The next day, BigHit Entertainment sent me a schedule, stating when I should start. They then informed me that we will have an orientation and meeting on Monday which is tomorrow and I will have to be present before eight. Tomorrow, we will be discussing my schedule together with the other applicants that got hired and when are we needed.

I told Kevin about it through email and he was excited for me.

[email protected]

Sabay na tayo bukas para may kasama ka.

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Hindi na. Kaya ko naman, 'saka ang lapit lang naman, e.

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Tss. We're going on the same place, why not just go together?

I laughed when I read his reply.

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People might misunderstand if we're seen together. You're a model, Kevin, and you're famous. I don't wanna get involved in an issue now that I'm having a job. I don't want people digging into my life.

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I'm just starting. And I'm not as famous as the BTS hyungs.

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Well, you still are.

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I see you fancies them so much.

Napangiti ako sa nabasa. Of course, I do. Who wouldn't fancy such awesome men?

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Well, I'm a fan for a long time now, so you can say it's a dream come true becoming their makeup artist.

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I see. That makes sense now. But I'm still going with you tomorrow.

I rolled my eyes at his reply.

This man is so pushy! But that doesn't really make him less attractive and nice. He's actually doing me a favor, I just don't want to take too much of his time. Isa pa, people might misunderstand if we're seen together. As he said, he's still starting. It won't be good if he will get involved in a relationship issue if ever. And we're just friends, but we can't really control people's mind. They believe what they want. Anyway, why am I thinking about these things?

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Whatever. Do what you want. Just make sure no one's gonna recognize you outside.

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Noted, Tryza. Why are you even making it a big deal?

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Just follow.

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Alright. I'm rolling my eyes here, just so you know.

I laughed. This man is so damn funny!

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Galit ka na niyan?

I was laughing while typing that.

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Tss. You're making fun of me.

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I'm not.

I defended myself.

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Nyenye.

I laughed once more and didn't replied further.

Damn, I didn't know Kevin has a childish side! Nakuha niya ata sa dugong pinoy niya. I've always known Korean people for their mature thinking. Kung meroon mang childish ay kakarampot lang.

The next day, I woke up at exactly five-thirty am. I decided to take a twenty-minute jog before fixing myself up. I was near the exit of the hotel, ready to leave, when I saw a man in a hoodie and shades waving at me.

I rolled my eyes, though I know he could't see it, and continued walking until I was in front of him.

"Let's go?" He asked enthusiastically.

"Why are you so fired up?" I asked while laughing.

He shrugged and started walking. Sumabay naman ako sa kaniya at nakinig nang magsimula siyang magkwento.

I found out another batch of facts about him, specifically in his career. He said he debuted just two months ago, that was when I was pretty busy with work. It was pretty much of a success. His pre-debut was loved by many and he was one of the most awaited model. Kaya nga nababahala ako na makita kaming magkasama, e. Yes, he's still starting but the number of his fans is not a joke, as well. Who knows what may run into their minds when we're seen this close, walking side by side in the street.

Nang makarating kami sa loob ng BigHit Ent. ay hinubad niya na ang suot na hoodie at shades. He was greeted by a lot of people on our way to the elevator. He insisted on taking me to where we will be having a meeting and since I don't know where it was, I just let him.

He pressed the thirtieth floor and we were both silent inside the elevator. As we emerge to a higher floor, my heartbeat higher its pace, as well.

I don't know why I'm nervous again. Hindi ko naman siguro makikita ang BTS ngayon dahil nandito lang naman ako para sa meeting para sa schedule at kung paano ang trabaho namin pero kinakabahan pa rin ako.

"Are you okay?" Kevin asked, trying to show concern, but miserably failing. His teasing smirk is showing!

I glared at him and I earned a laugh.

"I'm not doing anything. You look like you want to murder me."

"You're not helping."

"Why? Do you need help?"

I rolled my eyes at his sarcasm. "Ewan ko sa 'yo."

The elevator belled, indicating that we already arrived at the exact floor. Sabay kaming lumabas at sumunod naman ako sa kaniya nang magsimula siyang maglakad. Huminto siya sa isang pintuan at pinagbuksan ako no'n.

I went inside and I saw some familiar faces. Iyong mga kasama kong nag-apply noong kamakailan. There were six of them, and the other two were the judge panel from before.

"Ms. Atienza." The sophisticated-looking woman went to me and shook my hand. "Welcome."

"Thank you."

She smiled at me and her eyes went to the man behind me.

"Kevin. Why are you here?" She asked.

Napabaling ako sa kasama at hinintay ang sagot niya.

"I just accompanied her. I'm leaving now."

"Oh, okay."

He smiled at the woman and turned to me. "I'm leaving."

I nodded and smiled. "Thank you."

Nang makalabas na siya ay muli kong tiningnan ang babaeng kausap kanina. I caught her staring at me.

"You know each other?" Her tone's harmless, just pure curiosity.

"Uh..." I trailed off. "You... You could say that." I nodded.

She nodded, as well, and guided me to one of the seats. There were like two long and two short tables forming a rectangle. It seemed to me that we're in a conference room. There were I think eighteen chairs— both eight on the vertical sides, and one chair on both horizontal sides.

Siyam na kaming naroon. Pito kaming sigurado kong nakatanggap din ng email of confirmation at ang dalawang nagsilbing judge noon. Hindi ko alam kung kompleto na ba kaming narito pero dahil hindi pa naman nag-uumpisa'y inisip ko na hindi pa.

Some of the hired applicants were talking with each other. One of the woman talked to me too and that's when I loosened up and get along with her, as well.

We were in the middle of talking and laughing when the door opened.

"Tryza!"

I was startled when I heard Jimin's voice called my name. I turned to the door and saw him almost near me so I got surprised a bit.

"We meet again!" He seemed so happy and enthusiastic.

Napakurap-kurap ako, gulat pa rin. "Annyeong haseyo..." My voice was so small and I didn't even get to bow my head because of schock.

Jin, Jhope and RM laughed then said something in Korean. Hindi ko naintindihan iyon at nagulat na lang ako nang umalis si Jimin sa harap ko.

"Hyung..." He called, sounding so embarrassed.

Dahil nag-usap na sila gamit ang sarili nilang lengguwahe, napansin ko agad na kulang ng isa sa kanila. I jerked my head to the side to see if Jungkook's with them but I didn't see him.

Okay, first, I didn't expect to see them here, moreover to have them here in the same room with mine. Second, I wasn't prepared for Jimin's approach earlier. Third, I'm bothered why Jungkook isn't with them.

I moved my eyes to the door and that's exactly when it swung open and it revealed the woman who dragged me inside the building days ago and with Jungkook with her. I saw her smiling while talking to Jungkook before her eyes caught mine. Her eyes lit up in excitement.

"Hi! I was sure you'll get in, and look at now!" She approached me and hugged me which I did not expect.

"T-Thank you..." I stuttered a bit and my eyes went to Jungkook.

He was talking to Taehyung or should I say Taehyung was talking to him because he was obviously spacing out. Nakatulala lang siya at tila may malalim na iniisip.

I was observing him when his eyes suddenly caught mine. My lips parted when he smiled at me, it made my heart skipped a beat. The way his eyes caught mine seemed like a sign for the drum to roll hard and loud.

I gulped when he averted his eyes on me and focused his attention to V. I then sighed when the woman who welcomed me earlier called the start of the meeting. She introduced herself as Madame Kim, and the other judge as Director Park.

"So, the seven of you are here because you are hired as the new makeup artists of BTS. However, I do not promise you a full time job as the same as your seniors. You will have to be present in all their events in Korea. However, if they have an appointment and event abroad, we will have to bring limited staffs only and that'll be your seniors," she started then looked at the woman with Jungkook earlier. "Present with us today is your chief makeup artist, Yeri. She'll be giving out additional details about your schedules and contracts. Yeri..." She called.

Yeri stood up and bowed at her before making her way to the front. All eyes focused on her, waiting for what she's about to say.

She really is beautiful. And her name suits her much.

"Annyeong haseyo.Yeri ibnida..." She introduced herself. "So, as Madame Kim said, I am your cheif makeup artist and your senior. First of all, I would like to welcome all of you and congratulate you for passing all the qualifications. You all deserved it!" She flashed a proud smile. "So, as Madame said, your job will only be within Korea. However, I would want to inform you that Park Jimin's makeup artist has quit her job due to pregnancy. In solution with that, I would want to assign Tryza Atienza as her replacement as personally requested by Jimin himself..."

I was surprised. "N-Ne? A-Ako po? I mean, me?!"

"Yes, you, hun." She answered while smiling.

I blinked once, then twice, then thrice, until I couldn't count it anymore. My eyes unintentionally went to Jimin and I saw him smiling at me. Then my eyes went to Jungkook and I saw him just staring directly at Yeri with a ghost of smile in his lips.

I gulped. What is this?

"Do you have any problem with that, Ms. Atienza?" Madame Kim questioned when she saw my uncertainty.

All eyes went to me and I was immediately pressured.

"Uh, nothing. I'll..." Napatingin ako kay Jungkook. I didn't know why I suddenly gulped. "I'll settle with that..."

"Great." Madame Kim nodded. "Continue, Yeri."

"As I said, Ms. Atieza will be replacing the former makeup artist of Jimin. That also means that she'll be with BTS even with their overseas events and appointments. Also, I will have to train you all quick with how our job works because I'll be resigning by the end of Septemb-"

Pare-pareho kaming napabaling sa direksiyon ni Jungkook nang mahulog ang pinaglalaruan nitong ballpen. Everyone went quite and I don't know why it seemed to alarm me.

Wala naman siyang emosyon na pinulot iyon at humingi ng paumanhin pagkatapos. I heard someone's sigh pero hindi ko naabutan kung sino iyon.

Nagpatuloy na rin sa pagsasalita si Yeri. Iyon nga, she told us that she'll be resigning by the end of September so she'll be focusing on training us so we'll get used to how our job works while she's still here. She also told the other newly hired makeup artists that they also have the chance to go to overseas appointments of BTS, that is only if their senior needs replacement or there's a sudden emergency and the senior can't attend. After everything was clear, we were given each copy of the contract and we all signed it.