Erica, the secretary accompanied Lux to the café of the Emerald Group building. The woman looked nervous as she stared at the figure of the world's handsomest man who was busy doing something with his tablet. Erica gave a glass of coffee and warm brownies to be served to her special guest.
"Thank you, Erica," Lux said politely then returned to focus on the tablet to study the pending business knowledge. Gian did not want to waste the remaining two hours of the Buff giving system.
"I like your idea of a fan meeting," said Erica suddenly which made Lux look at her with a faint smile. Gian felt that Erica admired Lux's figure.
'I'm sorry if I'm going to use you, Erica. For our common good,' Gian thought.
"Erica. Do... do you know much about me?" Suddenly, Erica immediately shook her head quickly in panic. "Don't get me wrong. I was just wondering how enthusiastic my fans would be if the event was going to be held."
After hearing Lux's words, Erica began to calm down not as tense as before. "Ah. Yes, you are right, Young master Lux. I am one of your fans. In fact, if I may be honest. My younger brother and father, use your advertising products," she said embarrassed.
Lux smiled. Yes, that was the answer he wanted. Lux's eyes scanned the surroundings. The café on the 5th floor was still fairly quiet because of working hours.
"I don't know how the people out there will judge me. Are... are you able to tell me? I really need this information to make me better," Lux pleaded, causing Erica to stare at him nervously. "Did you see what happened in the boardroom earlier? They seemed to hate me for my perceived incompetence in fulfilling my contractual obligations. I've been trying to put that right. But if their decision means that I have to end it all, I wonder how one of my fans would feel if that happened," he added, making Erica instantly look worried.
"Your presentation was very good, Young Master Lux. Your idea is brilliant and has never been done before by an actor. It would be foolish of them to reject it," Erica said excitedly, but then closed her mouth as the last words came out. Lux smiled at the panicked look on the woman's face.
"Thank you," Lux said politely before taking a sip of the cappuccino that Erica was serving.
"If only, the other fans could feel the same happiness of being able to talk directly with you like this time, it would be nice," she said softly with a downcast look.
"Oh, you mean... the fan group?" asked Lux confirming.
"Yes, you could say that. However, no one did that. We didn't know where to start because... it was impossible to ask each person I met one by one. Like... 'Hey, are you a fan of Lux Osiris? Let's make a fan group. Do you want to?' I'd be considered weird or a fanatic," said Erica, which made Gian come up with another brilliant idea.
"You can be a pioneer, Erica. You will be the head of Lux Osiris' fan club. You can pass on a lot of information to my fans. How about it?" Lux asked, making an offer that made Erica's eyes widen.
"But for that we need proof. Yes, some kind of proof that I am really close to you," she replied, which made Gian think seriously.
"Oh, I know! Let's take a picture!" he pleaded, to which Erica immediately nodded vigorously.
Erica then took out her cell phone. Gian quickly went to Erica and asked her to sit next to him. Gian asked Erica to do a two-finger 'peace' pose as a sign of their intimacy. When Gian saw the results of their selfies, he was surprised. Apparently, the feature of the cell phone had been modified so that the original photo turned into a 2D cartoon. Lux was astonished and tried to reshoot with Marbella's tablet.
"What's wrong, Young master Lux?" asked Erica confused.
"All the photos turned into 2D images?" asked Lux looking at Erica closely.
"Yes, just like what Miss Rona and the others said during the meeting earlier. Photos with real faces are prohibited. Therefore, all photos from cell phone cameras, photography cameras and the like, will automatically turn into 2D or 3D photos, according to the settings," she replied which made Lux gape.
"What about video recordings?" asked Lux curiously.
"The video recordings will also turn into 2D or 3D images. However, with certain cameras with permission from the kingdom, such as animals, buildings, vehicles, plants, and the like, can be displayed like the original photo. However, it is for advertising or movie purposes only. Not for personal documentation. It is forbidden," Erica answered explaining which made Gian silent.
"I understand," he replied softly then leaned back with a serious face.
"Mm, Young master Lux. Can I use this picture to do fan recruitment? If I may, I would like to do it immediately. I want to invite my friends to join," she pleaded to which Lux nodded firmly.
"Of course. Recruit as many people who idolize me as possible," Lux replied which made Erica smile widely. Gian stared intently at Erica who seemed excited to create a fan group for the first time. "Then the most important thing. It's a secret, Ok?" pleaded Lux in a whisper which ended with his signature style. Erica nodded with a smile. "Oh, Erica."
"Yes?"
"Give me your cell phone number. I'll tell you what to do later. Are you willing?" asked Lux which made Erica immediately open her mouth wide as she did not expect it.
"Yes, yes, of course! It's a great honor that young master Lux would contact me directly!" she squealed happily and handed him a business card.
"Erica Norman. Hem, thank you," said Lux as he read Erica's name.
The beautiful woman smiled then went back to her activities again. Lux who felt that he had the answer to one of his missions again, asked permission to excuse himself to the bathroom. As Lux walked to the restroom, he met Yoga who looked worried as she walked up to him.
"How is it, Young master? Is everything alright? Is it done?" asked Yoga frantically.
"Not yet. Where have you been? I didn't see you when you came out of the meeting room?" asked Lux suspiciously.
"Sorry, I went back to the car because I didn't know what to do," he replied to which Lux nodded.
"You can wait for me at the café. Erica, the meeting secretary is waiting for me there. The results of the meeting are being discussed by the Emerald people. Let's wait for the good news," Lux said as he patted Yoga's shoulder and then entered the bathroom.
Yoga looked at his young master closely, then walked towards the Café. In the restroom, Gian walked back and forth in front of the sink.
[Well done, Gian. We're just waiting to see the results of your hard work to keep the contract]
"Thank you, Z. It's just that the entertainment world on Planet Luna turned out to be more complicated than I had imagined. Yes, I was quite dismissive at first, thinking it would not be much different from Earth. But I was wrong. I was too confident," Gian replied as he looked at his new face in the mirror.
[You are ready to answer one of the missions? You didn't give your family any money today]
"Ah, you're right. Okay, this is my answer about the differences between Planet Luna and Earth," Gian said firmly as he watched his movements in the mirror.
[Say]
"In this place, there are no fan groups, no fan meetings. And I'm pretty sure, there are no sales of souvenirs with pictures of idol characters like on Earth. Actresses, actors, singers, maybe even civilians who are not public figures, are competing to make these items for sale, or just for personal collection," Gian replied enthusiastically.
BIB!
Instantly, the mirror in front of Gian turned into a show. Gian's eyes were focused on the show about his family that came back. Gian smiled when he saw his younger brother, Justin, suddenly come up to his mother who was sleeping on the sofa while holding a rag and glass cleaner spray. Gian's heart sank. His mother was so tired of being the backbone of the family, while taking care of her two children who had grown into teenagers.
"Mom, mom," Justin called as he shook his mother's arm. Camela opened her eyes, which still looked tired. She smiled when she found her son standing there looking at her intently. "Yes?"
"There's a delivery man. Can I open it?" Justin asked, showing his mother a box. Camela's brow furrowed. She put her tools on the table and opened the box carefully. "What's in it?"
"Oh!" Camela squealed, making Gian smile fondly.
"Money! It's a lot of money, Mom!" Justin squealed happily.
"Oh my God! Who sent it? Since yesterday, we've been getting unexpected money, Justin!" said his mom as she looked at the box more closely to find out the sender's name, but it wasn't there.
"What are we going to use the money for, Mom?" asked Justin with a beaming face.
"I'm going to keep it. We're going to buy a shop, so mom can open a cake business again," she said to Justin's happy smile. The mother hugged Justin tightly. Gian touched the mirror. He really wished he could be there, hanging out with his family. "Whoever did this for us, I can only pray that that person is given health and safety," said the mother who made Gian close his eyes. Agreeing with his mother's prayer.
"Young master Lux? Young master?" Instantly, Gian's eyes opened. He turned his head and found Yoga standing nearby. "Are you alright?"
"Yes, what's wrong?" asked Lux while making sure his face remained handsome. The footage disappeared, as he expected.
"You were called to discuss the results of the meeting," Yoga replied to which Lux nodded.
Yoga came out of the bathroom, but Lux stayed inside while facing the mirror.
'Thank you, Z," Gian murmured with a smile, but the sexy voice did not answer. Gian did not mind that. He thought, could it be, Z was embarrassed or touched because what the system did made happiness for his family's life?