Chapter 3 Meeting him again (1/2)

She crossed her legs and sipped her drink. This girl was late… again. She thought after all these years, her friend would change this bad habit and become better.

”I'm so sorry~”

”At least you've improved to 20 minutes late. Impressive.”

Her friend just grinned proudly. She put her handbag on the empty seat and took a sip of Ryn's drink.

”I thought you hate me too. Only now you want to see me.” Mika said.

”Sorry. I don't mean to hurt you but….” Ryn chewed her lower lip slowly.

”Fine. I understand. I'm not angry. Well, just for a minute… or month…” Mika took a fries and frowned, ”You're still eating these when you're being active back?”

”What's wrong with fries? You eat them too,” Ryn pointed out.

”I'm not a model. You are. Besides, what is this gig you have to do tomorrow's night?”

”You do know I'm continuing my study now so this is for… it. You'll give me a discount, right?”

”Amateur show? You?”

”Don't laugh. No one knows I'm a model there so zip that big mouth.”

Mika made a zip sign before giggled. Ryn rolled her eyes and waved for the waiter to come. She ordered Mika's favourite.

”I love you so much. Your treat, right?” Mika blinked her eyes a few times, innocently.

”Of course. I called you here, right?”

”I want dessert too~”

”That's too much, don't you think? You still charge me with transportation and meal for that night.”

”It's cheap compared to my real price.” Mika pointed out.

”Yeah. Yeah. Chocolate sundae for you,” Ryn added it and thanked the waiter.

”So, tell me the concept. Are you going to be serious or playful? Is it going to be hot guys there?” Mika leaned forward, ”There must be a lot of hot guys there, right?”

”Stop thinking about guys all the time. I thought you already have a boyfriend.”

”Our love is pure so it's okay. Besides, he's busy right now with his work and I need to have some fun, right?”

Ryn stuck her tongue out at her friend and Mika did the same.

”I'm so glad to have you back. Don't let anything break us apart anymore, okay?” Mika looked at Ryn, this time seriously. She grasped her hands tightly. ”I don't want to lose you again.”

”You're being childish, Mika, again. Just drink your cocoa.”

Mika chuckled. She drank her cocoa and waited for the waiter to arrange their food. Today would be the happiest day of her life. She got her best friend back. Ooh… if only this stubborn girl would forgive her brother and get back to him. It would be even better.

”What are you thinking about?” Ryn asked when she noticed how quiet Mika was. Hey, her best friend was such a chatterbox, it was weird when she did not say a word at all.

”Nothing. I'm so hungry… but first.” Mika took out her phone and positioned it so that the camera would catch both she and Ryn, ”Smile.”

”You and selfie…” Ryn shook her head but still smiled for the camera.

”I really want to try this application.” Mika again took their picture, this time applying the monkey face to their face. She showed the photo, giggling. ”You're so pretty. Why do you always hide it with a cap?”

”Coz I want to have a normal life? Besides it is stress-free if no one knew my career at the campus.”

”Coz you're afraid people will want to take advantage of you,” she nodded wisely. ”And don't want guys to keep hitting you. Oh, Ryn, you're so cool to leave all those hot guys for me.”

”Oh, shut up, Mika. Just eat your food.”

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Cherie was wringing her hands when Ryn arrived. She quickly pulled Ryn into the room. Chuckling, Ryn simply took the clothes and went to change.

”You do bring some heels, right?”

”Yes. Don't worry.” Ryn zipped the back and took out a shoe box from the paper bag she brought along. She has wiped the dust at home but still, it made her heart pounded hard just to open it.

”Ooh… so beautiful.”

Ryn took a deep breath and put them on. Just as she thought, it fitted with the clothes, both clothes.

”You're wearing those? So cute. Haven't seen those for years.”

Everyone looked at Mika who dashed into the room in her usual style. She put down her makeup bag and looked at Ryn up and down. ”Not bad for an amateur. Who designs it?”

Ryn pointed at Cherie who was checking the other dress.

”How many models, again?”

”5.” Ryn watched as Mika opened her makeup bag. ”Don't make it too crazy. I've told you the concept.”

”Yeah yeah. You have to believe in me. I know what I'm doing.” Mika took out her phone, ”But first a selfie.”

Ryn shook her head. She did smile when Mika asked her to. Then, she took off her cap and pulled her hair into a ponytail.

”Cherie, do you want sparkles?”Mika rubbed her hands gleefully. She just bought new glitters and couldn't wait to use them.

”Not too much. Wait.” Cherie quickly rushed to them. She was happy at first when Ryn said she could bring the make-up artist but seeing how loud Mika is, she was a bit worried.

”Don't worry. Just a bit under the right eye. It'll compliment the outfit, both outfits.”

Ryn wisely refused to get involved with the makeup matter. She simply checked her phone and chuckled to see the list of instructions and reminders given by her manager. Despite still being sick, she was still worried about Ryn.

”Alright. It's time, people. Let's go. Let's go. ”The director of the show called for them loudly, gesturing to the stage.