Dappled Light [2yeon]

Chapter 4

Ground floor, Polaris co-op

"Good morning." The first word Jeongyeon spoke, was for Ms. Im. She had her hair fell loosely this day and she did not bother to comb it, and Jeongyeon thought she became prettier than yesterday. Ms. Im was focused on the sizzling vegetables and the garnishes in the sauce pan, no any movements or a simple hum from her, she showed no expressions but still there was a special something in her. Anyhow, she completely ignored me. Jeongyeon kept her smile on with the cringe feeling she was experiencing, while reaching for the coffee blender. Jeongyeon knew it was going to be difficult to approach Ms. Im, but she was just stunned by her, nothing more.

"Oh Jeongyeon-ssi, you are much earlier today." Mina appeared in thin air with her oversized pyjama, it kind of slightly showed her shoulder but Jeongyeon assumed Mina did not know about that. "Yeah, there are some reasons to name...." She prolonged her sentence as she was deciding whether to blurt out the reason openly. "I know." It was an unexpected voice. While stirring the hot drink, Jeongyeon turned around to find Tzuyu walking down the stairs with light makeup applied on her face, she looked like she was ready to go all out. "Yeah, me too." Chaeyoung came down after Tzuyu, she had some vintage clothing on and she let out a different aura, it made her looked cooler. Both of them walked over to kitchen and started to prepare the utensils and plates.

It was serene, as the dawn was filled by refreshing aroma and the colliding sounds of kitchen tools, this must be the inner peace people longing for. They had a small chit-chat about their jobs and the shitty management above them as workers, but apparently Mina and Tzuyu was not troubled by it as they are the higher-ups. "So you're a florist? That's cool!" Jeongyeon exclaimed, how good will it be to know all kinds of flowers? No wonder Tzuyu has a calm and peacefulness nature. "That is why I called her frequently to help me out." Chaeyoung proudly patted Tzuyu's shoulder, making Tzuyu glanced at her shyly. Mina and Jeongyeon chuckled at their cute interactions, which made Chaeyoung questioned them with a glance while Tzuyu was more flustered.

"Food's ready." Ms. Im placed placed her spatula in the water basin and untied her apron, her face was slightly glistened with sweat and it made her apple cheeks flushed. "Ahh, l-let me help you." Jeongyeon set her coffee mug aside at the counter, looking at Ms. Im sincerely. She quickly turned away from the dumbfounded girl, and Jeongyeon thought the chance was slowly snubbing out but Ms. Im rekindled it back gently like the bonfire at cold night, as her finger pointed to the big bowl and spoon at the dish rack. Jeongyeon grinned and stridden to the rack, hands clumsily fiddling with the bowl and spoons and internally cursed herself for showing Ms. Im a stupid grin while worrying about Ms. Im current impression about her. They quietly worked on the placing and decorating of the landlady's dishes, listening to the clattering and sizzling whispers brought them a perfect synch, Jeongyeon really believe they would fit each other very much.

The Nordic House, Torshavn

"I think the flower pots should be placed here, and the walls should be painted with a mix of calm colors." Jeongyeon pointed at the virtual image of the corner of the building that was displayed on her laptop, suggesting her ideas of decorating the Nordic House meanwhile presenting the image for Mr. Ludvik. The two was partnered together for the big project in December, which is just seven months and a few weeks away. They had to prepare early since the island lacks of heavy vehicles and equipments, and is isolated thousand kilometres from the mainland which is hard to deliver some specially made decors that cannot be found in Faroe Island. "If that's your suggestion, then the outer of Nordic House also should be demolished, how 'bout that?" Mr. Ludvik asked, crossing his arms while looking at Jeongyeon.

"Yeah, I was thinking of that too. We can do that." Jeongyeon agreed in one go, laying back to the chair as her uneasiness and worry went loose, she had a bit of doubt against Mr. Ludvik as her first impression for him was below average, but seems like she need no to judge him now. "Okay, I will contact our designer to carry the project onward." He slowly straighten his body, smiling as he felt relieved, Jeongyeon was sure he was happy because the project had a good kick start. Jeongyeon pulled down her thin framed glasses and kept it well in her large coat, started to pack up her things as she was told she could leave earlier if the discussion went well.