Chapter 1





“Thirty dollar short.”Seohyun wanted to cry. Rent will be due tomorrow and she’s still short of funds, ‘This is pathetic!’She thought to herself, ‘I’m already working two jobs and I still can’t make ends meet.’

The doorbell rang as a new customer walked into the restaurant where Seohyun works. She immediately forgot about her financial difficulties when she saw an elegantly dressed young man walk in.

“Good evening, sir.” Seohyun greeted politely, barely stopping herself from drooling over the handsome customer.

“Table for one?” She said, hoping that this man didn’t have a date with him.

“That will be fine.” The man answered curtly.

‘Yes.’ Seohyun thought gleefully, ‘No date, I get him all to myself. Besides, he looks like he can afford to leave a big tip.’

Giving her most friendly and kind smile, Seohyun led the man to a secluded spot of the posh restaurant. After giving the menu and taking the drink order, Seohyun walked away to give the customer time to decide on his dinner. She felt a little uneasy because she sensed that the man was studying her intently. She sneaked a look at the customer but he was busy studying the menu, ‘Hyun!’ She scolded herself, ‘Stop your over active imagination and concentrate on serving the customer! Remember, the better the service, the bigger the tip!’

“Are you ready to order?”

The man looked like he had made up his mind. He surprised her by giving a heart-stopping smile, “Yes, I’m ready but first, what’s your name?”

Seohyun blushed furiously and shyly said, “Seohyun. Seo Joohyun.”

Seohyun almost fainted as the man’s smile got even more brilliant, “It’s my pleasure to meet such a lovely lady.” 

The man said, “Tell me, are you seeing anyone?”

“That’s a little too personal, mister.” Seohyun smiled as she answered the man, “Besides, I don’t even know your name.”

“That can be easily taken care of.” The man said, “My name’s Yonghwa.” 


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It’s been weeks since that fateful day when Seohyun met her knight in shining armor at the restaurant. She would still get a warm fluttery feeling in her stomach every time she would recall what happened that night. She can’t believe he actually wanted to wait and take her home. Of course, not knowing the guy, she had refused. He actually even left a hundred dollar tip for his meal. Afterwards, he would arrive at five, when most of the crowd was gone and eat and chat with Seohyun. He was always very polite, well-mannered and charming. After a week, she finally consented to go watch a movie with him on her only day off from both of her jobs. They had a great time.

Gradually, their relationship s