CHAPTER 9 - YOU'RE THE CAUSE OF MY EUPHORIA

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Two years ago. Nabi café. 9am.

Kaiya entered the café running like a maniac. More like, walking fast because, obviously, she would never run. She was scanning the coffee shop in search for me since she knew that I always come there every Wednesday. She saw me waiting in line and it was almost my turn to order, so she decided not to scare me like how she initially wanted to do. She stopped on her track since I was ordering and was talking amicably with the cashier. Once I took my order and went to my usual spot, Kaiya, who was only behind me (but I didn't know since the cute cashier took my attention), stepped forward.

"It's good to see you doing well again... Nilla." He sighed to himself while looking at me.

The guy didn't seem to notice that Kaiya heard him. "Again? Why again? I have never seen him in Nilla life though?" She questioned in her head. She moved forward and place her order, but before she joined me, who still didn't notice that she was here, she decided to ask questions to the cashier. "So.... How do you know Nilla?" She said. The guy was taken aback. "Did I whisper that loud." He was thinking. But he knew who that girl was. She was Nilla's best friend and twin.

Yoon: I'm her friend.

Kaiya: No, you're not. Nilla doesn't have a lot of friend and I know all of them anyways so who are you?

Yoon: Wow! You really sound like her. No wonder why you're both related.

Kaiya: What? What related?

Yoon forgot that they didn't know about their family secret yet so decided to say the first legit thing that came to his mind.

Yoon: I have a crush on her. (Kaiya started laughing like a maniac).

Kaiya: You can give up now. You're not her type at all.

Yoon: Right right...

Kaiya: Knowing her, she prefers someone who is at least 1m80 tall, who knows how to fight and last, but not least, how to cook. If you don't pass the first criteria, she doesn't want to know things about you.

Yoon: Dammit!

Kaiya: Yes dammit! I guess you're not tall...?

Yoon: Nope I'm not, sadly.

Kaiya: Don't worry, you'll find someone else. Now, can I have my order?

Yoon handed out her green tea and gave her a pack of donuts.

Kaiya: What's that for? (She pointed at the box of twelve donuts).

Yoon: Aren't you going to meet Nilla now? Share with her. It's on me.

Kaiya: Thank you! You're nice! Too bad you're not tall.

Yoon: Hey! I'm taller than you!

But Kaiya was already far away and just waved her arm at him. She went to my table and decided to break my peaceful day.

Kaiya: BICHEEEEE!!! GUESS WHAT I SAW TODAY?!?!?!?!

Nilla: WHAT WHAT WHAT????

We've been spending our whole life together, so it wasn't a big surprise when Kaiya comes at me excited and screaming, in a good way of course. Kaiya sat on the empty chair in front of me and calmed down a little.

Kaiya: I saw the hottest guy I've ever seen today!

Nilla: Did you take pictures?

Kaiya: No, I didn't, but -

She stopped her sentence and her eyes got wider.

Nilla: Hello? What now?

She was looking at the window behind me and pointed her finger.

Kaiya: It's him. OMG IT's HIM!

I turned around and saw the guy she was talking about. Indeed, he was hot and handsome and cute.

Nilla: What a coincidence lol!

Kaiya: What do you mean "what a coincidence"?

I started laughing. How can it be possible? The guy entered the coffee shop and greeted the cashier. It was Jay. The cashier was Yoon. They are best friend and roommates. They work at the same coffee shop, but Jay has the morning off.

Nilla: That hot guy you're talking about it the guy I'm meeting today.

Kaiya: Wow! I'm offended! You have a date and you didn't tell me about it.

She put her hands on her heart in the most dramatic way possible.

Nilla: He's there to help me, okay? I need to interview an actor and he was the closest one I know since he's in my class and he is nice. He told me to meet him there since he has a shift later and didn't want to come in late.

Kaiya: But woman! That guy is tall, probably know how to fight 'cause look at that body damn, and since he works there that means he also knows how to cook!

Nilla: Not. My. Type. Besides, I just need to meet him for this class. After I pass, I won't even see him again.

Kaiya: Alright, alright. But what about the cashier though? Isn't he cute?

Nilla: Too small.

We both laughed. Talking about boys was always one of our favorite subjects. If we ever see a cute guy passing by, we will literally take our phone out and texted the other one. Jay was coming at us, so Kaiya decided to leave to not "disturb my date".

Nilla: Hey dude! What's the donut for?

Kaiya: It was free so just eat it with Mr. Handsome. (She took her tea and left the coffee shop).

Nilla: Ugh! I can't believe she screamed that.

Jay: Scream what?

Nilla: OMG! You scared me!

Jay: Lies! You saw me coming. (He plopped down on the chair where Kaiya was sitting before, took a donut and put it in his mouth). So, what do you need help for?

Nilla: I need to interview you for my essay! (I made a pout face).

Jay: Alright alright. Let's finish it fast so you can go home early. A girl shouldn't be roaming in the streets at night.

Nilla: Thanks mate! You're a lifesaver!

I started asking him questions and he replied with so much enthusiasm. You can clearly see that he really likes his job. It is rare, those days, to see people doing what they love. They just went to school, finished with a piece of paper and work a job they never wanted in the first place, but only because it payed good. Only by looking at Jay talking about the roles he got can make you smile. He talked with so much energy that everyone in the coffee shop was looking at our table and was even hooked on listening to his stories. They were intrigued.

11am.

Two hours later, I finished the interview and packed my stuff. Jay took Yoon shift since his roommate asked him to repay him for who knows what. Jay probably did something to Yoon. He told me that he always did pranks on Yoon and love to annoy him. It was busy hour currently. I asked him if he needed help. He agreed and I went behind the counter and started working since he helped me with my assignment. I took customers' orders while Jay was the one making them.

Meanwhile, Kaiya was drinking her tea and was stressing because she had to finish her assignment and submit it before midnight today. The thing is that, if she makes a wrong move, she needs to restart her it all over again. The park was so peaceful, but Kaiya groans made it unbearable. Coincidentally, Yoon was passing by there. When he saw her, his luck was with him. After their encounter this morning, he wanted to ask her more questions about Nilla, so it'll be easier to find her to see if she was safe or her. He needed to know her favorite hanging out places. He saw Kaiya struggling with her assignment, so he decided to step forward and help her. Yoon was an expert at hacking. He also attended the same college-university as Kaiya. Sadly, they were never in the same class and he changed school once he graduated college to be in the same university as me, so it'll be easier to stalk.

Yoon: Need help with something?

Kaiya: JESUS WHO THE FUCK? (Yoon put his hands in the air to show her that he meant no harm).

Yoon: You're doing Simons homework?

Kaiya: How do you know?

Yoon: He was my teacher. His assignments are hard, but I'm a genius.

He shrugged his shoulders. Simons's homework is one of the hardest in the entire school. This teacher has been working with every government that exist to help them protect their hardware, software and their secret files. If you do one bad step, the program will close by itself. His codes are the hardest, but Yoon knew everything in the hacking world. He knew everything Simons has done in his life. Working with Nilla's dad had their pros. He had access to everything especially to every code. Nilla's dad helped him a lot. Yoon sat down next to Kaiya on the picnic table and took her computer. Before Kaiya could even say anything, he was already typing fast. Codes after codes, the assignment was done.

Kaiya: Well... Thank you, I guess... It literally took me two weeks to decode the first step and you just finish it in what? (She looked at her watch). In five minutes!

Yoon: When I said that I was a genius, I meant it. (He winked at her and she gave him a strong tap on his chest). Anyways, here's some donuts! I saw you gave the whole box to Nilla earlier, so I brought another one. Plus, you shouldn't have done that because Jay was the one who ate everything.

Kaiya: Aww how cute! Nilla is missing out a lot not dating you.

Yoon: Yeah... she's missing out a lot! So... is this one of your hangout places?

Kaiya: Of course! We always come here! Lots of our memories were made here. From high school to now.

Awkward silence.

Yoon: Hey, want me to show you some fighting?

Kaiya agreed and they both stood up. Yoon was teaching her the basic technics of self defence first because if your opponent is stronger than you and you know that you can't fight him, at least defend yourself. Kaiya was a good student. She learnt those steps easily, so Yoon taught her the weakest spots of the human body and what to do in every situation. It was already 7pm and Kaiya was already late. She had to be at home before sunset and that was one hour ago. It was the only rule between her and her dad. Yoon decided to escort her to her house and before leaving, they exchanged their numbers. They texted each other all night long. Since that day, they met occasionally at the coffee shop, but none of them admitted their feelings for each other. It's been two years and they are still not an official couple or, maybe were they? I didn't know since they decided to hide their relationship.

Friday, March 30, 2018. 11pm. The night of the murder.

Kaiya came out of her hiding to attack the man going in my way but was stopped by another intruder. She made eyes contact with him and was shocked to find out that the guy holding her was none other than the guy she was crushing on.

Kaiya: Yoon? (He removed his mask a little so he can prove her that it was really him).

Yoon: Yes, it is me now calm do-

But before he could finish his sentence, Kaiya was already jumping at the man who was strangling me and attacked him. Yoon couldn't believe that she was using the moves he taught her to kill the stranger. Jay really was bad luck. When I finally found out that Jay was under the mask and Kaiya heard me, she stepped out of the fight to join Yoon. No wonder why they didn't have trouble with greeting because they already knew each other. That's why they were getting along so well. Kaiya really did wreck him up. Little did I know, they weren't getting along, but was fighting. How Yoon lied to her about everything.

Friday, March 30. 11:46pm.

Kaiya hasn't spoken to Yoon since she discovered that he was using her to watch over me. She went in the plane and sat on one of the seats next to the window. Maybe she was being overdramatic? There was something going on between the two of them. With the new that Yoon was there because of me made their relationship even worse. He wanted to sit next to Kaiya, but she was clearly pissed so before Jay could sit down, he pushed him and sat in the now free sit.

Monday, April 2. 10am.

When we have reached our new house, Kaiya and Yoon decided it was best if they acted nice with each other, so they won't raise any suspicions. Once in our shared room, Kaiya was still feeling anxious. "What did Nilla has more than me?" She couldn't not know anymore so she decided to talk about Yoon to me in the most ambiguous way possible.

Kaiya: You seem very close to Yoon.

Nilla: Well yeah obviously 'cause apparently we grew up together.

Kaiya: WHAT?

Nilla: Oh yeah... I forgot to tell you. I lived in Korea before coming to Canada so basically, we were separate for four years and then met coincidentally when both our parents tried to immigrate at the same time.

Kaiya: Have you ever thought of dating Yoon?

Nilla: What the fuck is that question? Of course not! I know we grew up together and that he acts nice with me, but I don't even remember him Jesus! Plus, I told you already that he's not my type! TWO. YEARS. AGO.

Kaiya: Oh... But what if you remember him, will you still date him?

Nilla: Uh no! Anyways, what with all those Yoon questions? He sees me as his younger sister and me as my older brother so if we date, it's incest!

Kaiya: Gross! You clearly know it's not!

At that time, Yoon entered to ask us if we wanted anything to eat. Once we put our orders and he left, we continue our conversation.

Nilla: You can't tell me that Yoon doesn't act nice with you after this.

This. The way he asked Kaiya if she wanted anything and how he thanked her with heart eyes. It was obvious that Yoon likes her, but to what extend. Before I could say anything, Kaiya talked about my bag and how it was still full. She then left to go downstairs to eat the pancakes Yoon made. That he MADE ONLY FOR HER BECAUSE WHEN I ARRIVED JAY WAS COOKING FOR ME. THAT RAT! They decided to go outside and walk around the neighborhood.

Kaiya: So... you're a spy.

Yoon: Well technically no. I'm just someone who must stay undercover to protect Nilla, that's it.

More awkward silence.

Yoon: Look, it may seem that I like Nilla 'cause of the way I act around her, but I can assure you that I don't. I only see her as a sister.

Kaiya: I know.

Yoon: Wait? You knew? Then why did you ignore me until now?

Kaiya: I knew recently. I was mad okay?! It's not everyday that I meet a hot guy who isn't a fuckboy!

Yoon: So, I'm hot? (He raised his eyebrows and did the wave with it).

Kaiya: And cute and nice and know how to fight and cook. Now that I think about it, you could have been Nilla's ideal type, but you small lol.

Yoon: I don't even want her to be my girlfriend anyways. Let me make it up to you! I know we haven't been hanging out lately and because we had to leave in a hurry, but remember when you promised me to go on a date with me?

Kaiya: I did? Really? When?

Yoon: Now! (He smiles). There's this carnival that stopped here for three days so I'm wondering if you want to come with me?

There was a long pause. Yoon was scared she'll reject him.

Kaiya: Of course, I do, silly! (She patted his head).

Present time. 7:10pm.

Yoon was so happy that he picked up some flowers and gave them to her. He then surprises her with the most unexpected thing he had ever done. He kissed her on the cheeks. Little did they know that from their location, I saw everything. Not the conversation, but the way Yoon acts with her. He was clearly in love.

They both entered the house to get change in more casual clothes. She notices that I am nowhere to be seen and when she calls my name, there was no answers. She decides to go straight to our room, get changed and texts Yoon to let him now that they can leave now. Meanwhile, I was hiding in the closet at the end of the second floor, where our room is located, and see them leave together holding hands. I want to go out too and I am going to.
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