Sunsets | N. Riki

Chapter 1: Memories

[AERA'S POV]

'Finally, I am done with today's shift.' I thought as I gave the order to the last costumer. Just as I removed my apron and readying to close the cafe, someone entered the cafe and called my name. "Aera! are you done with your shift now? Lets go somewhere! We haven't hung out in a while now!" Haena, my best friend said. "Well the last costumer just left and I guess you could say I am done with shift now" I answered her question as I grabbed the key and locked the cafe. " Yes! Now lets go to my place and get ready!" She said excitedly as her eyes sparkled with happiness. I just chuckled at her and locked the entrance of the Cafe.

" Fine, but where do you plan on going? " I asked her as I took the key with me and was on the way to returning it to the cafe's owner. "Hmm. Lets go clubbing! I haven't gone there for a while plus its time for you to find a boyfriend! I mean how long are you gonna keep on not moving on from him?" She said and I stopped walking. I touched the necklace hanging on my neck and smiled at her. "Till my last breath. Hae, you yourself know how much I love him. So, if your motive of taking me to the club is this, then I am not going." Haena just sighed softly and looked at me. "If you love him that much, why didn't you fight for yourself and him? You could have tried you know?" She said to me. I just chuckled bitterly. "I couldn't Hae, even if I tried it would result in nothing but despair. Also it was the best for him too." I sighed remembering those faint memories. "Fine then. How about we go there just refresh our minds?  I know you hate clubbing and all but why not try it once?" "Okay, but first let me return the key to the Sunoo okay?" I asked her. "Okay but make it quick! I can't wait anymore!" I just chuckled at her and went on way to Sunoo's apartment. It was near the cafe, so it wasn't much of a hassle.

I ringed the bell of his apartment and not longer he answered the door. "Oh Aera? Is the shift over?" He asked as he saw it was me the doorstep. "Yes sir and here is the key." I answered as I handed him the keys of the cafe. He simply smiled at me and took the keys. "Aish, didn't I already tell you to no need of returning the key to me? I trust you enough!" He exclaimed as he flicked my forehead. "Haha, sorry from next time I will remember" I said and he just shook his head. "You said the same last time!" " I promise this time!" I said and did a salute at him. "Aish, fine did you have dinner? I was planning on preparing it. Maybe you can join me?" He said as I simply refused his invitation and told him I was going to hangout with my friend. He sulked abit but agreed. "Goodnight sir and have a good meal!" I said as I took my leave.

'This girl, she surely nevers fail to make my day' Sunoo thought as he looked at the thought girl's back.

"Finally! I thought you died or something. What took you so long?" Haena whined the moment Aera had arrived. "What do you mean? I was only gone for a while and its not my fault you are impatient!" I replied and smacked her head. "Okay, now lets go get ready!" She exclaimed and pulled me along with her.

[THIRD PERSON'S POV]

Aera was at Haena's place. Haena started to pick out their outfits excitedly and thought, 'tonight, I am gonna make sure she meets someone good for her. It is damn time she starts loving someone else other than him' .

Haena had wore a white mini plated skirt with a black crop top and had wore a gum boots. Meanwhile, Aera was forced to wear a black mini dress with black heels. According to Haena, Aera was the person who could pull of the look of looking innocent yet alluring at the same time perfectly. 'There, no man can resist her. If not, he must be gay.' Haena thought inwardly while admiring her Friend.

"Haena, don't you think its a bit too flashy?" Aera said not liking the peice of fabric hugging her body. "Oh my god Aera! We live in the 20th century! Now no more complains. We are heading to the club now!" Haena said excitedly as she dragged Aera toward her car.