Underdog ( Completed)

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Peach Tree cafe
" Hi, how was your audition?"
As soon as she sat down across the table, she asked me enthusiastically.
" Oh gosh, is this the first word for your boyfriend? Omg. I missed you! We haven't seen each other almost 10 days!"
" Krist , I missed you of course, but you were busy and I was in the middle of project.  Also you didn't tell me anything about audition when we Line each other. So it's natural I want to know what's going on."
" Okey, Okey."
" So?"
" Umm. Well, as my agent and executive told me, I passed first one, next one will be this weekend, and then the final one will be in 3 weeks from today. But my upper management kind of promised me that I will be in the drama. But if TV director don't like me I won't get in . So I have to keep up my best."
" Ohhhh, who will become your fan?  Awww I can't wait to see him. Heheheh."
" Oyii, Preaw you are creepy ! Did you hear me what just said to you ? Even my upper managements are super confident I might not make it. It's up to TV director. I even don't know if I can get main role or not ! Furthermore I want you to correct your word. It's "co- role actor". Don't call " Fan". ......why are you so exciting?"
Krist glanced giggling girlfriend.
"Sorry, sorry. So your partner will be chosen in 3-4 weeks. Fufufufu.. Don't worry Krist, you will get a main role , you can make it. I totally can imagine hahahha."
"Oyiii~ are your serious? How come you are so certain?"
" I read the book ! I totally could imagine you are in . yes !."
Krist is speechless now.

- I knew the red tie guy is least my favorite since I met him for the first time, and now I really want him to disappear from my sight.
" Can you read this contact and give your signature at these lines please?"
He threw papers so called " contract " on coffee table as if he throw bone to pity dog.
-Wow, He must hate me.
He called me when I was in the middle of work and made me to come to hotel lounge.
- I don't get paid today.
When Singto think about his part time work, he is irritating a bit.
" How come you want me to have a contract now? I just passed first round. I will go to next one this weekend. I don't know if I will make it."
I asked Mr. red.

" I know, you just passed first one But my boss and agency want you to register as our talent."
He laughed foolishly.
" Why?"
" Well, honestly I don't know. First of all, my boss wants you to be a part of his drama. He is making several dramas other than SOTUS. Also one of talent agency liked you when you came to the audition. They want to ask you about it last time, but they want to have prenups."
"....."

I picked up the document and start to read.
- Very interesting.
".... so This is 2 years contract. During my  2 years , company choose my work. The good thing is I can go to school with company's expense.
I get half of initial contract money up front and 2 years  later, when contract matures, I get the rest. If I quit during the contract in any condition, I won't get any not only that I have to pay fine. If I get offer any kind of commercial or advertisement during 2 yers term, company gets 70% and I get 30 %.
If I get main role of SOTUS, I will get XYZ amount, if not I will get XXX amount."
- seriously?
I stared at him calmly with no brink.
A few second passed, he starts to sweat on the forehead.
" Well?"
" I would like to think until I end of my audition."
I firmly told him. Mr. red couldn't say anything so l left him and paperwork.

When Preaw and Krist reached home, Krist noticed white Audi was in garage.
" Oh, Pho is home, finally!!"
Krist is always happy to see his father who rarely home.
" Where have he been to this time? "
Preaw asked me.
" I think he has been in China and America. I think he was out of county for 40 days."
" wow. Anti must be so happy to see him."
" I think so. Mae should go with Pho next time."
When they entered to family dining room, Pho and Mae were sitting on the sofa side by side , and enjoying tea time.
" Sawasdee Krab, Pho. Sawasdee Krab, Mae."
I hugged him tightly and comfort him after the greeting.
Preaw also greets my parents politely.
"'So, how was your business trip ?"
After we sat on the sofa, I seats to initiate the conversation.
Pho looks tired but he smiles at me and start to talk about his travel.
" How about you , son? Don't you have anything to tell me?"
" Actually... "
I started to talk about my on- going  audition and possible opportunities.
" As you know I have been working to get in to entertainment industry for long time, I know I don't have special talent like grandfather but I want to try what I love most."
" so, what kind of role will you act if you get in?"
- Here comes !!
Krist got nervous a bit and hesitant.
Preaw also looks bit uncontrollable in her situation, she felt that she shouldn't be in here.
She peaked Krist's pale face.
" Umm .."
" That's Y- series my dear."
Mae speak out with big smiles.
"Mae? How do you know?!!"
Krist was so surprised.
" Er.. that one. ."
Pho seems like he understands immediately . Then... his face became sour.
He looked at Mae again, she is smiling and nodded.
Pho looked at me with thin smile.
" Krist, I didn't know you are into men. I thought you are with Pere."
- OMG!
" Pho! No! I don't like men!! And yes! She is my girlfriend, you know that !"
Krist stand up from sofa and raise his voice.
" Okey, calm down. Just kidding. Sorry. Well, I respect your challenge but you have to aware Pros and Cons clearly. I'm sure "Boy-Boy story" creates huge attention on you including unnecessary one,  however you will become famous for sure. But, transition is very difficult once the image you create as Boy's love character. You know? By the way, close your mouth Krist's, you look like an idiot."

-  HOW?!
I couldn't close my mouth.
His father talks like he knows what is Y series and what kind of role Krist is going to be in.
" How ? You..you ...do. ..you know what Y-series is?"
" Oh. I know, don't take it wrong I am not interested in those but your mother is big fan of Boy's love for long time. I hated it in the beginning but I gave up now because I love your mother so much. I have no choice rather than accepting her hobby."
Krist is speechless now.
"Krist , it's up to you if you want to do or not. Think about  Pros and Cons seriously. I don't want you to be like White and Captain."
" White ? Captain? Who?"
" My company was sponsored one of  the Y-series drama few  years ago. It's was huge hit on TV but the production company couldn't handle their popularity and crushed main role actors, it was too much for Captain and White, too. I thought they won't come back to entertainment industry."
" Oh, I know that TV drama!! I loved them a lot ! They were adorable."
Preaw giggled.
Pho sight deeply when he saw Mae's eyes shines and made eye contact with Preaw.
I massaged my temple with fingers before my headache goes  bad.