356 A tigers growl (2/2)
”Erm… is it okay if I take an extra five minutes? I… I haven't had my breakfast yet,” Ryn asked with a sheepish smile. She already noticed the table full of food and could not wait to go and check. But it was important for her to ask permission first, just in case she took a long time to eat.
”Yeah, sure. Take your time. We haven't finished preparing the set,” the director replied with a chuckle. Now, he noticed the pale face of hers and started to get worried. Was she sick? Could she do her job without faint or get sick?
”Thank you. And I'm sorry,” Ryn bowed a bit in apology before walked to the table full of food to choose something for her growling stomach.
A crew who was carrying reflector made a turn to look at her when they walking past each other. He frowned. Did his hearing play with him? He swore he heard a tiger growl loudly just now.
He shook his head, chuckling. It must be a dream. How could a tiger come here? This was in the middle of a big city. There was no forest nearby. It must be an illusion, he told himself.
Unaware of the sound from her that shocked the man, Ryn reached the table. Her eyes sparkled at the packed food. She took one and a bottle of drink. Then, she went to the changing room to change her clothes.
The woman who was checking the clothes was taken back seeing the packed food in her hands. The model ate rice for breakfast?
”Hi, sorry for being late. My name is Ryn,” Ryn introduced herself to the woman as this was the first time they were working together.
”Err... Hello. I am Suzy, the stylist for today,” the woman introduced herself, accepting the hand offered by Ryn. It felt weird when the model took the initiative to introduce herself and even apologize. Usually, the models she was working with did not bother to be this friendly, only ask for their outfit to wear and then immerse in taking selfies or surfing the media social.
”Is it okay if I do my makeup and hair first? I want to eat and don't want the food to stain the clothes,” Ryn asked.
”Ah... sure. Be my guest,” Suzy still did not recover from her shock and replied without thinking. She could just watch as Ryn went to introduce herself and apologize to the makeup artist and the hairstylist before she took her seat on the chair and started to eat happily while the two men began prepping her face and hair.
Suzy blinked her eyes a few times before she snapped back and realized what she just did. Shaking her head in exasperated, she turned back to the clothes and chose a beautiful pale dress for the first outfit. The theme for the shooting was weird. A pastel gothic princess searching for love in a fairyland garden. She had to search high and low for suitable dresses. In the end, she had to order from overseas and paid more to get them to post quickly. Luckily the company paid for them or Suzy would end up being broke.
Ryn spent the time eating while listening to the men gossipping. She closed her eyes obediently when asked to, and even covered her box of food when the hairstylist spraying the hair spray. She made sure not to ruin even a speck of the makeup when eating, which gave more stories from the men to talk about. Of course, they were careful not to say any name when talking about their experiences with their clients ruining the makeup while eating. Ryn just smiled all the time, never argue, or ask any question.
Ryn swallowed the last spoon of her food as both men announced she was ready for her outfit. Ryn covered back the box and thanked them. Then, she threw the empty box into the bin and took her drink with her as she walked to Suzy.
”I am ready for the dress. Is this it?” Ryn asked after she took a sip of her drink.
”Yes. Do you need help with it?” Suzy asked.
”Can you help me tying the back?” instead of a zip at the back, the dress was like a dress from the past. It was held together with a ribbon-like string. It was impossible for Ryn to wear it without any help.
Suzy and Ryn went into a smaller section to change into the dress. The men continued with their gossip as they prepared for the next look.