"We request your attendance at the Gangnam studio. Where we will shoot a video for the theater." Mr. Jung, the Director of Gran Saga explained while staring at his laptop.
"I am very grateful for the soundtrack. The feedback from the public was more than expected. That's why we have a schedule to present Theater videos with other amazing artists as a special edition."
"Yes, We received emails from Mr. Jung weeks ago regarding the contract and SM see no defects on the project. Taeyeon-ssi has no reason to refuse. We've read the storyline, but please tell us more." My manager said as she was looking down at some papers, which included a printed requirement on it.
"The story is about the main characters of various literary works competing over who takes the legendary sword, and in the end, the main character of the mobile games."
"The trailer creates a comical theatrical performance by synthesizing their faces on the child-sized body, since it is a "Junior Theater Festival", so basically they're all are "children" playing the grownup characters in the Gran Saga universe."
Instead of joining their discussions, I busied myself with my pen. Besides, I already agreed to it so..
"Any question or objections?" He asked us, woke me up from my daydream. I just gave him smile in response.
He nodded while he closed his laptop. "Since we have managed to get an equal contract result, let's bond together. My treat." Mr. Jung smiled at us.
"Sure, Mr. Jung." My manager said respectfully and we bowed our head.
"Excuse me, let me use the bathroom first." I said as I grabbed my small bag.
"Let me walk you there, Taeyeon-ssi. The bathroom is near my office. I have to send additional files to SM regarding the MoU ." Mr. Jung volunteered to lead the way. I nodded.
"I will accompany you, Taeng." My manager said but I declined and told her to wait for me in the lobby with the rest of the staff.
We walked according to his direction. Some of the staff had started leaving. "Maybe you can check the MoU yourself before I send it to your agency. After all, it is your voice. I want to give you the opportunity to voice your choice." Mr. Jung smiled at me. Oh! how nice he is.
"Um, sure Mr. Jung." I said awkwardly then I went to the toilet by myself while he entered his office which is only ten steps away.
I knocked Mr. Jung's door as I promised him to come to his office right after I finished with my business. I felt my phone buzzing on the back of my jeans, but I ignored it knowing well who was calling.
"Mr. Jung?"
"Taeyeon-ssi, come in." I went in and saw Mr. Jung in his chair. I shut the door behind me silently before sitting in one of the chairs in front of the desk where Mr.Jung sat.
"Mr. Jung,"
"Here's the approval file." He handed me the same file I received in the meeting and that made me wrinkle my eyebrows.
He stood up just to sit beside me.
"Taeyeon, Can I call you that? Lets quit the formalities, call me oppa." What?
I wanted to laugh. "Y-yes.."
He gave me a big creepy smile. For a few seconds he kept staring at me, he even dared to look at me from toe to my head.
"I always praised you to my fellow directors. You are indeed a talented singer."
"Thank you, Mr. Jung. It is an honor to work with you." I smiled at him despite the stupidity he was doing this time.
"You know I have a big name and enough to have a lot of connections. Here, I have a waiting list of drama's directors who want to work with you." He handed me another sheet of paper containing numbers and well-known names on it.
I knew where this was going.
Mr. Jung approached me with a hungry smile. "But, this is not free. Taeyeon-ah."
Shit! This old fox.
I distanced myself away from him. "Thank you for the offer. But, I really am sorry. I have to decline. Mr. Jung."
"Why? You need more? I could give you a better producer or even better you can be the main role in the drama. I could pay them to list your name so easily without casting. Just name it." He leaned close to me and placed his hand on my thigh.
I couldn't help but giggle.
"Why are you laughing?" The smile in his eyes had vanished. "Are you laughing at me?"
With a deep inhale, I slowly moved his hand off of my thigh. "I am sorry, Mr. Jung. Really, I do appreciate it. But, I don't do acting and I only accepts jobs in a clean way." I stood up and bowed my head.
"Excuse me, My manager is waiting for me." Before I could even make a run for it, he grabbed my hand. I jumped in surprise and pushed his shoulder.
"M-mr. Jung. This is inappropriate."
"Don't act so innocent, Taeyeon. We both know you weren't an angel yourself." He tried to touch my thigh with his other hand.
"Please, stop."
"You know damn well who I am. I can kill your career in a minute." He warned me.
"And I know you know who I am. I'm not an ordinary cheap celebrity. I am Kim Taeyeon! An A class singer in the whole K industry . You wouldn't dare mess with me." "Moreover, If I don't show up in 5 minutes, my manager will come to get me. And you don't want that, do you? Scandal in your own office." I smirked devilishly. I forced myself to not look intimidated.
He nervously let go of my arms and it was a cue for me to run. I stood up, adjusted my blazer, bowed respectfully to him and exited his office.
I walked slowly towards the elevator and greeted some of the staff I met until I reached the first floor. Before I got to the lobby where my manager is, I went to the toilet.
I cleaned myself and let the water take off his touch from my hands. I foamed my hands repeatedly until I was sure they were not contaminated, then I fixed my hair.
I stared at my own reflection. So, this is still happening. This is how things go around here. How some people act in this Industry. Everyone uses each other to get what they want. You pay what you get. I mentally prepared myself for this. I didn't build my career so they could bury it alive easily so I have to do what must be done, defend myself when no one else can.
I closed my eyes with disappointment. The world is not getting better anyway and I am forever fcking stuck here.
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