Love Chef
The Crazy Coffee Shop

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Mark's?

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At, Crazy Coffee Shop.

Behind the mini bar, Mark was seriously - visible from a frown on his forehead. He was doing a french press for manual brewing; the technique of serving coffee by manual steaming without a machine.

French press; commonly called coffee press. The technique in serving coffee is made using a special glass.

How to brew it by silence coffee briefly for approximately 4 minutes, with a dose of 60 grams to 1 liter of water. After that, press the top slowly until the coffee grounds are pressed to the base. After that immediately pour the coffee into the cup while still fresh.

That's what makes Mark's concoction coffee very different for coffee lovers. Indeed, all according to each taste. It's just that Mark's coffee is very dominant.

Like this time, the customer who last night came to Mark's coffee shop back there with someone different. Who else if not Aya and Jeno.

Mark who was serious about the technique of making coffee was not aware of the presence of both. He is passionate about his own world. Coffee is Mark's world.

"Excuse me..." Jeno deliberately teased Mark who was serious.

Beside Jeno, Aya was seen who chuckled softly because of her best friend. He patted Jeno's shoulder gently not to prank Mark.

"Yes, someone can—" Mark jumped in shock, he could not believe who he saw in front of him. "—Jeno? Oh, my God, is this you?"

Mark immediately moved to put all the equipment he was holding. Then he walked around the mini bar. "Yo brother!" The male owner of the Asian face immediately rushed to hug Jeno.

"How are you?" asked Mark after releasing his embrace. Then he glanced to Jeno's side. "O, Aya? There's you too."

Jeno chuckles. "I'm good. How are you?"

"Hi Mark's. I'm back again" said Aya with a shy smile.

"As you can see. Woah, this is the friend you used to tell me about, right?" Mark whispered into Jeno's ear. "As you said, she's beautiful bro." Then Mark returned Aya's smile.

While Aya, just keep her curiosity because she saw Mark whispering to Jeno. "Are you busy like Mark?"

"Not really," Mark said with a smile. Seeing the girl beside Jeno, made her excited.

It was not separated from Jeno's vision. He suspected Mark that the man was interested in Aya - his best friend. "Mark, can we sit down?"

"Ah, sorry Je. You want to be somewhere last night or different this time?" mark then asked Aya.

Again, Mark made Jeno grunt. He just didn't want Mark to be one step ahead of him. Jeno knows very well, Mark will be more friendly when he starts putting feelings on a girl. And that, happens to Aya now.

"I think in the rooftop is the most cozy place. It's just at the other table. Is there anything empty?" sahut Aya's.

Mark nodded. "If it were for you, it would be." He smiles. "Ah, you two just go straight to the rooftop. I'll catch up." He remembered something, so he had to go back to his office.

Aya who was smiling, nodded and chuckled saw Mark a little panicked. I don't know what made the man immediately ran away leaving him and Jeno.

"Come Je, we're going upstairs. I know the way. Follow me doneus," said Aya without paying attention to the look on Jeno's sour face.

Jeno does not like to see the fact that Aya is like a close acquaintance with Mark. They both talked as if Jeno wasn't in between.

"Doneus! Come on!" exclaims Aya who has walked first, but Jeno is still in her place.

With reluctant steps, Jeno follows Aya. "I shouldn't have followed you here" his faint grunts faintly heard Aya.

"Huh? What are you talking about, Je?" ask Aya.

Jeno gasped, she shook her head. "I didn't say anything" she said.

"Eoh? But I heard you talking, ah, I don't know" said Aya.

The girl continued her steps and was followed by Jeno who was sighing in relief. He almost got caught by grumbling behind his best friend.

They both arrived at the rooftop cafe. Not yet Jeno sat herself down, her phone vibrating. But, he ignored. After many times, inevitably Jeno reached into his pants pocket to take the flat object.

"Why doo?" aya asked who had sat down, and saw Jeno still standing.

Jeno picks up her phone and Aya finds out that the man got an important call. With wide steps, Jeno slightly moved away.

It turned out that the one who called was Jaehyun. Own boss. What did Jaehyun contact him? Jeno immediately received the call.

[Yeposseyo.]

[Yes chef Jeno. I'm sorry if I'm interrupting your time. It's just that in the restaurant is crowded, there is an impromptu booking place and we need you.]

Hhh, only Jeno can breathe a sigh of relief because she can go home faster because there is Taeyong who handles dinner time at the restaurant. But, in fact there is an impromptu event held there.

[Good chef.]

Jeno ended her call and walked over to Aya.

"Firefly, how do I explain it."

"What's wrong? Why does your face look panicked?" sahut Aya who saw the look on Jeno's face turned worried.

"Can you go home by yourself? I'm sorry I can't keep you company, I have to go back to La Bosseade."

"Jeez Jeno! I thought what was up. Yes it's okay - what. I can take the bus later. Don't worry."

Jeno breathed a sigh of relief. "Alright, enjoy your coffee and come right back. Don't go anywhere without me, okay?"

"Yes, yeah. How will Jaehyun wait for you?"

"How did you know that Jaehyun called me earlier?" sahut Jeno's.

"Before he called you, he sent me a message and asked where you were."

O, gosh. Is it that close Aya and Jaehyun? - according to Jeno. "Yes already. I'm leaving then. Remember, go home after this!"

Aya nodded and nodded. "Be careful doneus," she cried as Jeno hurried away.

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"Where is Jeno?" mark asked while carrying three cups of coffee with the container.

Aya looked up to look at Mark. "Ah, Jeno just left. There's business in the restaurant. So, I was left alone."

"It's a pity that I've prepared caramel coffee for him."

"Yes, for me. I love caramel coffee other than red eye."

Mark nodded and smiled, then placed the three coffees on the table. "Then let me be accompanied. Hows it? That's also if you don't mind."

"Of course not. It seems like chatting with you is very exciting. I was also interested in the world of photography, but confused about who to discuss with. Since you know more about it, so I will bother you with various questions later," said Aya with a crisp laugh.

Mark laughed. "Ask me anything, I will answer. As long as you don't ask me I already have a boyfriend or not."

"Why indeed?"

"Because I'm still single" Mark said with a cheerful laugh.

It made Aya unable to hide her laughter anymore. He felt comfortable talking to Mark. "Jeez Mark. I thought why."

"Ah, I have something for you. But first I'm sorry, it's just that I didn't mean to intrude on your privacy." Mark took out a few photos from behind his coat.

Aya scrunched her forehead. "This what?" It turned out that the photo sheet had a photo of him with various expressions while chatting with Jaehyun last night.

"Jeez Mark! I look very different in this photo. The angle is very beautiful," she said while looking at - look at the other photo sheets.

Mark smiled broadly to get a good response from Aya. "The object I photographed last night was no less beautiful than angle."

"You could be Mark. Ah, can I bring it? This photo is for me."

"Bring it all up. I did deliberately give it to you as a gift of our friendship" said Mark.

"Thank you, Mark." Aya again looked at the photos - photos of silent shots - Mark silent last night. Unintentionally, the focus of the girl was on Jaehyun recorded in one of the photos.

In the photo, Jaehyun is seen looking at Aya with a gaze that can be said to be very shady. Meanwhile, Aya was seen laughing in the photo. It was an unusual moment for Aya.

Without Aya realizing it, Mark noticed Aya's facial expression when he saw the photo. Even the man smiled his genuine smile.

"Yes, let me take you to lunch tomorrow. Can you?" mark asked - arrived.

Aya frowned confused. "What order is Mark? Just the two of us?"

"I want to get to know you more closely. That's it. If you mind, it doesn't matter. I'll wait until you're ready."

Like there are butterflies flying in Aya's stomach. He was a little happy but also confused about the purpose of Mark's invitation.

"Come on, just think of it like Jeno who used to buy me lunch. So did Mark, he just wanted to take me to lunch as his new friend, "inner Aya.

Aya nodded her sign in agreement. "Well, I used to have lunch at Jeno's place of work, La Bosseade's restaurant."

"Jaehyun Restaurant? Ah, all right." Mark smiled broadly.

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