the call, the dinner & the contract.
You receive a call from Sphere Entertainment: “Hello, Ms. Joo. We were quite impressed with your photoshoot for The Samsung C&T Fashion Division’s casting process, and we’d like to offer you a contract with Sphere Entertainment. Can you visit the office this week?”
Like any average day, Minhee answered the unknown phone number then replied in formal greeting not knowing who it was until the voice began to speak. The female eyes widen began to widen in confusion somewhat shock she already knew that she did not win the contest and proud of her unnie getting one the prizes. Was this prank call or something??? She tried to muster up some words as was not sure on how to reply as felt too unreal.
“I-I…Uh…wait..Is this real? I mean, of course. I would love to come visit the office this week. Thank you very much for opportunity and I look forward to this chance and I’m sorry that I sound little tongue tied at moment. I’ll make arrangements to come to office tomorrow, is that okay? I need moment to get things order. Once again, thank you and thank you very much. Have nice day and evening…”
Once the call ended, she stood there in complete utter silence in the middle of the kitchen at the family restaurant just looking stunned at the mobile, her parents looked at their daughter in worry like something bad just happened. Is this really happening?? Why on earth does Sphere Entertainment wish to offer her contract?? This is completely insane. Is this really happening to her? Why would they want someone like her? She is just pretty face and not very talented at all unlike Jieun unnie.
“Minhee-ah? Are you okay sweetie?” The mother asked worriedly placing her hand on the shoulder, tilting her head looking at the child curiously. The daughter cleared her throat turning to her dear mother before parting her lips, “I-I that’s sphere..they want me to visit the office this week…wanting to offer me a contract..me…a contract…like actual contract..” The mother looked so proud quickly spend the news to her father getting all celebrating happy their child meanwhile Minhee still in shock and her mind turns to think about how life changing this would be. Inside her mind, she began to write list of pros & cons about this. There were many pros about this situation but there is one con, her lips muttered “Simon..” she knew that would have end if she wanted to pursue this new career path.
The female put on bright smile as seem her parents seem more excited than herself even mother called up to arrange family meal because she had big news to share. Later on in the evening, Minhee grabbed her phone to start texting the news to childhood friends and new ones too about what call she just had. Simon already invited to the family meal so she can share the news in person and talk about what they were going to do about that situation too. She knew in all contracts there was dating ban but there is always that cost to pay for sure and she knew Jieun would have plan on how to deal with that situation too because Minsoo & Jieun relationship status. There so many mixed feelings on this situation, is this what she really wants to do? or not?
Evening arrived, it seem all the family came around for mother group meal, she is pretty sure they were all here for her mother cooking mainly as seem completely aware not really care on what the big news that she had to say. The brothers were up to their usual tricks threatening to beat each other while Sangmin being very protective of her wife who was due to give birth any day now. Minhee couldn’t help smile seeing her family all together again even cousin Mino & her aunt & uncle appeared at this family meeting. It was crazy on how fast mama arrange this so quickly, she probably had to shout food for get the family running to come over.
Finally, Simon was last guest to arrived for the family feast, placing himself next to her while Mino was on the other side. It was really nice to see everyone eating together passing the food from one to other laughing joking sharing what been happening in their lives. These moments make her cherish her family even more and appreciate the closest. She was completely lost in thought until her big brother Dongwook broke her train of thought, “Minhee! Earth Minhee! Piglet! Yah! I said what have you been doing with your time?? I haven’t seen you, don’t tell me you hanging out with this kid all this time?” He said before playfully glaring at Simon before grinning cheekily at the kid in teasing manner. “Tch, leave him alone…You are big bully…I have been doing things…like working at the restaurant and well…I went to my first photoshoot for modelling gig with Samsung…and…I going to sphere entertainment tomorrow as they called today asking me to come to their office…” she mumbled the last part feeling actually somewhat flustered about this news making it feel more real.
Everyone seem to looking at her not sure what she said as mumbled it but the two next to her heard it perfectly clear. Simon expression look like a mixture of proud and complete shock, Misook ( minhee mother ) took the chance to announce it louder to everyone to explain what happened. Everyone start celebrate this good news, once everyone too busy drinking eating, Minhee slipped away taking Simon to her old room in the house so they could talk about what it meant for them. Before she even got the chance to say anything, Simon started to say “I know I asked you to be my girlfriend, but if we need to not be ‘dating’ and just seeing each other, with our hearts devoted to only each other so you can follow through with this, I’ll stay by your side.” She couldn’t believe what he was saying yet made her life so much easier with the decision, Minhee’s lip curved into bright smile taking in a deep breath as listen to his sweet words. “You gave way for me and my job. It wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t do the same for you.” The words he spoke were true and she did really want to do this, this would be perfect life changing thing she would need to pursue her goal of becoming a person who can change the world for better maybe she could use the idol platform for good use.
“Ok! I’ll do my best! I’ll work my hardest and make you and others all so proud. I’ll make sure Sphere won’t regret making this call..but what if they meet me in the office and don’t want me no more?? Anything can happen, y’know” she said as thought about the negative parts on what could happened tomorrow. Simon took her hand and kissed the back of it, before pulling gently to kiss her lovingly, then pulled back to rest his forehead against hers, “Just be your amazing self and you’ll do fine. Have fun. If you worry too much about making mistakes, then you’ll make mistakes. Where’s that beautiful woman that I loved and sang her heart out on the streets on me?” The words sooth her soul feeling her worries just melt away making her heart leap for joy. “Right in front of you silly, Ok. I’ll relax stay in my happy place and just be myself.” She announced proudly with full confidence.
The rest of the evening just flew by, every just laugh joke full of merriment before everyone headed home and Minhee decided to stay in her old room instead heading back to the apartment. She wanted sleep in her old bedroom, her mother kept it clean always the same just in case when Minhee came home to visit them she could always sleep there if need be. Not even Dongwook allowed to be come in here which is quiet amusing and has deal with this small room. The daughter help clean up after the dinner before getting kiss on head before heading off to her bedroom for good long rest preparing for tomorrow which could be the beginning of whole new chapter in her life.
The morning came around, the female headed out after having some nice home breakfast and good luck wishes from her parents. Minhee took a deep breath making sure she well dressed like she heading out to some interview and ready to present herself to the people at sphere. The buliding loomed over her as looked up at it feeling her hand was shaking with nerves yet fire in her stomach. She took a deep breath before taking each other closer to the door with every step she took, her heartbeat quicken literally feeling like it was coming out of her chest like one of those alien things.
Minhee presented herself at the main desk of the building with a bright smile greeting the employee first before saying, “Hello, I’m Joo Minhee. I had call from sphere asking me to come to office. I have id on me to prove who i am and also my cv. I wasn’t quite sure what to bring but I brought the usual things I would take to interview. I am sorry for talking so much, I am feeling very nervous right now.”