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"Uh, you know.. I just want that love you see in romance movies or in the books I read. You know, the ones where you get that warm sensation that takes over your body. The ones that make you want to scream with giddiness but also cry because it's so beautiful. Where you forget reality for a second because you start to dream of having that moment too. To think that someone will want to give their love to you, accept your love and want to spend forever together. I mean I can barely put up with my own self at times. How am I going to find someone to love my quirks and flaws that drive me crazy?!" I take a deep sigh before my thoughts come flooding out.
"Why does it always feel like it's so hard to find love. I know you shouldn't search for love and that it will end up at your doorstep when it's time. But it's so hard yet endearing to see couples out holding hands. To see them being in love with each other and having those intimate moments. It's so cute to see them making plans for the future. Whether it's just going on vacation or seeing family for the holidays. To just be so open, free, and yourself with your partner. It makes me want to scream out, "WHEN WILL IT BE MY TURNNNNNN"
I see my best friend shownu side eye me then roll his eyes. Because this is the fifteenth thousand time I have rambled on about love in the last 30 minutes.
Shownu pinches the bridge of his nose before speaking. "Can you at least do something productive like help make cookies, make some more tea, restock the napkins, fill online orders. I'm not paying you to sit around daydreaming. Also What did I tell you about people watching??? It's weird."
"I'm on my lunch break!!!! LEAVE ME ALONE!!!! You know I can't help it. It's engraved into my personality. I mean like at that couple over there so cute having a picnic at the park. Just talking and laughing and making memories. That couple over there sharing a milkshake and being silly."
"Y/N WE JUST OPENED 30 MINS AGO HOW ARE YOU ON A LUNCH BREAK. I SWEAR TO GOD IF YOU DON'T STOP DOING SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE I'M GOING TO FI-!!!!"
"Alright, alright. Sheesh, I will get on it your highness. I bow before him before actually starting to complete the tasks. But before long I was lost into my thoughts again. "Why can't that be me??? It's hard to have your friends relate to that wanting and yearning when they're already in relationships. They've already found their soulmate and are planning out their future together"
"You know sulking and thinking about it won't make it happen any faster?"
I look at him up and down then roll my eyes. Mumbling under my breath, "ThiNkInG aBoUT iT wON't MakE iT HaPpEn ANy faStEr"
He sighs before placing his hand on his face and dragging it down then walking over to me. "You know you are the most stubborn and annoying girl I know. You know I love you like a little sister. I would do anything for you but you have to stop chasing love. I know it seems so hard to do because you have a big heart. I know you're looking subconsciously whether someone throws you a smile or give you a great conversation. But at the same time you are also the worst person in the world because you can never tell when someone is flirting with you. I know you love unconditionally and you wish that people could reciprocate those feelings. But not everyone is going to love the same way you do. When you are truly ready love will crash into you whether you are ready or not. They will be the one for you and you will be the one for them"
He puts his hand on shoulder and pulls me in close for a hug. I inhale the familiar cologne I have gotten accustomed to over the years. I know Shownu is right and I let out a big sigh before hugging him back. He really is the best friend a girl could ask for because he forever puts up with my nonsense.
"Also I am not that terrible with picking up flirting. I notice people when they're trying. And I'm not annoying. You're just a grumpy person" I stick my tongue out at him.
"Y/N you wouldn't notice someone was flirting with you even if they had a smoke signal and held up a sign that said im interested in you. I know that for an absolute fact" He laughs and then thumps my forehead. "I'm the least grumpy person here and you are annoying but in a good way. I'm sure my life would suck without you."
"I know it would" I smirk before walking into the storage room in the back of the bakery to get more napkins.
I hear the front door of the bakery open and the familiar chime ring out signaling someone has came into the building. Before long, I hear Shownu greet someone while thanking them for showing up. Out of curiosity, I walk up to the window on the door to get a view of this mystery person. But before I knew it I was knocked to the ground which causes the napkins in my hand to fly into the air before decorating the ground.
I hear snickering above me and see someone holding their hand over their mouth while shownu stands there shaking his head.
"Well as you can see this is y/n and she's always laying around on the job"
The mystery person says "I can tell she does and can see why you called in for help"
"I should sue you for worker's comp and having to work in such ridiculous conditions. Oh no, please don't mind me. I'm alright I don't think I have a concussion or internal bleeding."
I sit up after dusting off the napkins and raise an eyebrow. "What do you mean you called in for help? I am the help."
"Well you're obviously not enough help since he asked me to start working here." I hear the mystery girl mumble.
I raise my eyebrows at her before I speak Shownu cuts me off. "Y/N this is Jiwoo I hired her a couple days ago when you were out town. I feel like we could use the extra help since business has been picking up recently. Also you Valentine's is around the corner and we were swamped last year."
I wince thinking about last year. It was a like a horror movie, flour everywhere, icing in my hair, somehow cake batter got stuck on the ceiling and the customers, so many customers.
"You do not have to remind me I have nightmares every now and again from that day."
I stand up and dust myself off to properly introduce myself to my new coworker. Maybe we got off on the wrong foot. "I'm Y/N it's nice to meet you and I can't wait to work with you. Shownu is the best around town" I hold my hand out for her to shake it
She smiles at me then my hand before looking back at me. I slowly put my hand down realizing she wasn't going to shake it. Before Shownu could speak again the bell rings again indicating a customer had walked in.
"I'm going to leave y'all two together to get better acquainted. I know you both will help bring this bakery to great heights." He smiles before exciting the kitchen.
Jiwoo grins at him and waves him off before she turns back to me.
"So I-"
"Listen Isabel..."
"My name is y/n"
"Yeah whatever your name is please stay out my way. I'm trying to elevate this bakery to being the best in the city. Since your "help" hasn't done much. Letting down poor shownu that he had to ask me to come in and save the day. So maybe try being less lazy and more productive then Shownu wouldn't need to replace you."
I furrow my eyebrows about to put this heathen in her place before she turns around and her hair smacks me in the face as she walks out the door.
Now I know what you're thinking I should go out there and whoop her ass. But....
Yes there is a but I want to have a little bit more class because this is shownu's dream job. I don't want to ruin the chance of elevating his dreams to better heights. So I'll deal with home girl my own way. I put on a smile then walk out the doors to go start tending to the other customers. In the corner of my eye I see Jiwoo walking my way and I have to say by accident my foot was in the way so she may have tripped dropping tea on her.
I looked shocked and said " omg, oops my bad I didn't see you coming. I'm such a klutz"
Jiwoo narrowed her eyes at me and she glared at me as I threw her a smirk. We both knew from this day on we would be sworn enemies.