The Lovers⁴
Taehyung regretted his decision as soon as he peered inside the café.
It was smaller than he had imagined. The café had counter and table seats but with just three seats at the counter and three two-seater tables, it only took nine customers to fill the place.
Unless the serious conversation currently weighting on Taehyung's mind was to be held in whispers, the entire thing would be overheard. Another negative was the way that everything appeared as in sepia owing to the few shaded lamps...
It was not his taste at all.
A place for shady deals...
That was Taehyung's first impression of this café. He nervously made his way to the empty table and sat down. There were three customers and one waiter in the café.
At the furthest table sat a man in a white suit quietly reading a book. At the table closest to the entrance sat a dull-looking male. A travel magazine was spread open on the table, and he was jotting memos in a tiny notebook.
A woman was seated at the counter, who wore a white floral dress, she had curlers in her hair. She glanced fleetingly at Taehyung, grinning broadly as she did. At several points during Taehyung's and Jungkook's conversation, the woman made a remark to the waitress and let off s raucous laugh
On hearing Taehyung's explanation, the woman in curlers said...
Actually, she didn't see at all - she was just following up with the appropriate response. Her name was Lee Ji-eun.
One of the café regulars, she had just turned thirty and ran a nearby snack, or hostess, bar.
She always came in for a cup of coffee before work. Her curlers were in again, but today she was wearing a white revealing top, a pink skirt. Ji-eun was sitting cross-legged on the counter chair while listening to Taehyung.
Kim Taehyung
It was one week ago. You remember, don't you?
Kim Taehyung
He stood up and directed his attention, across the counter to the waiter*
Min Jimin
Hmm... yeah *answered uneasily and not looking at Taehyung's face*
The waiter's name was Park Jimin.
Lee Ji-eun
So... what about him? Where is he now? *Playing with the cup in her hand, not seeming very interested*
Kim Taehyung
America *puffing out his cheeks*
Lee Ji-eun
So your boyfriend chose work then?
Kim Taehyung
No, that's not right! *he protested*
Lee Ji-eun
Eh? But that is right, isn't it? He went to America, didn't he?
She was having hard time understanding Taehyung.
Kim Taehyung
Didn't you understand when I explained?
Kim Taehyung
I wanted to scream out don't go, but I was too proud.
Lee Ji-eun
Not many people would admit that! *leaned back with a snicker*
She slipped off balance and nearly off the chair.
Taehyung ignored Ji-eun's reaction
Kim Taehyung
You understood, right?
He said looking for support from Jimin
Jimin feigned a moment's contemplation.
Min Jimin
Basically you're saying you didn't want him to go to America, right?
Jimin was also one to get straight to the point.
Kim Taehyung
Well basically, I guess...no, I didn't. But...
Lee Ji-eun
You're a difficult one to understand
She said after seeing that Taehyung was struggling to answer.
If Ji-eun had been in Taehyung's place, she would have just broken down in tears. 'Don't go!' she would have screamed. Of course, they would have been crocodile tears. Tears are a woman's weapon. That was Ji-eun's philosophy.
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2025-01-18
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