Chapter 1

"Jong Dae! Get your down here!"

You screamed your throat out. You heard a faint reply.

"Why do i have an immature eight year old as my brother? I swear, if he takes a minute longer, i am going to-"

"Going to love me more? Aww, i love you too noona. What's for breakfast?"

Your brother came in, with a huge smile plastered on his face.

He settled down and gestured you to sit down with him.

You took a seat at the small table.

"Aish, this kid. Breakfast is bread and cheese. Here, take your toast."

You handed him his toast, which he took gladly.

"Is noona going to fetch me from school today?"

He said in between bites.

"Nope. I have to work, Jongdae. You can walk home by yourself right?"

He nodded and pumped his fist onto his chest,

"Of course! I am a big boy now, i don't need noona to take me home from school."

You rolled your eyes and looked at your watch.

"Oh my god, Jongdae, hurry up! You're late for school!"

You stood up and ran all over the house to get your bag and dragged your brother out of the house.

You two walked hand in hand, in a briskwalk mode since your brother is going to be late.

You finally arrived to your little brother's school which was just two blocks away.

"Take care of yourself, Jongdae! Don't create trouble. Behave!"

Your brother rolled his eyes and nodded.

"I know i know. Bye~"

he then kissed your cheek and ran off into the school gates before it was closed.

You shook your head in amusement and walked off to your workplace which was five minutes away.

You entered the doors of your workplace and bowed to your manager.

"Good Morning, Ms Choi! I'm not late, am i?"

Ms Choi shook her head.

"You came right on time, as always. Go and put on your uniform and start preparing for opening."

"Ne, Ms Choi."

You went off to change into your work uniform and start to clean the tables.

You turned the sign from Closed to Open.

You went back to the counter and begin to standby for customers to arrive.

One by one, customers begin to arrive and you were all over the place, taking and delivering orders.

To you, giving good service is one of your top priorities.

You flashed on a bright smile and you serve customers happily.

Interacting with them.

Seeing their happy faces after they got their orders seems so satisfactory to you.

After a long day, you glanced at the clock that was placed on the wall.

6.45pm.

Another 15 more mins and you would have to close the shop.

You looked around and you smiled.

There were only a few customers left and suddenly your bestfriend, Hyerin appeared beside you.

"Yah Jina Unnie, I'll go first okay? I need to meet Changsub first. Are you sure you'll be fine on your own to lock up the cafe?"

You smiled and pushed her out of the door.

"Ey~ Don't worry. Unnie can manage it. Now go and have fun on your midnight movie date. See you tomorrow!"

She chuckled and hugged you tight.

"Arraseo unnie. I'll get going first. Take care!"

She crossed the road where a fine gentleman stood there, waiting for his girlfriend to come running into his arms.

You shook your head and sighed.

You turned and went back into the cafe.

All of the customers left and you switched the sign from 'Open' to 'Closed'.

You grabbed a broom and began to sweep the floor.

You cleared all the cups and plates.

You wiped the tables spotless and turned the chairs onto the tables.

You dusted your hands and patted yourself at the back.

"Well done Jina!"

You placed your apron back to your station hook and went to change your shirt.

You locked the cash register and switched off the lights.

You took the keys that were on the counter and walked to the door.

After locking up the cafe, you began to walk back to your small apartment. 

You hummed a song while taking a nice quiet stroll. 

You stopped by a small minimart to get some groceries for breakfast tomorrow.

You fumbled with your keys as you struggled to balance the bags.

Once you were inside your apartment, you switched on your lights. 

You were frightened for a second when you see a tiny head, lying down on the kitchen table.

His books are sprawled around messily, the pencil is still gripped. 

"Aish this kid. Jongdae-ah~! Wake up~! Noona is back!" 

You shook him gently.

His head rosed up and he rubbed his eyes cutely.

"... Ne? Oh... You're back noona?"

You ruffled his head and smiled.

"Aigoo~ Clean up the table. I'll cook dinner okay?"

Jongdae nodded and hopped off the stool, carrying his school stuff into his room.

You put down the bags and started to get dinner ready.