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✂--------------------------------------------------------🎶 Song of the day 🎶

Because of you (my shy boss ost) - Kim EZ

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-R A Y E O N-

His eyes were shining once we were about to walk past a store displaying countless of cameras, polaroid and many digital things as we stood in front of the window looking at all of them, feeling amazed.

He seemed excited to the point that he didn't realize that he was pulling my hand and dragged me with him inside the store as he we walked to the counter.

"Ah Ahjusshi... How much is the box of polaroids with no designs cost? "he asked a middle aged man behind the counter and he turned at him and smiled.

"It's 39,000 won for one box. Today is the offer day and since we want to restock new Polaroids that has new designs, you'll get another free one box of them if you purchase it "he informed with a smile as Beomgyu chuckled happily when he heard that great news.

It's a good deal though, and besides I accidentally photo bombed his last Polaroid by accident. But damn, I'm such a sexy model even in candid-okay I better stop and I know no one even asked for my opinion.

He took out three 10,000 won bills and then searched for the same amount or maybe 9,000 won left in his pocket but I noticed that he didn't have another bill.

He sighed and smiled at the shopkeeper but before he could open his mouth, I took the three 10,000 won bills from his hand and added my won that the angel gave me before handing it to the man. I know he was about to say he'll buy it next time or what because he looked upset when he didn't have enough money so why not help him?

"he'll take that generous offer sir "I smiled and the man nodded, giving him the change before taking two polaroid boxes and placed it in a white plastic bag. He gave it to him as we exited the store with a now happy guy beside me.

"thank you Rayeon-sshi, I'll repay you as soon as possible "he thanked me but I shook my head, declining it.

"No need to, you providing me shelter is already enough. Besides between the both of us, i'm the one that was supposed to pay you for staying in your place" I stated and I could see he was really happy upon hearing that.

Well, a good start though for meeting my client. Not like those from the dramas where they fight or argue and something like that. Guess my job here won't be that complicated because he's an easy going one.

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"I'm sorry that my place is not like what you expected... I'm not an uptown boy or what like others "

He switched on the lights and some of the bulbs are flickering. His apartment room was small and his sofa looks old that some patches were sewn there to cover up the holes. There are not many things in there but one thing that stood out was the pictures hanging on a brown string on the walls.

"hey, don't worry about that, I don't care and besides...you're my client and I don't care if you're rich or not because I'm here, I'll help you out of the struggles in the process of finding your dream girl. Maybe you'll get yourself an uptown girl? Who knows?" I assured him as I sat comfortably at the sofa, despite of the condition but I don't care.

"And hey..can I call you bam? It suits you and it's the short form of bamboo "I asked him as he scoffed with his arms crossed to his chest.

"Then I'll call you lion to make things fair for both of us. Anyways, I'm going to sleep at the sofa while you'll sleep at my bed in the room. I'm really sorry that there's only one bedroom in here. This is the most affordable apartment room I can afford "

"Just sleep on the bed with me, it's your bed and sleeping on the sofa can give you cramps when you wake up. I'll just put borders between us so don't worry "I stopped him from going away to his room to take a blanket maybe for him and he stared at me.

"Are you sure because I'm that type that sleep talks and find something to hug in my sleep "he asked again, feeling anxious a bit and I nodded.

"I'm okay with it, as long as you're not the type to wrestle people in your sleep then I'm okay with it "I assured him as he looked at his wristwatch.

"Oh... I need to go now, be a good lion and just sit down still until I come back. You can entertain yourself with the TV but if you're asking for food, you need to wait for me to come home or I'll eat all of the food arraseo? "He said at me and gave me the remote control of the TV.

"But where are you going-"

Before I could ask him more, he already closed the front door and locked it making me sigh.

I plopped myself on the sofa and pressed the on button of the small remote. Even his TV is out dated but never mind, as long he has one.

I tap my nails on the sofa's armrest while biting my lower lip as my eyes were focused on the small TV infront of me. An idea struck me as I get up and faced the walls where there are probably hundreds of hanging polaroids he has that was hanging on a rope like its a clothesline.

He really has the eyes of a photographer because he captured a scenery really well. Birds, sunsets, flowers, old buildings and many more things he took a picture of.

I was really fascinated with all of it as I walk along from end to end, following each pictures so I can see each and every moments he captured. I noticed there's this one place where he hang some pictures with words saying , Things I want to have.

Below it, many photos of things such as a well built house, a car, a new television and others were displayed infront of me. But there's this only one picture that puzzled me and left me standing there and thinking what is it.

It's a picture of a kid's drawing with 3 stick men on it. One is short, one is tall and has a hair that was sticking out in many places on his head and the last one, also a tall one but with long hair. Does he want a kid's drawing?

Well I can give him that because my drawing sure is like a kid's drawing.

I slowly took it and held it in my hand as I turned it to the side a bit catching me in full surprise when I did that.

When I tilted it a bit to the side, the image dissapears and the Polaroid was pure blank without any picture but if I turned it straight back, the picture would appear once again.

But... What is that and why..

I shrugged my thoughts off and went to his one and only room in apartment after hanging the polaroid back at the string as I sat on the bed, creating a soft creak once I came in contact with it.

I approached a large mirror and for the first time since I got here I get to see closely and clearly of an image of someone... And I saw that person staring straight at me. Someone unfamiliar and unbelievable.

"Is this really me... "I asked myself, inspecting each and every features of myself and smiled so I can see how I look when I smile.

"Wah jinjja at least that generator did a good job giving me a beautiful face and body. Maybe it's because I'm beautiful in my past life. I'll just thank that angel when we meet next time "I chuckled and was amazed looking at my own new face.

"Thank me for what? "

"MEATBALLS!"

"oh now you're calling me meatballs after rotten cheese balls Lion-sshi?"

"YAH HOW CAN YOU JUST APPEAR JUST LIKE THAT AND WHO ARE YOU TO CALL ME LION YOU BEAUTIFUL ANGEL" I yelled at him after turning my body so I can face him yet he just grinned and crossed his arms to his chest.

"I can appear and dissapear everytime I want because I'm still tied with a bratty girl so I can guide her on her job. Oh, Let me correct that... I'm tied with a roaring lion and yes, I can see and hear all of your conversation with him and whatever from up there with 3D glasses and a popcorn . So please don't make out with your client because I will be watching and I might choke on my popcorn sooner or later because as I say, I'm using 3D glasses" He joked as I choked on my own saliva hearing that 'making out' thing making me shook my head fast.

"there is no way I'm going to do that okay. I may look like one but I know my place and I'm not a slut, I barely even talk to boys and talking with him was still awkward to me you know" I sighed as he gave me a thumbs up.

"Then it's good. And you as the matchmaker, should find the perfect person for him before your time's up so...ADIOS"

The angel dissapeared once again before I could ask him how can I even find a date for my client as I kicked the air where he was there just now.

"WHY CAN'T YOU ANGELS JUST WAIT FOR AWHILE AND LET ME ASK A SIMPLE DIMPLE SUPER DUPER QUESTION AND GIVE ME THE SLIGHTEST CLUE ON HOW TO START " I let out my mental thoughts and suddenly I saw writings on the mirror written with black ink that read 'you humans have dating app for some reasons, just use it for now cuz I'm going to search for his soulmate files for now then I'll tell you what to do and it might days and even weeks to find that file somewhere'.

"that sounds reasonable but what's not is that I don't even have a phone or something "I massaged my temples with a long sigh because I don't even know what to do know and that angel ain't helping me.

I laid my body down on the bed's soft mattress leaving a slight creak as I closed my eyes, trying to recall my past life identity.

Like what the angel said, my old memories are still there safe but the only missing was my identity and I don't even remember how I used to look like. I tried to remember my name because every time I do recall someone calling my name , I can't seem to snatch it back due to the blurry sound. But one thing I'm sure is that I don't live here actually and what I meant is in Daegu, because I still remember my address and how my house looks like. Lucky me that they didn't erase that part because maybe I'll go there to visit someday for the last time?

Thinking all of that suddenly makes me feel drowsy as my eyes felt droopy and couldn't resist the urge of sleepiness washing on me. It only took a minute or two just for me to finally gave up and surrender myself to my sleep.

. . . . . .

"Shh lion...." someone poked my on my cheek as I groaned and turned my body to the side so that person won't poke my cheek again.

"Shhh... Lioooonnn "the voice whispered again and now really near my ear that I can feel the person's hot breath in my ear.

"go away bamboo "I shooed him because who else would be waking me up other than him.

"no. Bamboos cannot go away or even walk, I need a lion to help this bamboo walk with him or he'll starve with her too " Beomgyu said as scoffed at him for being childish yet I opened my eyes and get up on my feet so we won't really starve.

"and bamboos also don't talk but lions can "I muttered under my breath as I dragged my feet to his small kitchen with him leading.

He gestured me to sit at a chair before he plopped a plastic bag at the table and taking out a box before opening it revealing some chicken drumsticks.

"Well I work at many places and one of it was a chicken place and there are some leftovers so I took it home though it's rare. I had never took it home because I have no one to eat with so...this is quite my first time having a guest and I'm glad I have someone to eat with at home" he chuckled before he sat on a chair across me.

I looked up at him feeling my eyes watering a bit hearing that I'm his first guest and it means that, no one ever visits him and even eat with him at home. Yet I decided to hold it because he looks so happy that he gave me a chicken drumstick and I gladly took it before he could eat one for himself.

"so... Beomgyu-sshi. I don't want to sound weird but uh.. As you're my client, I need to know more about you so I can easily find the perfect person for you. So....any experiences dating with other girls or any specific ideal types maybe? "I decided to gather up my courage to ask that but what I'm actually trying to ask is if he has a girlfriend but I made a last minute choice to make it sound twisty.

"Never in my life and ideal type? I don't have any specific girl in my mind but as long as I love her then she's my ideal type "he answered while chewing his food as I nodded and ate mine too.

It was a moment of silence between us so I cleared my throat and started a conversation.

"So Umm.. Why do you live alone? Where are your parents?"

"I don't have parents. I am an orphan since young and I grew up and moved out since no one wanted to adopt me. It was hard but I'm used to it and also I still don't even know who my parents are and why did they leave me at the first place. Well the owner of the orphanage gave me Choi as my family name since they didn't know how to named me since I have no family. Weird right "he smiled like it was nothing to him yet I felt guilty for asking that.

"I'm sorry for asking that "I apologized but he quickly shook his head.

"No need to, it's not that a sensitive topic to me so I'm okay. So Rayeon-sshi...you said that you are a matchmaker because you were selected after you died. Well do you know why you were chosen and the reason why you died? I'm just curious since I happened to walk passed by your funeral and I happened to look at your picture. You do look like your old self, I mean you have the resemblance though you look a bit different now "it was his turn to ask me as I sucked in a deep breath.

"Hmm first actually I don't know I look like my old self because my identity was erased and I don't remember how I used to look like but I still have my old memories. And why I am chosen in the first place as a matchmaker instead of going straight to heaven...okay or maybe hell is because I don't know. Maybe because I'm single pringle in that lonely life, and yes as like people said 'single until the day I die' and it happened to me haha so I need to help someone to find its soulmate and here I am, as your matchmaker. But that's only my theory, I don't know the exact reason and maybe it's because of some other reasons but I'll ask my angel if I happen to meet him. Ah and the reason why I died is because I was hit by a jeep and I still remember it's license. If only I can sue that mustard b*stard eating an egg tart with custard-but I'm just kidding "I joked at the last part and he somehow looked pretty serious.

"Yah you shouldn't joke about your death, how did you die, I mean did you really get hit by a jeep? Don't you look sideways before crossing the road?! "he became panicked as I took out both my hands signaling him to calm down.

"Chill bam...I'm just tryna mess up with you "I laughed ironically yet he gave me an annoyed glare.

"then? "

"well I was hit by a tour bus "

He choked on air because I look more serious now but for real, I didn't get hit by an ordinary transport but a car that grows up in size into a bus. Not just a bus but that large kind one for tourists so RIP me at that time.

"but why a tour bus?"

"I don't know, it magically appeared. I already followed the rules for pedestrians and crossed when the pedestrian light is green-oh wait...its both sides fault. I was listening to music and even danced like an old grandma jamming to her old music while crossing the road and as for the tour bus, you know those people call tour guides right? Well the whole bus was having a karaoke and he fell at the driver so the driver lost control and PHEWWWWW there I go lying like a dead whale on the road after getting hit by that stupid bus. But that's not the whole story, I died in the hospital because the power lines were cut off and the machines that support my life stopped working. The end, happily never after"

"never thought that you died because of that. But well, you said that you forget how you looked like and even your identity, maybe I can help with that if you want since I actually happen to saw you before "he suggested as my mood brightened up immediately upon hearing that.

"Yes and if I do find my old identity, it means that I can gain access to my house and take my possessions I left "I cheered and he nodded.

"So... Tomorrow we're going to school together since you're a student and you have your school uniform with that school bag. You're also here probably to learn too and fortunately you appeared on the last year of highschool before graduating to college. Though it's still the 20th of January now " he stated and when he mentioned about that bag, It reminded me that I haven't opened it since we came here. I wonder what's inside that bag.

We talked about ourselves and finished our food and drank some water since that's the only drink he has but I personally don't mind because I love drinking water than flavoured drinks.

"You should shower first since you looked tired and need a goodnight sleep "I spoke up and Beomgyu nod his head as he helped me clean up the table.

"I have an extra towel in the drawer and you can just wear my clothes and trousers-oh wait... You girls do need to uh... "his cheeks started to show a hint of a faint pink color as he scratched the back of his head. I understand immediately on what he meant and it's about my undergarments yet he still was considered as caring to me for being concern on even his guest's personal things.

"Ah yes um... I'll just...damn it "

"I'll just call my best friend since he knows many girls and maybe one of them can help buy personal things for you "

"thank you Beomgyu though this is our first meeting but I'm glad we were getting along that fast and not awkward "I thanked him and he ruffled my hair a bit.

"Anytime Lion-sshi "he teased and ran away before I can cut him to pieces and ship him overseas.

To be continued...

-Preview for next chapter-

"Matchmakers usually were chosen because these people died in a young age before they could get married and even meet their soulmates, so in return they were given a second chance to live but not for themselves but to help people find their true love-"

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"You see.. I am actually not the type of person to easily trust people, especially if the story is a crazy one but however, as you know yesterday I accidentally took a picture of you and when I tilted it to the side a bit, it shows an image of me and you at the dinner table. That's why I decided to trust you without hesitation because this camera actually predicts a picture's future and it would tend to happen no matter what "he told me and rubbed the instax camera

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"RAYEON-SSHI! "

A loud voice called my name before I was suddenly released from the strong grip.