A Chance to Dream

Alia Sheikh was an 19 year old Pakistan girl from a very religious Islamic family that followed their culture and traditions closely, even in America.

Her small family of four came to Chicago whe she was only six years old. She grew up a shy and reserved girl due to all the restrictions. She only talked to close family and friends and it was only in high school she would come to discover her dreams and love.

In 9th grade she accidently discovered BTS, a kpop band and she fell in love at first sight. What she saw first was not their music but a video compilation of their funniest and cutest moments. Who could resist such dorky and handsome men? She immediately looked them up and listened to all their music. She could not understand a thing but still passionately tried to sing along. Her favorite song was 'butterfly' and her bias was Taehyung.

One day she saw on the Big hit site that they were accepting applicants for a manager for bangtan. Of course without hesitation she applied not once believing she would be accepted.

*1 Month later*

"Alia, your phone is ringing!"

"ok, I got it."

"hello?"

"hello, miss S-Sh-eikh?"

"Yes, this is me."

"Congratulations, your application for the big hit manger position has been accepted by our company. You will sent further details and a plane ticket through the mail. Do you have any questions?"

"A-are you sure you didn't get the wrong number?"

"No ma'm, we have chosen you, Congratulations once again and thank you."

"Ah yes thank you."

Oh my God, I cant believe this. why would I be accepted? I actually got a job as Bts manager and I'm going to korea. Wait, what about mom and dad. They would never let me go, they will kill me for even mentioning it.

"who was that on the phone?"

"umm Ami, Abu can you sit down I have something to tell you."

"What is it dear?"

"I got a job offer as a manager for an entertainment company in korea."

"What! How could you even think of applying to Korea?!?"

"What about college and your life here? you will go to korea alone, how will you survive!"

"mom I learned to speak korean and my housing and everything is already paid for by the company. I get an yearly laid vacation too so I will visit. The job is very good and I can finish my studies over there too if I want."

"No! Absolutley not, I will not allow my daughter to go be a maid for some boys in a foreign country."

"Abu, being a manager doesn't mean I'm there maid. It is a professional job and I handle their daily life needs and manage their schedule, communicating, and promotions."

"Still, honey your only 19, to go so far away

...."

"Ami this is my dream please let me go, all my life I have been a good daughter to you, can you please let me love my dreams now, Ami Abu?"

"Ok, you can go but call us every day and make sure the offer is good and has no disadvantages or tricks. Make sure to work hard and do not do anything that will bring us shame."

"Ofcourse Abu, Thank you so much! I promise you that I will make you proud."