Dumbfounded, the girl was now confused more than ever at what to do.

“Does this mean that I finally found a part time job?” she spoke to herself. “But what do I do? I know nothing about this place.” she questioned herself once again.

She was forced to turn around and face the main door when the wind-chime’s melody indicated someone entering the boutique.

“You!” an exclamation left her lips in shock.

There, in front of her, stood the trustee of SNU; No Min Woo.

“Hello.” He faked a shock. “Do I know you? Or should I say, Do you know me?” he added.

“Umm...” Asma slightly scratched her head in thought, “I think I saw you somewhere before.” She finished.

“Anyways, No Min Woo.” He said and brought his hand forward for a shake.

“No, no. My name isn’t No Min Woo” she interrupted, slightly shivering from the cold she felt due to being drenched in the rain from before. Min Woo slightly chuckled at the response from the other.

“I mean, my name is No Min Woo.” He cleared and offered his hand for a shake again. People who’d look at the scene might think ‘Oh! He’s such a gentleman.’ or ‘Oh! He’s so cool.’ And thoughts like those. But it was just him who knew his actual state inside. He was excited, panicking, anticipating for the girl to touch his hands for the first time. But much to his dismay, Asma just slightly bowed her head to greet back instead.

“Asma here.” She said as she raised her head to meet his eyes shyly. Naa, don’t think she’s shy of the charming man in front of her. She was shy due to her short height. Yes. You got it right. Want to hear her thoughts? Here you go.

Asma’s POV

Why on earth is this guy so freaking tall! I feel like such a midget that I can’t help but feel shy and sad at the same time. But somehow, I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere before.

“Excuse me, are you not feeling cold?” he brought me back from my thoughts. Now that he mentioned it, I do feel so super col~d. “Oh! By the way, I guess you are the new employee here?” he added. Wait?

“Are you a regular here?” I asked. He chuckled again. Nice. He’s quite a cheerful person.

“I’m the owner.” He said as he continued chuckling. ....... He’s the owner?!!

“But then, what about that boy who just abandoned me?”

“He’s a part-timer here. We had been looking for a part-timer who could work here during the evenings at around 6pm to 8pm.” He explained. “But I think it’d be best if you dried yourself up right now. You will catch the flu if you don’t dry yourself anytime sooner.” I couldn’t help but nod. It sure is true. Though I love the fact that it’s raining, but I do feel cold and I don’t want to fall sick and miss classes again. He walked into a room behind the counter calmly and soon returned with a soft medium-sized white towel. I just wrapped it around my back, letting the ends rest on my shoulders. I could feel the sudden warmth of the towel on my back but the coldness still remained on the other parts of my body. And I could feel the water dripping down from my wet hair. He half sat on the counter and crossed his hands in front of his chest and just looked at me. I still feel I’ve seen him before.

“Sir, I don’t know if I’m a permanent here. I just happened to enter this place and then that boy handed over the responsibility to me and left without explaining anything.”

“You’re permanent here. As long as you need a job and we need a part-timer, you are welcome here.” And I couldn’t help but smile.

Min Woo’s POV

And she finally smiled. She looks so uncomfortable since the time I entered the boutique. I think I should prepare a few clothes and towels here from now on. Note to self, a personal change room for Asma to be prepared.

“S...sir? I feel like I have seen you before.” She stuttered as she looked on the floor. I understand her not remembering me from the flight but how can she not remember me from yesterday either? But it’s so weird. Just so weird, that I don’t feel angry but find her cute for it. If it were someone else, I’m sure I’d have done some damage to them long back.

“Are you a college student?”

“Yes. In SNU.”

“SNU! I’m the new trustee there. I think you saw me there yesterday.” I noticed her beautiful eyes getting wide as realization hit her after a pause of a few seconds.

“Oh right!! I now remember! I’m so sorry I forgot.” She apologized excitedly, like a little kid really.

“So, should I expect you here from tomorrow?” she nodded vigorously. “From 6 to 8 during evenings?” she happily nodded again. “Every day?” she nodded but then paused in confusion.

“Every day? Don’t I get weekends?” she asked and I think I heard her murmuring something about hanging out with someone....MiNa. I guess she doesn’t realize I can hear her murmurings.

“Well, it’s not such a necessity that you work every day but if you do work during weekends, i can treat that as an overtime and pay you more.” I noticed her zoning out a little, thinking. “Only if you like. No forcing.” I added. I hope she agrees. Seeing her everyday will be a real relaxation to me after all those awful meetings and deals.

“Hmm... can I take some days off when I need them? I promise I won’t take them for no reason. Only when necessary.” I could make out the hesitation in her voice. Oh my girl, if only you knew what I can do for you.

“Deal.” I kept my response short. I don’t really need to say much.

“Thank –Aaachooo— oops!” cuteness alert! What are you doing to me!? Just how much can you make my heart flutter for you Asma? How much? “Sorry.” She bowed her head in embarrassment. And the place was filled with silence apart from the sounds of the rain from outside.

I made sure that the reconstruction of this flower boutique made this place soundproof to the sounds coming from outside unnecessarily. But the sound of this heavy rain couldn’t be blocked, which meant that she couldn’t leave yet. Now, of all times, I really want her to go back to her apartment and dry herself up and have a warm shower so that she doesn’t catch cold and fall sick. And this sound from the heavy rain definitely was not a pleasant news to me at the moment.

“I think I should get going now. Thank you very much sir.” She bowed her head again and turned around.

“But it’s raining heavily outside.” Did I just say that out loud? And I assume that the answer is yes because she turned back to me and smiled, and I just died inside with happiness.

“I love rain.” And I love you. “And my apartment is just a few miles away.” I know that better than anybody else.”And though the first rains are meant to be acid rains but it’s ok since my apartment isn’t really that far.” Did I mention how much I love to see you talk? “So it’s going to be fine.” And her smile reached her eyes. Those eyes I fell in love with the moment I laid mine on them. “I’ll take your leave then sir.”

“Min Woo.” I interrupted. “Just call me Min Woo.”

“B-but, you are my employer.”

“I’m not that old yet to be addressed with a ‘Sir’” I joked. But deep inside, I knew the actual reason. I wanted to hear my name from her lips. Not ‘Oppa’ and all but purely my name.

“O-ok.” She scratched her head lightly. “If you say so, Min Woo-ssi” and she bowed for the last time and turned around to leave.

“Asma-ssi, I could drop you off if you want.” I said hurriedly. Why didn’t I think of it before?!

“It is ok sir” she said as she ran out of the boutique and the wind-chime made a melody due to the impact of the glass door open and close. My good days with you have started as of now, Asmi. Time to get a personal changing room made here.

I typed in a particular number on my Smartphone I’m so familiar with now, “I want a personal changing room prepared in the rose boutique. Make sure it is as good as new by tomorrow afternoon. And I don’t want to hear any excuse.”

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A/N: OK I know this chapter is not all that great and all and I can clearly c that my writing has deteriorated due to this stupid Hiatus. I can't say I'm back for good coz I'm just on a small vacation. But I DO expect feedbacks, you know? I think I can start working on the next chapter now that I got rid of this one. So I hope I c u in the next chapter soon :)