CHAPTER 1
Author's Pov:
The stadium buzzed with excitement as Seventeen took the stage, their music echoing through the air. The crowd erupted into cheers, waving lightsticks and chanting the group's name. The energy was electric, and the members soaked it all in.
"Thanks to all the Carats who attended the concert", Seungcheol, the leader, addressed the crowd. "Thanks for the love, your support, and everything. Thank you!".
"Say the name, Seventeen!", the fans shouted in unison, their voices blending into a harmonious roar.
Coming to the back stage, all sat taking a breathe. Soonyoung, known as Hoshi, spotted someone waiting for them. "Haeun!" he exclaimed, rushing over to hug her. "How's my little bean?".
Haeun, a familiar face, smiled. "I'm your sister, I thought you will atleast ask me how I am but anyways I'm taking care of your little bean here", she replied caressing her 6 month old baby bump.
Joshua joined the reunion, wrapping his arms around her, "Are you feeling good now?". Haeun hummed. He kissed her forehead, "I'm so sorry , I couldn't join you today for check up". Haeun smiled, "It's fine".
"Did you enjoy the concert today?", Seokmin asked.
Haeun gasped playfully. "Oh yes, where do you guys bring the energy from? Also, Lee Chan! What was that behavior?". She turned to Chan, who looked bewildered, "W-What did I do?". Haeun gasped, "You're my bias, but why are you bias-wrecking me?".
The room erupted in laughter. Joshua chimed in, teasingly, "Your husband is literally a part of the band, and your bias is some other member".
Haeun giggled. "There's a difference between love and bias, my dear husband".
Jeonghan, always the peacemaker, added, "She's just being loyal to her bias, Joshua. Don't be jealous".
Joshua whispered, "Yeah, I know. You all take her side as you all her biases too". His cheeks flushed as Haeun kissed him on the cheek. "Don't worry, I'm still yours. Three days back you were my bias too", she assured him.
"But still your phone's gallery is filled with your so called bias", he grumbled. "I have your photos too, I just need to search them", Haeun teased him.
Meanwhile, Junhui sat quietly, lost in memories. He smiled seeing Haeun and Joshua but his heart yearned for someone. He missed someone dearly, someone who was no longer there. Yerin, his love, had passed away three years ago, leaving an ache in his heart.
Haeun sat beside him, "You are missing her right?". Junhui hummed, "Tomorrow is her birthday". Haeun smiled, "How can I forget it Junhui. I remember her birthday".
Junhui rested, "Hmm, it is still difficult for me to forget her, Haeun". She smiled, "No one is telling you to forget her Junhui. No one is going to forget Yerin. But there's no use being stuck".
Junhui fidgeted his fingers, "I don't know, Haeun. Let's not talk about that. I heard you had a check up today, how did it go?".
"Finally someone asked that. All the reports are clear. The baby is totally fine", she answered. Junhui smiled, "Good to hear it. I'm going to be the coolest uncle".
Haeun grinned, "I know you will be but you do have some competition. The concert was fun, I enjoyed it". Junhui smiled, "How was your husband?". Haeun blushed, "What should I even talk about him".
Seungkwan walked towards them, "Haeun-ie", he whined, "Hoshi keeps teasing me". Haeun sighed, "He's annoying, just give him yourflying kicks, I love watching those".
Seungkwan laughed, "Did you hear my new cover?". Haeun smiled, "Of course, I did. How can I not listen to it?".
Junhui got up, "I'll go for walk. I need some fresh air". Haeun stopped him, "How can , Junhui". He sighed, "I'm tired but I'll just go for a walk around here". Haeun nodded.
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On the other side of city.
Soomin sat at her desk, the hum of fluorescent lights and the click of keyboards creating a familiar rhythm. Her computer screen displayed spreadsheets and emails, filled with number of tasks that kept her anchored in reality.
Her phone rang, it was Eunsoo, her daughter. "Eomma, when will you be back?", Eunsoo asked. Soomin smiled, "I'll be back soon, Eun". Eunsoo pouted, "When is Soojin aunty coming back?". Soomin shrugged, "I don't know". Eunsoo hummed, "Okay, bye. My favorite cartoon is starting soon".
Soomin smiled, "Fine, give it back to Ms. Kang". Eunsoo hummed giving the phone to Ms. Kang. "Ms. Kang, thank you so much for taking care of her. Soojin will come back in three days. Did Eunsoo have dinner?".
"Yes, she did. She doesn't trouble much unlike some kids", Ms. Kang said. Soomin smiled.
The office door swung open, and Minhee peeked in, her eyes bright. "Soomin, the boss wants to see us. Collaboration news, maybe?".
"Ms. Kang, I'll talk to you later. I'll be back soon", Soomin said hanging up the call.
Soomin's pulse quickened, "Don't tell me he is again calling us to give the false hopes". She had heard about it from the head of her department. As she heard it was a prestigious collaboration.
"Let's not make assumptions", Minhee stayed positive. Soomin scoffed, "That man has done that before two times. Like there were two other collaborations, he never involved us in that after giving us all hopes".
Minhee giggled, "I'm sure about this one". Soomin smiled, "I wish I was positive like you".
They entered the boss's cabin, its walls adorned with framed achievements.
Their boss, Mr. Park, sat behind a polished desk. His stern expression softened as they entered. "Soomin, Minhee" he said, "have a seat".
They gave him a small smile taking a seat.
Mr. Park leaned forward. "Ladies, we've secured a collaboration with Seventeen, the K-pop sensation. Their new album will be coming soon, and they need a makeup and stylists team".
Soomin's heart raced, she glanced at Minhee who couldn't control her smile. Minhee gave her a big smile.
"Soomin for make up team and Minhee for stylists. They will have their own teams and you have to work with them", Mr. Park continued. "You both will be for music videos, photoshoots, and live performances. Everything"
Soomin and Minhee gave a high five to each other under his desk. Minhee's eyes sparkled. "Seventeen", she whispered, "This is our chance".
Soomin nodded, her mind already spinning with ideas. She'd enhance their features, create looks that matched their music's energy-subtle for ballads, bold for anthems.
Mr. Park handed them folders. "Study their profiles, understand their styles. You'll meet them soon. The further agenda will be mailed to you".
"Thank you sir", both said. Mr. Park nodded. As they left the cabin, Minhee squeezed Soomin's hand, "We're part of something big, Soomin".
"Wait, didn't you once attend Joshua's wedding?", Minhee asked. Soomin nodded, "Yeah". Minhee smiled, "So they will recognize you right?".
Soomin shrugged, "I actually don't have idea. Cause I was there for make up and nothing else. But his wife may recognize me though".
Minhee smiled, "It will be fun. Cause Seventeen is definitely not a small kpop group. Their company collaborating with company like ours is actually weird but who cares". Soomin smiled, "Yeah, who cares".
"Soomin, should we have a small party?", Minhee suggested.
"But-"
"I know and I'm not talking about going to club or something. Just coffee?", Minhee suggested. "Fine", Soomin said as Minhee hugged her.
"I can't tell you how much happy I am. Like we are gonna work with the seventeen. The Seventeen", Minhee whispered. Soomin smiled, "I know".
"Girl aren't you excited cause you are also a fan", Minhee asked. "I'm Minhee but I don't know", Soomin said.
"I'm not believing him until I actually get the mail", Soomin said. Minhee smiled, "You don't trust him at all, do you?". Soomin immediately nodded her head, "I don't".
"Okay fine but let's complete the work and go", Minhee said. Soomin nodded going back to her desk. She looked at Eunsoo's photo and smiled, 'I wish you were here with us too'.
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