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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.

Happy chasing on the white sand. As the cameras followed them.

On the other hand, the other staff is fixing a volleyball net. That's also included in today's shoot.

"Cut!" Director Anthony shouted. "Please fix them for the next scene!"

We quickly approached Dionysus. I handed Ethan a towel and made him sit on the chair. While she wipes, I put foundation on her face.

I also fixed her hair and put on a black head ban. Because they will play volleyball. Then I handed him his jersey uniform.

"Ethan, let's get dressed together!" Riki shouted.

Ethan stood up carrying his jersey.

He looked at me before joining Riki.

After he left, I arranged the scattered things.

"Hurry up please! It's a waste of time," Anthony shouted again.

I saw my friends run to the tent dressing room. So I also ran and looked for Ethan inside.

Just when I arrived, he was already dressed. Other staff pulled the assigned member out.

Only the two of us were left inside.

I pulled the chair in front of him.

"Sit," I said.

I looked at his face to see if anything needed to be fixed. I took the lipstick from my make-up kit.

I slowly touched his lips. I didn't use my finger because the director was in a hurry.

"Please open it slightly," I said.

But he didn't do it. He just stared at me.

"Sir?"

He seemed to realize that so he opened his lips.

"Thank you," he said afterwards.

"Let's go outside. It's the last scene now. Then we'll eat lunch."

She stood up and fixed her hair. I'm not satisfied with what I did.

"Are you going to lunch with us?"

I frowned.

"No, you will eat in your tent."

"Hmm, eat well huh?" he said before leaving the tent first.

Wakin laughed when William couldn't receive his serve. No one said specifically that they would do it. The director only told them to play.

Their garden is very realistic. Novice but professional demeanor.

The director had no trouble shooting them either. Unlike other artists, who have several takes on a scene.

"Keep going boys!" said directly.

When Ethan blocked Wakin's serve, William and Benjamin hugged each other.

He is tall. So it's just basic to him. He is the tallest in the group. I think he's around 6'2-6'3.

They look so cute in what they are wearing. It also has numbers on the back and their names.

Aczeqiel 1 is written on Ethan's back.

"Iris!"

I looked at the person who called me. Miss Stacey, beckoning me to come.

"Why?" I asked as I got closer.

"Prepare lunch for the artist you're handling. Then bring it to their tent. Their tent is number 4. Then you'll have lunch too, right? You didn't have breakfast, did you?"

"Okay. Thank you very much, Miss Stacey," I said.

I got a container to put Ethan's lunch in.

The food on the table is buffet style. I got three kinds of dishes and two cups of rice. I also bought him dessert and a drink. A soda and bottled water.

Then I looked for their tent. When I saw that, I entered. Their tent is also big. There are three double deck beds and a sofa bed. Their things are also there.

I saw on the table that there were also other members' meals. There are sticky notes there and their names are written on them.

I took my marker and sticky notes from my bag. I always have this because senior Ivan likes to take notes.

My prof even beat the thesis, if he can get it revised.

'Aczekiel Ethan.' What I wrote in the note. Then at the bottom I put small letters. 'Eat well too, sir.' At the bottom I put my name. 'Iris.'

I went out and Anne was just passing by.

"Sister!"

"Did you eat lunch?"

"Not yet, I'm looking for you."

"Wow, my son is sweet. When we get back, I'll buy you three happy meals, right?"

He anchored his hand on my arm.

"Yes mommy!"

I laughed at him and we started walking towards the food.

After we had lunch, we had a break for three hours. Waiting for the sunset.

Earlier it was said that the volleyball scene was the last scene of the day. I still wanted to shoot Dionysus, so I was forced to shoot now for tomorrow.

Anne and I were at the beach, where we were earlier. Even though there were chairs, we spread a blanket and sat on the sand.

He was talking to his brother while I was with my locker friends.

Cali Yamazaki: I never thought pogi would come back here

Wella Rose: who is this pogi, Lily Iris???

Iris Romero: member of Dionysus

Iris Romero: but I'm afraid that maybe he knows me and knows the real me

Wella Rose: it's really bad that you're real hahaha but there's a point

Cali Yamazaki: yes, you'll ruin it later

Cali Yamazaki: even please avoid him lily your hard work will be wasted

again Iris Romero: how can I avoid him I'm handling him

Cali Yamazaki: you're on shift hahaha

Cali Yamazaki: or just go back here to the ramen house you've saved a lot hahaha

Wella Rose: come on girl maybe he knows you, you know he was a regular customer at the ramen house before and he met you

Wella Rose: just be careful Lily

Cali Yamazaki: I hope pogi just made a mistake then if he is a regular customer we will know him right away

Wella Rose: or maybe you look like his ex hahaha

Iris Romero: it's bad, just avoid me if possible. I'll just talk to him about work

Wella Rose: it's hard to avoid that pogi eh charing

Cali Yamazaki: gosh what if pogi, you're going to ruin it???

Iris Romero: ah, I just focus on work and I hope he just made a mistake

There we ended our conversation because I accompanied Anne to go around. Even though it was hot, I kept taking pictures of him.

I only took pictures of the sea and posted them on my I* stories. That's my account for work.

I have two I*******m accounts. One is for work purposes, it is public. And one is that I keep it private. Even though I don't post.

"Oh you're there for a nice background," I said to Anne.

He took his place in the spot I pointed out. He was constantly posing and I was also constantly clicking.

"There's a fee, right?"

"What if I take the picture? Is there a fee?"

I was stunned because someone spoke behind me.

When I faced Ethan was there with Wakin and Yuri.

"Why are you outside?" Anne asked.

Ethan didn't answer because his attention was on me.

"Yuri likes to stroll," Wakin answered.

"No! It should be hot after the sunset shoot. You should just stroll. It's said to be beautiful here from afternoon to dawn."

"I don't know about Yuri."

"Let's take a picture, Miss Anne," said Yuri.

"Alright! Sister Iris is better at taking pictures."

Yuri faced me. "Take a picture, miss Iris!"

"I promise, sir Yuri, sister Iris got that. That's good for everyone!"

"You and Ethan hyung are the same, miss Iris. That's why hyung is my idol, he can do everything. Actually I befriended him so that I could be cool too," I don't know if Wakin was serious in what he said last time.

"Miss Iris, take a picture please. Even if it's just five shots."

I looked at them all before agreeing.

"I...go ahead. But did you say goodbye to Sir Markus?"

"No.... but Ethan hyung will take care of that."

"Me again?" Ethan said.

The two just laughed and pulled me to where they wanted to take pictures.

First I shot Yuri, I took several shots of him in different spots. Next is Wakin. If she looks like a model. So I had no trouble shooting him.

The two are already looking at the picture I took of them. Next to me was Anne who was also looking at the two. Ethan was also peeking at the cellphones of the two.

He was wearing something else. He was wearing a white long sleeve polo shirt and black beach shorts. The sunglasses I chose earlier were also placed on his head.

"Miss Iris is Ethan hyung too."

"I hope everyone is talented," Anne whispered from the side.

I ignored him and approached the three.

"Where do you want sir?" I will ask.

He pointed to the rock formations not far away.

"There," he said curtly.

"You're cheating! I've been wanting to go there for a while now. You said it's dangerous, so it's only here. Then you're going to take a pictorial there?!" Yuri yelled at him.

"It's dangerous that's why you're here. Miss Iris and I are the only ones going here. You can go back to the tent."

"Huh? Just the two of you?" Anne asked.

That was my question too but I didn't voice it.

"Come on miss Iris," he pulled me away from the three.

When we got away, I let go of his hold. I walked to the rock formations first.

I waited for him to come.

Her hair was blowing as she walked. The two polo buttons are open.

He went straight up to the wall of rock formations. Then lean back.

He took his phone from his pocket and handed it to me.

I started taking pictures of him. Everywhere he looks and what kind of posing.

Then I went to the side. If his side profile is in bad condition. At first he wasn't looking. Then he looked seriously at the camera.

"Put your glasses on," I ordered.

I took a picture of him with glasses.

"Where else?"

"There," he went to the sea.

I took a picture of his back. Then he started playing in the water. I just kept clicking and looking for a good angle.

Until we finish. I gave him back his phone. I watched him as he examined the pictures I took of him.

"Thank you. Let's go back. Besides, it's your TF."

"It's free," I said.

He just shrugged.

We were silent on the walk back. We were almost there when I saw the team setting up.

"Just wash up and then go to the dressing tent," he said.

"Alright. Take your time. There's still one more hour."

"Hmm okay," he replied.

I nodded and was ready to change direction when he called me.

"Miss Iris."

I faced again.

"Yes?"

"Thanks, for lunch."

I made Ethan wear a beach polo and khaki shorts. The two buttons are open. I also made her wear a gold necklace.

Her hair is the same as before. Messy hair is her thing.

I finished fixing his face. He's done with everything, actually. We are just waiting for the other members to finish.

"I'm just in the restroom, miss."

"Alright," I answered him.

I looked for Anne because she was with me in the tent. They have a lot of space so I will sleep there later. There are only four of them. Then there are ten of us.

I ordered him to take the things I left on the bus.

"Dionysus stand by!"

I stood up to look for Ethan. He was already there on the set.

He was laughing with Benj.

Until the shoot started.

It was so beautiful to watch every time the light of the setting sun hit Ethan's eyes.

His eyes are getting more beautiful.

We reached eight o'clock in the evening. Because Dionysus has more shinoot content.

That's like their YouTube segment called 'Dion.'

We also had dinner right away. But this time all the staff and Dionysus will be together.

It is said that Dionysus does not want 'special treatment.'

After dinner, Anne and I went straight to their tent. To cleanse the body.

Before going to bed, I put my things together and set the alarm. Because I feel I will wake up late due to tiredness.

It's our last day at the beach.

Everyone is busy setting up what will be used for the last shoot. I finished fixing Ethan.

He was sitting next to me. His eyes were closed. While I was looking at the sea in front.

Time passed and the sun was setting when we finished. Just like the last two days, the outcome of the last shoot was good. Only a few had to be reshot.

They are all good and easy to get along with.

Now I'm waiting for Ethan to come out of the fitting room inside the tent. The clothes or accessories they used need to be returned in order.

After five minutes he came out. I was going to get the ones he used but I was surprised because it was already fixed.

The accessories are already in a box and the dress is also on a hanger.

I looked at him in wonder.

"I'll just wait for dinner in our tent. Thank you," he said.

"Uh, okay. I'll just knock."

He nodded and went out of the tent first. I took the arranged items inside the fitting room.

I hung the clothes she wore today on the rack of dirty clothes. Then I placed the jewelry box on the vanity mirror. I put the shoe back in its box and put it aside.

The other staff were left inside because the other members were still getting dressed. Only Ethan and Uno can get dressed.

I went to the tent for food. As usual, I chose Ethan's food.

We should all have dinner at the same time, because Ethan wants to eat in the tent. He said his arm hurt a bit.

Maybe during the volleyball game during break time.

"Dinner, sir," I said in front of their tent.

It was a bit dark on the side of their tent, so I held the flashlight in one hand and his food in the other, so I couldn't knock.

"Sir Ethan, this is Iris. Your dinner is here."

I waited for a minute but no one answered the door. I'm hungry and I'm hungry!

I turned my back on their tent and was ready to go back to the food tent when I screamed at what I saw.

I screamed in shock with matching eyelids.

Because the light of my flashlight hit Ethan's face.

"Ha...screaming is very offensive. Do I look like a ghost? A ghost? But okay, I'll just think that you screamed because I was so proud," he said.

I became aware of that.

It's arrogant.

I tasted it and handed over the paper bag of his food.

"Dinner. Go inside and eat. So you can rest," I said.

I was about to step when he stopped me.

"Wait," he said. "De javu."

"Yes?"

"It seems like you've delivered to me. But I'm still not sure if he's really you. He's a little lost in my mind because he's stressed out in StarLand. And if he's not you, I'll need miss Soho."

I laughed. "I'm just hungry. Go ahead, I might be the one to scold you. Enjoy your meal, Sir."

"Order again, huh?" I heard him say as I was walking away from him.

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.