Top Management

Chapter 11: Start with Entertainment, Next K-Star (1)

“Gasp!”

I woke up with a start when my phone rang.

As soon as I was clear- headed, the first thought on my mind was that I was in trouble.

When did I fall asleep? What time was it now?

The sky outside still looked dark, but since it rained early in the morning, it could just be clouds. I clumsily searched for my watch.

Fortunately, it was exactly 7 a.m. Although I did fall asleep, it was only for 10 minutes.

As soon as I relaxed, I was overcome with drowsiness and exhaustion. I rubbed my face with both my hands before answering the phone.

“Thanks, brother. I had to get to work by 8 and if it wasn’t for you, I might have been late.”

-When did you get home?

“Past 6.”

-What? And you’re going to work again? But you’re probably really tired, what are you going to do?

“What do you mean what am I going to do. I still have to go to work.”

Now… It was time for me to make an accurate assessment of the situation and quickly decide.

If I was to get a taxi, I probably didn’t have to get ready this instant. If I wanted to take the subway, I would have to get ready now. Wait. The traffic might be slow. If I grabbed a taxi and I had to get off to ride the subway halfway, it would be the worst situation. I chose the safe route and decided to take the subway.

I got up and went to my bathroom. I turned on the tap and I was troubled while I was waiting for the water to turn warm.

Should I wash my hair or not?

-How was it yesterday?

“…It was dynamic. But, yesterday, they complimented me, saying I did a good job.”

Since it was my second day, I decided to wash my hair. I chose not to use conditioner, just shampoo.

-That’s a relief. Try to end early today so we can go for a drink and talk about our work.

“I’d like that too. Let’s do that!”

-And call mother. She’s probably waiting.

“Yeah, I will.”

I was about to hang up, but I heard noisy voices on the other end.

-Dad, dad, is it uncle? Me too! Hand me the phone too! Hand it to me first! (Kids, your dad is talki…) I have something to ask him! Memememe!

He wasn’t able to hold on for long before the phone fell to the hands of the elementary schoolers. As I brushed my teeth, I waited for the victor of the fight to talk.

-Uncle! Did you see a lot of celebrities yesterday? Who did you see?

“I saw all the singers that appeared on KpopCon.”

-Oh, my god! You must have been really happy! Uncle, you’re freaking cool! I’m freaking jealous!”

“Freaking co… You shouldn’t say…”

-Can you take me along with you next time?

“I can’t. Now hang up. Uncle has to go to work.”

I coolly refused the clinging girl and hung up. It would be disastrous if I lost my authority over my nieces. Seniority wasn’t only important in the entertainment world. It was important here as well. If my authority crumbled, they would all try to climb over me and I would eventually end up at the bottom.