Chapter 7 (1/2)

Chapter 7 – There is a Reaction

The next morning.

Jaegun let out a sigh of relief as he checked his bank account. 2,100,000 Won was deposited in his account.

‘I’m alive…’

Even though it was only the money from making books 1 and 2, he felt glad for the money he earned.

‘This is really a gift from the heavens.’

Today was his father’s birthday.

He was just about to go there empty-handed, but now, with the newly earned money, he could actually prepare a gift.

“Rika, I’m really sorry, but stay home today. My parents really don’t like animals, so it’s gonna be hard to take you; I’ll come back early.”

“Meow.”

Rika shook her head; it was as if she understood and hopped onto the bed. Jaegun quickly put on some clothes and left. It was a one hour journey by subway to go there.

‘It might be better giving cash’

Jaegun changed his mind about the present. It would be awkward if his father didn’t like the present. He hadn’t heard anything good come out of his dad’s mouth ever since he was little. Unlike his mother and sister, his dad was always cold to his son.

As Jaegun left the station, he put 300,000 Won into an envelope. He bought a cream cake as well. His dad wouldn’t eat it, but his sugar loving mom and sister would.

-Ding Dong~

Jaegun arrived at the villa and pressed the doorbell.

The door opened: “I didn’t expect you to arrive this soon. How did you come this early?”

Jaeyn looked at the clock that showed 2 and asked as if she was surprised. Jaegun smiled as he took off his shoes.

“What have you been doing?”

“Since it was a holiday, I was just resting.”

He could tell that was a lie as he looked towards the kitchen. On the table, there were many ingredients and dishes with boiling soup. It was obvious that she has been busily preparing since this morning.

“Did you eat lunch yet? Nevermind, there is no way that you would have.”

“Where’s mom?”

“She went hiking with dad. It should be time for them to come back. Eat first.”

“Okay.”

Jaegun pulled out a chair and sat in front of the table.

Jaeyn made many dishes for her younger brother. She pulled out ham, eggs, beef, kimchi and also, the rice; everything that he liked.

“Thank you for the food.”

“Just eat. Tell me if you want more.”

The food was just as good as ever. The deep taste was something he had never savoured before in any restaurant. Jaegun sometimes told her to set up  a restaurant. It wasn’t a joke, he was serious. His sister’s cooking skill was that good.

“Is it good?”

“Why ask something so obvious?”

“Even though you’re living alone, eat well.”

“Yeah, I got it.”

“It would be good if you come back home…”

“You know our dad doesn’t like me.”

“That’s why I can’t say it, you idiot.”

“Hey.”

“Hmm?”

Jaegun put down his spoon. He swallowed everything inside his mouth and spoke.

“I think everything’s going to work out for me soon.”

“Yeah? What happened?”

Jaegun lowered his eyes and smiled embarra.s.sedly.

Jaeyn slapped his thighs and urged him to continue.

“Come on, stop holding me in suspense. Tell me quickly. Tell me~.”

“The editor said that my book was good.”

“Really? The editor that you spoke to me about on the phone? The one you said that was strict?”

“Yeah, he said it was good. he even gave me money a lot of money, and that’s why…”

He pulled out the envelope that contained 300,000 Won and handed it to Jaeyn.

“Here, a present. Since he’s not gonna take it from me, I think it would be the best if you gave it to him.”

“Yeah…”

Jaeyn took the envelope. As she felt the unexpectedly thick envelope and looked inside, she was shocked.