I'm His... Makeup artist and Stylist

Chapter Twenty-One

THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

What the heck am I doing here?! Have I done something wrong? As far as I can remember, I hadn't. Or am I up for a promotion and they're just acting to make it a surprise? Sorry, but I need to reject it if ever that happens.

I looked at Mr. Seo who was looking on the floor. He looked disappointed while I was astonished. I really had no idea why I was brought here. I could feel my heart beat fast as Mr. Seo opened the door for me.

Mr. Lee Soo Man, who was facing the wall behind him in his swivel chair, turned when he heard the door open. I was greeted by a frightening smile on his face with his arms crossed. "There you are, Ms. Irene. Have a seat please." I managed to smile even though I was nervous deep inside. 

"Good morning Mr. Lee, thank you." Mr. Soo Man's expression changed as soon as I sat on the chair in front his desk. He was up to something serious. He leaned on his desk. He cleared his throat, "Ms. Irene, so I heard that you're resigning already?" 

I calmly replied, "Yes Mr. Seo." Is this really for a promotion? 

"Why?" Mr. Soo Man asked looking at me.

"Unfortunately, Mr. Lee, I'm only here in Korea for a one year break. I still need to finish my studies back home." I replied as professional as I can. "Oh, right. I remember. Mr. Seo mentioned that you're also a medical student from the Philippines, right?" 

I nodded. Mr. Soo Man straightened himself. 

"I'm so sad about your sudden leave Irene but of course, I understand that it's for you future." I smiled at him for being so understanding.

He continued, "And of course, it's not just for the better of your future... but also for Chanyeol and our company."

And of course, it's not just for the better of your future... 

but also for Chanyeol and our company.

What?! My facial expression changed. What is he saying? What is really happening here? I am confused.

"Pardon, Mr. Lee?" I asked him with a fake smile.

"Well, Irene." He said. He stood up and fixed his coat. He was walking around the office. "When it comes to my kids, I really make sure that they become the best idols here in Korea." My eyes followed him around the room. It was frightening especially that almost every word he uttered had hand gestures. 

"Their world is like a big CCTV camera," he formed a circle with his hands, signifying the world. 

"Every move they make is captured by millions and millions of people! That's why we, you, and especially them must be careful of our actions. They practice a lot to give their fans the best performance.

They sacrifice from eating the food they like because they have diets to follow to maintain their shape. Even with less sleep, they work for hours without complaints. They sacrifice the time being away from their families to pursue their passion. They must even control themselves from falling in love..."

Mr. Lee stopped walking and turned to me. "... because of the no-relationship contract they signed." I couldn't talk. I felt my mouth get paralyzed. I still have no idea of what's happening. 

"All of the things they do, they dedicate it to their fans."

"And I don't want all of their efforts to come to waste. And I guess they are thinking the same way too." Mr. Lee Soo Man went back to his chair. Before he could even sit, I bothered to ask.