XXVI. The Contract

Phoenix

"Come on, man! Put yourself together, will you?" Sujin tapped my shoulder.

They've been cheering me up since the night I came back to the dorm. I ignored him so he just sit next to me. We're currently preparing for a concert.

"What's going on?" I asked, as soon as I arrived in the practice room.

"The CEO wants to talk to you." Less said.

They all look bothered. I took a deep breath and went straight to our manager's office.

He's sitting snugly on his swivel chair, waiting for me. Eunice is also here. I heave a sigh in annoyance as soon as I approach them.

"Take a seat," he ordered.

"I prefer standing," I answered.

"I told you to take a seat," he ordered sternly.

I do as he says. I always do what he says.

Eunice is fidgeting in her seat. She's staring