Chapter 3 Meeting him again (2/2)

Ryn chuckled to see how pale Cherie was. Mindful of her makeup and hairstyle, she hugged Cherie, ”Don't worry. Have faith in your design.”

She waited for her turn and started walking down the runway. It felt natural to her and she just did what she used to. However, she could not help from winking at Mika who was busy snapping her pictures. This friend of hers was so excited to be included in this aspect of her life.

She was worried at first, afraid that Mika would refuse to be her friend back but now, everything was back to normal…. Well, almost everything.

She changed into the second outfit amid the chaos backstage. She did not even comment when one of the girls complain about everything.

And what was that about one of the models would be selected to sign into a modeling agency?

”Stop panicking, Cherie. You have to stay calm. Smile. And get ready.”

Ryn walked down the runway for the second outfit, a bit worried truthfully with Cherie's pale face. She took Cherie's hand, whispered her to calm down and walked down the runway again, this time with Cherie as the designer. She giggled when Cherie, being so nervous, froze when another student gave her a bouquet. She had to nudge Cherie before the poor girl accepted the bouquet, amid the laughter from everyone.

”Hey, Ryn, are you coming to the party?” Cherie finally was able to be herself, asked Ryn. The show was a success with Cherie won it.

”I'm sorry. I have to leave now. See you next week. Bye.” Ryn grabbed her backpack and paper bag containing the heels.

”Ryn~”

”Coming.” Ryn went to the door, waving goodbye at the others. Mika would send her home, saving her from the taxi fare. Of course, she had to pay Mika for the 'fare' by buying a lot of deserts.

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She put on her glasses and pulled her bag toward the door. Finally, she had reached the airport after long hours on the plane. Now she only needed to find the representative of the company to bring her to the shooting location.

”Miss Ryn! Over here!”

She quickly approached the guy in a green cap holding a cardboard. He introduced himself as Mark, junior assistant and took over holding her bag as he led her to a car.

”They are recording their solo part right now. Do you want to see them or…” he looked quite nervous and it made her wonder why.

”Why don't you bring me to my room first so I can clean up a bit?”

He agreed. She still was a bit suspicious. Why was he looking so nervous? She did not think it was that nerve-breaking just to pick her up and bring her to the hotel and the filming site.

It took her less than half an hour just to freshen herself up. No makeup, just moisturizer and lip balm, and most importantly her new furry coat. She loved her coat so much. She could not stop stroking its fur.

”I'm bringing you to see the director first. Is it okay for you?”

She simply nodded her agreement. It seemed like the time while she was getting ready did not lessen the nervous in him. Now he was making her nervous.

When she entered the house, it was full of people. She followed behind Mark, suddenly her heart pounding so hard. She had never felt like this before.

”Miss Ryn, how happy I am to finally see you. I hope your flight didn't delay too long.” The director hugged Ryn before showed her the chair. ”We just finished the group and solo session. Now, I will explain to you what the concept is and what I want you to do. I have no doubt this music video will be so beautiful and perfect.”

She just smiled. It was weird to receive so much gushing and compliments when she hasn't done anything yet. She listened carefully and discussed the director's vision. Then she went to change her clothes and put on some make-up.

She went into the room for the first scene and froze. Her eyes were on the group chatting together. What the-

”Ryn!”

They quickly approached her. One of them stepped back slightly, waiting to see her reaction.

”You're finally here. We thought you don't want to be in our MV now.”

She was too shocked to even push them away as they hugged her one by one. They waited some more until one of them, too anxious, started tickling her.

”Kyle!”

They laughed. All, except him who was still standing quite apart from them. He took a deep breath and put on his smile. Then he approached.

The others stepped back, wanting to give space for them. They even pulled the director and the team out from the room.

”What is going on here?” she finally found her voice.

”We're making a comeback and this is our first MV,” he explained.

”No. You know what I mean. What are you…. what am I doing here? Is this one of your ways of revenge?”

”No. Of course not. I just… we just…” he paused. He took a deep breath before taking her hand. ”Is it possible for you to forgive me?”

”Will a lifetime enough for me to forget what happened that day?” she muttered, pulling herself from him. She crossed her arms and looked at him with wet eyes. ”I guess this is what professionalism meant. I have to separate my own feeling in my profession.”

”Ryn.”

”I just need a minute to calm down before we can start the filming.”

He watched her leave the room with a heavy heart. Years after their separation and she still hadn't forgiven him. ”Forgive me, Ryn, forgive me.”

When she returned, the whole crew was preparing for the scene. She had refreshed her make-up. She did not even look at him, simply talking with the director.

”Careful. Don't act rashly or you're going to lose her again,” Brick whispered when he wanted to approach her again. He sighed heavily.

”Alright. We can start the first scene for this evening.”

It was fun, she had to admit, despite her having to cover her uneasiness when sharing the same scene with him.

Before she even noticed it, the first day was over. She checked her phone and chuckled reading the message from her mother. There was even a message from Cherie asking her if she wanted to have lunch together. Ryn quickly replied with a 'next time'. Then she called her manager.

”Ryn…” he called but she simply went out, still talking with her manager.

He sighed heavily. It seemed like she still hadn't forgiven him. Apart from when filming, she ignored him completely. Even the crews could feel the tension and do not make any comment about it.

”I'll ask her to join our dinner.” He looked at his leader and nodded. They were willing to help him get her back after he told them what happened. Of course, he had to listen to their questions and nags.

He checked his phone and answered his sister's question. Luckily for him, his sister agreed to help as well. Of course after all those shrieking and laughing, she mumbled something about planning a huge wedding for both of them. She even promised that it would be the best wedding ever.

He was ready to get married and he had no doubt she would accept it as their destiny. They were meant to be together, right?