Exes' Baggage And More

Chapter Five

Andrew looked at Macy closely.

This is their second meeting. Well, at least for Andrew's novels. After the surprise meeting in the apartment building, Andrew met Macy several times when he was about to leave or come home from the studio. The two of them greeted each other briefly. They don't even talk much whether it's about work or other things outside of work.

Currently, the editor is checking the final draft of the novel The Road, which has received input from Andrew, before Andrew's three novels go to print. The directors of St. Haven actually wanted Andrew's three novels to be published continuously – considering that the novels are part of a trilogy – and for that reason, Macy had to have a lot of time to prepare.

However, being quick-witted and smart as she is, Macy had come up with a more efficient plan.

Andrew's three novels were immediately worked on simultaneously, but the time of publication will be arranged according to the provisions given by the board of directors. In addition, Macy's plan will also make it easier for the novels to be filmed. It would be more profitable for St. Haven because they will have more stock for each novel later in anticipation of the huge reader demand.

Andrew exhaled heavily, but it seemed that it made the editor glance at him.

"What is it, Writer Coangco?" Macy asked.

"Oh? No, I just..." Andrew was silent for a moment. Thinking first if what he will say next would be okay. "Uhm, didn't the input I gave earlier help much?"

Heck, what are you doing, Andrew? You never asked that before? Why are you this bothered now?

Macy looked at him for a moment then smiled faintly. Then she returned her focus and attention on the draft of the script in front of him. "Your input is very helpful. But I just did some final checks before you also do the final proofreading. To further ensure that we have done according to your wishes."

"Oh."

Macy re-read the last part of the draft. And Andrew was stuck in silence. Well, he didn't dislike the situation, but it felt very awkward. Moreover, David did not accompany him and in Macy's office, there were only the two of them at the very moment.

Andrew may have entered the editor's office several times already, but Macy's office gives a very different impression. There is not much furniture. He can't figure out yet if his editor is a minimalist or what. Even the room wasn't too big – maybe because of the effect of three large cupboards that contained many books and maybe the manuscripts of the novels that Macy had handled.

In the end, he concluded that the editor's office was very minimalist.

"Writer Coangco..." said Macy, who then turned the draft of the script in front of Andrew. "I've checked. Maybe there is still need for some more improvements. But we can finish it before the printing entry date. You can check it again and can add other input. If it's needed."

Andrew glanced at the script that was now in front of him. He could see there were some red ink marks. Should he do the editing again? Isn't it the editor's responsibility to do this? Even with all the feedback that Andrew gave last week, isn't that enough?

However, Andrew didn't say anything and instead took the pen that Macy offered him. Then Andrew started reading the draft of the script. Honestly, it was really weird for him. Previously, he had never done editing like this after his script had been entered into the editorial team.

"While you're checking it out, I'll excuse myself for a moment," said Macy.

He just nodded.