Chapter 3: Dinner Stall
Stella
It's already late but I can't focus on my work.
Stella
Hmm... I'll take a break.
Iris
:stop washing the cup:
Iris
Err... yes, miss Stella.
Stella
Not going home yet?
Stella
💭 (It's already late though.)
Iris
Just finished my work.
Iris
I'm going home in a bit.
Iris
You work over time too?
Stella
Yeaa... I need to settle some stuff ASAP.
Iris
I can make it for you.
Stella
Really? Are you okay with that?
Iris
💭 (Why I'm kinda nervous.)
Iris put a tablespoon of coffee powder into the cup.
She put in hot water and then a sugar(?)
Stella
Are you sure you're okay?
Stella
Erm but... you're putting salt.
Stella
It's okay. We have instant coffee too.
Stella
:take it in the drawer:
Stella
Let me do myself this time.
Iris
💭 (Argh! I ruined everything...)
Iris
💭 (She must've a bad impression of me.)
Stella
Nice... Better than salty coffee.
Iris
:lower down her head:
Iris
💭 (Why this happened to me?)
Stella
Iris... why did you other people's share of work?
Iris
💭 (How does she know?)
Stella
I know you're new here but if the work given is not related to your position, you could have said "no" to some.
Iris
I thought it's an order.
Stella
💭 (What does she mean?)
Stella
Then, how about we have a dinner together later?
Stella
:giggle: It's an order!
Stella
Arhhh, It's late already!
Stella
Sorry for the wait.
Stella
So, where you would like to eat?
Iris's car follows Stella's car from behind.
The store is located 15 minutes from the office building.
Iris parked her car next to Stella.
Iris
I never come to this place.
Stella
Seems like you have a high standard.
Iris
No, no. Not like that.
Iris
It just no one has ever taken me to a place like this.
Stella
This alley has several eateries.
Stella
Do you craving anything?
Iris
No. You can just choose which stall food.
Iris
I'm fine with anything.
Stella took Iris to this one stall.
Aunty Betty
Ahhh~ You again...
Stella
Hey~ Is that how you treat your customer?
Stella and Iris take a sit.
Aunty Betty
Hi, young lady.
Aunty Betty
Erm, maybe you can learn something from your friend.
Stella
What? Can't you see my politeness as well?
Iris
💭 (They get along well. I guess miss Stella is a regular customer here.)
Aunty Betty
Whatever~ What you want to eat?
Stella
Give me same as usual.
Stella
You? :look at Iris:
Stella
:smile: Okay, make it two.
Aunty Betty
Eat some snacks first while waiting for your food.
Aunty Betty
:go into the kitchen:
Iris
Miss Stella, is the stall owner your aunt?
Stella
I'm just a regular here.
Aunty Betty
:come again to wipe the table:
Aunty Betty
This noisy brat always comes here alone.
Aunty Betty
This is the first time she's brought a friend.
Stella
The way you speak like I'm a loner...
Food is served. Stella and Iris feasted and filled their stomachs.
Stella
💭 (She almost finish.)
Stella
💭 (Was she that hungry?)
Stella
By the way is this your first job with Warmer Studios?
Stella
I'm not your interviewer so I don't know your background.
Iris
💭 (Because my husband was the interviewer last time.)
Stella
I see... Why do you suddenly want to start working? And why choose the company?
Stella
Sorry. You can choose not to answer if it's a bit of privacy.
Iris
I'm working with Warmer Studios now because my father insisted.
Stella
💭 (Why? I'm eager to know but maybe it's too deep question to ask.)
Stella
Actually I'm not really wanted to work there too. But I have to.
Stella
You got something...
Stella wiped Iris's lips with her thumb, which were smeared with food.
Iris
💭 (Why my heart's racing?)
Iris
💭 (She don't have to taste it!)
Stella
:smile: It's gone now.
10pm ㅡ Aunty Betty's stall
Stella
Thanks, aunty Betty!
Stella
I'll definitely come again.
Aunty Betty
Don't come back!
Stella and Iris left the stall then headed to the car park.
Stella
I hope you're feeling better now.
Iris
Yes, thank you for bringing me here, miss Stella.
Iris
:smile: I forgot about the stress in the office.
Stella
I hope you'll more comfortable with my team...
Stella
...and especially to me.
Stella
...at work or outside work.
Iris
💭 (Was she said that on purpose?)
Iris
💭 (What I'm feeling right now... is this happiness?)
Iris
Thank you. I had fun today.
Stella
Sorry, Iris. I need to take this call.
Stella
You can go home first.
Iris
Oh, okay. It's alright.
Stella
📱 What's the matter now?
Iris
By the way, miss Stella...
Iris
I hope... I can return you a favor next time.
Iris
:smile: Well then, good night.
Iris
:enter the car and close the car door:
Stella
📱 Oh, sorry! I just parted ways with our rookie.
Rita
📱 It's very late already.
Rita
📱 You must be working so hard for the show.
Rita
📱 Don't worry. I've convinced my husband to put another investment in your show.
Rita
📱 Yeaa! Don't I deserve something as a reward?
Rita
📱 How about you come here tonight?
Stella
📱 Where's your husband?
Nickname: Aunty Betty
Age: 56
Status: Widow
Occupation: Food stall owner
Fictional character of Kim Hae-sook
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Comments
veronyee
aigoo it's u again
2022-05-25
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veronyee
Y
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because u like her
2022-05-25
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veronyee
she's a ceo's daughter
2022-05-25
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