Chapter-2
Hea-Young Pov:
"...so, you have to give a High note in this chorus. Understand?" The music producer, Joe Kyung asked while looking at me.
Wait! What was he saying again?
I mentally facepalmed, knowing if I say I didn't hear anything, Producer- SSI will lash out at me for not paying attention for the third time.
"응 프로듀서 삼촌"( Yes, producer SSI) I answered him, trying to conceal my hesitant but seems like I dig out my own grave while doing that. He squints his eyes, not believing me. Hence, His eyes glared at me at the next moment, more like pierced into my soul. " 누구를 속이려고 합니까? 나는 당신이 그 상황에 있거나 ... 거짓말을하지 않는 한 한국어로 말하지 않는다는 것을 알고 있다고 생각했습니다!"
(who are you trying to fool? I thought you knew that you never talk in Korean unless you are in those circumstances or….speaking lies?) He scowled at me while my grimacing face looked down. "Kim Hea-Young, you better not show laziness again. If you do it again, I will report it to your manager and you know the consequences. " I froze in my seat, looking at the statue.
No, I can't afford to get in trouble. Or else, I will miss this chance. Huff! I have to be on my good side.
"삼촌, I was only daydreaming. Will you punish me so severely just because of this minor mistake?" I showed him my infamous puppy eyes, hoping he would melt. And yes! He melted…I smirked hideously, not wanting him to see it.
Hahaha! No one can save from this worldwide fame.
He looked at me and shook his head while sighing. I guess my aegyo won't again. Victory! Grinning at him, I said,'' Thanks! Thanks! Samson. This will be the last time." I saluted him jokingly.
Knock! knock!
Hah? Who the hell is knocking at this time?
Usually, no one bothers Joe Kyung ssi~, when he practically forbids them not to. Geez! Who in the right mind came today to be slaughtered?
I looked up to Somjon, only to gulp at his face. I guess I have to purchase some funeral attire shortly.
Ding! Ding!
A notification rang out of nowhere. Joe Kyung SSI looked at me confusingly, "휴대전화 알림이야?" (is it your phone's notification?)He glanced at my phone then back at me.
I took out my phone and widened my eyes. hey! It's my notification. A blush crept under my cheeks. Pabo! Hea-Young. "Sorry, sonjon" I apologised to him, flustered at myself. I got up from my seat, walking to the door. When the door suddenly cast out, making me jump.
Geez, can't a girl walk peacefully!
I looked up to see a staff panting, behind him two more staff looking a bit shocked. What can I say to them when I, myself got scared so badly? I gazed down at the dead door, crashed into a few pieces.
Thank god!!! I wasn't there. Or else I would be the one lying on the floor. I grimaced at my thoughts. I was not ready for this deadly attack so early.
"도대체 왜 그렇게 문을 두드리는 거지?"(why the hell were you people bashing at the door so much?) Producer-nim barked at the staff, making me regret why I was staying in this room for so long. So, I turned to them and bowed in gratitude. "안녕히 가세요!"(Goodbye) I practically fled out of the studio after I said that.
While walking towards the cafeteria, I decided to check my messages from earlier.
Manager Park: Hae-young!
Manager Park: Report in the president's cabin immediately.
Manager Park: Don't be late!
Just like that, my mood dropped instantly. Why is the president calling for me? I didn't do any trouble again, right? As far as I remember, I don't make any trouble. And wait, how can I even make it, when my beloved manager confiscated my devices! I pout, remembering the time when the manager got to know about the random post I posted on Instagram for pranking on my fans.
But yeah, thanks to her, I was saved from the penalty. If you are wondering, what's the penalty and why do we even have this type of rule here?
M&S Entertainment is one of the rising agencies in Seoul, South Korea. The owner is a couple, Min Su Hyeon and Soo Hyun. It's been nearly 5 years since this agency was established. Unfortunately, 2 years ago when I debuted in August as a solo artist, Madam Soo Hyun fell into an unknown disease but it was not disclosed in the public, not even to our agency. So, Min Su Hyeon had to carry the agency on his own.
I like Hyun unnie personally as she was a mom figure to all the trainees, solo artists or bands while Hyeon Oppa is a bit….how can I explain? You know a serious person. His goal is to make us famous by hook or crook and place this company in one of the best forms of entertainment as soon as possible.
I sighed as I gathered my things up, tucking a hair strand behind my ear, a habit when I am anxious. I called the staff to take my things to my makeup room as I was busy.
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I knocked at the door, feeling uneasy suddenly. A Staff opened the door, disclosing a luxurious and beautiful room.
Looks like President -Nim again changed the architect of his room.
The staff took me to his cabin. I felt my hands in sweats as soon as I entered the room. But the room was empty.
Wait, where are they?!
" Hello, Miss Hae-Young" I jumped at the Italian scent voice. I looked around the room, found our President sitting on the couch, a magazine in his hands.
I forgot to say, our president is half Italian. That's why his accent is a bit deep. And gosh! I am prey to Italian scents and had an urge to learn them. But who will teach me with a busy schedule?
" Hello, Mr President." I awkwardly mumbled as I bowed him at a 90 degrees angle. I don't recall why but his monotonous tone constantly caught me off-guard. He glimpsed at me for a second then again looked at his magazine.
Way to make it awkward.
"I heard you are being lazy again. So, I thought about chit-chatting with you for a while like in old times." He spat his words at me while I was looking down, shivered at his words especially the old times. I suddenly didn't feel nice. I also didn't like his tone.
His words only remind me....of that.
Ugh! Why the hell did he have to mention this anyway?
"I am ashamed of my mistake. Please forgive me. And I realize I shouldn't have done that. It's just….its just I am tired with my tight schedule. And the fact I didn't finish my graduation always stings me. "Unknowingly, I poured out my genuine sentiments to him, still feeling it was useless to say these to someone who doesn't mind about you.
I looked up to see him staring at me, eyes empty. His eyes are like this since Hyun Unnie is not here. Blank and…..emotionless.
Sometimes, I feel bad for him, knowing how much he loves Hyun Unnie but still, fate decided something else." If you think your infamous melodramatic act can win my sympathy then you are mistaken. You had been told that you can't do your graduation until you debut before you sign the agreement".
Blink Blink
Huh? "So, the rumours were right. You are indeed a vicious, cruel person." I gritted my teeth, calming myself from yelling.
Pathetic! So, pathetic. If I were to figure out this person then I would never sign up here. It's only because I loved Hyun Unnie and her glorious talents.
He seemed to have narrowed his darkened eyes, ok, I take back whatever I said. I don't want to be ruined so soon. "If you have so problem with me then you can leave the company and compensate 1 million dollars to us."
As I said, I didn't want to ruin it so soon. I didn't think he will be so serious with this. Geez! Rumours are not always false.
"Oppa, you are telling me to leave the company. You didn't even think about what Hyun unnie would say if you make me leave this company." I smugly smiled at his deadpanned look.
Here goes my trump card!
"You only say Oppa, when you force me with this. Okay!Okay! I understood, I will submit your admission to any prestigious school I'm Seoul. " " Nope!" I denied it immediately. "Now, what?!" He groaned, as his face irritatingly gazed at me. I grinned with excitement. "You have to let me go to forces to study. And only for three years".
He looked at me with shocked eyes. What? What did I even say to have him these saucers eyes? "Hae-Young, you are not allowed to study there. And can you tell me, who will bear these expenses?"
Such a stingy person.
"So, you are saying this because of money, but why can't you just let me study there for three years. And about the money. I am quite sure that I profited you guys so much that you can carry my expenses!" I frustratedly sat down on the other couch, arms folded.
"Hae-Young, we both know what my answer is. It's a no"
Like I will listen or ever listened.
"Yes"
"No"
"Yup"
"No"
"It's a yes."
That's it. He called for this.
"I prefer to finish my graduation peacefully. I don't wish to be called illiterate just because I debut at an early age. Three years is what I need, then I will be back as per the contract."
He sighed and nodded, making me land in nine clouds.
"감사 해요! 감사 해요!"(Thanks!Thanks!) I yelled out of happiness. "Welcome, now get out!" I didn't waste a single moment and left the room. "오빠 언니가 사랑하는 거 알아!" (Oppa, I know you love unnie very much). I told him before getting out.
Yayaya! So, USA, here I am coming.
I can hear him yelling though. I laughed at myself.
Jeez! Hae-Young ah, you have to get in trouble less!
I was in ninth clouds when my phone rang.
Who is it? Ah! It's manager unnie.
A huge smile broke out from my face as I received it.
Me: Hello! Unnie.
Manager Unnie: Wow! Seems like miss little Hae-Youngie is in a happy mood.
Me: Of course I am!
Manager Unnie: BTW, what happened in the president's house. Sorry, I couldn't come because something holds me up.
Me: No problem unnie! An amazing thing happened in this miracle entertainment.
Manager Unnie: Why? What happened?
And I started to tell her every single detail of what happened.
I think it's the best day of my life.