After eating, I cleaned my body in the portable comfort room here.
We are already inside the tent. There are five of us here and I alone have a double deck bed. I'm at the bottom and our other stuff is at the top.
I chat with them Wella before I go to sleep.
Iris Romero: we're very tired, it's the last day,
Cali Yamazaki: you're so poor,
Wella Rose: we're the same, lily, schools are strict now when it comes to accepting new teachers, why don't you have LPT grr
Iris Romero: hmm, try your alma mater, sis haha
Wella Rose: they're not hiring :((
Cali Yamazaki: just focus on the review first, wells.
I told them and Wella first that I'm just going to pee. Because I drank a lot of juice earlier.
It's cold outside, nine o'clock because it was night. I didn't use a flashlight anymore because it was bright, even the moon was bright.
I hugged myself while walking. And I stopped when I heard someone talking.
"Iris?"
"Yes."
"But why? What do you need from her? Why do you need to know that?"
I approached slowly to listen carefully to what was being said.
"What? I was just asking."
I peeked to see who they were. First I saw senior Ivan and Ethan turned their backs.
"Yes and you were asking private things about her. This is against t he protocol, Ace. What ever you're planning you need to stop that," the senior said firmly.
Why are they talking about me? Is it really me?
"That's just a simple question about Iris," Ethan answered.
"No Ace this is breaking the rules we follow. Why do you need to know that? She's married."
"She's married?"
"Yes. It's a requirement if you want to work on HBLE and have a professional background. The company won't hire her if she's not."
"This isn't joke time brother," Ethan said
seriously. Senior Ivan laughed sarcastically.
"I'm not joking either. Even if you ask everyone here if they have a wife or a family. They'll only give you one answer."
I waited for Ethan's answer, but I didn't hear anything else.
I didn't sleep well because of what I witnessed last night. So I woke up early and got myself ready.
After I got out, I helped to the one who cooks breakfast. Helen is senior Janet's assistant.
They say we will go home later in the afternoon because we still need to finalize and shoot Dionysus for their YT segment.
It wasn't long before the other staff came out. The others sat at the table while the others helped.
"Morning," said Anne.
"I'm excited because I'm going home."
"Asus! This is your
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coffeeDionysus arrived. I could see the tiredness and sleepiness on their faces.
I last saw Ethan avoiding me.
I just turned my eyes to Anne to see if she finished eating. But instead of taking what was on the spoon, she was stunned he arrived.
"Hey, eat and the hotdog will come out of your mouth," I whispered to him.
At noon we ate and rested before sailing back to the city. There was also a meeting and Sir Markus and the Dionysus thanked with us.
When it was time to go home, Anne was with me on the bus. Dionysus was with us again in the back.
I don't even know how many times I've been crying because of the noise from the back.
That's why I didn't sleep well last night Here on the bus I plan to sleep.
My earphones are on full volume but I can still hear them. Especially Wakin. Anne is fast asleep on my shoulder.
"The most memorable thing was when Riki cooked our lunch at StarLand," Wakin said.
"He's allergic to sugar hyung," said William.
"This Uno is really behind in StarLand," Ethan just laughed earlier. Now joining the conversation. "Three plates and five glasses were broken."
Filled with laughter again.
"There is nothing more memorable than Wakin's cry!" the silent Benjamin has also dipped.
I was wide awake until we got to HBLE.
Dionysus and sir Markus thanked each other before parting ways.
Ethan, on the other hand, kept looking away from her. That's good too.
Is it good?
"I want to congratulate Iris for her successful first project here in my team," said miss Stacey.
"Thank you for the warm welcome."
"Let's applaud ourselves!"
We all clapped and shouted. Then go home. Before I went up to my capsule, I went to the cafeteria to buy a drink.
Then I went up to the rooftop.
After I got there, I went to the benches facing the city lights.
I opened the soda and drank. I sighed. I can't help but think about Mama.
Since I started working here, I have only seen Mama once. I didn't let him know that I had a good job.
I stood up and approached the railings.
I couldn't feel the taste of the air because of the sadness I felt.
Until I felt someone standing next to me.
I turned and saw Ethan. I was slightly taken back by the shock.
"S-sir, what are you doing here?"
He simply pointed to the smoking area.
Here on the rooftop there is a smoking area for employees who smoke. I didn't know that was the same for artists.
Smoking area...
He smokes?
I simply smelled him and I was right.
"It's just a stick," he said.
"Can you do that?"
He nodded.
"But with Sir Markus, it's not allowed."
"It's not allowed but you did it."
"He won't know. Unless...you report me," he said with a smirk.
On this day, our eyes just opened.
"I didn't swear," then I looked at the city lights.
"Okay, I trust you. You, why are you here?"
"Nothing..."
"Do you miss your husband?"
I turned on him because of what he said.
I didn't answer him.
"Hmm...it looks like you didn't miss me? Do you really have a wife?"
The pounding in my chest grew stronger.
"I have to go back inside. Come in too," I didn't wait for him to answer and turned away.
"I'm here first. Uno doesn't like the smell of cigarettes..."
Three days after my first project at Dionysus and GT. During those three days, I tested and designed outfits that would fit Ethan.
Because it is required that we hand out at least five sketches of outfits and accessories. For their music video. And since I only had one, I didn't have a hard time.
I was busy sketching in my cubicle when Macy called me. Besides Grace, she was the first one I got close to here.
"Iris, let's go downstairs and have a snack," he said.
"Alright, I'll just fix it."
I fixed the sketch book and other things I used.
Then I stood up and took my cellphone and wallet.
Macy and I went out together to the cafeteria. Upon arrival, we immediately ordered.
I didn't eat lunch earlier so I ordered rice and chicken and a matcha milktea. Macy's is cinnamon rolls and iced coffee.
We also sat at the empty table, in the middle.
I drank my milktea and took a bite of carbonara.
"Our next location is far away on Sunday, have you said goodbye to your husband yet?"
It's Monday now.
I stopped eating and looked at Macy.
I swallowed before answering.
"S-of course. What's important to him is that I say goodbye and I tell him. He's also busy especially since...he has a chance to be promoted at work," I said.
"Hey...your husband's understanding is good. My husband, we made out before he allowed me. How many years have you been married? You look young."
This is lying again.
"We just got married. After we graduated from college, we got married right away," I answered.
I drank to reduce the nervousness.
"That's sweet! You mean you've been dating for a long time?"
"Yes, we've been dating for five years and married for over two years."
"That's why you still don't have a child. Where is your husband then?"
"He's at his parents' house first. We plan to save up to build a house and have a stable job before we start a family."
Using his fork, he pointed it to me.
"You're correct," he nodded. "It's hard to bring up a child if you don't have anything to feed him. He's just poor. Besides, make the most of being married first."
I nodded and smiled in agreement. Then we continued eating.
Then we went back to the office to finish the work.
I was in the final design when the door to miss Stacey's office opened.
He came to the front and clapped his hands to get our attention.
"Guys! Stop first, listen to what I have to say. We need to do OT now because the debut of Dionysus is close. That means all your designs need to be finished. I'll check that today. To finalize what they will wear in the music videos them. Tomorrow morning, Dionysus will be here for the fitting."
The fitting is open soon?! I am not even sure and satisfied with what I have done. Miss Stacey might make me repeat everything.
"For the past three days, the boys have been busy recording their first mini album. And I heard that Ethan has a solo song on that album. So where is Iris?"
I raised my hand.
"Iris I need you to make two outfits for that okay?"
"Yes, miss."
So far, the only thing I need to change is the salads. We reached the office until 11 pm.
When I got to the capsule, I immediately fell asleep. I can't even get dressed anymore.
The next day, I went to the cafeteria before going to the office. I just ordered coffee and a sandwich. After I went up to the office.
There are only a few. I went straight to my cubicle to eat what I ordered. It's still early.
While eating, I check my sketch designs. Then I wrote on the side the necessary materials for that.
"Good morning!"
I looked up to enter. Miss Stacey is wearing sunglasses. She is wearing a red dress and a black belt. An expensive bag was also hanging on his arm.
"Good morning Miss!"
"Please, finalize your drafts. Dionysus will be here by 9, okay?"
"Yes Miss."
He smiled before entering his office.
I hastened the food, so that I would be ready to use it in the fitting.
I prepared the measuring tape, pencil, and paper on the table. I also prepared my folder of drafts.
An hour later, the door opened again.
I saw sir Markus first. Then Dionysus entered one after the other. They were already inside, but my eyes were fixed on the last one to enter.
He was wearing a simple white t-shirt with a teddy bear design and black sweatpants. He was also wearing a black umbrella that was turned upside down.
When the sight was right, I turned away and focused the sight ahead.
"Good morning!"
"Good morning sir Markus and Dionysus."
"Good morning. Where's Miss Stacey?" Sir Markus asked.
"It's in the office," Grace answered.
"You may sit down with the couch boys. I'll just talk to miss Stacey. Then we'll proceed with the fitting."
Grace guided Sir Markus to Miss Stacey. Dionysus sat on the couch in the receiving area.
I focused my attention on fixing the table, even though there was nothing to fix.
"Iris call you inside."
I stood up when I heard my name. I also avoided looking at the receiving area because I could feel his gaze on me.
"Good morning," I greeted as I entered.
Miss Stacey motioned me to sit in the chair in front of her table. I sat quietly and looked at Sir Markus who was in front of me.
He smiled so I smiled too.
"This is Iris, Markus. The one I told you who's handling Ace."
"You're also the one from Ivan's team right? Nice to meet you, I'm the manager of Dionysus. How's your first time working with us? Especially to Ace," he said when he was in front of me.
"Hmm, my work here is easier compared to my previous department. My first time working with you was good and fun. As for Sir Ace, I didn't have any problems because he was easy to get along with."
Sir Markus nodded with a smile and then turned to miss Stacey.
"That's good to hear. Have you told Iris about the other three days?"
"Oh! Not yet, I just want to tell him that you're with me. Also to explain it to him properly."
"Which one?" I will ask.
"Okay, I'll just say it," said Sir Markus. "On Sunday, we'll have a shoot for their first soundtrack on their mini album. And I believe, you said or heard that Ace has a solo sound track there. Because of that, you need to stay with Ace and the other crew for the next three days."
My eyes widened at what he said. Can I extend another three days?!
And I'm with Ethan alone?
"Since you're the overall artist of Ace, you need to be there. We're saying this to you so you can say goodbye to your family. Maybe they'll find you suddenly or maybe you have a schedule to do after the three-day shoot on Sunday," said Miss Stacey.
"Uh, I haven't set any plans after the shoot on Sunday..."
"That's good. So it's settled then? Don't worry, you can tell me if you need assistance."
I just smiled and nodded.
"So let's start the fitting, shall we?"
The three of us stood up and went out together.
I went back to my cubicle while the two went straight to the front.
I glanced at the receiving area, only six of them were there. Ethan was no longer there. The two are still against each other.
"Let's start the fitting guys!"
"Boys wake up! It's really Jusko and Yuri and Benj have been sleeping here! William, wake up those two. And where's Ace?"
I have a feeling that Sir Markus will soon grow white hair.
"It's CR," answered Riki.
"Uh, Markus I think we should move on more spacious place. We're cramped here," said miss Stacey.
"Alright, let's go to the dance practice room."
"Get your things, we'll proceed to the fourteenth."
Dionysus rode the other elevator first.
The five of us and Miss Stacey were in the other elevator.