I Really Didn't Know
Chapter 5: The Man Beneath My Image
~FIVE~
THE MAN BENEATH MY IMAGE
“Let me introduce to you the photographer of angelic stolen photos…” Baekhyun said but he stop. A man climbs to the stage and whisper something to his left ear. After a while,
“I’m sorry for the interruption but our very own Arts Club President and my brother has already arrived, a round of applause to Mr. Kris Wu.” Baekhyun said. What did he said?
“Our very own Arts Club President and my brother has already arrived, a round of applause to Mr. Kris Wu.”
“A round of applause to Mr. Kris Wu.”
“Kris Wu.”
“Kris Wu.”
“KRIS WU?!” I said. He is Baekhyun’s brother? And-and the Arts Club President? Is it true?
“Hey, Yumae? You okay?” Kai said.
“Huh? Y-Yeah, I’m okay.” But truthfully I am shocked!
“Good Afternoon to all of you. Sorry is I came late for this event. I hope you’ll enjoy this exhibit and please let’s vote for the best photograph here. Thank you.” Kris said then he went down.
“I can’t find my best friend. He told me to come here but he’s not even around.” Kai complained.
“Maybe he’s just late.” I said.
“I guess so…” then he checked his phone.
“Okay, as we continue to the revealing of the photographs, let us call on the photographer of angelic stolen photos number 7, Mr. Park Chan Yeol!” Baekhyun announced and the crowd applause as they reveal my face on the big screen at the stage. Kai quickly lifted his head up and looks like he’s shocked. Kris stands up and he is looking at my picture on the big screen.
“PARK CHANYEOL?” Kai whispered and I nod. A tall man with a trimmed black hair climb to the stage.
“Why? Do know him?” I asked him then he nod without looking at me.
“He is Chanyeol. He is my best friend. The one I’ve been telling you about.” Kai explained. WHAT? This guy? He is familiar. It’s like I’ve seen him before. I look at Kris’ direction, he is looking at me.
“Mr. Park Chanyeol, could you please explain to us about your photos and why you chose her as your unknown model?” Baekhyun said and give him the microphone
“Good afternoon to all of you. Uhm, as you can see this girl wears faded blue jeans, sneakers, and a military style tank top. I chose her to be my unknown model because I find her quite interesting starting from the way she dressed and she’s so naïve as you see here.” Then another stolen photo of mine is revealed.
“She isn’t wearing any make-up on her face, her smile seems to be so sincere. That’s why I chose her because I think, a girl like her is very rare nowadays.” He explained. The photo is when I am eating with Kyung Soo at the cafeteria. Okay, I remember now who he is. He’s the tall guy with a trimmed black hair who passed by me and Kyung Soo. The one that has a camera on his neck, who gave me a smile! Now I clearly remember him! He is the photographer of my photos while he is Kai’s best friend whom I failed to meet due to unexpected reasons.
Kai is looking at me when I look at him. It feels like he wanted to say something to me. I can feel it in his eyes but its like something is telling him not to. He smiled at me but I gave him a confused face. I still can’t believe that his best friend is my unknown photographer. I look again to Kris’ direction but he’s no longer there. Where did he go? Huh? Why am I looking for him?
“Hey Kai! Long time, no see!” a man came to us. The man beneath my image. My unknown photographer.
“Chanyeol! Why you didn’t show up for weeks?” Kai replied.
“I’m sorry. I’m just busy for this event.”
“Oh, I see. Anyway, she’s Yumae.” Kai look at me, as well as Chanyeol.
“Oh, she’s my…”
“Yeah. She’s your unknown model for the event.” Kai continued.
“We’re friends. She’s a new student of CPA. She failed two times to meet you.”
“Hi Yumae. I’m sorry about your stolen photos. I know you’ve been shocked that you’re one of the unknown models for this event. But I’m sure, we’ll going to win.” Chanyeol said and give me an encouraging smile.
“No it’s fine. Thank you for choosing me. I didn’t expect that someone will appreciate me more than Kyung S—”
“Who?” Kai asked.
“Uh? Nothing. Don’t mind me. Uhm… will you guys excuse me for a minute?” I asked.
“Sure.” Both of them answered. I should give them more of their guy talk.
I go out of the art gallery, I don’t know but it’s like I can’t take the presence of other people anymore. Since my photos had been revealed to the public their eyes is like glued on my face. Maybe outside the art gallery, people would not know that I am one of those unknown models.
CHANYEOL’S POINT OF VIEW:
Today is the big day! I will going to reveal ny unknown model to the public. I am excited yet nervous at this time. I’m thinking what would be Kai’s reaction to see my art work.
To: Kai
Hey! Today is the stolen photo exhibit. Be there okay?
YOU SHOULD BE THERE.
I send him a text message.
From: Kai
Fine Yeol. I’ll be there.
I smile as I read his reply. I’m sure thid eould be amazing.
I prepared my art work as I’m waiting for the start of the competition, I see Baekhyum checking the list of contestants.
“Hey Chanyeol! Who’s your model?” Baekhyun approach.
“You’ll know soon.” I said.
“Wow. A little special huh.” He said then he pat me on my right shoulder. I just smirk at him. then he walk away. He’s too busy for organizing the event.
After some time, the anticipated event finally starts. I am contestant number 7. How nice, my favorite jersey number 61 become 6 plus 1 and equals to 7. Quite nice right? I see Kai not too far—he’s with her. I know it, she’ll be here. I want her to be here. I want to see her reaction about her photos.
After some interruptions and Kris Wu’s late greeting speech, Baekhyun as the event host finally called me on stage. They reveal my art work in the big screen where all people in the event can see it. I look at Kai’s direction. I see on his expression that he’s shocked as well as my unknown model. I also notice Kris Wu. He quickly stands up from his chair due to shock. His eyebrows frown a little then pretend like he saw nothing.
After I explained my art work, I approach Kai.
“Hey Kai! Long time, no see.” I said.
“Chanyeol! Why you didn’t show up for weeks?” Kai replied.
“I’m sorry, I’m just busy for this event.”
“Oh, I see. Anyway, she’s Yumae.”
KAI’S POINT OF VIEW:
I am really caught flat-footed about Chanyeol’s unknown model. Why Yumae out of many people in the university?
“Hi Yumae. I’m sorry about your stolen photos. I know you’ve been shocked that you’re one of the unknown models for this event. But I’m sure, we’ll going to win.” Chanyeol said and give her an encouraging smile.
“No it’s fine. Thank you for choosing me. I didn’t expect that someone will appreciate me more than Kyung S—”
“Who?” I asked her. Did she say…
“Uh? Nothing. Don’t mind me. Uhm… will you guys excuse me for a minute?” Yumae asked.
“Sure.” Chanyeol and I answered.
Is it him? No, it can’t be, it can’t be him.
“Thank you for coming here Kai.” Chanyeol caught my attention. I look at him.
“Of course.” I replied.
“I knew that you’ll take her with you in the event today.” He said. What? He knew all along?
“You knew her already?”
“Yeah. Except her name.”
“That’s why you didn’t show up for weeks?”
“Exactly. I want a surprise. Besides, I can’t reveal it to anyone due to the concept is ‘stolen photos’ right?”
“Yeah.” That’s the only word came out in my mouth. As I look at him, he wears a big smile on his face and his eyes are like sparkling stars.
“Kai, I need to go to the backstage. Let’s talk later after the event.” He said.
“Okay, sure.” I replied.
After Chanyeol left, I decided to look for Yumae. I don’t know but I want her to be always by my side. I feel like having a sudden change of mood.
I go out of the art gallery, searching for her. Where could she be? I go to her dorm room but she’s not there, I call her phone but she’s not answering it. Since I went from our dorm, I see the cafeteria. I know it’s too huge for me to look for her in there but I still choose to find her. Just then in the corner…
She is sitting at the right side and at the left side…
She’s with Kyung Soo.
YUMAE’S POINT OF VIEW:
I give the two guys a guy talk. I am sitting alone in the bench outside near the art gallery. I’m thinking of the scenarios happened today, I think I would be in a great trouble for the next days due to this exposure.
The world seems to stop when I see Kris Wu walk in front of me. He stopped for a second then continues to walk away like I didn’t exist in his sight. He looks annoyed, having the eyes of a wolf.
I stand up and go to the cafeteria. I ordered black coffee and sit alone. I am stirring my coffee with the spoon.
“Hey.” I look up to find out who is it.
“Let’s eat.” He put down the tray in the table.
“Kyung Soo…” I said. He smiled.
“I ordered French sweetened cake again. Hope its fine with you.” He said.
“Thank you but, it’s okay even if you didn’t buy these for me.”
“It’s okay.” After those words, both of us became quiet. I didn’t know what to say except ‘thank you.’ We eat quietly, the cafeteria’s almost empty due to class hours and the exhibit so it’s really silent.
“Your photos are amazing.” Finally, Kyung Soo broke the silence, though not in a way that I expect.
“Oh. You also saw it…” I said, not looking at him, still focused on my French sweetened cake.
“Yeah. I didn’t expect it but, you deserve to be there.” I stopped because of what he said. Me? I deserve to be one of the nominees? I’m not even that pretty.
“Me too, and I guess I’ll be in trouble after this.”
“That’s fine.” He said, not looking at me
“What? It’s fine being in trouble?” I said. He take a sip on his coffee then he looked straight in my eyes.
“It’s fine because I’ll be always here to protect you.” That line makes me froze. It takes seconds before I finally get back to my senses. I chuckled.
“I would really appreciate that.” I said.
“Count on me.” Then he glanced at me.
“Always.” He continued. I smile.
“Do you mind if…”
“HEY!” Kyung Soo didn’t finish what he wants to say because Kai arrived.
“I’ve been looking for you.” He said.
“Me?” I asked while pointing my forefinger in myself. He nods.
“Why?”
“We need to go back to the art gallery. The five photographs will be announced soon.” Kai explained.
“Let’s go Kyung Soo.” I said, standing up.
“No, I’m sorry but I need to finish something.”
“Oh…”
“But I know, you’ll win.” He continued. I smile.
“Let’s go!” Kai said the he hold my right hand, though I’m shocked by his move, I showed like I’m not affected.
“We need to go now, Kyung Soo.” Kai continued.
“Bye, Kyung Soo.” I said while Kai is dragging me. Kyung Soo just nod his head for agreement. Hmm, I wonder about Kyung Soo wanted to say earlier…
As I walk with Kai, I can feel something inside him. He is still holding in my hand but I can’t even refuse. He locked me inside of him.
At the art gallery, Baekhyun is already at the stage, announcing the winners of top 5. My name and Chanyeol’s name was called as the last. That moment, I was at the stage with my photographer. It feels so awkward in front of the crowd. I tilt my head down due to awkwardness, then Chanyeol put his arm on my shoulders. It causes me to look at him.
“Don’t be nervous, relax. I’m with you.” He said, not looking at me, instead he was looking at Kai. I just smile at him. At least, it helped to reduce the tension I feel.
“Now that we have our top 5, let’s proceed to the bidding process. Whoever that will have the largest bid will win and of course, will receive the prize.” Baekhyun announced. Me and Chanyeol’s number is 7. Can we win?
“I bid 5,000 dollars to number 3!” a man said.
“I bid 6,000 dollars to number 12!” a woman said.
“I bid 9,000 dollars to number 7!” a woman said. Finally, someone bids for us.
“Anyone, who will bid more than 9,000 dollars?” Baekhyun asked.
“I bid 20,000 dollars to number 7” a man said.
“Wait! I bid 30,000 dollars to number 7!” a woman said.
“Wow! For the first time in photo exhibit to have a bid of 30,000 dollars! Anyone who can bid more than the said amount?” no one responds.
“So, I’ll announce the winner…” Baekhyun said
“WAIT!” Someone shout and catch all the people’s attention.
“I bid 50,000 dollars for number 7!” the man continued. Me and Chanyeol look at each other.
THE MAN BENEATH MY IMAGE
“Let me introduce to you the photographer of angelic stolen photos…” Baekhyun said but he stop. A man climbs to the stage and whisper something to his left ear. After a while,
“I’m sorry for the interruption but our very own Arts Club President and my brother has already arrived, a round of applause to Mr. Kris Wu.” Baekhyun said. What did he said?
“Our very own Arts Club President and my brother has already arrived, a round of applause to Mr. Kris Wu.”
“A round of applause to Mr. Kris Wu.”
“Kris Wu.”
“Kris Wu.”
“KRIS WU?!” I said. He is Baekhyun’s brother? And-and the Arts Club President? Is it true?
“Hey, Yumae? You okay?” Kai said.
“Huh? Y-Yeah, I’m okay.” But truthfully I am shocked!
“Good Afternoon to all of you. Sorry is I came late for this event. I hope you’ll enjoy this exhibit and please let’s vote for the best photograph here. Thank you.” Kris said then he went down.
“I can’t find my best friend. He told me to come here but he’s not even around.” Kai complained.
“Maybe he’s just late.” I said.
“I guess so…” then he checked his phone.
“Okay, as we continue to the revealing of the photographs, let us call on the photographer of angelic stolen photos number 7, Mr. Park Chan Yeol!” Baekhyun announced and the crowd applause as they reveal my face on the big screen at the stage. Kai quickly lifted his head up and looks like he’s shocked. Kris stands up and he is looking at my picture on the big screen.
“PARK CHANYEOL?” Kai whispered and I nod. A tall man with a trimmed black hair climb to the stage.
“Why? Do know him?” I asked him then he nod without looking at me.
“He is Chanyeol. He is my best friend. The one I’ve been telling you about.” Kai explained. WHAT? This guy? He is familiar. It’s like I’ve seen him before. I look at Kris’ direction, he is looking at me.
“Mr. Park Chanyeol, could you please explain to us about your photos and why you chose her as your unknown model?” Baekhyun said and give him the microphone
“Good afternoon to all of you. Uhm, as you can see this girl wears faded blue jeans, sneakers, and a military style tank top. I chose her to be my unknown model because I find her quite interesting starting from the way she dressed and she’s so naïve as you see here.” Then another stolen photo of mine is revealed.
“She isn’t wearing any make-up on her face, her smile seems to be so sincere. That’s why I chose her because I think, a girl like her is very rare nowadays.” He explained. The photo is when I am eating with Kyung Soo at the cafeteria. Okay, I remember now who he is. He’s the tall guy with a trimmed black hair who passed by me and Kyung Soo. The one that has a camera on his neck, who gave me a smile! Now I clearly remember him! He is the photographer of my photos while he is Kai’s best friend whom I failed to meet due to unexpected reasons.
Kai is looking at me when I look at him. It feels like he wanted to say something to me. I can feel it in his eyes but its like something is telling him not to. He smiled at me but I gave him a confused face. I still can’t believe that his best friend is my unknown photographer. I look again to Kris’ direction but he’s no longer there. Where did he go? Huh? Why am I looking for him?
“Hey Kai! Long time, no see!” a man came to us. The man beneath my image. My unknown photographer.
“Chanyeol! Why you didn’t show up for weeks?” Kai replied.
“I’m sorry. I’m just busy for this event.”
“Oh, I see. Anyway, she’s Yumae.” Kai look at me, as well as Chanyeol.
“Oh, she’s my…”
“Yeah. She’s your unknown model for the event.” Kai continued.
“We’re friends. She’s a new student of CPA. She failed two times to meet you.”
“Hi Yumae. I’m sorry about your stolen photos. I know you’ve been shocked that you’re one of the unknown models for this event. But I’m sure, we’ll going to win.” Chanyeol said and give me an encouraging smile.
“No it’s fine. Thank you for choosing me. I didn’t expect that someone will appreciate me more than Kyung S—”
“Who?” Kai asked.
“Uh? Nothing. Don’t mind me. Uhm… will you guys excuse me for a minute?” I asked.
“Sure.” Both of them answered. I should give them more of their guy talk.
I go out of the art gallery, I don’t know but it’s like I can’t take the presence of other people anymore. Since my photos had been revealed to the public their eyes is like glued on my face. Maybe outside the art gallery, people would not know that I am one of those unknown models.
CHANYEOL’S POINT OF VIEW:
Today is the big day! I will going to reveal ny unknown model to the public. I am excited yet nervous at this time. I’m thinking what would be Kai’s reaction to see my art work.
To: Kai
Hey! Today is the stolen photo exhibit. Be there okay?
YOU SHOULD BE THERE.
I send him a text message.
From: Kai
Fine Yeol. I’ll be there.
I smile as I read his reply. I’m sure thid eould be amazing.
I prepared my art work as I’m waiting for the start of the competition, I see Baekhyum checking the list of contestants.
“Hey Chanyeol! Who’s your model?” Baekhyun approach.
“You’ll know soon.” I said.
“Wow. A little special huh.” He said then he pat me on my right shoulder. I just smirk at him. then he walk away. He’s too busy for organizing the event.
After some time, the anticipated event finally starts. I am contestant number 7. How nice, my favorite jersey number 61 become 6 plus 1 and equals to 7. Quite nice right? I see Kai not too far—he’s with her. I know it, she’ll be here. I want her to be here. I want to see her reaction about her photos.
After some interruptions and Kris Wu’s late greeting speech, Baekhyun as the event host finally called me on stage. They reveal my art work in the big screen where all people in the event can see it. I look at Kai’s direction. I see on his expression that he’s shocked as well as my unknown model. I also notice Kris Wu. He quickly stands up from his chair due to shock. His eyebrows frown a little then pretend like he saw nothing.
After I explained my art work, I approach Kai.
“Hey Kai! Long time, no see.” I said.
“Chanyeol! Why you didn’t show up for weeks?” Kai replied.
“I’m sorry, I’m just busy for this event.”
“Oh, I see. Anyway, she’s Yumae.”
KAI’S POINT OF VIEW:
I am really caught flat-footed about Chanyeol’s unknown model. Why Yumae out of many people in the university?
“Hi Yumae. I’m sorry about your stolen photos. I know you’ve been shocked that you’re one of the unknown models for this event. But I’m sure, we’ll going to win.” Chanyeol said and give her an encouraging smile.
“No it’s fine. Thank you for choosing me. I didn’t expect that someone will appreciate me more than Kyung S—”
“Who?” I asked her. Did she say…
“Uh? Nothing. Don’t mind me. Uhm… will you guys excuse me for a minute?” Yumae asked.
“Sure.” Chanyeol and I answered.
Is it him? No, it can’t be, it can’t be him.
“Thank you for coming here Kai.” Chanyeol caught my attention. I look at him.
“Of course.” I replied.
“I knew that you’ll take her with you in the event today.” He said. What? He knew all along?
“You knew her already?”
“Yeah. Except her name.”
“That’s why you didn’t show up for weeks?”
“Exactly. I want a surprise. Besides, I can’t reveal it to anyone due to the concept is ‘stolen photos’ right?”
“Yeah.” That’s the only word came out in my mouth. As I look at him, he wears a big smile on his face and his eyes are like sparkling stars.
“Kai, I need to go to the backstage. Let’s talk later after the event.” He said.
“Okay, sure.” I replied.
After Chanyeol left, I decided to look for Yumae. I don’t know but I want her to be always by my side. I feel like having a sudden change of mood.
I go out of the art gallery, searching for her. Where could she be? I go to her dorm room but she’s not there, I call her phone but she’s not answering it. Since I went from our dorm, I see the cafeteria. I know it’s too huge for me to look for her in there but I still choose to find her. Just then in the corner…
She is sitting at the right side and at the left side…
She’s with Kyung Soo.
YUMAE’S POINT OF VIEW:
I give the two guys a guy talk. I am sitting alone in the bench outside near the art gallery. I’m thinking of the scenarios happened today, I think I would be in a great trouble for the next days due to this exposure.
The world seems to stop when I see Kris Wu walk in front of me. He stopped for a second then continues to walk away like I didn’t exist in his sight. He looks annoyed, having the eyes of a wolf.
I stand up and go to the cafeteria. I ordered black coffee and sit alone. I am stirring my coffee with the spoon.
“Hey.” I look up to find out who is it.
“Let’s eat.” He put down the tray in the table.
“Kyung Soo…” I said. He smiled.
“I ordered French sweetened cake again. Hope its fine with you.” He said.
“Thank you but, it’s okay even if you didn’t buy these for me.”
“It’s okay.” After those words, both of us became quiet. I didn’t know what to say except ‘thank you.’ We eat quietly, the cafeteria’s almost empty due to class hours and the exhibit so it’s really silent.
“Your photos are amazing.” Finally, Kyung Soo broke the silence, though not in a way that I expect.
“Oh. You also saw it…” I said, not looking at him, still focused on my French sweetened cake.
“Yeah. I didn’t expect it but, you deserve to be there.” I stopped because of what he said. Me? I deserve to be one of the nominees? I’m not even that pretty.
“Me too, and I guess I’ll be in trouble after this.”
“That’s fine.” He said, not looking at me
“What? It’s fine being in trouble?” I said. He take a sip on his coffee then he looked straight in my eyes.
“It’s fine because I’ll be always here to protect you.” That line makes me froze. It takes seconds before I finally get back to my senses. I chuckled.
“I would really appreciate that.” I said.
“Count on me.” Then he glanced at me.
“Always.” He continued. I smile.
“Do you mind if…”
“HEY!” Kyung Soo didn’t finish what he wants to say because Kai arrived.
“I’ve been looking for you.” He said.
“Me?” I asked while pointing my forefinger in myself. He nods.
“Why?”
“We need to go back to the art gallery. The five photographs will be announced soon.” Kai explained.
“Let’s go Kyung Soo.” I said, standing up.
“No, I’m sorry but I need to finish something.”
“Oh…”
“But I know, you’ll win.” He continued. I smile.
“Let’s go!” Kai said the he hold my right hand, though I’m shocked by his move, I showed like I’m not affected.
“We need to go now, Kyung Soo.” Kai continued.
“Bye, Kyung Soo.” I said while Kai is dragging me. Kyung Soo just nod his head for agreement. Hmm, I wonder about Kyung Soo wanted to say earlier…
As I walk with Kai, I can feel something inside him. He is still holding in my hand but I can’t even refuse. He locked me inside of him.
At the art gallery, Baekhyun is already at the stage, announcing the winners of top 5. My name and Chanyeol’s name was called as the last. That moment, I was at the stage with my photographer. It feels so awkward in front of the crowd. I tilt my head down due to awkwardness, then Chanyeol put his arm on my shoulders. It causes me to look at him.
“Don’t be nervous, relax. I’m with you.” He said, not looking at me, instead he was looking at Kai. I just smile at him. At least, it helped to reduce the tension I feel.
“Now that we have our top 5, let’s proceed to the bidding process. Whoever that will have the largest bid will win and of course, will receive the prize.” Baekhyun announced. Me and Chanyeol’s number is 7. Can we win?
“I bid 5,000 dollars to number 3!” a man said.
“I bid 6,000 dollars to number 12!” a woman said.
“I bid 9,000 dollars to number 7!” a woman said. Finally, someone bids for us.
“Anyone, who will bid more than 9,000 dollars?” Baekhyun asked.
“I bid 20,000 dollars to number 7” a man said.
“Wait! I bid 30,000 dollars to number 7!” a woman said.
“Wow! For the first time in photo exhibit to have a bid of 30,000 dollars! Anyone who can bid more than the said amount?” no one responds.
“So, I’ll announce the winner…” Baekhyun said
“WAIT!” Someone shout and catch all the people’s attention.
“I bid 50,000 dollars for number 7!” the man continued. Me and Chanyeol look at each other.
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