I should just play some 'aesthetic' music so that I can enjoy but also hear everything happening to stay alert at the same time.
It sounds nice, cute...
Is my phone ringing? It's Yuqi. I have to pick up then.
"Hello?" I asked.
"Hello?"
"Go on. Tell me what happened"
"How much more time?"
"Seriously?"
"Yes"
"2 more minutes"
"Okay".
My thoughts are going on about what Hongjoong Seonbae wants to talk to me about. Do I get a promotion? Wait! Do composers/producers get promotions? Does Sunbae think I'm pretty? No. Then what will happen to SeongHwa? Definitely not. No one can replace him.
…This is the last stop....
…Requesting all passengers to get off the train....
Let's get off the train peacefully, without any thoughts about Ateez. I still have to take a taxi till the restaurant. Let's hope I get one easily.
Looks like I don't need it anymore. Eunbi (SinB's real name) is here, waiting for me.
"Hi babe. I can't believe you remembered."
I can't help but embarrass her even though she has covered her face well.
"Hi! Of course, I'll do anything... for my darling"
Impressive! This is new to me. To have a group full of bold and bright people and to see her do something like this in public is so different. But, it's fine with friends. All fine.
Now the question is how did she know?
"How did you know?"
"Yuqi told me"
"Oh…"
"I was on my way, so I thought that I might as well pick you up."
"Mhhm"
This is her way of showing affection.
We were sitting in the car filled with pin-drop silence. Eunbi was not the type to start a conversation until it is about work and work is last thing she would want to discuss with me. She likes me when I work because I loose my carefree attitude and become serious. she said I'm cool, so I'm a cool rebel. So let me do the honours of starting a conversation with her. She might be waiting~
"So, how is work?"
"Nice"
"We should collaborate someti..."
"No, thank you. I will not be able to focus with you are around."
"Why?" I asked seriously.
"I can't stand your multiple personalities." she confessed.
"You say it like I'm the bad guy"
"No. You are a good person, good personality, the one with me. I like you." she said after thinking for a moment.
"Oh my God! Are you confessing your love to me?"
No!"
"So you do love me. It's just that you don't admit it"
"Think whatever you want. I don't have the energy to explain."
"OMG, are you getting old. I think 21 is still young"
"Except that I'm not. You know I'm 25, right? Also is annoying people your love language?"
"No. Mine is act of service. I annoy only the people I don't like."
"Liar."
I could see her face turning red. I also knew that she could have said many worse things but didn't.
"You are an exception" I told her.
"Okay"
"SinB, we have arrived"
So her manager was in the car the entire time. We get off and walk towards the restaurant.
"You treat us well" Eunbi said proudly.
"I have to"
We walked inside towards the reception.
"Hello. We have a reservation under the name of Yuqi, I believe."
"Yes ma'am. We will guide you to your table."
The fast response was a bit surprising.
"Ms Yuqi just arrived. She informed us about you.", he told us while taking us to the table.
Well, that explains what happened. For me, the rule is 'No matter where you are, you will always have to remain alert. This does not include your family and friends.'
We walked towards a table with 2 beautiful girls sitting across each other. That's Yuqi and Bae. Eunbi took the nearest seat. While helping her I did look around to see the people around us. I do not like seeing paparazzi around us while trying to enjoy privacy, and to my surprise it was totally different. I saw idols, choreographers, producers, composers and managers.
"Alice, should I help you.?"
I turned around to see Eunbi's manager.
"No, thank you"
She nodded and proceeded to sit on the table near ours with the managers of Yuqi and Bae. I took the seat that was left and smiled to greet everyone.
"Hello" I bowed my head a little to show my respect as I was the youngest of the gang. I'm 17 years old. Yes. I'm very young go be with them. I looked at Bae and gave her a warm smile. she always greets us with a bow while standing. One of the best things to see from the youth.
"What do you want to eat?"
She is seriously such an angel. I gave her a smirk.
"Do you not know?"
I heard of the choreographers talking about an idol who said something like that. So I had to try it.
"Let's be sensible, okay?"
That's the devil side we see of hers. But that's the end. Now, time to eat.
"Did you both order something?" I asked out of curiosity.
"No. Not yet." Yuqi said clearly indicating that she was waiting for us..
"Mhmm..."
We soon called the waiter and have our order.
"So Yuqi... How's (G)- Idle doing?" Eunbi asked her, knowing that she had not come last time.
"Good. We have just started getting ready for the new album, so there is a lot more to do yet."
"Nice"
"You?"
"Good. " she replied.
I turned my atttention to Bae who was smiling.
"I saw your performance for 'Run for Roses' and saw your posters. Your hairstyle and outfits for 'Dash' were also very nicely done."
"Eonnie*, you saw the performance?" She addressed me as a senior even though I am younger because I am one of the producers for 'Run for Roses'. idols think of their backstage artists as family or seniors.
"I did. I really liked it"
"Thank you, eonnie"
"Chill, eonnie. You can be a devil with us. We are not even telling you to lose your good habits and manners." I told Bae.
She leaned back and sighed.
"I have some pain in my back, Alice. How about you massage it."
I looked so done.
"Chill. You do not need to be so tensed around us." she said.
I laughed. This Bae was a whole mood.
"You have trained her well Yuqi." I told her.
"Okay. So now I'm the villain?"
"Yes"
"Okay. Cool" She posed while taking out her tongue.
Somehow she become a next level of bold and extrovert with us.
"Babe. Don't mind her" Eunbi said leaning back.
"Of course, I won't. I don't even think about her. The only thing in my mind is you." Yuqi said winking.
Eunbi had a 'It's okay of its with the homies' side with us and Yuqi was like that all the time. She is also the 2nd girl flirting with Eunbi today.
Bae and I just cringed looking at this. Then I remembered.
"We're alive 'cause we are not alone." I said laughing.
Bae looked shocked.
I winked at her.
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*Eonnie - a term uses to refer to your elder sister. It can be used to refer to someone you consider as your sister.
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