Dreams Come True (JK fanfic)

2: Big Break

I woke up when my 8am alarm went off. I rubbed my eyes and grabbed my phone to shut up the annoying thing. My eyes widened when I saw an email from Bighit in my notifications. I tossed my phone to the edge of the bed and sat up while looking at it.

Should I open it?

I gulped before carefully getting out of bed.

"I think I'll do my morning routine first," I said. I was mentally preparing myself for a rejection, but I hoped I would be accepted. I brushed my teeth, combed my hair and tied it into a bun, washed my face, and then came face to face with my phone again in the kitchen.

"Maybe I should eat first," I said as I convinced myself to eat a bowl of cereal before reading the news. I stared at my phone the whole time while eating and it only made me more nervous when I was finally finished. I reached for my phone only to have a phone call interrupt me. It was Minhee.

"SOHYUN DID YOU GET THE RESULT YET?!?!" she yelled.

"Um. No," I replied as I put her on speakerphone.

"Yang Sohyun what the hell. You woke up like an hour ago and you STILL HAVEN'T checked your email?!?" she yelled. I shyly rubbed my neck and mumbled a 'yes.'

"Well hurry and open it while I'm on the line! I have to go to work in a few!" she ushered me.

"Okay!" I replied. I looked at my phone and dragged it near me. Then I tapped my home icon and went to my email. The Bighit email was at the top of my inbox and I nervously tapped on it. I covered my screen when it started loading.

You got this. Just do it.

I pulled my hand away and slowly revealed the email.

"Read it out loud," Minhee said. My eyes skimmed the intro before getting into the actual email.

"To Yang Sohyun. Our three judges take time to decide which applicants are fit for being rookies and have come to the conclusion of whether to accept or decline you. After your audition, we happily inform you that you are accepted to Bighit entertainment!!!" I yelled as I jumped into the air and started celebrating. Minhee squealed on the other end of the phone with me.

"You did it Hyun!!! All your hard work is going to pay off!!" Minhee yelled.

I did it. I really did it. I finally have a chance.

Tears threatened to fall but I held back as I grinned and scanned over the rest of the email.

"It says that I have to report to the entertainment tomorrow at 9am and will be meeting my mentor too," I eagerly told her.

"Good job Hyun! Way to pull through. I gotta run for now, but make sure to tell your dad about it and shove it in his face!" she yelled. I giggled and shook my head.

"Later Hee," I said before hanging up. I stared at the email for a few seconds longer in disbelief before I fell onto my couch in ecstasy.

I have to tell Dad.

I dialed his number and waited for him to pick up.

Dad: Morning Sohyun. To what do I owe this pleasure?

Me: I got my results from the last audition back.

I made sure to not sound too excited.

Dad: Really? Well did you get rejected? If you did then it's alright darling. The company will be happy to-

Me: Dad I got accepted!!! I'm officially a trainee of Bighit Entertainment!

I squealed and I heard him quiet on the other line.

Me: Dad?

Dad: That's... good. Have they given you terms and conditions yet?

Me: Dad I'll meet with them tomorrow. My hard work finally paid off!

Dad: But for how long?

Me: What?

Dad: How long will you be a trainee Sohyun?

Me: Well probably a couple years-

Dad: Sohyun you're 19! You need a PROPER job. You can't just throw your life on the line with no source of income. Eventually you will have to live without my help and I think the company will provide that income. Being a trainee isn't worth it.

I frowned.

Me: Dad.. I. It's my dream.

Dad: Well dreams don't pay the bills.

I was speechless. I hung up on him and let my phone fall to the floor. Tears started to escape my eyes and I just stared at my wall.

Dreams don't pay the bills.

He probably never even believed in me. He must have been expecting me to get rejected again. I have to prove him wrong. I have to.

I sobbed into the pillows on the couch and tried to catch my breath.

My dreams are my passions. I don't want to live life with no passion. Life without passion isn't life at all. I have to do it. I have to make my dreams come true.

I wiped away my tears and walked into the bathroom to wash my face. I looked into the mirror and smiled.

"I won't let him be right. Not this time," I said into the mirror. I was determined to not go back on my words. I was determined to do my best no matter what and make my dreams come true.

"I will do it because I finally made my big break."