Arya arrived at the rehearsal venue two minutes earlier than the call time. "What took you so long? Hurry up and go to the backstage. Don't give the others a bad impression of your first runway walk." Kay said frowning.
Arya laughed and said, "I was drunk last night but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I think I got the target's attention in a very awkward way."
Kay suddenly hooked his arms around her and said, "Tell me what has happened? What do you mean?"
Arya winked and said, "I will tell you later, after the rehearsal. So, don't scold me since I still made it on time."
Then she pulled herself out of his hands and quickly went inside. She was grinning.
Kay was a nagger, that gay was a perfectionist when it came to working, especially with matters like coming in time. She always heard him complaining whenever there was an artist, being late at the set. He hated handling tardy stars.
Kay shook his head and smiled, as he looked at Arya's back. He was working within the entertainment industry for so long, and he could read almost all types of people.
When Rita asked him to get someone for Ryu Ken, Arya was the only fitting person he had thought of.
There was something about her that would definitely get Ryu Ken's attention, compared to other women he knew. It was just a hunch, he was not sure if he was doing the right thing too, but one thing was for sure: it would help Arya with her current situation.
He had also offered Arya his support. However, he couldn't do it openly like what Rita could do for her. Rita had the connections to all the networks Arya had needed.
Then, he thought about Ryu Ken, he was the typical cold, rich man and said to be ruthless, but he was a clean person, thus he did not do dirty things like physically assaulting, hurting, or killing people.
Ryu Ken was a civilized person, so Kay was sure that in case Arya succeeded and completed the task, it would not bring Arya any harm. In the end, that was the reason he was confident to get Arya involved in this matter.
Besides, Rita had prepared everything for Arya's disappearance after the job is done, so he would not be able to see her when that time came.
It was just a waste that Arya wouldn't be able to pursue her career for now, because she was born for the limelight. He could clearly tell that she could become a star in the near future; she was very promising, given with her talents. If she succeeded, she would definitely need to hide from Ryu's radar for a certain amount of time. Maybe, a year at most.
"Good one! Okay, let's wrap up guys!" shouted the director, as the models were signaled to dismiss.
All the models came from six continents. Arya was included in the models that would be walking twice.
"So, what do you think about the catwalk? You are natural. I can also give you an opportunity for acting after a year." Kay exclaimed while they were inside a coffee shop.
Arya just smiled, she was not sure if she should pursue the limelight. She was confused at the moment because it was out of line from the course she had graduated from.
Her thoughts were interrupted by Kay's sudden poking, "So, tell me what about Ryu Ken?" Kay asked excitedly.
Arya told him everything.
She heard Kay scream in just a moderate tone, not to catch any attention and said, "Kinky tremendous!"
"Hush, you are too noisy. You know that's my usual routine. I have even slept with just my undies on or without anything at all. It's a good thing I fainted and wasn't able to take off my clothes. Ryu Ken is a slight pervert, I guess. He saw me stripping and did not even make a sound until I saw him!" Arya frowned as she remembered how her hair stood on end, seeing the look in Ryu's eyes while he stared at her.
Then, her phone beeped.
[Meet me at the hotel lobby at 4 pm. It's me, the guy you have to compensate.]
Arya frowned. "Compensate? I don't even have a penny and he is the one, who is super rich!" she complained while typing a reply.
"I told you, you're the best for this. See that? It's like in the drama, he will probably ask for your body." Kay bluntly said and laughed, seeing how Arya covered her chest as if she was nude.
'What a funny ga,l' he thought inwardly, still laughing at Arya's reaction.
"Wait, what should I reply? I have told him earlier that I will compensate him." Arya said and sighed as she deleted the reply.
"Just meet him and ask what he wants. Wait, what if he asks for a night. You know some rich man does that stuff. Most of my artists are willing to do anything to be on top." Kay looked at Arya directly and was curious about what was on her mind.
"Is he nuts? He should be the one to compensate me, instead, for seeing my almost naked body for free! I'm just being nice to him, because he did not take advantage that night, given with the perfect opportunity. If he was Jim, I am sure I would have woken up this morning with all my body sore and in pain." Arya explained.
She had actually admired, how Ryu Ken respected her during the night because not all the guys could have done the same.
"Well, probably, he was not into you, or you are not his type," said Kay, who was obviously teasing her.
"We will see. But you know what? I don't know why, but there's a chilling feeling whenever he stares at me, as if..." Arya hesitated and just continued typing her reply, confirming her presence.
"What? Tell me," Kay insisted.
"Never mind," Arya pouted her lips.
After a little bit of bantering and chatting the two separated. Arya returned to the hotel to freshen up and change.
'He's a bit early,' Arya noticed when he saw Ryu, waiting at the hotel lobby.
She walked towards him and greeted him, "Hi."
Ryu looked at her. She was just in a casual dress, yet she still looked striking in his eyes.
He stood up and said, "Let's go," Arya frowned and asked, "Wait, where are we going?"
"Oh right, how many nights have you booked your room for?" Ryu suddenly asked.
Although confused, Arya answered, "I got seven more days to stay, why?"
"You have promised to compensate me. So, I decided that you should accompany me during my free time and treat me to every meal for seven days." Ryu said, looking straight into her eyes as he grinned wickedly.