The Secret Code Ring 2

Presenting SCR 2... and I just wanna add some people on my dedication list, tutal series naman ito, so isasaksak ko na lahat ng gusto kong tao, hahaha. To Nads, I can't write a Yoochun-Hwangbo ff coz I want Mickey all to myself, so you have to settle for a YunBo. To the schizo Beepee, for making me happy everyday and every night in Twitter, I wanna write a story like that of Cactus but I have to deal with this one first, tell Cactus to wait for me. And of course, as I've mentioned in the first part, to Ate Sue and Az.
JUNG YUNHO


Everyone is on standby an hour before Goong The Musical starts this rainy Tuesday in Seoul, Yunho is garbed in his princely attire, shaking the nervous feeling he always get before he went on stage, he had done the act more than a dozen times already, and he had spent hours and hours in practice, so, he is damn sure that he has perfected his craft, but the giddiness of stepping up at the first scene never seizes to surface.

He was intently reading the first chapter of the book she recently bought for him, both to pass the time and to settle his nerves, when his manager barged in in his waiting room like a plague was after him. Distracted, he looked at the pale man, waiting for his explanation or story, whatever he is capable of.

"Have you read the recent news about you?"

You look at him questioningly, "Hyung, does it seem like I have all the free time in the world, I've been working non-stop since time immemorial, and you know that, so, with the little time I have left for myself, you think I would waste it looking for news or gossips about me or my group?"

"Yah, I can sense the sarcasm all the way here, try to hold it in a little," his long-time manager kid. "But I bet my girlfriend on this one, I'm sure you'll be interested..." he trailed off, trying to peak his interest.

"Hyung, you know I have better things to do than to squander my time with rumors, if it is about me or my family or my group, I am sure, I already know that, so there's no point in reading their version of half-truths and hypothesis."

"But it is about your girl-" he was stalled when the song Chance suddenly played on the idol's Iphone.

Yunho excitedly checked the message, 'Nervous still? I have a link that will calm you down, Euni unni DM this to me, look it over and tell me what you think, arachi?' He click on the link and it opened as an another tab on his phone's browser, he squinted his eyes a little and look it over.

Yunho Hiding a Secret?

The netizens are buzzing about TVXQ's leader, Jung Yunho, a rumor about him hiding a secret is spreading like wildfire. Photo above is just one of the pictures posted in his cafe, it was said to be taken by his ever-dedicated fans while he was enjoying a little me time. The other photos were taken on different dates but all were of him having a break from his busy schedule. You wouldn't know what the fizz is about with just one snapshot but the fans who had seen the series of images are oh so curious as to why he's always wearing the silver Swatch secret code ring on his index finger during his personal time. The members of his cafe are so eager to find out what the ring means to their idol and what could the code be. What is the secret behind the ring? I, just like you, would love to know, too :)

His handler stayed silent the whole time, he watched as his ward's forehead wrinkled in concentration and as his eyes and fingers moved in rhythm. A mixture of emotions passed through his handsome face, making him harder to read, he paused and looked up, betraying none of what he feels, "Hyung, you don't know anything about this? Has this piece of news passed your radar?"

The older man look at him in disbelief, "Aigoo, now it is my fault, I even rushed here to let you know but you keep on telling me that you don't have time for silly rumors. Aigoo, you won't listen to me but one text from Hye Jung-sshi and you're all over the internet," he ended his drama with a swift move to hold on to his nape while bending backwards.

The man who stars in all of the Cassies dreams roared in laughter, partly because of the silly act his manager just did and mainly because of the high and excitement that is tickling his senses. Were all of the strings been pulled? Will their secret be finally revealed?

Truth is, he has been waiting for the day to declare his love to Hwangbo Hye Jung with the public and their fans as witnesses. He's been itching to stamp his hold on her for all the world to see. But, as she values her privacy that much and he values her security to the hilt, they have to be as inconspicuous and as secretive as they can be. They will soon celebrate their second year anniversary as a couple, and as far as he's concern that is reason enough to tell anyone who cares to listen that they belong to and with each other. Is this the right time, can they finally come in the open?

During this year and a half, he has been living under the shadow of Kim Hyun Joong, he owes him a lot, but sometimes he just can't tolerate the silly connections that the fans blindingly creates, as well as the non-existent love affair, between the former SS501 leader and his girlfriend, that people concoct in their heads.

A smile spread across his face as he was drawn to the past... to the beginning of their happy ever after, at least he hope.
The first they met, he was just a lousy, seventeen year old trainee and a back-up dancer for Shinhwa. He remember seeing her from a distance, he only knew her as Hwangbo, the leader and rapper of Chakra, he initially thought that she was really from India with just a tinge of Korean blood; but one lucky day, he was introduced to her by a sunbae and the seed of love was planted on his young heart.

She was like a lily in a bunch of roses, a wild and exotic flower in the company of home-breed ones, she's as unique as one can get. In a place where every girls have classic white skin, she stands out with her tan; in the entertainment world where enhancements and surgeries are considered norms, she broke free and stayed untouch; in a business where cute and girly is the hype, she showed that playing rough is cooler; in a country where women are looked at traditionally, she digress, she proudly have a blackbelt 3 in Taekwando and a race car driving license; and the universe that seemed to glow in clear white was painted with millions of colors when she passed by. That was how he painted her, that is her portrait in his mind and in his heart.

But he was bound to be heartbroken, she was involved with someone at that time, not that he planned to immediately make a move, he was just a measly back-up and he knew that she deserve someone better, he planned on working harder and when a name can finally go with the mask, he'll pursue her, but his bubble was burst in a week's time. His plan may had been put to a halt, but his affection for her never stop from growing.

Months after their meeting, his time to shine and the time to realize his dream finally came, he became the leader of DBSK/TVXQ, an idol quartet. And his journey to K-pop history and stardom started.

As they were part of the same industry, their paths usually cross and their gap seemed to lessen. But, as he is now part of the world where she dwells, he realized that he was not alone, men of different ages and stature adore and love her, some as friends, while others care for more. The thought of battling over for her, away from her beau and away from the rest of the male population struck him, he felt like his way to happiness was hindered by those men. One can choose to blame it on youthful angst, testosterone-driven mind, or a fool in love, but he was set out to capture her heart, he became courageous, persistent, relentless in his pursuit.

He was not aware of the power that he can yield, he knew that throngs of idol group fans were already after her, as he said, more than half of the male entertainment populace was drawn to her but because of his vocal and incessant proclamation of love, his own fans went after her, the situation became so bad that he decided to stop and let go even. He never once mention her name after that though everytime an inquiry about his ideal woman or future wife surface, he wanted to tell the whole world that it was still her, there's only her.

But he must have done something good on this Earth as he learned that she broke up with her boyfriend of eight years, no one was happier than him. People might even consider him an ass but he can't help it, he immediately took the plunge and court her without preamble. He was doing everything gradually in discretion but when she became a fake wife in We Got Married and he saw the chemistry between her and Hyun Joong, admittedly, he had gotten scared, he had waited for the chance to have her for so long and the thought of someone else intruding was just too much to handle. He continue to woo her but he upped his tempo. But, as the reality program progressed, all her wifely attributes came to light and with her ever-endearing charms, who wouldn't get caught, and so he worked double time, he can't afford to rest and loose out to anyone, as just the thought of yet another man having her was like dying of interminable pain over and over again.

Everything fell into place and it's a victory for him, one can opt to charge it on his courage and consistency, on the slackened effort of the other guys, on Kim Hyun Joong's inability to grab on to something special, or to destiny and fate, whatever, as long as he have her, he's even willing to kiss the gods and kneel on his lucky star.

If it was up to him, he'll shout to the whole world that he finally won her heart, but as the rabid fan girls are aplenty and with a past experience that haunts him, he can't just put the matter of her security at the back of his mind. They can always meet in secret, but as the fans and netizens are more like secret agents with modern surveillance gadgets, a better tactic was needed. That's where the 4D-leader and his girlfriend's one time fake husband comes in, the two of them pledge allegiance in order to give her peace and protection.

He is indebted to Hyun Joong, he doesn't have an obligation to help him or to shelter her from harm but he willingly made the deal. As a man, he knows that he still fancy her, he doesn't know how deep or big it is, but he knows for certain that he cares. He knows that his name being drag with her every time fans, netizens and bloggers has the chance to do so, wound him a little, and with the strength and verdure he's facing it with, Yunho can't help but admire the man and be more grateful. But that doesn't mean that he seized being jealous, he believes that he is a good person but he is not a saint, who wouldn't see green when write-ups and people talk about the ssangchu couple as if they really exist.

But the three of them manage - Hye Jung stayed on the low, taking an almost hiatus on her career and focusing on charities, the less the projects, the less the visibility, but now that they seem to have get the grasp of it, she's soaring high; Hyun Joong kept his part of the bargain, he kept mum on what the real score is or was between him and her, he declines any projects or guestings that is associated with her, he became a top Korean star without blowing up their cover; he just did what he has to do, he lived and will continuously live a full life with her, he faced trials and triumphs in his career but he made it through the waves because he has an angel beside him.

It was one hell of a journey, if he may so.

"Yunho-sshi, we'll start in ten, please be ready," one of the musical's staff chimed in from the door.

The man who is lost in his reverie was oblivious, "Yah," his manager jab a gentle punch on his shoulder.

"Huh?"

"Oh, Yunho-sshi please come back to us," the man beside him said, amused.

"Oh, you're here?"

"Hahaha, you're killing me. The show is about to start, get up and do your thing."

A gentle knock, "Yunho-sshi". It was his final call.

He stand up, pat his hyung on the shoulder, fix himself in front of the mirror, passed through the musical stylist's inspection and went his way, 'It's showtime!'

The man who was left behind stared at his ward until he loose sight of him, he's been the happiest ever since Hye Jung-sshi came to his life. An amalgamation of stars, a union of beautiful people inside and out, a conciliation of two hearts to become one. He hopes their love story end in wonderland, encompass in eternal happiness.

The curtain was lifted and Yunho stepped out in the spotlight. 'Is it time to end the journey and begin with a different one, will she be happier, will their relationship be better, will it bring them closer to the altar and to their happy ever after?'

He smiled and bathe in the applause.