Then we laughed again. The other customers were already looking at our table because of our noise.
Our departure arrived at six o'clock in the afternoon. I stood up and said goodbye and that I was just going to pee for a while. I also brought my bag to fix it.
When I got to the restroom, I immediately did what I had to do. Then I washed my hands. I also retouched slightly. Because I will be home later.
When I came out of the restroom, I was stunned by what I saw next to our table.
Ethan with his back to me and Riki!
Why are they here? Are they going to do something live? Why did they get out?
I looked at the counter to see who was with them who might be HBLE staff. But I didn't see anything.
They are both holding their phones. It looks like they are waiting for an order.
How do I get there? They can't see me! But why can't they see me?
I also do not know!
"Lily!" Cali called me and sent me to our table.
Even the one at the other table looked at me. I immediately entered the restroom again.
I just texted them both that there was an emergency so I was leaving right away. I went through the fire exit.
I made it back to HBLE safely. I immediately went to my capsule. Because I'm nervous too.
I sat on my bed and took off my shoes. Then I lay in bed. Hi. It's a bad day.
Actually, things have been going badly in my life since I assisted at Starland.
I was about to close my eyes when my phone vibrated. I see I have a text from Wella.
Wella:
Girl! Someone is looking for you here! Handsome!!
What I read woke me up.
Me:
Huh? who?
Wella:
The one at the table next to us! Looking for you. Do you like this?
Shit! That's Ethan for sure.
I called Wella because I was restless.
"Hello, Lily?
"Shh! Well, get off the table first," I said.
"Huh? Why? Someone is looking for you here. Where are you? Are you home?"
"Yes, I'm here-"
"Is that Miss Lily?
My heart beat faster because of Ethan's question.
Why is he looking for me? Why does he know me?
"Yes, Brother. Do you know Lily?"
"No! So don't talk about that. Don't say anything about me, okay? Don't entertain me. Please Wella."
"I don't know what's going on but, okay. Just explain it next time okay?"
"Yes, thank you. Don't say that I work at HBLE, okay? Thank you."
Then I hung up.
What does Ethan need from me?
The next day I just locked myself in my capsule. Because my work starts tomorrow.
I added hot water to my stock of instant noodles. I have a mini fridge here inside. Then I also have an electric stove.
I have also filled out the folder that miss Stacey gave me. Then now I'm waiting for the website where I'm going to take the exam to load. I have three exams this last sem.
When I pass all that, I will be in my third year of the next school year.
I blew the noodles before I took a bite.
* * *
After my exam, I cleaned my capsule. I was in the middle of cleaning when my cellphone rang.
I stopped mopping and took out my phone. I have a text from Cali.
Cali:
Girl, the pogi is back! Looking for you here in Mark's office!
Ethan is back? Why? What does it need for me?
Me:
Why?
Cali immediately replied.
Cali:
I don't know! He and Mark were inside the office.
Me:
Come in and gossip.
Cali:
Who is it?
Me:
Come in to find out.
Cali didn't reply for two minutes so I just finished cleaning.
I took a shower and had dinner but Cali still didn't reply.
That's why I fell asleep early. Also, I have work tomorrow.
* * *
I have already taken the elevator down to the seventh floor. I'm a little nervous because it's another job. I will change again.
After I got to the floor, I immediately went to GT's office.
"Good morning," I greeted those there.
"Good morning Iris!"
"Good morning."
I smiled at those who greeted me and went to miss Stacey's office.
I knocked before entering. I saw miss Stacey putting on lipstick and smiled when she saw me.
"You're early, Iris!"
I went in front of his table and sat down.
"It's embarrassing when I'm late. I'm new here," I said shyly.
"No, it's okay. That's understandable, Iris. Anyway, did you have breakfast before you came here?"
"Uh, I don't have breakfast. I only have coffee and bread for breakfast."
Miss Stacey nodded. Then he ordered me to get the make-up kit that was with him.
It's black in color and quite big.
Then there was a knock on the door.
"Miss, Dionysus is already downstairs," said the knocker.
"Okay. Please come in Grace, I'll introduce you to Iris."
Grace came in and smiled at him.
"Grace, Iris is the new one in the overall department. Iris, Grace is my assistance."
"Hello, do you know that Miss Stacey has been wanting to take you here for a long time?"
I shyly smiled before nodding.
"Oh hey! Let's go girls!"
Then we went down to face Dionysus.
When we got down to the lobby, the bus we were going to take was already outside.
Then we immediately went out to ride.
When I went up, I saw seven masked men with their eyes closed. They were riding at the end of the bus.
It is said that Dionysus should be separated from the vehicle. But Dionysus wants the staff to be with the car.
"We're here Iris," Grace told her.
I put my make-up kit in the upper compartment of the bus before sitting down.
I peeked at miss Stacey and saw that she was talking to senior Ivan and sir Markus.
There are ten of us in GT. And I saw my old OT colleagues come out of HBLE. I saw Anne with Ivy.
"You're lucky you ended up in the overall department," Grace said so I turned to her.
"Miss Stacey chose it for me."
"By the way, who was assigned to you?"
"Mister Ethan," I answered.
"Ah, Ace is a good boy."
"Do you know him?"
Grace nodded happily. "He's been a trainee of HBLE for a long time. And he should be with Risen. In fact, on the day of his debut, his family had problems so he couldn't enter."
wow, So that means he would be as famous as Risen now. But why didn't he debut in Risen?
"What's the problem?"
Grace shrugged. "I don't know, none of our staff knows. Only senior Ivan and the Chairman know."
"Senior Ivan? Are they close?"
"Yes, senior Ivan is a friend of Ace's older brother. Maybe his older brother and senior Ivan are very happy that he has made his debut. But Chairman is even happier."
I remembered the conversation between Chairman and Ethan when we were in StarLand.
"Ethan can really make his debut. He's talented," I said.
"Too much! His name really suits him. Because he is the ace of their group. The former is strong. In Starland, he is the one who is feared to fight. Or sometimes all the StarLanders want him as their ally."
I nodded at what Grace said. Then we talked about our lives. Until the bus started.
She is a single mother and her son is in grade three. He never mentioned the child's father to him.
"Aren't you pregnant yet? Besides, it's good that your husband agreed to let you stay in," said Grace.
I was a bit taken aback by his first words. Because how can I get pregnant?
"My husband is kind and understands my work. We plan to save money first before starting a family," I answered.
"That's right too! Especially in this day and age."
I just smile. Less talk, less lies and less mistakes.
Every time this matter is actually discussed, I feel guilty. But I'm just thinking that it's for my future.
After a while, we arrived at the location where Dionysus will shoot.
Before I went down completely, I glanced behind. As before, nothing has changed in the position of the back seven.
I went down and helped another colleague.
We are on a beach. Summer feels because of the first concept of Dionysus. Then I saw some tents already standing.
I was with Grace and another GT in search of our tent. When someone shouted my name.
"Iris Romero!!!"
I looked back and saw Anne approaching me. He was still running and waving.
I faced Grace. "Uh, wait, I'll just talk to my friend."
"Hmm okay, our tent is third from the end, okay?"
"Alright, thanks."
He smiled and continued walking.
"Sister Iris I miss you!"
Anne held my shoulder because she was panting.
"That's because it's still running," I said.
"Because I can catch you."
"I'm not going to run."
"You know," he said and led me to walk.
"Not yet."
He smiled at me. "That's what I missed about you! No one in the office treats me like that anymore. But do you know that since you left, everyone joined the department? This is the role of an EOTM!"
I laughed. He really made a career out of being Employee of the Month.
"You deserve it, don't worry. Where is your tent?" I asked because we were close to our tent.
"That's right after you guys. I don't even know why I was included here. Senior Ivan said he only needed three and then he included me. He didn't just say he needed four right away, right? It's really stupid the senior!"
"You haven't gotten used to that! You've been under his team for six months, haven't you memorized him yet?"
"But it's okay. I can see my love!"
We laughed until we got to our tent.
"See you later," I said.
We said goodbye to each other before entering our tents.
When I entered, I saw them arranging things. This is where we will fix Dionysus. I went to the empty vanity mirror and arranged the contents of my make-up kit there.
Then the door opened and Miss Stacey entered.
"Okay, everyone! Another project, another accomplishment on our team. Dionysus' concept was fresh, happy, and had summer vibes. You know the drill guys. They'll be here in 2 minutes so you'll have what you need, okay? I'll be back here to check what you did," then he went out again.
While I had nothing to fix, I approached the dresser. I will choose what to wear with Ethan.
I chose plain white muscle sleeves and a yellow beach polo. Then a pair of white denim shorts. I also got anklets and bracelets. I didn't get a necklace anymore. The beach hat and sunglasses.
I put it on the table next to the vanity mirror.
"Hello!"
I looked at the greeter. They are here.
My colleagues approached them and guided them to the vanity mirror and the others to the dresser.
Ethan was the only one left standing. He looked around until ours met.
He was wearing a simple green sweatshirt and white pants. On the bottom is a black converse.
We just looked at each other as he approached us. Until he was in front of me.
I tasted it and looked away.
"Let's start with the make-up. Sit down," I said.
He sat down and faced the mirror.
I don't know if I should be happy or what. But I lost my nervousness whenever he was around me.
I took the headband and carefully put it on his head. Then I started applying primer on her face.
Next is the foundation.
"Eyelids," I said because I was going to put bright eyeshadow on her.
Then I fixed his eyebrows even though it was unnecessary.
Next is lipstick.
I took a deep breath. I applied lip balm to her lips with my pinky finger.
It was difficult for me to cover his lips completely so I told him to open them a little.
Her lips are so soft that every time I touch them slowly.
Then I took a lipstick brush for that's all I applied.
"Just use that finger of yours. You're having a hard time with the brush," he said softly.
I stepped back and put the brush down. I did what he wanted.
I looked at his appearance in the mirror.
He is even more...
As long as I have done well with him.
"Let's start with the hair," I said. He nodded.
I took the curler and started doing her hair. I don't curl too much. Because I made her hair look like messy hair.
I ran my fingers through her hair to fix it.
His hair is slippery.
He must have Palmolive.
"You can stand up," I ordered him so he could get dressed.
I took the dress and gave it to her.
"You can get dressed here."
Our tent is big. Because there is a dresser, vanity mirrors, and it's like a fitting room in the mall.
He went in there so I closed the door. I was about to turn around when the door opened again.
"Hold it," then he handed me his cell phone. His earphones were still plugged in.
I took it and turned back.
While I was holding his phone, it lit up and his lock screen appeared.
A white lily flower was there.
Lily.
Flowers.
He must be a plantito.
Just like Aling Injang.
The door opened so I looked.
Lintek.
I thought the pounding in my chest would never get stronger. But I'm a trainer.
It's so...
My choice for him is fine. The beach hat is on. Also bracelets and anklets.
I swallowed because my throat felt dry.
I handed him his cell phone.
"Sit down here again."
"Uh, where can I put my stuff?"
Speaking of use. I left my suitcase on the bus. I only brought a bag pack and a make-up kit down.
"I'll take care of that. You sit here first," I said.
He sat again in front of the vanity mirror.
I took her clothes inside to hang on the dresser.
My eyes almost popped when I smelled his clothes. Smells good!
I went out afterwards.
Finished fixing three more in Dionysus.
I sat on the mono block chair while my eyes wandered inside.
Dionysus is busy on their cellphone. The other staff who are done like me are also taking a break.
"Ethan, should I contact miss Jessica Soho?" asked Benj.
Then the other members laughed.
"Why didn't you call on the live last day. I wish you had found him," said Uno.
"That's not possible. Sir Markus will scold him," Yurishim said.
Ethan turned to them. I can see in the mirror how he smiles.
"I don't need miss Soho's help anymore. Because I've seen her," he said with a laugh.