Elsewhere. | A Lizkook AU

5.

The knock on the door of his office didn't stop him from focusing on the task at hand. Clearing the roster for the next week ahead, Jungkook hummed for whoever it was behind that door to come in. For the third time this evening, Nancy stepped in - paired with another sly smile.

"Jungkook-ssi...just wanna let you know that Room 3 is booked for tonight," The girl leaned forward. "Looks like it's gonna be another busy one,"

"Alright. Thanks, Nancy," He answered calmly, not bothered to look up.

"I know it's only been two weeks since I joined the team...but I must say...I'm really impressed at how you run things around here. It's amazing how you managed to control everything by yourself," 

It should be flattering, but Nancy's constant praising is becoming more and more uncomfortable. Especially since 3 nights ago, when she brought in that expensive bottle of champagne she took from the bar - expecting to celebrate on the fact that the club had made its 10,000-mark footfall. Out of everyone here, why would she think she'd get that that special treatment??

He blamed it on Jimin. How in the world did I let him talk me into hiring this girl?! The guy only met her twice before - saying that she's a family's friend's daughter and that she needed a job. Suddenly it becomes my responsibility to make sure she has one?? The club's been running more than well for the past 2 months with my trusted staff - now I have to worry about this girl!

"Thanks," He answered nevertheless - only to be polite. From the corner of his eyes, he noticed the girl walking around - looking as if admiring the brown walls and his mahogany desk. 

"Do you want a drink, Jungkook? I can get you one," Her voice came out softer as she got closer. What happened to formalities? Had she gone crazy??

"I don't drink at work, Nancy. Everyone knows this," He leaned back and stared at her with annoyance. "You're supposed to be attending to the phone calls. Why are you wasting your time in here?"

"You're cute when you get upset -"

"Nancy," He took a deep breath to calm himself. I haven't fired anyone before. There's always a first, right? "Please do your job right. I've been lenient to all my staff and everyone seems to know that they shouldn't take it for granted. I would hate to have to fire someone, I hope you understand that once and for all,"

She seemed to get the memo. Clearing her throat, she backed away little by little until she reached the door. "I'll see you at the briefing later then,"

"You're the face at the reception. You should know who's in charge every night. I told everyone that Jaemin will manage for tonight,"

"Oh...so you won't be here?" 

Jungkook glared with irritations. It is what I say it is, dammit - is it so hard to understand?? 

"Sorry. I'll uh...I'll get back to work,"

The calmness started rising again after she left the room. Jungkook glanced to his watch. It's 5:48pm. He promised Jimin he'll be at the restaurants at 6:30. The day has finally come for him to meet the guy's future wife and Jungkook wouldn't want to be late. He knew Jimin can be sulky about it - who knows whether Chaeyoung will be the same? Best to avoid sitting in an awkward silence, he thought!

...

After one month and a half of moving in with the ever-bubbly Chaeyoung, Lisa had noticed the slight changes in her mood. She's happier and more at ease with herself. Since they're both at the same age, it makes her feel a little less reserved to be sharing more about herself - although the part where she was left standing alone at the alter still remains a secret.