La Cha Ta cafe

I'm Richer than My Boss

 

The 22-year old Sulli Choi strutted her way towards the mall's exit, one of those properties owned by her stern grandfather. A tall man fumbled behind her like a dog, holding at least 10 shopping bags on each hand.

"Miss Sulli, please wait for me!" Kwangsoo pleaded. The burden he’s carrying was reflecting on his face, looking like all the misfortunes in the world was thrown upon the giraffe.

She ignored her driver's plea as she continued walking towards the black Mercedez-Benz in the parking lot. The helpless man was eased of his burden as he finally loaded the car's trunk with all of her boss' shopping bags. He opened the backdoor afterwards for Sulli to sit in the backseat.

"Let's go to La Cha Ta café," Sulli instructed her driver as the car went out of the mall's premises and joined Seoul's traffic.

“Miss, it’s already 5:50. Let me just remind you that we need to be home by 6 pm or else your grandfather will-“

“Just do as I say, Kwangsoo. We should be there at 6 pm.” Sulli insisted even though she knew her grandfather’s temper whenever she comes home past her curfew.

Please help me God. I need my job! Kwangsoo sighed and shut his mouth after his words were cut by Sulli’s stubbornness.

The young lady turned her attention to her phone and started calling her friend, Jiyoung.

 


 

“Oh no! That old man’s gonna get mad at me again! Why did Mrs. Park need to let me deliver those jajangmyun at the last minute?” The 22-year old Minho Choi complained as he was biking to his next workplace, late for his next job. “That stingy man will deduct my salary for sure!” He added as he turned at the corner of the road where La Cha Ta café is located.

It was already 5:55 pm when he checked his wristwatch. ! 25 minutes late!

“Yah, Minho Choi! Where in the world were you? You know that you should be here almost half an hour ago, right? Go change into your uniform, customers are waiting!” Mr. Kang roared at the latecomer. Minho hurriedly proceeded to the employees’ room to change.

“Yeah right. Where are those waiting customers he was saying?” Minho muttered while he wore his long-sleeved white polo shirt, the standard uniform for waiters and baristas.

“You better shut up, hyung. The old man might hear you. It’s also your loss when he deducts your pay.” His fellow co-worker, Taemin, reminded.

“Choi! Why are you taking so long! Hurry up!” His boss barked once again.

“Arasseo! I’m coming!”

 


 

Sulli checked her diamond-studded wristwatch. “Oh, it’s exactly 6 pm,” she said with amazement as they arrived at the front of La Cha Ta café. Kwangsoo opened the backdoor once again and Sulli alighted from the car.

She went inside the coffee shop and looked around whether Jiyoung was already seated somewhere. With no traces of her friend, Sulli decided to choose a table for two at the left side near the entrance and started calling her friend on the phone again.

“Wow! A goddess has come!” Taemin went to dreamland as he saw Sulli entering the coffee shop.

“Taemin Lee, stop with your fanboying and get the customer’s order, will you?” Minho was busy with the coffee machine, not minding the new customer.

“Jiyoung-ah, why are you not answering your phone?” Sulli was getting worried. Jiyoung was not answering her phone since she started calling her 10 minutes ago. “She’s usually not like this, what could have happened to her?”

Taemin went to the new customer. “Good evening, madame. Would you like to see our menu?” He flashed his cute smile as he handed the menu to Sulli.

“I’ll get a Grande Mocha Frappe,” Sulli said after browsing the café’s menu.

“May I know your name, ma’am?” asked Taemin. Oh yeah I’ll get to know her name!

Uninterested with the young man’s warm reception, she replied and gave her name and returned her attention to her phone, still waiting for Jiyoung’s response.

After endless rings, at last she heard someone answering!

“Jiyoung-ah, finally you picked up! What is exactly happening to you and you’re still not here?” she said loudly enough to express her worry and irritation but not to the point of making a scene.

“Ssul, I’m really, really, really sorry for not answering your calls! There’s just something going on in our house right now so I can’t just leave. I’m really really really sorry!” Jiyoung explained, feeling greatly apologetic.

“Your house is not far from here, right? I’ll just go to your house. I might be able to help.” Sulli offered, her worry for her friend increasing.

“You don’t need to, Ssul! I’m really really really sorry! I need to hang up now. Bye!”

“But wait-“ Suddenly her friend on the other line cut their call. What is happening to you, Jiyoung?

 

“One Grande Mocha Frappe for Miss… Sulli?”

 


 

“Hyung, I got her name! Sulli. What a beautiful name for a goddess!” Taemin excitedly reported to Minho who seemed uninterested.

“Yeah, yeah, just please tell me the order,” he seriously replied instead of entertaining Taemin’s story.

“Aish, fine, fine, one Grande Mocha Frappe it is,” Taemin said with slight disappointment from his tone.

“Taemin, one Mocha Frappe done!” Minho said minutes after brewing the drink.

“Hyung, can you sub for me first? We only have few customers and I really need to use the bathroom now!” Taemin requested with urgency.

“Alright, alright, what table is it?”

“It’s table 2, thanks, hyung!” Taemin hurriedly went to the washroom.

“Hmmm, table 2 on the left…” Minho became speechless when she saw the lady sitting at table 2. Taemin was right.

He regained his composure and walked towards the customer.

 

“One Grande Mocha Frappe for Miss… Sulli?”

 



A/N: Hi Guys! For those who are not familiar, "Giraffe" is an inside joke for Lee Kwangsoo in Running Man, a variety show in SK. He is called giraffe by his co-hosts due to his tall physique.

I'm so sorry for the very short chapter! I'll make sure to write longer next time. Thanks for reading!

 

 

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stekatta
#1
Chapter 8: The drunk kiss reminded me a little bit of TTBY, but with more angst attached. ;-) Reading this again, I found it interesting that he would kiss her at the moment when he's thinking about two sad things: (1) the death of his parents, and (2) not being able to confess to Seohyun because of that. I could see him passing out and landing on her in a precarious position, sure, but kissing, I'm not sure about that. Maybe the alcohol he consumed was just super strong, huh? :) Still, any excuse to see Minho and Sulli kiss is always welcome in my book. ;-)

Also, about Sulli -- I'm surprised she's so concerned about him. I mean, is she genuinely a caring person, or does she feel obligated to listen to him because she's living in his house? It would be nice to know a little bit of background of her personality. Hmm...I had more notes, but they can be explained away by the circumstances the characters are in. ;-) heheh... I hope these comments are enough for you. Looking forward to the next update. Authornim, hwaiting!
MinsullianLover #2
Chapter 8: I loooooove your story hope Sulli and Minho go to family day together, please update soon Authornim, can't wait for the next chapter!!!
rie-cha #3
Chapter 8: i like your story. i hope sulli and minho will join the family day together. and please update soon
cccouple #4
hi I really love your stories,i may not comment on them but definitely waiting always for an update.fighting on the next chapters!!!
merrysul #5
Chapter 8: I loved the update!
they are now a little closer, you are good at writing, please follow grasping .. I love your story and look forward to your next update: D
I hope our beloved minsul have moments of , serious devertido also see in history to fight for sulli love minho, to women you know: P update soon please!
kimipuys #6
Chapter 8: Cant wait when minsul come to yoogeun school,i think sulli will jealous kekekek.thanks
samsomnear
#7
Chapter 8: Aww seems Minho listened to Sulli, that's why he agreed to join the family day. I hope Sulli will join them as well. I really love their communication in the house. Lol, Minho sometimes can be funny and likely cute when he blushed. I think their families might have connection.

Thanks authornim. I know how you feel abt our otp is continuous drought. But I must say your story is really good, I love it and hope you won't abandon it too long. Waiting for the next update :D
MyMinnieHo
#8
Chapter 8: Whoa.... Minho weird behavior after drink it's the same he have in Salamander Guru and To The Beautiful You... Kekekekeke.... I hope they can get closer than before and finally minho want to go to family day in yoogeun school...
daeloof
#9
Chapter 8: eeyyy minho couldnt remember their kiss lol. but thanks to taemin, he helped a lot.
i was laughing when minho asked her about the period XD this is funny, i love it! finally minho wants to attend the family day event. woohoo so curious what will happen at the event :-)
theyre getting closeee, what a cute couple if they were together :-"
thanks and pls update soon mwah
idhaMinSul
#10
Chapter 8: ahay , sull first kiss,
its okay, soon, minho will love you sulli
wait for family day