The 4th Job (1/1)

Kyung Mi was lost in her thoughts for the rest of the day. Class after class she tried to think of a solution to their money problem. The only one that came to her mind was getting another job but she knew Donghae was right. She already couldn't really handle three and to get a fourth one?She sighed and was glad Taemin had to stay after school for an unknown reason. The troubled girl wasn't ready to tell him about her financial problem. Kyung Mi walked through the swarm of students easily, students moving to let her get through, a few girls bumping shoulders with her due to jealousy, but she didn't care. Kyung Mi was torn. Ever since they were little, for as long as Kyung Mi could remember Donghae wanted to be a singer. Sure at first, he wanted to be a professional athlete instead but when Kyung Mi met him, he wanted to be a singer and he did everything to achieve his dream. Now being so close to it but having to throw it away due to money issues.Their dad had been sick for a few years. His condition being bi-polar, up and down, better and then worse. Almost all of the Lee family's money went towards their father's medical bills. Now without enough money... who knows how bad it could get. Kyung Mi was never a greedy girl but she could argue with the phrase ' Money can't buy happiness'. With money, their dad's bills could be paid and they could keep finding treatments for him. With money, Donghae could continue being a trainee and then live his dream. Money wasn't everything but it sure was something big."Yah! Lee Kyung Mi!" Key shouted from behind her, he playfully slapped her arm," You left this in the classroom." he smiled warmly, handing her back the textbook she had misplaced."Oh! Thank so you much Key-sshi!" She gasped and gave him a 90 degree bow before taking the precious book."No problem." Key chuckled but then his face became a concerned expression,"Are you okay? You seem really out of it today.""Um..."Key smiled and wrapped his arm around her shoulder," You can tell me. I won't tell anyone.""Well... My family is kinda going through a financial crisis.. and I need to get a 4th job or else.." She slowly explained, being careful and hesitating with her words. What compelled her to tell this kind of stuff to almost a complete stranger, she didn't know. She just felt like he was trustworthy enough," Bad things will happen." She finished."I could lead you the money." He offered as they walked out of the school gates."Aniyo! I can't do that. It's too much money that's needed..""It's too much for you but it's a mere sum for me.""Thank you for your offer but I really can't. I just need a 4th job..""4th job you say? Hmm.. if I were to help you find the job would that be more acceptable?"Kyung Mi's face brighten up," That would be more acceptable. Could you really do that?"Key nodded and then quickly hooked her pinky finger with hers," I promise. I'll come to your house in a few hours so don't go anywhere okay? Bye bye~" He waved before running off to his limo.Kyung Mi raised an eyebrow," How does he know where I live...?" She sighed and attempted to shrug it off. As she walked home, she felt a bit better. For one there was still hope and secondly, she realized her father was right. There really were nice people on this planet. ~~ Kyung Mi sat in her room quietly. The only sounds she could hear were her pencil making contact with the paper and the occasional click from her fingers lightly pressing down on her calculator. Her head rose from the desk when she heard the doorbell ring."Kyung Mi!~ Your friends are here!" Donghae faintly called out from downstairs.The girl raised a brow, quite honestly, the only friend she had was Taemin. Confused, she still went down stairs to see her friends," Ah sorry she's taking awhile. She's been in her room doing her homework for the past few hours." Donghae explained while letting their guests in.Kyung Mi skipped the last step on the stairs and bowed," Anyonghaseyo!" She greeted cheerfully, her jaw dropping a bit when she saw it was no other than Key along with Onew and Minho. Jonghyun was no where in sight.  She felt relief and happiness upon seeing Key. Did he find her a job already?The three returned the gesture. Minho turned to Donghae," There's something we feel like we have to talk about with the whole family. Is everyone here?"Donghae blinked at the taller boy," No I'm the only guardian at home right now. What is it we need to talk about?" He whipped his head towards his younger sister," Did you do something bad?"He asked, his accent stronger than usual."No." She replied shaking her head.Onew cleared his throat," Kyung Mi didn't do anything wrong.. Rather we did something for Kyung Mi.""We found her a high paying job." Key started, " She could quit her other three jobs and this job could pay her a lot more.." Key hesitated with the next part, but then Kyung Mi butted in.She skipped happily over to them," Aigo really?!" She exclaimed happily with a big grin," What is it?"Key bit his lower lip, not sure how she and Donghae would react to this," A job as a maid..." He paused again," At our mansion." ~~"So, you want me to let my baby sister, live at your house while she works as a maid?" Donghae asked, his eyes eyeing the three suspiciously."We know it's a little much to ask for, but all of our servants live with us." Key lied. Only a few lived with them, and most of them only occupied the elder's half of the mansion. Then there were the few 'hot' maids Jonghyun liked to toy with and keep as his personal maids but that was it."No." Donghae stubbornly said through his teeth."But Donghae-" Kyung Mi started to protest."No." He snapped and whipped his head towards her," Kyung Mi I'm not letting you live in a strangers house. Especially with a bunch of guys.""Oppa! Don't you get it? It's the only solution.""No.""But Hae-""I said no already. No means no and that's final. I already said I was going to quit as a trainee so that we could get this problem solved."The other three sat awkwardly across from them on the other sofa while they bickered," But you're so close to debuting! You can't leave now! Donghae, think about it. Right now with three people working we make only a few hundred dollars. Even if you quit it would make only the tiniest difference. If I work as a maid at their mansion, I'll be bringing home a 1000 American USD just by myself. Plus the money Donghwa and umma bring in. Appa really needs this oppa. He has all his hopes and dreams on you. He needs you to become a singer. You can't put him down like that." Kyung Mi reasoned, partially trying to guilt him into letting her.Donghae pressed his lips together and stared  into her eyes. He could see how sincere she was about this and how much she wanted it. He sighed and ran his hand through his brown locks," Are you really okay with it though?"Her eyes brightened up upon seeing him give in," Deh!"Donghae shut his eyes, giving it some last minute thoughts. He gave her a small smile and patted her back," Alright then. If you really want to.""Really?!" She smiled and hugged him," I told you I would find a solution!"Onew smiled, happy that Donghae had finally agreed. She would be the only one 'maid' that would live with them. Because he knew that it was her. The one he had spent years looking for, years missing her... His beloved-"Great!" Key grinned," You can start next week. Prepare your things by then too."Minho jumped a bit when he felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. He quietly took it out, with everyone having a little celebration, they didn't notice.Where are you guys? - JonghyunMinho popped his lips," No where, just hanging out." He muttered quietly to himself as he replied back with his fingers.Instantly, Jonghyun replied. Without me? :(We'll be home in a few hyung. Don't worry ^^ Minho quickly replied before putting his phone back in his pocket. A smile came to his face, Key's plan was going to work after all... ~~ Taemin froze when he saw Key, Onew and Minho leave Kyung Mi's house. He frowned question what they were doing, the boy waited patiently until he saw their limo leave our of his sight before sprinting into the other Lee house," Noona! Are you okay?!" He shouted.Kyung Mi grinned upon seeing him,"Taeminnie! Guess what?"Taemin ignored her and quickly cupped her face in between his hands," Did they do anything to you noona? Are you okay?!""Taeminnie I'm fine." Kyung Mi raised an eyebrow at his antics.Donghae chuckled,"Taemin-ah. Calm down. Not like I would let them do anything to her.""I got the job!~" Kyung Mi exclaimed in glee and hugged the younger boy."YAY! Wait what." Taemin paused, staring at her with a blank expression."I got a job as a maid at their mansion!""No."Both the Lee siblings frowned," Wae?" They asked in unison."They're awful people that's why! Noona, you can't tell me you haven't heard the rumors. Jonghyun's a playboy, Key's a snobby diva, Minho's a creep and Onew is just -" Taemin was cut off by Donghae who put his hand up."They looked like nice boys to me." Donghae sighed and crossed his arms."But that's just how they looked hyung! You don't know how they really are.""Neither do you." Donghae countered."But the rumors-""Rumors are just rumors. Taemin, you don't know how they are, and neither do I. But how many people in the world, would find a job for someone they have known for only a day?""But it's just because they're up to something!"Donghae rolled his eyes and pulled out a piece of paper," Here's Key's number. Feel free to talk to him about it. If you're still not okay with Kyung Mi getting this job then we can all talk it over until everyone is happy with this." ~~Key clapped his hands happily once they got into the limo," This is all going so well! Aren't you guys glad I came up with this?""Why not have her move in immediately though? Her room is already there," Onew paused," It's always been there..""Because we still have some loose ends to pick up.""Like?" Minho asked as he leaned against the leather material of his seat."Getting Jonghyun out of the house when we're moving her in. Figuring out how to have her living with us without Jonghyun taking this opportunity to get into her pants. All that fun stuff." Key explained."But what about Taemin?""What about him?""He should live with us too."Don't stop, make it pop DJ, blow my speakers up~Key paused in his joyful clapping and jumping to pick up his phone," Yubseyo?""Key? It's Taemin. I hear you're trying to get Kyung Mi to move into your house. We need to talk." Taemin quickly gushed out but in a calm monotone voice.Key's smiled widened just when he thought it was wasn't possible," Of course. Let's meet at Heaven Cafe in 10 minutes."