C2: The Barista
I STEPPED INTO THE big building named Jeons.co ; the Korea's top company. My dad named our companies as Jeons so that people will know that the companies belong to Jeon.
Jeon is like a name that people love to talk about. People be talking about my family's name to make us as an example to their child. Everyone looks up at me, especially my employees. Despite my fierceness and the resting bitch face that kept on display, I was well known as a firm person.
We could always see in dramas where the young CEO would have the playboy-ish behavior, waste their money on girls and drinking all day. But I was totally opposite from that. I would always have my schedule well packed, hectic and full of exhausting meetings where I had to handle by myself. That was why I always being firm and strict to my workers so that they won't play around. I wanted them to take their work seriously. It was for their own good. I pay them well so they have to perform well.
Everyone was alerted of my entrance so they kept their mouths shut then eyes were focusing on me, the only hire of the Jeon since I'm the only child. "Good morning, Sir." They approached me, trying to sound as nice as possible and tried to hide their shaky voice. Seeing them respecting me was somehow satisfying.
I walked into the elevator with Chan then the door was closed. I noticed that there was a girl standing beside me with a notebook in her hands. She smiled at me in a very flirtatious way before setting a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Hi Mr Jeon, my name is Song Mieun, I'm your new assistant." She introduced herself but her eyes were obviously scanning my whole perfect figure.
"New assistant? " I snapped then looked at Chan. I was confused.
Chan cleared his throat, "You fired your previous assistant because you caught her sleeping while working. " He informed me. I forgot about that.
While I was talking to Chan, I could see from the side of my sight that the girl was trying to show me her big boobs. She kept bending down to show me her hips. It looked so fake and disgusting to me. The elevator was finally opened. Just with a glance, I looked at Chan then looked at the girl again before walking out from the elevator. Before the girl could even follow me, I heard Chan said, "Ms. Song, you're fired. Sir Jeon doesn't want you here. "
Hyerin
Just like a happy puppy, I ran with full of happiness since Mrs Park said that I could have all the tips the customer gave me. It was a really big tip for just two cups of coffee. They're so rich for leaving that much of tip. I couldn't stop grinning and decided to stop by a bakery to buy some breads where I could eat for dinner while watching my favourite drama.
I was searching for my favourite bread; garlic bread with honey but it was out of stock. I felt so frustrated and disappointed. So bad that I couldn't enjoy my favourite bread on the happy day.
Yet, I suddenly thought that maybe I could make it by my own. I grinned widely before buying some ingredients that I would use to make the bread. I'm gonna be a chef tonight.
When I was done with the groceries, I went back to my small apartment that I rented from an old man called Mr Doo. He's a 76 years old man who lived alone by himself. I pitied him that he had to live alone because he never had a child and his wife died 4 years ago. Sometimes I will make some extra food to give it to him.
I unlocked my apartment then went straight into the kitchen. I planned to start making the bread once I reached home. But when I remembered that I cleaned the toilet at the shop stopped me. I was dirty and I can't make my food in such a disgusting condition. Without wasting for any second, I ran into my room to take my towel before hitting the shower.
Jungkook
Today was so tiring and my body was feeling weak. The time was 9 p.m. and I couldn't wait to come home so that I can take a rest that I really deserve. "Do you want me to make a Vitamin C drink for you as always? " Chan asked after noticing that I was being so tired.
I heaved a sigh then shook my head. I wasn't feeling like drinking Vitamin C. Instead, I felt like I wanted to drink the same latte I had this morning. It was so good and I kept remembering the amazing taste on my tongue. It literally blessed my mouth. But it was already night. The coffee shop was probably closed.
I couldn't wait to taste the latte again tomorrow. I would absolutely feel energetic again.
"Jungkook? What are you thinking about? You are so deep in the thoughts. " Chan interrupted.
I blinked my eyes then cleared my throat. "Nothing. Just— let's go to the coffee shop again tomorrow. "
He chuckled. "You told me that already. This is the second time. "
I rarely repeat the same thing twice. That made Chan felt curious about me. "What's wrong with him today? " He mumbled.
6.05 a.m.
I was awaken by myself, before the alarm could wake me up. It wasn't something weird since I would wake up by myself sometimes. But this time was different because I felt excited to start the day; probably because I could wait to taste the amazing latte again.
Giving the last go for a yawn, I went straight into the bathroom to take a shower before getting ready for work.
When I was fully dressed, Chan knocked the door on time. "Are you ready? We're going to grab some coffee. " He said from the outside.
I was fixing my tie with one hand while the other one was buttoning my blazer. Unlike the CEOs displayed in dramas, they'd have maids around their waist to help them get ready for work, I prefer to get ready by myself. Just a little touch up on my face then I was ready to go.
"Let's go, Chan. "
Hyerin
"Dammit, this bread tastes absolutely amazing! " My friend, Ally complimented the bread I made yesterday. It was the first time I heard her talking good about something I do.
She seemed like to enjoy the ginger bread with honey that I made. It wasn't only her. Mr Doo also loved the bread and told me to make more. "You can ask Mrs Park permission to sell this bread at her coffee shop. I bet everyone will buy it, " she added, her mouth was still munching. At this point, she looked like a happy stray cat after being fed. Funny.
I sighed. "I'll consider about that. " I stated.
I looked at the watch then spotted that it was time for to go to work. I looked at Ally once again, "I have to go now. You can finish the breads if you want. " I informed.
With a smile, "I'll surely finish all of them within 10 minutes. " She laughed.
I arrived at the coffee shop then wore my apron to get ready for work. I noticed that Sera, the waitress was already here. She was early and it was rare. "What are you looking at? " I heard her asking me and rolled her eyes at me.
Yes, that's her attitude. She loved to bother me and sometimes bully me. She already had a boyfriend named Sungwon. He worked at the CD shop beside our shop. The both of them always bother me and call me names. But I didn't bother about them because I know that they're not matured enough to think and it'd be a waste of time if I care about them.
I sighed then went straight into the kitchen to start working. The bell rang, signalling that our first customer has came. I didn't know why I suddenly felt like peeking out to see who it was; probably to see if it was the same guy as yesterday. Unexpectedly, my guess was true. The same guys came again. But since Sera was the waitress, she was the one who had to take their orders.
I saw the younger man was wearing a mask. He looked at Sera for a few seconds then turned away. After she left, I saw that he was asking something at the other guy and the other guy shook his head while looking at Sera. I didn't know what they were talking about. The man who wore the mask seemed a bit disappointed. I could see it in his eyes.
"Hey kid, here's the orders. " Sera said to me in such an annoying tone. She gave me the paper and I looked at it. A cup of americano and a hot latte. They ordered the same drink as they had yesterday.
Weird. They probably enjoyed their drink yesterday. Without wasting for any second, I went into the kitchen to make their orders since Jihwan the real barista couldn't come to work again since his mom was still sick.
Jungkook
I decided to wear a mask today since the weather seemed a bit cloudy but it looked like haze. In order to take care of my health, I asked Chan to get me a face mask. Then, we got into the coffee shop to have our drink. I couldn't wait to enjoy the taste of the coffee.
A tall girl came towards our way with a notebook in her hands. Chan told me yesterday that the one who made our drink was a girl. So I wonder if it was her. She had a short hair, arrogant look and I didn't like her fashion. I stared at her before turning away. She didn't seem like a person who can make coffee. I would be a bit disappointed if she was the one who made the coffee even it tastes good. When she left, I asked Chan. "Is she the girl? "
Gladly, he shook his head. "Nope, she's not." He answered and I was so relieved, for no reason. "Yesterday's girl was a bit shorter and cuter. " He added, making me to wonder how she actually looks. I looked around the shop to see if there was another girl who work there but there was none. I sighed.
In a few minutes, our coffee came. But the same girl with a name tag named Sera served it to us. I didn't really like this girl. But when I looked down at my latte, I spotted that it had a cute heart shape on it, just like the one I had yesterday. I smiled to myself and started tasting the latte. I closed my eyes in enjoyment. It tasted exactly like yesterday. It was the same person who made this. So delicious that I could drink this 3 cups per day.
"Fantastic, " I commented and Chan looked at me.
He nodded in agreement. "Same as mine. "
Today, I started wondering; how does the girl who made our coffee looks. I tried to look around the cafe again to see if there was any short girls who might look like a worker here but there was none. I sighed deeply. "Are we ready to go? " Chan asked. I nodded as response and went to the counter. I'd usually just leave the money on the table with some tips. But this time, I went to the counter in case I could peek into the kitchen to see the girl. The girl named Sera was the one who took care of the counter.
"$5 Sir. " She spoke very impolitely. She didn't see my face yet.
I took out my wallet then gave her $10. A small tip for someone who has no manner. Then, I went out of the shop with Chan. "You look sad. What's wrong? " He asked to know if something was bothering my mood.
I shook my head, "Everything is fine. "
I arrived at my office then went straight into the meeting room. "Jungkook, this is Ms Choo, your new assistant. " Chan informed me before we started the meeting. I looked at the woman who was in her late thirties then looked at Chan. "Ms? " I asked in confusion. How could a woman at her age wasn't married yet?
Chan cleared his throat then went near me to whisper something. "She's a widow. " I finally understood. I told Chan to find me a new assistant yesterday after I fired the sexy girl who tried to flirt with me. I also told him to find a non sexy woman and who was serious to work with me. I didn't expect that he'd get me a widow. "She really wants this work. Her husband left her with her three child without any money. I think she'll not take her work slightly. " He added. I nodded.
Okay then, let's give her a shot. "Good morning, Sir Jeon. " She greeted me nicely. Her clothes wasn't sexy at all. So simple and classic.
I nodded. "Let's start our meeting now. "
I dismissed the meeting then went straight into my office to settle down some of my business. I rested my body on my seat and closed my eyes for exactly one minute to get a recharge. Suddenly, someone knocked my door, asking to enter my office. It was Ms Choo, my new assistant. "I'm sorry if I'm bothering you, Sir. Do you need something? Maybe a cup of coffee? I can make it for you. " She offered.
I really needed something to recharge my energy and her offer was kinda good. Who knows if Ms Choo could make the same latte as the girl? I nodded. "Sure, make me a cup of hot latte. "
She was happy that I gave her something to do. "Alright, Sir. I'll be back with a cup of latte in 5 minutes. " She told me before closing the door. But then, Chan entered my room.
"Jungkook, do you want to do the sparing tonight? " He asked me about the sparing I asked him to arrange. I wanted to practice with the Korea's professional kick boxer ; Lee Doo Hwan. Yes, despite being a CEO, I'm also into kickboxing.
Chan taught me kickboxing when I was in highschool since I often got bullied because of my wealth. People love to make fun of me, saying that I'm a spoiled kid and they called me names. Some of them even threatened to beat me. So Chan, as a former of professional kick boxer decided to teach me his skills. Every afternoon after school would be our practice time. We spent at least 3 hours a day to practice kickboxing. I enjoyed the sport so much as it strengthened me. That was why I have a nice body. I exercise everyday without any excuses. Since I learned kickboxing, no one ever bullied me again. But I won't use the skills Chan taught me to bully people. I just use them whenever I have to. I don't bully weak people.
"Jungkook? Are you okay? " Chan stepped closer to me. I blinked.
"Oh, I'm fine. Just, a bit tired today. " I squinted my eyes.
He nodded. "I see. It's alright then, I'll rearrange the sparing with you and Doo Hwan. He can wait. Besides I don't want you to fight with weak body. " He said.
"Thank you. " I thanked him.
I tasted the latte that Ms Choo made for me. It was nice, but couldn't beat the latte I had at the coffee shop. The latte that girl made was absolutely amazing and tastes like heaven. It had became an addiction to me.
Sighing, I pushed the cup aside then closed my eyes.
Seemed like I have to go to the coffee shop again tomorrow. I must.
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[A/N]
I enjoy drinking coffee as much as I enjoy eating pizza. Hbu?
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