Im back (1/1)
Author's POVAthenna is standing in the waiting room off the hall where the press conference is being held. In another 30 minutes she is requested to moved into the hall. Daniel as SHINE's legal advisor and Kay as her stylist are there with her. Most importantly though, she knew that they are here as a show of support. She is wearing the outfit that Kay had chosen for her and can feel her confidence boosted up. As always Athenna projects the image of calm and confidence, but in actuality she is worried...and anxious. Though she has done this more times than she can count, she knew that this press conference is going to be a little bit different than others before. It brings her back to her first public appearance after she was hurt badly. So badly that it takes her 4 months to recover the physical injuries and years it seems to recover mentally. Some days, she feels that she is still a work in progress. She heaved a heavy breath and met eyes with Daniel in the mirror she was facing. "I look ok right? Do I look funny?" she asked. Daniel shook her head and smile. "What? Fishing for compliments now? tsk tsk tsk.." Daniel said, her acerbic tongue apparent. Athenna burst out laughing hearing her comment, just as Daniel intended her to. "Well I do think you look great. Rested and tan...very tan. You know, I think that you should keep this tan. It makes your skin looks great..." Daniel said with a wide grin as she eyed her friend up and down. "Of course she looks great, I choose the outfit didn't I? The palazzo pants makes her legs looks long and that jacket highlights her disgustingly slim waist" Kay said in mock annoyance. "Yah!! Cant you at least gain weight when you are on a holiday, just like any respectable woman" Kay continued. The other two burst out laughing even more hearing this, knowing Kay's life long struggle to loose weight. According to Kay, she would put on weight even if she look at a chocolate, let alone eat it. (Athenna's outfit)The three friends fell into a comfortable silence after that. Just than Athenna's phone beep, indicating an incoming message. Break a leg girlfriend. I'm cheering for you from laundry filled nursery - Jay. Athenna smiled after reading the message from her oldest friend. "You know....they will be asking you about your great escape, right? So you better be prepared for that" Daniel said while looking at her friend. Athenna pursed her lips and nodded. "I know...I'll think of something when the time comes" she answered. "Have you called him?" Kay said...the 'him' needed no further clarification to the girls in the room. "Nope..but I will" Athenna answered simply. "I'm sure by the conference time, he would know I am back" she said further. A knock on the door and Steph put in her head "Its time". Athenna nodded her head. She gulp down some water and walked towards the hall.Athenna walked ahead towards the hall. Flanking her is Daniel and Steph while Kay chose to wait a bit and only come into the hall once the conference is well on the way. The door opens and Athenna walk in calmly and with confident followed with the two woman. It seems like hundreds of cameras flashes at the same time, threatening to blind her. As Athenna got on the platform, she gives a 90 deg bows before taking her seat with Daniel as Steph stood discreetly behind her. She than bows down to her Samcheon and Imo who was seating in the front seats. "May I have you attention please" the MC announced. As the room quite down, the MC nodded his head to Athenna indicating for her to continue. Athenna stood up and greeted everybody before going ahead and presented SHINE's report to the public. Being a public listed company, SHINE had make it a habit of giving the public periodic updates on the company to ensure clear and truthful business practises. Half an hour later, Athenna completed her presentation and indicates that she would accept questions now. She headed to her seat and grabbed her water glass before taking a few sips. "Miss Lee, we understand that SHINE's new hospital in Beijing is a pet project of yours. May we asked why?" one reporter said. "Your information