hold on to my decision.
I knew what I did has consequences but surprisingly, I was okay with it. I don't feel afraid nor feel regretful about it.
I still remember what happened after my outburst last time.
*flashback
"No..." my hands tightened its grasp to his jacket as I refuse to let him go. "Don't leave..." I whispered, I bite my lower lip as I buried my head on his back, his sweet smell greeting me.
Soft chuckles escaped his lips as he tries to turn around so he would be facing each other.
My breath hitches at the sight of him, his face stretched into a huge boxy smile and I can't ask for more.
"I won't leave. I just need to talk with the boys," he smiled, his hands cupping my cheeks before pulling me closer for a tight embrace.
We were currently in my room. After what happened earlier, both our members bombarded us with questions except for Cali.
Instead of answering, Sky and I decided to talk things out privately. And much to my dismay, the boys had been calling him for a meeting.
Soft whimper escaped my lips, the idea of him leaving doesn't sit very well to me.
"I really won't leave," he pulled me tighter and gave me a peck on my forehead.
It was as if glitters were flying in front of me. Everything about today is surreal. Sky and I getting back together, me finally recognizing my feelings for him and us being official with our members, it all feels like a dream.
Now, I won't have to hide from my members and so is he.
"I miss you. I miss you so much I don't want to be away from you..." I cooed and I heard him giggle.
"You don't even know how your words are making me happy right now. I must be stupid. How did I made it for months with you not being with me?" he whispered and my eyes closed.
If I knew this is how it would feel to be really with him, I would have done it way back then.
My mind was brought out from my trance when I heard our boss. secretary announcing my presence.
My stomach churned and slowly, I walked inside the room. My eyes caught my boss sitting behind his huge table, face buried into a pile of papers he had to check.
People thinks shit about my boss but they don't know that not everything is under his plate.
"Sit,"
I let out a long sigh before moving closer and sat down on the empty chair in front of his table, his focus still on the papers in front of him.
I thought what they say wasn't true, but it was. It was nerve wracking. Having to wait for him to speak is eating my confidence so badly. It feels like the air in my lungs are being restrained and I wish this would end soon.
It's fine Max. You can do it.
I wonder if Zanaya experience the same during her visit.
Ten minutes had passed but he doesn't utter a word and it builds too much tension inside me.
He's mad, that's for sure. But I gotta be patient.
Beads of sweat started to form on my forehead.
Max, you'll get through this. Just think of Sky.
I flinched a little when I heard him clear his throat.
"So... " he started, his eyes still on the papers in front of him. I watch as he started flipping on them. "Do you have something to tell me?"
This is when it's harder. He knew what had happened but he still wanted me to tell him.
I bit my lip in nervousness.
One way or another, I knew I still have to do this.
"Sir...." I started, my voice cracking at the end. "I'm sorry..." I close my eyes, my head hung low as my lips quiver.
Out of all of us, I was always the one who followed every rule. I was just it, that person who felt uncomfortable if I do something against what I was told. And now, here I am, about to break another
"What for?"
Oh God. It's okay Max. You can do it. I cheered for myself.
"I broke one of the clauses. I got into a relationship," I finally answered and even though the war hasn't ended, I felt like a huge lump on my chest got lifted.
It felt lighter. I didn't know it was that heavy until today.
"And?"
This is it.
"And I want to ask for your approval for it," I bravely added. This is the only solution that I have.
"What?" he put down the papers on his hand and looked at me, and was that amusement that is showing in his face?
"You're not telling me that you'll break up with him but you're asking me for permission?" he asked exasperated and all I can do is nod.
"What you just said, I already tried it, sir but it didn't end up so well. I avoided him, didn't talk nor see each other, but I almost lost it. I only hurt him in the end and I was hurt too," I stopped midway.
This is probably not the best thing to tell to my boss but I can't help it. "Sky, he listened to everything I say. All my fears, all of the things that hurts me, he gladly carries them all with me and I'll do the same for him. If you're worried that I will slack off, I won't. If not, I'll work even harder to be worthy of this chance. So please, please allow us to date, I promise it won't affect anything related to WHISTLE" I told him. I know I was being hopeful but I don't have a choice. This is a risk I'm willing to take.
He raised his eyebrow at my words, "You know Zanaya just announced her marriage and the public doesn't even know about Ashton yet. How do you think the public will react if they found out that another WHISTLE member is dating?" he crossed his arms across his chest and desperation enveloped through me.
He has a point. Dating for idols are not something openly being accepted in Korea. Most fans boycott their idols. It shouldn't be a problem for me but it isn't just about me. I have my members too and his members plus, all the people in both our companies.
"I know the fans will be disappointed. However, after all that had happened, I don't think I can avoid him anymore. Sky had sacrificed a lot for me and in all honesty, I believe it was because of him that made me stronger and made me realize that there are different ways of protecting the people I care about," I looked at my boss bravely.
"I know I haven't done so much to prove myself but I promise that I will work harder so you can be proud of me. Just please, I will do everything just please don't make me break up with him," I pleaded, my hands now clasp together as I wait for his answer.
He let out a long sigh, his eyes now close as he contemplates a little.
After a little while, he looks at me intently and I was lying if I say I wasn't scared after I told him everything.
"For now, go back to your dorm and I'll call for you soon. Just do what you have been doing," he stated before putting his attention back to his papers. Not once did he smile which made me even more conscious.
Slowly, I stood up from my seat and walk towards the door, my shoulder slumped a little, unsure how this conversation went.
As I reached for the doorknob, I was surprised at what he said next, "I'm proud of all of my kids. I'm proud of you Max, always remember that,"
A smile escaped my lips before I turned my attention back to him. I bowed a little before finally going out of the room.
Just as I was able to reach for the elevator, I received a message from Sky.
"Where are you? Let's have a movie night. I missed my GUCCI so much,"
"I GUCCI you too," I whispered to myself. All fired up, my steps become faster, anticipating the moments that I can be with him once again.
This time, let me do things for you Sky.