Malcolm's POV
"Hello! We're having a grand opening event at Korean Beef and Pork! Please come in for lunch!" A woman announces.
We were at one of my side jobs. Minju and I were wearing a pig and cow mascot as we handed out flyers to the people who were walking by.
I crouched down as I was going to pick up a flyer that fell on the floor but was met with a sudden headache when I did. I groaned as I clutch my head.
"I'm beat from watching Hyunjin's brother all night but I have to do this since this job pays the best" I sighed as I stood up.
"Then sit down and take a break over there. I'll do it myself" Minju said as she went close to me.
"Then it'll look like I'm slacking off on the job. We should break together" I argued.
After a while, we did have our break and we were now sitting on the side. We removed the mascot heads and was finally able to breathe easier.
"You look like you're getting used to working. You've gotten better" I smiled at her as she drank water.
"Well, I hope so. I have to work hard and pay you back" She replied.
"Whoa, good. That's a good attitude. I thought you'd screw me over" I teased before drinking.
"I'm actually grateful. I need to make spending money but I never thought I would be doing this" She giggled as she looked at the pig mascot head.
"Then you should be nicer to me from now on. Everyone says I'm being too hard on you for making you work, but this is all for your own good, huh?" I chuckled and patted the pig mascot head.
My head darted as I heard a lady calling out for my name. I saw her asking bystanders if they've seen me and showing them a picture of me. I quickly grabbed the pig head and put it on and shot up from where we were sitting.
"Hey, that's my pig head" Minju said.
"Good enough. This will work" I said before quickly walking off and even hitting a chair on my way.
-Time Skip-
"The person you are trying to reach is unavailable" My phone said as I tried to call my dad.
"Why won't he pick up?" I groaned before redialling and waited as the line beeped.
"Appa, did you borrow money again? The lady from the old neighbourhood showed up at school!" I said in a frustrated tone.
"Sorry, son. I needed the money" He answered.
"How much do you owe?" I asked.
"700,000 won" He replied.
"What?" I asked in disbelief.
"I really needed the money" He explained and I just let out a sigh.
"I have no money. Why don't you just sell me off already?" I said in annoyance.
"Please, son, this is the last time-"
"Whatever! I'm done with our stupid family, so you can pay your own debts!" I cut him off before ending the call immediately.
"What's wrong? Who was that-" Minju suddenly asked as she walked beside me.
"You were listening?" I cut her off.
"Why were you eavesdropping?" I asked, still annoyed.
"I wasn't eavesdropping. Is something wrong at home? Is it about that lady?" She asked, concerned.
