《Goodbye, My Heart》 The Past And The Present All Has Him It was a sunny day at Welton highschool. The birds were chirping in the trees and the hot weather didn''t seem to discourage the students from roaming around the school A group of girls seemed to crowd behind a fuming girl. The girl had long black hair falling gracefully behind her back, a fair skin complexion, beautiful brown eyes, and cherry-colored lips pulled in a sneer The young girl''s brown eyes glared fiercely at the boy sitting on the bench in front of her. His head was bowed so that his face couldn''t be seen " Tang Jinyu! You really have a lot of guts!" She clenched tightly to the white piece of paper that contained clean handwriting between her palm. It felt like she would rip in to pieces in the next moment " Gong Mi calm down, don''t create a scene" Another beautiful girl approached the earlier placing a comforting hand on her shoulder as she cast a sympathetic glance at the black-haired boy Honestly, she didn''t understand what Gong Mi was making a fuss about. Wasn''t it just a love letter? Shouldn''t she be flattered that despite her rudeness to him Tong Jinyu would still like her? It was one thing to turn down the other''s feelings calmly but was there really a need to make such a scene and embarrass the other " Why should I calm down?! Lin Yi, isn''t it an insult to me for him to write such a thing ?" "you''re being over dramatic. It''s just a letter" The black-haired girl of course didn''t listen. She scrunched up the love letter and threw it at Tang Jinyu " Tang Jinyu! The day I accept your love is the day the world falls apart!" She turned around and angrily stumped away closely followed by the crowd of giggling girls Lin Yi sighed and turned her gaze back at Tang Jinyu, the boy''s head was still downcast. It seemed like the events of just now hadn''t registered to him at all Lin Yi lowers to pick up the paper that had rolled down on the ground before sitting beside Tang Jinyu " Jinyu, you mustn''t mind Mi-mee. She doesn''t mean what she said, she was just angry that''s all" " hm" " it''s really sweet what you wrote to her" too bad Mi-mee was too childish to see that. The girl was just like that " hm" Lin Yi sighed. She took the lack of response from Tang Jinyu as his mourning from rejection, hah...love was such a complicated thing A person likes Tang Jinyu who had been in love with Gong Mi since kindergarten happened to be the exact person Gong Mi hated the most. Just what kind of fate was it? Even though Gong Mi had spent the best of their school time making Tang jinyu''s life a living hell the lone boy still loved her this much Unauthorized use: this story is on Amazon without permission from the author. Report any sightings. She felt sympathetic for him. She hoped Gong Mi wouldn''t be so mean to the boy. It was already the last year of high school for them and Tang Jinyu had grown the courage to confess after all only to be harshly rejected Lin Yi suddenly felt afraid, would she also fall for someone like this too? Would she also be rejected?! No way!! She was a lady, she was meant to be chased and not the other way around! With that thought in mind, Lin Yi felt appeased. She made to comfort Tang Jinyu again " Don''t worry Tang Jinyu, I''ll talk to Mi-mee and.,.." But when she looked over to the person beside her Tang Jinyu was gone He must have left to go lick his wounds. Poor thing Lin Yi stood up and walked off to go scold Gong Mi completely forgetting the love letter which wasn''t there anymore That was eight years ago.....and now everything was coming to bite Gong Mi in the back * * * Gong Mi hadn''t thought to put something more casual. How could she have remembered such a thing if she hadn''t even known she would be attending a high-class celebrity after party She remembered waking up earlier in the morning with her phone ringing so loudly It hadn''t even occurred to her who would be so rude to wake her up at 5:AM. She hadn''t felt like this since her college days, but it seems that even after graduation she still had to rise so early " What!?" She didn''t bother being polite at all " Are you seriously still sleeping you imp? Some of us are out working, I don''t get why dad still lets you live in the house when you should be living on your own! He was never so lenient with me!" " quite whining" Gong Mi fought back a yawn " what do you want Gong Yi " Her sister didn''t even hesitate to blare out her needs like she was some kind of queen that was made to be served " I forgot to bring some dresses for the shoot. There in my room so hurry up and bring them over" " What!? Why do I have to bring them over? Where''s Lin Chen? " " he''s busy Gong Mi. My agent has a lot to do before the shoot so stop complaining and bring the things to me. Maybe you might score a job" " Nooooo" " lazy ass" Gong Yi scolded cutting the call Gong Mi lay back for a couple of seconds thinking about what Gong Yi had said. She didn''t need her nosy sister telling her off all the time, she knew she needed to get a job soon. It had been over two years since she graduated college and three months since she quit her last job as an agent. The person she had been managing was easy to say the bitchy girl to have existed. Sun Ying treated her like a nanny than an agent. Maybe it was the fact she had managed to land a popular album that made her think Gong mi''s life revolved around her It wasn''t like she hadn''t tried to make it work but in the end, it came down to either quitting or poisoning sun king''s meal, she decided the first option was the most logical Now after a whole three months, she was still jobless. Maybe the fact that she hadn''t been looking for a job may have been the major factor. Her parents hadn''t bothered her much seeing how her last job had been a lot to handle. But still, it was three months for goodness sake, it was enough goofing around especially since her sister''s modeling career was booming and even Lin Yi had been cast in quite a lot of movies recently, basically, she was the only one being left behind Grudgingly, Gong Mi got off her bed and got herself ready. She threw on a jeans and top and tied her hair in a ponytail before finally making her way to Gong Yi''s room which was next door to hers The dress her sister demanded was already packaged cleanly in her wardrobe. She picked up her phone to see that Gong Yi had texted her an address. " Are you going out?" Her mother asked seeing as she came downstairs dressed " yes mom, Gong Yi needs me to bring her something" she couldn''t even try to mask her annoyance Mr''s Gong smiled at her pulling her in a small hug. " be careful on the way Mi-mee. And make sure you eat breakfast" " Kay Kay" Walking out of her home she walked with much gloom toward the place she could hail a taxi. She had a feeling this was going to be an extremely tiring day Job Hunting what are you wearing?!" Gong Yi gave her a disapproving look the moment she stepped into the studio. She had looked down at herself but honestly, she didn''t see anything wrong with her outfit " what do you mean?" " This is a high-class studio you imp! Are you purposely trying to embarrass me?!" " here''s your dress" she didn''t even have the energy the argue with Gong Yi at the moment Her sister seemed ready to scold her but then wasn''t she the one in a hurry, she settled for a frown before disappearing into her dressing room Gong Mi went to seat in the lounge room behind the camera crew. She had only brought out her phone to play some games when a familiar handsome face approached her " pleasant to see you here Mi " " hey Lin Chen " she smiled back at her sister''s agent Lin Chen and she had been to school together and had been good friends even after graduation. Unlike her, though Lin Chen had gotten a job with a big industry right after graduating, it was such a coincidence the other was paired with her sister after Gong Yi debuted, so unfortunate for him to be paired with the witch " did you bring something for Gong Yi?" " yeah, something about a big shoot?" " ah it''s more of the after-shoot thing" " what do you mean?" She looked curiously at Lin Chen who had sat beside her " there''s supposed to be this big after-party later on. All the big shots would be there" Gong Mi supposed she should be angry at getting played by Gong Yi, the other had made her leave the comfort of her home to bring her the dress she would wear to some fancy party. But then again it was Gong Yi, she didn''t expect anything better from the witch " you say the big shots will be there?" "Most idols, models, and actors. There''s even a rumor that the movie Emperor would be there" Ah...the movie emperor. How could she have forgotten that one person she gave a hard time with in school? How ironic he turned out to be such a god! And so handsome too....life was filled with bitter irony But Gong Mi wasn''t vain. Even though she had eventually felt bad about what she did to him but she wasn''t one of those girls who were gold diggers. Just because she felt bad didn''t mean it was because he was handsome, rich, and famous now. Though there was nothing she feared most than having to encounter Tang Jinyu again. Was there a chance he wouldn''t hold a grudge? Highly unlikely " and Gong Yi is invited?" Lin Chen laughed " you shouldn''t underestimate your sister''s influence besides I think you should go too, you might land a job" " pass!" " am starting to think your purposely avoiding getting a job" " It''s not that" well it''s mostly that but still she wasn''t gonna say that out loud. " I just don''t like crowds" If you encounter this tale on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it. " come on" the man smiled teasingly " think of a better lie" Gong Mi rolled her eyes " fine. I just don''t want to encounter Tang Jinyu so any possibility is off my radar" " right. I always forget you went to school with the movie emperor " " not only went to school, but I also bullied him! And it sucks because I love his movies now. How can I both love and fear my idol?!" " if he''s a dude am pretty sure he''s lived passed that. Life doesn''t only revolve around the high school you know" Gong Mi sighed. She wished she could believe Lin Chen but the thing was, she knew exactly what she had put Tang Jinyu through, she wasn''t sure what was wrong with her back then or what the other had done to invoke her wrath but she did feel bad. Maybe going to this after-party won''t be a bad idea, maybe she might get to see Jinyu and apologize. That seemed like the best thing to do " your right. Maybe if I apologize to him" " Maybe, it''s just a rumor though but if you do go, try to find a job" " Nooooo " Lin Chen laughed ruffling her hair fondly. " stay put. I still have some things to take care of" Gong Mi watched him walk away before going back to her phone, it didn''t take seconds before her stomach growled She sighed. Honestly, had she forgotten she hadn''t eaten? Maybe she could grab some things from the nearby cafe before Gong Yi starts her shoot * * * Gong Mi walked over to the cafe across the street from the studio. She didn''t want to come to this place but then it was closer The cafe was privately owned by a movie producer''s wife so you can just guess how expensive the food was. It was also quite well-secured so it wasn''t too uncommon to meet a celebrity once or twice " I''ll have some tea and cake please" The older woman taking orders looked at her with a steady gaze. They weren''t unfamiliar with each other neither did they like each other " still being rather cheap with your orders" " And you''re still being a bitchy old hag" " brat " " hag" They didn''t like each other. Gong Mi was well aware that she does order some of the less expensive dishes here but she doesn''t need to be reminded of that! She wasn''t some model like her sister or an actress like Lin Yi so, of course, she had every right to economize her money thank you very much! " here you go" The hag came back and pushed the tray of tea and coffee to her in a non-polite manner, Gong Mi used a similar manner to toss the money at her too before walking to settle in a booth beside the window But now that she thought about it, she did need a job. She can''t possibly leave off her parents forever. But it was already hard finding a company to hire her, she didn''t want to be stuck with a bitch like Sun ying again Ah! Why hadn''t she just gone into modeling like Gong Yi ( because she couldn''t stand the possibility of ever having to go on a diet) or gone into acting like Lin Yi ( because she can''t act)? Or even become a singer at most ( her vocals are awful). If Sun Ying could do it then why not she? Hah! She chose the wrong career for sure Gong Mi didn''t even pay attention to the sound of bells as the cafe door opened or seem to notice as a particular blond sat opposite her, she did, however, snap out of her thought when Sun Ying snapped multiple fingers in front of her face " hah! Just look who I ran into today. What sheer luck" Gong Mi glared at the singer. Sun king''s short blond hair was tucked in place with a butterfly hairpin and her ocean-blue eyes seemed to glow. One of the reasons Gong Mi despised the girl was also her ego. The singer had a belief that no man could resist her beauty, she had once tried to prove such a notion by making attempts to seduce her ex. Of course, it hadn''t worked because to be precise Gong Mi knew she was much prettier than Sun Ying would ever think to be, but it had made up a good excuse to break up with Wen Yu ( another person she hopes to never encounter again) " what are you doing here " she didn''t even try to hide the distaste in her voice. If Sun Ying had noticed though she didn''t seem to care " why else if not to see my favorite agent? You know the job is still available if you want it Mi" " don''t make me laugh, I wouldn''t go back to that job even if you begged me" " you want me to beg?" " Get away!" " Alright, no need to look so hostile as I was just coming to say hi. I suppose I''ll see you and your sister at the after-party" Sun Ying smiled kindly sliding out of her seats and exiting the cafe, not without of course walking over to the counter and whispering something to the old hag Even if Gong Mi found it suspicious she didn''t quite put it to her heart, that is not until the old hag walked over to her placing a tray of salad, dumplings, and some Miso soup on her table " that nice girl paid this for you" the hag walked back to her position flashing Gong Mi an '' I feel sorry for you for being so broke '' look Gong Mi didn''t hesitate to run out of the cafe without looking . She put it on her to-do list to honestly look for a job The Party The day passed gradually slow with Gong Mi doing nothing else but playing games on her phone and watching Gong Yi do various poses for the camera She couldn''t deny the fact that she had slept through some part though but when she woke up it was a bit after four and everyone in the studio was leaving to get ready for the so-called after-party. After the party for what? Don''t even bother asking her because she simply didn''t know ( and honestly didn''t care) " what are you still doing here?" Gong Yi was busy taking off her makeup when she walked into her dressing room " I want to go to the party with you " "Not!" Her sister looked revoked by the sheer idea. Gong Mi wondered if all her sisters over drama were healthy " And why not? I work in the entertainment industry too" " you think I''ll let you come and embarrass me?! Do you know how many important people are gonna be there?" Gong Mi had a hunch earlier but her sister''s reaction was confirming it. " Are you trying to seduce yourself into a husband?" " What!?" The model seemed about to burst " even if I wanted a husband which I don''t ( she does) you think I have to seduce someone for it?!" " then I don''t see why I can''t go. Besides, weren''t you the one always saying I need another job? Isn''t this an opportunity to expand my contacts?" Gong Yi seemed to consider it for a moment as she eyed her, she still looked reluctant when she replied " I have a dress that might fit you. You can do the makeup by yourself" " thank you You''re. You know I love you the most in this world~" Gong Yi rolled her eyes in annoyance but her smile gave out the fact that she wasn''t quite irritated So they got ready together. The dress Gong Yi had mentioned was a short knee-high peach-colored gown. It was soft and had a lot of feminine touches to it which was something Gong Mi didn''t normally go for ( she was a typical definition of a tomboy though she would kill anybody who tells her such). The dress came with a matching heel which she had insisted to switch with a pair of sneakers instead but then gave up on the idea when Gong Yi threatened not to bring her along. Gong Yi helped her with her hair and makeup ( despite swearing not to help with it) and in the end, Gong Mi looked the part of a breathtaking beauty " you don''t look bad if only you don''t have the brain of a bird" Gong Yi chipped " aww. I love you too You''re " Gong Yi had gone for a rather stunning sleeveless blue gown which she coupled with saltire earrings. They walked together along with Lin Chen who kept complimenting them all the way to board Gong Yi''s company limousine and soon they were on their way Gong Mi couldn''t hold down her excitement. Her very first celebrity after-party! She wonders just how many of her idols she would meet today But she reminded herself not to get too caught up. She might encounter Tang Jinyu if not careful or even Wen Yu. She shivered just thinking about it. What a mess that would be This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. It wasn''t a long drive to the hotel where the event was being held so she didn''t have that much time to balance her emotions before the limo came to a stop right outside the entrance of The Royal Hotels. They were a crowd of paparazzi already taking photos Great. She forgot how much she hates being in the spotlight * * * Gong Yi over here!" " Gong Yi what brand are you wearing today!?" " Gong Yi a question!!" Honestly, Gong Mi didn''t care how weird it would look but she had run down the red carpet even before her sister stepped out of the limo. She didn''t want to get caught up in the cameras again. She had to deal with that frequently around Sun Ying before. Maybe if she was so afraid of crowds she should have gone for a different career, but she couldn''t help it. This was what her family had been doing for the longest time and she didn''t want to disappoint her parents Inside the hotel though was like stepping into heaven. She had no words to describe the glamour of it all and she would be lying if she said it didn''t take her breath away She hadn''t even been there and she could spot a bunch of popular faces In the entertainment industry. There were all sorts of food, deserts, and refreshment and the entire place apart from the outside seemed paparazzi proof The lights were low but still bright enough to see each people''s face. They were tables well arranged for guests and an actual photo booth by the end. The air smelled rich from the mixture of expensive designer perfumes " Mi-mee " Gong Mi had just turned to spot Lin Yi in a stunning white gown waving over to her. She was sitting at the table with who Gong Mi remembered as her agent and some members of a rising boy band Ashen Flay She hadn''t even realized she was skipping toward their table until an unnaturally loud ( and embarrassing) squeal left her startling the people around the table " Li Sue Hi!" The lead singer seemed startled judging by the way his eyes widened. Gong Mi honestly didn''t mean to startle him but she seriously did love him, he was her favorite member of Ashen Flay. Ah! How could she have possibly been able to contain herself seeing her idol so up close " um...hello? Am sorry but have we met?" Li Sue didn''t think he had seen the girl before, plus he didn''t think the securities would allow a fan in. Hadn''t his agent said not only people in the entertainment industry were allowed in? And which celebrity would admit to being a fan of another celebrity " Hey, I know you. Aren''t you Sun Ying''s agent?" Ye-jin another member of the four-boy group Ashen Flay pointed out At the mention of Sun Ying, Gong Mi couldn''t help feeling that all her good mood had suddenly evaporated with the air " I don''t work for her anymore" " why? Trouble in paradise" Ye jin winked The other group members of Ashen Flay Bai Lin and Wen Su looked over at them curiously. Gong Mi suddenly remembered why Ye-jin was her least favorite member. Tch asshole " Mi-mee, come to have a seat first. The event is going to start soon" " fine. But I want an autograph later Li Sue " " of course" the popstar smiled at her despite the trend-tinted colors of his cheeks, Gong Mi almost cooed. Her idol was too cute " didn''t Gong Yi come along with you?" " yeah. But she''s out posing to the paparazzi again. It might take hours before she comes" Lin Yi nodded " you look beautiful" she complimented to which Gong Mi rolled her eyes, of course, Lin Yi would like it if she dresses like a barbie doll " did you know that Tang Jinyu was coming" She cringed " I heard" " what are you going to do?" Lin Yi eyed her suspiciously " better not create a scene" " how can I create a scene?! Tang Jinyu is the biggest actor in the States. His net profit is so high it could break through the sky, and his production is so big and makes a lot of money. He''s like a king! How can a lowly person like me possibly create trouble for him!?. His fans would murder me secretly and burn my body before I can even touch a hair on his pretty head." " It''s good that you know such things. But still, we did go to school together and you did bully him" " I didn''t bully him! I. I just wasn''t nice" " Gong Mi" Lin Yi looked at her seriously " Tang Jinyu is not someone you can afford to offend anymore. I know just how strong-headed you are so am telling you now to avoid him, if he wants he can make you jobless" " or he could give me a job" Lin Yi laughed mockingly " I wasn''t the one who got bullied but I kinda hate ya, imagine how Tang Jinyu feels" If he''s a man he should let it go. She didn''t say anything but settled for some water " I''ll go find Gong Yi " The moment she stood up however she caught a familiar figure Wen Yu!