Chapter 3: The Opportunity
Yuna rolled her eyes. She wondered what could be so interesting about this pamphlet, she replied.
"Kookie, are you just saying that because you need 'some' help at the restaurant?" She pressed the sent button and returned her attention to the class, who were laughing and talking with Suri . . . now.
She smiled. At least it was one good thing she did today.
The day went fast without any hiccups. The bell rang for the end of the day. Of course, Jungkook had not replied to her text yet.
She grabbed her things and let the children out of the classroom. They all greeted Suri and Yuna before leaving the school grounds.
Suri stood at the gate, waiting. Yuna stood next to her. "Are you going to be alright?"Suri nodded, "The bus is sometimes late."
Yuna was about to answer, but a familiar voice called. "Una!"
She hated that nickname with a lot of passion; she turned in the direction the voice was coming from. It was non-other . . . "Kookie, I see you made it."
Jungkook grinned, "How could I forget my baby sister?"
'I am only the baby by a few seconds,' she thought, then smiled, "Let me guess... You need a waitress."
Suri stood there blinking between the two, "You are twins?"
They gazed at her, and Jungkook answered, "Yes, we are. Who are you, sweetie?"
Suri moved and stood behind Yuna's legs. "My name is Suri," She answered him shyly.
"Suri is a pretty name." Jungkook peeked behind Yuna's back, "Are you waiting-"
Yuna chimed in, "She is waiting for the bus to arrive. Will you be able to wait for ten minutes?"
Jungkook stood back upright and looked at Yuna, "I will wait by the car."
"Alright," Yuna said, and she turned to Suri. She knelt before her. "Would you rather that we-"
"Your brother looks nice," Suri's voice came out as a squeak.
Yuna tried her best not to smile. Jungkook had that effect on many people. He was charming, funny, and the breaker of a few hearts.
Yuna wouldn't want him any other way, "Yes," Yuna let out a small chuckle, "Would you like us to take you to the -"
A low rumble neared the school gates. Yuna looked at where the sound was coming from and saw an old bus parked, and it honked.
"That is me," Suri said and began walking. She looked back, "Thank you, teacher Jung!"
Yuna waved at the small girl before she stood straight. She watched as she got on the bus before walking to Jungkook's car.
His restaurant was one of the busiest in Seoul. It was unique and served meat skewers in different varieties. Each week, he would come up with a new idea.
The worst one was a roasted banana split, and she opened the car door and climbed inside. "It is nice of you to come and pick me up."
Jungkook grinned, "You know I would always be there for you when you need me, Una."
She cringed at that name. "Kookie... Please stop teasing me."
"You are my baby sister! It is - my job as the older brother to tease you a bit." Jungkook grinned as he started the car.
They drove in silence. The first day of school had left Yuna exhausted. Jungkook opened the window and asked, "Aren't you curious about the pamphlet?"
Yuna turned her gaze to him, "So there is a flyer? I thought you were joking about that."
"Why would I joke about that? I told you it is an interesting pamphlet." Jungkook made a left turn. They stopped before his restaurant, 'Meaty Way.'
She stared at the name. She had begged him many times to change the name. "I don't know, Kookie. I don't think I should get excited anymore about pamphlets."
Jungkook switched the car off, and he leaned to her, "You should never give up hope for finding your dream, sis."
She never wanted to give up her dream, but getting a 'no' every time broke her spirit . . . a bit. "Kookie... I should . . . just. . . listen to Mom and Dad-"
"You want to be an actress, so stop trying to live mom and dad's dreams. Come on, you will want to see this pamphlet." He opened his side's car door and climbed out, waiting for her to follow. Yuna sucked in a sigh, got out of the car and followed Jungkook into the restaurant. She entered after him-
"Yuna! Please tell us - you have come to save us from this slave driver!"
Yuna giggled, looking at the cook, "Nimue, I can hear - you have missed me a lot."
She had worked at Jungkook's restaurant when she had the time and when he was short-staffed; it had given her something to do between her studies.
"I am no slave driver, Nimue!" said Jungkook angrily, yet he could not keep a straight face. Laughter erupted from them. "Come, sis, let me get you an apron and show you the pamphlet."
Yuna followed him reluctantly to the back office. Jungkook opened the door and let Yuna enter before him. "I know you are tired, but my waitress quit on me before her shift started."
Yuna turned around as Jungkook closed the door, "But you only open late afternoon."
Jungkook scratched his head, "I know. We make more money that way, but she is getting tardy - I think I should just let her go."
Yuna sighed. This was the fourth waitress to quit. "Why did she quit?"
"She didn't quit. She . . . just . . . couldn't make it. It has 'something' to do with the pamphlet I wanted to show you." He walked past her towards his desk and picked up a small pamphlet.
"I promise you, sis, this is the one." He motioned for her to come closer, and she did while biting her bottom lip.
"I don't think-"
"Yuna," Jungkook said sternly, "You will want to do this."
Yuna took the pamphlet from his outstretched hand. She watched his face closely, looking for a hint of what this piece of paper was 'all' about.
She then averted her attention to the pamphlet, and her eyes widened; it read:
"Family and Co,
We are opening auditions for our new movie, 'You have melted my heart'.
No experience is needed. We are looking for a hardworking, eccentric individual to co-star next to our CEO and founder, Seokjin Kim.
If you think you have what it takes, auditions start tomorrow at 7 a.m. and continue for a week. Please follow the directions provided. We hope to see you soon."
Yuna gasped. This right here in her hand was her dream unfolding. She would love to be noticed by this company and...
"Jin Kim is going to star in his movie?" She asked excitedly. She did not expect an answer from Jungkook. She gazed up from the pamphlet. "Are you kidding me?"
Jungkook grinned, folding his arms. "You have to go! As soon as -"
Yuna handed him the pamphlet, "Kookie, I know you mean well, but. . . I cannot do that-"
"Yuna, you have to take this opportunity! This is what you have dreamed of - since we were little . . . you cannot give up now." He looked at her lovingly.
Yuna hated when he pulled the puppy dog eyes, and she could never say no when he pulled this stunt, "I will think about it."
"What is there to think about?" Jungkook shrugged, "You should be there tomorrow-"
"I am working. . .remember," Yuna stated before he could finish his sentence, "I would just have to go on later-"
She stopped herself. Junkook just had to use his Jedi powers on her, reverse psychology, to make her go for the interview. "You sly lamb kebab you!"
Jungkook's grin widened, and he took an apron that hung from the wall. He threw it at her, "Be nice to my customers this time."
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