#also i'll start replying to messages in my inbox so prepare for the spam in the next few days

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Me looking at my old art

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Diamond Heart (4) | Park Jimin

Su-Jin POV

Beep, bee-

My hand immediately went up to the alarm, and shut it off. It was a habit of mine to turn off the alarm before it starts ringing. Today, I was a little late, but it's alright.

I pulled the covers off of my body and went to freshen up. After a good fifteen minutes, I came out to get dressed. I rummaged through my closet and found something comfortable to wear. I quickly got into my clothes and went to the kitchen, to have my cup of coffee for today. I need my daily dose of caffeine to function properly throughout the day.

I sat down on the couch with the coffee mug in my hand, and decided to go through my phone, for any unread messages. I scrolled through all my contacts and saw no new ones. After I finished my coffee, I put the mug in the sink and walked towards my laptop.

'I don't have much to do anyways.'

You may be thinking why. Well, it's not because I don't have a job. I do; I'm an assistant makeup artist for my friend's sister, Areum eunnie. She works as a professional for many advertisements and TV shows. I assist her, working beside her and learning some new techniques. However, today her schedule was empty. If hers was empty, it meant that mine was also empty.

I opened my laptop, and started scrolling through my emails. I rarely check my inbox, because I know the only mails I'll get are the spam ones. I opened my laptop, and started deleting all the mails I didn't need.

'Delete. Delete. Delete. Delete. Delete. Delete. Dele-wait what's this?'

It looked sort of important, so I opened it. As I started reading it, I realized that this was a job offer. However, my question was, is this real? I mean, is it a spam mail just to attract me? I wasn't sure, thus, I called the number at the end of the mail. A few seconds later, I heard a female voice on the other end of the conversation.

"Hello, This is BigHit Entertainment. Who's speaking?" asked the person on the other end of the line.

"Hello, This is Lee Su-Jin. I have been sent an email regarding a job offer about being a makeup artist." I replied.

"Yes Ms. Lee. Have you come to a decision yet?"

'Oh shit. I can't say I called to make sure if they are real or not. Ok wait, how do I phrase this?'

"No, not yet. I just called to know more information about this particular job. Like, how do you guys know me? Do we know each other?" I asked, trying to say it as formally as I could.

"Unfortunately, I don't have the answers you require. Shall I give you a number, whom you could ask these questions to?"

"Yeah, that will be okay."

"Shall I send it over via mail?"

"Yes, you can do that. May I call anytime?"

"I don't know about that. He'll be pretty busy, but you can try calling; if he doesn't answer, it's probably because he's busy."

"Okay, thank you so much!"

"You're welcome and have a great day!" She said, as she cut the call.

Within a few minutes, the mail arrived with the number. I pondered if I should call right away or call them tomorrow. I decided to call them after an hour or so, and started my preparations for lunch. It's not everyday that I get to cook for myself and eat homemade food. Exactly an hour later, the food was prepared and I sat down on the couch. It was a long time ago that I last cooked food, and I forgot that it would be tiring.

I glanced at the clock in the living room, and saw that the time was 1:15. I couldn't call right now, they'll probably be on their lunch break. I decided to call them after I ate, so I sat down at the dining table and started eating. I can cook pretty well; in college, all my roommates loved my cooking. They said it was tasty, and now tasting it after a couple of years, really made me believe that I am a good cook.

After I finished eating, I put all the dishes in the dishwasher and turned it on. Then, I cleaned the kitchen counters, which weren't very dirty. I sat down on the bar stools near the kitchen, after wiping my wet hands with a towel. I checked the time on the phone. 2:30.

'I'm pretty sure lunch breaks are over by now. At least for me, it would've been over. But, let's just wait another half an hour.'

So, BigHit Entertainment, huh? I know that name, it's all over the news because of the popular bands it's home to: BTS & TXT are just two that I've heard of. Everyone my age are fans of those bands, wait, what do they call their fandoms? Oh right, ARMY and MOA. However, BigHit Entertainment seems familiar to me, in another way. I just can't pinpoint exactly what it is.

I don't follow any bands. I just listen to their music and enjoy it at the moment. Listening to all their discography, doing research on them, dying whenever they post something, just doesn't suit my personality.

However, my best friend, Kang Soo-Yun would love it. I think she follows only BTS, but whenever we meet up in our favorite cafe, the only thing she talks about is them posting something on Instagram, Twitter, and that other website, I think it's something called Weverse. If she figures out I got this offer, she would jump up and down, and downright be jealous.

'Oh wait, it's already 2:55. I think lunch breaks are over by now. Let me call him.'

I moved myself to the couch and quickly dialed the number, waiting for it to ring. It rang for quite a long time, so I concluded that whoever that person was, was probably busy at the moment.

I was about to hang up, when I heard a voice from the other end of the line, saying, "Hello, This is Bang Si-Hyuk. Who's speaking?"

I put the phone next to my ear, and said, "Good morning Mr. Bang. This is Lee Su-Jin. I am calling about the job offer regarding the post of makeup artist that was sent to me through an email."

"Oh yes, Ms. Lee. Yes, yes, Ms. Choi had informed me that you would be calling. It seems that you had some queries about the job?"

"Yes, Mr. Bang. I actually called to ask you some questions. Are you free right now, sir?"

"Yes, I'm free right now. And please, feel free to call me Bang PD-nim."

"Oh okay. Firstly, may I know how you know me? I don't remember filling out a job application for BigHit Entertainment, sir."

"Yes, I'm pretty sure you haven't filled out an application. I actually know you from the IBI Awards that you take part in every year. One of my friends works there and informed me about your achievements. I was interested in your résumé, and hence, decided to contact you."

"Oh, alright. However, I've heard that your company is prominent in the music field. You would probably have sufficient makeup artists to support your musicians. Why are you considering hiring me?"

"Well, about that, there was a sudden problem regarding one of our makeup artists and she had to resign. We need an immediate replacement, and I thought you would be the perfect choice."

"Hmm, okay, sir. Thank you so much for your time and answers."

"You're welcome Ms. Lee. Have you made a decision yet?"

"No, not yet sir. I decided I would take it when I have all the information."

"Okay. However, remember that we are in immediate need of this job to be filled, would it be possible for you to tell us no later than tomorrow morning so we can plan according to that."

"Sure sir, that won't be a problem. I'll make sure to inform you by tomorrow."

"Okay Ms. Lee. Thank you for calling and have a great day!"

"Yes sir, you too!"

I hung up, and took a big breath. Even if I was in this field for around three years, it still was tiring to talk professionally. I fell straight back onto the couch and put my hand on my forehead. I can't believe I was exhausted after socializing for fifteen minutes. Well, it has been a long time since I talked to anyone for that matter.

'That reminds me, it's been a long time since I talked to Soo-Yun. Let me see if she's free today.'

"Hey, are you free today? Wanna meet up?" - Sent at 3:16

I don't expect her to reply immediately; she's a fashion designer, working as a stylist. She'll probably be busy right now; shoots don't end this early, do they?

"No bro, I'm pretty busy today. How about tomorrow?" - Soo-Yun ❤️ Sent at 3:18

I quickly checked my calendar. Looks like work ends tomorrow at 5. I think I can make it work.

"Yeah sure. Usual cafe, same time?" - Sent at 3:19

"Yeah sure, see you tomorrow!" - Soo-Yun ❤️ Sent at 3:19

"Yeah okay, byeeeeeee~~" - Sent at 3:20

Now that plan is also canceled. I never thought my day would be this boring without work. I looked around my apartment, to see if I needed to clean it, but it was spotless. I decided to make some popcorn and binge-watch my favorite K-dramas. I looked around the kitchen; I had enough leftovers for dinner.

I opened Netflix on my TV and started watching. Before I knew it, the time was 8:30 and my stomach was rumbling, like an earthquake was occurring. I walked towards the kitchen and sat on one of the bar stools, to start eating. After I finished my dinner, I washed my hands and made my way to the bedroom.

I laid down on my bed and started thinking about what I should do regarding the job. It was a good offer; I mean, compared to being an assistant, it was good progress. The pay was also pretty good, better than the job I currently have. Areum eunnie is also kind towards me, she would love it if I took up this offer.

However, the only doubt that lingered on my mind was, if I could handle the responsibilities that would come with being a full-time, professional makeup artist. Like they say, as the pay raises, so will the responsibilities.

While I listed the pros and cons, I decided the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. I would be able to become the makeup artist that I've always dreamed of becoming. All my hard work and effort would finally be getting the result they deserved.

Therefore, without hesitation, I got off the bed and opened my laptop to write my acceptance mail. As I made my way to the send button, I realized I should send it tomorrow morning.

'Who sends mails in the middle of the night?'

I saved the draft and scheduled it to be sent at exactly 7 AM tomorrow. Locking my laptop, I closed it and walked towards the bed and got into my cozy covers. Tomorrow would be the same old work, helping eunnie around by handing her the tools and giving her ideas. Sighing heavily, I closed my eyes, resting for a hectic day tomorrow.