“One iced caramel macchiato for Sang Heon”

Donghae called the order as he finished preparing the coffee. It was a usual afternoon in the café. There are a few customers chatting, studying or just on their phones. Some are regular customers and some are just visiting the area.

He isn’t always in the coffee shop. He just passed by today to see if there are still enough supplies to last until the end of the week or if he has to order some already. He is also on his way to the grocery to fill in his own food supplies at home.

He already washed his hands and removed his apron. He is getting ready to leave.

“Guys, is there is anything else you need from me?” Donghae asked as he is removing his apron and wiping his wet hands.

“No, boss. We good here. You can leave this to us” Donghae nodded.

“Okay. Just call me if there’s anything.”

“Yes, boss” Donghae wore his bucket hat and mask and headed out.

Donghae took out his phone to look at his grocery list as he went out of the coffee shop. He even almost bumped into someone as he wasn’t looking at his way and too focused on his list. “Oh—sorry!” he didn’t even look up to see the person he almost bumped into.

“All good.” He froze in place. It felt like he knew the voice. Was it Hyukjae?

He was already outside. He stood in place. Contemplating whether he’d go back in and check but the supermarket is closing soon and he has to hurry or he won’t have any dinner for tonight. And it would be impossible for that to be Hyuk. Because why would he be in Mokpo in the first place?

He withdrew the thought from his mind. He proceeded to go to the market and focused on getting his groceries done.

He’s been doing good lately. It has been a year since that afternoon that he saw that article. After that day, he did his best to distract himself. He did all kinds of activities and sports. Going to the beach, fishing, tennis, basketball and of course working out will always be part of it.

He made new friends. He focused on himself. He spent time with family and friends. He feels content with his life now. But of course, he can’t forever avoid seeing him on television or in articles. He doesn’t avoid it anymore. He