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The Red Eye Coffee

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I glanced at the clock on my wrist, in fact the time had already shown at nine o'clock in the evening. Outside the car I think the wind was blowing very fast, visible from the branches of the tree swinging - swinging.

Focusing, I circulated my gaze to every corner of the road I passed by in a slow-moving car. But, not even I found the figure I was looking for —Aya Park.

Where is the girl exactly? Didn't chef Jeno say that Aya was in the park near the Han River? And now I've been walking every street near the park.

Should I walk to find him? I think the answer is yes. It's possible that my range was missed when I was looking for Aya using a car.

All right, I'll pull over my car and try to find the girl on foot. Who knows to meet?

I took off the seatbelt I was wearing, then grabbed the cell phone in the passenger seat. I deliberately placed it there after sending a message to Mingyu a few minutes ago.

Mingyu Kim's

You know where it usually is |

Aya alone?

Ck, not yet read by him. Don't I have Aya's cell phone number? I'll call the girl and ask her where she is.

Aya...

One sec.

Two seconds.

Until the umpteenth ring, there was also no answer from Aya. It made me sigh slowly. Where else to look?

Anyway, I'm a little weird with my own attitude. Why am I so worried about him? Is it because of the deal with Mingyu? Ah, I don't know...

Okay, one more time. Who knows this time my phone call will be answered by Aya.

Aya...

Let's pick up Aya-ssi...

Hhh, it seems like he really wants to be alone. All right, I'll go through the park exactly.

However, suddenly as I was about to step my foot, there was the sound of someone calling my name.

"Jaehyun-ssi?" ask someone to make sure.

I stopped walking and turned, in fact the figure I was looking for was in front of my eyes. Who else if not Aya Park; the girl who might have stolen my attention even my heart (?)

"Right, you're Jaehyun's friend doneeus! What are you doing here?" exclaim Aya.

"Yep-ssi? I should have asked. What are you doing here?" sahutku.

"I? Just walk - a night walk, looking for fresh air. Around here it's very peaceful and also comfortable to be alone."

"So, I'm bothering you?"

"Ah, no. After all, it's your right to go this way."

I smile. In my heart, I am thankful that the person I am looking for has met. "Hm, if you don't mind. Would you like to have a warm coffee with me? I know a very cozy coffee shop near here."

Do not forget that my house is not far from the park. Of course I know very well places - cool places to just chat or drink coffee.

I saw Aya as doubtful or even indecisive. Looks like he will return home, because it looks like his movements are agitated.

"If it can't be no problem. Maybe next time," I continued.

"A-ah, that's not what I meant. It's just that I haven't authorized Jeno yet. Today my parents went out of town for a month. And I live in Jeno's apartment." said Aya.

Whats? Living in the same apartment? Just two? Aren't they just friends? Not the brothers? Oh, my God, what am I worried about!

"You.... one apartment with chef Jeno?... only two?"

I saw Aya nodding slowly. Then shake later. "There's Jeno's older sister who lives there."

Phew. They both live in the same apartment. Intensity meets will be very frequent.

"Ah so. Yes, you can call chef Jeno, right?"

"Yes, wait a minute." Aya turned her back to me and grabbed her phone and called chef Jeno.

In about three minutes, Aya turned back to face me with a faint smile on her lips. "Come on, Jeno gave me permission."

Thank God! I finally had a chance to approach Aya. I'm nodding. "Come on." We also walk side by side in the park while enjoying the gust of night wind. Forget the car I parked just about anywhere down the street.

Red eye coffee is a mixture of espresso with black coffee. Usually, coffee lovers have not been called addict if they have never tasted red eye coffee.

Daebakk! Is this a coincidence? Red eye coffee is one of my favorites as well. "Of course there is. Because I order that often."

"Jinjja? Whoa daebakk! Our taste is the same. Especially if you use two methods to enjoy coffee."

"It begins by sipping it, then spending it little by little. Right?" my answer.

Aya stopped stepping and made an expression like she had gotten a big reward. "You really are something Jaehyun-ssi! Jeno just can't enjoy coffee properly. Finally, I found a friend to share my experience of coffee with!"

I chuckled at the other qualities of an Aya Park. Turns out she's a fun girl. Plus we have the same taste. Red eye coffee.

"Come Jaehyun-ssi. I can't wait to taste that coffee. I happen to be thinking a lot and ..." I saw Aya glancing at me before continuing her words.

I scrunched my forehead confused. "And... What is Aya-ssi?" manya curious.

"Ah, there is no. We'll continue to talk later while enjoying coffee. I think it'll be exciting" he said with an awkward smile.

We headed back to the Coffee Crazy coffee shop. Coincidentally the shop or cafe belongs to my friend —Mark Lee; he's a very reliable coffee maker. The blended coffee has not been matched as long as I enjoy coffee anywhere.

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The At Coffee Crazy.

"We have arrived. Hows it? Very cozy isn't it?" ask Jaehyun.

I think he's right. By the time I got into this shop, the smell of coffee had already burst through my nose. Very piercing but fun.

It also looks like a design place that is so comfortable and delicious in the eyes. Not flashy but quite crowded with paintings made of art. The seat is also comfortable. Even the spot is no less cool with coffee shops in western countries there.

"This cafe looks elegant," I said.

I saw Jaehyun smiling happily. Suddenly someone called out the name of this man who came with me.

"Yo Jaehyun! Whats up men! Who the hell is this, bro?" yell at someone who knows who. I think the owner of this coffee shop.

Jaehyun greeted the person with an oddity. "Yo Mark Lee, the Copper Professional and owner of this famous coffee shop."

Professional Copper is an expert whose job is to assess the taste of coffee in an objective way. Not only is the knowledge of good and bad coffee as we value so far in the coffee shop, they judge coffee even deeper. Determine whether the coffee is in good quality or not.

I saw Jaehyun and someone named Mark Lee hugging men. "Ah, introduce. She's Aya Park." Jaehyun introduced me to his friend.

"Copper partner?" I saw Mark nudge Jaehyun's arm and whisper which I can still hear. "Just this time you brought a girl. Woah, your candidate?" whispered Mark.

For some reason, I felt an unusual sensation. It was like there was a sense of happiness to hear Mark's statement.

Holy hooch! What am I thinking! Remember Jeno, she's my boyfriend! Ah molla's! I'm rattled. For now, I just want to enjoy my favorite coffee; red eye coffee.

"Hi girl's. I'm Mark Lee, just call Mark no baby. Later the man next to me will finish me off," Mark's tease makes Jaehyun hit the boy surnamed Lee's shoulder.

As for me, just laugh awkwardly.

"Oh, Mark, don't you let us sit down?" sindir Jaehyun joked.

Mark chuckles. "Oh geez! Take it easy, I've prepared the most cozy spot on the table at the end there. You two can enjoy my concoction coffee in a relaxed and comfortable manner. All chatting of course."

"You're the best Mark-ssi. Thank you," I said, pointing my thumb.

Finally we were both —Jaehyun and I followed Mark from behind towards the place recommended by him.

Turns right. This place is one of the favorite visitors here. Right on the second floor, with an open roof and many tumblr lights that adorn every corner.

Enjoying coffee in the right place, with exciting friends is like a paradise of the world to me and maybe Jaehyun, too.

"Red eye coffee as usual?" ask Mark to Jaehyun.

"Of course! Please make two glasses, because the owner of this sweet smile, also red eye coffee connoisseur," said Jaehyun while glancing at me.

O geez! Jaehyun has dared to tease me. It made me feel embarrassed and put a red tinge in my ear. It was like a butterfly was flying in my stomach.

Mark held up his thumb. "Wait a minute. While waiting for the coffee, you can enjoy this beautiful night. It just so happened that the stars in the sky were shining brightly."

"Thank you, Mark-ssi" I said.

Jaehyun nodded without saying anything.

After Mark left, I accidentally caught from the tail end of my eyes that Jaehyun was watching me. Makes me feel wrong. Until I dared to look at him.

We also sat for quite a while. I don't know what Jaehyun was thinking. Obviously, that I was very nervous at the moment because of Jaehyun's gaze that could not be separated from watching me, even while smiling sweetly.

I want to die, now!