Celebrity Neighbor: My girlfriend is a big star?
Chapter 37. Does pouring out really help?

Chapter 37: 37. Does pouring out really help?

But speaking of making breakfast, don’t expect Bae Juhyun to make anything particularly difficult.

For her, breakfast is just a simple bowl of ramen or a sandwich made with toast, ham, and cabbage.

Does anyone really think celebrities are going to honestly learn how to cook homestyle meals?

So after 20 minutes of busyness, Miss Bae Juhyun placed two beautiful sandwiches on small plates.

The sandwiches, with their beautiful cross-sections, made Bae Juhyun very satisfied. She grabbed her phone, found the right angle, adjusted the filter, and then took a photo of the breakfast she had made herself.

Afterward, she sat at the table with a smile, propping her chin with one hand and skillfully scrolling through her phone with the other.

How could she not share such beautiful sandwiches?

But just as she was looking for the messaging app, her movements paused, and the smile on her face gradually froze.

After a long while, she wearily rested her head on the table, letting out a frustrated sigh.

She should have blocked Liu Xin’an; deleting the app was really too stupid!

But now she’s too afraid to reinstall the app, mainly because she’s scared Liu Xin’an might have sent her a message. Otherwise, the decision she had painstakingly made might dissolve under his words.

That’s right, you have to hold on, Bae Juhyun! She encouraged herself.

But aside from the messaging app, she had other ways to send the picture.

However, at this time of day, neither Kang Seulgi nor Son Seungwan were awake, and only Park Sooyoung, miserably filming on set, replied to her with a question mark.

Probably wondering why she sent a photo via text instead of using the messaging app.

Bae Juhyun curled up her legs, her hands tapping rapidly on the phone screen.

"Because I didn’t want to use it, so I’m using text messages." She muttered as she typed, quickly sending the message.

This time, Park Sooyoung didn’t reply, probably because she had to start getting made up for a day’s filming.

Actors have it really tough.

After silently pitying her hardworking sister outside, Bae Juhyun sighed, picked up one of the sandwiches in front of her, and took a bite.

The taste... it was just the taste of a sandwich.

After all, all the ingredients were pre-made; she only had to put the bread, ham, cabbage, and sauce together.

After finishing the sandwich in a few bites, Kim Yerin came out of the bedroom, rubbing her eyes. Seeing Bae Juhyun sitting at the dining table, she greeted her.

"Morning, Juhyun Unnie."

"Hmm, what activities are you doing today?"

"Um...nothing much, just recording at the company, then I’ll see how the manager schedules me. What are you planning to do today, Unnie?"

Bae Juhyun stretched her arms, feeling the stiffness in her shoulders, and murmured, "I’ll go relax a bit."

Pilates is a great way to relax, stretch muscles, and correct posture.

It does hurt a bit during intense stretches, though.

But since these stretches are good for the body, even though it hurt, Bae Juhyun gritted her teeth and endured, without screaming or shouting.

A morning of Pilates quickly passed, and an exhausted Bae Juhyun wobbled back to her practice room, holding two rice balls.

She was too lazy to go to the company cafeteria; she would have to greet acquaintances there.

Already low on energy, she couldn’t muster the spirit to chat with friends.

Sitting cross-legged in the empty practice room, Bae Juhyun unwrapped a rice ball and took a satisfying bite.

The sweet plum fragrance instantly filled her mouth, making her, a lover of sweets, close her eyes in satisfaction and let out a sigh of approval.

It was indeed a reaction embedded in her DNA; even if no one was around, she would still make an effort to appear like she was enjoying her food.

After finishing the rice ball in a few bites, Bae Juhyun drank some water to soothe her throat, then lay on the practice room floor, daydreaming.

It felt like... she was back to her old life.

Back to the monotonous, mechanical life she lived before meeting Liu Xin’an.

After spending another soulless, boring day, Bae Juhyun lay in bed that night, staring at the dark ceiling.

She seemed to understand why she liked Liu Xin’an.

Ever since she debuted and became famous, people only interacted with "Irene," not Bae Juhyun.

Even those men who used to care for her and check on her daily, she believed they were drawn to "Irene" rather than Bae Juhyun herself.

Indeed, being a celebrity is glamorous, but after being a celebrity for so long, one becomes a familiar stranger to themselves.

But Liu Xin’an was an exception.

He didn’t know her true identity; all his care and attention were because she was his first and only friend here.

After so many years, besides her parents and family, Liu Xin’an was the first person who didn’t care about "Irene" at all.

It was only natural that Bae Juhyun would fall for someone who cared for her like this.

In the dark, Bae Juhyun turned over and blinked her eyes.

But Bae Juhyun also understood.

She had to temporarily suppress Bae Juhyun for the sake of "Irene’s" existence.

Especially after finding out she had a chance to stand on stage again soon.

She pushed down all her chaotic thoughts, hugged a stuffed animal next to the bed to her chest, and poked its innocent little face repeatedly.

"If only you had shown up half a month earlier~"

If it had shown up half a month earlier... she might not have known she had the chance to stand on stage again.

And at that time...

Would she be as determined as she is now?

———

Two days quickly passed.

Juhyun’s unusual behavior was clearly detected by her roommate Kang Seulgi.

Juhyun spaced out more often than before, and each time it lasted frighteningly long.

Bae Juhyun originally had a somewhat intimidating face when expressionless, and now every time she zoned out, it made Kang Seulgi shiver.

After contemplating, Kang Seulgi finally reached out and patted this close sister on the arm.

"Juhyun Unnie."

"Hmm?"

"Stop torturing us and just tell us what’s on your mind!"

Kang Seulgi looked resolute. She wasn’t good at coaxing Bae Juhyun into revealing her thoughts through subtle guidance; she preferred straightforward questioning.

Her sister’s inquiry brought Bae Juhyun out of her daze, and she awkwardly smiled, pointing to herself.

"Uh... is it that obvious?"

"It’s not just obvious. The low pressure around you these past two days has been terrifying. Have you been reading those comments again?"

Kang Seulgi didn’t think about Liu Xin’an, mainly because she knew her sister wasn’t easily attracted to others.

Also, Bae Juhyun had told them she went back to her parents’ place when she wasn’t actually there the other day.

She had no idea that Bae Juhyun had gone home alone.

Bae Juhyun really had honed her lying skills, fooling her groupmates without batting an eye.

Whether that was a good or bad thing...

At that moment, only Kang Seulgi and Bae Juhyun were in the dorm.

Bae Juhyun didn’t want to explain, but suddenly, Liu Xin’an’s words, "When you’re unhappy, talk to someone," played in her mind, making her hesitate.

Kang Seulgi noticed Bae Juhyun’s hesitation, her eyes brightened, and she hugged her close sister, seizing the moment.

"Talk to me, we’re family! Who else can you talk to if not family?"

This left Bae Juhyun speechless. She pursed her lips, speaking hesitantly, "If I tell you, you have to swear not to tell anyone."

"Huh?" Kang Seulgi was bewildered. What kind of trouble was this, to make Bae Juhyun so cautious?

Could she actually have someone she likes?

No way! Even if you told Kang Seulgi the sky would fall tomorrow, she wouldn’t believe this rumor!

"Can you promise?"

"Uh... I can promise."

"Then swear."

"Is that necessary?"

"Yes."

Faced with Bae Juhyun’s determined expression, Kang Seulgi reluctantly held up three fingers, mimicking a dramatic television oath.

"I swear, if I tell, let me gain twenty pounds."

Perfect, a very harsh oath, and Bae Juhyun chose to believe Kang Seulgi for now.

She bit her pink lips, organizing her thoughts before speaking slowly, "Seulgi, I have someone I like."

"..."

Kang Seulgi looked up at the ceiling in horror.

Is the sky really going to fall?

"What’s with that expression? I trusted you enough to tell you."

"It’s just... it’s just the first time hearing you say you like someone, Unnie... Who is it? Do I know them? A fellow celebrity? A regular person?"

"...Liu Xin’an."

"Who?"

"Liu Xin’an, my neighbor."

Kang Seulgi’s eyes widened, looking like she had seen a ghost.

Then suddenly, she excitedly clapped her hands.

What did she say! She knew something was off between Bae Juhyun and Liu Xin’an!

She truly was a genius! Being an idol was really a waste; she should have studied hard and perhaps become a lawyer or even a judge by now!

"...What kind of reaction is that?"

"Nothing, just suddenly felt I took the wrong path."

"Huh?"

Bae Juhyun’s confused face clearly showed her bewilderment, but that wasn’t the main point of the conversation.

"So, liking someone isn’t a good thing, Juhyun Unnie. Why are you..." Kang Seulgi began instinctively, but then recalled Bae Juhyun’s strange behavior over the past two days, and suddenly got it, "Are you avoiding him?"

"Um...Seulgi, I am an idol, and in my current situation, how could I possibly date?"

Perhaps the reason she finally had someone to confide in, Bae Juhyun’s emotions crumbled a bit. Missing Liu Xin’an and the frustration of not being able to see him poured out like a waterfall, causing her usually melodious voice to carry a nasal tone.

The feeling of forcibly suppressing her affection and struggling not to miss him only made his image grow clearer in her mind.

For her, this was a cruel torment.

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