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@Bae Joohyun Nancy was fully concentrating with her cleaning as she was trying to stop her wild imaginations and thoughts, if she won't she might accidentally make a novel right now. She was furiously wiping a specific part of the glass door even though it's already clean. Nancy was not really doing a pretty good job distracting herself. She tries to concentrate again when she heard a voice behind her and she abruptly faced the owner of it. And saw the clumsy rich customer earlier.. "Uh yes ms?" Nancy answered while playing with the rag with her hands, she didn't know why she's fidgety though so he pulled herself together again and smiled to the customer and hear what she was about to say. Nancy blinked at the bills being handed to her, the amount can cover her two months expenses. She's receiving this money just because she became honest? Nancy was more surprised at the other statement, she innerly scoffed in what was happening, it's like she picked some kind of a genie in a bottle and giving her 3 wishes. She shook her head a little before coming up with a response. " Look, I know I did something good, and yes other people won't do the same as I did but wouldn't it be a little too much? " Nancy stepped closer to make sure the cctv won't catch her and took the money and puts it in her waits pocket " but I'm actually no angel, I'm also an ordinary person needing some currency, so I'm gonna take this. Are you always like this to the people who're good to you? If it is then I can be good to you 24/7 ." Nancy mentally slapped herself, she didn't know she has this desperate personality, she understand that a chance or an opportunity is standing in front of her but she never expected to approach it like this. She can feel her shame leaving her body. But in the other side of her thoughts she felt pity with other, just how much of a bad environment Is she living that she was so amused with a little act of goodness.


// I'm sorry for this being so short. I'll make it up next time. I'm about to get my free time soon T___T

@Jennie Jieun couldn't help to slightly start bouncing on the soles of her feet from joyful anticipation, making certain parts of her body jiggle ever so slightly" Of course, this is the same drink I always get, to tell the truth... Have you ever been to this cafe before or is this your first time " Jieun said in a playfully intrigued tone of voice, while she lean closer to Jennie with a cheerfully oblivious yet curious expression on her face

@Lee Jieun Jennie wondered if Jieun would be just as concerned if she found out the reason why the girl didn't sleep much last night. Her clubbing habits were taking a toll on her and she had to give up on them as soon as possible.
Jennie was a bit taken aback by the order. She was never a fan of coffee which takes more than one word to order.
"Uh... same for me" she told the barista quickly, not wanting to sound like someone who doesn't know anything about coffee "Wait, did I hear decaf in the middle of the whole thing? Can I have a venti iced Americano instead please?"
She chuckled and turned around to face Jieun
"You sure know what you want." Jennie chuckled

@Jennie Jieun followed Jennie into the coffee shop with a blissful smile on her face
" Oh dear, please take care of yourself and try to get more sleep if you can? " Jieun said in a worried tone of voice as she gazed at Jennie with a concerned expression on her face, when Jennie mentioned not getting much sleep
" I want a Tall, Non-Fat Latte With Caramel Drizzle. Grande, Iced, Sugar-Free, Vanilla Latte With Soy Milk. Triple, Venti, Soy, No Foam Latte. Triple, Venti, Half Sweet, Non-Fat, Caramel Macchiato. Decaf, Soy Latte With An Extra Shot And Cream." Jieun said in a happy tone of barely contained anticipation

@Nancy McDonie [ hey, sweetie, i hope you're doing okay and you're not that much sick now. please rest a lot; don't mind me much, okay? rest a lot and eat a lot and drink meds too :(( ]

@Bae Joohyun //I'm sorry I got really busy and sick.. I'LL post my reply later.

@Nancy McDonie there was no point of thinking ways and strategies out of the chain when she have strangled herself round and tight - her mind was nothing but endless intersections that leads to only one dead point - sealed with a lock designed without a key to set her free. if joohyun wasn't in a peaceful and an eerie place as this cafe, she could have her own scream fest in sheer frustration at how dumb she is, the rubbing on her temples was now small slaps alternated on both of her cheeks. she needs to focus - which, with a doubt, she was - in between squishes of her face were prayers of the heavens to self-control and of her actions to match her age and its expected level of maturity, rather than showing her front like a kid on her pigtails who's careless that lead to her ice cream falling along with her as she trip on her feet and cry.

with a huge slap landed on her forehead, she groaned, skimming her bag with soft grumbles under her breath. "ah, let's just get over with it," joohyun muttered to herself as she propped her laptop out and open once laid flat on the wooden table, stack of papers placed beside it. a way to get out of her uneasiness - maybe - was to not acknowledge it, which means of not to acknowledge you. as hard as it sounds, she had to, wallowing all her "crush at first sight"-itis with her hands enclosed to fists and down on the back of her head; convincing herself the reasons as to why she have visited the pastry shop: to get rid of the boredom she had in her office, have something sweet to eat and kick her alive, finish her blog, and go home - not to ogle over a lady around her teenage years dressed in her work uniform and apron whilst hair tucked in a ponytail. other than it's against the law, it's weird. and disrespectful. once the blank document on her screen lit up as she have punched the password of the device, she started alternating with taking notes and reading - her bottom lip and the insides of her cheek chewed in full concentration.

her engrossment with her work was quickly cut off when she heard a small clearing of someone's throat behind her - suddenly fidgeting on her seat as to why she clutched her papers close to her chest upon knowing its you, her eyes blown to its approximate blink after blink. she started to be self-conscious again, pushing non-existent strands off her face, and then she remembered the cheesecake she ordered as the was placed on table - her admiration of its tidiness at its peak with a sigh of contentment and with a gentle "thank you". what have caught her off guard was the sight of her change and your words after that, inwarldy choking in bewilderment when her train of gaze instilled on you from the moment she laid her eyes at you and when you turned her back on her to go back to your space on the counter.

that's when she felt what embarrassment was like, to the bones.

she remembered clearly how much money her workmates spend too much cash whenever they drop in for lunch time, or for snacks; or the way her boss stared at the receipts in pure horror - then again, she forgot how much bill she cashed out a while ago, making her groan for the nth time tonight. can she never be clumsy once in her life? deciphering your sentence with her own assumptions, it seems like you're mad at her - but if you were, you could've done something terrible like shaming her in front of the counted costumers as what she usually see on the movies because the character was getting on the worker's nerves; or fish the money in your pocket as a form of a tip and she wouldn't burdened about the amount she lost, even remember it. were you really the same person who have winked on her and drove her nuts? joohyun didn't felt nothing but gratefulness and overwhelmed with such kidness you have shown when she continued to work - completely bothered, the words on the paper dancing in front of her eyes and empty - focus on her sudden urge to return the favour as her way to show her sincerity of her thanks then popped in her head.

she could jump off with the brightest smile and say "thank you so much for your kidness, let me repay it with ways you asked or liked as a token of my gratitude!" but she was not like those; shame eating her inch by inch - and she didn't know what would be her first form of reward to give - hence why her endless murmuring and shaking of her head. as she flip through her notes whilst taking small bites of the cake placed on the plate and chugging too much water from the glass, joohyun noticed you were busy with your work - taking it as a sign that she should do it some time later. even if she convinced herself, she can't help but to get ticked of the fact of her, sitting there without doing anything. practicing lines as she reads was not enough; immediately shaking her head to shrug off the cringy lines she have thought about.

but hey, there's no point discarding it without telling it. so, with the remaining fibre of confidence she had, more bills with her hand since she don't know what else to give you, she stood on her feet before she approached you - contemplating whether to pat your shoulder gently yet she did otherwise. "hey," she greets after a small squeak, clearing to shy away the shame bubbling on the pit of her stomach. "uhm, i know that i made a bad impression but-" - trembling hands moved forward to offer you the money, gulping rather visibly - "this- this is my way of saying 'thank you' with the goodness you have shown to me. most people would lie about it, but you're different from them- so- like- my form of saying my thanks," taking a deep breath, she continued. "i mean for you to take it. please. and... in case you need other help, i'd try... to help with... the best of my ability."

@Bae Joohyun Nancy blinked as she took the bills from the lady's nervous hands. It was actually too much for the cake. Their café wasn't that fancy. Do the lady think they would sell such expensive cakes. She didn't even asked how much it is before handling such big amount. Then Nancy thought to herself 'so she quite have a full pocket huh'. But then Nancy also considered that the lady was just clumsy, maybe she haven't tried ordering to a simple café. She watched as the lady goes for a vacant table and seat while she was preparing the cake. Taking a glance every now and then and making sure she won't drop the sweet thing. As she was watching she conclude that the customer hasn't moved on from what she did, seeing her knead her own temple as if something disastrous just happened. Nancy can't help but release a little laugh. 'a clumsy rich lady' she murmured. ' I wander about a man that's dating her, is she the one paying for everything? ahh that sound so rude' Nancy shook her with too much thoughts going on her mind about the customer.


She took the cake, a solo sized one since the lady didn't even mentioned her preference so Nancy just assumed she'll take this kind of size. She sliced it for the customer's convenience and added a little more of whip cream. Making sure that the plating is nice and neat Nancy took the plate and placed it in a tray together with a glass of water and some napkins. She then wiped her hands in her apron to secure that the tray won't slip off her hands then she proceeds to deliver the cake to the problematic Lady's table.


Nancy cleared gently to get the latter's attention before speaking. " Excuse me, here's your cheese cake miss." She said as she carefully placed the tray in front of her. " Oh anyways." She then took the excess bills that the lady handed her a while ago. "You gave me too much for the price of the cake. Pay attention next time okay ? Not all people are as honest as me." She said and also placed the bills in the table. "You haven't told me what beverage would you want, so just call me if you want to get a specific drink okay? enjoy your sweets."

Nancy ended before going back to the counter and goes back into staring at the lady and making assumptions.
She didn't noticed that she's being too obvious in observing the other, it's making her like a curious high school student stalking her crush. For the nth time she shook herself to get into reality. Her brain is distracting her too much about an ordinary customer, there's a lot of customer who came in today but she never think of them too much. ' what the heck is going on ' Nancy then tried to keep her thoughts away and focus to other things such as wiping the tables and glasses even though they're not dirty at all.

@Nancy McDonie knowing someone else to be in your shoes, she was impressed by such kidness and professionalism you showed, the air locked on as if to process every syllable rolled out of the pretty mouth of yours. if you were not an angel in disguise, she don't know what you are. she was half-amused, and partly relieved, when you reassured her it was fine - something that she did not expect such answer from you. so, as shameless as it is, she took a huge exhale through her nose, the air off through were luggage of her embarrassment with what she done and the scenarios that was playing in her mind out and free; the worry in her still there, a part of the of you manager, though it was a minimum to none at this point. so thank heavens for such blessing, and thank a wonderful and understanding you.

in the middle of her mental celebration, her senses suddenly heightened when you leaned onto the counter - and gave her both of her hands a feather-like squeeze; gentle but the way it affected her was more like bricks after bricks piled onto her chest, despite its heaviness was the beating of beating of her heart. the warmth imprinted of both of your palms seeped through her skin and dancing along her spine, feeling tingly and quite ticklish of its after-effect, such feeling evident on both cheeks. as if it wasn't enough, you winked!joohyun could feel her heart and jaw drop on the floor - and she don't have thoughts on collecting herself, knowing she's a clown in her skirt and make-up in front of you already - and as if the world stopped and the clock halted its ticking, her self-consciousness dragging her in her mind to slap her that you really did that. were you hitting on her? what should she do? wink as well? make a flirty remark? be as greasy as she can be? of course, in front all that was a stoned joohyun, lips slacked and closed as if she was a fish out of the water, the bag of embarrassment she disregarded was heavy on her lungs, silently heaving for air.

her craving for chocolate was not on her priorities now; rather was a way to finish her order and her assigned task quickly so that she could get herself holed up in the bedroom of her apartment, either taking all the time to wallow herself in her own dilemma and get over it after a month or two - or enjoy laughing at vines first before she'd wallow in her own shame with her figure wrapped in a thick blanket to suffocate herself and faint. if she won't make a move now, she know she will regret her impulsive words and decisions that may bring chained ungrateful events she will carry even in her second life. as a result, she bobbed her head in agreement at your suggestion - unsure if she's going to like it, but - clumsy fingers handing out enough or more bills as a payment before she settled on a table-for-two tucked in the corner and by the glass windows with her might trying not to trip or fall with her stiff legs - funny as it looked, she cared less.

only when she let out another sigh of relief as she was seated on her seat, her bag on the wooden table whilst fingers rubbing on her temples. the first question she had in her mind was why is she acting like this - and why, of all person, you? not that she was judging, not at all, but she can't help but wonder how powerful you were to her. with her first sight of you, with every little details you have done and made, no words she can describe the magic that you hold. with this safe distance between you and her, she could think clearly and pull herself together and act in an ordetly manner, or what seems appropriate at this matter. with her mind calculating the endless scenarios in her head, and its outcomes branched to one another - everyrhing snaps blank as she remembered the face - your face - enough to describe the heavens. no, wait, hold up, joohyun - shaking her head sideways, she needs strategies to save from falling onto the pit of her humiliation, not to daydream about you, darn it!

@Bae Joohyun Nancy was waiting for the lady's order but instead she heard a whole different answer that came from those plump 'surely high maintenanced' lips. "" I didn't mean to pry, but you're beautiful. Absolutely stunning, at that. "" The sentence echoed and repreated in Nancy's brain within her ear registration. She took time to look at herself perfectly nothing but in a normal red apron with the name of the cafe embedded in the middle on the chest part with a plain white skinny shirt inside and a messy hair managed to keep from disasters by the grip of her ponytail. And questions rushed in her head why? how? Why is a beautiful lady looking for a cake complimented her like this, doesn't she look at the mirror to see what's more of beauty? . Nancy can't find an explanation and she felt flustered,. And she said to herself ' Is she serious ' . Nancy finds it a little bit funny but her face couldn't hold the fact that she's emabarassed , with it turning like a tomato.

In a second Nancy thought that the Lady was being a prank or a by giving her such compliments but Nancy finds that she's indeed sincere and was just carried by the moment that she forgot to tell her order first and just go straight in telling Nancy that she looks stunning. Nancy finds it cute even if she wants to more Nancy can't do that because she's a customer.

Nancy tries to pull her self together and came up with a response. She chuckles politely and clips some hair away from her face in her ear. " Miss, please, no need to worry about it, you didn't offended me in anyway. And my manager is not around so we can't really do that. " Nancy then propped her elbows in the counter to get a little near to the one of a kind consumer, then she says in almost a whisper as she reached for the other's fidgeting hands and squeeze them with comfort. " But thank you. " She tilted her head and winks with a smile before letting go of it
" and anyway, I could still go ahead and serve you, so let's go ahead with your order? I can recommend our specisal cream cheese cake to calm you down."

@Nancy McDonie [ omg, it's fine. and hey, you're doing pretty well ! ! ! ♡ ]

it was comical, really, that joohyun did not notice a beauty embed in the body of a human on the other side of the cashier counter; the excitement translated to the beating of her fingertips against the wooden counter was put into a pause; as if she was stoned by the power you hold - her foot nailed onto the wooden floor - the smile on her face remained stagnant and eyes never a heartbeat to blink, basking in the perfection in front of her, alive and breathing and sharing the same air with her, and the colour of her cheeks started to rise. either in embarrassment or amusement, she can't tell.

the beauty you hold was something she can't see on the daily basis: such perfect volume and curves of reddish pink tiers, the full cheeks of under the blanket of peach, almond eyes bright and sparkling that it matches the lights lit in the room - even brighter and more comfortable than the glow that behold in this four-walled room. the more stare - even if she looked like a ed man in the body of a woman - the more she was captivated under the spell you have brought by the innocence and gentleness of your charm in full aggression. rather than saying her rehearsed i'd-like-to-have-a-slice-of-chocolate-cake-and-a-cup-of-hot-cocoa-please embed in excitement chanted in her head as she head her way in been carried out along with a wind - a palm landed on her chest and gaze never wandered elsewhere but on you - with a deep breath and, "i didn't mean to pry, but you're beautiful. absolutely stunning, at that."

and it was one of the embarrassing events that was added to her unforgettable memories that will haunt me even in my dreams list.

ther was no room in her head stop those words to roll off so quickly off her tongue - embarrassment more prominent on the sudden rise of the blood on both of her cheeks and on her ears, accepting her fate of either being kicked and out of this establishment of pleasingly aesthetic (and mouth-watering food) until her last breath, and of your palm to hit her face with a slap or two for such comment that seemed off so lewd to you and/or to anyone who happened to hear that. joohyun seemed to have a new title, and a bad one at that: miss . even in her working attire! without a doubt, she quickly fold her arms together as she cowers in apology - tiers pressed together with a soft grumble. "i'm really sorry, i didn't mean to say those words all of the sudden. i didn't mean to offend you as well. i'm really, really sorry!" if the lady could say sorry with every heartbeat, she could - the inside of her cheek gnawed between her pearly whites, her fingers coming back to life in anxiety and shame. "i-is there another way for exit? should i talk to your manager for an explanation?"

@Bae Joohyun // that's more han fine, well me too it's not my first language hihi

Nancy was in the middle of putting her things in her locker. Also changing her clothes to her work uniform when she's about to put her phone inside she received a message, it's like the 15th text message that was sent to her by her grandma for this day only, not including a couple of recorded calls which she never answered. She opened the message and read it , saying:

" Nancy, please pick up the phone? We want to know how you're doing and we want to send you some money."

Nancy rolled her eyes before sighing in exhaustion and typing a reply.

" I'm still alive, I can manage and I don't want any help from you, so stop bothering me already."

She finished the sentence and sent it, then throws the phone in the locker. She's already used to this facade, being all rude and cold to her grandparents so that they should stop checking on or helping her. They already did a lot for her ever since her parents left her to them in a very young age and never came back. Once she was able to be independent she doesn't want to be her grandparents' responsibility anymore. She don't want them to suffer more because or her parents' irresponsibility. She moved in to a university far from home after passing, receiving a scholarship and worked part time to support her needs. Then as planned she starts being rude to her grandparents so that they'll disown her but it seems like it's not working at all. But then she doesn't forget he fact that she needs to repay them too so when she got some extra money she sends it to some of their neighbors and let them buy the groceries for her grandparents and made sure to remind them not to tell it came from her .

Everything is doing good for now but Nancy can foresee that she'll be needing more funds as she goes on with her studies, the scholarship she has only covers her tuition fees and some extra curricular things, but doesn't include projects, papers, her accommodation and her daily necessities. She's planning to have another job but she doesn't know if it will work with her school schedule, she needs to study hard and be good so that she can't loose the scholarship. She sighs and shook her head, reminding her self to stay calm and think of a better solution. She released and long exhale and tighten her apron before going out to the cafe counter and greet the customers. Since her shift is night it doesn't really get that crowded unless there are occasions like Christmas or Valentine's. But in regular days it's just fine, sometimes she can still sneak some time to study her notes and her manager always understands fortunately.

She was arranging some of the cakes on the display when she heard the door open and saw a customer get inside. She smiled her tiredness away to give a warm welcome to the customer. She saw a person who's pretty but a different pretty, it's like with a twist of elegance. Even though she just looked like in a rush approaching the cafe.

Nancy nods at the question. " Yes of course miss, we make sure we have something to offer all the time. So may I know what kind of cake you're looking for ? " she smiles and waits for her to respond.

@Nancy McDonie [ ] hello ! i also forgot that english isn't my first language and my details have been rusty. so apologies if there are tons of mistakes ;;

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coffee tasted like it's water at this point, that's for sure.

the way the words in her draft for her blog was quite similar to the taste of caffeine she have chugged down just a couple of seconds ago - the aftertaste bringing nothing but sheer frustration pumping in her veins. the screen of her laptop gets a tad brighter upon staring at it further, leading her temples to drum onto her skin rather violently - bottling up the glass of her frustration - hence why, without a doubt, her mouse hovered to where the delete button. the document was suddenly blank in front of her, and she never felt as frustrated her whole life - her fingertips pushing the screen down with a silent huff, the small slam defeaning the silence followed with crunches of crumpled paper filling the room and the empty bin being filled in with its first trash of the day.

joohyun don't even understand why she have promised to make a journal, an investigative journal - something that is not inclined with her expertise - and why she have stayed in the office past office hours to do such work. hustling for this type of work for years, she also can't pinpoint why her boss have been forcing her for it, and why was she petty if "she will drop the task by the last minute and may lead to joohyun being fired for work" - the latter 'outcome' never part of the priorities of her life, so as her extension being holed up in front of her laptop resulting to draft after draft in the recylced bin - and deleting it for good. she have lost count with how many unfinished documents she left as is and how many cups she have finished in one go (and how burnt up her tongue already was) for tonight.

one more round of coffee will not help with her current situation, her eyes glued onto her wrist watch as she slumped on her seat with a deep sigh past her nose. she needed something other than the usual bitter taste of a drink, and something to finally awaken her senses - and suddenly, "i wanted a slice of cake. chocolate cake. or caramel cake. or bread". with a speed of light, joohyun packed her things and rushed her way towards the elevator; her phone indicating a shop a walking distance away - the thought of being able to have a slice of sweet delight had adrenaline coursing in her blood. the lady of ponytail and velvet grey long sleeves tucked in her pencil skirt, a bag to sling on her shoulder strutted inside the shop; thankful that the place isn't as packed as what her workmates usually told her it would be. the smell of pastry dancing in her nostril with the small chatter and shushed music beating her eardrums - the ambience perfect for her to finish her assigned work. rushing her way to the counter, she pushed up the widest grin she can offer as she speak. "hi! i was wondering if there are still cakes available as of the moment?"

@Chong Tingyan *smiling when she sees how much the other actually enjoyed talking about her work and art in general she couldn't help but laugh a little* well I think practice dose make perfect but I just never had the patients to practice something for a long time *tilling her head in though she slowly shook her head while nomming her cake* hmm maybe tho Instagram is more about showing skin then artistic value but maybe you are right I never though about it that way

@Wen Xin Yi *by the end of her explanation on her work, her cheeks were dusted in the pale pink that grew a shade darker at the other's praise, her smile turning softer, almost coy* I guess it runs in the family. everyone in my family is somehow connected to arts. painting, photography, even music and acting. but what's more important is that you just have to keep practicing. when I first started, I was really awful, but I kept going because I really wanted it. eventually you'll get better, just like with everything else in life *taking a sip of tea, she carefully set the cup back down* but to say that you don't have an artistic side isn't true. you take photos for your instagram, right? they must be good if people are actually following you, no?

@Miyauchi Haruka It is still too early to be up for my liking, but after I had been woken by a car alarm going off for ten minutes straight, I had decided to seize the day and head to work early. Nevertheless, my body isn't as cooperative as I had hoped, still feeling heavy from the few hours of sleep. Desperately needing a shot of caffeine, I drop by the cafe, my mood immediately lifting as I'm surrounded by the pleasant scent of freshly brewed coffee and sweet pastries.

Standing in line at the counter, I notice the female in front of me, her short, colorful hair catching my attention for a moment before I look back down at my phone. Little by little the line keeps moving forward, yet I barely notice my surroundings as I'm too busy chatting with my colleagues. Only when I hear a certain name, my head shoots up, eyes wide as I stare at the back of the short-haired female. Miya. I want to call out, but hold myself back as I'm not sure if it's really her. Instead, I decide to place and pay for my order first, iced coffee and a blueberry muffin, before I move over to where the female is sitting.

It's almost as if I'm back in time, back to being a little child, as I reach out. Gripping the end of her shirt, I give it a light tug, eyes wide in wonder. "Miya-nee. It's really you? I never thought I'd ever see you again..."

@Chong Tingyan *smiling she leans forward her attention on the other girl listening to her talking about her work she could see how much she enjoyed it and it was nice to listen to her since she really sounded happy* that's really cool I never had an artistic side I think I mean I tried like every child I at some point wanted to be an artist so I leaned how to draw Manga but I failed miserable at it so I gave up. *she admit chuckling* but it's really cool to see someone that actually followed though with there passion and became and artist.*smiling she leaned back to keep eating her cake*

@Wen Xin Yi I figured that much by your name, just wanted to make sure though. I'm from Hong Kong by the way *points at herself as she talks* I'm...an artist I guess? *smiles sheepishly, still not used to referring to herself as an artist* I make sculptures. Out of different stuff, like wood or different kinds of stone or metals. I like to use clay the most though. I mean, just imagine. You have a block of clay, basically wet dirt, in front of you and slowly, little by little it takes form. *her eyes spark as she talks about her profession, hands animatedly fluttering through the air, one of those habits she can't quite shake off* Anything, well almost anything, from your fantasies, you can make it real. Isn't it just lovely?

@Chong Tingyan *laughing at th eothers joke she couldn't help but nod a little* you really should *tilling her head in question when the girl told her she had a question she smiled* me I'm Chinese *she answered chuckling*
*happy that the other understood jer love for her work she nod her head* what are you working at? Since you said you would never be able to work in an office? * curiously leaning forward wanting to know more about the other* oh well I'm just love food so I always enjoy my food *smiling she kept eating her cake happily while sipping her tea in between*

@Wen Xin Yi guess next time I visit my family at home I should bring some extra gifts to thank my parents for giving me my good looks *she snickers at her own joke before sitting up a little straighter when remembering something* oh right! what I wanted to ask you, where are you originally from? or your parents? *seeing the other's love for her work reminds her a little of herself, knowing that if anyone asked about her work she would have a hard time to shut up as well* I think to be able to work in a field that you love and enjoy is really amazing. I could never imagine myself doing any kind of office work *she giggles at her obvious embarrassment and shakes her head* I didn't mean it in a bad way. I honestly really like it when you can see that people are enjoying their food

@Chong Tingyan *nodding giving the girl a smile* yes maybe but I think it might also be because you just have good Genes? *laughing a little since it was the truth your genes are what made people look the way there were.* well I do like my job and now that I'm having a few fans I'm actually learning about it so I can keep my fans and make a lot more *she smiles bright happy that she really loved her job*
Hm? *looking up form the cake she looked a little embarrassed* the cake is just really good and I had sweets cravings since this morning so this hits right in the spot

@Wen Xin Yi you think? *unconsciously she reaches up, lightly touching her cheek* I guess it's because I spend so much time indoors so I'm not that exposed to the sun. I usually get off work once the sun has already set *listening to the other talking about social media, she can't help but smile* no, it's alright. you seem happy when you talk about your work and all those things. seeing you happy makes me happy too. I like you the way you are so no need to hold back *smiling encouragingly, she reaches out for her cup, taking a little sip of her tea before she sighs in contentment* I'm not sure what's better. eating cake your watching you eat cake since you seem to enjoy it so much

@Chong Tingyan *smiling she nod happy* it was really a lucky conscience that got my my job and I love every bit of it *looking at others face for some time before realizing she was staring looking away smiling* I would love to do some make up you have really nice natural skin and your complexion in perfect for some more natural and soft cute looks *smiling she chuckles* it's a new trent and it helps getting followers and is easy to do tho it's difficult to keep followers with only food pics since people expect more and more and if you don't improve they will stop liking your pictures *she answers without thinking then realizing she talked about something the other would probably find boring or not get since she didn't do social media* sorry I went off with the topic *smiling she nod using her fork get some of the tart* hmmm damn look at all the chocolate *finally eating the piece after looking at it happy her smile grew even bigger* hmmm this is amazing *she all but moaned*

@Wen Xin Yi that sounds honestly amazing. you seem to like your work a lot. maybe I should ask you to do my makeup for me one day, turning me into the prettiest girl in town *she lifts a hand to point at her own face* as you can see, I don't really do much makeup. it's kinda hard for me *shaking her head, she just waves it off* no it's alright, no need to apologize. I have friends who like to take photos of their food so I'm used to it *she then points at her tart* want to try a bite of this one as well?

@Chong Tingyan Hmm I get that it makes sense in a way *giving you an even bigger smile since she really put a lot of effort into her make up* I do some videos and Insta posts on makeup it never was my main focus but i fo have some confidence in it *smiling when she realized the other was waiting for her to finish her pictures.* ah sorry I should have asked but thank you *smiling happy at how well the pictures came out* yes I love food *agreeing before she tried both of her cakes sighing in happiness nearly * oh this is soo yummy

@Wen Xin Yi maybe it's because I like to express my feelings rather than keeping them in so I can relate with people like me better *tilting her head slightly, she watches in content, happy to be the reason behind the other's smile* but you put a lot of effort into your makeup, so that's really amazing too *having somehow grown use to the new trend of people taking photos of their food first, she just waits patiently, taking the momentarily break in their conversation to let her eyes wander through the cafe, attention soon returning to the female across from her* you really do love food *laughing softly, she picks up her fork as well, taking a bite of her tart* mmh, it's really good~

@Chong Tingyan *nodding she listens to the other girls words totally understanding what she means* yes that is true guessing other peoples thoughts is exhausting *blushing just a little she smiled happy* I'm not that pretty most of it is makeup but think you *eyes glued to the tray she nods her head not even really realizing the waiter attached to the tray her full focus on the food a happy smile on her face* hmm that look soooooo good *smiling happy while she starts to arrange things so it would look good before taking some Instagram pictures then leaning back with her cup in her head happily sipping her tea before getting fok to try the cake* aww it's to pretty

@Wen Xin Yi I don't mind straight forward people. I actually find it easier to get along with them. the quiet ones...sometimes it's hard to understand people if they don't say out loud what they're thinking. I'm no psychic, I can't read minds. when they get mad at your for not being able to guess what is going on on their mind, I really hate that *her expression turns a bit gloomier but quickly she replaces it with a smile so to not spoil the mood* you're just as pretty as her though *just second after the other is looking up, a waiter comes around with a tray in hand* looks like it's for us

@Chong Tingyan I hope so too *agreeing with what the girl said about Lina* aww that's so nice of you I'm always a little worried because I'm reather straight forward with people but I really enjoy spending my time with you too. *laughing at her reaction* aww be ice and share? *joking along before giving her a big smile listening* oh I know girls like that she must be really pretty
*looking up at the counter wondering if our cake and drinks will be put soon and if we have to pick them up or get them brought here*

@Wen Xin Yi true, she always seems so busy. hopefully once the first event is done she will get to rest a little *she just simply shrugs, showing a toothy smile* just my opinion. I think you're really nice. spending time with you is easy and fun *exaggerating a gasp, she pretends to be shocked* ya! don't try to steal my partner from me. for now I want to be the only lucky person to get to see her up close *she keeps the act for a little longer before bursting into laughter* just kidding. she said her name is Joohyun. she's a little shorter than me, dark hair, doll like face. really big and pretty eyes. the type of woman you can't help but stare at when she walks down the street