Ch. 2

"Here you are. Your office ID and your fake ID". Lewis handing me a brown envelope.

"And here's the new bank book and the card. And here the ten billion cheques in my name. So it won't be tracked through your old account".

"Thank you so much, Lewis. Thank you too for going along with my whims".

I put the envelope, the id, bank book account into my bag. And the cheque and the bank card into my wallet.

"I need to go now. I will see you next week at the office. I will contact you when i need something".

I pick up my jacket and put on my glasses. Walking out from the coffee shop. Leaving Lewis alone with a sad expression on his face.

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"Sigh.. For now, i need something to drink". I park the car not too far from the convenience store.

"Sigh.. I rode around the road not too far between the office and my house. I need to find a new place".

As i was crouching in front of the snacks sections, someone tapping my shoulder.

I saw a young man, with a short brown hair, black eyes, and a big build behind me, smiling.

"Excuse me. I wasn't trying to eavesdrop. But i heard you was looking for a new place while i was tidying up the goods. If you don't mind, my shift will end in ten minutes. I have an empty place in my head around here. If you want, i can show you the place ".

'Looking at him, it might be worth to check. Should i?'.

" Alright. I will wait for you at the car in front of the store. If you have the time, mind to show it to me? ". I gave him a business smile.

"Alright. Let me scan it our for you and change my clothes".

I walk out from the convenience stores, waiting at the car.

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"Thank you for helping me. This is a good place. Is your place around here? Let me drive you home".

"Ahaha. Your welcome. Yes, my place is not too far from here. Good thing that you are found a place. You are coming from a far place with only a car and one suitcase. You must be tired".

We continue to talk at the car while I'm driving him back home. He said that he is a a student at the xx University. 3rd year at Accounting Major. He is in his twenties. And his place is not far from the convenience stores either.

"Thank you for your help today. When i finished settle down, i will visit you to buy you a dinner or drink later".

"You're welcome. You can find me at the convenience stores of you want to treat me a dinner".

He waves his hand and then going in to his place.

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"Welcome. What would you like to drink?".

"Give me a bottle of Tequila, and a cola in a Different glass. Oh and please, put the bottle in the bucket ice".

I sat down at the counter of the bar. Looking through my phones.

Tuk..

"Here, your Order sir. A bottle of tequila in a bucket of ice, a bottle of cola, one glass shot, and one glass for your cola".

"Thank you". I pour the drink at the glass, and chug it down my throat.

'Now, what should i do.. My parents is gone. My partners is gone. Why the fuck she was so cruel to me'.

As my thoughts wander around, the liquor was gone half in a blink of an eye.

Clink~

"Please, a glass of whisky on rock. Thank you".

"Alright, Sir".

I kept chugging the liquor as there's no tomorrow. Used to having an alcohol every night, makes my system craving on it. No matter how much i drink, i still have jot built any immunity against it.

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"Sir.. Sir..".

"...".

"Sir.. Are you alright?".

I feel like someone calling me. But either my vision or mind wants to respond to it.

"Sir..! Are you alright!?". I felt a shake on my shoulder. I snapped out from my own world. I look to my side.

"Sir! Finally, you are responding to me! Are you alright?".

"Huh? You are.. The part-timer at the convenience stores? Uh, what was your name again?". I pressed the bridge of my nose to stay sane.

"Ah, yes! You remembered me. My name is Sujin Hee. Fancy meeting you here, umm..". He reaching out his hand towards me.

"Ah. My name is..". I paused a moment before answering. "My name is Haru. Just call me Haru". I grabbed back his handshakes.

"Are you alone here? It's quite far from your place, isn't it?".

"Ah, no. I'm with my friend from campus. Our table is over there. Wants to join us?". He turn his body and pointing out his table. I saw three guy on the table.

"Sure. You can go ahead. I will go after i order some more to the bartender". I gave him a smile to let him go first. He nod his head and then walked towards his table.

"Can you please bring this bottle to the table over there? And add one more bottle, a snack, and a cola. The same as i was ordered as before. And you can come to me for the whole bills later when we're done. Thank you".

"Alright, sir. A bucket of ice too, right? Gotcha".

As the bartender told the waitress to deliver my order, i grab my jacket, phones, and walk towards the table.

"Hello. Thank you for inviting me". I gave them a smile.

"Hello, Hyung~".

"Hello..".

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"Welcome,Hyung! It's okay. It's better than being alone! Take a seat, Hyung!". Said Sujin Hee.

"Once again, thank you for inviting me. My name is Haru. Are you all Sujin Hee friend from Campus?".

"Hello Haru Hyung! My name is Leejin! I am Sujin Hyung Junior!". Said the shorter guy.

"Halo. My name is Leon. I am one year above Sujin". Said the composed guy.

"Hi. I'm Jeeha. Same year with Sujin". Said the most quiet guy.

"And once again, I am Sujin. 3rd year at campus xx".

"Excuse me. Here's your order". The waitress putting my order at the table.

"Ah! You don't need to do this, Hyung!". Sujin looks flustered.

"Ah. It's okay. Just think of as a thank you for the help earlier. You can order any drink you like either. Don't hold back".

We are talking about many stuff about the kids college life. All of them having a different major.

I drowned at my own thought. Thinking about what do i do in the future.

'I have one year at most. I need to find for the answer before going back to the business life'.

"Hyung.. Hyung..".

'it's not like i can't continue the business as well. It just.. I feel like my world is crumbling one by one'.

"Hyung..! Hyung..!".

'after one year passed, i need to show my face again at the business world. I'm kinda worried with Lewis. He is sometimes do something unexpected'.

"Hyung!". I feel a light shake on my wrist. I look down, and then look up to the owner of the hand.

"Hyung! Are you okay!? Tears suddenly come out from your eyes. Are.. Are you okay?". Says Sujin.

"Ah.. Huh? Huh?? Wha-". I wiped the tears from my face. My eyes feels hot. I can't breath well.

"Ah.. Ex- Excuse me. I- I need to use a bathroom". I stand up and grabbed my jacket. Rushing towards the bathroom.

I entered one of the bathroom stalls, and then i fall onto my knees.

"Uh.. Huh? Wha- why? It.. Won't stop.. Hic.. Uhh..".

Knock.. Knock..

"Hyung? Haru Hyung? Are you inside?".

I heard a knock and a voice belong to Sujin. I haven't locked the door yet. The door opened as Sujin keep Knocking with no answer from me.

"Huh? Hyung!? Are you okay!? What's wrong!?". Sujin grabbing my wrist to check up on me.

I can't breathe. I grabbed my neck tight and looking towards Sujin. Full of tears and panicking expression.

Sujin grabbed my other hand which was grabbing my own neck. As i keep gasping for an air, he pulls my head close to his chest.

"Shhh.. Its all right Hyung. Breathe slowly. Sshhh.. It's okay, it's okay".