After running hurriedly towards the granny, Eun Ae was finally able to catch her up. Due to holding the child in her arms while running, she was quite exhausted, her arms were starting to feel sore and numb but she still continued her hurried footsteps until she was infront of the grandma.
When the despair stricken granny realised someone was approaching her, she looked up and after seeing a young girl carrying her grandson in her arms, her wrinkled face flooded by the tears of relief. She hurried over to the girl as well.
Eun Ae released the child by setting him down and started stretching her aching arms a few times. The granny who was in front of them, bent down a little with the help of her walking stick, to the child's level of height and then hugged him while sobbing. Eun Ae even heard her mumbling 'Grandma won't do this ever again' 'Grandma was so scared' 'Grandma is such a useless person' 'My little Joon, were you scared? Don't be scared, grandma won't do this ever again'. It felt like the granny was consoling herself more that the kid. It was obvious that she was suffering from some mental illness and was becoming more and more forgetful. Eun Ae felt awkward as she doesn't have any experience in comforting peoples and saying soothing words so she just stood there like a robot. After few seconds she remembered about the interview and her face paled. She was about to take a taxi to the avenue when she thought that she should drop the granny and the kid to their real destination. Even though the granny was forgetful, miraculously, after seeing Eun Ae she remembered the bus incident and repeatedly thanked Eun Ae for her kindness. After hearing Eun Ae's thought about dropping them on her way to company, the granny felt embarrassed but agreed quickly, the granny was afraid of anymore mishaps happening for a day.
They took the taxi and chatted a bit on the way. Through the conversation with granny Eun Ae got to know that the kid's name was Sung Joon and he was mute since birth, he had a stranger disease in which he can make noises but can't speak. Eun Ae thought it was really pitiful and gazed at the kid softly. When the granny got off the taxi, she looked at Eun Ae with a kind gaze and waved a goodbye along with her grandson before leaving in the direction of her house, her hand clasped the kids had tightly as they went further and further away.
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When Eun Ae arrived at (1)Chungmuro Avenue, she was dazzled by the cluster of entertainment industries surrounding her. She had never saw so many big buildings at once hence even though she was late, she took some time to observe them. She wasn't a citizen of Seoul until getting admitted in the university hence she wasn't familiar with this part of city much but because Soo Aha had once urged her to sightseeing of Eternal wing's company, she was able to recognise their company quickly right now.
When she arrived near the company, there was a large crowd, already gathered at the entrance of the company. There were chatters and noises around as more and more fans were gathering. There were even some foreigners who were attending and curiously peeking at the entrance. Most of them were saying fanchants and gossiping about what they have heard about Eternal wings recently. But majority of them were discussing about today's interview and it's result. Such as,
"Hey did you see the best make up artist of Unique Way, that popular beauty parlour. What was her name again?" said someone with excitement and confusion.
"Ah. I know, her name is Kim Seoyoung, she is really talented but I think Min Taehee from glamour would definitely come out as a victor " someone said with certainty.
"I agree with you, she has already made a name by showing her blooming talent at such a young age". someone added.
"Ahhh. I am just here to watch the beauties! Just look at them, they are so gorgeous. Every one of them looks like celestial goddess. Just by looking at them we can guess how skilled they are!"
Everyone agreed to that guy and started betting on their favourite make up artists. In reality, the makeup artists who had taken part in the interview today were renowned and famous for their work. The way they presented themselves while entering the company was mesmerising and elegant. They truely looked honourable and admirable as well as haughty and arrogant but it only increased their charm. Every make up artist was eager to join the company because of its popularity hence they have done their utmost to make an impression on fans and company employees.
In the midst, Eun Ae made her way to the entrance by pushing aside those who were infront of her. As she got nearer to the entrance than the limit, the peoples behind who were grumbling for being pushed started glaring at her with hostility. As she was about to make her way to the space near the entrance, the fans gathered at the frontmost yelled at her,
"Hey! What do you think you are doing? Can't you see that everyone has arrived earlier here to grab a spot in front line. Don't you feel shame? Coming late and pushing your way till here!" Someone sneered.
" Look. From my point of view that concern is secondary. She is actually crossing the limit and going towards the entrance! What a guts!" Someone replied the earlier person with disdain in his tone.
" I think she is a (2)sasaeng fan and is here to cause trouble. Let's call the security guard here." Said someone thoughtfully.
Everyone agreed with that person. Someone went to call the security guard while some held Eun Ae so that she won't be able to 'mess around'. After seeing the commotion in front, the peoples at back, knowing the matter, started cursing Eun Ae while feeling disgusted. They started saying something like ' Due to peoples like her the whole fandom is defamed by the world' If she was a loyal fan like us she would have respected the company's rules, now she is in trouble.' ' Let's watch her getting thrown out. Only then it would satisfy my frustration'.
Eun Ae was dumbfounded after getting herself wrong. She was a person who couldn't handle situations like these well hence she stood there in one place like she was electrocuted. Actually it wasn't the fault of fans to misunderstand her because Eun Ae didn't look like a make up artist in any way she didn't have the aura of a makeup artist like the others had. She simply looked like a university student who was eager and naive. She was the way she was because she had been hiding her talent and skills in front of her parents. Her lifestyle was more like a normal girl than a makeup artist hence she was unlike other makeup artists. She had never thought that her lifestyle would one day land her in such a misunderstanding.
After few moments, a muscular security guard with strict expression came with some fans following behind and when he reached near Eun Ae who was grabbed by arms by some people, he said sternly "Miss I have heard that you are causing trouble here, is it true?"
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1) Chungmuro Avenue- is known as the street of culture, artists and films in Korea.
2) Sasaeng- Crazy, obsessive fans.