Soon, it was time for auditions. I, Dan and Jin registered ourselves at registeration counter. When we saw the nigh never-ending line of people infront of us, we sighed.
Just one thought passed through our brains.' Will we really reach the stage by today.' Thank god it was 12 pm of Spring season. Or else, everybody would have died of dehydration.
" There's a fifty percent off on accessories at Sans Mall. Please don't miss this opportunity." A voice came from somewhere. Many females rushed to Sans Mall. What was up with that sudden announcement.
" There are many offers going on Sosan Complex. Don't miss the golden chance." The almost all the remaining females who were holding back, rushed to Sosan Complex. Another abrupt announcement.
Many voices were heard, many people left. Only barely 500 people were left. Soon, an announcement vehicle came and announced somethings about vacancies. More than 450 people left.
' Something doesn't add up.' I thought to myself. Now, only 50 people were left. Then, some people got phone calls, so they had to leave immediately.
Now, 25 people were left including me and my friends. Was this really an audition or simply a joke." The nearby Hans Library is hosting a book sale today! Please don't miss." Yet another announcement came.
Instantly only me and friends along with two other people were left. I was now getting gist of things now." Mr Vincent, stop your tricks, we won't fall for it." I remarked as I walked forward to reach the fifth place in line. I was able to see a well furnished stage infront of the line.
A young man wearing gold rimmed spectacle, having an average face but bright black eyes which proved of his peculiar intelligence, emerged from the behind the camera.
Presumably, many have thought that this was camera man, but he was Mr Vincent, if my instincts are not wrong. He smiled brightly.
" Brat, you have some mind in there." He said with smile as he pointed at my head." Let me introduce myself, I am Stern, Vincent Stern." He said with eloquence. Others may have not sensed it but Dan instantly bowed. That spoke volumes.
The other two people left after sneering on him.
" He's just a fake."
" How can he, a camera man, be Mr Stern?"
Now only me and my friends were left.
" So are we chosen?" Ben asked after straightening his back upright. Mr Stern nodded." Yup, and there's nobody other than you three." He said as he tore away the face mask, revealing his above average face with dark circles which signs of overworking .
" So, what we have to do next?" I asked. He tapped my shoulders. Then, he proceeded to produce three different contract. He handed one, to each one of us.
" Read it, if you and your parents agree, we will work together." He said. Dan signed the contract after reading it carefully." I agree. As for parents, I am my parent myself. So no need to ask." He said with a sad smile.
" Well, I understand. I am an orphan myself." Mr Stern said while returning the sad smile. We all were stunned. I hanged a recording around the neck of Taimuraion." Go give this to parents. And come with their reply." I instructed him.
Taimuraion nodded his head, then ran away with incredible speed." What a pleasure to have such a nice pet." Mr Stern remarked. I smiled. While I was waiting for reply, Jin had already signed the contract, after carefully reading it.
" My parents live abroad, so no need to ask." He said as he revealed his face for a short few moments. Then he put the mask on, again. This time it was, Mr Stern who was stunned.
" Nice to meet you, Mr Suho Jin." Mr Stern greeted. Jin nodded." Nice to meet you too, Mr Stern." He said.
Soon, after a minute, Taimuraion came back with the reply." We agree with it ~" It was all my parents were singing in the recording. I can already see them dancing.
I read the contract thoroughly and then signed it, after I was satisfied with conditions. Mr Stern took out his phone. He dialed a number. Soon, a eight wheeler came to pick us. It was a mini limousine. It had black exterior and silver designs of unknown artistic taste on it.
We sat inside it, Taimuraion sat on my lap after curling. I was surprised to see that his size shrank to such degree. He looked no different from a small cat.
The car drove away. But the car was moving at such speed that I wasn't able to make out anything of the view outside.
' Wasn't Mr Stern afraid of accidents?' I thought. As if he heard my thoughts, Mr Stern said " We have full security!" He had a thoughtful look on his face.
We all remained rooted to our seats for approximately 2 hours before we arrived at a film studio. The car doors automatically opened.
I was dazed. I got out of car in daze. It was filled with people. Everyone was busy doing something. Cameramen were busy discussing the best angles with others technicians.
Meanwhile, I was able to see band of musicians practicing music in an sound proof room. They were practicing diligently. While choreographers sorted the steps to be taught next.
" So, what are we here for?" I asked. Ben and Jin also had similar questions in mind. "Remember this place by heart, It will be your starting point of respective careers, Bill and Gary . As for the roles, Mr Suho will be sole comic copyright holder of this, Bill will be a supporting script writer and Gary will follow me for now." He said.
I raised my brow. How did Ben changed to Bill and I to Garry?!! Does Mr Stern had any mental problems recently. I thought to myself.
" Mr Suho, please go to your assigned office. It's just before the end of the left corridor. As for Bert, please go to Scriptwriter Alphanso for further details. You can ask anyone for his whereabouts." He instructed.
" And Alter, you follow me. I have something important to tell you." He said. I nodded with a tinge of annoyance. Now, Garry has changed to Alter?! He surely has mental problems.
But even so, I followed him. It was not long before we climbed up the stairs and after passing through two corridors, we finally arrived at Mr Stern's office.
It was a spacious white room with not much decoration. Even so, it felt not a bit empty as it was filled with documents.
It was simply a mess of a room. But it smelled very pleasant. As if the whole room was a five star hotel room.
I relaxed, due to smell. Meanwhile, I with Mr Stern entered the office. He tiptoed and adjust the documents aside to make a straight pathway.
Then he dusted a document and took it with him. He sat on his chair and motioned me to take a seat. I immediately grabbed a one.
" So, Mr Fang do you have any idea why I bought you here?" He asked. I nodded." To hand me my role." I said. He smiled then gave me the document in his hand.
I took it excitedly." This is your role." He said with determined tone. He had a satisfied smile. As if he had found a gem.