Chapter 11 Model casting (2/2)
”We've managed to lock the date.”
”Very good. How's the collection?”
”They'll bring along the collection in 30 minutes. The shoes as well. Will Thursday okay for the model selection?”
”Either today or tomorrow I'll give you a number to contact. I want him to be in the selection as well. You can continue your work.”
Mika switched on her computer and rubbed her temple. At least she could depend on her manager to do the job well.
She tried again calling Ryn and finally, after fifth time, Ryn answered the call.
”Ryn~”
”Yes, Mika?”
”Follow me in IG,” Mika demanded.
”Huh?”
”Instagram. Follow me.”
”Oh… that one. I'll ask Mei Li to do it.”
”Is she handling the account?” Mika frowned.
”Of course.” Ryn did not find the irony of it. Her focus was on walking down the hill. It was a surprised to realize she still could receive reception here in the middle of nowhere.
Mika took a deep breath to stop herself from blurting out what she thought about it. Why oh why this best friend of hers did not find it weird when someone else handling her private Instagram account?
”Anyway, do you have the number of the guy sitting next to you?” Mika changed the topic, afraid if she still continued on this topic her blood pressure would rise up over the limit.
”What guy?”
”Is Mei Li there?” It was too optimistic to think Ryn cares about the photos. She must be handing everything to her manager and Mei Li never complained because Ryn always do her job well, regardless whether it was photoshoot or catwalk. It was hard for Ryn to take bad photo so no one complained about her laziness.
No one even bother to make her change herself, not even the agency!
Why not? Ryn came early to work, even though most of the time to find a place to sleep while waiting. She hardly had skin problem despite too lazy with her skin care routine. She kept herself fit despite eating anything and everything she wanted.
Ryn looked at her manager who was grumbling under her breath.
”Mei Li, for you,” Ryn handed the phone to her manager.
Mei Li sputtered before she put on her professional face, only to sigh when she realized what Mika wanted. She looked around and quickly approached Harry who was just walking toward them.
”Ask him yourself,” Mei Li said and handed the phone to Harry. Harry automatically took the phone and put it near his ear even though he gave her a puzzled look.
”Hello, this is Harry Li.”
”Harry? Good. I'm Mika Long from Full Moon Corp.”
”Hello, Ms. Long,” Harry greeted politely.
”I would like you to come to a model casting this Thursday. My manager will contact you for the details. Can I have your phone number?”
Harry gulped, taken back with her words. He asked again to make sure he didn't hear wrong. Then, the reality finally hit him… hard.
”Model casting?”
His friends who finally joined him shouted and quickly surrounded him. Model casting?
Mika frowned when she heard so much noises. She cleared her throat and asked again for his number.
Harry hushed his friends and gave her the number. He handed back the phone to Mei Li, stuttering, ”She's not kidding, is she?”
”What does she want?” Ryn asked as she took her phone back from Mei Li.
”She said something about model casting on this Thursday.”
”Wear something basic and comfortable shoes. Bring along your portfolio. Mei Li, you can help him,” Ryn said and continued her walking. She wanted to sleep!
Mei Li handed her business card to Harry with a mutter, ”we'll discuss this later. Give me a message once you've gotten call from the company.” Mei Li quickly rushed behind Ryn, muttering under her breath. Trust Ryn to make a decision without discuss it first with her.