Caelen was standing in front of the counter. The scanner beeped as he scanned the products, while little Eiran was playing with blocks, sitting on the stool near the counter. The customer smiled warmly at the kid.
"He is such a handsome kid," the customer's voice filled with excitement.
Caelen glanced at Eiran and smiled warmly.
Uncle Shu entered the convenience store while the customer walked out.
"Congratulations, I found the solution to your worries," he settled down, breathing heavily from a long walk.
Caelen handed him a water bottle. "How so?"
"But you would have to quit working here. It's a 24/7 job, you would hardly get the time to spend with Eiran," Uncle Shu gulped down half of the water bottle. "But let me tell you, they are paying handsomely. You wouldn't have to worry about Eiran's fees and even hiring a nanny."
"Really!" Caelen smirked. "Well, I think that might be a scam."
"I was shocked to hear it too, but believe me, it's true," Uncle Shu gently patted Eiran, who was still playing with blocks. "Apparently, Orvane Studio is looking for a manager. It's a studio that manages actors and solo idols."
"Orvane Studio?," Caelen squinted his eyes. "Never heard of such a studio."
"It was just established a few months ago, according to my friend."
"But why are they hiring omegas? Isn't hiring betas more convenient?"
"When did I say they are hiring omegas? Of course, they are only hiring betas and alphas." Uncle Shu placed his hand under his chin.
"What? Then how am I supposed to get the job?"
"Oh, right," Uncle Shu took something out of his side bag and got up from his chair, approaching Caelen. "You see this hospital near the Ronanda Prefecture? Heard they can make required medical reports. Just get a medical document that could prove you are a beta."
"Are you saying I should forge medical reports to get the job?" Caelen raised his eyebrows. "Moreover, they will figure it out right away by my looks."
"No one will suspect it. There are betas with striking looks," Miral, who was arranging the products, walked to the counter. "Moreover, now that you are all buffed, you look stronger. Honestly, you would have looked like an alpha if it was not for your little frame."
"Excuse me now you are a university student, not a high schooler anymore. Stop suggesting childish ways of earning. What if I get caught?" Caelen looked at Miral.
"And do you have a choice?"
Caelen had nothing to say, and silence took over except the click-clacks of the blocks onto the counter table.
"Caelen, you can't keep going like this. I know you are an extremely honest person, but you have to think about Eiran," Miral said grabbing the water bottle.
"I agree with Miral on this one," Uncle Shu nodded.
Caelen stayed silent for a while and then looked at Eiran. "Alright, I will think about it."
"Give your documents to Miral he will help you apply for the job," Uncle Shu got up and walked to the stockroom.
"Alright, thanks." Caelen was still lost while Miral got back to his work.
Caelen was sitting on the sofa with Eiran in his arms. He was gently patting Eiran's back, trying to put him to sleep, while the little kid buried his head in Caelen's chest.
The TV was turned on, and cartoons were playing on the medium sized screen. Caelen grabbed the remote to change the channel and stumbled at the appearance of Soren's face on the TV.
Is he back!
Caelen's breath quickened as he stared at the TV screen. Caelen grabbed his phone and searched "Soren comeback."
"The well known idol the former member of group Sparkling Comets has made his debut in acting, landing a main role in the web drama. The drama Love on the Spotlight depicts an idol who falls for the actress as they work together in a drama..."
Caelen closed his phone. I see, he is doing the main role already. Well, he came back to the entertainment industry later than I thought. He could have used strings, or was that a strategy to deal with the negative impact?
Eiran groaned in his arms, and he kissed Eiran's head. He got up with Eiran in his arms and placed him on the bed, gently patting him. He kissed Eiran's forehead and turned off the lights crashing beside the little kid.
His head was a mess he had no choice but to go with Uncle Shu's idea, but he was too afraid to use such means.
It's okay, it's not like I have something to lose. He closed his eyes trying to fall asleep.
Caelen was dressed in a casual suit that Miral lent him. Although Miral was younger than him, he was pretty tall for a beta. Thanks to Caelen's taller height than omegas, the suit was looking pretty good on him.
The taxi dropped him in front of a tall, three story fancy looking building. It doesn't look like a new studio. Caelen glanced at the luxurious building and walked to the spinning door.
"Excuse me," he inquired of the guards near the door, "I am here for a job interview."
"Head to the counter, she will guide you," the guard replied without looking at him.
He let out a deep breath and walked in. He inquired at the counter once again.
"Head to the third floor. I am informing them about you, they will be there to guide you."
"Thanks," Caelen bowed slightly, heading to the elevator. A woman was already waiting for him as soon as he got off on the third floor.
"Please come this way," she gestured, walking ahead. "There is no big deal about the interview. If our actor likes you, then we will hire you right away. It's just our actor is picky about his managers. We have fired seven managers only this month, so try your best to please him as much as you can."
Yeah, yeah, I know how rude and trashy personalities those so-called actors have. But I have experience with extremely rude and drunk customers, I think I will be able to handle him easily.