We went over the schedule for tomorrow. 4 am wake up, 5 am arrive at the salon, from 6-12 pm MBLAQ will be filming Star Golden Bell, then have a quick lunch in the car and arrive on set to film Hello Baby from 2-7pm, rest for 3 hours and get to the radio station before 11 for a live broadcast and get home at around 1.
We all crashed onto bed and went into a coma-like sleep.
My alarm went at 3 am sharp. I realised I only had 4 hours of sleep, it felt almost as if I had just blinked, closing my eyes slowly just to be woken up almost immediately. I dragged myself into the bathroom to brush teeth.
"SHOOT!" I choked on the toothpaste, "SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT!!!"
I had dozed off with my toothbrush in my mouth, it was already 3:30, I quickly gargled and spat. In the kitchen I made breakfast and kimbap for the boys to eat for lunch. I looked down at my grey plastic watch. 4:10. Damn damn damn damn, we're going to be late.
"Master Seungho!! Its 4:10 wake up!" I yelled and the lights flashed on, I hurried over and shook the guy,
"5 minutes. 5 more minutes." mumbled a lump under the blanket and he curled up into a ball. A hand shot out with a remote control and the whole room became dark again.
I hurried out to G.O and Joon's room on the opposite side of the hall, "Master G.O and Joon, please wake up now, its 4:12!" I pat Joon on his face. "Come on, we're going to be LATE!"
"Uhhhh.... yeah, up in a sec." they replied gruffly and covered their eyes with a hand.
I ran out to the Maknae-line's room "Get up!! Master Thunder and Mir! its 4:15!!" I yanked Mir's warm blanket and exposed him to the morning cold.
"Miiiir, Master Miiiir!!!" I nagged. An arm shot out and pulled me on the bed.
"Its still early Ria, sleep." growled Mir, his arm tighten around my waist.
"Can't breathe......." I squeaked. I made a feeble attempt to squirm out, but Mir's arm wrapped around my waist, like a snake suffocating its prey. I kicked Thunder's stomach.
"OOF!" Thunder gasped, "What!" He saw Mir slowly pulling me under the blanket, Thunder slapped Mir on the forehead. "Take that! Morning Dakkbam!"
"AHHHH" cried Mir, but let me go. "Hyuuuung!!! It hurts! what was that for?!"
"You almost murdered our new maid." snapped Thunder and helped me up.
"Sorry Ria, I didn't mean to kill you." mumbled Mir and rubbed his eyes with his hands.
"Go wash." I said and the boys scrambled out to the bathroom.
Back to G.O and Joon's room, shoot shoot shoot! 4:25!
I yanked Joon out of bed and grabbed G.O's shirt collar, then pushed them into the bathroom along with the maknae line. Last but definitely not least, Yang Seungho. I opened his bedroom door and hesitated, there was an evil aura spread out like a dark cloud. I shivered.
"Get out." warned a low husky voice.
"Wake up and go wash" I shook my head and dared myself to step inside and turn on the lights.
"Paaaanda, wakey wakey" I called, shaking the curled up leader.
He grabbed me by the collar and pulled my on the bed. Exactly like the maknae so I elbowed his stomach, but nothing happened. That's weird.
"I told you not to disturb me." he whispered in my ear.
"You have schedule" I threatened.
"I don't care" he mumbled his lips stayed on my earlobe, and he slowly inhaled.
I shivered involuntarily and my body froze, his nose traced my jawline. Suddenly the door burst open. G.O stood at the door with arms crossed, the light from the hallway shone behind him, making him look like a knight on a rescue mission. He carried Seungho like a baby panda, back into the toilet.
I blushed profusely and really hoped that he wouldn't misunderstand. I looked at the clock above the sofa in the living room and almost cried, 4:35!
"ARE YOU DONE YET?! WE'RE LEAVING! EAT BREAKFAST ON THE VAN!" I yelled and opened the toilet door. That was the one thing I should never have done. There was a collective scream, a string of swear words were tossed out and I slammed the door. Joon was in the shower.... he quickly turned around, G.O and Seungho were brushing teeth, Thunder had a towel around his waist and Mir walked out with a sly smile on his face.
"Did you like what you saw." asked Mir, I blushed red.
"Wear clothes." I snapped and slapped his bare back. "We're leaving in 6 minutes, I don't care if you are in a towel or properly dressed, just get in the car in 6 minutes, heard that boys?" I yelled and knocked the door.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
We arrived at the salon just in time 5 am, thanks to Mr Gi whom drove like a mad man.
"The boys were never this late before," He scolded while driving. "If this happens again, I will report it to the CEO and you'll get a strike."
Gosh, he's such an up tight person. The boys had finished their breakfast in a half awake state and ran into the salon. G.O kindly held the door for me.
"I hope you wouldn't misunderstand about what happened this morning." I whispered, not looking him in the eye.
"Its alright, Seungho is always pissed off in the morning." He said "Don't worry about it."
I sighed in relief.
The boys got their hair and makeup done in 50 minutes, They looked really handsome, like celebrities instead of the scruffy boys that I rushed around to wake up. I took the bus home, Mr Gi said I could rest until around 5:30 to make dinner for all 6 of them.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
I collapsed on the sofa, pulled a thin blanket over my shoulders and floated back to dream land.
"Riiiiiiaaaa!" yelled a voice, I jerked awake and blinked a few times, it was maknae Mir.
"What's up?" I asked, then it suddenly hit me. It was 7:30! I over slept!'
"I'm so sorry! I'll make dinner immediately" and I brushed the stray strands of hair behind my ears and stepped into the kitchen, Mir grabbed my hands, I just noticed, his face was tear streaked.
"What's wrong Mir!" I was shocked and wiped his eyes with my sleeve, "Why are you crying?"
"Manager hyung." Mir sniffed and hiccuped, "He...he..."
"What...." I asked softly, "Tell me."
"He got fired" wailed Mir.
"WHAT?!" I shouted in shock, the older boys nodded, "Why?"
"He was selling songs from our company to an overseas company." added Thunder.
"Jihoon hyung found out when he listened on the radio, the song that was made for our comeback, was stolen by the overseas group." complained Joon.
My phone rang, 2 AM's old song came out, "I Can't Let You Go Even If I Die." I looked at the caller ID and froze, looking up at the five guys, then at my phone, then back at the guys. It was Rain. My boss.
"Hello?" I asked hesitatingly.
"Ria-shi?" Rain's fine voice asked.
"How did you get my number?"
"It was written on you application form." he reminded with a chuckle.
"Ah.. yes, I was told by MBLAQ, their manager got fired." I said, placing my forefinger to my lips to quiet the guys, mouthing Rain when they asked who it was.
"Yes that's right, I have a favour to ask of you." He said in a serious voice. "Will you be MBLAQ's manager until I find them a new manager?"
"I... uh.. pardon?"
"You. MBLAQ. Manager." He stated slowly.
"Ah...uh....I've never been a manager before." I was so shocked and confused by the sudden preposition.
"I will increase you salary, to what Mr. Gi gets monthly if you agree to become their temporary manager." bribed Rain. I had to admit, this was a God given chance. No rent, no need to pay for food, just income. I might be able to even buy that book I've always wanted...
"I'd like to say yes, but how would I know their schedule." I asked "Plus, I can't drive."
"I come by later at around 1 am to drop off MBLAQ's schedule book, driving isn't a problem. Seungho can drive." he said airily, "BOYS, RIA IS GETTING SHOTGUN SEAT OK?"
"Nooooooo!" the guys moaned and complained loudly,
"That was a rhetorical question." he snapped, "Thank you Ria, you are an angel. See you later!" and he hung up.
"You have 2 AM's song on your phone?! You're MBLAQ's maid." Joon wrinkled his nose with a quizzical expression.
I stared blankly at the boys, something must have clicked,
"MUHAHAHA!!" I cackled.
"What's wrong with her?" mumbled Thunder,
"I have more authority than you Yang Panda!" I laughed.
"YA!! STOP USING BANMAL!" he yelled.
"STOP YELLING AT YOUR NEW MANAGER." I yelled back.
Yipee. They are never going to bully me again like this morning! Revenge is so sweet!
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Dakkbam: Flick in the forehead.
Don't forget to Vote, Comment and Fan!