Chapter 8

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"BEFORE you go to war you must know who your ally and enemy are" Ernaline frowned at Saviel.

Ernaline made a mistake in calling this woman. Saviel is wearing a pencil-cut mini skirt but not very revealing. Also, she's wearing an eyeglass and her hair is in a messy bun. It looks like Miss Minchin is the first version because she is still holding a stick that is still being beaten. They are now in Ernaline's room in their condo.

Saviel accepted Ernaline's offer as her Assistant even though she didn't need it when the two of them met again at the mall and Saviel carved her so Ernaline just agreed. She also needs girl power here in the condo especially there are four squirming creatures with her here in this condo unit.

"Does that need Sav?"

To make matters worse, her Mom and Dad didn’t bother if she was living with the guys on the same roof. Because they know Ernaline's companion.

Ernaline called this woman because they were going to have an interview on a talk show named “Gising PINAS”. Even though they haven't made the music video and recording yet, here left and right is the invitation of the huge entertainment here in the country.

"Girl the name of Blackhand has spread worldwide even their faces. So you must be prepared for what you have to say. You can't face the camera as if you can just pass by. Take note, you're one of them and your role is the heaviest because you will answer their questions. " Ernaline just lay down on her bed.

"Let's start with your bands. You should already know them so that you don't look like a slut or bitch in the eyes of the audience. As a fan of Blackhand, I hate to say this but I will not allow an unknown girl to be the vocalist of the band. But all in all, I'm happy because you became my friend" Saviel laughed like a villain.

"Hey listen to me" Saviel slapped Ernaline's ass when she saw her face as if she’s not interested in what she had to say.

"Keep talking. I will listen" Ernaline said lazily while writing a song in her notebook.

"Okay. Let's start with Senri the band's bass guitarist. Senri Daeyl Kuruzaki also known as Senri, has Japanese descent but he looks Korean. Weird isn't he? Stuck and doesn't speak."

"Yeah, yeah. Continue"

"He's only son and heir of the Kuruzaki Empire and he has his hacienda, I just don't know which continent of the world it is. He joined the band because of a certain person he didn't say who it was"

"Is that from google?" Ernaline asked lazily.

"Of course not. I read that in the magazine, I memorized it so I'm sharing it with you" Ernaline didn't speak anymore and let her continue.

"Next is Kyle Lee Yoo. The lead guitarist of the band, in his super white color skin he looks like a shining angel. He has the biggest fandom all over the world because of his good looks than Senri who looks like a rock with his very stiff and straight face so half of Kyle's fandom is the number of Senri's followers. Kyle has a little sister and she is in Thailand right now with their parents. They also have a family business which is resto and hotels. He joined in the band because he said it was just a trip" Ernaline yawned, she's not interested in the lives of those four idiots but Saviel insists it because she can use it later.

"Next, Timothy Jasper Lee is the goofiest of them. Jasper owned a car company. He is also rich even though he is goofy but serious at work. He is also the only son like Senri."

"The last one is Kaizen Cruz, the youngest in the band. They are only four of the same age. They're all 20 years old but successful at a young age. Kaizen owned a racing track all over the Philippines. He is also a champion in a racing race competition last year only because he’s too focused on the band. All in all, they are all packaged. When one of them becomes your boyfriend you will never suffer"

Ernaline turned to Saviel with her head still resting on her arm. "I'm not interested. If you're the only one they're dating I'll still support you"

"Yay. Don't be like that. It's like you're pimping me, I'm waiting for someone but I just don't know when he'll show up" Ernaline stared at the woman because her face was suddenly sad. She doesn't know anything about love life so she doesn't advise Saviel about that.

"The drama is over, get dressed" Saviel pulled Ernaline's hand to get up from her bed. If she could just run, Ernaline would have done it. She would rather sleep than face the camera and be plastic in the eyes of the audience.

"Fix yourself, Ernaline, your make-up will be ruined," Saviel said to Ernaline who was already cold with extreme nervousness. Ernaline can't be bothered in her seat. They are currently in the dressing room designated by the show for them. Saviel let her wore a black plain skirt with a spaghetti strap that reached halfway up of her thigh and boots that were beyond Ernaline’s knees. She also wore a red blazer. She just let Ernaline's hair fall to the height of her hips and put a little make-up on her face. The band has a make-up artist and hairstylist but Saviel doesn't agree that she won't fix Ernaline because it's her job as the girl's P.A.

"I'm nervous," Ernaline said. She will face the public for the first time. She is not a socialized person unlike those who are used to the spotlight.

"Queen, everything will be alright. We're just behind you" Kyle replied while fixing his hair by his stylist. The man was wearing a red shirt and it was topped with a black leather jacket, black pants with a metal necklace, and boots like that. n are also the three idiots but the color of their t-shirts under them is different. Senri is black, Jasper is gray and Kaizen is white.

"Of course dragon lady, we won't leave you," Jasper said.

"You can still back out" Kaizen teased the girl.

"Nice consolation, dark boy" Ernaline frowned. Her comrades love harassing her.

"I'm not dark," Kaizen said.

"Whatever" Saviel just laughed because of their conversation. No matter what they said, Ernaline's nervousness did not go away. They will be called for an interview soon. Ernaline did not know what to say.

"Blackhand ready in a minute, you're next," said a staff that made Ernaline even more nervous. The four started to stand up so the girl followed. The men came out first while Ernaline could no longer step on her feet.

"Girl get a grip of yourself" Saviel as she pushed Ernaline until they reached backstage. Ernaline heard the shouting of the audience and the introduction of the Host but her attention was not there. Saviel left her saying that she would return to the dressing room to fix their belongings. She just remained standing on the side when someone approached the girl's place. He was wearing a black jacket and a hood, she did not even identify who it was because he might be one of the staff.

"I see your monster, I see your pain... tell me your problems I'll chase them away"

Ernaline was horrified when she heard the man sing the song they were supposed to release on their comeback. She slowly turned to the next person.

"H ... how did you know that song?" Ernaline stuttered. They weren't noticed here because there were obstructing speakers and other studio equipment. She was also far from the place where the four were standing.

"Monsters can hide forever but monsters inside your soul cannot be hidden forever. Your song is a curse, might drop it immediately before it gets worse." The cold crawled over the girl's body.

What does this mean? "W ... who are you?" Even before he could answer, Saviel appeared and just pulled Ernaline away from where she had been before. Ernaline looked at the back where she was but the man she was talking to was no longer there.

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After that girl drags out away from him, he fished out his phone from his pocket and started dial a number.

"I already did my part." He said with a cold voice.

"Not yet. You need to drag them down, target their vocalist and if stole their song is the only thing you need to do then do it." the woman from the other line cut the call.

He turned his gaze to the stage where the Blackhand band was currently playing and his eyes were fixed on the girl who was in the middle. Why does he follow other people's dictates to him even though their names are already at the top?

If he just didn't love that woman he might be in practice now.

He let out a sigh before vanishing from that studio.

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