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I saw he was on a voting website. Your StarLand voting site. Who will you vote for final 7.

Twelve are your choices to vote for. And of those twelve, only seven can debut in the new HBLE boy group.

To be honest, I don't know much about StarLand. Because it's not our prod that handles it. But those others know something, or maybe I'm just not really interested. Char.

I still have a little idea of ​​what will happen in StarLand. Each voter has 250 chances everyday to vote in their final seven.

Anne quickly pressed the "vote" button. Then I looked at the name of the person he was voting for, Ethan Aczeqiel De Dios.

Then he moved and I saw that he was voting for Jay Wakin Legazpi.

I left behind him to move in front of him. I was about to pull the chair when he spoke.

"Sorry, someone will be sitting there later," he said while his cellphone was still ringing.

"I'm sorry too, but it's bad to use a cell phone in front of food," I said back and he looked up at me.

He immediately hid his cellphone and arranged the dishes and cutlery in front of him. He was still tasting.

"You're already there, sister."

"No. I'm just your imagination," I answered and sat down completely.

"I'm sorry. It took you a while."

"Gosh, you should eat. You're here first and you haven't started eating yet," I said.

There are two plates of rice. With adobo, pakbet, and shrimp rice porridge. Then there is a knuckle salad. Two soft drinks in cans and two bottled waters.

"Sadness is like eating alone," he explained.

"Even so. What if I wasn't the one who caught you when you did? What could happen to you now?"

When it comes to artists, HBLE is very strict. You can talk to them but you can't ask them or tease them about their personal lives. We are also not allowed to interfere in the voting programs they participate in. Just like Anne did. That's not allowed.

I don't know the punishment for those who get caught or do something we shouldn't do.

"I'm sorry sister Iris. I just can't help it," then he motioned for me to come closer. "Because they'll be happy!"

Then he giggled. It's a thrill.

"I'm fine. Just next time, be careful. You should only be fangirling with your capsules."

"Yes mom. I'm sorry, let's just eat, okay?"

I just shook my head.

* * *

"Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Markus manager of the-"

"Markus you can't say the group name yet."

"Oh right! Sorry. I am Markus. And I will be the manager of the company's new boy group."

They were three in front. Senior Ivan, senior Jena and your boy group manager Markus.

We were called here to discuss what will happen on Saturday.

"We gathered you all here to inform you that our prod will handle the event on saturday. I know you will ask why we will handle it. StarLand's prod should take care of the happenings on Saturday," said senior Jena.

"We will need at least ten volunteers for this event on Saturday. What are those ten for? Those ten will assist the new artists out of StarLand," said senior Ivan.

"So kindly raise your right hand if you want to join or volunteer."

I looked around and saw only three raised their hands. Among those three was Anne. Then the two are Ruby and Iya.

"Sister, raise your hand," Anne whispered next to me.

"I still have a lot to finish. Besides, volunteers are needed."

"Don't you want to see the new boy group?"

"I can see them here too."

"But it's better if we see them on Saturday. We can see the other StarLanders too."

"Not anymore. Just you."

"Hey, I'll take care of it. There might be an extra payment, take care of that, you don't have a shopee."

I just laughed at Anne. It wasn't long before some raised their hands until the remedy was completed.

"Okay so the ten volunteers are completed. I'll announce it. First we have Michael, Iya, Ruby, Jerson, Gil, Mario, Anne, Julia, Helena and Sayrus. These ten will help the StarLand prod on Saturday to assist the new artists."

"And that's all for today, the rest who did not volunteer will stay here and do their pending works," said senior Jena.

"I want to say thank you for volunteering. See you all on Saturday. You can now leave," said the manager.

The meeting was just as expected. I thought what the hell. I still rushed my food earlier.

"What is that, sister Iris. We won't see each other on Saturday," Anne said while we were in the hallway to the office.

"Asus, maybe you're still very happy. You'll see," I approached his ear to whisper. "The ones you voted for earlier. Maybe those are your crushes?"

"I don't crush them sister. Because they are my husbands!"

"You're crazy! You have a child, don't you!"

We laughed and teased each other until we got to the office. I immediately went to my cubicle to finish my other work

. I have two more things to fix. The one for miss Krystal's mini concert and Seventh's guest appearance on a TV show.

"Do you want coffee?"

We are eighteen in senior Ivan's prod. Then we split into two. Nine to the planners and nine to the schedulers.

Anne and I are the only two in the office today. Maybe the others are in the cafeteria or in what looks like a mini library here on our floor.

And I'm part of the schedulers.

"Afternoon, honestly. I don't want it, I want a fruit shake," I demanded.

"Wow huh."

"Go ahead, please. You're going to the cafeteria. It's a sin-"

"Yes, that's it. Grapes fruit shake, right? Go ahead. Then a slice of chocolate cake. Go ahead, baby."

Then he left the office.

Really crazy.

I just focused on what I was doing on my computer screen.

I have to change the date of miss Krystal's mini concert. He was a bit hoarse because of the frequency of his rehearsing.

Less than two minutes later I felt someone enter.

I keep clicking my mouse while upside down.

"You're so fast, my slave," I said.

Then I heard someone whispering behind me.

I looked at it and immediately stood up on the swivel chair. When I saw who was the person behind me.

"S-senior Ivan, I'm sorry. I thought you were Anne," I said bowing.

"No it's okay I forgot to knock."

"Do you need anything? I asked. Because senior Jena's office is in room 7.

Room 3 and 4 are the office of schedulers & planners prod.

"Yes. I have a favor for you, Iris. And I know you still have a lot of work to do. But it's important."

I seem to know this already.

Is it required that every time before you move the prod team will rely on you for all the work loads?

"Alright, what is that?"

"You know you Iris is all I can hope for in this matter. Especially since it's a big event. On Saturday, you must also be there at StarLand even if you didn't volunteer earlier. I need you to check if the volunteers are doing their jobs right." He

said.

"But what about Miss Krystal's mini concert? It will be presented on Saturday as well," I said.

"I'll talk to sir Allan to move your presentation. Please Iris, accept this. If I could count on the volunteers, I wouldn't send you there."

"Why are you still volunteering? I hope you just assign."

Senior Ivan is just like boss M. Everything is expected of him. But I didn't complain anymore. I'm still happy to help them and my co-workers. They also said that I was the only one who could be trusted and trusted.

"I thought you were going to volunteer," he said with a laugh.

"You are senior Ivan. You made me work so much that I reached the office for two days. Then you'll think I'll volunteer there?"

The senior couldn't stop laughing, as in. It was as if I told a joke.

He laughed without knowing that I was disgusted with what he was making me work for.?

Char.

"Alright then. Is there an extra payment?"

"It's you! Your OT has already been paid for two days and then you can ask for extra payment? Your husband is an accountant," he said.

"Because we have a family to support. So what is it??"

"Yes, there is."

I was about to answer when the door opened.

"What is the meaning of thisss?! Senior Ivan, don't tell me that sister Iris is the employee of the month again?!"

"No, because for this month that title will be given to you, Anne," senior Ivan answered her.

His mouth fell opensaid Anne. She was shocked to hear that.

Boss M and I immediately came to us and placed what she bought on the table near our mini pantry here in the office.

"Are you serious, senior Ivan?!"

"Yes. So force Iris to come on Saturday," senior Ivan teased her.

"So you're already on Saturday, sister Iris?!" I nodded. "That nod means she's willing. So I'm the employee of the month, senior Ivan?"

"Yes. You're Anne."

"Yes! Because of that, this smoothie is all yours," then he took the smoothie inside the paper bag and handed it to the senior. "Thank you, senior Ivan!" Senior Ivan

accepted it with a shake of his head and a small smile on his face. .

"I'll take that title back from you when Iris isn't there on Saturday," the senior finally said and left us in the office.

Before my alarm rang, my eyes were open. I

knew the call time was early. because of the big event but I'm still too lazy to act.

I want to sleep but my spirit doesn't want to sleep.

How come Anne is so mean to me. She's making sure I'm really going today.

Because if I'm not there it's someone else'swhat he's been dreaming of for a long time, to be the employee of the month.

I stared at the ceiling for two seconds before I got up to take a shower. Then I went shopping for clothes to wear. We only have to wear black and white. Then we also have to a black cap.

I took my ripped jeans a t white longs sleeve polo. Then I put on my new black converse.

After I got myself ready, I understood the things I would bring.

I put my spare phone, power bank, extra shirt, umbrella, wipes and tissues and my planner notebook in my tote bag.

I also put on my ID and my black cap. I was holding my also black tumbler and then went out.

* * *

While we were in the van going to StarLand, my phone vibrated. I saw that senior Ivan had a text with me.

S. IVAN:

Iris, please take charge okay? Make sure that everyone's doing their job. I'll try to fo there when the meeting will end early. For now, be the boss.

Me:

Just move because you have a meeting senior

S. IVAN:

Report/update me okay? I'm the one who gets upset when the team doesn't behave

Me:

my husband, I can't update you time to time, are you?

S. IVAN

I will tell the chairman to reduce your extra payment by half now

Me:

just a joke. All right, sir, copy it.

Senior didn't reply me anymore. Maybe I ruined his day again. It's still morning.

We should be at StarLand by 7AM. Even though the program starts at 8 in the evening. It is still necessary to orient those who will assist and then there are other things to discuss.

I woke Anne with her head leaning on my shoulder. Since we were already in the basement of StarLand, we got out of the car.

"Anne, wake up. We're here," I whispered then gently patted her cheek.

He slowly opened his eyes and straightened his face.

I took my face wipes and handed them to him. I let him settle next to me and texted senior Ivan that we were in StarLand.

When the van stopped, we got off and went to the elevator to go up to the second floor. Because that's where we were assigned.

When I got to the second floor, I approached the woman at the front desk.

"Hello, good morning," I began. "Where is the prinovide room for senior Ivan's prod team at HBLE?"

"Oh, it's you guys. It's your morning. Just go straight down this hallway," then he pointed to the hallway on the right side. "Then turn left, the fourth door is where you will stay."

"Alright. Thank you," then I left and went to my colleagues.

We are now oriented. Now we are waiting for our lunch.

Only reminders are mentioned in the orientation. It will be done when the program is over. How they will assist new artists going to HBLE.

"Sister Iris, join me in peeing," said Anne.

I stood up to join him. But first I left a reminder to those who will be left behind.

"When lunch comes, eat right away. Then by 3PM we will go backstage," I reminded them again.

I pulled Anne out. In fact, we don't know where their rest room is here. So it took us a while to find their rest room. It's near the end.

"I'll just wait here," I said to Anne.

"Aren't you peeing? Or retouching?" He asked me like a child

"No, why should I retouch?"

"Luh! We're in the same building where the attempted StarLanders are! Turn it off when they see us haggard," he said.

"Asus, why are you ashamed to show your ugliest face to the person you like? Well, that's when you'll know if-"

"Yes, sister, I'm really pissed off. I left Auntie's house so that no one would talk to me anymore. ."

"What's this for you too! Go ahead and pee, later you'll be ashamed of your pants and suddenly the StarLanders come by," I said and he immediately entered the rest room.

While Anne waited, I looked around. The StarLand building is beautiful. But nothing beats the beauty of HBLE. Even though I haven't visited other entertainment companies in the country, I think HBLE is really the most beautiful and high maintenance.

Employees' injuries are fine.

While looking around I heard a voice.

Voice singing...

"These flies on my window are winners in a losing game

Dip, duck, roll, and hover

They barely see a season change..."

I slowly walked to find the voice I heard. Until I reached the side of the men's rest room.

It was just on the side where I looked everywhere else.

"Baby, I want you to cave me in

So maybe I won't have to admit it

Baby, I want you to cave me in

So maybe I won't ask to forget it..."

Then you stopped singing.

In fairness, brother's voice is beautiful. He can join the call of the show on Showtime or The Voice.

"Hey."

I looked at the person who called me.

"Why?"

"What are you doing there? Maybe you're peeping?" The man in a white long sleeve polo shirt and a black vest-like thing accused me. Then he wears slacks and sneakers at the bottom.

"Huh? No, I'm waiting for my partner," I explained.

Lintek, just because I heard her singing, I would be mistaken for a peeping tom.

"Or where is the one you're waiting for?"

I was about to answer when someone spoke again.

"Sister Iris! Come, maybe there's lunch-" Anne was interrupted when the man faced her.

I saw how his jaw dropped when he saw who I was talking to.

The three of us were in that situation for five seconds.

Then I approached Anne because she was like a statue facing the man.

"Anne come on," then I grabbed her by the arm and faced the man again. "Before you think about me, I'm not peeking, okay?"

Anne and I walked away from the man.

"Sister Iris," said Anne as if she had come to her senses.

"Why?"

"Jay Wakin...why are you talking to him?! That's my husband!"

"What are you talking about," I said to Anne.

We are close to the room where we are assigned.

"That's Jay Wakin, sister! One of the StarLanders. Also one of my wives!" She is like a child who insists her parents buy her Barbie dolls. "And why are you talking to each other?! You're terrible sister, I didn't think you were the one who betrayed me..."

I just laughed at him. She's overdoing her fangirling.

I didn't answer him until we got to our room. We caught up with our colleague already eating. Others have already finished eating. There is also sleeping.

We went to our place with Anne. Then there is a food pack placed there.

"Sister Iris, what is it?" Anne still didn't stop scolding her. "Then what are you saying that you don't spy? Did you spy on Jay?"

I looked at him there.

"Hey, no! I heard someone singing. So I looked for it, and it turned out that the person singing was inside the male rest room, so I came over there. Then I just listened!" I'm defending myself. "Do you still have a crush on him after he accused me of spying? It's not true, is it?"

Anne's eyes narrowed. Why! Does he not believe me?

"Just eat. You'll have more energy later. You've only seen one. You look like a statue. What if you've seen twelve? I might have rushed you to the hospital because you passed out."

* * *

"Okay so here's the number of the new artists and the one's that won't be able to enter the final seven. The time of the program has moved, instead of 8pm the start has become 7:45. The announcement of the finalists will reach about two or more It's still time. Because we're live and that includes the commercial breaks," explained a StarLand staff. "After the finalv seven are announced, it will take them 30 minutes on stage for a mini thank you or whatever speech they have. Plus picture takings. By 10:30 you should be backstage ready to take them to a room where they will change. And then, you will go with them to HBLE, will you get it?"

"Yes," they answered at the same time.

It's 6:49, the program is about to start. The live audience has not been allowed into the venue yet because StarLanders is said to have a last minute rehearsal.

I also texted senior Ivan about what is happening now. Then he said he would try to get here. Because I said the program time has moved. I hope he can come here. It's hard for them to watch.

Especially Iya and Ruby. Everywhere they go. Earlier, they said goodbye to me just to find a place to buy water even though there is already water in our room.

Then I just got scolded because two of my team were going to their dance studio where the StarLanders were practicing.

Sometimes I just think about these two. Do they really have wives and children or are they just pretending like us?

They are four years older than me at my fake age. But their actions and thinking are not appropriate for their age.

They are young minds.

They made us sit in seats close to the backstage so that we could easily gather when assisting.

"Sound check."

"Mic test 1. 2. 3."

"Ah-ah-ah, check sound test. Sound check 1.2.3."

"Well I want to see how they rehearse!" I heard Ruby say from behind.

"Ruby, you are too old for them. They will not punish you. The intimate and romantic relationship between the artist and the staff is another taboo," said Gil.

"Not for me! For my niece."

I felt someone squeeze my arm.

I knew it was Anne right away because she was the only one next to me. I looked at him and laughed because of his reaction on his face.

He looks like he's in tears.

Oh no, it's because of the thrill.

"Don't be obvious. There are many HBLE staff around us. They might notice you fangirling," I whispered.

Anne immediately adjusted her seat and took a bite.

"Baby, I want you to cave me in

So maybe I won't have to admit it

Baby, I want you to cave me in

So maybe I won't ask to forget it..."

The hair on the back of my neck rose when I hear that voice.

According to the voice earlier in the rest room.

Then we heard someone laugh.

"Our Ace is really different!"

"Maybe when you become an idol you'll forget about us, Ace."

"Hey, you guys are awesome! Of course not."

"He needs to be an artist pre. He will use his being an artist to find Miss-"

"Benjamin you really chatter when there is gossip. But when there is no gossip your saliva is smooth."

"I'm going to miss you Benj. I'm going to miss you being an idiot and suddenly yelling when you want a pork chop."

Then they laughed again. Maybe they are aware that their microphone is on?

"Gagi dre, I really bet this Ace will immediately go to miss Jessica Soho to call to find Miss-"

"You know Wakin, why don't you just try to work for your company instead of being an artist?"

"Asus! You're treating me like that after I freed you from the trip?! Because of your pageemote with miss-"

"Miss again and again!"

And filled with laughter again.

"That g&n%ng laugh is so ul#l," said Anne from my side.

"Keep your lips calm. It looks like it's about to tear from smiling so much."

"You really care, don't you? Let's just rehearse. Maybe later someone will drop a lapel there."

"Past is past brother Ace! I hope #KMJS doesn't help you in your search for miss again and again!"

"Who are you missing over and over again?" Anne asked...I don't know if it was for me or maybe for herself. That's why I didn't answer.

Until the speakers play an instrumental.

"That's the theme song of StarLand!"

The StarLanders rehearsed for five minutes. After twenty minutes, the program started.

I took out my phone to update senior Ivan.

"Hello people of the world!" The male MC shouted.

Backstage we watch what is happening outside with the monitor.

Many people. Most of them are young like me. They brought lanterns, posters, banners and other things to show their support for StarLanders.

"Are you ready for tonight?!"

My heart beat suddenly accelerated along with the loud shouts of the people.

I don't know what's happening to me. I was suddenly nervous. Why should I be nervous?

I took my tumbler and drank some water to ease the shivering feeling.

"The long wait is over. After 9 months inside the StarLand, the StarLanders show up their talents to be deserving part of the final seven. But before we start, let us all welcome the big guy who made the young men dreams come true. .. mister Bang Clester Alcantara!"

We joined the applause of the people outside to pay our respects to the chairman/CEO of HBLE.

"Good evening everyone..."

I couldn't focus on what Mr. Bang was saying because my heart was beating really fast. What is happening to me?

"...just agree. And let's enjoy this moment."

"Thank you very much Mr. Bang," said the MC. "And now folks...let me present to you the twelve survivors of StarLand!"

The screams of the people got louder when the StarLanders came out and performed.

I caught sight of two pairs of familiar eyes...

why I focused on him until they finished performing. When it was over, there was a commercial break of 45 seconds. Then the twele StarLanders lined up in the middle.

"Thank you for that wonderful and intense performance, StarLanders. And the results are on my hand now," then the MC held up the paper he was holding. "Are you ready to know who the first new artist?! Then let me hear it!"

"GO ME ETHAN!"

"YURI! YURI!"

"ACE!!!"

"LET'S GO KAIZER!!"

"BABY BENJ!!!"

I was interrupted when my phone vibrated. I saw that senior Ivan was calling.

I stood up and looked for a quiet place for the call.

"Hello senior?"

"Yes hello Iris, I'm on my way now. Text mev the area where you are okay? Bye."

After hanging up, I immediately texted where we were.

When I came back I saw that Anne was in tears. So I ran our distance.

"Anne? Why? What happened to you?" I said a little loudly because of the noise of the people.

"Sister... Jay and Ace are in the final seven," he said while sobbing.

I thought what? I took tissues from my bag and handed them to him.

"Alright, alright calm down people. You need to save your energy! There are only three more in the final seven, that's how wild you are! What about you if they are complete?!"

There was shouting outside so I looked at the monitor. There are three men standing in line, two of them are crying and the other one seems to be holding back his tears.

"So the fourth StarLander is...Let me hear who's your bet!"

"RIKI MY BABY!!"

"BENJAMIN! BENJAMIN!"

"WILLIAM!!"

"JOSHUA!!!

"And what you shouted was right! We have a tie for fourth place! Let me present to you...the fourth and fifth member! Mister William and Benjamin!"

"Oh my gosh! All my son's bets are in! Can't we go there yet?!" I heard Ruby say from the back.

"The sixth member is...mister Riki!" The

crowd outside was shouting so loudly. I was still the loudest of the crowd. "

We are now at the last member who will compete the final member. And I won't take it any longer. The last member is no other than mister Uno!" Confetti

rained on the stage and all the StarLanders and the final seven burst into tears. While dancing.

"Guys! Stand by!"

We immediately took action and approached the crew. I let those who needed assistance come first.

Then Julia suddenly approached me.

"Iris, wait a minute because I'm about to pee. Please hold it," then he handed me a card number.

"Alright. Hurry up."

I approached where my companions were. They were lined up and I was on the side.

"Number one?! Where's number one?!"

I looked at the number that Julia gave me.

It turned out that he was number one and then he wasn't there yet. "Number one is still on CR," I said.

"What?! The artists will come down the stage in just fifteen seconds! Miss you will take her place first," then he pulled me to get in line at the front. "Please put on the face masks! Also remember what was said earlier!"

I looked for Anne and saw that she was on the fifth floor. I also looked back to see if Julia was already there.

I was busy looking for someone who pulled my hand again.

me to the side and I saw what was happening outside. Hugging, crying, and laughing were what I witnessed.

"You're here Miss, when Ace comes down you immediately assist him in room 14 on the second floor okay?"

I nodded absentmindedly. I adjusted the cap on my head and the mask.

Until two men came. The new artist and a body guard.

"Let's go," the guard told me.

I nodded and walked out of the area first. That's it.

I pressed the elevator button to go up. When it opened, I let the new artist in first. The guard followed and then me.

"What floor are we on, Ma'am?" The guard asked.

"Second po," I answered.

Quietlywe were the only ones inside. That made my heart beat faster. Maybe I drank too much coffee. Especially when I did OT for two days s.

The elevator rang. Then I went out first to find room 14. Walk. Walk. Then we were in front of room 14.

I opened it and looked at the new artist. I saw how he looked at me. Staring.

He has familiar eyes.

"Come in," I said.

He did not act immediately. He stared at me for ten seconds before finally entering.

"Miss you will take care of her first. I'll just go back downstairs to get her things," said the body guard.

"Alright. Then brother, if you happen to see the one with me. Her name is Julia, you should send her here too, right? She's the one who will actually assist the new artist."

"Alright, Ma'am. Come inside. I'll knock later."

I went inside and closed the door. When I faced it, I gasped because our eyes immediately met.

He was sitting on the couch with his legs slightly open. I went to the other side of the sofa.

I took the cell phone out of my pocket to update senior Ivan and text Julia to come here to the second floor room 14.

After I sent my messages to the two, I heard my roommate whisper.

"Uh...do you need anything? We'll just wait for a while, eh. Let's just wait for your guard and the one who will replace me," I said.

"Will someone replace you?"

"Yes...I really shouldn't be the one with you here..."

The man adjusted his seat. While not interrupting our gaze.

I turned away and looked at my phone. Senior and Julia did not reply to me.

I looked at the man and saw that he was holding his cell phone. I see how he quickly clicks on the screen.

Then someone knocked.

I stood up to open the door. I was surprised to see Chairman Bang outside and his three body guards.

"G-good evening, Chairman. Come in," I said and opened the door wide.

The Chairman just nodded and smiled at him. Then he entered with two body guards. One was left outside, because he was supposed to be guarding outside.

I went to the other side. There was a recliner chair there so I sat there. The room is big but only a sofa set, air conditioner, a long table with only food, and this one where I sit are the only equipment here.

"How are you feeling, Ethan?" Chairman aa man asked.

The two of them were sitting on the sofa while the two guards were on the side.

"I can't explain, Chairman. But the satisfaction prevails," answered the man—Ethan.

Wait. Ethan?

"Hmm, I am so proud of you Ethan Aczeqiel. All of your hard works and struggles are all worth it. This is the payment of all those hard times, Ethan. Even before, I know that this day will come. And my happiness are too much right now. I am so proud of you, son."

"Thank you for the trust, Chairman. I can't even repay everything that you have helped and taught me. But I promise that I will improve and I will appreciate this opportunity that you have given me."

Chairman stood up and patted the man on the shoulder. Then Ethan also stood up. They both shook hands.

"You should call your family. Especially your mother," the Chairman said last before he went out with the guards.

Ethan sat down and looked up.

I picked up the phone to check if there was a reply from the two. But only senior Ivan had a reply. He said that he and the rest of the Chairman's prod team will be discussed.

I was startled from my seat when someone knocked on the door. So I stood up to open it. I also looked at Ethan who was still fine.

His head was leaning against the sofa. Closed eyes while looking up.

I opened the door and saw the guard who was with us earlier. He was carrying a black suitcase and a fish backpack.

"This is what Sir Ethan is using," then he handed the suitcase to me.

"Aren't you going to come in? And the one with me? Julia, where is she?"

"Ah eh ano po eh," older brother scratched the back of his neck. "He's already been brought with sir...it's enough! He's accompanied another artist."

My face was sad.

"Is that so? Is there no one who can take my place here? I need to check my colleagues if they are doing their job correctly. And if they have delivered the new artists to HBLE properly," he said. I.

"Just chat with them Ma'am."

I laughed at my brother's suggestion.

"Alright. Thank you?

" "Nothing. Come on in now. So that Sir Ethan can fix it. There are still 10 minutes before we leave."

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    First I put Sir Ethan's things inside. Then I thanked my brother again."Sir-" I couldn't finish what I was going to say because of what I saw.Ethan unbuttons his polo shirt.I turned away from him and closed my eyes. Shame!"Here are the g-used ones," I stammered! Obviously affected by what was seen."Already used?""Use what my brother took. It's your stuff," I said and then slightly pushed the suitcase forward while still turning my back to him.I felt him step closer to me. I stuck my body to the door."Ah, thank you," he said behind me.I held my breath because I felt that he was very close to me. Even though I pushed the suitcase away from me. So that he won't get too close to me.But it sucks.Why do I feel like there are only 5 baby steps between us?!"S-alright, get ready. So we can leave for HBLE. You only have seven minutes to get ready.""I've been with you for a while but I don't know why I'm with you," he said behind me."Ah," I still laugh to reduce the nervousness I f

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  • Love is Strange   5

    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 a

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  • Love is Strange   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 pretendingThree months is all we gotTry not to fall in love..."That's what opened my eyes when I entered. He was inside the recording area itself. He

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  • Love is Strange   7

    I was backstage with the other staff. I'm fixing Ethan's hair. And they will perform next.Then they made a circle of seven and prayed. We watched them like that."NO! NO! DIONYSUS!""Good luck boys!""Good luck!""Fighting!"Then they were called for. I followed their backs as they moved away.Until Ethan caught my eye, before he finally got on stage.Backstage there is a big TV so we can see what is happening outside.It got dark outside. And when the light came on, the center of the camera was on Ethan.* * *Their performance is over. Next up is Ethan's solo.It was just the two of us in the dressing room. I was waiting for her to finish dressing.I'm just sitting on the couch and looking at tweets. Performance feedbacks earlier.I smiled when I read that Ethan's outfit was beautiful. Of course! I stayed up for that award show.I refreshed to read more feedbacks.But instead of tweets from fans, it was Sekyel's tweet that opened my eyes. That tweet was 45 seconds ago and has five

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  • Love is Strange   8

    Since the award show is still tomorrow, I thought of doing a half day at work today. I'm going to a ramen house.I miss Wella and Cali again. As well as the cute, cute Phoebe. I have fixed what needs to be fixed for tomorrow.So now, I'm going to say goodbye to Miss Stacey that I'll only be there for half a day.As usual, I knocked first before entering. Miss Stacey immediately greeted me with a smile.She was wearing her eyeglasses and her hair was in a high ponytail.I walked closer to his table."Good afternoon," I greeted."Oh Iris, why?""Uh, I'm just going to say goodbye for half a day today.""Okay sure. I already checked your outputs. And you need, we all need beauty rest! Because we will be busy tomorrow morning! So yeah, you can all go home," then he smiled at her."Alright, thank you and take a beauty rest."In the taxi to the ramen house, I texted Wella.Me:well bc kb?He immediately replied.Wella:Nde poMe:ramen house tauWella:Are you free?Me:free by CaliWella:G

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  • Love is Strange   9

    Ethan was speechless. He just looked me straight in the eye. Then he slowly bent down and looked up.I saw how the hump on his neck rose several times. He passed us by without saying a word.When he disappeared in front of me, I was relieved."Iris? Are you okay? Who is that and what did you say I'm your wife. Haven't you moved on yet?"I slapped Justin on the arm. He is still very sensitive to this day.Justin was my ex-boyfriend in high school. He's the one I ran to when Mama and I had a fight because of Henry.He is also my only friend other than my plastic friends.We became grade eight and reached grade nine. We broke up before we were in grade ten.Because we are still immature. We both agreed to separate.Besides, he likes someone else. We also ended on good terms."You feel!"He laughed and held her arm."Just kidding! But seriously, how are you?"I pulled him back down the hallway to the restroom."I'm fine. You? How are you...and Dane?"I saw how Justin's face changed. His h

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  • Love is Strange   10

    I couldn't stop smiling at that text from Ethan. Somehow I feel better.I still have a few hours left for my break, so I answered them one by one. I put Wella's first, Anne, Ethan's last.I put his name in my contact lists as Ethan. I've saved it so I won't have to think about who the unknown number is texting me.Me to Wella:that's fine, besides, it's good that you didn't say it...maybe I didn't do my job right and failed the exam. so I understand you didn't tell me right away. Mama's condition is fine.I'm with Anne:I've been in the department for a while now. after our meeting I will go home. in our house.Me to Ethan:I didn't use it. Don't worry, I'll give it back to you and even if I haven't used it, I'll wash it. thank youI put the cellphone on the table and fixed my desk. Because of a week without work my desk is a bit dusty. Then my little trash bin is also full of trash.There are only three of us in the office including miss Stacey. One is Iya, she is doing something in

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  • Love is Strange   11

    I was about to type something to reply to Ethan. When I heard a knock from the door."Hija...this is manang Dares. Your mom is waking you up and you're going to have dinner..."I smiled before answering. "I-I'm awake! I'll just get ready and then I'll go downstairs.""Alright hija, hurry up or the food will get cold on the chin."I didn't answer and just stood up. I fixed the bed and rubbed my face. Then, I went down. The whole house was quiet, because there were only a few of us here.I caught up with Mama who was sitting in her usual place. When he saw me, he immediately smiled."Eat son," I sat across from him.Lots of food. Everything looks delicious, but I don't feel like eating. I just took the right amount of food. I can really use you up.Then we started eating. It was also quiet, but Mama was smiling in front of me. So I smiled back at him too.That night ended quietly. I kissed Mama on the cheek before going to my room. I locked it, then I went to bed.The next day, I woke u

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  • Love is Strange   30

    "Yes, the news is that the Chairman took me on purpose to become a trainee again. Do you know that the Chairman's favorite..."I just sighed when I heard that. That's not new to me. Someone always notices that I'm attached to the Chairman and what they say. I'm really nervous that if I make my debut... they'll think it's because of the Chairman.I just laugh at my fellow trainees for teasing me. Tonight, the big night. Tonight it will be known who will debut in HBLE's new boy group. I was so nervous that I sang in the bathroom to calm myself down. Then now, I laugh at their teasing. They say I need Miss Soho's help to find Ms. Lily is back again.I was very itchy after my name was mentioned. I can't hold the mic properly. My voice trembled while speaking in front of many people, the producers, the Chairman, Risen and especially Seventh.My trembling turned to joy when my friend's names were also mentioned. We hugged as we completed the debut tonight.I was so happy when I found out th

  • Love is Strange   29

    "You're down here, pre," I said to my friend at the computer shop.I was on my way home because I passed by a computer shop so I stopped for a while. My broken brother scolded me. He changed our Wi-Fi password! So I can't play! My examinations are over. I don't have a pile of plates anymore.Broken people do things differently. Ts He's still able to ground me, right? I'm in my second year of college. Really crazy.Every click I make on the mouse and the keyboard is fast. I've put up with the headphone being stuck in my ear even though it smells different. I'll just take a shower when I get home."The strength of one of our opponents," said the person next to me who is my ally. I also only met him here at the computer shop. He saw that I was playing as well as he was playing so he invited me."Gosh, that's okay. Just don't let it go," I answered him.Apart from my addiction to music, it is also one of my preoccupations. Especially in the first weeks after that night. I made it a distra

  • Love is Strange   28

    "Alright Ace, go with sister Jing. Mommy will follow okay?"I was crying tightly hugging Mama. I don't understand why he is sending us home together with sister Jing when we can all go home together.While I was hugging him tightly, he was pushing me away. He was trying to get out of my embrace. Why?"M-Mommy, please go together p-po..."-Son, Mommy will be next okay? I'm just going somewhere—""Come on Ace," Kuya said coldly.I ignored him so he joined in pulling me away from Mama. Mama just nodded and smiled at me. While I was losing and trying to get out of the hands of sister Jing and brother Manu.No! I don't want to go home without Mommy! I kept crying that I didn't care if people were looking at me. In the car I stiffened, all the doors were locked. I wasn't there and I still hurt Kuya. While sister Jing took care of me and prevented me from getting out of the car.I didn't mean to punch Kuya in the face.I looked at the back of the car as we drove away from our favorite restau

  • Love is Strange   28

    "H-Huh? What do you mean we should stop? Stop from breathing? Stop from talking? Eating? What Lily Iris?"I want to stay serious but I can't. Especially and I can see the confusion on his face. It's like he's crying again."Why? Did I do something wrong? Was it about the text? I was just joking! So, please baby tell me what exactly do you want us to stop? I-Is my courtship? Y-You want me to stop now? Why? D-Did I rush everything again? I already told you, we will keep this slow..."His eyes fell to the floor. I bit my lower lip to stop laughing. He will not be my Eltan if he is not this OA. He wouldn't be this Eltan that I liked before if he didn't think ahead. A different Eltan is in front of me now if he doesn't cry because of the frustrations he feels."Yes Ethan," I tried to keep my voice cool. "I want you to stop flirting with me. I want you to stop, let's stop this."He looked up at me and smiled weakly. He nodded one after the other."I see, I know that from the beginning it is

  • Love is Strange   27

    I clenched my hands under the table. What Ethan said made my head hurt. I don't know who I should really be angry with for what happened to us.Many names are mentioned. I don't know which of them to blame. Iya, Gavyn, Chairman, Ethan, or myself."But the Chairman was even angrier with what Serrah did and when I said that I would also re-release a statement. He stopped me. Do you remember when I was alive? I told you that I would make my statement on the issue live. I didn't who was able to say more because of the Chairman."He continued. He tried several times to issue a statement but the Chairman always blocked it. He apologized to me because he was unable to release the statement he knew I was waiting for. But I didn't answer. I let him talk. He has also grinned. That's why I rarely talked to him then.I thought it was because he was affected by the issue. By the way, he was facing something more serious. What I think about him is why he doesn't want or doesn't have a statement rel

  • Love is Strange   26

    They laughed so I couldn't stop laughing. Fortunately, the workers at the firm that Justin works for are kind and hardworking. They had started less than half a day, they had finished quite a bit."Miss Ganda, do you have a boyfriend yet?""Miss Ganda has a girlfriend! Didn't you hear what Architect said earlier? Miss Ganda is hers!"They kept teasing the one who asked if I had a boyfriend. I was about to say that I don't have a boyfriend, when someone asked me again."Do you always visit here, miss Ganda?""Uh, I don't know. Besides, you can just call her Lily," I told them."Alright Lily!"I just smiled at them again and told them to continue eating. After a while I decided to go home. I said goodbye to them and they were even sad and said that I would visit again.I just said I would try. Especially I'm waiting for someone to accept me at work. Ethan has also disappeared from the surroundings. I don't know where he went. But I didn't see him until I got in the car.I just drove hom

  • Love is Strange   25

    "Thanks, Hijo, but aren't you busy? Are you really sure you'll accept this? I can get some architects from the firm that Justin works for if you're busy. It's embarrassing-""No Tita, we have a three-month break. So, I'm not that busy. Besides, I want to keep my promise. Even if it's just my promise to you," he said calmly.I scoffed at what he said.I drank the shake that was in front of me. We have food on the table. There are three Filipino dishes, there are also cakes for dessert. I was the only one who had a shake while the three of them had one pitcher of iced tea.It's good and he has a word. He was also right, he fulfilled the words he left to Mama. Even those promises he made to Mama."Okay, so do we have a deal?" the two men exchanged glances. "I will talk to Atty. so he can arrange a contract and some important papers. Then, we will have another meeting if the construction starts..."After the conversation, we started eating. Mama and Justin are still talking continuously w

  • Love is Strange   25

    I accept it.It took me a long time to admit to myself that I accepted Ethan without him.I had to see him happy with Serrah before I decided to forget him. I had to get tired and chase before I accepted that I wasn't really me anymore. I tried several times, I begged and begged and insisted. And he only answered one thing..."Please Ethan," I cried to him.I caught him alone in the dressing room and took that chance to talk to him. No one else and just the two of us. I don't even know how and why I ended up here."I told you, Lily. I don't want it anymore. We're done. What else do you want to hear?" The irritation was obvious in his voice.I stepped closer to him but he also stepped away. I sighed."I want you to take back everything you said.""I have nothing to take back. Everything I said, I stand by."I sobbed. "Is that all? You're just going to throw everything away? I thought-""Didn't I tell you to forget everything?" he already thinks badly of me. "And stop me, please. My dec

  • Love is Strange   24

    The days passed quickly.It's my last day in the department.I will move again and meet new faces and new personalities.I'm in Gavyn's office, he's fixing my paper. In order for me to reach the top, I will let them shop for the department for me. They will base Ethan's comments on me. How I am at work and his personal opinions about me.I patiently waited for Gavyn to sign and comment on each page of thick paper. It took him half an hour to sign and write. He sorted the papers back into my folder. Then he handed it to me."Is it okay if I ask you how's your experience working in a cafeteria?"I sat up straight. "Uh, at first I was a bit... scared. Because we were talking before that the new senior in the department was rude and strict. So I did my best not to make a mistake so I wouldn't get yelled at or scolded. But as time went on working here, I noticed that the senior here is not really rude and strict. It's a good workplace, less hassle compared to my past departments. Maybe I'l

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