Chapter 4

Silent Sacrifice

Taecyeon text me the next day, telling me that they will have a drama shoot in another few days. The PD gave Dad more extra time to train Beauty. Dad agrees that they can use our house as well. Taecyeon came the night before the drama shoot.

As we had our usual time on the front porch, I asked him what will his next drama scene. "My character is supposed to be a farm boy turned horse racer. So in the drama, your home had become my house." Taecyeon explained.

"Wow, can't believe Dad agreed to do that. He always tries his best to help others without any complaint" I said somehow even more worried about Dad's burden.

"I get it now. You are really like your Dad too. You are trying to help out as much as you can." He said as he smiled at me. "No... I didn't really help much." I replied feeling rather shy again. "Yes, you do. Are you sure your arm is alright now?" He asked me once again. "I told you many times. I'm okay now." I replied.

The next morning, I was already cooking breakfast after I finished my first round of morning chores. Dad asked me to cook more as he offered to prepare a meal for the casts and crew for the whole day. Taecyeon came into the kitchen and immediately helped out without asking.

The crew came early to set up their equipment in our house. The cast of his family arrives one by one. I really can't believe it that those are the actors and actresses that were always seen in dramas. I started to set the table and bring the dishes out when all the cast members had arrived.

Taecyeon came out at last and greeted his seniors as he bowed down. "Yah, Taec so you prepared the food?" Mr. Baek Il Seub who is supposed to be his father in the drama called out. "No, I am only helping out, the daughter of this farm's owner cooked for us all." He said as he pointed to me.

They were thanking me. I just bowed down as low as possible before I went off feeling shy. All the crew had their breakfast too. Dad was eating with them but I felt shy to join in so I ate in the kitchen instead.

Taecyeon came in a while later. "Mmmmm... Timid Mouse, why are you hiding here?" I was sitting at the counter as I continue to eat without saying a word. A sigh came out from his mouth as he moves closer to me.

He was looking at me then he put his thumb on the edge of my mouth wiping some sauce away.

"Tsk...Tsk...Tsk...Messy, Shy and Quiet.” He starts laughing. He sat down and continue to watch me eat.

"Have you eaten yet? " I asked him. "We will be eating soon." He replied.

Just then, he was called as the shoot is about to start. They were being shot while eating their breakfast. I went to watch them from the kitchen. It was nice seeing a make believe big family eating together. It made me wish I had a big family like that too then maybe I won't be so shy and lonely.

I felt somewhat uncomfortable with a big crowd in the house so I sneak out and ride on Harvey out of the farm for a while.

When I came back, Taecyeon and the crew were all gathering there. Taecyeon quickly ran over to me followed by the PD-nim "Where have you been? We were waiting for you!" He raised his voice. I get down from Harvey still unsure of what is happening. He quickly pulled Harvey over impatiently.

Dad spotted me and came over," Why did you take Harvey out! Don't you know they needed him?" Dad scolded me in front of all the crew. I was embarrassed as all eyes were looking at me.

I ran back into the kitchen and start working as there is a load of dishes to be washed before preparing for lunch. I never speak up as I know I was wrong. I forgot that Harvey was chosen for the last shot.

I  was about to finish cooking when Taecyeon showed his face in the kitchen. He helps out as usual but I was keeping silent not wanting to face him. I set the table for lunch and quickly disappear into my room.

I was already lying down on my bed thinking I can hide a little longer. But then there was a knock on my door. "Min, come out, they need to use your room as well," Dad ordered.

"What?" I can only heave a sigh. I walk to the cowshed hoping I would find peace there. I sat down on a stool and was hiding at a corner. After a while, someone came in here as well.

Finally, I took out Cappuccino and ride away from the farm to a place where I always find serenity there. I rode to a higher ground to my secret hiding place. I stay there for a quite a long time but I have to return to farm anyway knowing I have to wash a second load of dishes.

As I arrived back home, I find the crew was at the cowshed and I know they were filming there now. Some of the actors are in the front porch resting. I walked into the kitchen and wash the dishes again. I haven't eaten anything yet so I cook myself some ramen and ate it fast.

After I had finished cleaning up, I sat still near the counter as I don't know where else to go. I dozed off with my head over my arms on the counter.

I must have slept for a long time when I felt a hand tapping on my shoulder. I woke up immediately and found Taecyeon was in front of me. "Are you okay?" He asked. I nodded.

"Sorry," I said softly. "For what?" He looked confused. "Sorry for causing you trouble this morning," I repeated. "I am sorry for yelling at you too." He apologized. "It's okay. I deserved it." I said as I shook my head.

"No, you don't." He said as he touches my hand. I pulled my hands back shyly. "You can come out now, it's already ended." He held my hand and took me out.

All the actors have left. Some of the crew members were still tidying up their equipment. I sat down on the couch feeling a little relief.

"Are you that uncomfortable with all the people here?"

"Maybe because it's usually a little quiet around here, that's why I am not used to it"

"You better get used to it fast. They will be coming back here again." He said as he patted my head.

"Help me later after dinner okay?" He waved his script at me. "You are staying here tonight?" I asked, "Well, I can stay right?" I nodded. "You can spare some time for me, right?" He asked again. I smiled and nodded again.

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Chapter 22: Are you planning on make a sequel? Or at least a bonus chapter(s)?
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please update soon
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Chapter 11: This is cool...keep it up!
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Chapter 1: I like your story : )