"Y/N come outside please!" dad said as he walked into the kitchen.
"Is something urgent?" I asked as I stopped washing the dishes and took off my gloves.
"There is a young man sitting there that came here to eat a few weeks ago. He asked for you."
"Y-Young man? M-Me?" I stuttered confused.
"Yes, now go and take his order! I'll take care of the rest of the dishes in the sink!"
"Okay.." I nodded and went out.
And as I walked outside to the tables I saw him, the mysterious man. His dark orbs immediately found mine and met them with the same grin like the one from a few weeks ago, when I first saw him.
"Welcome to Min's House, here's your menu. Let me know when you decide on what to order." I said as I placed a menu book in front of him, his eyes carefully observing every move of mine.
"Bring me your favourite meal from the menu." he spoke.
"My f-favourite meal??" my eyes widened in confusion as he gave me a simple nod with his head.
"Would you like something to drink?"
"Whiskey."
"I'll come back with your meal as soon as possible." I said and bowed.
"Don't rush, I can wait." he said and looked into my eyes again.
There was something about him that made me go completely numb, it's like his slightest actions could take complete control over me.
After about 20 minutes, the meal my dad prepared for him was done and biting my lips nervously, I headed to his table.
"Here's your meal sir." I said while placing the food in front of him.
"Sit with me." he said.
"S-Sorry?"
"I would like you to join me."
"But I'm working and-"
"Look around. There's hardly any customers right now. I think your dad wouldn't mind."
"My dad? How did you know?"
"You look a lot like him. Plus the name tag on your shirt."
"Oh..."
"So, could you keep me company? I came here alone this time and it's not a habit of mine to eat alone."
"O-Okay.." I said and sat down opposite of him.
"Feel free to eat. This is your favourite meal after all." he chuckled.
"Why did you want to see me?"
"Because I like you."
"W-What?"
"I want to get to know you better."
"I don't even know your name."
"Kim Taehyung. That is my name." he said and reached for my hand to shake it.
"I'm Y/N. But I guess you already know that."
"We can pretend I didn't know until now." he smirked.
"So Y/N, do you work here full-time or?"
"No. I'm actually a crime investigator but I come here on my free days to help out dad."
"Crime investigator? That must be a pretty interesting job... Have you ever solved any case by yourself?"
"Not yet.."
"Not yet? Does that mean you're onto something?"
"Could be... But what about you?"
"Me? Well, my job is kind of complicated to explain... Let's say I'm a CEO of a company."
"Woah that's impressive for such a young man."
"I might look young, but I'm sure that I'm older than you."
"May I ask how old are you then?"
"Does age really matter if you really like someone?"
"Really like someone??"
"Look Y/N, I don't like beating around the bush so I always tend to say what's on my mind straight away... I am attracted to you."
Was he really being serious? Where did that boldness and confidence came from? Was I perhaps mishearing his words??
I couldn't stop thinking about him ever since he came to the restaurant for the first time and to hear that he likes me... it felt strange for some reason.
"Why so suddenly?" I asked him after a minute of silence.
"What do you mean?"
"This is only the second time you see me... And you say you already like me?"
"Yeah. And I want to keep seeing you."
"I.. I don't know what to say.."
"Go out on a date with me." he said and looked me in the eyes, his dark gaze piercing right through me.
"Unless you're not attracted to me. Then it's pointless."
"I'll go!" I cut him off before he could say anything more.
"That's good to hear. Can I have your phone number so I can text you?"
"Yeah sure!" I said nodding as he handed me his phone to type in my number.
"You know Y/N, my parents fell in love the moment they saw each other... It could be that the history might repeat itself with us."
"What gives you so much confidence?"
"You."
"Huh?"
"I have to go now so could you bring me the receipt?"
"It's on the house this time."
"Well thank you. I really enjoyed the meal." he said as he got up from the table.
"See you soon, Y/N." he bowed and left.
"What did you two talk about?" dad suddenly appeared from behind me.
"Aish dad you have to stop scaring me like that!"
"Sorry sweetie... So, why did you sat down at the table with him?"
"Uhm, he didn't want to eat alone since this time he came without his bodyguards."
"His bodyguards? What does he need bodyguards for?"
"He said he's CEO of a company so I guess it's a pretty big business if he needs bodyguards."
"Yeah it could be... Anyways go home and rest, I don't want you to be working all the time Y/N."
"Fine fine I'm going!"
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Once in a Lifetime
FanfictionThis is a story about people chasing their dreams while fighting reality.