The rain was still drizzling, the air chilly. Im Seo-Yeon, dressed in black, with her free hair floating in the air, stood at the gate.
When the cab finally arrived she had half a mind to go back to the apartment and borrow into her bedsheets for warmth.
Just because she felt bold, she dressed herself in a backless dress, and a long slit in the dress to show her long legs. She had nothing to cover herself from the cold.
"Midnight Lotus Night Club" She instructed the driver getting into the car. The driver looked at her through the rearview mirror, giving her a suspicious look before driving the car.
When she reached the club the rain had already stopped. She got out of the car and paid the money, before looking for her friend. She looked through her contacts dialing a number.
"Han Ji-Won, where are you? I'm already at the nightclub."
She looked around to see if her friend was standing somewhere, waiting for her.
"I'm sorry Seo-Yeon, I won't be able to make it today".
"Why, what happened?" she asked with concern.
"Nothing, one of my artists is in some trouble. I need to get there ASAP. We can meet up tomorrow. I promise I'll make it up to you. Sorry Seo-Yeon"
"Ahh, I understand."
Seo-Yeon stood at the entrance of the nightclub, thinking whether she should go in or turn back and go home.
She sighed, before walking towards the line. She was not a VIP to get entry directly, now that she was just a commoner she needed to get checked by security before she could go in.
There was a commotion at the entrance when she was waiting in the line.
When she looked with curiosity, she only managed to get a glimpse of the man's back walking inside.
Looking at the commotion she thought it must be some VIP, a celebrity may be.
"Look it's Kang Jun-Hyun" a person pointed out, shouting in the crowd.
Even Seo-Yeon was surprised to hear the name.
Kang Jun-Hyun, the superstar. The heartthrob of countless women was visiting the nightclub.
He was the man who was at the top even when Seo-Yeon was just a trainee.
Now after five years, he was just like a god. A very few can be considered his rivals in the industry.
...
Seo-Yeon was drinking to her heart's content when a man approached her.
"Miss you look rather familiar. Have we met before?"
Seo-Yeon looked at the man, with a faint smile. "I don't think so" she ignored the man.
"Oh, then are you a celebrity?"
"No".
"Then do you-"
"Look here mister, I'm not interested," She said coldly.
"Young lady, don't be too hasty to reject my offer. Why don't you come with me? Let's have some drinks" The pervert grabbed her hand pulling her towards the sofa.
Seo-Yeon noticed the corner of the club where a group of men sat on the couches, looking in their direction.
Few women were serving the alcohol, entertaining them.
She understood then, that they wanted her to entertain them, just like the ladies around them.
But, why? She was not as pretty as she used to be.
She didn't understand. She was a little fat, though she didn't look like a fatty because of her extraordinary height.
But her face was cubby, she didn't have an angular face or a beauty bone showing on her body.
She didn't match the current beauty standards.
She looked around to try to find what exactly happening, and thats when she noticed a familiar figure, looking at her from the crowd of dancing bodies.
Yoo Min-Ji!!
She had a phone in her hands recording everything.
Seo-Yeon now knew what was going on. It was all a setup.
Yoo Min-Ji was the one behind everything that was going on around here.
She was out of the industry for five years. But Min-Ji was very active during this time.
While she was working hard at home for her husband and son, Min-Ji was going around and gathering investors, media and fans to support her.
She must be a regular to this nightclub, seeing how she could manipulate the people to do her job.
Well she wanted to make a show, fine Seo-Yeon will give her a show.
Seo-Yeon didn't resist the man but went with him when he dragged her towards the gang.
"Boss, here I bought a beauty to serve you," the pervert said pushing Seo-Yeon toward the man sitting in the center.
"Beauty, why don't you pour a glass of wine for our young master," the man sitting at the corner said to Seo-Yeon.
Everyone on the couch was looking up and down, giving Seo-Yeon a perverted look. The women on their laps were checking her out with disdain.
They were more beautiful than this ugly fat girl. But why did the young master choose her of all the people?
When everyone was looking at her with contempt, the man in the center sat silent.
Seo-Yeon walked forward, taking the wine bottle.
Instead of pouring him a drink, she brought the bottle to her lips drinking the wine herself.
"you-"
"My God."
Everyone was stunned when Seo-Yeon did this. They all looked at the man in the center with fear.
They were all here to curry favor with the young master of Nova Star Entertainment.
He was an aloof man who was rarely ever willing to spend time with the new artists.
Someone who only had eyes for big celebrities.
Thanks to Sister Yoo Min-Ji, he was willing to come with them to the club.
If it was not for Sister Min-Ji then they wouldn't even look at Seo-Yeon.
How dare she insult the young master Min Tae-Yun?
Is she out of her mind?
"You B*tch, how dare you? You are just a low-class celebrity who is planning your comeback." a lady said looking furious.
Seo-Yeon stood there silent, looking unbothered. The empty wine bottle, still in her hand.
"How dare you insult young master Tae-Yun?"
"Young master, you should teach this b*tch a lesson. She doesn't deserve to be signed under Nova Star Entertainment." the lady turned to the man, Tae-Yun.
"Yes, Young master. Sister Min-Ji just wanted you to help her friend, but she is just an ungrateful person. She doesn't deserve your kindness" another person said.
Seo-Yeon's brows rose with surprise. They wanted to sign her under Nova Star Entertainment.
When did she say she was planning her comeback?
She was still puzzled when she heard Min-Ji's voice behind her.
"Seo-Yeon, quick apologize to the young master," Min-Ji said looking worried.
When Seo-Yeon didn't say anything, she turned to the man, "Young master Min, Seo-Yeon is a very talented girl. She used to be a golden trainee at Aurora Entertainment."
"Golden trainee? Why haven't I heard of her then?" Young master asked looking at Min-Ji with soft eyes.
Min-Ji looked awkward "Well, it was five years ago. And she is planning to make a comeback now..."
"Oh, Really. That's surprising, why did she leave the industry if she wanted to come back?" a woman mocked Seo-Yeon looking disdainfully.
"Young master Min, please you shouldn't blame Seo-Yeon. She was just eighteen when she got pregnant hence she left the industry. She never wanted to leave in the first place. She just wanted to take care of her child".
"She even married the man she had a child with when she got to know she was pregnant"
"Jesus she even got pregnant before marriage? And at such a young age?" the man said with disdain.
Min-Ji's eyes grew big when she heard his words. "Seo-Yeon, I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking. When I said that. I just wanted to help you, I-"
"Young Master Min, I'm sorry. You shouldn't blame Seo-Yeon, she was just young and inexperienced. She is not a bad person. It's just that she was a Golden trainee in her company previously, so she is a little arrogant. But she is a good person"
"Are you done?" Seo-Yeon looked at her calmly.
"Seo-Yeon,"
"If you are done, I'll be going. I don't have time to watch your bullsh*t acting."
"Seo-Yeon, You are misunderstanding. I'm-"
"Min-Ji, do you think I don't know what you do behind my back? Helping me?" she laughed.
"Did I ask for your help? When did I say I wanted to come back?"
"That, I thought..."
"You thought? What did you think? how to ruin my reputation if I ever want to come back?"
Min-Ji's face turned pale.
"Well if it was your plan, you are succeeding but I'll not let you win."
"But Seo-Yeon,"
"Sister Min-Ji, Please, you should stop. You are too good to see the bad in the people. She is not worth your friendship" a woman said coming toward Min-Ji.
Min-Ji's eyes filled with tears. Her face turned red, making the onlookers sympathize with her.
"Min-Ji stop crying. It hurts my heart to look at you like this" Tae-Yun said with concern.
When he turned to Seo-Yeon he was furious "You, listen carefully. I just wanted to see the girl Min-Ji wanted to help. But I never expected you to be so vicious."
"I planned on taking you in on Min-Ji's account, but now after looking at you, Nova Star Entertainment will never take an ungrateful person like you. You should forget about ever coming back."
Seo-Yeon scoffed at his words.
"When did I say I wanted to join your company? You should stop being full of yourself."
"You-"
"And even if I want to come back to the industry, why would I come to your agency? There are many other companies I can look for" Seo-Yeon said crossing her arms.
"Haha, I'll see who is going to sign you into their company. You will regret treating me like this" he scoffed before turning to the members around him.
"Come Min-Ji, let's leave. I don't want to stay here any longer" he wrapped his arms around the crying Min-Ji pulling her towards the exit.
His underlings cast her a furious look before following the duo.