Talk

AJ had been the biggest talk worldwide, some are fancy of his action and of course there will be a haters. There were some of his fellow artist were mocking him for being too showy of his fiance, since he had been producing more electro music now making some of the rock band question of his ability to produce his root of music - indie and rock. AJ didn't flinch by the bash, instead he keep doing his works and didn't give any respond to it. After heading back to Korea, he didn't waste any time and jump back into his works. Jessica too, drown into her endless recording and practise. As expected, she didn't have much time to meet Yuri anymore. She had photoshot for album cover and AJ give her the full freedom on deciding her fashion concept. AJ been receiving more threat, he had been staying at the hotel near his company building. His car is in Donghae care and only use it on few occassion. Weeks turn to months and Jessica single finally released in Korea, 'Butterfly' had been hit on the chart. Her colloboration with Krystal getting a lot of attention, the song had won few times in music bank. AJ make sure her second singles which will be officially released in US is ready, he release it after a month and it become the hot talks in the industry. It was rare to had an artist that releasing a different track of song in different country, AJ made it happen. His effort were paid after the song topped the international song chart, Jessica and Taeyang travel across the globe as they got a lot of invitation in the states, both of them went to Jimmy Kimmel show to perform.


"Welcome to Jimmy Kimmel show and this will be the first time we'll be joined by the new pop sensation, Jessica Jung. So how do you feel of your first international debut, I heard you getting the help by AJ Liu on this album."


"Thank you Jimmy, I feel so honoured to be invited here. Since this is my first international debut, of course I'm happy about it and nervous in how people going to react over it, there will be a time where I doubt about my singing but the team and my fans had been my biggest motivation. For your second question, yes. AJ and his team were the 1 who producing my solo album, it's good to work with him again."


"You had been joining a record label after the expiration of your contract with SM, tell me about JL Ent. I was told that the label is only starting which only had 1 singer before you joining. How was your album process going?"


"Yeah, JL Ent is a small record label for now but I dont have any doubt that this company could be as big as SM, YG and JYP in the future. AJ Liu is one of the main producer in this company along with his AADT member, I had been working with them in the past and when the CEO offered me a contract with them, I didn't think twice. I saw how this small team manage to bring 1 of the best singer in Korea, which is my labelmate Ailee. They manage to make her bigger than her previous label did and I would waste such oppurtunity if I reject it." the talk had continue for half an hour before Jessica perform her Korea debut song - Butterfly but she sang it without Krystal. The respond from the audience were great, she also got a lot of cheering fan that waited outside the studio.


AJ finally return to his apartment after months of renovation, he is fully satisfied by the outcome. Donghae made more additional security for him as he found more letter addressed to AJ in their company mailbox, he had been collecting all of it and they will bring it to the police station for investigation. AJ is getting worried when Donghae show him the amount of the letters that he been receiving, he know he need to report it for everyone safety.


"Here is the letters that I have been receiving over this past few months, including a box with death rat and the latest is this blood inked letter. I'm afraid this person will harm the people around me, he seems to be stalking me." AJ said to the police officer, he had told them to make it as secret to the media.


"That's not all, he got into a small accident before as someone been putting something in his wheel that made him lost control over his car. The mechanic had confirmed it to us." Donghae added.


"We will take this matter seriously, I will order my man to had you followed. This is to ensure your safety." The chief police said.


"Can I request it for Krystal Jung instead? I will have my crew around me all the time but she only have her manager and stylish."


"We cant do that Sir, the threat is on you. I suggest you to hire private bodyguard for her instead." the officer said apologetically, AJ could only nod. He then left the station after few hours with Donghae, he decided to go home before heading back to the company. When he reach his apartment, he notice something odd. The front door is slightly open, he signal Donghae and slowly went inside. None of his stuff is touched but something caught his eyes, the large frame of him and Krystal on the wall. His face were shred out, he clenched his fist. He keep looking and found almost all of the picture of them were damaged.


"I'm calling the police, dont touch anything." Donghae said before taking his phone, the police came after 10 minutes. They took the CCTV video of the apartment and all of the picture for investigation, AJ had to move out again. He furiously meeting the apartment complex security and calling the company that he hired for installing his additional security in his apartment.


"I demand an explaination of this, how the hell someone could enter my unit without anyone noticing it?" Donghae stood next to him to calm him down, the outburst of AJ is rare but when he did it usually end up ugly.


"We'll check on this matter as soon as we could Mr Liu, we're sorry for everything."


"This shouldn't be taken lightly, I want you to report everything to us. I want every detail and even the slightest info of this, AJ safety is in your hand." Donghae added.


"AJ, you coming with me." he said sternly.


"No, I'm not leaving."


"You obviously not safe here dude." he said trying to convince him.


"I was suppose to show this place to Krys, we work hard for this. You know it too but look what happen now." his tone is sad, eventhough he only move here for awhile but he already love it here. The night view from his balcony, the excitement on Krystal face when she begin to tell him the design plan for his place. The happiness and the proud face of hers when AJ told everyone that the design were made personally Krystal, AJ couldn't just give up and move somewhere else.


"I know, I was there to help you but think about the future. This person will keep doing the same thing, breaking in your house and destroying your stuff. How long can we hide this from Krystal? Please bro, just leave this apartment for awhile until the police captured the culprit. Okay? Move in with me or you could stay at the Jung place."


"I dont want to risk more people, this person is capable with everything."


"Dont be too stubborn, just for few days. Let the police check your apartment throughly first, I'll help on the security company. If it could help you worry less, just come along with me. But for now, pack some of your stuff." After done packing, Donghae drive him to the Jung. AJ protest it but Donghae is smart enough to honk infront of Krystal house to get the Jungs came out.


"Boys, come on in. Your auntie will be happy to see both of you."AJ glare on Donghae before grabbed by papa Jung to walk next to him.


"Uncle Jung, AJ will stay here for awhile since there is some work going on at his apartment." Daddy Jung face brighten as Donghae announce it.


"What work?" he asked, Donghae answer everything for AJ making the latter flustered.


"You know this guy uncle, he wanted to build additional room in his apartment. I bet your daughter wont be happy when she know AJ going to install a gaming room." both of them laugh while AJ could only smile, it was partly lie. He did plan on building 1 but not in this current situation.


"Just stay here as long as you needed, I'll invite my brother and his wife. I'm sure Isaac is excited to hang out with you." AJ face brighten at the mention of the little kid, he had grew fond over the kid.


"Sure, why not. I got some gadget for him to have." AJ said excitedly. He temporary forgotten about Donghae and he made planning with Krystal parents for their upcoming gathering. Donghae never seen this side of AJ, he smile as he watch their interaction.


"Appa, why dont we held a party for your upcoming birthday?" Daddy Jung shook his head furiously.


"Yeah seobang, why dont we do that?" Mummy Jung second the idea.


"I'm too old for that, dont you think?"


"Come on appa, we can invite all of your friends and lets treat it as your reunion or gathering. It will be fun." AJ even flash his puppy eyes while looking at him.


"Kiddo, that face doesn't suit you but fine. We'll have it, but you will be the 1 that arrange it." Daddy Jung said jokingly.


"Deal! Just sit back and relax, I'll handle everything."


"I only joke around son, of course I'll help."


"No, I insist appa. You should lay back and relax on your day, let me handle this."


And as promised by AJ, 2 months later. He arranged a birthday party for Daddy Jung with the help of his members and the Jungsis. He got a good scolding from Krystal parents as he made it at the most expensive hotel in Korea.


"Son, you spending too much money for me. I'm too old for this." AJ smile sheepishly to him


"Did you made AJ reserve this place Soojung?" the youngest Jung got the heat as well, she sigh before knocking AJ head.


"I already told him to make a simple 1 but he keep insisting to make it here eomma, it wasn't my fault." she answered before glaring at her fiance.


"Appa, It was entirely my plan. This is nothing compared to everything that you gave to me." Daddy Jung frowned on his remarks.


"What exactly that I give to you? I dont remember giving you anything."


"You give me home appa, you welcome me to this family and eomma gave me Soojung. This is my everything." AJ said sincerely, the Jungs were stunned after listening to his reason. They smile warmly and gave him a tight hug.


"Thank you AJ, for being part of this family. You've done too much already, we dont deserve all of this." Mummy Jung said with teary eyes, AJ hug her tighter to comfort her.


"You deserve everything in this world eomma, you give me blessing for being with Soojung. You let me live in your house, you and appa had give me the love from a parents that I almost forgot how it feels like." Krystal and Jessica were touched by the emotional scene in front of them, they now understand why AJ had been spoiling their parents as well.


"AJ, can I talk to you for awhile?" Taeyang interrupt them, AJ let go of his hug and nod to him.


"Just enjoy today appa, eomma. I'll be back." he excused himself and follow Taeyang to the corner.


"What is it?"


"Uhh how do I start this. Ermm, there is an incident at the company earlier. Someone break into your office and, just see this for yourself." Taeyang show him the picture that he took from the office, AJ jaw tighten as he saw the red paint on his wall and his office were a mess with broken laptop on the floor, the music sheets are all over the place and even his table are destroyed.


"Have you check the CCTV?" Taeyang nod and he told them that he already send the copy of the picture and CCTV record to the police that in charge in handling AJ case.


"Where is Hae?"


"He drive to your apartment after receiving a call from the management." AJ pinch the bridge of his nose, he always do that whenever he ia stressed.


"I'll go and check up on Hae, can you handle this party for awhile?"


"You're not leaving bro, it's too dangerous for that. I think you should stay somewhere else for tonight, he might follow you and find out that you staying with the Jungs." AJ nod weakly, his eyes travel to Krystal before letting out a heavy sigh.


"We'll have briefing tomorrow, tell Ailee and Jess. I'll go to the Jungs first, I need to check up on them. Taeyang." He turn to him before continuing.


"Hmm?" Taeyang hum as response.


"Stay safe, all of you. I wont forgive myself if any of you getting hurt because of me."


"Dont worry about us bro, we are family and we'll stick to the end. We dont mind getting hurt for protecting you." he gave AJ a pat on his shoulder before leaving to find Ailee.


"What is it that both of you talking about just now? Seems to be a serious matter since you look stressed over it." Daddy Jung said while looking at AJ.


"Just some work stuff appa, deadline coming so it does make me a bit stressed." AJ gave him a faint smile, everyone know that AJ is bad in lying but fortunately he does sounds convincing tonight.


"Stop thinking about works for awhile dork, you got us a huge party here." Jessica said icily


"Cant help it Jess, Taeyang is looking for you too. You should go and talk to him now." Jessica sighed and left to find Taeyang while AJ staying close to Krystal and the older Jungs.


"Jung! I've been looking for you everywhere, happy birthday." Daddy Jung friends are now slowly come to greet them and he proudly introducing AJ to all of his friends. The wives of his friend favored AJ as soon as they had a talk with them, AJ politely answering all of their questions.


"Omo, you are so lucky to have this guy for your daughter." One of the wives said, making AJ blushed with the comment.


"Yeah, you can say that again Megan. I'm happy that Krystal end up with him." Mummy Jung looking at AJ proudly. From the corner of AJ eyes, he saw Donghae walk into the hall with unreadable expression on his face.


"I have a pleasant talk with all of you but may I excuse myself for awhile? I need to meet my newly arrived friend." AJ bow before leaving, as he walk closer to Donghae, he can sense a bad news will be told by him.


"Bro, how was it?" AJ look calm on the surface but deep inside, he feel anxious.


"Hey, can we talk later? You have a party here, remember?" Donghae said to him, he dont want to ruin AJ mood.


"Just spill it Hae." he said sternly, his toned were dangerous and it making Donghae flinched.


"I think this persin is beyond mad, I highly suggesting you to leave this country for awhile before the police manage to catch him." Donghae isn't fond of AJ expressionless face right now.


"I need the details of what the apartment management told you."


"Someone break in your apartment again and all of your stuff were destroyed, the management will pay for the loss as well as giving you a new unit to stay but the construction is still under progress so you need to wait for few months for that."


"Anything else you wanted to tell me?" Donghae shook his head, he left the bloody wording that wrote on the walls. He knew AJ is affected enough by the earlier incident at the company.


"Enjoy yourself here Hae, I'll have to go back to the Jung." AJ just walk silently to Krystal side.


"Work problem babe?" AJ sigh and nod weakly.


"Can you forget about works for tonight first? That frown of your face made you look ugly"


"Are you saying that I look handsome with my smile?" AJ cockily said.


"Tchh, conceited much llama? I never said so." Krystal playing along.


"Meanie" he pouted and receive a pinch on his cheek by his fiance.


"Let's get something to eat okay? You barely have anything since this morning." AJ only nod and followed Krystal to the buffet table, she point at the food and AJ will put it on the plate. AJ seems to forget about his problem for awhile as he begin to smile alongside Krystal, the party were a success. The food, the cake, the beverages and even the special prrformance that prepared by the hotel satisfy all of the guest that attending. There were no media or reporter invited as Krystal request, she doesn't want to expose her parents face to the media. As the party ended, AJ drove Krystal home.


"Princess, I'm going off to Hae house." Krystal squint her eyes while looking at AJ suspiciously.


"On this hour? Why dont you just have a talk tomorrow?" AJ sighed and took his phone, he called Donghae and told him that they going to have a talk tomorrow.


"There, all done now. Let's go inside." AJ were a bit paranoid and keep glancing around as if someone is looking at them, Krystal had a lot in her mind when she saw AJ behaving weirdly.


"You seems a bit strange since Taeyang talk to you, are you hiding something from me?" AJ quickly shook his head, Krystal become more convinced with her thought. AJ is an open book to her after being with him for so long, she know AJ are bad in lying. But she choose to let it slip for tonight since both of them are tired.


"Let's get inside and sleep, you still have to go to works tomorrow." as if it was on que, AJ body felt worned out. After having a quick bath, Krystal snuggles on his chest and both of them drifted to dreamland.


Their deep sleep were disturbed by a noise outside the house, Krystal quickly wore a sweater while AJ rush outside. He saw a fire infront of the Jungs gate, he immediately fired up when he saw his picture were burnt.


"What is... Oh my god." Jessica block Krystal from the view, AJ is shaking in anger.


Beep!


From: Unknown


How does it feel to watch your own picture on fire AJ? Leave Krystal now or you will be the 1 who will be burnt next, stop being so stubborn.


Krystal were holding AJ phone, her eyes widen when she read it.


Beep!


Another message received, Krystal hand were shaking as she read it.


From: Unknown


Your apartment, your office and now infront of Krystal's house. You wouldn't want her to get hurt right? Your choice.


Everything make sense now, AJ refuse to let Krystal come to his apartment and his weird behaviour when they reach home earlier as well as his worried look at the party. She wanted to know how much this person had been threatening her fiance, she suddenly felt worried that AJ will left her. Her finger were about to tap the delete tab but Jessica stop her.


"Unnie, I dont want him to see this."


"Dont Soojung, he have to know about this."


"But he might leave me, you know how his mind work." she is on the edge of tearing.


"This might help the police to trace this person, the only way to solve this is to catch whoever that threatening him." she said convincing Krystal, the younger Jung nod weakly. She went to AJ side and hug him.


"I already call Hae, why dont we get inside first?" AJ didnt move an inch even when Krystal tug his wrist, he blankly watch the picture of him slowly burnt.


"Babe.. Please?" She is now pleading to him but she got no reaction from him so she decide to stand next to him until her parents and Donghae came to him.


"AJ buddy, you okay?" Donghae asked worriedly, he asked Jessica about the whole incident and thr older Jung explain it from the start. Yuri and her member came as well, Jessica inform them about it as well.


"Sir, we going to need you to come with us to the station." a police officer came and only by then AJ show some response. He change his clothes and bring his phone along, he told Krystal to stay even when the girl insisting on tagging along.


"I'll be here as soon as I finish, just go inside with the others." AJ were being too calm in this, Donghae and Taeyang are now alerted with it.


"Get inside now Krys, we will follow him and make sure to drive him home." Donghae said to her, Jessica were about to argue to let Krystal came along but Ailee stop her.


"Just drag your sister in, you dont want her to witness him in this state. Trust me."


"Then let me come with them." Ailee were about to argue but Jessica glare were enough to make her agree.


"Soojung, get inside. I'll come with them."


"But unnie"


"Get.inside." Krystal stomp her feet while followed by her parents and Ailee, Yuri, Tiffany and Taeyeon followed Jessica and the rest stay at the Jungs house. Krystal watch as AJ get into the police car and disappear from her sight.


"Why dont AJ just let me come with him? I'm his fiance!" she rambling to her parents, Ailee sighed before answering.


"You dont want to see his other side Krys, I can assure you that he wont be the kind and caring person when he is angry." everyone turn their attention to Ailee.


"What do you mean?"


"Did you see his blank and calm looks earlier?" everyone nod and Ailee continue.


"He is trying to keep his cool, he can be so scary when he is mad. Especially when something happen to the people that he care." all of them were in silent when Ailee told them about her ex that exposing her half naked picture in the internet when Ailee broke their relationship.


"If Hae, Taeyang and the Madden twins didn't stop him, that jerk were already buried 6 feet under. He beat him until his face were almost cant be recognize."


"What is the progress on this case now?" AJ asked as soon as they got into the station.


"We had been doing the investigation as soon as you report the case few month ago but it was stopped for awhile when the 1 incharge were on leave." Donghae suddenly put his hand on AJ shoulder, he know AJ will lashed out.


"With all due respect officer, why dont anyone continue on it even when the incharge is on leave?" the officer were obviously taking the case lightly, his answer finally made AJ explode.


"That's because the person that threatening him didnt make any move on him until tonight and we had a lot of high profile case to be solve now."


"Are you kidding me? Just because we weren't a politician or influential people you taking our case lightly? Aren't our safety is as important as others?" AJ hit the table, he is slowly losing his composure. This side of scared Jessica and the others.


"You want to wait until someone were harm or worst dead until you finally move your ass? What the fuck were you doing all this time? My apartment were broke in and all of my stuff were badly damaged, my office too. Now this person is moving to my fiance house and burning things there! I'm asking you again, what is the progress that you made!" he stood up and spat out angrily, the officer were paled on seeing AJ reaction.


"I was giving all of my cooperation to you, I move out from my own house. You said you going to do further investigation and living there will put me in a dangerous situation but what about now?! Dont give me a bullshit by telling me that you were doing yout best because I cant see any progress from your side." Taeyang hold AJ arm to calm him.


"We will try our best for this sir." AJ let out a mocking chuckle.


"You only going to try now?" he is now spitting verbal words in english, his anger had took over him. Donghae and Taeyang trying their best to calm him down.


"Take a deep breath AJ, calm down"


"How the fuck am I suppose to be calm when this idiot weren't doing their work? You saw the text Hae, this person going to harm my fiance!"


"But still, you need to calm down. You are not letting them to do their job when you keep lashing out to them."


"Tell me how much they are doing their work now? I give them 2 fucking month Taeyang, I stayed in hotel and sleep in my office so none of you will be hurt. I even went to Aussie so they could hunt this person down." the others are oblivious with their conversation except of Tiffany and Jessica.


"Give them more time, why dont we had a talk tomorrow? The longer we stay here, Krystal will be more worried and who know what will the phsyco do when you're away from her." Donghae using Krystal to calm AJ down and it does help him, AJ now brething heavily but definitely calmer.


"I will need to talk to your superior officer." AJ said sternly, the officer that sitting in front of him sweating hard. This is the first time he is handling this kind of case. He wanted to be the one who in charge but failed miserably, he call of his superior as AJ request.


"Do you need anything officer Lee?" another police officer came in, his look is rather intimidating.


"I'm AJ and I was the one who requesting for assistance."


"I'm Inspector Kim, what can I help you AJ shii?"


"I had file a report here few months ago, someone had been threatening me and sending letters to my apartment and company. There had been no progress until today, this person broke into my apartment and office and damaging all of my stuff. And hours ago, this person appear in front of my fiance house and burning things outside the gates." he show Inspector Kim the messages he got from the person.


"So you were saying this had been happening for few months now?" AJ nod his head.


"Officer Lee, I want the all the files on this case on my table in an hour. And I would have a talk with you too, give me all the info of everyone that involved in this case as well as the officer that in charge. Now move!" Donghae having a talk with Inspector Kim while AJ taking a quick rest outside the room.


"AJ.." the guy were startled ad he only notice Jessica and the others presence.


"Hey Jess, you shouldn't be here." Jessica and Tiffany gave him a comforting hug.


"I was here on behalf of my sister, I called her earlier and she told me she wont sleep until she know that you were fine."


"I'm fine Jess, sorry for dragging everyone in my problem. I will hire bodyguards for all of you."


"Why dont you hire 1 for yourself, this person might hurt you."


"We'll talk about this tomorrow, let's pray that the media didn't find out about this" after few more hours, they are heading back home. Donghae and Taeyang drove him off to the Jung resident. As expected, Krystal were wide awake when they went inside the house. The others already knock off in sleep at the living room.


"How is it babe?" Krystal asked as she hug him, AJ gave him a faint smile. Jessica signal them to went into their room for a talk.


"Everything gonna be alright, I will hire someone to be your bodyguard and you cant say no on that. This is at least what I can do you assure your safety, okay princess?"


"Okay, but you wont leave me right?" AJ look at her in surprise.


"Where is that even came from baby? I'm not leaving you." AJ place a soft kiss on her head, his arm around her waist. Rocking her body side to side slowly.


"Dont leave me baby, I love you." AJ look at Krystal lovingly, his eyes is telling it all.


"I love you Krystal Jung, I wont ever let anything get in between us not even this maniac. I'm not planning on leaving you, not now, not ever. So stop saying such thing, okay princess?" he can feel Krystal nod her head from his chest.

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