Twenty Six
My SM Journey"Chaeyeon, wake up!" Sona grabbed both sides of my shoulder, attempting to shake me out of my dreamland.
"Mmmmmm." I snored.
"Lee Chaeyeon. Wake up. You are going to be late for your filming!"
"What time is it?" I yawned loudly.
"6AM. We need to leave by 6.30AM. Go get ready."
"Okayyyyyyy." I answered as she pulled me up into a sitting position. "5 more minutes. Just 5 more minutes."
"No more minutes. Go and wash up. NOW."
"Okay okay fine fine!" I said reluctantly as I got out of my bed. My precious bed!
I brushed my teeth like a zombie before jumping into the shower for a hot bath. I was ready within 15 minutes, including eating cereal for my breakfast. The best part about being a celebrity is that - you don't have to do your own makeup and styling. Every grooming will be done for you by the professionals.
When we arrived at The Red Carpet Salon, the sky was still dark and there were only a few staffs on shift because only celebrities visit the salon at this odd hour.
My stylist, Ken, greeted me with too much energy and enthusiasm for me to handle in the morning.
"Why does she look so grumpy?" He asked Sona. "Did something happen to her brain after the accident?"
Sona just shrugged and went directly into the holding area. To sleep, I assumed.
"Not you too!" He whined as he pushed me to one of the vanity tables.
"What style is it for you today, my darling?"
"I am filming for the reality show called Roommate. So I guess, something natural will do?"
"That is so not exciting." He complained again.
I didn't stay awake to listen to the rest of his complaints. The moment my hit the chair, I dozed off immediately.
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"Tell the audience more about yourself. Talk to the camera." Producer Myungsoo said.
"Uh. Hello viewers! I am Eliz, leader of the new rookie group Lady'S! I am half Korean and half Chinese raised in Singapore. I have only been in Korea for about 4 months and I have been staying in the dormitory with my members. I am nervous about meeting my new roommates and my new housemates. I am excited too because I heard that they are really nice people."
"Good, how about showcasing your talents to the audience?" He continued.
"Okay, I will sing and dance a short segment of our title track." I stood up and began dancing in my own rhythms.
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After my personal interview with the producers, I was told to proceed on with my filming. I will have a cameraman following me the entire day. I have been tasked to ensure that everything happened naturally and I will be flimed for everything I do. The filming will be conducted twice a week on Tuesday and Wednesday. This meant that home sharing idea is not entirely true since we don't actually stay in the house except during the filming nights.
I alighted from my company van and walked to the main door with two luggages behind me. One of the luggages was filled to the brim with snacks while the other one was used to store my 2 days worth of clothes and cosmetics.
I pressed the doorbell and waited excitedly. Although I know this is a reality television and that many things are still controlled and scripted, I was still excited to meet my new 'housemates'.
"Yea? Who is this?" Someone said through the speaker.
"It's Eliz, sir. Your new tenant!"
"Ah! Eliz! We have been waiting for you. Come on in!" With that, he unlocked the door using the remote control.
So, nobody's going to help me with my luggages?
I huffed and puffed as I carried the luggages up the small flight of stairs leading to the internal door of the
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