In Between Stars

Chapter Four: Side B

Subject: Congratulations! You've Been Selected in the Dance Audition

Dear Rei Hinkle,

I hope this email finds you well. We are thrilled to inform you that you have been selected during the recent dance audition conducted by Orange Digital Media Production.

To formalize your participation, please find attached the Dance Audition Agreement. Kindly review the agreement carefully and, if you agree to the terms, proceed to e-sign it using the following link.

Your electronic signature will serve as confirmation of your acceptance of the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement. Once we receive your signed agreement, we will take the necessary steps to finalize your role within our production.

Please ensure that the signed agreement is returned to us by 22nd of September. If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the agreement or any other details, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Once again, congratulations on your selection! We look forward to working with you and witnessing your exceptional talents in action.

Best regards,

Clarissa
Administrative Staff
Orange Digital Media Production

"Gago mo?!" Napabangon ako mula sa pagkakahiga sa floor ng studio ko nang mabasa ang email mula sa Orange Digital Media Production.

It had been only a day since the audition happened. Hindi pa nga ako tuluyan nakaka-move on sa pagsabi sa akin ni Zeno na ang perfect ko raw. Pati ang mga tao sa stan twitter, hindi pa nakaka-move on do'n. When someone posted a clip of my performance during the audition, Zeno's fans flocked the post and commented how envious they were. May mga compliments, pero meron ding negative comments. Partida, hindi pa nila kita yung mukha ko sa video na 'yon.

It was so crazy scary how news spread online. Good thing I had insisted last time to keep my mask. No one had confirmed the identity of the girl that Zeno dubbed as perfect. Good thing na rin na walang nag-spill sa Orange Digital Media Production tungkol sa identity ko. My privacy was intact.

I've had a knot in the pit of my stomach ever since the audition when Zeno said that he was looking forward to working with me. I already assumed that they were going to pick me as one of the dancers, but receiving this email meant it was actually real.

Buo naman na ang loob ko na hindi talaga ako tutuloy kung sakaling matanggap. Pero nandoon pa rin yung temptation. It was a chance to see Zeno more often and spend time with him. For sure, we would have a couple of dance rehearsals together. Tapos makakasama ko pa siya sa isang video?

It was a shame that I had to miss out on the opportunity. Lalo na ngayon na si isa pa si Zeno sa pumili sa akin. What if piliin niya rin ako as jowa? Kimmy!

Bakit kasi nila sineryoso yung audition ko? Trip-trip lang naman kasi 'yon. Serious pala sila.

Pinalipas ko muna ang buong araw bago sumagot. Pinag-isipan ko munang mabuti kung paano composition ng email ko. Hindi ko naman pwedeng aminin na nag-audition lang ako para makita talaga si Zeno. That would be too unprofessional.

Dahil duwag ako, inabot na ako ng gabi bago naisipan na gawin na ang email.

Hi,

Thank you so much for considering me for the role. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances that I cannot disclose, I'm afraid I will have to reject the offer. My sincerest apologies to the inconvenience that this will cause.

Thank you again and wishing the success of this video project!

Best,
Rei

I checked it a few times and stared at the send button for what felt like an hour before finally mustering the courage to press send.