My eyes are always searching for you

Chapter 8

Alex came back and said, "So, did you decide?"

Emily replied, "Oh yes! Sara said she would love to do the job!"

Emily looked at me as she made a puppy face.

Alex turned to me and said, "Really?" I smiled as he continued, " Is it really okay? It's okay if you are busy. I can understand."

I replied, "Oh no. It's alright. It will be a great experience for me. So I don't wanna miss it."

Alex seemed relieved as he said, "Oh that's a relief! As you know Minho actually isn't talkative around new people but I noticed that he was quite frank with you so I think you both will be a great team."

Frank? I have always embarrassed myself in front of him! I thought. The incident at the airport and bathroom today is enough for me to die with embarrassment. I didn't know how I was able to face him at the breakfast table. I wish I had some memory eraser, I would have used it on him and me as well as it is so embarrassing to remember. I don't know why but my brain especially frames all the bad memories and keeps them for me to remember every night. Last week I remembered my mistake in 10th class and thought about it for one hour even though I knew it was useless.

When you think about your past mistakes they appear more embarrassing to you. I think one of my embarrassing memory that my brain registered was a bathroom event and now I am going to lose my sleep over it for centuries.
I realized I was again overthinking and brushed away my thoughts. Keeping everything apart, it would be a great opportunity for me to gain some experience. So I think I'll be his translator.

Alex said, "I'll give you his number. Please text him and let him know."

I replied, "Okay. Thank you, Alex."

I was calm on the outside, but exploding on the inside. I got his number! What's the big deal? I am going to work for him. But still, I got The Minho's number! It wasn't a big deal but I didn't know why I had a big smile on my face.

After that, I and Emily went on our part-time job. It was Friday and as usual, the cafe was filled with customers.

Me and Akiko (My Colleague) were handling the counter. Akiko was a social butterfly. He was handsome and many girls came to the cafe daily, just to see him. He talked to everyone and was liked by everyone. He flirted with every girl he met, but I never liked this type of boys, so I kept my distance from him. I hate boys who flirt with every girl and refuse to settle on one relationship. He never flirted with me again when I clearly told him to behave himself. After that, we became kind of friends. I couldn't really hate him because he was my colleague. At the end of the day, we need to work together in one place.
While working, I thought about whether I should message Minho or not. I thought Alex asked me to message him. Should I text him now? Or should I tell him when I reach home? Alex himself could have informed him.

I was staring at my phone when I got a call from my mother. I came out of the cafe to talk to her. She always worries about me and asks whether I am fine or not. Sometimes it feels like I shouldn't have left her alone. I miss her so much. She just called me because she heard the news that there was a typhoon moving towards Japan. So she was worried about me. I ensured her that it wasn't the part of Japan where I was living and told her I'll call her after my shift gets over. I was about to go inside when I saw Minho and that beautiful girl (whom I saw at the cafe earlier), walking to a cafe.

So she was the one he needed to meet urgently I guess. Why did I even bother to remind him? I was frustrated when I saw them together, but I couldn't do anything. I fought over my instinct to see why were they going into the cafe. Whether they are meeting someone or just going to the cafe to spend some time together.
I reminded myself that I have no right over Minho. I went back to the cafe and worked irritably. Akiko shifted close to me and asked,
"Did you just see your boyfriend cheating on you?"

He knew that I don't have a boyfriend and was just teasing me. I just glared at him.

He raised both his hands and said, "Okay! My fault. Wrong time. I should save my life right now."

He stepped back to his place as he understood that it wasn't a good time to approach me.

After the shift, I sighed as I admitted the fact that it was no good running after Minho when he likes someone else. I decided that I will give up on him and will focus on my career. I will never fall for him again!

The thing is if I work with him I'll have to see him every day until he goes back. I was thinking of him again. I shook my head to clear the cloud of thoughts about Minho from my mind. I will just be his colleague nothing more! I stamped my feet in determination.

Akiko came and whispered, "It looks like you have decided something. Are you going to slap your boyfriend or beg him to stay? Tell me."

I gave him a disinterested look and he said, "oh come on! Tell me something. I'll die of this suspense. You are not going to tell me, aren't you?"

I said, "of course, not."

I changed my uniform and on my way back texted Minho.

Sarah: Hi Minho. Sara here. Alex told me that you need a translator.

Minho: Yes.

Sarah: I can be your translator if you want.

Minho: Okay. Thank you.

Sarah: Alex told me that you have a meeting tonight?

Minho: No. Cancelled.

Sarah: Okay.

Was it me or he was rather cold while texting me? I thought he was opening up to me. But I think that was my wishful thinking. I sighed. Well, that's for the best. If he is rude to me then I'll be over him soon as I hate people who are rude and disrespectful towards others.