Tiffany's POV

It's her.

It's Taeyeon. I can't believe what I'm seeing right now. She's really different from the Taeyeon yesterday. She has her black hair and it's much shorter than before.

Why suddenly she looked like a princess? Her aura here is distinct from school.

"Yes young master. Anyway your contact lenses just arrived. It was delivered awhile ago. I put it on your nightstand." Young master? She's rich?? She's not kidding when she said she's Erika yesterday?

"T-Taeyeon??" Is that really you... "Kim Taeyeon?"

"So you know young master Erika?" Mrs. Lee said. And she's the famous Erika! The youngest, richest and most powerful girl here in Korea??

"Sh-she's my classmate m-madam" Tiffany politely said.

"Oh, that's good! You're familiar to each other! Nice! I told you Lee Hyori! She's perfect for the position!" Sooyoung said.

Taeyeon turned around, she stumbled while running up to her room.

Mrs. Lee nodded "Yeah, are you her friend?"

"Y-yes madam"

"That's rare, she don't trust people easily" Mrs. Lee was somewhat amazed. I know it, Taeyeon told me about it.

"Maybe she saw something in you, I'm glad that she became your friend. Please take care of her while I'm away. I will trust you Tiffany." Mrs. Lee immediately hugged me.

"Okay, madam. I will take care of her, I promise." I'm happy that it happened, coincident or not. This is great!

"I think it's settled, I need to go now" Sooyoung cheekily said "Congrats Tiffany, good luck to your new job!"

I glanced at my boss and nodded. Mrs. Lee handed me a small notebook.

"I wrote your daily routine here. Just do what it says and don't bother to do other things. You're Lady Hwang, the servant of young master and the temporary major-domo." I took the small notebook and bowed down.

"Choi Sooyoung, thank you for taking Lady Hwang here. This is for you." Mrs. Lee handed my boss a white envelope.

"Ya, Lee Hyori... I don't need commission. I just want to help Tiffany." Sooyoung pushed gently the hand of Mrs. Lee.

"But I insist, please take it." Mrs. Lee took the hand of Sooyoung and put the envelope in Sooyoung's palm.

"T-thank you Lee" She deserve that like a reward.

After that, Sooyoung, my boss already left the place. I'm so thankful to her because she recommended me here. I got a job and also I will be closed to Taeyeon, hitting two birds with one stone.

Eventually, now we're standing outside the house, Mrs. Lee will going to leave. The guards carried her luggage and bags then put it all in the compartment of a black car that parked in front of the gate.

Me and Taeyeon were standing beside each other while Mrs. Lee was in front of us.

"Mrs. Lee, safe trip and take care!" I said then bowed at her.

Mrs. Lee smiled "Thank you Lady Hwang"

"See you after two months auntie Hyo, take care of yourself there and regards me to your husband and daughter." As I looked at Taeyeon, she's very sad. I can see it through her eyes. Maybe she's really close to Mrs. Lee.

"You too, young master. I will call you every weekend okay?" Taeyeon nodded, Mrs. Lee turned her attention to me "Please take care of her, if you have questions just call me. I wrote my number in the notebook."

"Yes madam, I will. Thank you so much." She trust me even though it's the first time we met. I will not break her trust. Fighting Tiffany! Fighting!

Taeyeon tightly hugged Mrs. Lee then she started to cry "I will miss you... eomma" She sobbed hard and sniffled. It's heartbreaking. T_T

Mrs. Lee bursted her tears as she smiled joyfully, she hugged Taeyeon back. It's very heartwarming to see them like this, they really love each other as family even if not by blood.

"I will miss you too young-" Mrs. Lee paused "I will miss you too Erika, my daughter. I love you so much."

Taeyeon buried her face on Mrs. Lee's chest as she kept crying loud. Mrs. Lee was rubbing her back and hushed.

I can feel that my heart began to melt at the sight, it just shows how their bond was strong.

Taeyeon pulled away and briskly wiped her tears "You should go now"

Mrs. Lee nodded and smiled, though it's not really a smile "Okay... See you after two months." She bowed down at Taeyeon then she glanced at me and said goodbye.

Mrs. Lee turned around, she walked outside and the guard opened the back door of the car. Once again... before she climbed in the car, she glanced at us and smiled sincerely.

Taeyeon has her stoic face and the car started to move away until it disappeared in our sight. I looked at Taeyeon, tears were flowing down from her eyes. I don't like seeing her like this.

I turned Taeyeon's body to me by pushing her shoulder then I wrapped my arms around her neck.

"I feel left out Tiffany, she's all I have... I know that she'll be back soon but this is the first time that we'll be apart. I can't control my feelings Tiffany." Her voice was weak and it's shaking.

I patted the back of her head "Don't worry Tae, I will take care of you. I'm here for you." That's from the bottom of my heart, it's not like, just to soothe her.

Taeyeon muted and she didn't move so I pulled away to face her. Her eyes were red and I thought it'll bleed anytime. I showed my concern to her as I softened my eyes looking at her.

"I'm glad that you're here Tiffany, I'm comfortable knowing that you're around. Feel at home... Good luck to your new job as My Lady." Taeyeon said with her husky voice then she walked in the house. I was left there, I know she needs time to think.

I walked in the house and closed the door. I sat on the couch in the living room and opened the small notebook. I read it all and tried to memorize it. It's not too many though.

I just need to buy groceries, it was listed... to cook and clean the rooms. Just rooms? Not the house? Oh it's here. Mrs. Lee said that they have maids to clean the house every other day and gardeners. She also put the names in here. That's it? That's my job? And I will earn 500,000 won a week with this? Seriously??

I got her number and I texted her, she instantly replied. Gosh, she sent pictures of all employees here with their names. I bet she's really worried though she already said Taeyeon knows them.

Oh! Mrs. Lee gave me uniforms but I didn't see it yet. Maybe I should change now. So I stood up and went to the kitchen. I saw the uniforms on the table. I grabbed it then walked in the bathroom.

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Taeyeon was sitting on the couch waiting for me in the living room. Gosh, what's this? I can't show her that I'm wearing this? It's... It's... Too sexy. I feel awkward. It's like typical Japanese maid costume.

I didn't know that Mrs. Lee is a fan of anime huh? The skirt was too short and fitted to me. However, I feel like I'm a cosplayer though.

"Tiffany, Lady Hwang can you come out from the kitchen now??" Taeyeon shouted. Ughh!!! This is my job, okay... I will come out now.

Then I walked out from the kitchen and met Taeyeon in the living room. I stopped in front of her as I ducked. I know she's staring at me from my feet up to my head.

"Young master Taeyeon, what can I do for you? I'll do anything that you want to the best of my knowledge." I politely said then glanced at her. She frowned with my remarks.

She didn't say anything as she kept staring at me. I'm so nervous, and I feel the heat on my face. Maybe I'm so red like a tomato now.

"Young master-"

Then Taeyeon laughed out loud, she's like an ahjumma. Tss... I remember my landlord, she texted me early in the morning that I must pay her later before 8 pm or else she will pack my things and throw it outside.

"Tiffany what's that? Why did you wear like that?" Taeyeon managed to say between her laughs.

I huffed "This is my uniform, Mrs. Lee said that I need to wear this when I'm here so that all people here will recognize me as the temporary major-domo." I explained as I pouted, why she's laughing? I'm still beautiful even if I wear this.

"Nah, you don't have to do that. I will just introduce you to them tomorrow." Taeyeon chuckled, I rolled my eyes.

"And Tiffany, please... Just call me Taeyeon. I'm comfortable with that." Taeyeon sweetly said. I stared at her, she's wearing navy blue strapless dress. I can see her smooth milky white skin. She's a goddess like what people said about Erika. She's very appealing and her black hair was really matched to her.

"Okay Taeyeon"

"Good, so can you cook for us? Early dinner my Lady Pani?" Pani? She called me Pani? "Starting today I will call you Pani, Tippani is so long." She pouted. With that simple pout, it's so cuteee.

I laughed softly with that Pani, I find it cute "If that's what you want Tae"

"Tae? Hmm... That's cool. So you also gave me a nickname." Ohh, I didn't mean that but Tae is cute too.

"Yes and I'm the only one who can call you like that." I sternly said.

"Whoa, possessive much? I like it." Then she grinned. Whoohoo... It's getting hot in here. I fanned my hands at my face.

"Huh? What's wrong Pani?" Taeyeon stood up and inched forward to me.

"N-nothing, what d-do you want for di-dinner?" I stuttered, what the heck?

"Anything, I will eat anything you cook for me Pani." She has a sweet mouth and it makes me want to eat it. I shook my head vigorously, what am I thinking? Erase that!

"Okay, I will cook now!" I said rapidly and ran towards the kitchen. Sighed. I need to escape there.

Then I looked around the kitchen cabinets and be familiarized with the stuffs there. I was amazed by their utensils. There were a lot and I think it's complete set. Even the stock foods and their refrigerator was full of different kind of frozen foods and drinks.

They're surely rich, I mean just Taeyeon. She has everything. I think even if she don't study and work, she can live her whole life without struggles. I mean, she can do everything she want with her money and power. Hmm, should I ask her for help? 130,000 won is just nothing to her right? Right. I'll ask her later, I need to be shameless for awhile. She will understand me if I explain to her my situation and we're friends now.

I shook my head to clear all the things in my head, I need to cook for dinner and I'll make the best dinner for us that she will forget her name. 

*****

So I'm done cooking our meals for dinner. I prepared Bulgogi or marinated slices of beef on a stove-top griddle as I said the kitchen has complete stuffs. I also cooked Ramen soup, spicy friend chicken and of course bibimbap or warm white topped with namul (sautéed and seasoned) and gochujang (chili pepper paste),soy sauce, or doenjang (a fermented soybean paste).

Me and Taeyeon were sitting opposite side of the table, her eyes widened seeing the foods on the table.

"Waaah daebak~! All looks good and delicious!" Taeyeon exclaimed. And I proudly nodded.

"You're really great Pani, good job."

"Thank you then... Anyway since I got back here, I studied how to cook different Korean dishes." It's not that hard because when I was a little I used to cook for my father.

"You're almost good at everything Pani, you're really amazing." Taeyeon sincerely said, and I was like, oh goshh... I know I'm blushing!! Then she smiled "Let's eat now!"

"Is it okay that I will eat with you?" I asked, she still my boss.

"Of course! What are you thinking huh? And I don't eat alone." Taeyeon pouted. I seriously wanted to pinch her cheeks. Ughh!

"Okay, let's eat Tae" I took the chopsticks.

While we're eating dinner, we continued to talk as close friends. She explained some rules here, she also told me that she's managing a jewelry shop here in Seoul. I know that, she's Erika and she owned Soshi Jewelry Shop. It's the most famous jewelry shop here in the country. She's really smart to handle it while studying.

I sighed, I'm waiting for the right timing to ask her for help. I'm quite nervous and I'm really shy but I need to eat all my pride or I'll be homeless.

"It's not that hard to handle the business because I have my assistant manager to help me and also Auntie Hyo. Auntie Hyo has her master's degree in Business Administration." Oh, that's why Mrs. Lee is like that. She's an educated woman but why would she stay here as major-domo if she could be better than this? Hmm, maybe she really loves Taeyeon. I salute her though and I would do the same.

"Pani, are you okay?" Taeyeon put down her chopsticks and crossed her arms on the table "You look disturbed".

"Actually, umm... I have a..." I paused "I have a problem Tae." I put down the chopsticks then folded my hands in my lap.

"What is it?" 

"I hope you can help me?" I lowered my head.

"If I can, say it."

"I-I need... I need money" I mumbled.

"You need what? Pardon, I didn't hear it."

"Can I borrow money?" This is awkward, I'm kinda tense.

"Ohh..."

"Just 130,000 won, you can deduct it to my salary. Please I need it now or else my landlord will gonna kick me out of her apartment." I pleaded as I looked up to her.

"So you need to pay for your landlord?" She asked.

"Yes or I'll be homeless please"

Taeyeon didn't say anything, she's spacing out.

"Tae-"

"I'm sorry but I can't" What? She will not help me? Oh no. "I said it before Tiffany, I don't trust you." Rude. I know that, she didn't have to say it over and over. "And it's money that involved. You just started working here and we will pay you after 6 days." Is she saying something? I can't hear her.

I remained silent, I'm really speechless. I thought we're friends and she cares for me but now what? I'm really hurt and disappointed.

Taeyeon stood up and drank a glass of water. She didn't say anything and walked out.

"What will I do now?" I muttered to myself, I'm helpless. Nothing's changed.

I texted my landlord and asked her for a week extension. And I promise to give her 500,000 won. I hope she will agree. I cleaned all the dirty dishes, I'm not in myself worrying what will happen when I get home. Is that a home? No but it's where I stay. My landlord didn't reply so I was so anxious about it.

I finished my work there, it's already 8 pm. I looked around but I didn't see Taeyeon. Maybe she's in her room, I tried to knock but she didn't answer so I decided to go home.

I'm still hurt, she's my only friend, I trust her but she left me hanging. I was walking at the street and cried because I can't take it anymore. I don't care about people glancing at me. I'm so weak and I feel worthless. Why is this happening to me? Is this my karma for bullying? But how about the people who bullied me? Did they also get their karma? I pity myself for this. Sometimes, I just want to end all of these shits... to end permanently.

I've reached the building of my apartment and I saw my belongings at the entrance. Fvck. The ahjumma kicked me out. I took all my stuffs and stepped out of the building but I stopped because where will I go? None. There's no one who can help me. I don't want to bother my boss Sooyoung again, she did too much for me. I don't have the face to ask her again for a favor.

As my legs became weak, my butt fell on the ground and tears were shimmered in my eyes.

"I'm hopeless..." I hugged my knees and leaned my forehead on it.

"I just wanna die!"

*****

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