Chapter 5: Shadows of the Past
As V's memories began to resurface like scattered puzzle pieces, he found himself grappling with the weight of his hidden truth. The familiar faces of his fellow NOVA members danced before his mind's eye, their voices echoing in the recesses of his memory like a haunting melody.
But amidst the flurry of emotions, a sense of foreboding gripped his heart as he received an unexpected call from his bandmates.
"V, we've found out where you're living," max's voice crackled through the phone, urgency lacing his words.
V's breath caught in his throat, a chill running down his spine at the implication of max's revelation. "How... how did you find me?" he stammered, his voice betraying his rising panic.
"We've been trying to reach you for a while now," dj interjected, his tone strained with frustration. "But you haven't been answering your phone. There's no time to waste, V. A reporter is on their way to find you."
V's mind raced with possibilities, his thoughts spinning like a whirlwind as he struggled to make sense of the situation. "But... but why now?" he questioned, his voice tinged with confusion.
"There's no time to explain," Yoongi interjected, his voice cutting through the chaos. "We've sent a chopper to pick you up. You need to come back now before it's too late."
The gravity of the situation settled upon V like a heavy cloak, the reality of his predicament sinking in with each passing moment. He had been living in hiding, keeping his whereabouts a closely guarded secret from even his closest friends.
And now, as the specter of exposure loomed on the horizon, he was faced with a choice that could change the course of his life forever.
With a heavy heart, V made his decision, his mind made up in the face of imminent danger. "I'll be ready," he murmured into the phone, his voice barely above a whisper.
And as he prepared to embark on the journey back to his past, V couldn't help but wonder what awaited him on the other side. For in the shadows of his memories lay the answers he sought, but also the ghosts of his past that threatened to unravel the fragile tapestry of his present.