A/N: yo I published this a day early cause I won't be able to publish it tomorrow hahaha . happy reading !
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"Oh...dad." I greeted him as I returned home from school. It was actually an unusual sight to see since he always worked day in and out with his odd jobs.
"Ha Eun-ah," He smiled upon seeing me. "I got you your favourite ddeokbokki. Come have a seat."
"Thanks, dad..." I reluctantly took a seat. "I thought you had a shift today at the security office?" I ask as I take a bite of the spicy goodness.
"That...well, no worries. They just switched shifts at the last moment." He shrugged my question off.
I noticed his indifferent behaviour.
Dad always averts his eyes when he's lying.
"Dad...they fired you, didn't they?" I timidly spoke up.
He pursed his lips.
"I can't hide anything from my dear daughter, huh?" He chuckled. "Yes, they fired me. It's not for you to be worried of though. Focus on your schoolwork." He stands up, preparing to leave.
"But I want you help you, dad. You're always doing things for me."
Dad glances back at me and walks away without a word.
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"I need a job." I thought out loud as Ah Rim played on her phone beside me.
"A job? Why?" She asks casually, still on her phone.
"I need money. To help my dad."
"Huh..." She gives a thought about something, her fingers hovering over her phone screen. "Okay, got an idea. How about...we head to the departmental store? How does that sound?" She exclaims, excited.
"What, but–" The school bell cut me off.
"Good idea, huh? Come on, let's go!" She says as Ah Rim literally drags me out of the classroom.
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chenle p.o.v
"The Seoul branch typically has five floors. We are now on the second, mainly selling female clothing. The CEO has told me to educate you about this branch since you would soon be taking over." Dad's most trusted assistant, Mr. Han says.
"Yes..." I nod mindlessly, fidgeting in my formal wear – a suit and a tie – something uncomfortable to me.
"There is also another restaurant your father is planning to open here as well. He wishes for you to take over the reins. All you need to do is to hire staff and manage the shop finances." Mr. Han adds on, but I payed no mind to him.
As we walked passed the fitting rooms, I was distracted by a girl with shoulder-length brown hair. She was leaning against a pillar outside of the fitting room, supposedly waiting for someone.
That wasn't the important point.
She was the girl that both Renjun and I saved a few nights ago.
"Sir?" Mr. Han interrupts my thoughts as my eyes break away from her.
"Hey, Mr. Han...you think I could go looking around by myself? You could like, go get a coffee or something."
"Yes, of course. Then I will be on my way." He agrees as he turns to walk away, adjusting his tie.
As soon as he was out of sight, I silently creeped up on her. She was searching something on the web.
"Yah, what are you surfing?"
"A job," She mumbled without a
thought."Wait..." She looked over her shoulder.
"A job, huh?" I grin.
"You...?" She widened her eyes.
"Yes, me. Did you forget which departmental store you're in?" I ask in amusement.
"Oh, right."
"You're looking for a job?"
"Pretty much."
"Well, you could work for one of our restaurants! We're hiring waiters. Wanna try out?" I suggest as I am reminded of the words Mr. Han said.
"Seriously?" She asked, sceptical.
"Yup. A new branch right here in Seoul. Chinese dining, and my dad put me in charge. How does that sound?"
"Really...but why are you helping me?"
I froze upon hearing her question.
Do not tell her anything about me. My good friend's voice was as clear as day.
"Uh...just because. It's convenient, anyway...we are looking for people to hire."
"Huh..."
"So, how about it? Do you wanna take up the job?"
She seemed to be contemplating.
"Okay. I accept."
"Great! So uh, could I get your number? To inform you when you start." I awkwardly asked.
"Sure." She smiles brightly, seeming happy.
And that made me feel the same.
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A/N: hi guys! I hope you enjoyed this chapter. If I were to write another ff, what kind of plot or theme would you like to have? I would greatly appreciate it if you could share it with me in the comments. Thank you!
P.S. I am thinking of writing a day6 ff after I finish with Seventeen's Woozi's ff.
ARE THERE ANY MYDAYS OUT THERE??
WHO'S YOUR BIAS??
