Chapter 161: Breaking Point
“I like you, I want to be with you always, you…”
Knock, knock, knock—
A knock on the door interrupted Angel’s confession.
It was Angel’s manager, a young woman in her early twenties. “It’s almost time for the third rehearsal, Miss Konjou, are you in there?”
Angel ignored her, her gaze fixed on Lena.
Lena’s heart pounded in her chest, and she forced a smile. “W-what is it? Is it about work? Go ahead, I’ll be fine, haha…”
“Answer me first.”
Angel studied Lena’s face, searching for an answer.
Lena couldn’t stand this, was a confession really that important?
They were already engaged, had even slept together, even if their marriage was built on lies, Angel didn’t have to expose it, disrupting this delicate balance.
Lena couldn’t understand her own anxiety, her confusion.
“Miss Konjou? Miss Konjou!”
The voice outside grew more urgent, as if about to break down the door.
Angel understood her manager’s concern; after all, a popular idol alone in a locked room, anyone would be worried.
But Angel had considered this, opening the door slightly, giving her manager a “fierce” look.
“Wait for me, I have some personal matters to attend to, ten minutes.”
“Personal matters?”
Sarah, confused, didn’t have time to ask before the door slammed shut.
She stared at the locked door, recalling Angel’s expression…
Hmm…
As a former fan turned manager, Sarah decided it was best to keep her distance.
Don’t ask, don’t pry, it would only lead to trouble.
“Sarah! Rehearsal is about to start, Miss Konjou is…”
A young assistant rushed over, about to knock, but Sarah grabbed her arm. “Ow, ow, ow—! Sarah, I’m sorry, I’m sorry!”
“Don’t disturb Miss Konjou, she needs some quiet time,” Sarah said, releasing the assistant’s arm.
“What’s wrong…?”
The assistant rubbed her arm, looking at Sarah’s face, then at the dance studio door, a sudden realization dawning on her. She whispered, “Is it that Lena again?”
“I can’t say, but rehearsal has to wait until Miss Konjou is finished with her personal matters.”
Sarah sent the assistant to inform the other departments, then waited outside the door…
…
Meanwhile, inside the dance studio,
Angel pushed Lena to the ground, her foot on Lena’s stomach, her arms crossed, her expression cold. “You have to give me an explanation.”
“An explanation for what?”
Lena lay flat, feeling Angel’s foot move across her stomach, then stopping at a sensitive spot. “Wait, we can talk about this!”
“Hurry up, don’t make me wait… idiot!”
“Fine…”
Lena frowned, thinking, then said, “Uh, what was your question again?”
“I knew it! I knew you were stalling!” Angel’s anger flared, and she stomped down, the arch of her foot pressing against Lena, a practiced movement.
“Hiss—”
Lena gasped, unsure if it was from pain or something else…
Angel’s foot was light, the pressure minimal, just a warning.
But Lena couldn’t seem to get up, Angel’s foot like a leech, draining her strength, her gaze fixed on the beautiful sight of Angel’s legs.
Angel shifted her position, standing over Lena’s head, her legs spread.
Lena’s vision darkened.
“Do you remember now?”
Angel placed her hands on the floor behind her, slowly applying pressure.
Her foot continued its movements, every inch of her stocking utilized, such a difficult pose easy for a skilled idol.
“If you don’t answer, the interrogation will continue.”
“I’ll talk…”
Lena’s nose brushed against Angel’s smooth stocking, and she sighed. “It’s just a simple question, why so angry?”
“You just want to see me defeated, you’ve won, I admit defeat, now admit your true feelings.”
Angel gritted her teeth.
She had become like this because of Lena, because Lena had been so kind to her…
Yes, if Lena hadn’t been so gentle, she wouldn’t have fallen for her, if Lena had been as ruthless as before, taking away her freedom, keeping her as a pet, she wouldn’t be in this predicament.
Angel didn’t want to maintain this balance anymore, she wanted Lena to admit her love, not just a contract, not just empty words.
“Say you love me,” her voice trembled. “Say you like me, let’s get married, okay?”
“This is love~~~”
Lena started singing, her playful tone hiding a hint of seriousness.
The melody was unfamiliar to Angel, but using lyrics to express her feelings was clearly an attempt to avoid the question.
Lena, were you so unwilling to admit your feelings?
Or was she simply not worthy…
Angel’s eyes were filled with sorrow, a heartbreak from being rejected by the one she loved.
“Leaving already?”
“This is pointless,” Angel said coldly, walking towards the door.
She didn’t look back, she couldn’t bear to see Lena’s face, she would cry…
“Go to hell with your stupid jokes!!!”
With those words, Angel stormed out of the room.
Tears streamed down her face as she ran, Sarah watching in stunned silence as Angel disappeared down the hallway.
Then, Lena emerged from the dance studio, her expression awkward. “Um… hello.”
“What happened to Miss Konjou…?”
Sarah asked cautiously.
Their relationship had seemed so good, Angel had even publicly declared their love at the last press conference, despite the initial controversy, Sarah had managed to steer the narrative, everything seemed fine.
Sarah also knew Lena’s identity, so she didn’t pry, only speculating silently.
They must have had a fight…
“I said something she didn’t like, my fault, sorry for the trouble,” Lena said with a wry smile.
Her smile seemed forced, only Lena could make the usually gentle and strong Angel storm off like that…
“I see.” Sarah, still skeptical, prioritized Angel’s well-being, running after her.
The empty hallway fell silent.
Only Lena remained, standing there.
For a long time, she didn’t move.
“Relationships are so troublesome, tsk…”
