Chapter 91 - The Busy Fairy Godmother

Ye Rim struggled to stay asleep but the activity around her seemed important too, deep in her mind she knew it. A good aroma invaded her nostrils, a delicious aroma of fresh food, and hmmm… She rolled over and nearly fell off the couch where she was lying on.

"Oops, damn it!"

Her blurred gaze went to the silhouette hurrying toward the door. 'This naughty unnie!'

"Eun Ha! Freeze where you are!' she shouted imperiously. 

Her unnie, carrying a large and stuffed  bag, paralyzed the movement, caught off guard, but soon recovered and muttered some unintelligible excuse, speeding up again and turning the doorknob.

"UNNIE!" Ye Rim scrambled to her feet, realizing that she would have to be more emphatic, "Where did you go last night and what are you hiding from me?! Don't play dumb! Answer me!"

Eun Ha turned on her heels, staring at her,

"Ye Rim! What is it?! I'd even argue with you, freaking me out for nothing, but I'm late. I have to go somewhere!"

"You're acting very weird lately! Walking around with weird people and sneaking out, and…"

"Oh! OHHHHH! I'm not sneaking out! I'm just in a hurry! And… and if we don't have time to talk, it's… It's because you don't get off the phone, talking to this, this DR. FLAMINGO!" Eun Ha was emphatic, and slammed the door shut as she left.

Ye Rim blinked in astonishment, finally understanding that Eun Ha's pet peeve with Dr. Kim was more than a minor objection. She needed to undo this bad impression. After all, it all started with a misunderstanding, and Eun Ha only had a bad opinion about Jun Hyeon because of the things she said earlier.

But Jun Hyeon wasn't just "Dr. Kim," or Dr. Flamingo, Ye Rim recently discovered.

Still thinking about the strange dream she'd had, Ye Rim checked at the phone, wondering whether or not to call him. But it might not be appropriate at that time because of the time zones. She also noticed that she should charge the phone, which already showed the empty battery signal. She left the living room, rubbing her eyes and thanking the heavens for a comfortable sofa.

By coming to the kitchen Ye Rim saw a phone charger in the socket, but as she tried to plug the USB cable into her phone, she realized that the input was not the same. 'How strange, this charger…It's an older model... Isn't this charger the same as my old cell phone, the one with no repair?'

Intrigued, she scratched her head. ' Why did Eun Ha get my old charger for?'

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About half an hour later Eun Ha was getting on the HTN station elevator to meet Lee Dae Won. Meanwhile, she furiously exchanged messages with a powerful person, So Kwang Sik, smiling with satisfaction when she realized that he had bitten the bait.

'Yes! If we cannot have the Golden Prince or the Silver Prince, then the Bronze Prince has to be of use. Ye Rim will be spoiled like a princess, and besides, Kwang Sik will be able to fight Dr. Flamingo with great weapons, since they are from the same social circle! Touché! ' she was happily praising herself for her good ideas and striking actions when the elevator opened and she came across the lovely MP Lee Dae Won.

'You can still be a suitor for Ye Rim's love. Just try a little harder! And I hope you're not into me, because I already like someone else! ' she thought, beaming a smile to the blond oppa.

"Eun Ha ssi! I was so happy with your unexpected visit! " he said,  immediately leading her down the hallway to his office.

"Sorry to make you a surprise visit, I just took my chances! she said as charmingly as possible, knowing how bold she was to come here without warning. "I needed to apologize for that night, and there was no other way! And as your message said you wanted to talk to me..."

As expected, he graciously tried to decline her apology, but then she set her huge bag full of fresh food in front of him: her apology gift to the Musical Producer.

"Okay, okay!" he said after checking each food container and complimenting the look and smell of each one. "I wouldn't be sincere if I refused anymore! That's a lot of food for a single man, but I'll appreciate it a lot! Come on, let's take a selfie! " he pulled his phone out of his pocket and gestured for her to pose. He really had a very cute way of showing appreciation. After the selfie, properly posted and shared on social networks, he started putting away the pots,

"But don't just sit there, please sit down! About my message… it's true! Yesterday I was called to a reunion for the network's upcoming drama, and after the exposure of the characters, I figured out there is a role for Ye Rim. The role of a singer!"

"AH!" Eun Ha was surprised by the good news, and was actually so thrilled and agitated that she dropped her cell phone to the floor. "OH-MY-GOD !!!" She exaggerated her show of happiness as she bent down to pick up the cell phone that had slipped under Dae Won's desk.

Her eyes were drawn to something unusual, however, as her fingers struggled to reach the phone. An old, slightly dirt-laden recyclable bag from which a bundle of dried and dirty flowers and a rolled-up women's magazine appeared. A gentle, pleasant magical energy came from that bag, and because it was the first time Eun Ha had actually realized this energy coming from something as what it really was, she was impressed and curious.

"Got it?" Dae Won's handsome face, casually inquiring, appeared across below the table, pushing the bag back.

She struggled a little harder, stretching her arm "HMMRM, That's-because-I-have-short-limbs!" But Dae Won pushed the phone toward her with his long fingers.

'What's in this bag?' Eun Ha wanted to ask, but she had already crossed the line of lack of etiquette today with her surprise visit, but at least Dae Won oppa had done it first, from his part. But she returned to the main subject, settling back in her chair,

"Oppa! A role for Ye Rim ?! You think?! What role is this? When's it going to be filmed?"

"I shouldn't be telling you about this, Eun Ha, because we aren't allowed to disclose yet. If it leaks I'll be in a bad situation!" he made a worried expression, sitting up too. The fairy nodded, and crossed her fingers to her lips, demonstrating that she would keep it secret,

"Nothing will come out of my mouth."

"Well, it's a period drama, and it takes place at the beginning of the last century. And there is this character, which is a supporting role but must have a good amount of scenes, according to the author. She is a singer who is in love with the main male character. She will have a tragic death saving his life. Anyway, it's a side character that will have a romantic appeal. Most importantly, she is a main singer in a cabaret where Resistance meets to plan. That's all I know for now."

"Ye Rim took a acting course at her old agency, as you know! She can get the part!"

"I think so. Many singers will be interested and probably their agencies will apply, but Ye Rim has an advantage over famous people!" he said with a smile.

"Yes!!! She has! And… what's that advantage?"

"She has the free schedule. The production company recently had a problem with a celebrity who acted like a primadonna and made the shootings to delay a lot. Then she refused to redo some scenes for 'having a full schedule'. In the end, several scenes with her had to be taken out of the drama, leaving the plot with a few holes…"

"Oh, how unprofessional!"

"But…"

"I'm afraid Ye Rim doesn't want to come to the test," Dae Won finally confessed. "I know she's a little tired of auditioning… But, look, I'll write two original songs for the drama, and Ye Rim could sing one of them! If the drama becomes a success, then…"

"Then the song will become, too!" Eun Ha completed the thought, very excited.

"Yes! That's why I need your help. Help me convince her to take this test. She will even have time to prepare. The tests will start in just a few months. But the competition will be tough!"

Eun Ha drummed her fingers on the surface of the table, excited by the possibilities, and said,

"Well, if you propose to her, and she accepts, I promise not to let her give up!"

Really? Well, I'll talk to her. Be by my side, as we agreed, Eun Ha! Let's help Ye Rim change the industry's opinion about her!" Dae Won raised his hands to a high five, which Eun Ha readily joined, completely excited about the future adjusting to Ye Rim's happiness right after her birthday.

Unfortunately the fairy's meeting with her strong new ally ended because he received a warning reminding the Music Producer about a meeting with the Creative Team in 15 minutes.

As the Composer chivalrously escorted her to the elevator, he asked,

"Eun Ha ssi, are you going to the Fashion Ball?"

Eun Ha's eyes lit up, "Oh, I really would. It would be great. Unfortunately, I am not yet such a recognized name in the fashion industry to receive an invitation…"

"Oh!" he looked a little surprised, and said,

"Well, I know the organizers, I can try…"

"No, please. You are already doing so much for my donsaeng. Don't spend your precious time with me…" Eun Ha sincerely said, though her heart bled at the thought of the Fashion Ball, the most prestigious fashion event of the season.

"Oppa…"

"Yes?" They stopped by the elevator with other people.

"Sorry to ask, but… I saw a bag under the table…"

"…?" Dae Won made a puzzled expression, but Eun Ha had the impression he hadn't forgotten, as he meant to imply. But before she could insist, the elevator door opened and he gestured for her to enter.

Eun Ha however, remained curious about that bag and its contents lingering off a persistent magical energy.