Decaffeinated

fifteen.

“I saw someone today and I felt something towards her” Jeongyeon smirked at her. “You got attracted to someone, eh?” Chaeyoung nodded. “I faced a lot of customers a day and her face seems to not leave my mind.” she laughed “Looks like you found someone who can amuse you, Chae. She must be a new customer for you to act like that.” the younger sighed. “She is. I don't know if I'm ever going to see her again and it's kinda dissapointing.” Jeongyeon patted her back. “She'll come around. Trust me.”

Chaeyoung was peacefully eating her potato chips until she remember something. It was regarding Jeongyeon's heartbreak. She got intrigued.

“Hyung, I'd like to ask something.” Jeongyeon stopped drinking her beer and turned to Chaeyoung. “Ask away.”
“I just remembered that you said ‘Another Heartbreak’, what does it mean?” The older stared at her and chuckled. “It means what it said.” she tilts her head. “So you had a heartbreak before Momo-ssi?” she nodded.

“Yep, when I was in 1st year college.”
“Does it really hurts?”
“It does. But not like Momo's.”
“But why do you still continue to act that way towards her?”
“I love her too much that I can't let go. Also, she didn't accept nor rejected my confession, so I actually have a chance.”
“Damn, love can really drive you crazy, huh?”
“It can, and it's scary.”

They continued to talk about random things, like conspiracy theories, deep talks, and the likes. They never had time to talk about things like this since they were busy at work. The both of them were glad that they found time to relax and actually talk about something not relating to either painful things, or work.

“It's already 3, we should go.” Jeongyeon said, drinking her last can of beer. Chaeyoung pouted at her. “Do we really need to?” Jeongyeon laughed and ruffled Chaeyoung's hair. “We'll have time for this, okay? Longer than tonight.” the younger girl nodded, while the blonde girl chuckled and get her car keys.

-

“And we're done!” Mina said with a big smile on her face. She was full of energy all through out their work. Momo hoped that she's like this everytime.
“I'm just going to rest my back for a little and we can get going.” Mina pouted. “Isn't it like 4AM? If we go later, theres a chance that there's a lot of customers coming.” Momo, being the easy-person-to-convice, thought of it. “You're right. Let's go.” she stood up from her chair, packed her things, and led the way outside.

“Are you excited?” Mina asked Momo, who was staring at the elevator door. “I go there everytime, what's there to be excited about?” Mina stared at her. “You're right. I forgot.” she giggled. “You're the one who's excited.” the younger girl blushed. “You can't blame me.”

They arrived at the coffee shop with no one around, Jeongyeon and the other staffs were still arranging and organizing the tables.

“Isn't it a bit early for you to be here?” Jeongyeon went to Momo, who was a bit sleepy.
“We came from work, thought maybe we can drop by here for a while.” The blonde girl smiled. “Well for being our first customer of the day, I'll give you a free upsize for your drinks.” the Japanese girl smiled widely “That's a great offer. We'll take it.” Jeongyeon chuckled. “You can take a seat. What drinks would you like, Ma'am?” Momo held her hand up.

“Mina, what would you like to drink?” Mina turned to her “Wait unnie, I'll check the drinks.” she went to the counter and in her surprise, she saw Chaeyoung arranging the flyers. Mina blushed and thought that maybe she can grab the opportunity to talk to her.

“Hey, Chaeyoung?” Mina called, “Yes?” she answered without looking, and when she finally looked, her eyes widen.
“W-wait, how did you know my name?” Chaeyoung stuttered as she saw this woman in front of her. “Your nametag.” she pointed, the girl looked at it and laughed shyly. “Oh, right. How may I help you?” the Japanese girl smiled “I would like to ask what can you recommend me to drink? Except for the Manager's blend since I ordered that already.” she looked thru the list of drinks, focusing on each item.
“Oh ma'am, you should try our sea salt caramel frappe. It's one of the best drinks here and the saltness of the salt balances the sweetness of the caramel, and the bitterness of the coffee.” Mina listened on how Chaeyoung explained it to her. It's like she can listen to her speak like that for days.
“Alright, thank you, Chaeyoung.” the short haired girl smiled “Oh and by the way, my name is Mina.” she said before she walked towards Momo who's laughing with Jeongyeon.

“Unnie, I'll take the Sea salt Caramel frappe.” Mina said to Momo with a wide smile. Momo nodded at her and turned to Jeongyeon again. “One of that, and an Americano. Also two french toast with maple syrup.” Jeongyeon gave a half smile. “Will be served as soon as possible, ma'am.” her brows furrowed. “I don't get why you still call me ‘ma'am’ when you tease me all the time.” the older girl laughed out loud “That's why I still call you that, Momo. To tease you more.” the younger rolled her eyes and took a seat, while Jeongyeon went back to the counter and gave their orders to the staff.

“Hyung, that's her.” Chaeyoung pointed at Mina. “Momo's bestfriend?” she nodded. “She told me her name, out of context.” Jeongyeon giggled.

“Since when did you actually talked to her?”
“A few minutes ago. She asked me what drink I would recommend.”
“And here you are, making progress more than your hyung.”
“It's just drink and names, nothing special.”
“Sure Chae, sure.”

Their orders were done and Jeongyeon served it to the both of them.
“Here's your order, enjoy.” Jeongyeon gave them a wide smile and before going back, she was stopped by Momo.
“Jeongyeon, can we talk? Like grab lunch together later or something?” she looked at her, confused.
“Sure, but—” Her phone suddenly rang. She looked at the caller's ID.

Dad, what do you want now? At this hour?

“Hold on a second, Momo, I need to take this call.” She excused herself and went out.

“Dad it's 4AM. What is it?”

“Today, at 10AM. I'd like to see you here at six.”

“Dad, I'm working. I can't always go out even if I'm the owner. My staff needs my guidance.”

“I know, Jeongyeon, but this is more important.”

“Fine, it's like I can do anything to oppose you.”

“I'm sorry I've been a little pushy these days.”

“Yeah, a little.”

“That's because I'm counting on you.”

“On what, exactly?”

“Inherit the family business.”