6

"Let's start right now, guys. By 4 pm, the obtained measurements will be delivered."

My colleagues took action. As for me, I looked around to find Ethan.

I approached a staff member to ask.

"Uh, is it Ethan?"

The staff looked at me.

"It hasn't come yet," he answered.

"Miss Iris is in the recording studio. Room 4 in the individual room," said Uno who was drinking water near us.

"Thank you."

I went to Sir Markus to say goodbye that I was going to see Ethan. They agreed.

This floor is big. Because their practice room is here. There were four and now there are seven individual rooms. Then the recording studio is also here. Three recordings for everyone. There are five individual rooms.

The editing prod is also on this floor. So it's really big.

When I saw the room Uno was talking about, I entered immediately.

"And it's fine if we're only pretending

Three months is all we got

Try not to fall in love..."

That's what opened my eyes when I entered. He was inside the recording area itself. He had his back to me and was wearing headphones.

Because it was also soundproof, he didn't notice me. I sat on the couch there. I waited for him to continue singing, but he didn't.

He was just inside and writing something on paper. When he turned around, I could see his surprise. He removed the headphones and went out.

I stood up to face him.

"W-why are you here?"

"Why are you here? You have a fitting today. And they said you just did CR and then you're here," I said and smiled.

He scratched the back of his neck.

"It's been a while, so I came here first. I didn't realize the time. And...have you been here for a while?"

I didn't answer. I just prepared the measure and writing.

"H-You haven't heard the whole song, have you?"

I faced him.

"Let's start. But can we come here?"

"That's possible, there's CCTV here and someone's monitoring it. So once they see something wrong with what we're doing, they can send security right away," he then shrugged.

"Are you sure?"

"Of course."

I took a deep breath and grabbed his shoulder and turned him around. First I will measure the height of his body.

I stopped and wrote the obtained measurements on the paper.

"I can write," then he grabbed the paper and pencil from me.

And that's what happened. I tell him the size I get.

I moved the measure around her chest. Until the measurement reached his waist.

I waited for him to finish writing before measuring his waist.

When he finished, I lightly patted his hand to fit around my hands.

It's like I'm hugging him. He tasted it so I immediately looked at the measurement.

I pulled away and took the paper and pencil from him. Then I wrote it.

Now we are in the lower part.

I was about to measure his waist down to his feet when he grabbed the media.

"It's me," then I watched him measure himself.

He also grabbed the paper and pencil.

I looked away and let him measure.

I just looked around the studio. In the middle is the room itself to be recorded. On its left side is a pantry. On the right side where we are is a sofa set. Then there is a table opposite the recording area similar to the one used by DJs in the club.

There is also a guitar there.

"Finished."

I looked at Ethan and took a measure as well as a pencil and paper.

Then I remembered that I never showed him my drafts. So I handed him the folder.

He frowned and took it and opened it. He looked at it quickly and then immediately returned it to me.

"Where are you after this?" he asked.

I put the folder back in the bag. "In the practice room."

He nodded.

"Let's go together. The manager might scold me."

I didn't answer and went out with him.

We walk down the hallway in silence. He walks awkwardly. I am carrying the folder. The silence was broken when he spoke.

"The next location is far away, ah. It's good that your husband allowed you. Then it will be extended," he said.

I was stunned but I didn't realize it.

"That's fine with him. Besides, he understands my job."

He nodded.

"Maybe if I were your wife...I wouldn't agree. Especially since it's far away, I don't want to be apart from you for that long. Then your co-worker is a man. I'm still jealous," she shook her head.

'It's a good thing you're not my husband,' I said to myself.

"My wife has a wide understanding," I said as we approached the practice room. "Besides, I said goodbye properly..."

He didn't say a word until we were opposite the practice room. I was about to open it so we could enter but he blocked it.

"I hope you really said goodbye to your wife...miss Iris. I hope you didn't say goodbye to the wind," he smiled and went in first.

I, on the other hand, was still standing in front of the door.

Ethan...

What do you really know

? The day of the week has arrived.

For the past day I have been busying myself with checking what Ethan will be using for the day.

I'm also studying because the semester is about to end. Next school year, I will be in the third year.

Just a little bit, I can finish.

The call time is three in the morning because the location is far away now. But it's 3:47, Dionysus still isn't there.

We are all full here in the lobby. They are the only ones waiting.

"Just wake me up when they're here," I said to Anne from the side.

He was transferred to cinematographers or camera operators yesterday. He moved too early.

I closed my eyes to take a nap.

Maybe I only napped for ten minutes. Then I feel someone shaking my shoulder.

"Sister Iris is awake... Sister..."

I slowly opened my eyes. I first saw Ethan in front of me smiling.

"Good morning, miss Iris," he said.

I sat up and brushed my hair. I also washed my face. Then stood up and put the suitcase on the side.

I also grabbed my black backpack. Then I arranged my tote bag on top of the suitcase before leaving.

I even heard his weak laugh.

After Anne and I got out, the two company buses and vans were already parked. In one bus are the staff and on the other side are the equipments and other materials that will be used in this shoot.

In the vans are Dionysus and seniors.

Before boarding, Anne and I put our suitcases in the compartment. I took my tote bag.

Then we got on the bus.

We sat at the end because there were many vacancies and there were three seats. You are the third in the end seat.

I placed my black bag on the upper rack before sitting on the edge of the window.

When Anne sat next to me, she immediately leaned her head on my shoulder.

"I'm the one who woke you up," he said.

"Okay son," I gently patted his cheek. "Sleep well, we have a long trip."

He laughed at me before closing his eyes.

While waiting for the bus to leave. I looked outside and it was still foggy. The seniors who were talking were also outside.

I fixed my jacket because of the cold. I looked up and they were talking to three men.

Ethan, Yuri, and Riki.

They talked before I saw the three of them face each other.

Like all of us, they also wear jackets. Ethan is still wearing an umbrella.

I followed them and frowned because we were going to our bus. I shifted my gaze to the front.

Yuri was the first to climb.

"Where are we then?" he asked.

I closed my eyes before our eyes met.

Anne is fast asleep.

"In the back, there are a lot of vacancies," he invited the two.

I leaned my head against the window.

Why are they here? Should they be in the van?

When I felt someone sit behind us. I closed my eyes tightly.

"Hey guys! Oh, there's a lot of sleep. Anyway, to those who are awake. Here the three will ride in the Dionysus okay? They're dizzy in the van, eh," senior Jena was the head of everyone in PT.

"No problem..."

No problem? To me there's a problem!

Senior Jena said, that's why the three are here. Because they get dizzy in the van.

I can still understand those two. But Ethan? Nope.

Because when I picked him up months ago, we used a van to go to HBLE.

And he didn't get dizzy while we were riding.

His sleep is so good!

Then now, he's dizzy in the van?

My pretend sleep turned out to be real. I don't even know how many hours I've been asleep.

I'm waking up a bit because of the sun's rays on my face. I was about to close my eyes, but the glow I felt disappeared.

"Hyung..."

"No one was looking."

I continued to sleep and finally woke up when the speed of the bus slowed down.

I looked at my watch, it was 8:35. I also think we are close to the location. The current location is at a campsite far from the city.

I looked at Anne. He was awake and still dazed.

"Hey, what's wrong with you?" I will ask.

He shook his head.

"We all...look ugly when we sleep, don't we, Sister?"

What is this girl saying?

"Yes, you even wet my shoulder. You drool to sleep!" I said.

He glared at me.

"Sister because-"

"Shh! Let's not make too much noise...hyung just fell asleep," said Yuri from behind.

going to sleep? Did you travel a while ago?

Anne's jaw dropped when she heard it. I grabbed his chin to close it.

"It stinks," I said.

He patted my hand. I laughed at him.

"It's annoying! Yuri must have seen my sleep," he whispered.

"What Yuri? I thought Wakin was your crush?" I also whispered.

"Sister, with such handsome and talented people. It's okay to have crushes on them!"

I pinched his cheek.

"You really are a child! I told you to teach yourself first. But you're flirting! It's a waste of tuition."

We continued to tease and tease. But only whispering and weak. Maybe we will be scolded again.

It stopped when the bus stopped. I looked outside. All I see is trees.

The others stood up, ready to get off.

"We'll see later," said Anne.

When the crowd was less and less. Anne and I stood up. Then started walking down.

"Yuri hyung, how are we? Ethan hyung is still asleep. Shall we leave him here?"

I never looked back.

After landing, we immediately entered the campsite gate. Big and wide. Then there are huts, those who will stay here. There is also a bonfire area. Then there is a camping activities area. There is also an open space.

Anne and I helped haul the stuff.

"That's the stuff we left on the bus," said Anne.

We are in the tent that was set up earlier, resting. That's three tents.

"I'll just get it. I left my bag too."

I only got a tote bag down.

I stood up and left the campsite again. When I got on the bus I was surprised because Ethan was still sitting and asleep.

I quietly approached there and took my bag. Then come down.

Next is our suitcase in the compartment. I turned the handle to open it but I couldn't pull it out. I tried again but nothing.

"It's me."

Ethan was in front of me.

Are you still asleep?

I let him open it. He also took our suitcases with Anne.

When he got it, he closed it again and shook his hand.

"Thank you," I said.

The backpack was slung over my shoulder.

I was about to pull the suitcases but Ethan grabbed one.

That's my suitcase.

"No, that's mine. Just enter the campsite and go first. Sir Markus might be looking for you and scold you," I said.

I was about to grab my suitcase but he moved away.

"It's me, you have a lot of stuff. We'll go in together. Don't say no, the manager might even scold you," he said.

I sighed. We walked together back to the campsite, in silence.

When we got close to the tent, I took my suitcase back.

"Thank you-"

"Iris! It's a good thing you picked up Ace! I asked Benjamin to pick him up earlier, but he didn't want to follow. Thank you," Sir Markus suddenly appeared in front of us.

I didn't pick him up. But of course, I didn't say that.

"Alright, I'll go first. I'll fix sir Ethan's clothes," I smiled and left them there.

"What did Yuri report to me? They said you left the bus? Why did you leave it? If you want to sleep, you have a hut here! It's more comfortable than the bus."

He left? But when I found him, he was asleep.

Or maybe just sleeping?

* * *

I touched the excess lipstick on Ethan's lips with cotton buds.

My eyes were focused on his lips and I tried not to glance at him.

Because he was staring at me.

I tasted the finish.

"Thank you," he said then stood up.

He looked in the mirror. To check my repair with him.

I saw that the collar of his clothes was loose so I came to fix it.

And his eyes agreed again.

The first shoot starts at six in the afternoon. Also set up outside. The first setting of the shoot was in the open space.

It was well set up because we were the only people here. The entire campsite was rented out for Dionysus.

We are inside one of the huts. Ethan and Wakin's dressing room is here.

Sir Wakin was still fixing his hair while he closed his eyes. As for Ethan, we just finished.

Ethan sat down on the vanity mirror's chair again. I fixed the mess on the table.

I put in the small make-up kit that will be used for Ethan's retouching.

After I sat down on the side. I handed Ethan a hand fan so his make-up wouldn't melt.

He reached for it and focused on his phone.

"Ethan hyung," Wakin called.

He was also holding his phone.

"Oh?" Ethan glanced at him.

"Caleigha...Caleigha's back."

I saw that Ethan was stunned. Ethan kept looking at Wakin.

"Good for her, then."

Then he looked back at the cellphone and sighed.

The dressing room door opened.

"Director said last five minutes to prepare," said Anne outside the door.

Ethan stood up and handed me his phone.

"Please hold it, I'll just take it from you after the shoot."

I took it and put it in my tote bag.

"Cut! Good job everyone! We'll be early tomorrow okay? We need to catch the sunrise," said director Paul.

Everyone applauded. Dionysus went to his respective dresser room. While Ethan and Wakin were left in the open field.

Earlier before the shoot, the two were quiet. The loudest of the group, Wakin, is refreshing. Because he is quiet.

Every scene is also cut, the two of them are separated from the other members. They were equally stunned.

They are sitting on the backdrop. Ethan looked at Wakin as he spoke.

I don't know what they are talking about. Especially since my position is far from them.

Wakin was stunned while listening to what Ethan was saying. Then he bowed.

Ethan patted his shoulder and stood up.

He was walking towards me when his cellphone rang. I turned away from him to look at the sound.

It was from his phone. Because of the text, his phone lit up. So I unintentionally read what was on the screen.

New Message from: [phone]

Can we talk? It's Caleigha, I got the number...

Caleigha...she's the one Wakin mentioned earlier.

But who is he?

I didn't read the next one because I had to unlock his phone. I also noticed that his lockscreen is still Lily flowers.

When I faced him he was close to me. I waited for him to come closer before handing me a thick blanket. The evening air is cold. Maybe he will be pushed and not be able to perform properly.

He accepted that. But he didn't wrap it around himself.

"Come on miss, I'm hungry."

I nodded, then Wakin and I went to his dressing room.

When we entered, we were the only two there. Ethan immediately went straight to a room to get dressed.

Did he take the paper inside his clothes?

I waited for him outside the room. Then I prepared the face wipes and make-up remover. He came out just a few moments later.

I took her the dress I designed for her and hung it in her closet.

He sat in front of the vanity mirror. I put make-up remover on cotton and gently rubbed it on her face.

The quiet.

He also closed his eyes while I was doing that. It's not like before that I almost melted in his eyes. After the face, I took care of her lips.

"It's okay. You can go straight to the tent to eat. Then you can rest," then I threw the cotton and wipes in the trash bin.

"Shall we eat together?"

I faced him and nodded.

"We're going there together," he said.

"You go first. I have something else to do," I said even though there was nothing.

I just want to avoid him.

"Hmmm, are you going to call your wife? It's okay...I'll wait for you outside."

Every time he mentions that I'm married, my heart beats faster and stops.

"No."

He laughed sarcastically and nodded his head.

"Right..."

"Why?"

He looked at me. You think that's enough to the bones.

"Who are you going to call? Uh...you don't have a husband," then he laughed.

My eyes widened and took a step back.

"W-what are you talking about? I'm a-bored."

He came closer so I backed away again.

"We both know nothing...Lily Iris."

I held up my ring finger and showed it to him.

"I'm married and have a husband. What are you talking about?"

And how did he know my full name?

He was speechless because the door opened. I left in front of him and went to the closet.

I pretended to fix it there. I once again glanced at the person who entered. Wakin with Macy and Rose.

"Ethan hyung, I thought you were already in the tent?" Wakin said.

"Let's go together."

Wakin nodded and went into a room to get dressed. Macy's, on the other hand, arranged things.

I stopped what I was doing, faced Ethan.

Even though I was trembling, I forced myself to look at him.

"I'll go ahead of you," I said goodbye.

He raised his eyebrows. "I thought you were going to do something else?"

"There is. I'm about to go there. Alright, I'll go first."

I didn't wait for him to answer. I went to Macy's.

"I'm going first, right?"

They both nodded so I went out.

After I got out, I could only breathe a sigh of relief. I closed my eyes, to calm myself down.

"That's just teasing Lily. It's nothing okay? He doesn't know anything," I said to myself.

I took a deep breath before starting to walk to our hut. Grace and Macy are here with me.

I opened the suitcase and took some clothes. I will clean my body first before eating. After I cleaned my body I sat on my bed.

There are three beds there. Exactly to us. It's not like Ethan's dresser with two rooms. It's really like home.

Then there is CR and a round table. It has five seats. Then a small sofa.

I grabbed my tote bag to get my phone. I will chat with Wella and Cali. I took out the contents one by one.

There is a powerbank, a pouch for my little

make-up, a charger, a handkerchief, tissues and wipes, a wallet, and my cellphone.

Then I have another one.

Ethan's phone. I didn't get back to him earlier.

When I held it, it rang. An unknown number is calling. I let it go until the call died.

Then the screen flashed with five missed calls to that number. There are

also texts.

New Message from: [phone]

Can we talk? This is Caleigha, I got the number... 36 mins ago

Ace please... 33 mins ago

I just want to know if...29 mins ago

I need to talk to you I know you are busy but... 25 mins ago

Just you the ones I can approach please need...17 mins ago

Then that number flashed on the screen again. He calls again.

I didn't answer the call myself.

"Hell Ace? This is Caleigha I need to talk-"

"Hello Ma'am? I'm sorry but sir Ethan isn't here. He left his phone with me. Don't worry, I'll give it to you the phone is his so you can talk. Thank you," then I hung up.

I stood up. I pocketed my phone in my hoodie. I was holding Ethan's cellphone in my hand. I went out and went to the tent to eat and look for Ethan.

When I got there I saw Anne. He was alone on the side. I was about to go to see him when I caught sight of Ethan. He was about to leave the tent.

I ran to catch up with Ethan.

He is not alone. He and Wakin are together again.

I slowed down when I was close to them. They stopped in the dark part of the campsite.

They were standing there talking, with their backs to me.

Before I could get closer I saw Ethan blowing smoke.

He was smoking again.

"Are you okay with seeing Caleigha again?" Wakin asked.

I went to the tree to hide. I should show them so I can give Ethan's cellphone.

But I chose to listen to their conversation.

"Sure," Ethan replied. "I also want to see him and talk...again. We need to talk."

Wakin nodded. Ethan didn't get an answer from him so he smoked his cigarette again. Then he threw it and stepped on it.

"Come on, I'm sleepy," he said to Wakin.

"I'll be here first..."

Ethan patted Wakin's shoulder. "I don't want to...repeat what happened before, Wakin."

Then he left Wakin there.

I left my hiding place to follow him.

He was on his way to where they were staying. I took quick and big steps to catch up with him.

"Sir Ethan!" I screamed because he was about to enter their hut.

He looked and our eyes met. His eyes widened.

He waited for me to approach him.

I was out of breath from the walk I did. So I rested for a while.

"Miss Iris...why? What happened to you?" he asked, he was about to get closer, but he pulled back again.

I saw him smell himself secretly.

"Shit..." he muttered weakly and retreated again.

I took a deep, calming breath.

"It's your cellphone, I forgot to give it back to you," I handed him the cellphone.

He quickly took it from me. Then back up until the back hits the door.

"Thank you. I also forgot to take it earlier. Have you eaten yet?"

I frowned at him. Wella told me that the line like that is the line of 'pa-fall.'

"Not yet. I gave it to you first. And then by the way, there were calls and texts. I answered one call...I'm sorry. But I didn't say anything else. I just said you left your cellphone with me and I will return it to you right away so you can talk..." I said at length.

He raised the cellphone to look at it. I was about to say goodbye when his cell phone rang again.

He answered that and looked at me.

"Hello," he said in a low voice.

"Uh...I'll go first. Alright, good night," then I turned around.

"Miss Iris wait—What Caleigha?! Where are you?!"

I quickly walked away from that place. I went to the tent to get food. The number of people who eat will also decrease.

Anne is no longer in her place.

I got a container because I will only eat at the hut. I'm not close to anyone here.

It's also sad to eat alone. I remembered Anne.

When I faced outside the tent I saw Ethan running. He was going here to the tent.

That's why I immediately got out of the tent and went in a direction where we wouldn't meet.

The next day I just acted like nothing happened. I quietly groom Ethan and he does the same.

Until the scene was shot for that day, he was silent.

I hope he continues to be quiet. Because what he says makes me overthink.

I'm scared too. I told that to my friends. They have only one solution, avoid Ethan.

Now Anne is next to me in the food tent. Iya, Cyrus, Landon and Ruby were with us at the table. We will eat dinner together again.

"Tomorrow will be our last day here and I want to thank everyone for the hard works..."

sirMarkus continued speaking in front. While I just keep eating.

"How is your work at GT Iris going?" Iya asked, not listening to the front either.

I looked up at him.

"It's fine," I replied sparingly.

"Hmm, this Anne is excited here for the three day shoot, eh. Maybe you have a crush on one of Dionysus?"

I put down the spoon at what he said.

"Hey, that's not allowed," Ruby said.

"Yes. Besides, you already have a child! Then you're still flirting. You're still in love with others. You expect them to punish you. Aside from that being forbidden, their standards are also high," he and Ruby laughed.

Ruby reminded me of my ex-friend from high school. Anika, very plastic and attitude.

Everything will be done to avoid them.

The squatter of Iya's attitude to be honest. He still feels close.

When I was new at HBLE, he constantly asked about my life.

Then last month we ran into each other in the hallway, he asked if I was pregnant.

I said not yet, his answer was that maybe there is a problem with my husband that's why we can't have children.

The mouth is still rude. So he has no sensible friends. Only Ruby, because they have the same attitude.

There are many people who don't like him, I am one of them.

Her attitude is just so...garbage.

I was about to answer him because everyone applauded. Sir Markus has finished his speech.

I took a deep breath. How many times have I calmed myself down, since we've been here?

Fortunately, tomorrow is the last day.

After eating, Anne went to their hut first, while I went to the campsite bathroom first.

I'm peeing and I want to wash my hands.

When I came out I was surprised because Ethan was outside. Sighing and looking at me.

"Good evening," I said then passed him.

I gasped when he stopped in front of me.

"Excuse me."

"Tsk, I'm literally blocking your way," and he laughed softly.

"Huh?" I didn't catch what he said.

"Are you really married?"

I stared at him. "Yes."

"Are you sure?" I nodded. "Your eyes say no, though."

"How did you say so?"

"Eyes don't lie. In your eyes you can see everything in a person. Whether happy, sad, scared, and... lying. Just like you do," I swallowed.

"What are you fighting for?"

"Wow, so you're talking informally to me now. I should be angry but, go ahead and rest."

"Okay, you too."

"I'm still here. I can't go back yet."

"Huh? Why?"

"Huh? Again and again? Go ahead, go ahead."

Everyone is happy because the three-day shoot for the first music video of Dionysus was successful.

But I...I can't be happy. Because I will be left here again for three days or a week.

I stared at the beer bottle in front of me. Allowed to get drunk to celebrate. This is the scene every time we finish something for the artist. Sometimes it's a team dinner or lunch.

"Sir Ethan is a sample right there!"

"Sample! Sample! Sample!"

"Yes, even just the chorus!"

They have been forcing Ethan to sing his first solo sound track on their album.

Ethan laughed. Then he took a guitar. It was the guitar in the recording studio.

When he started strumming, the tent screamed.

"Go hyung!"

"Video this Will! We'll send it to Miss Soho! A man has a song on-"

"Yes Benj! Make noise again!"

Ethan continued to strum. He smiled looking at her strumming. And looked up.

Our eyes met then he smiled.

"Feel the summer and I don't wanna miss you

If we don't touch lips, not an issue

I don't wanna talk 'bout nobody else

Know I said no love but I want to..."

"Woo!"

"Sing it all the way!"

He laughed before continuing to strum and sing.

"His voice is beautiful, sister. If he asks me...I will answer him right away," said Anne, who was also in awe of Ethan.

"It's alright we're both alone so, go together

Kiss my wounds but not forever

Fuck around feel my heartbeat

Falling down in the backseat

Fill me up 'cause I'm running on empty

And it's fine if we're only pretending.. ."

He looked at me while singing that. I heard this song in the recording studio. When I measured him.

I looked away and drank the beer.

* * *

The other members of Dionysus and the other staffs left early.

"Iris, you'll take care of Ace first, right? If it's not important, I'll stay with you. It's a big offer for Dionysus..." Sir Markus finally told me.

"Ready...in three two... Action!"

I opened the hose I was holding, the water fell into the large strainer. I helped here after I fixed Ethan. Because there is not enough staff, there is no one to help us.

I looked down. He looked up while singing his first single. Then he opened his eyes.

The last scene in the music video was shot first. Where, it was raining and he was alone.

The title of his song is summer but why...is it raining?

He blinked before raising a hand as if...he was reaching for something.

"Cut!"

I turned off the hose and went down. Someone came up to Ethan and handed him a towel.

Jed held the metal ladder. His one hand supported me to get down.

"Thank you," I said.

He took the hose from me. "It's like I said."

"I'd like to try."

"But it's okay. Because you got wet!"

Then he laughed at me.

I was about to slap him on the arm when someone called me.

"Miss Iris," I turned and saw Ethan's intense gaze on Jed.

"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.