The Sweetest Escape

CHAPTER 32

CHAPTER 32

ELY's P.O.V.

It is finally the last stage of BTS's promotion of their latest album, and I am finally getting used to my job. I know that a lot of fans are dying to be in my position right now but honestly it isn't an easy job. It's not just helping them change clothes. You also need to make sure that they won't have wardrobe malfunctions that will be a hindrance to their performance. You have to be fast and very agile to keep up with the pacing of the show. They don't only change one costume per show. Sometimes it's two or more. You also have to be strong to be able to carry a lot of their costumes all at once, so you don't have to go back to the van. The boys are so busy for their one week promotion before their tour, they barely had any sleep and so are we.

I yawned and looked at myself in the mirror. I look like a zombie with my dark circles. No worries, it will be over soon. "Ely, can you help Jungkook put this on." Sarrah Sunbaenim handed me a lapel mic and I was staring at it for about 10 seconds before it registered to me. I look at Jungkook at the other end of the room talking to one of the managers and sighed. Why do I have to do it? Can I just hand it over to his manager does it? All these times, I tried to avoid Jungkook as much as I can because I feel uncomfortable especially with the way he stares. But I must remind myself that this is my job. I sighed before I approach Jungkook with heavy feet.

"Ahm, excuse me." Jungkook and Manager Hobeom looked at me. I raised the lapel I was holding and both understood what I was about to do. "Okay, do you need some help?" Manager Hobeom asked and I felt glad he asked. I smiled and nodded my head but then Jungkook had to interrupt. "No, it's okay, hyung. She can handle it." Hobeom looked at me doubtfully before shrugging his shoulder. "Okay. Well, then Ely-ssi, you take care of it. Excuse me for a while. I need to go to the bathroom." Manager Hobeom excused himself and now I am left with Jungkook who was smiling at me triumphantly. I sighed in resignation and started attaching the chord on Jungkook's bare back since he pulled his shirt up totally exposing his sexy back. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath to calm myself because my hands are shaking. I don't even know why. I put some tape on the chord and attached it to Jungkook's lower back, upper back and to his nape area. I felt a sense of accomplishment after fixing Jungkook's lapel. "Thanks, Noona." He winked at me and gave me a smile. I simply nodded my head and distanced myself.

After a few minutes Namjoon called the boys for their group cheer. "Okay team! This is our last stage for our promotion. Let's give our all! Bangtan Bangtan Bang Bangtan!" Namjoon lead the group in their pep talk. "Aw, I am gonna miss our A.R.M.Y." I saw Taehyung pouted his lips and looked so sad but then Jimin put his left arm on Taehyung's shoulder and smiled. "You don't have to be sad Taehyung-ah, you know that we will meet them again soon." Jimin encouraged Taehyung. I saw how Taehyung gave Jimin a boxy smile before replying. "You are right, we will have our concert again soon and we will see them again." Jimin nodded his head in agreement. My heart melted with the scene. You can see the genuine love and affection of the members for each other.

"Guys, let's give something that our fans will love for this last performance!" Hoseok suggested enthusiastically. "And what is that?" Yoongi asked. "Aegyo!" Hoseok answered and started doing random cute poses. I have to cover my mouth to stop myself from giggling. Hoseok really looks so cute. Taehyung followed then Jin and Jungkook too. I am now having a hard time suppressing my laughter. Namjoon just shook his head while smiling and Yoongi just scrunched his nose in disapproval.

These boys are really so adorable, it's not hard to like them. The happy atmosphere was interrupted when my phone starts ringing. Fudge! I forgot to put it on Silent mode! I hurriedly took my phone out and answered it without looking before I went out of the waiting room. "Hello?" I wonder who could be calling me at this time. "Ely, this is Hyungsik Oppa" the voice on the other line greeted with a deep calm voice. "Hyungsik Oppa?" I repeated as I try to recall who he is. Just then, I remembered the guy whom I met at the cafe and helped me carry all those cups of coffee. I almost forgot about him. "Ah, yes, Hyungsik-ssi! How can I help you? Why the sudden call?" I asked with a smile. "I just want to ask, if you are free tomorrow?" He asked. "Tomorrow?" I tried to recall if we have any schedule tomorrow. I don't think we have remaining schedule for tomorrow. It's the boys rest day so it means it's our rest day too.