All Of My Silences Will Be Your Words [English Vers. - FINISHED]

Chapter Twenty-Six

- Could you be a little more... Natural ? I know it's not easy with all your make-up and coloring, but you're going to have to do it for real.

Felix held back an umpteenth sigh of frustration as he heard the sarcastic drawl ringing in his ears. He'd have told her to go f*ck herself if he hadn't had a modicum of restraint.

- Seriously ?! We've already done this take over thirty times, and every time it doesn't suit you ! HyunJin finally cried out in a fit of nerves, standing in front of him.

- HyunJin... Hissed Lix, touching his arm. Stop it !

- I'm sorry, but I'm fed up! He's doing it on purpose ! His friend muttered in his direction.

Chan and SeungMin approached them while the others exchanged panicked glances. The assistant approached them, a scornful eyebrow raised.

- If I say there's a problem, then there's a problem. he replied annoyed. So, if I say we have to do it again, we do it again, even if it's the thirtieth time.

- And if I tell you that your lack of professionalism is so blatant that it's embarrassing, what are you going to do ? Came an angry voice from behind them.

Felix recognized it instantly, even if part of him didn't want to believe it because he didn't think Sae had the nerve. Talking in front of so many people, who would have thought !

- She's getting better and better at Korean, commented SeungMin with an air of satisfaction.

The others were torn between surprise and amusement, except of course for the assistant whose face had turned scarlet.

- And you are ? He squeaked in a condescending voice.

- The one who tells you that if you're this jealous of the people you're supposed to be supporting and helping, you should think about changing professions, replied Sae-Jin, coming to stand next to Felix.

He glanced at her, and was surprised to see that her eyes were red and puffy.

- Are you all right ? He inquired, worried as he suddenly remembered what she'd been up to this afternoon.

She turned to him and gave him a smile that immediately reassured him.

- Yes. Better ; although the start of the afternoon was closer to "sh*t" than "better", if you ask me, she joked.

- Who taught you to say that in Korean ? He laughed.

- I told her she'd made progress, SeungMin interjected with a smile. But it looks like nobody's listening to me.

- I'm listening. Sae replied.

- A bit too much, I'd say, said Felix, amused.

A voice stopped them in their exchange, bringing Felix back to reality. Sae's cheerful presence had made him completely forget the assistant who was still standing in front of him, arms crossed with a furious pout at being so ignored.

- Hey, you ! He shouted in the direction of Sae and Felix. Where do you think you are ? At the circus ?!

- Funny you should say that, Chan commented lightly. It was just what I wanted to call our next comeback.

He smiled at the assistant, but the look on his face was chilling. His interlocutor must have sensed that he'd gone a little too far, for he even took a cautious step back.

- I see. Well, since that's the way it is, I'll be off. You're on your own. He finally said in a voice white with anger, before turning on his heels.

Sae scratched the back of her head before wringing her hands, as she did whenever she was panicked or anxious.