Book 2: Park Jihoon || In a blink of an eye

21. Childhood dream

Song recommendation: Dvwn - No problem

Jihoon's POV

I woke up because of the continuous loud noises. I slowly opened my eyes and realized that I cried again in my sleep. I sat up and wiped my eyes. Suddenly, Mom barged into my room with a furious look on her face.

"Yah! Jihoon! Why aren't you getting up yet? Are you not going to work?" She yelled at me. Great day for me I guess.

"I'm sorry, Mom." I apologized half-heartedly.

I stood up and grabbed my towel to wash. My mom is still nagging me about how hard it is for her to work and manage to the house by herself, that I should start to think practical because I'm almost 19 years old.

It has been 9 months since I came home and left YG, that's why I got used to her nagging. I'll be lying if I say that it doesn't hurt me anymore. I apologized again before entering the bathroom. I looked at my face in the mirror and I look horrible then I started brushing my teeth.

After wearing my clothes, I came down and found my Mom cleaning the living room. I went to the kitchen to eat something before going to eat.

"Yah, stop pigging yourself out. Don't be greedy." My mom said and I felt annoyed again.

Ever since I left YG, I started binge eating. I think it's because of stress so maybe I'm stress-eating. For a short period of time, I forget my problems when I'm eating. That's why I gained a lot of weight now.

I stopped eating then wash my plate and utensils hurriedly so I can escape this house already. I quickly went outside after I finished doing the dishes and started walking towards the bus stop.

Since I spent my 3 years in training, I don't have much experience in finding a job and doing a job that is outside of performing. I struggled a lot and not many people want me because I'm inexperienced. Luckily, I got accepted into a convenience store as a part-time and in a small restaurant.

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"Sir, I can't give a box of cigarettes if you don't show any ID to prove you're an adult." I said politely for the 10th time.

"I told you, I'm 22 years old already and left my wallet at my house. Just give me one box." The man said but he's obviously in my age.

"I'm really sorry, Sir. Can you move aside, please? Because there's a line behind you." I said in a nice way as I could.

"What? I'm a customer too! Where's your manager?!" He suddenly yelled as he slammed the products besides the cashier which made everyone startled.

I keep saying sorry and explaining to him why I can't do what he wants while other customers are complaining. Later on, my manager, Mr Lim, came.

He stopped the commotion and dragged the man outside the store. I continued my job, trying not to be distracted. After finishing the line of customers, Mr Lim came to check on me.

"Jihoon, are you okay? Did he scare you?" He asked worriedly as he put his hands on my shoulder, turning me around to looked if I'm injured.

"I-I'm fine, Sir. He didn't do anything to me." I answered as I felt nervous.

"Sure? Just call me again if he came back or something wrong happen again, okay? I'll protect you." He said while smiling.

Moments later, his hands travels to my chest and waist which is creeping me out. He caressed my body like he wanted me.

"My shift is over, Sir. I need to go now." I said hastily to stop him from touching me.

I turned my back on him as I untie my uniform vest. Suddenly, I felt hands on mine and he unties them for me. Slowly, he back hug me and his body is so close to my back to the point I can feel his boner behind me.