Chapter 1 (1/2)

Big Life Chapter 1 part 1

Big Life – Chapter 1 Part 1 – No Money and No Recognition

-Beeeeep! Beeeeep!

The phone under his pillow vibrated his body greatly. Jaegun’s two eyes bursted open. He was anxiously waiting for his editor’s call. However, it wasn’t. It was his closest friend, Park Jungjin.

“Heeeelllllooo…” He yawned.

“What’s with you today?”

“Just woke up. Deadline today.”

“Oh, that new contract.”

“Yeah, just got it done.”

“That’s good. Come before 7:30. Remember? At s.h.i.+nchon?”

His eyes burst open again at his words, “What do you mean? 7:30?”

“This idiot forgot again. You know, the college reunion is today?”

“Aaaaahhhhh.” Jaegun sighed. He completely forgot. It was the day to meet his literary college graduates. “What time is it right now?”

“Don’t even have a clock? Better hurry because it’s 5 right now. Woah. Hey, I have a meeting to go to. See you later.”

-Beep!

He took his aching body and went to the bathroom. He needed to hurry.

-Whoooshhhh

“AAAAAHHHH FREAKING COLD!” The freezing water hit his body hard.

He had no choice; he had to save his gas fees. Flopping like a fish, he hurriedly finished his shower. Picking out his best clothes, he quickly left home.

Heading to the bus stop, he checked the time. 15 minutes to get to the subway station, 40 minutes to ride the subway. He had some time.

‘Still the same here.’ He arrived at the meeting place, a nostalgic pub. He remembered when he visited this place. Cheap and delicious, the store owner was really nice as well.

-Tap!

Someone behind him tapped his shoulder.

Surprised, he looked back to see a smiling Jungjin.

“Hey man, don’t do that. My heart’s weak recently.”

“What are you doing here, not going in?”

“Just… Filled with nostalgia. Haven’t came here in ages.”

“Same, it’s been a while. Let’s go in.”

In the corner of the pub, there was a huge corner to hold even 20 people. 18 people said they could come. Most of them were already there and exchanging conversations.

“Hey. Been a while, man.”

“You two, always sticking around together since college. You dating now?” People exchanged greetings.

Jaegun and Jongjin took their places and replied, “Hey, how is everyone. Your face is still the same, Hyojin.”

“Don’t make fun of me, I was thinking of getting a facelift because of my skin.”

“Silly you, not even 30 and thinking of nonsense. Don’t ruin your pretty face.”