Hyerin

Today was Sunday, a normal day to me where I had to repeat the same routine as always. That was the life of being a Kim Hyerin. I yawned softly then walked towards my small toilet that would just fit for two people only.

I took my skincare products and started doing my skincare routine. Since today was Sunday, it was going to be a hectic and tiring day for me.

When I was done taking bath, I went to my bed for awhile to look at my phone. Suddenly, I choked on my breathe when I looked at what Mrs Park just texted me.

Mrs Park
sent 6.15 a.m.
I can't come to the coffee shop today but my son will. Please take care of him.

Daniel— Mrs Park's son was going to come to the shop today? Oh no. It was like a nightmare to me. I didn't like him for real. Why? Because he had feelings for me and kept trying to make out with me. He kept touching my skin; checking me out whenever I walked pass him and it made me uncomfortable.

He was the real definition of nightmare. I gulped then started thinking; do I really have to go to work? Should I just quit? No, I couldn't do that for now. Mrs Park needed me. As I was feeling a bit scared that he might do a sexual harassment to me, I went to my wardrobe and picked an oversized shirt with a long pants. I'd usually just wear a simple t shirt and a skirt. But today, I had to wear pants.

Not a good day for me I guess.

Daniel was earlier than I thought. When I reached the cafe, he was already there. I hesitated to come into the shop knowing that he was already there. But I had to do my works before the customers came. I sighed then tried to act normally around him.

When I first entered the shop, he didn't even look at me. He was so focused on his phone and didn't give a glance at me. But after awhile, he finally looked at me who was mopping the floor and a sly smirk showed on his creepy face. "My Hyerin is here. " He spoke, giving me a bad feelings. Please don't come near me.

"Oversized shirt, hm? " He scanned my body then stepped closer to me. "Don't you know that it makes you look cuter and somehow sexier? " He licked his lips. I was trying my best to not to scream.

"Oh, look at your pants. Are you trying to hide your pretty legs from me? That's so sweet. " He kept harassing me. I was absolutely uncomfortable.

I stepped backward. "Stop, Daniel. Don't make me scream. " I told him but he seemed to ignore my words.

"I would love if you scream. Scream now. Scream my name, " he started thinking dirty. Men.

I was so ready to punch his face until someone suddenly came into our shop. It was Jeon's friend, the man that I never knew his name.

Chan

Jungkook had to attend the kickboxing class I arranged for him. His class was so early today which was 7 a.m. so he asked me to go to the coffee shop and grabbed him his favourite latte. He even asked me to make sure that the girl named Hyerin will make his latte. He refused to drink someone else's latte.

He seemed like to love the latte the girl made so much. I wonder if he loves her too, lol. I got off from the car then walked towards the coffee shop which was the second shop from the right. I made my way to the entrance door until I suddenly spotted that the barista girl was getting harassed by a guy. I stopped to watch it in case I was assuming the wrong thing.

I saw the guy was stepping closer to her and looked at her from up to down. He even licked his lips. Something was wrong. Even the girl's face changed. She looked absolutely uncomfortable and was hoping for someone to save her. Without waiting for anything, I entered the shop right away. "You, bastard. " I pointed to the guy and went to them. I pulled the girl's wrist to stand beside me and looked at the guy again. "What are you thinking you're doing? Harassing a girl? Pity to call yourself as a man. " I scoffed.

The man frowned then tried to reach for the girl but I pushed him away hardly. "What the hell are you thinking you're doing? She's a girl! "

"Why should I care?! " He snapped aggressively but wasn't brave enough to step forward because my body was bigger than him and he knew that I'm stronger than him.

I gritted my teeth, "You're not a real man if you treat girls like that. I saw you forcing her! You have no rights to do so unless she agrees with it, " I scoffed.

"I don't care, she's my employee. This cafe is owned by me. You have no rights to tell me what to do. " He didn't seem to admit his mistakes.

I was triggered and was about to punch him but the girl stopped me. I looked at her. "It's okay, Sir. I can handle it by myself. " She spoke and the boy scoffed at me.

"See? She doesn't even mind if I touch her. She likes it, " the boy said.

"No, Daniel. " The girl shook her head to depict that he was wrong. "Who said I like it when you touch me? It disgusts me. " She stated seriously. The both of me and the guy was surprised when she suddenly got her temper out of herself.

She groaned in madness before stepping closer to the guy. "Park Daniel, I quit! " She slapped the guy's face hardly before walking out from the shop. I was left speechless.

The guy named Daniel was ashamed that he was slapped by a girl in front of me but he wasn't brave enough to shush me away because he knew that I was capable to break his bones. He felt humiliated. I scoffed at him, "That's what you really deserve. " I told him and walked out of the coffee shop before trying to find the girl.

I had to find the girl because Jungkook needed his latte. I looked around and tried to find for her small figure until she suddenly showed up in front of me with a little tear in her eyes. She seemed like she was going to cry.

"Here's your latte, " she gave me a paper cup of latte then wiped the tears in her eyes. "I know your friend, Jeon wants this latte so I made it early in the morning. " She said. "Tell him that this may be his last latte because I quitted from working here. " She told me. Jungkook came here everyday to get his daily dose of latte that was why she prepared it earlier.

I sighed while looking at the latte. "Hey, I'm sorry, okay? " I said, feeling guilty as if I was the reason she quitted her job.

"No, you don't have to. It wasn't because of you. I was already going to punch his face before you came in. I can't stand his horny behavior anymore. " She smiled but deep inside, I knew that she was going to cry.

"You know that you can talk to me if you want, right? This may sound weird because we don't know each other but I'm willing to hear you out. As a friend. " Or more as a brother because the age between us was probably 14 years old. I was 35 and she looked like in her early of twenties, obviously.

She shook her head. "It's okay, I'm fine. " She tended to hide her true feelings. Then I couldn't do anything about that.

"Then at least take this money, for the latte." I handed her a $100.

She looked at the money then shook her head. "It's okay, I paid for it using the tips you guys gave me. Both of you have been giving me too much tips. Just take the latte." She said softly before slowly walking away.

I sighed. Jungkook will definitely miss her latte.

Jungkook

I groaned as my thigh got kicked by Lee Doo Hwan, Korea's professional kickboxer. I was quite tired today and I couldn't focus on my opponent moves. I felt so frustrated but it didn't break me from trying to turn him down. Although I'm not a real kick boxer, I still have the same ability as them. It was because Chan had taught me how to protect myself from a young age. I started being into kickboxing since I was 12. I had experience more than 10 years. I didn't become a kick boxer because my dad wanted me to hire the family's company.

Once I had recognized his skills, I knew that he was weak at his rib part because when I kicked his rib, he groaned so much and he tried to avoid me from kicking his rib. So now, I was going to attack his rib. When I got the chance, I didn't let it slips. I quickly attacked his rib with multiple kicks then gave him a hard punch on his face, making him to fall onto the ground.

"Jungkook wins! "

Lee Doo Hwan seemed like he was suffering from the multiple attacks on his rib. I bended down my back then helped him to get up. "Nice sparring, dude. " I complimented his skills. Even he was still hurting, he was so professional to hide his pain and continued to have a talk with me.

"No, you're so good. Why don't you join our team? " He asked while holding his rib.

I smiled. "Nah, I have something more important to handle. " I chuckled and let him sit then went to his manager.

"Does he have a decease or something? " I whispered to his manager. He shook his head.

"No, but he once got injured on his rib. That was why he kept protecting his rib if you noticed. " He told me.

Oh, that's why. I took out my cheque then handed it to his manager. "Here, take this for his treatment. " I said and he enlarged his heart.

"Wha— what's this, Sir? No, it's alright. We have our own insurance for this. " His manager declined.

I sighed, "Just take it. I attacked his rib so I have to be responsible. Take it. " I put the check on the table before leaving. Then, I waited for Chan to pick me up with my latte.

Chan finally arrived at the main lobby with my latte. It was still early; 8.05 in the morning since I had the sparring session at 6.30 a.m. The one hour and half sparring session was so great and it helped me to start the day perfectly.

As Chan was walking towards me, I noticed his not so happy face, as if something just happened to him. I waited for him to sit down before asking him, "What's wrong? "

He sighed at me then handed me my latte. "Here's your latte. " He spoke. "Please enjoy it because it may be your last time tasting it." He said, making me to get a sudden heart attack. I didn't know why should I felt so attached when he told me that.

"What? Why? Did something happen to that girl? " I asked, a sudden feeling of concern was felt. Maybe it was because she was the only one who can make my favourite latte.

"She— quitted her job. " Chan went straight to the point but what was making me confused was; why'd he look so worried?

"Why? " I asked.

"Because her boss's son was doing sexual harassment to her then she slapped his face, right in front of me. " I stopped. That girl was amazing for doing that. Even I was feeling a bit sad that she had quitted her job and still didn't want to work with me, I felt relieved that she slapped his face.

Other girls may take advantage if their boss's son have feelings for them. But this girl, she slapped him. Impressive. "She did a good decision. If I were her, I would do the same. " I tried to assure Chan.

He sighed. "Yeah, but I pity her. What would she do after this? She's still young. She even refused to take the money for the latte, " he added. I was confused.

"She didn't take the money? What do you mean? I don't understand. " I scooted closer to him.

Chan heaved a sigh, "She paid for your latte using the tips you gave her. She told me that the tips you gave her are too much so she used it to pay for the latte. I don't know whether it's counted as she's the one who pays or you. " He shrugged.

"I gave her the money so it's hers. That means she paid for my latte. " I stated. If she had really quitted her job, I'll really miss her latte.

Hyerin

I went to Ally's apartment which was placed a few blocks from mine. She asked me if I was okay and why I didn't go to work. I heaved a sigh and instead of bursting into tears, I gave her an assure smile before telling her that I quitted my job.

"What?! " She asked in disbelief. "You— quit? Oh no, what happened? Is it because of the guy named Daniel again? " She could read me. I nodded my head in response.

I sighed then held her warm hands. "He tried to touch me excessively. " I told her.

She frowned, "That useless man— I'd rip his face apart if I was there! " She gritted her teeth.

I chuckled softly to calm my heart down before telling her the whole story. "The man who always come to the coffee shop tried to save me from Daniel. " I said.

"Which one? The older one or the one named— Jeon? Is it his name? I couldn't remember his name, " she scratched her forehead. I just told her about him yesterday and she already forgotten his name.

I scoffed, "Do you have amnesia or something? His name is Jeon. But I don't think that's his real name. It's probably his family's name. " I started guessing. "But the one who tried to save me was the older guy. I never know his name and I didn't even ask him when I had the chance. " I shrugged.

"Well, you should ask his number and give it to me. You can have the Jeon guy. Let me take the older guy, " she joked around, forgetting the fact that she already had a boyfriend who worked as a doctor.

I rolled my eyes at her. "You already have a boyfriend. Stop dreaming, " I sighed then went to the coffee table. My life had always been filled with coffee. I'm gonna miss the environment of the coffee shop and I hope Mrs Park won't get mad at me for slapping her only son.

"What am I gonna do? I'm jobless now. How can I even pay for the house rent? " I mumbled to myself as I flipped through the newspaper that Ally bought. She's a type of a girl who loves to read newspapers every morning, just like the old folks would do.

I was going to find any works that I could do at the moment. Well, I can't just continue as someone who was jobless. How would I pay for the rent? As I was flipping through the newspaper, I suddenly spotted a familiar name; Jeon Jungkook, the CEO of Jeons.co .

My eyes enlarged and I turned to Ally. I was still in shock. "ALLY! " I yelled which made her choked on her sandwich.

"What? " She rubbed her chest to let the sandwich go down into her tummy peacefully before going to me. "You don't have to yell tho, I'm not deaf. " She rolled her eyes then looked at the newspaper.

"Look at this guy! Look at him. " I pointed to the guy in the newspaper.

Ally looked at him while munching her sandwich. "Oh, him. He's Jungkook, the young CEO of Jeons.co, " she casually stated. She knows him? Unbelievable. How?

"You know him? "

"Of course, he's the young successful CEO. Everyone has a hard crush on him. Why? You like him? "

"No! " I shook my head. "He's the guy I was talking about! He's Jeon! " I told him and this time, she choked for real.

"What?! "

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