4 Two

Song Mi-Young

"WHAT?! HOW ARE THEY ONLY ALLOWING BOYS?!" I fumed in disapproval, clearly not happy with what I had just read. No matter how many times I read it over and over, it still stated that one stupid remark.

Boys only.

"I told you that the auditions were only for boys and that you were out of the questions. Didn't you hear me earlier?" Yumi said as she walks up next to me.

"How am I going to audition for Bighit now? This was my only chance to make my dream come, and I can't even audition because I don't have a dick!"

"Language Mi-Young. I get it. You're upset, but there's nothing you can do about your gender. But I know that if you were born a boy, you would have passed the audition 100%. There will be other chances."

"No there won't! I'm getting married Yumi. Now I'm going to be stuck married to Si Hyun Oppa and be told what to do for the rest of my life. I don't even love Si Hyun Oppa either," I sulked before letting my tears free fall on my face. I was angry, hurt, upset.

"I wanted just one opportunity to dance as much as I want and to meet Hoseok. I wanted to share one stage with him. All my life, I've never wanted something as much as this," I cried into my hand as I just lost my only shot at making my dream come true.

"I'm sorry Mi-Young, but there's nothing we can do. It's not like we could change you into a boy," Yumi sadly responded to me before rubbing my back to comfort me.

I frowned a little more before Yumi's words hit me hard.

'It's not like we could change you into a boy.'

My eyes and smile widen as an idea pops into my head. I may not have the male muscle, but I could cut my hair. I could dress like a boy. I could even act like a boy. It's not like any of the staff members are going to be grabbing me to check and make sure I'm a boy with balls. If I could just play the part right, I'm sure I can still make my dreams come true. My eyes locked on with Yumi's.

"Kang Yumi," I smiled devilishly at her.

"Wait, I don't like that smile. What are you thinking Mi-Young?" Yumi narrow her brows at me and I just burst out laughing at her.

"I found a way to audition for Bighit and I'm going to need your help but first, I need to strike a deal with my father. I need to postpone the engagement and wedding."

"Wait! Mi-Young-ah!" Yumi calls out after me but I was already rushing out of her store and into my car.

I made it to my father's company and ran into Si Hyun Oppa on the way inside.

"Hey Mi-Young, what are you doing here?"

"Oh, Oppa. I'm on my way to meet my father. I have something I wanted to ask him."

"I was on my way to meet with your father too. We were going to be talking about our engage-" Si Hyun Oppa had cut himself off by bitting his lips and his face had gone entirely red. I giggled at how flustered he had gotten. He had always turned red on me and I never really knew why or bothered to ask. I always thought it was such a cute trait for him to have. I just assumed he was a natural blusher.

"Uhhh, I-I have some b-business to discuss with your f-father," he stammers cutely and I giggle even more at him.

"Oppa, if this is about our engagement, my father already told me this morning. I'm just a little surprised that you agreed to it. I thought you'd be against it like I was."

"O-oh, you were against it?" Si Hyun Oppa asked. The tone in his voice had changed and he sounded somewhat disappointed.

"Oppa, you just lost your chance at love because of me. Doesn't that upsets you?"

"Uhh, I-"

"Mi-Young? What are you doing here?" My father interrupts us.

"Why aren't you with Yumi? You are supposed to be getting ready for the engagement."

"Father, I have something I'd like to propose. Can we talk about this in your office?"

"Very well. Follow me."

My father turns on his heels and walks ahead not even bothering to wait for Si Hyun or myself. Once we reach his office, he asked for us to shut the door as he made his way to sit in his desk. I follow after while Si Hyun closed the door.

"What is it that you wanted to talk about?" My father asks sternly.

My heart was racing inside my ribcage as I stare down at my father. This is my only chance. I have to at least try to achieve my dreams. Even if it means I have to tell a little white lie.

"Dad, I want to postpone Si Hyun and my engagement," I finally spoke out.

"Why do you want to postpone the engagement? The sooner it happens the sooner we can merge. The engagement is going to happen and it will be next month."

"But Father-"

"No more nonsense. Go back to Yumi's and get ready for the engagement."

"Mr. Song, let's hear Mi-Young out first," Si Hyun spoke in my stead and I felt eternally thankful to him. I didn't even notice when he had walked up next to me. I turned to face Si Hyun Oppa and gave him a small smile to thank him before turning around to face my father once more. I sucked in a huge breath of air and let it out before speaking.

"Father, all my life I have never gone against you. I've always done everything you've asked for. Even with this engagement and marriage, I will not go against you. But I would like to postpone it and spend some time for myself."

I looked my father in the eye and I don't know where the confidence came from, but I spoke my white lie to him without blinking.

"I want to travel. I want to explore the world first before I settle down with Si Hyun and dedicate my life to him and the company. Just half a year to travel the world. Please, dad?"

My father's eyes seem to have softened up a bit after hearing my plead. He clears his throat and thought about it for a few minutes before answering me.

"Fine, but on one condition..."

I let the biggest smile I could offer spread across my face as I eagerly agree to my father's condition.

"... I send one of our bodyguard with you. I will not let you travel alone."

The smile on my face had dropped and my plan had just backfired on me. I chose the white lie to travel so that my parents wouldn't look for me while I stay in Bighit as a trainee. I was going to fly to Japan first since it was close and then take the flight right back to Seoul the next day and stay at Yumi's until I go to the audition. And then I'll call my parents every now and then to update them on where I was supposedly traveling to.

I was stuck. No matter what I suggested, it wasn't going to work anymore. I felt the tears starting to build up as my dreams were once again going to crash and burn.

"Mr. Song, I would like to accompany Mi-Young on her travel if that is okay with you. I think she would feel more comfortable with me rather than with a bodyguard," Si Hyun had spoken up when I couldn't find my voice to answer my father back.

I turned my head so quick my neck could have snapped off as I made eye contact with Si Hyun. He gave me a small smile back as he stood his ground with my father.

"We will stay in separate rooms and I will make sure she stays safe with no harm done to her. Please allow me to travel with Mi-Young, Mr. Song. I request this of you," Si Hyun asks as he bows his head down to my father seeking his permission.

My father was silent for a while before he eventually agrees with Si Hyun's request.

"I'm only allowing this because I trust you, Si Hyun. I trust that you will keep my daughter and your future wife safe. We will postpone the engagement. We shall get you two wedded the moment you return back from your travels."

"Thank you, Mr. Song, for placing your trust on me. I will not let you down," Si Hyung answers with much respect towards my father and bows once more before finally lifting his head back up to meet his gaze.

"Thank you father," I bowed my head in respect to him as well before Si Hyun and myself left his office. And the moment we closed the door I crashed into Si Hyun so hard and hugged him as I thanked him over and over again.

"Oppa! Thank you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You don't know how happy I am right now. And it's all because of you!" I giggle as I held him even tighter in my arms.

I was so grateful to Si Hyun. Because with him saying that he will stay by my side, my parents would feel more at ease and I was getting my chance at achieving my dream. Si Hyun had always seemed to understand me and knew what I wanted. He had always made me very happy and I've always felt a little bad because I've never told him my dream of becoming a dancer. But I think it is time to let him know. If I tell him, he will allow me to go after my dreams and he will cover up for me.

"I could see how much you wanted it and I just couldn't stand to see those tears in your eyes," Si Hyun spoke softly while hugging me back. He pulls away from the hug and stares down at me with a look that I've never seen before. He smiles down at me before speaking.

"But since I did get your dad's permission and trust, I'm going to follow you where ever you go, Song Mi-Young."

To Be Continued...