Nice Idea & Bad Idea (part 2)
As I followed the man, I was panicking inside severely. What if I sang the wrong key or forgot the lyrics? Oh boy. We stopped in front of two black doors and the man had pulled one open for me to enter. I walked inside and everything looked like it was made of marble, the expensive kind, which I liked.
"Miss Kang, welcome." I looked over to the left side of the room. There were 3 people sitting at a long table facing a small stage, two men and a lady.
"Thank you," I smiled. The man that I had followed walked me to the small stage
"You may start on the song when you're ready." One of the men said. I decided to sing BoA's 'Key of Heart' Korean version.
"Just a key of heart." I finally finished and everyone applauded me.
"That was magnificent! I think we all agree that you should definitely get a contract with SM!"
"Thank you so much!" I felt like bursting into tears, but I held it in.
"But we still have to decide if you're going to be a solo-artist or have you be in a group. We might add you to SNSD, but we're not entirely sure yet." Oh no. if Tiffany hears that I've joined SM, she'll surely know that I'm still dating Jaejoong.
"Miss Kang?" I snapped my head up.
"Yes?"
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine. But if you could put me as a solo-artist or in a new group, I would greatly appreciate it. It's not that I hate SNSD, it's just I don't want them to have to get used to a new member because of me." They all smiled at me.
"I like the way you think Miss Kang." The man had chuckled.
"We'll certainly decide on those two options. Meanwhile, you'll be starting your training in about a week. We'll notify you when it's time."
"Again, thank you so much." I smiled and followed the same man, that lead me to the room, back to the room with SM portraits.
Everyone looked at me as I entered the room and Jaejoong walked up to me.
"You got in." He smiled.
"How would know? I'm not even smiling."
"But he is." Jaejoong pointed to the man I had followed for my audition. He was…smiling.
"Okay, I made it. Oh happy day!" I tried to sound sarcastic as possible.
"You're not happy that you got in?" Yoochun asked.
"It's not that I'm not happy. It's just," I turned to the smiling man and asked him to let me talk to the guys in private. Without hesitation, he went out the door.
"I-" I was going to tell Jaejoong that Tiffany would know about us since I'm in SM now. But I didn't want him to feel bad, so I tried to put it in a nice way.
"SNSD. She'll know-"
"I know." I looked up at Jaejoong..
"That's why I set up the audition. Once you become famous, the blackmail is going to be useless."
"But it isn't gonna be useless when she sees me training."
"She won't. SNSD is going to be in America for about seven months, and you're only going to train for five months."
"Why five months and how is it possible?"
"Mi Je, don't worry we'll help you as much as we can until the day of your debut." I heard Yunho say.
"Okay, and thanks, to all of you. You guys really thought all of this out just to help me with one little problem." I felt so much better, but I know I'll tired by all of my training in the next five months.
IN AMERICA…..
"Hurry up Minh-Chau! We're gonna be late to class!" A slim girl with layered hair past shoulder length shouted.
"I'm coming Becca. Sheesh! You're so bossy." A slim girl with natural smooth black hair said back.
"I'm not bossy. It's just that I don't want to get detention for being late." Becca said.
"Well neither do I."
"Then why are you so slow?"
"I am not slow!"
"You're right. You're just clumsy." Minh-Chau gasped.
"You are too!"
"Well… that doesn't matter right now. Come on!" Becca started running down the hallway and Minh-Chau followed.
"Wait Becca!"
After three minutes of running down the hallways, Becca and Chau (Minh-Chau) reached their class.
"Okay good. We still have about one minute let until the bell rings." Becca sighed in relief. She then heard heavy breathing behind her.
"Oh come on Chau. It does not take that much energy to run that far. Especially 'seniors'."
"Well to me, it does!" They both started walking to their seats.
"Anyway, we're still singing for the talent sow right?" Chau asked as she and Becca sat down in their seats.
"Of course, I just don't know what we're gonna sing yet."
"We still have a week. Plenty of time."
One week later…
Becca was peeking through a pair of red curtains and had gotten wide-eyed.
"Chau, there's a lot of people."
"So?" Chau asked while smiling playfully.
"I'm serious. I don't think I can do this."
"Said the girl who wasn't afraid to push a bunch of random people out of the way just so she could get to class." Chau said. Becca glared at her.
"What?"
"You know what." Becca kept glaring at Chau.
"Becca come on! You're the one that gives out advice the most. Why can't you use them?"
"Is this a trick question?" Becca looked at Chau suspiciously.
"Becca!"
"I know, I know. It's just that I've never performed in front of this many people yet."
"Well now's our chance, so just be yourself. In the good way." Becca started glaring at Chau again.
"Okay! I'm sorry!" Becca stopped glaring.
"Yea. I know you are."
Just then both girls heard their names being announced on stage to go on.
"It's time!" Both of them yelled happily.
"Nobody wait." Everyone applauded.
"Let's give it p for Minh-Chau Lee and Becca Hung!" The talent show host shouted.
"And let's bring out the rest of the contestants to see who's the winner!" Everyone in the audience cheered. All of the contestants wlaked out as Becca and chau smiled eagerly.
"And the winner is…Becca and Minh-Chau!"
"AHHH!" Both girls screamed loudly. The girls received their trophy and ran backstage.
"I can't believe we won!" Chau squealed.
"I know!"
"Excuse me, Becca and Chau? Am I right?" A woman in a black suit asked.
"Yes. Can we help you?" Chau replied.
"The song you two sang, 'One More Time, Ok?' by CSJH or The Grace, I thought you two were amazing. Combining English lyrics with the original lyrics was genius."
"Thank you." Both girls said.
"Your welcome, and do you two know the record company SM Entertainment in South Korea?"
"Yes we do." Becca answered.
"Well, I'm one of the managers there and I want to offer you girls a contract with SM." Chau and Becca gasped.
"Are you serious?" Chau asked.
"I am very serious." Both of them squealed and nodded their heads at each other.
"We accept!" Becca said cheerfully.
"Great! Come by the airplane ticket store at noon tomorrow and I'll tell you everything you need to take to Korea. You'll be leaving in a week and starting your training right away when you get there. But don't worry, you'll get to explore South Korea on your free time."
"Thank you!" Chau and Becca said in unison. The woman smiled and walked away.
"Becca! Oh my gosh! Could this day get any better?!" Chau was still squealing.
"Who knows? Maybe it will! But first we have to tell our parents."
"Right!" Both of them exited the door and went home.
"Mom!" Chau groaned.
"I'm going to be late!" Chau knew that her mom was very overprotective, but she also knew tat her mom would support whatever Chau would want to do. Of course she would miss her mom, but going to Korea to sing was a one chance in a lifetime….
"I just can't believe my only daughter is growing up so fast!" Chau's mom said while weeping with tears and was hugging her tightly.
"Mom, you said that when I was about to enter high school."
"This is different. You're going out of the country on your own how are you going to keep up with school?"
"Don't worry. Becca and I will have a tutor." Chau's mom let go gently.
"Are you going to tell your dad about is?" Chau was hoping not to have to answer this question.
"Well, I was kind of hoping that you would tell dad when he gets back from Europe."
"Okay, I'll tell him." Chau smiled.
"But mom, please try not to fight with dad." Chau pleaded.
"Fine, I'll try. But I can't guarantee it." Chau's parent's had been divorced since she was 13, though both parents still love her.
"Thanks mom. I love you." Chau hugged her mom.
"I love you too, Chau." Then they both suddenly heard a car honking. Chau opened her front door. She looked to see Becca standing by a limo and waving at her. Chau looked back at her mom.
"Bye mom."
"Bye honey. And try to bring me grandchildren when you come back."
"Mom!" Chau's mom smiled.
"I'm just kidding sweetie. Have fun in Korea."
"Thanks mom." Chau smiled back and walked out the door.
"How convenient. A limo!" Chau said enthusiastically.
"I know. And we're not even famous yet!" Becca played along. Both of them laughed.
"We don't want to be late." Becca sounding excited.
"Yea. Let's go!" Becca and Chau got into the limo and headed for the airport.