MLQC KPOP AU!
Chapter 1.4: Taking the Lead
[Victor POV]
I look over at the time, its 8:40a.m. My manager, MC, was supposed to be here at 8:30. She’s probably as useless as she looks. Right as the thought crosses my mind, my phone lights up. It’s her, she says she’s outside. Ten minutes late, I’m going to have to address that to her, and it's only the first day, unbelievable .
I set down my cup of coffee and get up from the kitchen table. “I’m leaving now,” I announce to my step mother and brother.
As much as I don’t get along with them, we usually have coffee or breakfast together. My step-mother married my dad 2 years ago, but in my opinion she’s too young to be married to my old man, let alone be my “mom”.
My biological mother died giving birth to me, and my father has resented me ever since. To top it off, my older brother was already first in line to be heir to my father’s company, Stardust Entertainment, so his attention has always gone to my brother.
In a way, it’s a good thing because that means he doesn’t care about what I do, and I am free to do as I like. For now, I’m pursuing my singing career, but eventually I’d like to start my own label like Ray Park or JYG, artist to CEO, and even rival my father’s company. I know it’s possible, I just have to work hard and the other guys better give it their all as well!
I go to grab my suitcases, one big and one small, from my room. My step-mother is waiting for me at the door. “Take care of yourself, and good luck.” she says as I pass by her.
She tries too hard, being our mother that is, but it's kind of admirable. She’s only 30, so it's hard to see her as my mother when she could be my sister. I think I’d rather have her as a sister.
At first I thought she was just a gold digger, but she rarely buys or asks for anything. Its just weird the thought of a 30 year old and a 57 year old being together. But what do I know about “love”, it's just an emotion that gets in the way of one’s goals.
“Thank you,” I bow to her and leave. Outside is the white van, already packed with the other three guys. I can see why MC was late to pick me up, I’m the last one.
“Annyeonghaseyo, Victor,” MC greets me with a bow. As I recall, she’s younger than me, at least she’s keeping in mind her manners.
“Are you an idiot? You’re late.” I declare heading to the trunk to put my suitcases in. She looks in shock, like she’s holding back from exploding.
“ii..idd.idiot?!?!” she answers, angry yet restraint. “The real idiots are the drivers who made me late!!” She said defensively. She got all squirrelly, it's gonna be be fun teasing her. I try to hide my laugh as I enter the van.
I see she looks upset as she walks to the driver’s seat.
“ Annyeong Hyung!” the blond one greets me. I believe he goes by Kiro now. I saw him a couple of times during auditions and training. He’s pretty talented and has drive. It’s best I stay on his good side, gotta keep these guys motivated so we can make it to the top.
“Yo,” I greet him with a first bump. I do the same with the other guys, Gavin and Lucien. I’ve seen Gavin dance, pretty impressive, and Lucien had a very unique voice. B.S. Entertainment did a pretty good job forming our group. Although, I’m a bit concerned about our manager, guess I’m going to keep an eye on her.
“Okay you guys, we’re going to the dorm first, give you guys sometime to unpack and get settled. Then lunch before the 2p.m. meeting back at the company. Afterwards your first practice together,” MC informs us as she starts the car. “Sounds good?” she asks back to her chipper self.
“Daaaee!” all four of us respond at the same time. We sound like we’ve been rehearsing answering at the same time. We look at each other in surprise and we just smile. I think we’ll do just fine.
