Chapter 2 Café Macchiato

Meeting Mr. Serendipity

-‘Hey let's go to the karaoke so Minhee can relax and forget about that stupid guy’- After the bell rang Soo young enthusiastically suggested having fun.

-‘Sorry guys, you know I have to work today’- Anyone could notice my tiredness watchting  my weak effort to swing my backpack onto my shoulder but as Soo young is the childish type, she whined for a while until she gave up.

Auntie and uncle have a little colorful coffee shop in which I work as a waiter and a barista. Obviously, my studies don't let me have job that requires my presence every day, I just go there some days and most of the time before the afternoon.

-‘Eh? You are not angry?!’ - My voice resounded in the empty coffee shop.

-‘Aigoo you are making me look as if I were an evil woman who would slap you in your cute face’- She is smiling, and even pinching my face. This day is turning stranger as the time passes

-‘No, I just didn't want to disappoint you and since it was your favorite one’-

-‘Minhee yah’- Uncle appears and takes pot of sugar- ‘We won't ever be disappointed on you. You have been working here and helping us for so long without any problem. How could I not feel proud of you? Oh! I think I will prepare the pancakes’ - As sooth as his voice he silently comes back to the kitchen.

-‘Are you okay? Does your leg hurt? After hitting a thief...my niece is really scary’ - She chuckled

-‘I am okay, and you don't need to pay me today, just a compensation for the book, because it is obvious that can't get the autograph...’-

-‘Aigoo it doesn't matter, I can try to get that sign ag-’- The sound of someone entering inside interrupted our conversation. A tall man wearing a big hat. We are a bit far from the door so I can't see his face -‘Welcome the client, don't worry okay? I will help your uncle’- I nodded

-‘Welcome’ - I just bowed to this man who is distracted by the flowers near the windows.

-‘These flowers are new, aren’t they?’ - When he glanced over I could identify his aspect.

-‘You are...’- He just smiled at my flabbergasted reaction.

-‘We met again kiddo’ – The same smirk.

Fate? Destiny?....just bad luck I think.

I only let out a sigh that displays all the thoughts in my mind right now.

- ‘Which place would you like to seat? It is empty at this time’ - I tried to treat him as gentle as possible.

-‘I think there is okay’ - He chose a table next to the counter near the coffee machine -‘I would like to see you preparing the coffee’ - I nodded but inside I just want to kick something...preferably his face- ‘I want a caramel macchiato with  more sugar please.’ - Both of us are acting as if we didn't know each other, just normally but I feel this act won't last longer - ‘Hey, I thought you would explode in front of me whining about your precious book’ - His tone of 'I know everything kiddo' interrumpts the peace while I prepare his order. If I had done that you surely would have say something like 'How rude way to treat a customer’ I am not stupid.

-‘Treating our clients unrespectfully goes against my principles’ - I just answered in a serious tone, making him chuckle

-‘You are quite a mature girl, aren't you? You don't seem to be a 16-year old teenanger at all.’ - I couldn’t help but look at him in surprise. How does he know my age?-'I have been wondering, did you like that book? A lot of people say it was a really good one, but you are not like the rest of the people, was as you expected it to be?’-

-' Well, that novel has been useful'- Distracted by all the ingradients I have to use, I answer sincerely.

-‘I have never heard a person using the adjective “useful” in this situation’- I can't guess if he is surprised or confused, maybe a combination of both.

-‘My aunt said I should read it, since I like drawing and this book has detailed descriptions I thought it wasn't a bad idea, and I like the protagonist, I mean he is a fashion designer who has strange extravagant but amazing ideas ’ - He is listening me carefully.- ‘I have always considered being a fashion designer so I, somehow, can understand his feelings, probably. His way to see the world can sound negative, but I am sure that is not the true meaning, I think he appreciates all the things around him’- Inside me, I just wish he could understand what I mean and doesn't make fun of my apassionated opinion.

-‘That's quite interesting, well, you are really interesting’ - This time, his smile is sincere - ‘Before I forget, I should give you what I promised, shouldn't I? Come here’ - He takes a book from his briefcase, while I get out from the counter to approach him, and he hands it to me. I can't believe it...did he get the autograph so quickly? I stayed standing there looking the book.

-‘The author's sign isn't here’ - He lied. I knew it.

- ‘I forgot it. Don't worry I didn't lie. I said I would get it and so I will’ - I blinked. Okay, officially, this dude is scary. It is as if he knew all my thoughts.-‘It is easy to read all your thoughts through you expressions, you know’ - He searched something in his suitcase while I shake my head slightly.

-‘Ha? Nevermind' - I am trying to relax and think my words carefully-'How could you forget?’ – I can’t keep going with this polite act towards someone who is teasing me. Well, at least he returned the book. But I feel uneasy towards him

-‘Give me the book’ - I couldn't help but frown when he extended his hand towards me. I just give it to him - ‘Did you wanted the author's sign, didn't you? well here you have’- He took out a expensive-looking pen and signed it as if he was a CEO authorizing an important contract. Then he stands up and gives the novel back to me.

What kind of joke is this?

-‘Kim Donghyun, 27 years old and author of 'The time of the sky' Nice to meet you’ - He introduce himself seriously but in an arrogant way too. Kim Donghyun?....

Before I could split anything rude, the coffee machine's sound attracts my attention.

-‘Omo! Donghyun goon, why are you here so early?’ - I hear my aunt's excited voice behind me. Okay... and now they know each other... God...What a headache. -‘Minhee, he is the author of “The time of the sky”. He sometimes comes here in the afternoon when you are not working. Her mom and I were bestfriends at high school’ -

-‘Ahjumma, Minhee and I met this morning in the thief incident. It was my fault that your novel ended ruined, that's why I came here to give her a new one’-

-‘Aigoo, you didn't have to do that and I am glad both of you are okay. I was here just to get this tissues, I should help uncle again. We can discuss about the details later. Say hi to your mother for me’- This is the first time I have seen her so…like those ahjummas from k dramas.

Remembering that the coffee was ready, I told Donghyun sshi to wait for me to add the final details. Do you know why I enjoy this most of the time? Due to the opportunity to make art in a coffee cup. Millions of cute things made of cream like this little kitten that resembles me a little cat that always visits me every thursday. Just a little detail and finished.

- ‘Your leg still hurts, right?’ – Well, I keep walking a bit strangely in order not to do much effort with my ankle.

- ‘It's okay’ - I walk to his table and I put the cup on it. But as fast as the wind, he takes my arm and approaches his face near mine stadling me.-‘Wha-?’- This guy looking me gives me goosebumps...so creepy.

-‘Huh? Even when I look at you like this you keep that cool expression of yours. You should feel a bit embarrased at least..You're not fun at all’-

-‘Maybe your eyes can have that effect on other people but not me’ - I tried to get rid of his grip but after a bad movement the pain on my ankle goes deeper making me lost the balance. Bam!

My expectations of the fall were different from the reality but the main reason for that was Donghyun sshi. Even though it happened in a second he jumped to help me. His arm was the pillow which avoided the painful downfall.

-‘Are you okay?’ - I nodded. -‘That's goaghh’ -He moaned in pain and took his hand. I worried checked his waist which looked like it twisted. How could this happened? Wait wait....He can't be injure just like that, I mean, Who twists his waist protecting someone from a silly fall?! 

-‘It seems a bit troublesome but after one month your waist and fingers will be better than before. But don't use your hand, your finger isn't in good state to move freely.’ – Inside the doctor’consultory she explained Dongyun sshi’s hand problem smiling. I feel relieved and glad hearing her words. I expected something worse, I remember the sound of his waist twitching...how unpleasant.

-‘But doctor, I am a writer I use my hands to write’ - Right! I forgot about that fact due to all the messy commotion.

-‘Sorry, nothing of moving your injured hand.  I am sure your assistant can write for you’ – Judging by her look towards me, she supposed I was his assistant.

-‘I am not his assistant but anyway, thank you doctor’ - I bowed to her.

-‘It was nothing, but remember, don’t use your hand unless you want to make the damage worse’- After waving off, the sound of the crowd street began to be heard when we were closer to the exit.

-‘Now that we are out, should I get you a taxi?’-

-‘No, I will accompany you to the coffee shop, since it is near’ - He seems quite angry but at least I don't have to deal with that arrogance for the time being- ‘let’s walk’-

-‘Sorry’ – I don’t wish to look at his face, I am not in the mood to hear his scolding either-.‘It was in part my fault’-

-‘Yes, you are heavier than I thought’ - But the annoyance is still there - ‘You should take responsibility, you know?’ - Ha? Responsibility? His pace is so swift that I have to accelerate making me walk more strangely.

-‘Hey! If it wasn't because of your joke, this wouldn't happen either and how the hell will I take that responsibility?’- Just don't surpass the line ahjusshi. My boorish behaviour is the proof of my auto control disappearing due to all the annoyance I am feeling.

-‘Isn't it obvious? Being my assistant, You will be my right hand, writing my stories and just helping me’-

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Minhee's aunt and Donghyun's mother were fan of Boyfriend even before they debuted (?..no? no?.......okay ╮(╯▽╰)╭
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mrmystery #1
Chapter 1: chapter 2 please