Vol. 2 Chapter 50: Chapter 50

Vol. 2 Chapter 50:

Translated by Chef

Edited by Chef

“Huu”

Inseop sighed sadly.

Today was a magazine shoot day. Studio shooting was out of the manager’s hands. He sat quietly and waited, and if he needed anything, he brought it right away.

However, today’s shoot was not that simple.

“There, Miss. Seo Shinah’s manager. Please tell Shinah to come out and wait.”

“Are you shooting right away?”

“That is difficult for us to say.”

“…All right.”

The manager ran to the waiting room with a depressed face. The expression on the actress’s face after she finished preparing for the shoot was not very good.

“Can I go right in?”

“No. Just wait here for a bit.”

“What is it? They said they were filming right away, so what else are we waiting for? You have to tell the director directly.”

The manager didn’t know what to do at the actress’ scream.

“I’m sorry. Because the filming site will not always go the way you want it to.”

The site manager apologized, but the atmosphere was still bloody. She had already gone back to the waiting room several times after waiting for the shoot.

At first, she smiled and waited, but gradually her annoyance began to ooze from her face. It was the same with other actors who were waiting for filming.

“Are you sure this time?”

“Yes. The photographer is famous for being a perfectionist. You know that.”

The field manager skillfully soothed the opponent.

“Okay. If you think you’ll wait too long, I’ll go back in.”

She stood with her arms crossed as if she couldn’t help it.

The photographer in charge of shooting today was world-renowned photographer David Allen. Nicknamed the photographer who made a contract with the devil, he was famous for his obsessive perfectionism and frightening spontaneity. In short, he was the type to press the shutter until he fell asleep. Sometimes he’ll say okay all at once, but other times it’ll go on for hours. Once he and the models he worked with gnashed their teeth that they would say they’ll never work together again, but when they saw the result, he stuck out his tongue at his genius.

This shoot was to commemorate the founding of W magazine, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. When they heard the news that 12 actors in their twenties, who would lead the Korean film industry, were to be called together to film, the actors’ agencies all sighed.

It was clear what would happen if not one or two, but so-called famous actors of that size gathered and filmed. It was only natural that they had to be considerate of the subtle battle of nerves between the actors, and they had to set reasonable grounds for the shooting order and even the location for group shooting.

The problem was that the photographer invited today was not one to consider such a thing. After checking the photos of twelve people, he called out the names in the order he wanted. Even before he was satisfied, there was no way to shout out the next.

As the scheduled schedule was delayed, the dissatisfaction of the waiting actors was bound to grow. It was a situation where the skin and bones of the managers who accompanied the actors were in contact.

“Ehh. I’d rather have a group photoshoot first. This isn’t about dying together.”

“I know, right. You can’t go home even if you stay up all night? I’m really going crazy. Are you upset there too?

“Of course. I’ve only been drinking water for three days, how are you feeling?”

“My company senior told me not to even make eye contact with a hungry actor.”

Managers shared painful jokes with each other and shared the pain of being sick.

“Is that okay though? Because Mr. Lee Wooyeon has such a nice personality.”

One person who recognized Inseop asked.

“Oh, yes. Lee Wooyeon is fine.” Inseop smiled awkwardly and replied.

He wasn’t fine at all. In the morning, Lee Wooyeon was not in a good mood. It was? even noticed by the always lively Kim Kangwoo and he just drove with his mouth shut.

Lee Wooyeon didn’t do anything special, but the air around him was several times colder than usual.

Even Inseop didn’t say a word to him today because it was right after that happened yesterday.

“Lee Wooyeon must be feeling good. He’s sharing the waiting room with his lover.”

Laughter broke out among the people.

“He makes money, he goes on dates, it’s killing two birds with one stone.”

“Haha, that’s right.”

In the middle of sympathizing, Inseop broke out in a cold sweat.

There was not enough waiting room, so two people had to use one room, but unfortunately, Chae Yeonseo was also in today’s shoot. Naturally, Lee Wooyeon and Chae Yeonseo ended up using the same waiting room.

It was the first time Inseop had seen Chae Yeonseo up close. She was a celebrity among celebrities too. Her voice, her way of speaking, her eyes, and her attitude showed loveliness. Just having the two of them in one space became a painting. It was like a work created by God for each other. Inseop checked his reflection in the mirror and hurriedly lowered his head. He felt ashamed of himself for inadvertently comparing himself to her.

What was most miserable was that Lee Wooyeon was not even paying attention to him. In the end, Inseop said that he would check the shooting situation, and then he left the waiting room.

“Jeong Jaemin’s filming is over. Seo Shinah will go in.”

“I’ll go then.”

Jung Jaemin’s manager hurriedly left. Still, the shooting time was gradually decreasing compared to before, as if the shooting was gaining momentum.

“Shouldn’t you go in soon too? Aren’t you leaving the pretty couple alone in the waiting room for too long?”

“Oh, that… I’ll go in now.”

Inseop, his face reddened by the joke, bowed his head and left his seat.

Chae Yeonseo’s coordinator was there, so it wasn’t that the two of them were away, but it was right that the timing was right.

Inseop carefully knocked in front of the waiting room and waited for an answer. However, he waited for a long time and did not receive an answer. Inseop knocked a few more times. Again, only quiet silence responded to him.

“This is Choi Inseop. I’m coming in.”

Inseop deliberately made a loud noise and opened the door.

But inside, neither Lee Wooyeon nor Chae Yeonseo nor her coordinator was there. For a moment, Inseop wondered if he had entered the wrong room and looked around.

“Wait a minute”

At that time, Chae Yeonseo’s voice came from inside the partition. Inseop was taken aback and answered quickly.

“I’m sorry. I thought no one is there, I’ll leave immediately.”

“No. I’m all dressed.”

Chae Yeonseo walked out of the partition wearing a prepared costume. Her Elie Saab dress, tightly studded with navy blue organza, seemed to shake like stars with every move she made. A dress costing tens of millions of won per piece fully revealed her silhouette.

“How is it? Is it okay?”

It wasn’t just good enough, but it was blindingly beautiful. Inseop barely nodded his head. Just standing in front of her made him suffocate at the swarm of her.

“…Where has Mr. Lee Wooyeon gone?”

“He went out to smoke.”

“You are welcome. My Cordi is off to do some errands,” she continued as she turned around.

“I couldn’t reach her because of the dress.”

Inseop turned his head away in embarrassment at seeing her back exposed because of the unfastened zipper.

“I’ll call someone else.”

“All you have to do is close this. Please don’t bother calling someone else. I request you.”

Seeing her speak with a bright smile, Inseop couldn’t bear to refuse twice. Trying not to look as much as possible, Inseop approached Chae Yeonseo.

“You can close up from there.”

“…yes”

He was in the thick of it. It was difficult to button the small knot, and his hand slipped several times.

“I’m sorry.”

Chae Yeonseo burst into laughter at Inseop’s apology.

“Are you okay? Take your time.”

Inseop fastened her buttons with his trembling hands.

“Is he in a bad mood today, Lee Wooyeon?”

“Yes?”

Inseop was surprised at the unexpected question and asked back.

“It’s a bit different from the last time we met.”

“…Did you two meet?”

Chae Yeonseo turned her head. A slightly mischievous smile appeared in her eyes.

“I can’t go anywhere and answer that.”

“Oh, sorry.”

It’s true, anyway, Lee Wooyeon and Chae Yeonseo were currently dating. He apologized for his mistake, but he couldn’t help the fact that a corner of his heart was aching.

He wanted to ask when and where the two met. But he should never, and could never.

… It has always been and will always be.

“Mr. Lee Wooyeon is particularly quiet today.”

She turned her head again.

“…He seems to be in a bad mood.”

“I’m worried.”

She murmured to herself. It was a small word. spat out as if passing by.

However, Inseop read the clear favor toward the other person contained in it.

Inseop swallowed his breath as the emotion filled his throat.

Jealousy.

It was a feeling he could feel before his eyes. It was the first time. Inseop didn’t know what to do with the feeling of sharp emotions scratching his heart.

It wasn’t that he hadn’t seen a woman by Lee Wooyeon’s side who expressed favor with him. There were also several people who handed over blatant favors, not secret favors. It would be a lie if he hadn’t been upset every time, but he swore he’s never felt such intense jealousy as he did now.

“……?”

Chae Yeonseo looked back at him with a puzzled expression. The moment their eyes met, Inseop realized the reason for the primary emotions he felt.

There was a mixture of doubts. The turbid emotions mixed with impurities violently shook his heart.

…He shouldn’t treat people with such a bad heart.

“I’m sorry.”

After muttering an apology he did not know to whom, Inseop put his hand on the zipper again. ‘Just zip up and you’re done.’

At that moment, the door opened and Lee Wooyeon entered.

“What are you doing?”

It was Lee Wooyeon’s voice he heard for the first time today.

“Chae, Chae Yeonseo asked for help…”

Even though Inseop was telling the truth, he felt like he was making poor excuses. His heart pounded at the sound of Lee Wooyeon closing the door.

Lee Wooyeon glared at him with a scary face. Like a child caught doing something bad, Inseop was taken aback. For some reason, he just wanted to get out of this place quickly out of shame.

Moving his hand without examining the situation…

“Ah!”

Chae Yeonseo screamed. It was only then that Inseop realized what he had done.

“Ah, it hurts.”

She turned behind her, frowning her brow. The flesh that had been chewed on the zipper was red.

“I’m sorry. Right, wait a minute…”

Inseop quickly tried to unzip the zipper. However, a hand approaching from behind grabbed him and pulled him out as if throwing him away. Inseop froze at the touch, as if removing something dirty.

Lee Wooyeon glared at Inseop with eyes filled with great anger.

“It seems to be different.”

Inseop blushed with shame and guilt.

It was never done intentionally, but the ugly feelings he had just now left him in no position to excuse himself.

“Don’t get too upset. You made a mistake. Ah, Sohee, welcome back. Look at this”

After that, Chae Yeonseo’s coordinator rushed in and hurriedly took care of the situation.

“Oh my, what should I do? It would hurt a lot.”

“Am I bleeding?”

Chae Yeonseo asked with a worried expression.

“There is no blood. I’ll have to apply the medicine though.”

The Cordi took the ointment and a bandage from her pouch.

“I’m sorry. I’m really sorry”

Inseop apologized repeatedly. Words weren’t enough. He hurt her body before filming, which was the worst mistake.

“It’s okay. It’s a part that will be covered anyway. Will it be covered?” she asked, looking at her coordination.

“yYes. It’s covered, but…”

Cody glanced at Inseop with an unkind gaze. Inseop lowered his head once again.

“I’m sorry. The necessary action is for me to…”

At that time, a staff member knocked at the door and shouted.

“Chae Yeonseo, please prepare.”

“Already? I heard that the shooting time is all or nothing, but it seems to be true.”

Chae Yeonseo looked in the mirror and straightened her hair. She continued her words, tapping Inseop on the shoulder, who was still trembling and unable to lift his head.

“It’s okay. I’ll charge my lover later, well.”

Chae Yeonseo playfully winked her eyes and left her waiting room with her coordinator. Inseop looked at the closed door, not knowing what to do, then suddenly felt a gaze and turned his head.

Lee Wooyeon, whose expression had disappeared, was looking at Inseop.

“I’m sorry.”

Inseop realized whose face he had disgraced.

“I will apologize and make things right so Lee Wooyeon doesn’t have to worry about it.”

“You,”

The rest of the sentence wasn’t said. Biting his lower lip, Lee Wooyeon held his breath for a while. A sharp gaze landed on his face. Inseop’s body trembled at the criticism carried in silence. It felt like his heart was frozen in the cold.

“I can’t tell the difference between front and back and rush in and attack. I know it’s a bad habit.”

Muttering incomprehensible words, Lee Wooyeon grabbed Inseop’s wrist.

“Yes? Ah…”

Inseop swallowed a scream at the grip that seemed to crush his wrist.

“If Inseop liked me a little less, or was a little less lenient, it would have ended that day. In fact, it was natural that he would not come back with the cake box intact.”

It was only then that Inseop realized that he was talking about what had happened in Hawaii. But he couldn’t understand. Why all of a sudden?

“I thought you might not come back while waiting. I know I shouldn’t do that again, but yesterday too… Ha, Fuck.”.

“Mr. Wooyeon… are you okay?”

Lee Wooyeon’s pale face caught Inseop’s eyes. A cold sweat formed on his forehead.

“Are you sick?”

Inseop asked Lee Wooyeon again. Even knowing that his condition was not good today, he overlooked it, thinking it would be uncomfortable, and he felt ashamed of himself.

Tears were about to come from worrying about Lee Wooyeon, but Inseop held it in. In many ways he himself was disqualified as a manager.

“I’m sorry. I should have checked Lee Wooyeon’s condition first.”

Their eyes met. Only then did Lee Wooyeon swallow his breath as if he had realized something. Lee Wooyeon hurriedly let go of Inseop’s hand. Inseop was terrified at his reaction.

“Are you in a lot of pain?”

“… ”

Lee Wooyeon did not answer and stared blankly at Inseop, then closed his eyes for a long time before opening them. Then he took the medicine out of his pocket and swallowed it without water.

I’ll take you straight to the hospital.”

“That’s Okay.”

Lee Wooyeon pressed his temple with his hand and replied.

“I will explain to the filming team and apologize, so go to the hospital…”

Lee Wooyeon grabbed Inseop’s arm again. In a completely different way than before

“I have never regretted anything I did in my life.”

“…..”

“Until I met Inseop, not even once. So,”

Lee Wooyeon slowly examined the marks on Inseop’s wrist as if catching his breath. Lee Wooyeon sighed.

“Don’t be too nice. I don’t even know the situation, but I want to bite and throw it away like a dog.”

Before he could ask what the hell that meant, the door to the waiting room opened.

“Lee Wooyeon, please get ready. We’ll start filming right away.”

Lee Wooyeon let go of Inseop’s hand.

“I’ll be back.”

Lee Wooyeon left the waiting room. A sharp pain radiated through his wrist.

He doesn’t want to regret it, so don’t treat him well. What does it mean?

Inseop rubbed his scarred wrist and thought on Lee Wooyeon’s words for a long time, but the only thing that lingered in his mind was Lee Wooyeon’s eyes as he pulled him away from Chae Yeonseo.

He doesn’t even know the situation.

He felt a sense of shame that was several times worse than before.