Why Don't You Know? (ChungHa & TEN Chutta)

Starting point

I woke up when my alarm went off. I looked at the clock, its 6:30 am, okay, 30 minutes to go and I'l be late.
Whatever, I'll just call my manager and tell her I'm sick.

I was about to press the call button when her name suddenly popped up my screen.
Why is she calling me? This better be important.
"Hello?" I said as soon as I answered the call.
"Ya! ChungHa! Where are you?" My manager said in a tensed tone.
"Why you so tensed? I'm still at home." I answered her calmly.
"Have you forgotten? You'll meet your partner today!" She said.
"Wait, what?! Oh my god! I totally forgot!" I jumped of my bed and headed to my closet.
I picked a plain white shirt and a denim shorts then lay it on my bed.
I'm literally running around my room.
"Go and get yourself ready! I'll be there in 30 minutes." My manager hung up.

I took a quick shower and get myself ready.
In about 15 minutes I am already blow drying my hair while applying make up at the same time.
The door belled while i was making my sandwich. I hurriedly went to the door and opened it. It was my manager.
"ChungHa! Get your things already! Lets just grab some food in a drive thru!" She said.
"Wait, It's almost finished!" I spread the jam on the bread and eat it.
"Let me just get my bag." I run upstairs and grab my shoulder bag and phone.
I went down and grab my manager by the hand.
"Let's go!" I said as I pull her out of my house.
"Easy girl!" She said.

Her manager is actually her best friend since they we're young. They only got separated when they took different college courses.

"You really need to get that head of yours checked! How come you forgot your schedule today?" She asked as she waits for our order.
As soon as she gets the food, she stepped on the gas.
"What time are they coming though?" I asked as I eat my food.
"I don't actually know. Mr. Jung said they'd be there before eight." She said, still focused on the street.
"So why the rush? It's just 7:20." I said as I checked my phone for the time.
"You still need to be styled. Are you seriously gonna meet them wearing that?!" She said pointing at what I'm wearing.
"What's wrong with what I'm wearing?" I asked her.
"It's too informal. And your make up, you don't look like a model." She said while she keeps her eyes on the road.
"Whatever.."

She park in front of the building and we hurriedly went out. We headed to the dressing room and I sat down in one of their chairs.
"ChungHa-ssi why are you late?" My makeup artist asked me.
"Mianhae. I woke up late." I apologized.
She started applying make up on me. I glanced at the clock from time to time. God we are really late.
Good thing when he finished my makeup, my stylist already picked clothes for me.
I changed in the cubicle then I came out.
"Yeeee! Perfect!" My stylist exclaimed.



(ChungHa's outfit☝☝☝)

We headed to the meeting room since that's where we're going to meet.
My manager went inside first while I followed her in. Almost everyone was there, we apologize for being late.
"Gladly you arrived first." Mr. Jung said, he's in charge of the models in the company.
"We are very sorry that we kept you waiting here Sir. I promise this will not happen again." I said as I take a seat on one of the chairs.
"No, it's okay." He answered me.

Someone knocked on the door that made all our attention divert into.
"Come in." Mr. Jung said.
The door opened, revealing a guy model and what i think is his manager.
"Sorry we're late." The manager said while taking a seat.
"It's fine, we're still waiting for Mr. Lee." He answered.

It took 10 minutes before Mr, Lee SooMan, the CEO, arrived.
"Good morning everyone. I think everyone already know why we're here right?" He started.
"Okay, so models please introduce yourself." Mr Jung, he motioned the guy to stand up so he did.
The guy stood up, he kinda looks familiar though.
"I'm Ten. Full name is Ten Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul. I'm from Thailand. I started training back in 2014 and debuted on the year 2016." He said. They all looked at me, so I took it as a cue.
"Hello everyone, I'm Kim ChungHa. English name, Annie Kim. I lived in America before coming back here to pursue my dream, which is modeling. I've trained for three years before I debuted." I introduced my self.

"Kim ChungHa? Are you somewhat related to Kim Taeyeon? You kinda look alike. " Ten's manager asked. I smiled before nodding.
"

Ne, she's my older sister." I said.
"Woah! Then you probably have a great voice, like her." Mr. Jung commented.
"Well, not as good as hers. I prefer dancing than singing." I answered them. I looked at Ten. He's got a bored look on his face. Based on how he acts, he's probably not so friendly.

"Okay, let's go back to the topic." Mr. Jung said changing the topic.
"Well, Ten's been going solo for a year now, and he's the only one left who still doesn't have a pair." Sir Lee Sooman stated. "And I personally recommended ChungHa for this." He continued.
"Anyways, the terms and conditions are all written here." Mr. Jung add up as he distribute the sheets of paper he's holding.

I read it silently.
1. The models will live in a dorm together with their managers.

"Wait, why do we have to live together? We have our own houses." Ten said with a hint of opposition in his voice.
"You will all live together with the 97-00 liner models. No one is exempted." Mr. Lee answered him.

2. The models can have solo photoshoots but are not allowed to have couple shoots with models other that his/her pair.

"What if it's an international model?" Ten asked.
"Look, I know you're against this, but you know you can't do anything about it. So stop complaining and just cooperate will you?" Mr
Jung said, pissed on how he's been acting.

I don't like this guy, he's been complaining and all as if his the only one who's struggling here. Hello!? I just lost the chance of having photoshoots with other models!

3. He/She can have other photoshoots only with models of the same gender.

The other rules were not as serious as the first three. But what caught my attention was the words written at the end. It was printed on bold & all caps.
"STRICTLY NO DATING." I read it out.
"That. I'll explain to you two." Mr. Jung said while pointing at the paper.
I focused my attention on him.
"You two," he pointed at us. "You're not allowed to be in a relationship with others. It's to protect your careers. In addition to that, you need to act as if your close to each other. Act as if you're a gentleman." He looked at Ten intently.

Mr. Lee clapped his hands that made us turn our heads
"Let's drop the serious talk. Anyways, a party's gonna be held at your new house. People in the industry's gonna be there. Models, singers. It's also to celebrate the return of SJ, TVXQ, GG and F(x)." Sir Lee Sooman said.
The wide screen showed the whole house. The frong view, the back, interiors, landscaping. It's a three storey building, 12 bedrooms, living room quite big, a photo room, mini gym and leisure room.  There's a freaking pool and elevator! It's so big that I might actually get lost in here. We're gonna live in a mansion!

Mr. Lee stood up.
"See you all later."He said.

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Kamsahamnida!