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Dongjoo, what are you up to these days?

Nothing much actually.

I've just finish my things for this month. Got anything I can help?

Yeah... There is. I have a few demos here. Could you help me go through them?

Sure. Whose are these?

Mine. I'm going to use some of them for the movie.

You? You wrote them?

Yeah. I wrote them some time ago. Why? Are they good? I know I'm no song writer...

They're good alright. I'm quite surprised the actor turned director can also make songs.

I did get help of course. Anyway, your comment?

All of them are nice. In fact, do you mind if I ask one from you?

I'm good with that. But why?

This one, the "kings and queens". I have someone in mind when I hear this song. Do you know we're working on a new group? Working name is called JK. This song fits them...

Whoa... You mean you want to use my song for a debuting group? Are you sure it's okay? You're willing to take such a big risk?

This song has good beats and strong lyrics. Just with minor alterations and a little refining, I'm sure it'll work out. Please? I'll make sure to get you the copyrights.

Okay. Good luck then.

Thanks. These songs are all good. Dongjoo, have you ever thought of a singer career?

Me? Nah. I'm no good at singing.

You're natural voice is nice. And didn't you sing for that drama? What's it called... The... The Queen's Revenge!

Haven't you check? That was 8 years ago. I was still a kid.

But you sang and it was good. It's still nice even today. I just listened to it yesterday.

Yongjin, forget about that idea. I have projects already... I just started out directing.

Yeah, I know.

But if you could, I'd still like you to borrow me your voice next time.

Next time then.

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This was from a few years back. I never got to put it in a proper story and here it shall stay. Perhaps, someday,

KL Trip with Coffee 5

Since it's already a year and three months ago, I'm just going to post this draft and not write a proper paragraph. Ten days in KL with Coffee. Below is basically my expenses for the remaining 6 days of the trips.

18 July 8 Chicken rice 9 Bread 20 run fee
19 July 11 Ban mian Hem's relative celebration.
20 July 16.5 Dalkomm 10.4 eggplant minced meat rice 36 Thai dinner 6.6 chocolate dessert crepe
21 July 3 Indian lunch 7.5 chatime 21.8 Kimchiharu
22 July 3.8 Indian lunch 3 ice cream 6.5 noodles 2.1 bao 100 transport
23 July 4.2 Indian lunch 2 toll fee

*sits in the detention corner because I'm a lazy kid.

Left

"Just a little bit more." The lady holding the brush told her.

She closed her eyes since she wasn't very familiar with the pinkish powder that was brushed onto her face. It was a big day and she had to look her best. At least, that's what everyone around her told her. To her, the meaning of the ceremony was greater than anything else. She could care less of how perfect she looked.

"What time is it?" She asked another lady who was taking pictures of the decorated room. She should not be late. Keeping in check of the time was important for she would not want to be a person who lets people wait. She relaxed her lips as the lady painted the outer line.

"It's almost 9.30."

She still has half an hour before the scheduled time. Her hair was pulled up and curled, A few strands were pulled a little too hard and she winced in her mind.

"Thank you." When the lady told her the process was over. She was now dolled up and sitting as still as she could for fear of ruining anything.

"Elise?" She turned towards the voice and saw her best friend at the doorway.

"You look so pretty that I couldn't recognise you!"

"The makeup was done pretty well then. Where did you go just now?" She switched topic before she starts complaining of how horrifying makeup was. She could write a thesis on the traumatic psychology of makeup if she wanted to.

"I was helping your mom, she was making sure the place was perfect. You know, occupational hazard." Zoe laughed while admiring how beautiful her friend was. She was dolled up and that never happens. This was the time to appreciate it.

"Thank you so much." Elise smiled for her friend always understood and helped out whenever she needed it.

"Just help me look for a guy. I would thank you for it." Zoe teased. She wanted to pinch Elise's cheeks but remembered there was makeup and resisted.

"You look beautiful." Zoe couldn't help but sighed.

"Thank you. You've said that earlier."

"I know. I'm just admiring your makeuped face."

"Appreciate it as much as you can lady, this doll is as rare as the blue moon." Elise posed dramatically as Zoe started taking pictures of her.

Her phone on the dressing table buzzed and she felt a chill down her spine.

Zoe passed it to her naturally since she was closer. Thou Elise felt weak when the phone was in her hand.

"I'm sorry." The message showed on the screen even before she unlocked her phone. The sender was from the groom of the day.

"What's it about?" Zoe asked before realising something had happened.

"Looks like you'll be my honeymoon date. Interested to go on a trip to Whitehorse for a week?"

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So yeah... nothing much.

:)

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Patterns on her skin

people shifted their gazes towards her

"What is that mommy?" A child tugged at her mother's shirt.

"Hmm... you should go try this on." Her mother handed her a dress, shoving her towards the changing room. She was too engulfed in picking the best clothes for the new year.

She walked on

not bothered by any of the eyes looking at the marks on her legs

"Don't be like her." An elderly warned her grandchildren.

Thou... they were too busy admiring the girl.

She walked into the book shop.

All eyes were on her for a moment.

But they soon went back to their own things.

Sorting out the stationaries
Reading the new novel
Flipping through comics
Stacking up old books
Browsing through cook books

"Hi, may I know where is the crafting section?" She asked one of the staff, a teenage girl with long curly hair and spectacles.

"Umm... I'm not sure... I think it's around that side... I'm new here..." The teenager stuttered and pointed towards the far end of the shop.

She looked at the name tag.

Pan
Trainee

"Thank you, Pan." She said and went towards the pointed direction.



"Wait for me" She whispered to herself.

A portrait of a mermaid hung on the wall opposite of her.

She started to work on her crafting skills after getting the books and tools she needed.

She has to practice hard in order to make her dream come true.