SILENCE LOVE'S

Chapter 32 [Baekhyun's Eyes 10 - The End of Baekhyun's Side]

Baekhyun sighed. Now the man stood staring at Sohyun's empty inn. The news he got from Lay, Sohyun returned to Toronto today. Honestly speaking, Baekhyun was eager to catch up. But the business here is not finished. And again, the man was already resigned to what would happen in the future.

About her life, her career, and the romance she had.

If the girl was for him, God would have brought them back together.

"Here you seem. Everyone's looking for you, there's gonna be a lunch. Hwang PD treats all of us" said Manager Yoo, approaching Baekhyun, who was still silent.

Baekhyun turned to Manager Yoo, "There's something I need to talk to you about, Manager Yoo."

"All right, what's up?" ask Sangjin.

"Not here. Later, after we return to the dorm," said Baekhyun.

Yoo Sangjin frowned confused and curious. But the man just stood still and nodded his head, guessing what Baekhyun wanted to say.

***

"Hey, Baekhyun!"

Baekhyun was surprised to see his four friends in the hall.

"Why did you just come home now? Sohyun is back in Toronto today!" chanyeol. Chanyeol is the shipper of Baekhyun and Sohyun. According to him, Sohyun is a great attractive girl because it can melt the heart of a Baekhyun Byun. It was also nice to see her friend fall in love again and her trauma was now completely healed thanks to the girl.

"I knew. Coincidentally you guys are here, I also want to tell you something. Come on, let's go to my room" said Baekhyun walking ahead leaving his four friends looking at each other. So is Sangjin who follows Baekhyun.

When everyone was gathered, Baekhyun pulled out his phone.

"I got important information when I was in Jeju. I hope you guys help me. Especially you, Manager Yoo," Baekhyun said with a serious face.

"What's wrong? What information did you get?"

Baekhyun also played the voice recording he got, making the other five surprised and furious instead of playing.

"Based on a crazy boss! He could do something like that!" kyungsoo exclaimed with wide eyes.

"It's a good thing that Sehun and I are in a different agency" said Chanyeol, who is a Sehun.

Lay and Sangjin fell silent at the recording. Sangjin then took off his glasses and stomped on the base of his nose.

"Why do you dare to record that, Baek? If you get caught, how?" sangjin said a little desperate. What help could Sangjin possibly do to help Baekhyun? It's obviously risky.

"I don't care about my career if I don't survive, Manager Yoo. I just want to help my friends who were tricked by that guy."

Lay who had been silent now raised his voice, "What kind of revocation did that man say about Yuri?"

"The cost of his father's treatment" replied Baekhyun.

"Treatment?!" yell at the other.

"What is Yuri's father sick to be financed by the agency?"

"Over the story, Manager Yoo. I'll explain sometime. I'd like to ask you to look for evidence of investment documents carried out by Hangeum."

Sangjin took a deep breath, "But that's risky, Baekhyun. If I get caught, I'll get hit too!"

Baekhyun smiled, "I won't let you get fired. I'm ready to take it all."

Everything's silent. No one could speak if Baekhyun was determined.

"I have one question" Chanyeol said, breaking the silence of the few seconds. All eyes were now on that Park man.

"Is your father involved in that investment, Sehun?!" chanyeol asked seriously and carefully, making all who heard the chuckle, especially Sehun.

"Yeah, people surnamed Oh that's a lot, you idiot!" sehun exclaimed while hitting Chanyeol on the head, hoping that the big man's brain was running properly.

***

As it turns out, finding out about corruption cases is not easy. What he wanted to investigate was his own boss. Baekhyun felt that there would be a lot to take care of. Although his manager had found evidence of the Hangeum's investments and wealth documents, the man was suspicious.

"There is no way he would put important documents in an office like this, without protection and carelessly anyway," muttered Baekhyun scrutinizing the letters he had in his hand, which Sangjin was nodding to.

"I have time to copy this data. I also suspect, most likely Hangeum already know your movements, Baekhyun."

The man took off his glasses, "I hope that the recording isn't a trick either."

Baekhyun sighed and stomped on the base of his nose which felt heavy. Suddenly a voice called out to him.

"You want to talk to me, Baek?" ask Yuri.

Baekhyun turned his head and nodded, "Please leave us both, Manager Yoo."

Sangjin nodded her head and left the living room of Baekhyun's dorm room. Yuri sat on the sofa. The girl was also curious about Baekhyun. Why did the man call her after a few days ago, he grabbed Yuri.

"I want to ask for your help, Yuri," Baekhyun said without further ado. The man played the recording of the sound he got, making Yuri widen his eyes, and his face pias.

"He can't stop financing that now! My dad's not conscious yet, but the doctors say his condition is starting to improve!" yuri cried out to cry.

"I hope you don't panic. And for that, I need your help. I need you to find out who the connections are from the Hangeum. Use the skills you have to figure it out. I know you've been to a famous club here. There are many people who are reportedly Hangeum colleagues who have connections with him," Baekhyun said at length.

Yuri took a deep breath and exhaled, trying to calm herself down, "Alright. I'll try everything I can."

Baekhyun nodded his head, "You can get out now. I want to be alone."

Yuri fell silent then slowly he got up to his feet. A few steps he was about to leave, the girl turned back.

"Why do you still want to help me after I make your life complicated, Baekhyun?" ask Yuri.

Baekhyun stared at Yuri flatly, "You're still my coworker. And again, I also want to save my other friends. They deserve a decent reward after they become a member of the practice and after they debut because being an idol is not easy."

Yuri smiled faintly, "You're really a good person, Baek. That's why I fell in love with you."

Baekhyun was speechless, he had never heard the statement of a woman who liked him like that.

"I'm sorry I troubled you. Pray after this, I can forget you, Baek."

Baekhyun finally smiled hearing Yuri's words. Well, it could be said this is the end of their 'relationship.

"I'll help you forget me,"

"But... We're still friends, right?" ask Yuri.

Baekhyun nodded, "You're still my co-worker and friend, Yuri."

Yuri's eyes glazed over, and she chuckled, trying to ward off her tears from spilling. The girl nodded then walked out of Baekhyun's dormitory.

Once again, once again,

It is not easy to forget someone we like. Same with Yuri. The girl cried after leaving Baekhyun's room.

Broken heart? Of course it is.

But the girl was grateful, she did not love Baekhyun too deeply. He realized, the form of his love for Byun's man was only just comfortable because the man could give care that Yuri had never felt so far.

Yuri realized she was too evil too. Loving someone who already has someone else is not a good thing. But he was relieved to have told Baekhyun, even though he did it the wrong way.

Baekhyun now sighed. For him, the one problem that his mind had now ended. He did not hate Yuri because the girl was not entirely wrong. He only considers Yuri as a co-worker and friend. He was happy, their fake relationship could end well and the girl was willing to help him.

***

"What information did you get, Lay?" ask Baekhyun. They are now gathered in one of the cafes that have been deserted by visitors because it was past ten o'clock at night. The cafe is closed at midnight.

"Me and Kyungsoo heard information that Hangeum was investing in a mining company overseas with other business partners, as well as other investments. Well, the man is quite famous among entrepreneurs even though he is also the head of the artist agency" Lay explained at length.

"It won't be easy to find other evidence if the friend is a big businessman" Kyungsoo said, "I'm sure even the prosecutor will lose the case because they will definitely get the best lawyer."

Not long after, Sehun and Chanyeol went into the cafe that had been promised.

"Sorry we're late. There are some things that we have to take care of," said Sehun then took a seat.

"There was some information we got from our agency chief" Chanyeol said, leaving all eyes on the man.

A few minutes later, a girl entered the cafe.

"Woah, it seems like Yuri already knows about that matter, huh, Baek?" Chanyeol.

Yuri stared at Chanyeol flatly, then she sat not far from Lay, "I got the information. I don't know if it's useful or not."

Baekhyun and the others nodded their heads.

"The news I got, almost all the prosecutors and lawyers are connections from the Hangeum. You know, it's not easy to file that lawsuit. All the effort we put in must be in vain with defeat." Yuri leaned herself on the chair with a lethargic face.

"It turns out money is everything" Kyungsoo said cynically.

Baekhyun sighed harshly again. It was the umpteenth time he had done that because he was too upset.

Lay suddenly smiled, making everyone wonder and put his attention on the man.

"I think we forgot one point. There are still people we can count on to file those demands" Lay said.

***

"It's an honor for me to meet you, Byun Baekhyun. Can anyone help you until you have to come? Good thing your clothes are pretty covered."

Baekhyun smiled, and so did Lay.

"It's raining right now and it's lunchtime. I don't want to be troublesome," Baekhyun said.

Kim Minseok smiled again and tidied up his collar, "What's up, Lay? Is there a new case I need to investigate?"

Lay chuckled, "Lucky I volunteered to meet you, Prosecutor Kim. We want to file a lawsuit against Lee Hangeum, the agency chairman of Baekhyun's company."

Minseok raised next to his eyebrows, "Ah. Don't tell me that this is about the corruption case he's on?"

Baekhyun and Lay chuckled in surprise.

"How do you know that, Attorney Kim?" ask Baekhyun.

"Well, it's been talked about by my friends. But they do not intend to take care of it because Mr. Lee has many connections that cannot be said to be playful. After all, it was you who reported this."

"Can you help us take care of this, Attorney Kim?" baekhyun asked, hoping Minseok was the person he expected.

The beautiful-eyed man smiled as well. Although his face was very handsome and sweet at the same time as he smiled, there was a hidden meaning behind his smile.

"I would very much like to take care of this if anyone filed, Mr. Byun," he replied.

***

The news of the demands Baekhyun gave his superiors was quite stirring. Many wondered what was going on between the two, given that they knew the relationship Baekhyun and his agency chairman was going well.

Friends at the agency were quite angry to hear the corruption case. Especially when they learn about their colleague, Yuri, whose father is in a coma in the hospital.

Some information and data has been taken care of in the last few weeks. In those days, Hangeum fired Baekhyun from his agency for making false accusations. Of course Baekhyun knew Hangeum would find a competent lawyer to fight him.

Today, is the day of the termination trial, after several trials that have been passed. Several times, too, Attorney Kim found it difficult because his opponent brought a great lawyer who could twist the facts. Baekhyun hopes everything goes the way he wants.

"You're really brave, Baek," said Jongdae, an agency associate with Baekhyun. The man took the time to meet with Baekhyun in court, "I didn't think it turned out to be true. Even you were willing to get fired by that guy!"

Baekhyun smiled faintly, "I'm just trying to get the rights that we should get."

Jongdae patted Baekhyun's shoulder, "I hope the last trial this time is smooth."

Baekhyun nodded his head and moved as Lay and Manager Yoo called him to enter the courtroom. He took a deep breath and breathed it out. Hopefully everything is finished according to expectations.

***

The expanse of the field feels a little creepy when the sun begins to be orange. Slowly the moving clouds looked a little higher as the sunlight began to dim. The land was actually not roomy, there were many mounds of earth, and stones were stuck on each mound of land.

Baekhyun was standing quite far away from that place. Next to him, the four friends gave their support by patting Baekhyun on the shoulder, as well as Sangjin. The man kept giving his spirit to Baekhyun. The wind caressed Baekhyun's body. A very cold wind enters winter. A few days ago snow fell in Korea. The white color starts to look a little over the grass.

Baekhyun slowly walked himself into the cemetery, his eyes also slowly searching for a name on the tombstone. When his eyes locked on one focus, his steps also came to a halt. He did not know how to describe his feelings now when he saw a name that had been almost two years, he did not want to hear.

Baekhyun walked closer. His heart felt cold when the tombstone was right in front of his eyes. He crouched down and placed a wreath on it.

"Hi, Jung Hyerin. Long time no see" said Baekhyun trying to smile. The mentality is ready this time.

"I'm sorry I haven't visited you in two years. There's a lot of things happening to me."

Baekhyun forced a smile, trying not to shed tears.

"I can never hate you, Hyerin. You were once a part of my life, even if it was for a moment. You love others more than I do. That should have made me realize that you should be happy with someone else.

"But because of my selfishness, I took away your life" Baekhyun said. His voice was already shaking now. She cried.

"I'm sorry, though,..."

Baekhyun cried for a long time. The wind was also blowing quite fiercely, as was being grieved by what Baekhyun felt. The man finally rubbed his face, hoping that the lingering sadness was finally gone.

Right here, right,

He has to put an end to his true trauma today, and right now.

"I want to tell you a little bit about what I went through a few days ago,"

"My boss, Lee Hangeum, was eventually found guilty of corruption. Don't ask me how it works, it'll make my head woozy because I don't understand.

"All our money which he corrupted, was eventually returned and given to us. That's a right we should have. And the one who takes care of all that is Manager Yoo. Well, he's a great guy. I was amazed at him because he could be anything during my time as my manager."

Baekhyun smiled. His hand dared to touch the tombstone.

"There's a lot I want to tell you, Hyerin. But it felt like that was it first. Besides, I'm here to say goodbye."

"I've forgotten you from my heart. Today, I returned the 'key' that was still stored in my mind. The guilt I feel, I tell you. And then, we're done."

"I'll be back here one day, as your friend, Hyerin."

Baekhyun then prayed for Hyerin's tomb. Then with a single breath, he stepped out of the tomb. With a lighter heart now, everything was over. He smiled with great relief there.

The wind again blows with Baekhyun's departure. And the man felt, that Hyerin answered what he said just now.

"It's over, Baek?"

Baekhyun smiled and nodded.

"Let's go back to your dorm and get ready" Lay said.

***

Tonight's a festive look at the agency building. There are several cameras shooting the party this time. Everyone was happy and grateful to Baekhyun and his friends. Today is also an important moment.

"In accordance with the decision we have jointly convened, we agreed that we will appoint Mr. Yoo Sangjin, as the new head of the agency," the agency's representative said. The applause was festive and the camera blitz began to flash many times. This will be a pretty crowded news later.

Sangjin also now took to the stage to give a word of greeting with the appointment of his current position.

"Thank you to all of you who have supported me. I am indeed from this agency who was assigned to be Baekhyun's manager. But I am grateful that I can still perform well as Baekhyun's manager. However, because of your trust in appointing me as the head of the agency, I will be forced to hand over my manager post to someone else. I'll help him find a new manager."

Applause rumbled again this time. But not with Baekhyun, the man just silently did not react. It was like thinking of something this time.

"What's up, Baek?" kyungsoo asked seeing the silent reaction of Baekhyun. Lay, Chanyeol and Sehun also look at each other at Baekhyun's slightly suspicious behavior.

Slowly Baekhyun smiled.

Well, maybe this is the right time. Expressing his wish that he had thought of for a long time.

"You don't need to find me a new manager, Chairman Yoo. Because I resigned from this agency and the idol world."

***