Cards

30

The sound of birds chirping early in the morning caused the girl to stir from her sleep. It was morning.

Her bare feet came in contact with the cool, plain, wooden floor.

She didn't see much point in having to open the store today. Maybe she should sell it? But she was sure that her mother would have a heart attack if she even suggested the idea. After all, her mother had worked to the bone to get it in the first place.

What on earth was she supposed to do?

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Four hours had passed, yet not a single customer had come by. Sighing, she grabbed a book, flipping to the page she was at.

This book seemed oddly familiar. It was about a girl looking after her ill mother, and a mysterious man who comes and offers his aid. Slowly the man's feelings grew, and he intended to make that woman his bride. However, the woman had no intentions of being part of such a relationship as she was told that nothing good were to come of it if she did. That was what the blurb stated. But she was only a few pages into the book.

She was so caught up in the story, that she didn't hear the rattling of the beads and the footsteps of the person entering her store.

"What a pleasant surprise."

The voice made her jump, causing her to snap her book shut.

"Jimin?"

"You have an incredible memory." He said grinning.

"What can I do for you?" She asked.

"Well a little birdie told me that this place was running out of business, so I was hoping to buy it, but I had no clue that such a beautiful woman was the owner."

"Unfortunately this place is not for sale."

"I'm sure I can persuade you, I'm willing to pay triple the amount you suggest."

"Don't be absurd, not everything can be bought with money and my decision is final, I do not wish to sell this place. "

"This place has a terrible reputation, no matter how long you keep it open, it will only waste your time and as you may know, time is money."

"Thank you for your concern, but I am sure I can handle the situation perfectly fine."

"If everything is going so smoothly as you claim. How many customers has your store have for the past few weeks?" He questions.

"You don't need to know such statistics."

"But you do."

"My decision is final, no flattery or bribery will persuade me."

The door was ruthlessly opened, as Jungkook barged into the store. He looked pale his face full of worry.

"Could you please enter in a more sensible manner?" She asked.

"It's y-your m-mother." He stammered.

"What about her?"

"She's gone."