Naeun's transition to a new job isn't all about her career like she expected. Instead, it's a series of unexpected romantic encounters with two gorgeous & famous men - Hwang Minhyun & Cha Eunwoo. Who does she choose in the end?
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We're on the way in the car, about to reach the entrance of the Paris S/S 2023 Fashion Show. I'm seated across from Eunwoo, and filming him as he talks candidly to his fans at the camera. He's sharing about what he had for breakfast earlier, what he is wearing, and how he feels about the Womenswear Show that he's about to attend.
I'm taken by how dapper he looks in his all black outfit, with his hair seductively styled up. I control myself from swooning over how gorgeous he looks; but it's honestly so impossible due to his overpoweringly divine visuals and aura. The more I am with him, I'm convinced that he's not human.
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As we are nearing the drop off point - which was also the red carpet - I feel myself get a bit more nervous. Instead of Taeyoon, I have been allowed entry as his staff plus-one so I am dressed appropriately for the event. I'm wearing a blazer that's embellished with silver sequins for a hint of glam. Underneath, I'm wearing a simple co-ord top and skirt; complete with knee-high leather boots.
"Are you nervous?" he asks when he realized I was staring blankly even after he was done talking the camera.
"Oh-" I press the camera's recording button to stop filming and reply him, "Yeah, a little bit."
"You're going to be okay. Just stay close to me."
My nervousness eases up with his reassurance, "I will."
"I'm looking forward to tonight more that this show," Eunwoo says.
Today's Fashion Show was going to be the last important schedule during our Paris itinerary and tomorrow I will finally have one full free day to myself - this applies to Eunwoo and all the other staff as well.
In light of that, Eunwoo had asked me the day before if I wanted to grab dinner & drinks tonight after the show, and of course, I agreed. I couldn't wait for evening to come quickly.
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On the red carpet, I brace myself as Eunwoo and I make our way through a thick crowd of reporters and fans that swarm around us trying to get a good view of him. I am suddenly filled with respect for him who remained professional. I take a second to admire his calm and collected demeanour despite the frenzy. Being a celebrity really isn't as glamorous as I thought. The attention was nice, but it could also feel suffocating.
Against my efforts, I fall behind the crowd that was pushing & bumping into me from all sides - including the bodyguards who were actively shielding and guiding him; all of this creating distance between us. I feel my anxiety building up; it feels as if I'm out at sea with strong waves that separate me from my life buoy. I could barely see Eunwoo now.
My eyes search frantically for him when suddenly, the moving crowd seems to come a halt. I see his tall figure emerge from deep within the group of people, walking towards me with a couple of bodyguards at his sides.
"Naeun-ah," He reaches out for my arm, grabbing me gently and pulls me towards him, "Stay by my side."
I feel a rush of relief from his familiar touch, and I quickly move beside him. We continue through the crowd while he keeps his hand on my arm, as if to ensure that I do not stray again. I felt safe amidst the chaos, thankful that I could depend on him.
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During the show, I was unfortunately not able to sit beside Eunwoo - the front row seats were obviously reserved for the celebrities only. Instead, I stood somewhere in the corner of the room and at back, but still with a decent view of the show.
To be honest, I was still feeling a bit stressed and couldn't fully enjoy it. The entire event was overwhelming for me; moreover, being in a room full of the most famous celebrities from all over the world added some sort of heaviness in the air. I remind myself that I need to get used to this for my job.
Ah! My job! I remember and rush take out my camera to shoot some footage of Eunwoo as he watches the runway. I film him as he occasionally smiles & makes conversation with Anne Nakamura whom he was seated beside, after which his attentive eyes would return to observe the confident models striding down the catwalk.
He spots me from across the room and beams at the the camera. Gosh, he's so handsome. I zoom the camera in closer at his face to catch his expression and he playfully winks at me. This makes me smile, and the tight, stressed feeling I had in my chest dissolves a little bit. He was such a comfort to me in this unfamiliar environment.
Suddenly, I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket. I quickly take it out to check if I have received a message from Taeyoon - just in case it was about work.
I swipe my phone on to see a NAVER article notification badge on my screen instead. The news article title immediately catches my attention, "DispatchReportsHwangMinhyunandUpcomingDramaCo-Star,KimSoHyunareAllegedlyDating"
I feel a dread fill my insides, and an awful sinking feeling hits my gut.
