"Ethan, I know you're tired and we're tired too. So please, just fix it okay?"
I don't know what happened to Ethan that day. The shots are always retaken. Because he is not himself.
He forgets what he has to do.
"Iris!"
"Yes!"
"Paretouch please!"
I stood up from my seat and approached Ethan. He is sitting in the backdrop. Some parts of the open field in the campsite were filled with green fabric.
His face was frowning.
I turned her face to mine and sprinkled powder on her face.
I also added lipstick to her lips with my finger.
The lipstick spread when she moved. I looked at him in disgust before I took the wipes.
I held his face to steady him.
His eyebrows meet as he looks at me.
When I finished he smiled. "This is the last scene for today, sir. So fix it, huh? So we can go home."
My lips parted when I saw his eyes roll.
Attitude amp!
He stood up so I looked up at him. His collar is wrinkled again so I bent down to fix it.
Then I went behind him to check. Nothing is just a crumpled collar.
When I faced him, I was surprised because his hair was a mess. It wasn't like that before.
I took the small comb from my make-up kit.
I held him by the shoulder to make him sit down again. His face is no longer frowning. He was staring at me again.
"That's okay. You're fine, aren't you?"
"Shh."
It's ugly now!
* * *
Since Anne is already in camera operators, she is my roommate in the hut. We are both resting inside.
Earlier, after I fixed Ethan, the shoot continued. So we rested early.
Anne is already asleep in her bed. I am talking to my friends.
Iris Romero: us2q n4 umuwa :((
Wella Rose: aunty tees nlng
Cali Yamazaki: you only have one more day to go ramen hauz when you get home
Wella Rose: invited den b aq??
Cali Yamazaki: no! My daughter's poor cheeks
Iris Romero: wahh I miss my bb phoebe
Iris Romero: cge,, I'll try to go
Wella Rose: you're so bad! It's worse when phoebe is with Lily. She's still biting phoebe
Iris Romero: she's so cute!
Cali Yamazaki: don't go just do it yourself baby
Iris Romero: you're treating us like that you're a cheat you haven't told me what happened brother Mark
Wella Rose: yes
Cali Yamazaki: you know you're welcome welcome here do you want me to walk the red carpet? Just tell me
Wella Rose: HAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH GOTCHA SEE YOU IN TWO DAYS I ALSO HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU
Iris Romero: Do ​​you already have a jowa?
Cali Yamazaki: graduate just got a jowa you deserve!
I told them that I was going to get water from the tent ip the cold air.
I filled my tumbler and then walked back. While walking I saw the man with his back turned.
He had the cell phone to his ear. When he got closer, it turned out to be Ethan.
"Yes, we'll talk when I get home, Caleigha," I heard him say. "But for now, focus on taking care of the kid."
Kid? Child?
Does Ethan already have a child?!
I was quiet while waiting for the last scene and the last shoot of the day to finish. Finally, we can't extend it for a few more days.
Something occurred to me that the reason why Ethan rushed the shoot today was so that he could talk to Caleigha and... their daughter.
How old is he? Why did she give birth so early? Maybe that's why Caleigha was calling the other day.
Maybe their son misses his father.
"And...cut! That's it! Congratulations everyone! Thank you for the hard work," said director Paul.
I waited for Ethan to come to me. He smiles and thanks the staff he passes.
I handed him water, as he approached.
"Thank you," drank the water at the same time.
"After you get changed, you should go straight to your cottage. You will be served dinner," I told him as we walked to the dressing room.
"Hmmm, okay. Will you deliver my food?"
"No."
"Huh why?"
I opened the door and let him in first.
"I am being asked to do something. So Iya will deliver your food."
He didn't answer and went to the room to get dressed. I put the make-up back on the vanity mirror table. I saw that Ethan's cellphone was also there.
It vibrated and lit up.
New Message from Leigh:
Isaiah wants to meet you. I hope you can come home...
My eyes widened at what I read.
Isaiah. Maybe their son's name.
Maybe their son misses him so much that Caleigha is sending him home.
I sat on the couch while waiting for him. I also took out my cell phone to check the time. But the Caller ID Wella flashed on the screen.
"Hello?"
"Will you continue tomorrow?" he asked.
"Yes. Maybe around noon I'll go home to the apartment first. Then we'll go together," I looked when the bedroom door opened.
His mouth opened but no words came out. He must have seen me talking to someone.
"Yes, all right. I'll wait for you. But buy a carrot cake before you come here."
I laughed. "You really had carrot cake first. Didn't you even miss me?"
I heard the closet door slam shut. I glanced over and saw Ethan slumped down in front of the vanity.
"Of course yes! But I miss the carrot cake more."
"Yes. I'll take it down. Bye."
"Alright, be careful with that. Say hello to me pogi! Love you!"
"You're broken! Love you," returned the phone to my bag before standing up. "Uh, I'm leaving. Iya will bring your dinner. Go ahead..."
I turned around and was about to turn the door knob when he spoke.
"You must be happy because tomorrow you and your husband will meet. Do you have a date tomorrow?"
What? Just one day he insists that I don't have a husband. Then now...
Shouldn't he be the happy one because he can be with his girlfriend?
I turned and smiled sparingly.
"Good night."
On the bus back to HBLE, it was quiet inside the bus. We left at four in the morning.
And we'll be at HBLE for just an hour.
Ethan was on the edge of my seat. He is alone there. He has earphones in his ears and is looking outside.
"Hey...I'll rarely see my Yuri again," Anne whispered next to me.
Even though we were in the same place with the artists, we rarely saw them in the company.
"If you want to see him, move in as his PA."
"Hmm, yes, right? Alright, after I'm with senior Aaron, I'll move to PA."
I just shook my head at Anne. He is crazy about Yuri. And I guess next week Uno will be the new one he left behind.
I took a nap again and woke up when we were about to burn the basement. I fixed myself and accidentally looked at Ethan's place.
He closed his eyes and leaned his head against the window.
"We're going to have a free cut all day, sister Iris. Where are you?"
"I'm going to the apartment," I answered.
"Looks like you two have a date again! I hope it's all right."
I didn't take my eyes off Ethan so I saw how his eyes opened when Anne said that.
I laughed. He knows that every time I come home from the apartment, he and Wella will see each other.
"Where are you after this?"
"I'm going home too, I miss CJ. Next time I'll take you with me so CJ can get a free toy from you again."
* * *
I've been back to HBLE past 11, from the ramen house. I pressed the button on the elevator and entered.
We had a lot to talk about so I was late. I miss them too.
When I arrived on the floor of my capsule, I immediately saw a small box opposite the door.
I picked it up and opened the door. I also turned on the light and took off my shoes.
I sat on the bed.
The box is square and has a red ribbon. I untied it and slowly opened the box.
Two identical earrings appeared.
It's silver and the design is simple. I took the card and read it.
I've noticed that you had many piercings on your right ear. So I bought these earrings for you, hope you like it.'
I frowned. There is no longer a note as to who it is from.
So I thought I'd check the CCTV in case someone sends again without a name. Who gave
I put the box in the drawer next to my bed.
The letter said...he noticed the hole in my ear. And he was right there, I have five holes in my right ear. On the other side are three.
That means, I may just know someone who gave it to me and I'm still with it.
But who?
It couldn't have come from my co-workers. They all have families. Anne and I are the only ones I know who are pretending.
The next day, I woke up late so I got to the office late. But that's fine, I won't do much.
Just design things for Ethan to wear. Or make accessories. We are like fashion designing students. Every time the artists we hold don't have a show.
I took the sketch pad and started to work.
It's been a month.
A month has passed since I moved to the glam team.
Next week I will know if I am qualified to enter the third year.
I am also very thankful that my finals did not coincide with the first promotion show of Dionysus. So I passed.
On the first day of uploading their music video, the first sound track in their mini album was also released. The views immediately reached seven million.
I can't help but be happy too. I feel that all the artists under HBLE will be as famous as them.
Now we are in the dressing room. I put a spray net on Ethan's green hair.
Three of them dyed their hair. Him, Wakin and Riki. Wakin is blonde and Riki is pink.
After her hair, I put earrings on her.
He closed his eyes and hummed. They will sing it later. Their full mini album was released three days ago.
Many immediately streamed their album. They also have many fans.
"It's okay," I said.
"Thank you."
He stood up and put the earpiece to his ear. I went through the final look that I did on him again.
Fine. I think, even if he wears a sack, it still doesn't suit him.
I also forgot the last time I heard from him at the campsite. The one about Caleigha and the...child.
"Good luck."
"Thank you."
* * *
We are watching the performance of Dionysus on TV inside the dressing room.
They gave everything. When the camera pans to Ethan, he smiles and winks.
The crowd cheered.
"That boy is very handsome," said sister Sally.
"Kind and talented."
"The Chairman made no mistake in welcoming him back to the company."
"What happened? Why didn't Ethan debut in Risen?"
Be quiet inside. Everyone is waiting for sister Sally's answer.
"The news was, because of Ace's family, he couldn't make his debut. Others said it was because of his ex-girlfriend...."
Maybe Caleigha...but it used to be. Edi is not Caleigha because she is the present.
"But none of those two have been proven. Only the Chairman and Ivan know the truth and everything that happened that day."
What really happened then?
* * *
"You did a great job boys!" Sir Markus praised them.
We are all in the dresser. When Ethan came in earlier, I immediately gave him water.
He was sitting on the couch inside next to Wakin.
I handed him a hand fan and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"Thank you, miss Iris."
"You're welcome," I said.
I took the empty water bottle from him and threw it away.
"And guess what?! You have your first award nomination right after your performance on stage!"
"Really?!" Will, he is the leader of the group.
He was the third youngest in the group and he was the leader. Which made their group unique. Because the leader is young.
He said that Ethan should be the leader but he rejected it.
I also do not know why.
"Yes! Rookie of the year is your nomination for the Pinoy Pop Artist Award. So we need to attend several shows to promote you guys..."
Dionysus is constantly rehearsing for the award show later. They have been rehearsing continuously for three days.
If they win today, it will be their first award.
I hung the suit that Ethan will use in his solo performance. Today is also the day of the release of his single.
Yesterday they went live. To thank the fans. They call their fans Wines. Ethan also mentioned there that he will release his single tomorrow.
The dresser door opened and Wakin entered. He smiled at me so I smiled back.
"Ethan hyung miss Iris is coming down," he said while sitting on the couch.
They are together again in the dresser. I also noticed that they were close to each other.
"Hmm, go ahead. Who will fix it for you?"
"It's Miss Fern. She said she's on her way, she just picked up what I'm going to wear at the tailor shop."
I nodded to Wakin. I just sat in front of the vanity mirror.
I took out my phone to catch news on the award show.
I opened my Twitter account. The one for work purposes.
I scrolled and read a lot that they were looking forward to Dionysus later.
Some even said that Ethan would explain why he is the only one with a solo sound track or what 'Summer' is about.
DDEA @sekyel started following you.
I clinick that notification.
The user's profile icon is upside down. And the header is sea.
DDEA @sekyel
21. owned by 🔁.
115 Tweets 1,563 Followers 117 Following
Who is it? To find out I scrolled up.
DDEA @sekyel
we're both pretending aren't we?
It's only been five minutes, but a hundred people have already liked it.
DDEA @sekyel
move the glass pls. when the crush still ignores me I'm going to kiss him... opps
DDEA @sekyel
why was the brush for lips invented?
DDEA @sekyel hey
my crush is so numb, is it so easy to forget me that he can't remember me?
DDEA @sekyel
6 days w/ u wasn't enough. I need more.
DDEA @sekyel
I miss sha,, please deliver her here pls w/ some ramen
DDEA @sekyel
wanted to call their landline just to hear her grumpy voice. i miss ur rudeness :((
"Hmm hello?"
I stopped stalking when I heard Wakin's soft voice. It turns out
that his energy has returned. It's been a week since we shot at the campsite. He's always noisy and.
I looked at him and saw that he was talking on his cell phone. He was smiling while listening to the conversation.
"Yes baby. I'll be home later, okay? Watch over mommy, huh?"
Then he laughed at what the other person answered. Let I just saw her and turned to her cellphone.
Sekyel has a new tweet.
DDEA @sekyel
wish me luck gonna tell her the truth later.