Erina's Curse (ENGLISH VERSION)

Chapter 12.1

"H-huh…?"

Huhtdog. My crackhead brain automatically answered. She looks so beautiful. She looks young in the picture that I saw but now? She looks like a f*****g angel. No wonder Silas fell in love with her.

"A-Ah what I mean is...nice meeting you too," I tried to smile and shake her hands.

Her hands are so smooth and she's smiling so warmly at me! "Do you have time today for us to talk about the designs of clothes you’ll be wearing? If you're busy, it’s okay.  I can always come back tomorrow," she said smoothly with a warm voice.

Why is she a designer and not a singer? She has a very smooth and warm voice. She's a little bit taller than me but that's because she's wearing heels. Her long black shiny hair was in a ponytail and she doesn’t look like she’s wearing make-up at all. Or maybe she’s wearing some but its too minimal to notice.

She looks like a super model in her black belted coat paired with a high-waist jean. She's also wearing a pair of black ankle boots and she brought with her, her bag and design portfolios. She looks so mature while I look like a teenager with bib and training wheels! f**k!

"No, it's okay."

We did not waste more time in the conference room and walk straight to the studio to talk. The portfolios she's holding looks heavy, so I offered to help.

"Oh no, I can manage. I’m used to carrying these things already so I’m definitely fine,” she smilingly said and then laughed elegantly. "And I heard that you were recently injured?" she asked in which I nodded my head. “that’s more reason for you to not help me with these, you can’t carry heavy things, right?” she added. 

She looks really worried and concern while looking at my foot. Why is she so nice? How do I get myself to be mad at her if she’s acting this way?

"Thank heavens you’re tall. You wouldn’t need to wear heels. I actually adjusted my designs based on your condition. All your footwear would be flat shoes and no heels at all,” she animatedly explained to me.

I was about to answer her when I saw Silas about to enter one of the studios. I was about to call him when the woman beside me call his attention first.

"Silas Oppa?" she looks like she cannot believe in what she’s seeing because her forehead was creased.

Her voice was so low and soft, but Silas still turned his head. Our eyes met and I smiled at him. He was about to smile back at me, but his gaze turned to the woman beside me. Shocked was evident in his eyes ang his brain took at least ten minutes to process who was in front of him.

"T-Theia?" his shocked face quickly turned into a smiling one and with quick and long strides, he walked toward us. I mean walked towards Theia.

"I didn't expect to see you here," Theia exclaimed then transfer the portfolios in her other hand to hug Silas. He was quick to hug her back. They look good together. They look so good.

"What are you doing here?" Silas asked. He looks at Theia like there’s no one around them. Like his full attention is only on her, no one else matters.

"Oh, I'm here for Miss Lee. I'm in-charge of her comeback outfits," after Theia answered his question, he finally gave me some of his hard-earned glance and attention.  

He looked at me briefly but turn his gaze back to Theia immediately. Wow, is this what moved on means to him? It looks like he doesn’t know the meaning of those words.

"Miss Soo, it’s totally fine with me if we cancel today’s meeting. I’m not really busy nowadays and I have plenty of time to spare. You two can talk for now," I talk with the hopes of getting out of this situation. I don’t want to interrupt their gazes and smiles with each other. Besides, I don’t want to look stupid in the middle of the one I love talking to the one he loves. That’s just martyrdom, that’s not for someone like me.

"What? Oh no! I'm sorry Miss Lee," she looked at me apologetically. "I'll talk to you later. Call me huh?" she turned his gaze at Silas to bid farewell.

"Let's go?" she asked me. I nodded and smiled at her. We were about to walk away when Silas talked again.

"Wait, where are you going anyway? I’ll help you carry these," he said then took all of Theia’s portfolios and carry them himself.

We all started walking and I feel so out of place while they talked about fond memories together. Theia was trying to include me in their conversation, but I kept my answers short because I couldn’t bring myself to be included in their little happy bubble.

It made me feel unwanted feelings because even though they broke up already, they still feel familiar with each other, like they’re still very close. They still look at each other with affection. Ang what made me feel worse is the fact that Theia’s so kind! It’s so hard to hate someone like her. I can’t even feel indifferent towards her because she’s so warm and she’s not pretentious or anything sort of bad.

Finally, we arrived at one of the vacant studios and Silas walked away. We sat in front of an empty table and then Theia began opening her portfolios.

Her designs are exquisite. I wouldn’t dare lie and say she’s bad because she’s really good at what she does. She showed me a lot of designs but not one that I did not like. They’re all gorgeous and well- thought of.

"You have really nice figure and I’m sure this will all look good on you,” she said while pointing at one of the short and backless dresses. "But if you're not comfortable in showing too much skin, I also have designs that are conservative but still elegant,” she added while flipping the pages of her portfolio to show me other clothes.

"These are all really good. You’re so good at this," I sincerely told her while smiling. 

She looks so happy hearing my praises and was also thankful for the opportunity to work with someone like me. After a while, we started talking casually with each other and I did not even feel a single awkward moment.

We continued discussing on my possible looks for the comeback. One of the staff brought us snacks so we were discussing things while eating.

"Well, I agree that you really look good with pastel colors because of your baby face. You know in the states, most of my clients tend to navigate into bolder colors and the cuts of their dresses and gowns are mostly revealing,” she was elaborately telling me stories with hand gestures like a kid.

After almost 3 hours, we finished talking and picking outfits. We also set a schedule for fitting and other adjustments.

It's almost 7pm already so we decided to both wrap up and go. We were walking down the hallway when we came across Silas and some members of Axis. 

I even saw Nathan hitting Silas’ shoulders with his elbows while smirking. I know those kinds of moves from men. That’s also what I do to Sassy when we see cute guys. Maybe Silas already told the guys about her ex-girlfriend that’s why they’re teasing him.

"Hi, I'm Nathan and these are my bandmates," Nathan introduced himself and Axis members to Theia. The members shook her hand one by one then immediately bid farewell to us. I even saw Nathan winked at Silas as maybe a sign or whatever. Boys will always be boys.

"Hey…. I already booked a reservation in your favorite restaurant," Silas said while looking at Theia. Wow, he even knows her favorite restaurant!

"Really?" Theia looked so excited. I was then shocked when she looked at me. "Erina, you should join us!"

Huh? Why is inviting me to an intimate dinner date with her ex-lover?

I was supposed to decline when Silas cut me off.

"Hey, Miss Lee might be busy. Do not just drag other people."

Miss Lee? Miss Lee! Wow, he’s so formal now, huh? And he really didn’t want me to come because he wants an intimate moment with her! Annoying jerk! And because I was so pissed, I said yes to Theia even if I don’t want to.

"Sure!" I smiled awkwardly. What the f**k Erina, you’re a stupid b***h. You’re putting yourself to hell.

Theia looked happy and she’s smiling so widely. We walked towards the parking lot. The two of them are happily talking while I’m like their tail walking behind them. I look like a third wheel, the f**k!

"Where's your car?" Silas asked her.

"I don’t have a car here yet, the company provided a van and driver for me this morning,” Theia answered.

"You two go first. I’ll meet you there. What restaurant is it again?” I asked. Theia would surely ride with Silas, so I don’t really have a choice but to ask a company driver to drive me to wherever that restaurant is. Where is my own car when I needed it, ugh!

"What? Why don’t you just go with us? What’s your car, Silas? Did you bring your SUV?” she asked Silas casually.

The latter just nodded which left me with no choice but to ride with them. Theia obviously sat on the front seat while I look like a lost kitten sitting lonely at the back seat.

Silas immediately start the car and drove towards the restaurant where we’re eating. I stayed quiet while they talk throughout the car ride. I want to be deaf just at this moment!