Meet the Housemates//EXO

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[YuJin]

"Hello there miss. State your business." . . . I wrote something in my notepad and showed it to him.

"I'm Kim YuJin, I'm here to apply for the job," he read my writing.

"I'm sorry miss. But we don't want workers who are MUTE," the guy said. I then stood up and proceeded to head out the door, but not forgetting to give him one last glare, making him flinch. If glares could kill, I'd be sent to jail already.

Sigh. How many times have I been rejected already? If only I can tell them that I'm not mute, I just don't want to speak. I guess I should go home now and rest.

      My name is Kim YuJin and others define me as mute. I wear an eyepatch over my left eye, why? That I cannot answer for now. I live in a big house, alone. Don't ask why though, just reasons.

Th-- *DOORBELL* I ran towards the door and opened it quickly. I smiled at the mailman whose name was Woohyun and invited him to go inside the house but he disagreed, telling me that it will be quick. He smiled and handed me a medium sized box.

"Hi Ji! Here, it's from 'anonymous' again. And this time, it's a bigger package," - Woohyun . . . The word anonymous was written on the box in bold letters and in red ink.

"Thank you," I wrote on my notepad and let him read it.

"You're always welcome. . . I bet you're more beautiful without that eyepatch. And when  will I ever hear your voice?" - Woohyun. Upon hearing this, my head shot up, obviously flustered. His ears reddened when he finally realized what he had just said.

"I.. I'm sorry. Don't mind me. I have to go, BYE!" - Woohyun. *CHU* and he immediately ran away, leaving me confused. . .

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Wait...

Wha-...! And that's when it hit me, he kissed my cheek. Heat immediately rushed up to my face. I shook my head to get rid of the thought and brought the box into the living room and placed it on top of the table.

I quickly opened it and saw multiple envelopes, some flowers, and a photo album. I then took the flowers and placed them in a vase. Going back to the living room, I opened the envelopes and as usual, money was inside.

It's been 4 years since I've been receiving money from a mysterious person and 4 years that Woohyun has been the one delivering them. I don't know why but I still do accept it until now. . .

I didn't want to look at the photo album so I just set it aside on thr table. I was about to close the box when I saw another envelope at the very bottom. 'Yu Jin' was written on the cover.

Feeling curiosity take over me, I opened it and saw that it was a letter.

Dear YuJin,

I have been sending the money for years now, and I have decided to tell you who I am. I am a close relative of yours, specifically, your aunt. I'm sorry for doing this but I accepted boarders for your house. I just thought that you needed company in that house of yours. Their payment will soon be sent to your account. It's too late to turn back now. Besides, I will be visiting you someday soon.

Your Aunt,
Minhye.

Housemates? Oh well, I believe I do need some company. I mean, living alone in a house that has 4 floors and a rooftop does make me lonely. And to top that, there are 14 available guest rooms here. Sigh. When do you think they'll arrive?

I don't really need to clean the house since it's. . . always clean.

The house phone rang. I dashed towards it and pressed the accept button. Ironic right? I don't really need to speak since there's a template on it. I customized it.

"Hello. This is Kim's residence. Please state your business," the phone said.

"Oh I got it right. It's the boarding house. I just want to tell you that my son, one of your soon-to-be housmates will arrive there in 2 days. Thank you," A feminine voice spoke from the other line. The line went off. I shrugged and proceeded to go outside for a walk.

Well then, I can't wait to meet you, housemate.