Three days had passed since Chris collapsed after the concert.
His condition had improved considerably. The fever had disappeared. The cough had become less frequent. His appetite had finally returned.
But the doctors remained firm.
"No performances. No rehearsals. No travel. At least for several more days."
Chris sighed after hearing the same instructions for what felt like the hundredth time.
"I’ve officially become everyone’s patient."
Liliana smiled while arranging his medicine.
"You have. And you’re a terrible patient."
Chris laughed.
"I only complained twice today."
"Three times."
"I was counting."
He surrendered immediately.
"Fine. I complained three times."
The room filled with soft laughter.
Outside the hospital room, however, things remained busy.
Matthew had gathered the company’s senior staff inside one of the hospital’s conference rooms.
Matthew placed several newspapers across the table.
Every headline looked similar.
PULSE’S CHRIS ST. CLAIRE RECOVERING
FANS CONTINUE WAITING OUTSIDE PARIS HOSPITAL
LILIANA STAYS BY HIS SIDE
Matthew quietly looked around.
"They deserve an update."
Everyone nodded.
Robin agreed. "They’ve respected our privacy. They’ve waited patiently. It’s time."
Matthew folded his hands together.
"We’ll release an official statement."
Robin smiled.
"I actually have another idea."
Everyone looked at him.
Robin connected his tablet to the large television.
A short montage immediately began playing. The room watched quietly.
The first clip showed everyone boarding the private plane in Aurelia.
Nathan waving excitedly toward the camera.
Emily teasing everyone.
River accidentally dropping his passport before picking it up in embarrassment.
Everyone laughed.
The next clip, Chris quietly sleeping while Liliana covered him with a blanket during the long flight.
Another.
Nicole teaching Helena Korean phrases.
Rose and Aaron laughing during rehearsal.
Emily chasing Nathan because he kept borrowing her sunglasses.
Amanda smiled. "We recorded all of that?"
Robin nodded. "Our media team never stopped filming."
The montage continued.
Paris.
The meeting with the French President.
Rhythm’s rehearsals in preparation for their first global appearance.
Behind-the-scenes laughter during luxury campaigns.
Emily fixing everyone’s clothes before photoshoots.
Nathan repeatedly getting lost inside hotels.
River secretly practicing his confession speech in front of a mirror before immediately panicking when someone entered.
The room burst into laughter.
River covered his face.
"Delete that."
"No."
Emily answered immediately.
"Never."
Then, the concert.
Robin paused the video.
"This..." He smiled. "...isn’t just tour footage. It’s our story."
Silence filled the room.
Matthew slowly nodded. "I understand."
Robin continued.
"We’ve always shown polished performances. But, what if fans also saw the people behind the artists?"
Amanda smiled. "They’d love it."
Leo agreed. "They’ve supported us for years. They deserve something real."
Matthew looked toward Robin.
"Release it."
The title appeared online that evening.
PULSE WORLD TOUR VLOG #1 – PARIS
Within minutes, millions clicked.
The vlog opened with the sunrise over Aurelia Airport.
The members joking while boarding the aircraft.
Nathan proudly announcing,
"My first European tour!"
Emily immediately answering,
"And probably your first European panic attack."
The comments instantly filled with laughter.
The next scenes showed thirteen peaceful hours on the plane.
Liliana preparing meals for everyone.
River quietly helping Nicole carry trays.
Rose falling asleep against the airplane window.
Chris secretly taking candid photographs of Liliana while she wasn’t looking.
Fans noticed everything.
"He looks at her like she’s his whole world."
"They’re so natural together."
"She really takes care of everyone."
Then came Paris.
The luxury campaigns and funny behind-the-scenes moments.
Emily arguing with photographers because she wanted perfect lighting.
Rhythm’s nervous first rehearsal.
Chris practicing his confession while Leo kept pretending to cry dramatically.
The confession itself. Emily was seen crying before anyone else. Nathan nervously pacing. And Robin whispering,
"At last, he said it."
Then Chris and Liliana’s awkward moment after the confession.
The audience watched behind the scene footage of the Prada campaign.
The comments exploded.
"I’M CRYING."
"THIS IS EVEN BETTER."
"WE DIDN’T SEE THIS ANGLE."
"SEEING CHRIS PRACTICE HIS CONFESSION FELT MORE REAL."
Within hours, the vlog surpassed fifty million views.
The following afternoon, another upload appeared.
PULSE WORLD TOUR VLOG #2 – THE CONCERT
The tone immediately felt different.
The opening remained cheerful. But it showed the intense preparation of Pulse and Rhythm.
It also highlighted Nicolo’s photoshoots and luxury campaigns.
Everyone watched a lot of behind-the-scenes laughter and genuine closeness of the group.
Then, the atmosphere changed.
A clip showed Chris quietly coughing during breakfast, and Liliana touching his forehead.
The camera immediately stopped recording. The screen faded to black.
Simple white text appeared.
The following footage is shared with Chris’ permission.
The next scene showed the hotel doctor examining him.
Robin discussing postponing rehearsals.
Chris quietly insisting,
"I’ll be okay."
Then another clip. It was Liliana speaking with Mary.
"I’m cancelling today’s campaigns."
Mary asked,
"Are you sure?"
Liliana smiled gently.
"He’s my priority."
The internet immediately flooded with emotional comments.
"I don’t think they have to confirm their relationship."
"This is love."
"No campaign is more important."
"Actions speak louder than words."
The vlog continued.
Liliana preparing ginger tea, organizing medicine and checking Chris’s temperature.
Emily leaving for the fashion event while hugging Liliana.
Then, backstage before the concert, the video showed Liliana arranging the medicine while the nurse checked on Chris.
Chris quietly drinking ginger juice without complaining.
Nathan whispering to the camera,
"I’ve never seen him listen to anyone this much."
Everyone laughed.
Finally, the concert.
Instead of dramatic editing, the vlog showed quiet moments backstage.
As Chris returned after every performance, Liliana immediately checked his temperature.
It also showed Liliana handing him warm water and adjusting his microphone. While the doctor watched carefully nearby.
Then, without showing the actual collapse, the screen once again faded gently to black.
Another message appeared.
Chris completed the concert because he wanted to keep his promise to the fans.
Please don’t imitate him. Health should always come first.
The next scene showed the hospital.
The flowers, the meals prepared by fans and the children’s drawings were organized by Liliana. Fans quietly praying outside.
Finally, the camera entered Chris’s hospital room.
He looked noticeably better. Still pale, still recovering. But smiling.
Liliana sat beside him.
Chris looked directly into the camera.
"I’m sorry for worrying everyone."
He smiled weakly.
"I thought I could push myself. I was wrong."
He looked toward Liliana before continuing.
"I realized something. Concerts can always be rescheduled."
"But..." He smiled at his wife. "The people waiting for me, can’t."
Liliana gently smiled at him. Then she looked toward the camera.
"Thank you. For every flower, every prayer, letter and message." She smiled warmly. "He read them. All of them."
Chris nodded. "And I’ll recover. So..."
He chuckled softly.
"Please eat well. Sleep well. And promise me you’ll take care of yourselves too."
Before the vlog ended, one more unseen moment appeared. A clip from earlier that day inside the hospital lounge.
Audrey and Catherine stood facing each other, voices raised.
"You always think you’re right!" Audrey snapped.
"And you always act like you know better than everyone!" Catherine shot back.
Mary stepped between them quickly.
"Girls, stop. This isn’t the time—"
"Of course you’d say that," Audrey interrupted, frustration clear in her voice.
"You always take her side."
Catherine crossed her arms.
"See? Even now. You have favorites."
Mary looked stunned.
"That’s not true. I’m trying to keep things calm—"
But neither of them listened.
The tension lingered until Liliana quietly entered the room. She didn’t raise her voice. She didn’t argue.
Instead, the next clip showed her in the hospital kitchen, carefully preparing dishes.
She cooked Audrey’s favorite pasta and Catherine’s preferred soup.
When she returned, she simply placed the meals in front of them.
"Eat first," she said gently.
Silence followed.
The anger slowly softened.
Audrey looked down at her plate.
"...You remembered."
"No. It’s because Mary told me about it. She takes notes of everything about you."
Catherine hesitated before sitting down.
"...Thank you."
Then Audrey and Catherine shyly looked at Mary. "We’re really sorry."
Mary exhaled in relief. She smiled before joining them at the dining table.
No more shouting. Just quiet understanding.
The scene faded out softly. The vlog ended with one final scene.
The hospital window overlooking Paris at sunset.
Simple words appeared across the screen.
The journey continues...
See you in our next destination.
By midnight, the vlog had become the most-viewed travel documentary released by an entertainment company that year.
The public loved it. Because the fans didn’t just see international idols.
They saw young people laughing, working, arguing, supporting one another, and caring deeply for each other.
Behind the spotlight, they had found something even more precious than fame.
They had found family.
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