The strict guard was in daze for a long time. The simple looking man in front of him was not someone he could afford to offend. After all that man was the road manager of Eternal wings. Though the position of road manager is considered ordinary in the company but compared to a small time guard like him, the manager's status was more superior.
The manager looked at Eun Ae and smiled as he stood in front of her and said "Miss, are you here for the interview? "
Everyone including Eun Ae and the guard were confused by the manager's arrival. But Eun Ae managed to come back to her senses and nodded her head. Then she heard the man say "Follow me then. I will take you to the venue".
The guard who has been dazzed became anxious after hearing the manager and hesitated " But...but sir, it's already late....". Some of the fans around them nodded and some had a thoughtful expression.
The manager looked at the guard and glared at him. Why was this mere guard trying to make things difficult for him? He has been ordered by his superiors to open the back door for her and he already felt embarrassed to do such thing and now does the guard wants him to die from embarrassment?!
The look on the manager's face shut the guard's mouth as he was already scared at the manager's arrival. Manager's angry look went unnoticed by the fans as he quickly wore a kind smile and said to the guard "I didn't knew that our guard was this hard working. I will make sure to inform my superior about your dedication for your work".
When the guard heard this his face stiffened. Others might not understand what those words implied but the guard understood the real meaning behind it. The guard felt like he was wronged. What was his fault?! He was just doing his duty!!!
After seeing the guard's face turning pale the manager felt satisfied and continued "The rules of the interview doesn't mention that latecomers are not allowed. As long as the artists manage to reach before the end of the interview they still have a chance to part take". It was actually an explanation directed towards the surrounding fans. After all he know that fans of the idol groups are important for their progress and shouldn't be neglected.
When the manager finished talking he gestured Eun Ae to follow him as he walked with heavy steps. He cried in his heart as he thought about how the reason he gave earlier was filled with so many loopholes! But what can you expect from a road manager?! If he had been intelligent enough he would have already been promoted as a chief by his superiors! No one knows that the manager was crying without tears as he left with Eun Ae.
The fans looked at their departing figure. After thinking about the event that took place many of them were reassured that Eun Ae wasn't a sasaeng fan and felt relieved but some fans started brewing some different thoughts after seeing the scene unfold before them.
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Eun Ae was still confused with the things that happened just now but when she was led to a huge lounge she forgot everything as she stared at the dazzling sight before her.
There were many bodyguards standing at the entrance, especially today because of the event. The manager took to the reception desk first to register her visit and other formalities.
When they entered inside the building, she saw many people busily running here and there. The building itself was big with many floors and elevators working non-stop with people coming and going.
The interior design of the lounge was quiet exquisite. There was a semi circular sofa in the middle and the decorative paintings and flower pots were placed at the right spots. Though the surrounding looked busy with many people doing their work were but the lounge had relatively few people, after looking at their outfits and the way they were holding themselves, Eun Ae knew that they were important personalities.
But she was trying to look around for other famous TV actors or actresses from the company or even idol group members who were under this company.
She sighed sadly because there wasn't even one artist passing by accidently. Maybe the company had already instructed them to not appear in the lounge today? After all if any of them were to appear, even in the lounge, it would all become chaotic.
It would have been great if she was able to just have a glance of any member of eternal wings. Just a glance, and she would have no regret even if she fails in the interview.
But seems like luck is not on her side.
Though she wasn't able to stop any TV celebrities but she still spotted Kim Seoyoung and Min Taehee chatting with each other about something seriously.
After looking at others carefully, Eun Ae was able to guess some of their identities. They were also all well known makeup artists with a great potential and were here for the interview, of course.
The interview actually was more like a competition for the makeup artists to determine who was more capable and to rise one step higher on the social ladder.
These well know makeup artists were willing to serve Eternal wing mainly because of how the industry has determined that they had the potential to break into western market. Who would be willing to let go of this chance of becoming international level celebrity's makeup artist?
After seeing these professionals Eun Ae started to feel nervous and uncertain as she was aware of her own level. Did she make a mistake by coming here? She started to sweat with a pale face. No. There is no use of thinking about these things now. She should just try and give her best. Eun Ae encouraged herself and calmed down a bit.
When Eun Ae was led inside by the manager some of the artists turned to look at her and some started whispering to each other. When Eun Ae had entered, she had been doubtful about the number of people in the lounge as she knew that few hundreds of fans had registered for the interview but the people in lounge were quiet few but she didn't think too much about it.
There were also few of them who didn't seem to be well known, must be the makeup artists who are fans too.
The manager halted and told her to wait for her turn to come before going off to do his work.
After feeling the gazes directed towards her she felt quiet uncomfortable and awkward. As she was the only one who was late it was normal for her to feel embarrassed. Then she spotted a coffee machine in the corner some where and went there to fetch some for herself.
While drinking the hot and sweet coffee Eun Ae felt that she was rather lonely than the makeup artists who were conversing with each other. She wants to have a chat too but she don't know how to initiate it. She signed and drank the coffee sip by sip. Whatever, she is here for Jae Hyuk and she should concentrate on getting this job. She can't let this chance slip from her hands!
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