C5: I don't have a heart
After a delightful sleep inside Park Hyun Shik's car which expectedly a Ferrari, he woke up feeling good. The two told him that they will go to the company and discuss the contract.
"I wonder, why do you need a trainee this much?" Looking up, he met Hyun Shik's eyes on the front mirror.
He sighed before replying, " You know Produce 101?"
He thought for a bit and remembered the survival show. He answered yes and listened to Hyun Shik.
"We got a chance to send one trainee, we can't reject it."
"So you are sending me if I sign the contract ? How could you guys be so confident." He replied rolling his eye.
It was Go Ri who explained to him slowly, "Your voice passed the qualifications to become our trainee already. Even if we are tight of trainees, we must live up to our tittle- Home of Vocalists"
Ace remembered that all Idols under SM was really good vocalists. There's no way their vocal range would he lower than JYP entertainment. Without talking back he caught a glimpse of a drive thru.
"Go there! I'll buy a pizza" He exclaimed leaning to the front and pointed the drive thru. The two couldn't help but be amazed by his eating abilities. He ate all chicken inside the bucket meal earlier and also drank a whole litter of coke in total.
After paying, he opened it and offered to the two. They just ate so they rejected humbly. Hyun Shik decided to warn him and said, "Eating too much is bad for your heart."
Ace took another slice and bit a portion before replying, " I don't have a heart."
Hyun Shik laughed bitterly at his statement. Even if, he still likes Ace's humor just after being together for nearly an hour.
"We are here, let's go." Hyun Shik declared as he park at the basement. Go Ri moved out while Ace was still inside the car eating. He told Go Ri to go and prepare the documents needed while he wait for Ace.
"Water!" Ace exclaimed choking. He grabbed the water bottle in Hyun Shik hands. His eyes flashed a sign of relief as he return the bottle of water. "Don't worry, even if there are germs in your bottle, my body resistance is top notch."
A hint of anger appeared on Hyun Shik's eyes for a second. He nearly puked blood after hearing Ace's words. He himself was addicted to cleanliness and doesn't like eating with others.
"Stop your nonsense and follow me." Hyun Shik spat back and rolled his eyes. Ace's forehead revealed lines thinking about what did he do that angered Hyun Shik. "Red days?" he thought. As a matter of fact, Ace doesn't really knew back then that only girls suffer menstruation. He even got uneasy when he didn't suffer one but later on he realized.
Coming after him, Hyun Shik saw Ace's state. His eyes were like a full moon observing the interior design of the building. Admittedly, the outer design of the building were rather bland. Yet inside it was indeed splendid.
"Never judge a book by it's cover." he murmured still glancing at every direction. The workers were engrossed in their own world as they click on their keyboards.
"Mr. Park, please follow me. The CEO had seeks for your presence." A beautiful lady came greeting them at the lobby. Ace eyes revealed a hint of impressed expression and asked Hyun Shik about the lady.
"Amanda, the CEO'S secretary. Better not to get on her bad side." Hyun Shik gave his advice. Inside the elevator, Ace notice that even with his top notch height, Hyun Shik is even taller.
"How old are you?" he poked Hyun Shik's waist to get his attention. What surprised him is that Hyun Shik didn't even got tickled for a single moment.
"Four years older than you."
"Then why didn't you be the trainee? You're just four year older than me. There are even 27 years old idols." Ace protested. Once again, he lookd at Hyun Shik. He looks like one of the IKON members that has sickly pale skin and beautiful eyes. He looks like a celebrity nonetheless.
"I don't want." He replied shortly. Of course everyone doesn't want to be an Idol considering that not all aspiring talents succeeded in this path. If dancing or signing isn't your passion, you better not set foot on the Entertainment industry except if you want to become an actor.
"Mr. Park, the CEO is waiting inside." Amanda stopped at her desk and allowed them to enter. He was about to answer but Hyun Shik pushed the white door open and pulled him inside.
"I know that I am handsome but you don't need to claim me by pulling me this rudely " He mouthed. Before him is a complete set of sofa and a working table behind it. A man looking in 40s was sitting there holding documents.
"CEO, this is Ace, nineteen years old and have a high vocal range. He doesn't need to train his voice any longer while his dancing skills could be tenpered in the competition"
The CEO's eyes scanned him and his gaze landed on his face before smiling." Top notch visuals. I won't talk any further, read these contract and tell me if you have objections."
He recieved the documents while Hyun Shik talked to the CEO telling his plans on Ace's debut. Hyun Shik suddenly remembered something and said," Your documents Ace, do you have it?"
"It's inside my luggage if you are talking about my birth certificate and other stuff." He replied casually. Hyun Shik recalled that Ace's things were inside his car. Face palming, he called Go Ri to being it to them.
"I can't date? Sounds good. I won't be allowed to use any account in social media except the one that company gave me. If not necessary, don't eat on public. All matters will be handled by the manager, wait, who will be my manager if I accept this?"
Hyun Shik raised his hands before sipping his tea. Ace saw this and resumed reading the contract. During his pre-debut , he will only recieve 500,000 won a month that is really low. But if he debuted, his salary would rise up to 15 million won a year. Thirty percent will be taken by the company from his earnings from concerts and other events. Before they take the thrity percent, they would deduct first the total amount of how much they spent for prepairing.
The terms were somehow good and satisfied him except for one that he must not wear his old clothes since he is now a trainee. " I am good at this conditions, but I want to wear my old clothes! They contain memories "
This rule was really impelemented to nearly all Idols. The company would provide them branded shirts for their popularity. Ace see this as a funny joke since they were insulting his clothes.
" You can't wear those. The company will provide you new clothes. If your clothes are worthy, then that's a different story."
Ace just crossed his hands and pouted. He planned to wait and see their reaction when they will see what's inside hs apparel. How could his best friend give him unbranded clothes? The old place they stayed don't even dare to let them set foot on the soil and always provides the most expensive dishes.
Go Ri came inside and placed his luggage infront of Hyun Shik. Ace just let them open and take what is inside.
"Gucci?" The CEO couldn't believe his eyes. The brand was one of the most prestigious brands in the world. He had seen many clothes of this brands hefore but they can't compare to Ace's shirt qualities. The cloths used were very smooth and refreshing in the eyes. They scanned his whole bag and realized something. Ace already have the fashion skills. This clothes were bought by his friend and all of them suited Ace. He also have hanging, ripped and see through clothes. In short, he had all kinds of revealing garments.
"Hmm... you shouldn't touch that" He warned the two since they was about to touch his underwears. The two stopped their actions and opened a brown folder inside his luggage.
"Just Ace? your real name is hidden together with your parent's name."
"I don't have parents. I think that was enough."
The two just took his files and placed it in a blue envelope. Ace was told to sign the contract if he wants everything written in there. He wrote his signature quickly and returned the documents.
"We will send you with a black van tomorrow at the event. Your room is just the floor above. Hyun Shik will stay with you since he is your manager. I tell you, the company is barely surviving right now so you must earn us golden bills!"
"Wait isn't the competition the day after tomorrow?" He halted on his tracks and faced the two. He was about to go to their floor and sleep.
"Post poned. Just tell them that we only trained you to be a vocalist, not a dancer and also the fact that you trained for only a month."
Ace nodded and resumed walking intetntionally leaving his luggage inside. The CEO saw his luggage and told him to take it. A devilish grin appeared on his lips while he spoke clearly, " What's the use of my manager? :