Chapter 55

55 Can’t Get Enough of Him

Just like the photoshoot, the magazine interview and the radio interview went by smoothly like a breeze. EROS received ample compliments from both clients, and they looked forward to working with him again. I was starting to see why EROS was so popular in the industry and why his schedule is always packed with jobs.

“Finally, we’re heading back to the agency. Your music producer will be there to meet you when we get back. As I told you before, he wants to discuss your new single,” Mark said as he kept his eyes on the road ahead.

EROS seemed lost in a daze as he stared out at the scenery that was passing by through the car window. From the looks of it, I doubt that he actually saw anything that was passing by. I wondered if he was tired and then I thought that it would be extremely disturbing if he wasn’t tired after all the things that he’s done today. One thing that I’ve learnt for sure is that EROS worked hard. His success wasn’t from natural-born talent alone, it also came from his endless devotion and effort.

Suddenly, Mark’s phone started ringing. Mark sighed loudly before picking up the phone. I felt so sorry for Mark and how busy he was.

“What?! Why are they there? Who leaked the info?” Mark exclaimed loudly.

Did something happen...?

The voice from the other end said something that I couldn’t make out. I had my attention on what was going in the phone call while EROS’s mind was still floating around in outer space.

“We’ll be there soon. Please secure a safe entrance through the back. Thank you,” Mark ordered authoritatively before ending the call.

“Is something the matter?” I asked with worry.

.....

“Someone leaked news that EROS is about to launch a new single. The press and the fans have gone crazy and have gathered in front of the agency building. We can’t get in normally,” Mark explained, sounding exhausted.

“What do we do?” I asked.

“EROS, what do you want to do?” Mark asked.

“We’ll enter through the front. If the fans are here to see me, then we’ll give them something worth their visit,” EROS replied casually.

That didn’t match at all with what Mark just said through the phone. Weren’t we going to enter secretly through the back?

“Roger that...” Mark mumbled as he began calling someone on his phone.

EROS seemed extremely at ease while I wondered if things will really turn out fine. Mark was busy talking on the phone, giving instructions on how to organize the mob in front of the building and the preparation of security teams.

...

“EROS! EROS! EROS! EROS!”

The large crowd of people that surrounded the front of the agency building chanted his name on repeated. Although I was in the car, I could hear their shouts clearly. This really was like a scene straight out of entertainment news. There were so many fans here and almost all of them had photos of EROS or posters of his name in their hands.

EROS put a pair of sunglasses on and started stretching in the backseat of the car. Mark was on the phone, giving last minute instructions. As for me, I was busy scanning the crowd in awe as I read the fan’s message to EROS on the signs that they held. So many confessions of love...

Basically, I didn’t know what to do and I wasn’t very useful in the situation.

“What do we do when we get out of the car?” I asked.

“Nothing much. Security will clear a path for us and keep the crowd from approaching EROS. We will walk along with him and make sure that no one comes close to him. When EROS reaches the podium that has been prepared in front of the entrance, he will answer some questions regarding his new single. That’s it,” Mark briefed quickly.

“Ok...I see...” I mumbled.

“Just act friendly to the fans but don’t talk to them. Just smile and if the fans are offering EROS a gift, you take it. Clear?” Mark instructed.

“Yes, Sir!” I replied.

“EROS, you ready?” Mark asked.

“Ya...” EROS replied with disinterest.

The camera flashes were blinding, and I wished that I too had sunglasses on like EROS did. EROS stood and posed for the camera while the security guards were busy keeping the crowd at bay.

“Keep back please!”

“No pushing!”

Just as we discussed in the car, EROS began walking along the path prepared for us. The guards held the crowd back to keep the path clear. EROs waved and smiled to his fans as his fans went wild at his appearance. Everyone was shouting at once and it was absolute chaos. Many fans shoved gifts in through the lines of bodyguards and I took as many as I could in my arms while smiling in appreciation and thanks to the fans. Flowers, plush dolls, letters, and other wrapped up presents quickly filled my arms.

EROS arrived at the podium and after smiling and waving at the crowd, he began his mini speech. Mark and I stood to the side as we waited.

“Thank you everyone for always supporting me. It’s a shame that you didn’t first hear the news about my new single from me, but I am extremely happy to confirm that I will be launching my new single very soon...” EROS address the crowd in a clear and captivating voice.

The crowd that was so loud just now became completely silent as everyone listened to EROS and his words. Although I was new to all of this, I could tell that the fans genuinely cared and respected EROS. He continued with his speech and answered a couple of questions from the reporters.

“That’s enough for today. So sorry but EROS has to head back inside now,” Mark spoke through the microphone sternly.

That was the signal for EROS to bid farewell to his fans and head back inside. The crowd reverted back to cheering and chanting his name loudly as EROS walked in front of us into the building. Despite the hectic situation outside the building was peaceful and EROS seemed surprisingly calm.

–To be continued...