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CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE

8 am

"Hey, Taemin!" I greeted the blonde boy, who was looking for his employers to work.

"Hi, Jihye! Ready for another workday?" He slightly hugged me from the side.

"Readier than ever." I smiled and went to wear my apron.

10 am

"Thank you! Come again." I smiled at the leaving client only to serve another one.

"Hello, welcome. May I have your order." I got ready to listen.

"Yeah, um- one Americano and your phone number, please." He smirked.

I cleared my throat, preventing a smile to creep on my face, "I'm afraid that is not in our menu sir."

"What a shame." He smirked and left to find a seat after paying.

1 pm

I was looking for coffee in the storage when suddenly-

"I will never leave you."

"Do you trust me?"

"I will protect you."

"I love you, Jihye."

My head started to spin and I dropped some products from the shelves, trying to gain my balance again.

His voice...

Familiar...

Too familiar...

I grabbed my head with my palms.

The door suddenly opened, "Jihye! Oh my god, are you okay? What happened?" Taemin held my hands.

"Uh- I suddenly felt nauseous. That's all, I'm fine." I assured him.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, let's get to work." I grabbed the coffee I came for and left the storage with Taemin and unnecessary thoughts in my head.

6 pm

"Jihye, your shift is off," My co-worker informed. Oh, thank god.

"Okay! Thanks." I took my apron off and wore my coat.

Leaving the cafe, I heard a familiar voice.

"Hey!" I turned around.

"We already greeted each other today." I smiled.

"Oh, really? Were you perhaps the beautiful girl that took my order?"

"You don't give up, do you?" I narrowed my eyes.

He shook his head, "Nope. Don't even hope to get rid of me." He smiled charmingly.

"I'm Daniel." I shook his hand, "Nice to meet you."

"You're not gonna tell me your name?" He asked amused.

"Since you don't give up, you can find out yourself." I kept my head high.

He chuckled, "Hard to get, I like it." I laughed with him.

"Ice cream?" He asked.

"Sounds wonderful." I smiled.

"This way m'lady." He stretched his hand, showing the way. I bowed playfully and thanked him.

8 pm

"Are you not scared of me?" He suddenly asked.

"Should I be?" I looked at him, smiling.

"It's just. What if I'm a killer or a maniac?" He asked. For real, why did I trust him so easily.

"Your aura is really warm and friendly. I doubt you would be any harm." I shrugged.

He patted my head and chuckled, "Be cautious and careful, okay." I saluted, "Yes, sir." He laughed at my actions. "Cute."

"Oh, wow. We've been hanging out for two hours already." I tracked time with my wrist-watch.

"Should I walk you home?"

I nodded as a yes.

"So, will you give me your number?" He smiled.

"Maybe? We're here." I stood beside my house.

He nodded, "At least can I walk you to work tomorrow?"

I giggled, "Sure. Be here at seven-thirty."

"Okay." He opened his arm, expecting a hug. I embraced him for a second, in the meantime putting a little paper in his pocket with my phone number.

I smiled and entered my house, not knowing we weren't alone outside.

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