The CEO Who Hates Me

"Arya dear, thank you for meeting us…" Kay smiled lovingly as he hugged his friend.

Arya smiled in return, "What are you saying? Of course I'm willing to see you anytime…" she said and greeted the man beside Kay with a nod.

"This is Mr. Bernard Cooper the owner of Cooper Entertainment." Kay said and introduced the two to each other.

Mr. Cooper looked young and he seemed to be an approachable man who greeted her with a wide smile as they shook hands.

She was shocked to meet a young man in front of her because she thought that Kay's Boss was an old man before or probably he was the son already since she had no recent news about Kay lately.

She had guessed that the man was as the same age like Ryu and he was also a good looking man. The type you could say that an absolutely a heartthrob in the industry.

Kay already briefed her about this meeting. Though she still couldn't believe it, but having the Owner himself to meet her in person was such a great honor that she suddenly felt a bit nervous.

Kay started the conversation, "Well, as I've said before in our telecon, Mr. Cooper here actually has a good project lined up for you. I've given them your portfolio and VTR and our team all agreed that you are the perfect person for that project. Mr. Cooper is interested in signing you up as their new star…"

Arya was still puzzled. She couldn't believe that Kay's company was willing to take a risk by taking her so she said, "But I'm new. I mean I don't have any experience at all besides I'm married already so I don't see any benefit you can get with me. There's so many out there that's more experienced and I'm sure will be perfect too for the project you mention."

Kay laughed, "Dear why can't you trust yourself and your capabilities.I know well… My eyes are my gift and believed me, I can tell who have that star quality and who will have a bright future in the industry. You are the complete package. You're natural, trust me…"

Arya winked to Kay and said, "You are truly my friend huh? It's so obvious. You're very biased."

She smiled sweetly at Kay then laughed…

"She's perfect," Mr. Cooper murmured as he stared at Arya in full admiration. His eyes were sparkling with adoration as he watched Arya smiled.

Kay laughed and commented, "See? Bernard noticed it in an instant. Besides, there will be no harm if you try it. Give it a go while you're still young…"

Arya sighed. She actually missed working and to be honest she too would like to try acting. She was good both in singing and dancing too. She did act before in school presentations and Kay who had seen it said she's a natural, a born actress, a born star.

She often just laughed to her friend because she felt that he was only exaggerating it too much since they became close.

"Okay, Mr. Cooper I will give it a try." She said smiling. She talked about it with Ryu and her husband was supportive to whatever she wanted to do.

Ryu also encouraged her to pursue things she would love to do and that he will always support her.

"Do I look old to you? Call me Bernard… I feel old when a beautiful young lady is addressing me like that. And if you don't mind I will call you Arya."

Arya smiled and nodded in agreement.

"I'm married already and I don't have plans on hiding it so…" she said looking directly to Kay.

"Dear, you don't have to worry… We understand and we will not hide that fact or Ryu Ken will definitely kill me. Geez, I'm afraid of your husband you know." Kay said in a jest. He knew Ryu Ken was someone he should avoid to mess up with. He was just lucky that he's a close friend of Arya that helped her before out on good intention because if not he couldn't imagine the fall he'll definitely encounter with his career.

"It doesn't matter if you're married…" Bernard suddenly murmured with a dim expression but he quickly replaced it with a smile when Arya looked at him and said, "I'm sorry?"

"I mean Kay is right. It's about your talent. The people will like and love you regardless of anything. I'm sure you will nail that drama and make it big."Bernard said with full of encouragement.

Kay gave her the papers she needed to sign and the scripts for the drama.

"Mr. Cooper will provide everything that you need. You'll have your own service, assistants, make-up artists and all… and of course I'm your manager whether you like it or not…" Kay explained the laughed at his last sentence.

Then he added, "You could sign the papers at home and just meet with me once you're ready."

"It's okay, I could visit your office instead and bring…" Arya said but was interrupted by Kay as he said, "No, you shouldn't get public. We want to hide our star for that drama and make your identity a mystery as much as possible before the press conference so we need to meet discreetly like this. If they see you at our office, you know how the news travels so fast."

"Oh okay. I understand." Arya smiled and answered. Then she looked at Bernard who she noticed was still staring at her.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Get use to me because I'm usually like this. You really have nice facial features so I couldn't help but stare. But don't get me wrong, Kay knew me long enough…" Bernard explained with a smile.

"Yeah, Mr. Cooper is usually like that. He just admires beauties and his mind is already working up on the suitable projects just staring at the face of his actors." Kay seconded…

Arya just smiled and the three continued to discuss things about the project.