Chapter 83

Myunghee studied the photos her uncle gave to her.

‘Kiwook is definitely Purple M. His body… I know him better than anyone and he… there is no doubt he is Purple M.’

After meeting with Kiwook, President Shim barged into Myunghee’s apartment. He was drunk and while he slept, Myunghee studied the photos all night.

She tried to figure out the situation.

The girl she saw in the practice room…

Hyoyoung…

She was the one in the photos with Kiwook.

She was also the one Kiwook protected in that practice room when Myunghee visited them.

Kiwook… the man inside the photos.

The one she fell in love with.

The more Myunghee thought, the angrier she became.

‘This girl… she will be at the concert.’

Myunghee was sure of it, so she went to the concert very early and watched everyone enter the building. She looked for Hyoyoung, but there were too many girls. Also, some of the fans started to recognize her.

“Hey, isn’t she Myunghee Shin?”

“That ex-stylist who made up that horrible rumor?”

“Yes, I remember seeing her photo online. That’s definitely her.”

“But that can’t be! She wouldn’t dare to show her face here after what she did!”

“Well…”

“Besides, you know how hard it is to find a ticket. That girl is sitting in one of the front rows… it can’t be her.”

“I guess, but she does look like Myunghee Shin.”

Myunghee heard people murmuring and whispering, so she lowered her face and stopped looking for Hyoyoung. Soon, the concert started and once it did, Myunghee forgot about Hyoyoung. All she could focus on was the stage.

The M.

As she watched the amazing show, she became colder.

‘They are idols… Stars… People I will never be able to have…’

Myunghee’s legs shook as she realized the reality. By the time Kiwook started his solo performance, Myunghee couldn’t stand anymore. She sat down weakly on her seat as the other fans around her cheered loudly. She listened to the lyrics of Kiwook’s chosen song.

‘He sings that I am not alone, but… I am. I am so very alone. How dare he? How could he? Is this a joke?’

Listening to Kiwook’s sweet voice was painful. She was trying her best not to cry when suddenly, she heard the audience screaming wildly.

‘What’s going on?’

When Myunghee looked up, she saw the closeup of Kiwook’s face on the screen. He was mouthing the words, ‘I love you, Hyo.’

The other fans obviously didn’t get it, but Myunghee understood perfectly. He wasn’t saying that he loved his fans. Kiwook was saying that he loved Hyoyoung.

‘I love you, Hyo.’

Suddenly, Myunghee remembered the name tag she picked up on the hallway floor of The M’s agency that day.

Hyoyoung Ahn.

She threw it away at the time without thinking, but now, it made sense.

‘That girl’s name… Her name was Hyoyoung Ahn!’

Myunghee clenched her hands together and stared at the giant screen.

At Purple M’s eyes.

‘He isn’t looking at his fans… He is only looking at that girl, Hyoyoung Ahn.’

Sadness, disappointment, anger…

Myunghee felt betrayed. Tears rolled down from her eyes as she swore to herself, ‘I will never forgive them. I will get back at them. All of them.’

She trembled and looked around, and suddenly, she saw a girl leaving the concert. A security guard had his arm around her, but Myunghee could tell who it was immediately.

“Hyoyoung Ahn…!”

Myunghee stood up quickly and started to follow Hyoyoung. There were so many people that it was hard to push them aside, but Myunghee persisted, even when she couldn’t see Hyoyoung anymore.

“Get out of my way!”

She screamed and pushed people out of her way. Myunghee was making a scene, and Mikyung saw this.

“Huh? Isn’t that Myunghee Shin?”

Myunghee looked crazy, with her messy hair and an angry look on her face. Mikyung wondered out loud, “What is that b*tch up to now? Is she… wait a minute! Could it be…?”

Suddenly, Mikyung thought of something.

“OMG, is that crazy girl trying to get backstage? Well, I can’t let that happen. Hyoyoung, you better thank me later! If that b*tch gets to the backstage, Jiwoo Oppa will be in trouble. I better help.”

Mikyung started to follow Myunghee.

‘Gosh, she is so fast.’

Myunghee disappeared from her sight, but Mikyung continued to run in the same general direction. After a few minutes, Mikyung found herself on a small secret path behind the stage.

Mikyung wondered, “Is this the right place? Did Myunghee Shin really come this way?”

She wasn’t sure as she continued to walk, but suddenly, she saw Myunghee ahead of her. She whispered triumphantly, “There you are…”

Mikyung walked quietly and was about to grab Myunghee’s neck when the emergency exit door at the end of the hallway suddenly burst open and Hyoyoung ran out yelling, “Oppa!”

Hyoyoung hugged someone, and to Mikyung’s shock, it was the Purple M.

Kiwook hugged Hyoyoung back and kissed her ear gently. He took his mask off when suddenly, he noticed a movement in the hallway. He stared quietly.

Hyoyoung turned to see what he was staring at and just then, the other members of The M also walked into the hallway.

“Hyoyoung!”

Mikyung and Myunghee, both furious, were staring at them.

At first, Hyoyoung couldn’t tell if what she saw was real. She saw Mikyung and Myunghee, but Hyoyoung kept shaking her head in confusion.

Kiwook, who had his mask off, froze and stared at them as well. After a few minutes of heavy silence, Kiwook finally called her name.

“Myunghee Shin.”

“So my uncle was right. Kiwook Noh… you are Purple M and Hyoyoung Ahn’s boyfriend. I saw the photos that were taken yesterday. It seems that you guys are so in love, right? How nice. Kissing in public… must be nice, Hyoyoung. He never even once took his mask off in front of me when I worked for the agency.”

Myunghee saw Kiwook flinch and grinned. She continued, “So… that means that one of you over there must be Hyojun Ahn, right? I’m right, aren’t I? I heard Kiwook Noh lives with Hyojun Ahn. My uncle confirmed it yesterday, so don’t even think about lying to me.”

Kiwook tried to say something, but Black M stepped forward quietly and took his mask off.

“That’s right. I’m Hyojun Ahn.”

Myunghee’s eyes burned angrily as she looked at each member.

“So I finally get to see your precious faces. Now, I… GYAAAA! What the hell! What do you think you are doing?”

Before Myunghee could continue, Mikyung grabbed her by her hair and pulled. After throwing her on the floor, Mikyung walked towards Hyoyoung.