"Selene, a successful and ambitious woman working at Star Entertainment, finds herself caught between her demanding career and her mother's relentless pressure to get married. As she navigates the challenges of dating in a male-dominated industry, Selene is entrusted with the biggest project of her career—a collaboration with the Shiny Foundation. Amidst the excitement, she discovers that her childhood friend, Jonghyun, is now engaged.
To the surprise of both Selene and Jonghyun, they encounter each other after all the years apart and now with their old connection rekindling, Selene and Jonghyun find solace in their renewed friendship, discovering that sometimes the past holds the key to understanding the present. Amidst coffee shop conversations and shared memories, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and the exploration of unspoken emotions, wondering if their bond could evolve into something more profound."
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Star Entertainment was the largest record and production company to date, its building towering over everything and everyone. It had produced some of the best artists to date. Selene, one of the leading members of the promotional team, had spearheaded most of the company's events with the support of her boss, James. Her boss was encouraging and had even mentioned an upcoming important project—the biggest one yet. Selene felt accomplished, as if she were in control. However, every time she pulled up into her mother's driveway, she couldn't help but feel small again. Her mother's decision to move to the big city had caught her off guard, and now she was obligated to have dinner there every Friday. Selene knew she shouldn't complain too much about this arrangement, but these dinners were always filled with criticisms about her life. Sitting in the driver's seat for a moment longer, she contemplated smoking a cigarette, but the thought of her mother smelling it and criticizing her once again made her decide to wait. "I'll save it for later. I'll definitely need it then," she thought to herself. Selene walked through her mother's front doors, and even before the dinner had properly begun, the same topic had already emerged.
"So, when are you getting married, Selene?" her mother asked.
"Mother... I am a successful person with an amazing career. Isn't that good enough?" Selene replied.
"Your work is not you. Do you want to end up all alone?"
"I'm fine, Mother. Can we change the subject?" Selene picked at her vegetables on her plate.
Her mother gave her a look that said, "This is not over." They continued with dinner, discussing random topics and avoiding eye contact. It was always like this. Selene would leave her mother's house with a bag full of leftovers because her mother was convinced she wasn't eating enough. Selene sat in the car for a brief moment, her head resting on the steering wheel, wanting to scream. Why couldn't her mother see her for who she was—a successful woman? Would she only be satisfied when there was a ring on her finger? When a man completed her world and she bore children? It felt impossible for her mother to truly see her. She drove onto the highway and blasted her music into the night. "Fuck this shit. I have more important things to think about than pleasing my mother."
It's not like Selene hadn't tried dating; she had. However, meeting decent men had proven to be difficult. They initially seemed interested in a strong woman, but soon their insecurities about money would surface, leading to fights. Selene discovered that some people were just using her to further their own careers, hoping she would boost their music careers even though they had no talent. When she turned 30, she couldn't be bothered anymore and decided that if love was meant to find her, it would. After all, isn't that how love is supposed to be?
—
"Rough night at your mother's again?" Selene's co-worker and assistant, Terri, asked.
"Oh, you know it..." Selene rubbed her temples. "Why are mothers so obsessed with their daughters getting married?"
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