Not Him

8

Note: All points of view (still) from Choi Hyunjin

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I set foot slowly inside the house. Lucky the house is unlocked. It could be bad if I can't get in, I don't want to sleep outside.

I just closed the door, heard the sound of footsteps approaching. “from where have you just returned at this hour?” I immediately turned to the direction of the voice. It was oemma. He hasn't slept at this hour, is he deliberately waiting for me to come home? die me! I didn't say anything about working at the cafe.

“a.. i. I'm from Jiyoo's house. There was a college assignment and he helped me.” Said reasoned. I hope oemma believes.

“really? But why don't you call home if you're coming home last night?” now oemma folds her hands on her chest.

“I forgot oemma, my phone battery is also running out. Want a phone how?” say berbasar.

“you can borrow phone Jiyoo.” Oemma is not easy to lie to. What more reason? I have to tell you that Jiyoo's phone went missing in a snatch on the bus. Where does he want to believe?

“Oemma, can't you trust this child of yours?” I tried to put on as bright a face as possible. Who knows if my oemmme will melt.

“actually oemma is hard to trust you. But yes, it is.” He immediately went and stepped into his room. What the fuck is oemma? am I a child who cannot be trusted? Uh, but this time I did lie to him anyway. But it's for the good.

Suddenly oemma turned around again so not into the room, “then it's whose coat? Looks like it's a man's coat.” Oemma pointed at the mentel that Kyuhyun had lent earlier with a suspicious face. Again, die me! What more reason?

I tried hard to rack my brain to find a logical reason. “ini belongs to brother Jiyoo. Jiyoo lent it out of fear I was cold.”

“oh.. yes already. Oemma is going to sleep. Don't forget to lock the door.” Oemma yawned and went into her room. This time really in. I don't think he'll suddenly come out and ask the weird– weird again. I can breathe a sigh of relief now.

I think oemma is really sleepy. He would know for himself that Jiyoo has no older brother, no brother - Jiyoo is an only child. Ah, don't think about it. What matters is that I survived.

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“kata oemmamu, yesterday you came home last night. Is that so Hyunjin?” ask me when we were having breakfast at the dinner table. I immediately choked on the milk that had just entered my throat.

“i. yes. But I'm from Jiyoo's house. Really. appa must trust me.” I said while lifting my two fingers. I'm sorry God, for this alone I have to lie again. Could be bad until they find out I work in a cafe for breaking dishes.

“iya yes. appa believe in you.” I immediately sighed in relief. Appa is more understanding than oemma.

“if from his giraffe it seems he's lying. Just look at him instantly panicking as Appa asks. Appa don't easily trust him.” the mouth of Minho's bucket suddenly just come to talk. He tried to corner me? What kind of a fairy tale is he? Hopefully, Appa will not be affected by his words.

“I didn't lie. Really.. I'm a good boy, appa.” I looked at appa for support.

“iya, appa believe. But the next time you leave until night you have to call us. At least so we don't worry. We're afraid there's nothing with you.”

“it seems like there's no need to worry about noona. No one's gonna kidnap her. He is sold also will not sell.” Said Minho while nibbling on his toast. I glared straight at him.

“Have you never swallowed a spoon of Choi Minho?” I held a spoon in front of his face. It just so happened that he was sitting in front of me.

“appa, oemma, I'm leaving. Annyeong!” Minho quickly took a sip of milk and immediately got up from his seat, then left just like that. I think he's afraid of my threats. Want to dare to fight me? After all, he was still a little dongsaeng who always feared his brother.

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“clean the table there! You don't see it's so dirty?” that demon guard of hell just kept on ruling me. It seems like he never ran out of work for me. There was a little dirty I was immediately in order. “that there, there was a spill of sauce everywhere. That again! hey, you should have brought those dirty dishes to the back.”

I lazily did as he commanded.

“ya! haven't you eaten all day? Why does limp so it works? Excite a little.” He calmly said that while sitting in the chair. Want to know what he's doing? He was delicately sitting around folding his legs like a boss. The cafe is quiet, because lunch is over.

“nona Choi Hyunjin, can't you work better? look at that the table is not clean.” For the first time he called my name correctly.

Infuriated with him, I immediately threw the napkin I used to wipe it rough on the table. “then just do it yourself!”

“ya! don't argue! Just do it quickly!”

“if I don't want to?” I still say with a harsh tone. It's good that he behaves like that to me. I'm not his errand boy.

He stood up from his seat, then approached towards me. “there is no reason to refuse.” He said while touching my forehead. Then with no sin he just left.

With great regret I threw my body into the chair. Fortunately, this cafe is no visitor. “Sabar Choi Hyunjin's. After seven days you won't see her again.” I tried to encourage myself. Let's just say this is one of the trials of life that God gave me.

“you're bickering again with him huh?” said a voice of a namja who had just sat next to me. I think all the employees at this cafe already know that Kyuhyun and I never get along. I only worked here for two days.

“ya, he's a total bitch. Why is everyone able to hold it close by, Jongwoon-ssi?” I asked while looking at the namja.he was indeed quite close to Kyuhyun.

He laughed at my question, “indeed he sucks a little.” Her words chuckled. Mwo's? Little what? “but if you really know him, you will know he is a very good person.” he continued.Thank you, but I do not want to know him too well.

“i think he likes you, so he is.” Jongwoon tilted his head and looked at me trying to convince. Until the world is turned upside down I won't believe it.

“how can you think that? Kyuhyun was very happy to colonize me. There's no way he likes me.”

“just guess. But we never know what's on someone else's mind. It could be that what he did was inversely proportional to his feelings.” This is not a fortune teller, is it? there's no way his guess is right. Jongwoon then stood up. “don't hate him. Or later the hate will turn into love.“ he patted my shoulder briefly and immediately left. What's he talking about? How strange.

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We lined up neatly along the entrance to welcome the arrival of Mr. Lee – owner of this cafe. My legs have been cramping because of standing continue. “ will until when the hell are we waiting for him? Why haven't you come yet? I've been sore since I've been standing here.”

“don't be chatty! Just being told to stand up you can still protest. Is your life all you spend complaining about?” Kyuhyun who was standing next to me immediately scolded me. Can't this guy just not nag me once? He now looked more like that chatty oemmmaku.

“all right, I'll shut up.” I moved my fingers near my lips, making a gesture as if I was locking my mouth. I'd better shut up so he'll shut up too. I'm tired of hearing him keep nagging.

Shortly after, a luxury car stopped right in front of the cafe. We were all getting ready to give our welcome. I didn't get to see the guy who got out of the car, because we all just bent down as soon as he got out of the car.

“welcome Lee sajangnim!” our choir as soon as that guy walks into the cafe. I glanced at him a little as he passed by. He was not alone, there was someone else behind him. When they passed, we immediately returned to our original position.

“ah, lawyer. Though just a short bow my shoulder has hurt like this.” I patted my shoulder which felt like I was carrying around sacks of rice. Kyuhyun immediately glanced at me sharply as soon as he heard me complain back. I turned to him and showed both my fingers a sign I didn't want to make a fuss with him.

“welcome back. How was your trip to Japan sajangnim?” welcome Manager Park to Lee sajangnim's.

“my news is good, the journey is smooth. The branch we just opened there was quite successful.” Said Lee sajangnim while welcoming the position of Park's manager. Waw! I think he is a very successful person, the proof is that he opened a branch in Japan.

“How is the state of this cafe Manager Park? I haven't been here in a long time.”

“so far. everything is smooth.” Answer Manager Park. “ini.. is he young master Lee?” he pointed to the person who had been standing next to Lee sajangnim. I couldn't see his face because he turned his back on us here.

“annyeonghaseyo, managers. Long time no see.” The man was polite.

“ah, it is true young master Lee. You're getting older. Last time I saw you you were still in your SMU uniform. Right?” manager Park laughed crisply, as did the other two people.

Lee sajangnim then turned to face us - the employees who had bowed to welcome his arrival. “it looks like there are some new employees. There are new faces I've never met.” He smiled at all of us.

“can you introduce yourself? So I can remember the names of my employees.” Ask a friendly. “oh yes, I also want to introduce my grandson. He's probably going to continue my efforts later.” Lee sajangnim patted gently on the shoulder of the young man who was still turning his back on us, he then turned around. And I'm sure my eyes have been glaring wide now I know who Lee's grandson sajangnim is.

“annyeonghaseyo, Lee Donghae. Please help.”

“Ne!” everyone nodded back, except me. I'm still too shocked to know he's here. Kyuhyun casually pulled my head to come down. This basic him.

Donghae seemed surprised to see me too, but then he put on a fair expression as possible. I try not to look at him. Could die if he complained to my parents.

“my Kim Ryeowook. The new chef's here. Annyonghaseyo. Kindly her guidance” Ryeowook instantly bowed briefly. He's new, too, but he's two days ahead of me.

Now it's my turn. “me.. Choi's.. Hyunjin´s. Please bmbingannya.” With my heart still beating, I bowed briefly. Donghae, pretend not to know me.

“how are you guys working here? is it fun?” lee sajangnim asked with hospitality.

Ryeowook nodded with a smile, “all colleagues here are good at us.”

“ne, of course.” I smile with. Of course it would be nice here if Kyuhyun didn't treat me like his errand boy.

“Then you guys get back to work.” Manager Park gave us orders. “You want to get around sajangnim?” he asked Lee sajangnim and replied to the nod from the old man.