Chapter 3

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The next morning, when Satang wakes up, he takes a deep breath of fresh air. "When was the last time I slept so peacefully?" Satang wonders to himself.

Satang remembers the previous night and covers his face with his hand, muttering to himself, "what have I done?" Yet, despite his confusion, he admits to himself that last night was good.

"Actually, he was good at it. Yeah, I can't believe I did that and then slept so soundly as if this were my home. I wonder what he must be thinking about me."

Realizing he should leave quickly, Satang hurriedly puts on his clothes and exits the room.

When Winny sees him outside the room, he says, "Oh, you're up. Go freshen up, breakfast is ready."

"Breakfast? No, I'm running late. I should get going."

"The food is ready. It won't take much time. You should eat before leaving."

"No, I'm in a hurry. I can't stop," Satang says, not even looking at Winny once, and quickly heads towards the door. Winny calls out to him to wait, but Satang doesn't look back and leaves.

Afterwards, Winny walks into the kitchen with a sad expression. He looks at the prepared food and murmurs to himself, "why did I make so much?"


"Okay, so yesterday, the butterscotch boy invited you to spend the night with him. Without a second thought, you agreed, and as soon as morning came, he flew off like a bird. And the delicious breakfast that was prepared for him? Well, I'm enjoying it now," Aran says, teasing Winny.

"I felt like he was ignoring me. Did something I said upset him or maybe he didn't feel good last night," Winny says dishearteningly.

"Bro, he just wanted a one-night stand. Why are you overthinking this? You knew it was just a one-night stand, too."

"I know, but he should have at least said goodbye," Winny says with a sad expression.


A few days later...

Satang goes to Winny's café once again in the evening. As soon as Satang approaches the counter, a slight smile appears on Winny's face, as if Winny has been waiting for him since their last meeting.

"Do you want a butterscotch milkshake?" Winny asks politely.

Satang, feeling very nervous, says in a low voice, "Can I work in your café?"

After that, he looks at Winny with a bit of fear. Then he starts speaking very quickly, "I'm not asking to disturb you. I know how to make all kinds of coffee and I can make other things too. I will work very well."

But Winny doesn't need any workers. Aran, who was listening to their conversation from behind, loudly interjects.

"Listen, boy," Aran puts a hand on Satang's shoulder and says, "I come here in the evening, and I help Winny in the café for free. So, sorry, but we can't hire you for work."

Winny removes Aran's hand from Satang's shoulder and says, "You don't actually help me, Aran. You just stand around and talk."

Yeah, so that's still helping, right? I talk to you so you don't get bored while working.

Winny sighs after hearing Aran's words. Just then, a customer arrives at the counter. Upon the customer's arrival, Winny looks at Satang and says, "Let's see if you can really work or not."

Satang takes the customer's order and starts preparing the coffee. Winny watches him affectionately. Observing this, Aran smiles to himself and silently thinks, "I know you'll end up hiring Satang. After all, this way, you'll get to see him every day."

After completing the customer's order, Satang looks hopefully at Winny and says, "Can I work here then, Phi Winny?"

After hearing "Phi Winny" he feels a bit strange and asks, "Is this the first time you've said my name?"

Satang speaks softly, "Because I just found out your name a little while ago when Phi Aran called you Winny. Can't I call you Phi Winny?"

Winny realizes that Satang didn't even know his name. After this, sadness crosses Winny's face.

"Didn't you like my work?" Satang asks sadly.

Seeing Satang's sad expression, Winny puts his hand on his head and leans towards him. Then, with a smile, he asks, "Do you want to start working from now, or from tomorrow?"

Upon hearing this, a radiant smile lights up Satang's face. With enthusiasm shining in his eyes, he promptly responds, "I'll start working from now!"

Winny, looking into Satang's eyes, felt as if he was lost in them and kept staring for a while. Satang, feeling nervous under Winny's gaze, lowered his eyes. Realizing he was staring, Winny quickly removed his hand from Satang's hair and looked away, feeling a bit embarrassed.


After closing the café...

"You did good work today. You should go now."

"Thank you for hiring me, Phi Winny."

As Satang begins to leave, Winny reaches out and grabs his hand, halting his steps. Satang turns to face him. Winny quickly releases his grip, feeling a bit awkward, and says, "Make sure to come tomorrow. I'll be waiting for you."

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