Chapter 45

After the hot kiss in the waterfall, my relationship with Levi deepened. I'm getting comfortable in his presence so I don't stutter like I used to. I can look into his eyes without being shy because my insecurity has disappeared.

"Is it really okay that I go with you?" I asked him and looked around outside the car window.

Today we are going to the recording studio owned by the entertainment group ANEW. I just found out that Levi is one of the co-holders of the company. This is what he told Papa that he has a business in the entertainment industry.

He clasped our hands. "I already told you, Rishel. Don't mind the rumors," he assured me.

In the past few days, gossip has been spreading in fan groups on social media that Levi has an affair with a non-showbiz girl. It is said that a fan captured Levi with a woman at Abalayan peak and that woman is not Nicole. Someone posted a picture of us but because it was far away, they can't see my face and only Levi's side view is visible.

ANEW Entertainment has released an issue that one of the staff members is with Levi in ​​Ablayan Peak for Vine's upcoming music video. That's why the issue died but there are still some who didn't believe in the company's statement.

I shrugged. "Okay. But why don't you include Vine?"

He flicked his tongue and ruffled my hair. "I just have a new song to submit."

"Oh? You write the lyrics?" I wonder.

He smiled. "Yes. Who do you think is more talented than me?"

"Oh!" I joked with him. "Someone's lifting a chair!"

Levi laughed making me smile.

The car stopped at ANEW Recording Studio. Levi went down first and I followed him. The place was quiet and I noticed that this is a recording studio far away from other establishments.

By the way, the studio is inside a private land property. The three-storey building is surrounded by trees. It's not windy and no birds are chirping even though the place is right in a natural habitat of small animals. I looked up at the building before following Levi inside.

There were only a few people present. We only met a receptionist, maintenance crew, and sound engineer. I don't know why my hair stood on end as I took a step forward. Maybe because the air conditioner in the hallway was strong? I wrapped my arms around myself.

Levi stopped in front of a maroon door. He opened it and turned to me as if telling me to follow. I obeyed.

It's a control room. A man sitting on a swivel chair inside. Levi closed his eyes so the man turned towards us.

"Yushen," the man greeted. He stood up and approached Levi and shook hands with him. "It's good that you're here. I've been waiting for you."

Levi nodded and withdrew his hand. "I will forward the next release to the management. Can I use your live room?"

The two looked at the big glass wall at the same time. I also looked at it. There is a woman and a man inside. They were talking but I couldn't hear the voice. Suddenly, they looked at our direction. The man signaled and Levi's partner quickly pressed the red button. The microphone came to life inside the live room.

The girl and the boy wore earphones. I suddenly heard the tune of the song on the speakers on the side of the control room. The jazzy rendition was good.

I heard footsteps approaching my way. I turned around and my gaze met a man's serious gaze. "Who is this girl, Yushen?" he asked Levi.

Levi stepped closer to me and grabbed me by my waist. "She's my girlfriend."

"And you brought her here? Does Kendrick know?"

Levi shook his head. "She'll be with me."

"Suit yourself. I still have to finish my work."

Levi helped me sit on the bench a few steps from the recording desk. I poked him. "Is he angry? Is it really okay that I'm here? I can wait in the car," I whispered to him.

He didn't say a word. He just kissed me on the cheek to keep me quiet. He sat down and pulled me to sit on his lap. I held his arm that circled around my waist.

"Levi," I called.

"Hmm?" I felt him bury his face on top of my head and played the ends of my curls with his finger.

"A lot of people are watching," I whispered shyly. My cheeks warmed when I noticed two cleaners not far away looking at us.

"Don't mind them."

The corner of my lips twitched. "I'm going to comfort room!"

He let go of me right there, so I quickly left his lap and stepped out of the recording room while my cheeks were burning hot. I can't believe we're being lovey-dovey in public!

Sighing, I looked around while striding in the hallway. I saw a man mopping the floor so I approached him and cleared a throat. "Brother, where can I find the ladies room?"

He stopped what he was doing and looked up to me. I took a step back when our eyes met. His eyes... were pure black! I blinked and his eyes became normal. My face paled and he seemed to notice that so he smiled and asked. "What's wrong, Miss?"

I shook my head and quickly stepped away, not looking back for a second. It seemed that my ears were playing tricks on me because I heard Kuya laugh. My heartbeat quickened that I almost fled for my life. Cold sweat formed on my forehead.

The nervousness still hadn't gone out of my system especially after I used the comfort room, I need to walk down the hallway where the janitor was working earlier. And I saw him still mopping the same area. My body trembled as my insides went cold.

I ran away and I heard the strange man's laughter behind me.