“They said, they are actually looking for partners, or couple who are willing to participate for their invitation,” he said while showing his phone.
I was just looking at him when I sit in front of him. “By the way, this is your pasta for joining my company here,” he stated while moving the plate.
“Eh? I'm not hungry, and it's my job to let customers be satisfied with my service,” I admitted while smiling at him.
He chuckles and still moving the plate and the coffee. I awkwardly looked at the dark chocolate coffee.
“I insisted okay? You should eat and listen to my words,” he insisted. I scratched the side of my head.
“Uhm, sorry, but I'm not allowed to drink dark chocolate coffee,” I whispered. I'm avoiding his gaze.
“Why? Do your stomach rumble and aching when you drink some of it?” he asked. I nodded.
I don't know why, but it's true. My stomach is aching when I drink coffee, tea, or chocolate drinks.
If there are still options, I would like to choose the water or juices to drink.
“Alright, I understand, maybe I should drink these two, but eat the pasta, okay?” he added. He stares at my eyes for a while.
I looked directly at him, but all of a sudden, I heard that he is clearing his throat.
“So, back to our topic, according to them, they need at least 160 centimeters of height for females, and at least 170 centimeters of height for males.”
He paused for a while. I was waiting for his next words, but it seems like he found something on his phone.
“Uhm, would you mind if we take a picture?” My eyebrow raised a bit.
“Huh? A picture? For what?” I asked while narrowing my eyes. “For updating, my brother wants me to send a picture with someone that I'm talking with,” he answered.
“Since you are the one that I'm talking to, we should take a picture, so my brother will stop distracting me.”
I took a deep sigh and let it out slowly. Am I going to refuse? It's for updating and I think, his brother will stop bothering him.
“Alright, where I should go?” I questioned. “Beside me, come here,” he suggested. He pats the side of the chair.
“Sit here, and I will stand up.” Really? If he's going to do that, he should be the one who moves for my side, right?
At least, I'm not going to move for the picture if he's going to my side.
He raises his hand while holding the phone. He was using a front camera.
“Here, look at the camera and in a count of three, you should smile, okay?” I nodded as a response to his words.
“Okay, one— two— three— smile!” he shouted. He click the capture button and everything was captured to his phone.
He looked at the picture while a bit of a smile is showing up on his face.
“I will send this to my brother, and I will tell him that you treat me for these foods.” I gasped.
“No, please don't tell that to him,” I disagree. I'm just stopping him for a dangerous act, but he keeps ignoring me.
I rolled my eyes secretly. Since he is ignoring me, I decided to go back to my duty.
When I'm about to walk away, he holds my wrist. I turned my head in his direction. The other hand was holding the phone.
“Where are you going? We are not done talking to each other!” he exclaimed.
My eyes widen and my jaw drops a bit. Did he shout at me? I became froze for a while.
“Uhm, sorry, I was just not thinking about my action, I'm sorry if I raise my voice to you,” he pleaded.
He released my wrist. “You can go now, I'm sorry, maybe I should calm myself,” he murmured.
I walked away immediately. My heart is thumping like I was chased by the monster.
Beads of sweat are dripping at the side of my forehead.
“Hey, what happened to you?” Kaye asked. I didn't notice that she was standing beside me.
“Why are you hugging that tray?” I was startled and immediately move away from the tray.
“So, what happened to you? Why did you walk away from Mr. Yuan? I mean, he looks like wants to talk with you,” she stated.
“I don't know, but in a blink of an eye, his mood changed,” I replied.
“Really? Maybe, he was thinking something in his mind? You should do your work, we still have 2 hours before we can go home.”
I nodded at a sign of response. I go to the counter and read all the numbers in the mug.
They might be starving, so I should give this right away.
“Hello! Here's your order, enjoy!” I greeted before putting the mug of coffee.
About the invitation, I was just thinking if I should accept it or not? Because it's an opportunity for me.
Additionally, it can help my daily needs. It can support my studies and in some cases, everyone will recognize my existence.
I shrugged my shoulder. Maybe, I don't care if they recognize me or not. I'm just going to present the different clothes and styles.
They are licensed and I'm pretty sure that they are not going to scam me. I should contact them.
By the way, where is the calling card?
I tap my pocket, but I can't feel it, so I check it using my fingers.
It's empty! Where did I put it?
My eyes widen when I remembered that Yuan hold it for a couple of minutes. Where is he? I turned my head and looked for every corner of the shop.
He was not here! Maybe, he left after I walked away from him!
Where I can find him? I don't know his address. All of a sudden, my phone vibrates. I hold it and open it to look for my notifications.
Someone emailed. “Good day! Are you looking for your calling card? What are you waiting for? Go to this location after your shift is done, I will wait for you, okay? Take care!”
I felt like all of my blood was in my head. It's Yuan, he emailed me.
Seriously? He attached the file with the location and pictures of his house.
It's Sunday tomorrow, I don't have a class, so we can't go to school tomorrow just for a piece of paper.
I took a deep breath and let it out slowly. What should I do?
He let me go because he already has a plan? What the hell!
“Furthermore, I will wait for you until 7 in the evening, if you are not going to come here, let's see what will happen, don't go here when it's 8 in the evening, okay? Do you understand? Take care!”
He sent a voice message. I pull my hair out of frustration and I tightly grab the tray.
“Hey, are you okay? I notice that you are pulling your hair, stop it, it's bad,” Kaye warned.
I chose to be silent. “I need to go,” I said. Her eyebrow raised and he crossed her arms.
“Why? We still have 1 hour and 30 minutes, can you just wait until we are done?” she asked.
My shoulder slumped down and decided to go to the authorized personnel room. Maybe, I should spend my time in the stock room.
“I'm going to arrange the products, see you later!” I admitted. I walked immediately without turning back my head.
I should think about my decision, besides, I don't know what will be going to happen if I won't come.
What is the consequence when I go there? Do I have to sit and relax? Let the piece of paper be in the possession of someone?
It's just a piece of paper that can change my life status. My head is aching. I put down the tray on the counter without saying a word.
I entered the stock room and go to the boxes.
Something is moving at the corner. “What's that?” I mumbled.
I slowly walked in its direction. The door at the back was open.
“Who's there? Come out!” I shouted.
My eyes widen and I'm about to scream when I saw a cute creature laying inside the empty box.