Simon Dominic: Doubling Forward

CHAPTER #17- Up In The Air

Simon D was busy with SMTM5 and other media appearances. Still he found the time to go with Nari to the buildings he thought would be good locations for her art studio. The one she finally ended up signing a lease for, had a loft apartment above the business. The rent of the combo space, wasn't as expensive as she thought, due to it's location and length of the lease term. It also came with an option to purchase the building after the end of the term. Having a full month to move from her apartment to the loft, made the transition the least stressful thing of the whole process.

Only the very best of her art, hung on the walls. Cha Cha, Hep, Jay Park and Simon D all thought she was being too picky. There ended up being a lot of wall available for new art. Often Nari attended street festivals and art exhibits, looking for local work that deserved attention. They offered to help her promote the studio, but when she declined, they were all a little surprised. She explained that once the studio was more established, then she'd accept their promotional help.

Nari still worked part time at the flower and sweets shop, unsure if she could survive on art sales alone. The cab driver apparently had been telling everyone about the commissioned piece and she'd had a few more calls about doing private art. She went into AOMG to see what Jay Park recommended in getting either a landline or just a cell number for the art studio.

Simon came to greet her and they continued the conversation they'd started, before she rode over. "Yeah that's a good session of Eminem Freestyling."

Nari added, "..... Tim Westwood."

They walked into Jay Park's office. And Nari stopped so suddenly, that Simon D bumped into her. "Wait that was bad Korean, what the hell did I just say?"

Jay looked up from his lap top and with a smile in English said, "I don't know Nari, but it sure as shit wasn't Korean."

She said in English, "well what I meant to say was that earlier when I saw your promo pics, it was like that hook from the song; I was choking on your Swag Juice. You know that line that Eminem did during his Freestyle that I saw on Youtube for the Tim Westwood show."

Both Simon D and Jay Park started laughing. It was that much more funny, because of the confused expression on her face.

Jay recovered first, "The expression is 'slippin' on swag juice'. What you just said, has a totally different meaning."

Nari's face went beet red and she hid behind her hands. "THAT is totally embarrassing!"

"It's okay baby, it's just us." Simon hugged comfortingly.

"Ugh... ignore what I just said...I feel stupid. Well anyway, I've started getting a few calls about doing commissioned pieces. What's the better option business wise; getting a landline or a cell number just for the art studio?"

"Depends on whether you want to be available 24/7 or just regular hours? I'd say a landline would be good and you can always forward calls to your cell if you have to step away from the Studio," Jay explained in Korean.

"Yeah, that's a good idea. Thanks Jay," Nari said. "Sorry for interrupting your work."

"No worries."

She looked at Simon, "is Hep here?"

"No, he'll be back tomorrow.... Cha Cha is though and he knows the graphic's program Hep used to help you with your art. Want to talk to him?" Simon D offered another solution.

"As long as I'm not getting in the way."

Jay looked up and shook his head. Nari was over sensitive to being a nuisance. Simon nodded. "He probably would love the interruption, since it's you."