Chapter 428 Life of a Criminal (3)
Seobin was stunned for a moment that he forgot his lines.
June said those words differently from the original actor. While the original actor was filled with rage when he delivered that particular line, June said it so softly—like he truly believed he deserved that kind of punishment. Seobin only snapped back to reality when June nudged him softly. He cleared his throat, almost in disbelief that he had broken out of character because of an idol who didn't even have any experience in acting. "Then, I deserve it too," Seobin said in an equally vulnerable voice. June sighed and massaged his temples, getting ready for the monologue that touched the hearts of many. He turned away from Seobin, unable to meet his eyes. He glanced down at his script but quickly brought it down, already recalling the words in the back of his mind. "Ten years," he started off. "Ten years of solitude. Ten years of missed opportunities. Ten years of dreams slipping away like sand through my fingers." June sighed deeply, staring off into the distance. "You see, the world outside continued while I was stuck in those four walls. I became a mere spectator, with the gaps in the bars serving as my only connection to a life that once was. Cruel, right? They placed bars in the prison so criminals could see what they had missed. Maybe then, they'll be able to repent." "I saw the sun dip below the horizon, casting its shine on a world that increasingly became distant. The laughter, the freedom, the taste of fresh air became a luxury for me," he continued. Seobin focused on June, feeling something different from the young idol. It was as if he wasn't acting anymore. "But, perhaps, the cruelest part of this existence isn't the physical prison that surrounded me. It's the prison that takes root within my own mind." Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience
The room turned silent, and they felt like they were watching a completely different film.
However, the feeling was there, and June was able to execute it beyond their expectations. "I've grown accustomed to this life, the routine, the predictability," he whispered, almost to himself.
Casper smirked as he crossed his arms in front of his chest and leaned back against the chair. "I told you," he boasted. Seobin smiled and patted June's back.
"That was great," he complimented. "I think we should work together on a project soon." June softly shook his head. Again, the role he undertook just now didn't really feel like acting. It just felt like he was speaking from the heart. Hana felt her heart race inside her chest as she watched Seobin and June freely converse.
Her current leading man was in front, yet her gaze was only focused on the idol she trained with in the past.
Seobin went back to his seat with a small smile, still feeling the thrill of their acting performance just now. Then, Minho cleared his throat, making the room turn silent. "June," he started off. "That monologue just now—did you create some of it?"
