Fate

Chapter 149

Mina's P.O.V.
After my medical checkup, I got some unsurprising info and some.. A bit more surprising. "So.. Yeah. I'm having surgery in July after my plans with Enhypen. I'll try to get as much fun dance jobs as I can until then. Recovery is about 8 weeks, so I'll be good to dance before you get back."

"You could also take it easy. Removing your appendix is not a small thing."

It would be my first surgery ever. "I know." It wasn't just that I'd get done. I glanced at myself in the mirror. "Maybe you're right. Though, PD-Nim did put me on schedule from November to January and for other things in March, April and May next year, so I don't need to worry about not dancing or looking the part."

He sounded so happy. "Of course, I'm right! You already have your Visa and fit the conditions for it. You'll be able to focus on your craft, your articles, your book signings. You're not just here to work. You're here to live too."

The way he framed it.. "You're so smart."

A laugh. "Talking about smart, how is your new collection coming along? How about your painting project? It was pretty ambitious last time you told me about it."

It still was! "Painting the seven deadly sins is surely not an easy thing!" Especially with the timing I'd be releasing them. Next month, during pride month. "Do you think it's tone deaf? They're a religious thing and some religious beliefs go against pride month-"

"Wasn't that the point you wanted to make? A queer woman painting the sins, taking them from religion as a f*ck you to the people who call the community sinful?"

Ah.. I was dating right. "It is, I'm unsure of how people will see it. Christianity and other religions are still prominent here."

"You're not putting it in an art gallery. It's on your website. I doubt mean aunties will go to the lengths of digging for dirt. It means a lot to you, share them when you want to. I'll be looking forward to seeing them."

Good point.. "Alright! I'm convinced.  We'll see how it goes within our circle and I'll gage afterwards."
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"Where the hell is my phone?!" It rang so far away. I cleaned the acrylic on my hands on my romper, catching my phone in the kitchen on the last ring. "Hi, Taemin-ssi! What can I do for you?"

"Hi, Mina-ssi! I hope you're doing great. I was wondering if your schedule was full? I know you just moved and you might still be settling down."

How nice of him. "I'm pretty much done unpacking my things, don't worry about it. The only things in my books are shipping my business orders and practicing with Enhypen for their new MV and comeback."

"That doesn't seem like just a bit of work! Look, I'll tell you what I wanted to ask you and send you the schedule. You tell me if it fits and if you want to. Unless I need to pass by one of HYBE's managers. I know you're under contract with them for a year."

Oh sh*t. Good point! I pulled out my contract. "I don't see an exclusivity clause, but there is a manager assigned to me on there, so... Maybe send them what work you want me for and send me a copy with more details? That way, if they don't have an issue, I can give you an answer faster. Is that ok?"

He seemed pleased. "Sure thing! Just so you know, it'd be for our group and not just for me. Would that be fine?"

Sure, I had my issues with Kibum-ssi last year and we did him dirty for a month, but he was still doing well and there seemed to be no hard feelings between us in the end. I was not a bitter person or held grudges very long, but Namjoon was. Especially on that subject. "If he doesn't mind, we can be professional. I told him I'd work with him last time if he had asked by email like you had."

A happy sigh. "Sounds good to me.. I'll send you the info. I hope you'll accept our offer!"

"I probably will if I can! Are you already back from your solo tour and planning group activities? You must be exhausted! You can't catch a break."

He laughed. "I am, but you shouldn't worry about me. I've been doing this for years! Besides, it's pretty slow at the moment. Our bigger plans aren't for another few months or so. You'll see."

"Hopefully, I will! Take care until then, Taemin-ssi."

"You too! See you soon." He hung up.

I got the e-mail an hour later and it was an interesting offer, as a fan and as a dancer. I would accept it for sure when I got the okay. I should call Moonie to tell him! Looking at the time, with the time difference, I couldn't reach him and a text message wouldn't cut it. Maybe Meg? I'll try a bit later when it's settled. Would it be so bad if I kept it to myself? A surprise? Sounds exciting! Finally doing something from beginning to end without my boyfriend possibly meddling in? I mean, he never interfered from what I know.. But he could. Sure, Taemin could let it slip to Jimin and he could relay it to Joon, but that was way too many unlikely ifs to care about. Why was I anxious now? It's not a dark secret or anything. It's a fun surprise, is it not?