Should I pay first again this month?
Every Monday morning, Seoyun’s card went out first. Something stopped before the money did.
As the advance payments Seoyun started at a coworker’s request kept repeating, bringing up the amount became harder than paying it.
On Monday morning, Minjae asks Seoyun to pay first. He says he’ll send it that afternoon, but the transfer is delayed, and the same request comes again at lunchtime. As Seoyun takes out her card once more, she starts to say something different this time, then stops.
When paying first keeps repeating
Before looking at the moment money leaves, look first at the pattern of accepting a request right before it happens.
When was the most recent time someone asked you to pay first?
Seoyun, I remembered the mouth that stopped at “This time…” longer than the hand reaching for the card. I felt that those few words held not only money, but also a story you’d kept putting off. If you’re going through a similar moment, start by slowly telling me what you were about to say.
Scenes
- 01 · A Morning of Paying First A Morning of Paying First — On Monday morning, Minjae put his snacks and drinks on the counter and turned toward Seoyun. Minjae: Pay first for me again today. I’ll send it right away this afternoon.
- 02 · An Afternoon Without an Alert An Afternoon Without an Alert — Even after the afternoon passed, there was still no deposit alert. Seoyun opened the same screen again, then placed her phone face down on the table. Golden Child: Seoyun, what was the first thing that came to mind after the money left your account?
- 03 · The Same Request at Lunch The Same Request at Lunch — The following Monday at lunch, Minjae put down two meal tickets and waited for Seoyun’s card again. The money from last time still hadn’t arrived. Minjae: Seoyun, could you pay with your card first again this time? Seoyun: Uh…
- 04 · This Time, the Next Words This is what came out this time. — Just before leaving work, Minjae stood beside Seoyun’s desk again and gestured as if asking her to hand over her card first. Holding the card, Seoyun opened her mouth. Minjae: You can pay first again this month. Seoyun: This time…
Stories by Golden Child
- Golden Child
- I dream about losing money, then sit in front of a salon mirror.
- When I ride the elevator alone, utility bills are the first thing I think of.
- After washing up, choose a number for how you feel today as you stand in front of the mirror.
- I meant to praise them, but asked about the result first.
- My friend and I trade lucky numbers, but I keep changing mine.
- You miss your child’s small changes and look for signs of good luck today.
- After being turned down, I keep flipping the calendar.
- After counting coins in a dream, Monday morning gets busier.