Seoul.
Nora bit her lower lips to confirm it wasn't a dream. Yes, she was in Korea. It wasn't difficult sneaking out of the apartment as she was always home alone. She had written a letter just after the concert leaving it her mini bed . She had explained to Freya and Alva about what happened at home, leaving out few details. Freya felt guilty after all, she was the one who had bluntly told her father about the concert.
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"I didn't think he'd react like that" Freya said, her head lowered. The guilt was eating her up as she had been the one to blabber about the whole event.
Nora gave her a small smile "It's alright, you were oblivious of the situation".
"Don't ignore our calls next time, we were so worried ;we thought you won't be able to attend the concert anymore. What happened?! " Alva said hurriedly, she always talked that way whenever she was anxious.
"I was able to convince him" Nora claimed.
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Nora glanced at the tall building, Maze Entertainment Company was boldly written on the uppermost part of the building. Nora only saw this building in videos or magazines never knowing she would be standing right in front of it. She trailed behind Seo Joon entering the building and walking towards the elevator.
Seo Joon greeted a few people before stepping into the elevator.
"I'll introduce you to the company dancers first, then we'll head to the administration office to get you signed in, okay?" Seo joon said as he clicked on the number fifteen button.
Nora nodded.
The moment they walked into the studio, Nora heard an excited and joyous voice.
"Seo joon hyung" Heesung's joyous voice echoed throughout the studio, he walked towards Seo joon and hugged him, everyone's attention was drawn to them. Nora could feel their gazes laced with curiosity. She boldly stood next to Seo Joon, she was a bit nervous, she wasn't mentally prepared to see the rest of the but being nervous wasn't getting her anywhere. She couldn't believe she would finally see them not in videos or magazines but in reality. Videos didn't give the exact judgements about them. Heesung looked more cheerful while Yeonjun looked more intimidating. Ji wook had a light smile on his face and was the exact description on the internet. Their heights was exactly as she thought but Yeonjun looked a bit taller and Heesung was a bit bigger.
"How did it go in Oslo?" Heesung asked, giving Seo joon a brotherly pat.
Seo joon sighed "It was beautiful, tough but worth it"
Heesung glanced at Nora, curiosity piqued.
Seo Joon clapped his hands commanding attention "Alright everyone, your attention please. This is Nora, she was one of the backup dancers in Oslo. She will be joining us starting tomorrow, treat her the way we treat everyone like; a dancer who's ready to work.."
Heesung muttered an ohh. The curiosity thickens.
Ji wook walked towards Nora with hands out for a handshake" Nice to meet you Nora. I'm Ji wook"
Nora shook his hands"I look forward to working with y'all"
"I love your hair colour, it suits your face" Heesung said, his tone; flirty and casual.
Nora was caught off guard by the sudden compliment. For a moment she glanced around, everyone seem unfazed she replied quickly "Thank you".
He gave her a small smile and walked away.
"He always does that, get used to it" Seo joon whispered to Nora.
"Let's get back to it guys" Yeonjun suddenly said not sparing her a glance.
"Ignore him; he will surely warm up. Trust me, he is the most caring person we have here" Seo joon assured her. "Let's get you signed up".
Nora glanced around, something felt off. Someone was missing.
.....
On the seventeenth floor, Nora was seated, Seo joon was conversing or rather exchanging whispers with an older lady. The office gave off a rich vibe; there was an English ivy plant beside the tall windows. Nora recognized it, it was from Europe. The main desk was a glass executive table with a P. C and several different files on it, paired with a modern leather chair.
Seo joon walked in lowering his head to meet Nora's face "Mrs Han will help with your contract, did you contact the friend you're going to stay with?".
Nora had lied again; she knew no one in Korea, she couldn't bother Seo joon with her accommodation too.
Nora nodded.
"Okay, call me if you need anything." Seo joon gave her a light smile and walked out of the office.