Can I Love You

22

"you'll be handling the cash register until your ankle is fully heal, understand?"
Mr. Jung says while seated in front of his office table in one the rooms inside the Cafe shop

His nephew Hoseok told him that one of his working students got injured after their last practice game even before he made a weekly schedule for them. Jungkook didn't know how many times he already apologized about what happened and insists that he can handle both the espresso machine and the cash register even though he's still in pain

"Jungkook.. It's not your fault to be injured, no one wants to be injured even want to be in pain"

"but sir, Joey has just resigned and we need people to help the barista.. I can do both if you will allow... "

"I said your station would be only the cash register... I can handle the others"

"but sir, i still can walk around and clean the tables"

"no, I don't want to worsen your condition.. all you have to do is to get healed and be here on time, that is all I'm asking and no one is going to clean the table from now on! They should do claygo, because we are self service"

"claygo?"  Jungkook asks, he heard it once in one of their teachers but he forgot what is it means

"clean as you go.. just like any other cafe's. We should implement it too. The trash bin will be just around the corner and the tray bin is on top of it"

Jungkook nods and bows again, he stops insisting to add his duties before his boss gets mad at him. He turns to leave to change to his uniform but before he reaches the door Mr. Jung calls him again

"You can go home now.. "

His head whips to look at him, thinking if he heard him right

"Sir, I have duty for today"

The man shake his head

"No, i said go home and rest your foot.. you come back tomorrow"

"But sir... "
Jungkook protests, if he doesn't work today his salary will be deducted again

"I know you'll be worried about your salary and i got it, I've decided to get your advance salary and one more thing your Mom's cupcake is selling good, a lot of customers like it so i will double my order and for that, this will be the full payment plus your 5 days work salary"

Mr. Jung put a two piece envelope on the end of the table and points it to Jungkook

"you can have it now and go home.. i know your Mom needs it by now, i also have my bills to pay here"

"Mr. Jung... This is too much"

"don't mention it... You need help so I'm helping you, I know your Mom, she's my good friend and you're a good son of her"

Jungkook got teary holding the two envelopes still looking at the man behind the table

"thank you Mr. Jung... Thank you very much for this!" He bows again and puts the envelope full of money inside his bag

"I told you to stop.. just go home and take care, send my regards to your Mom, I'll see you tomorrow hmm"

"yes, yes Mr. Jung... Thank you again for this"

Mr. Jung sigh, Jungkook couldn't stop thanking him. Jungkook wipes his tears with a smile hugging his backpack that hangs in his chest, his Mom would be so glad to receive this. He's enjoying taking time walking the street when he saw a red car parked in front of their gate

He frowns and tries to walk faster to reach his house when a man steps outside of the gate

The man just looks at him for a moment and gets inside his car. Jungkook stares back at him, his jaw tightens, eyes glaring at him. The man slammed his car door close and started the car. Jungkook waited till the car drove away, he look at the plate and try to remembers it