Warm lighting radiated from the white-painted high ceiling where a hanging chandelier illuminates rows of sparkling and colorful clothes. Somehow it lends an illusion that the white mannequin beckons to you.
Inside the apparel store she hadn’t been to in a long time, Lisa heaved a small sigh. Recently, she’s only been wearing fast fashion clothes so she hasn’t gone to such a sophisticated shop as of late.
“Lisa! Let’s buy matching clothes for the double date!”
For that reason, Chaeyoung half-dragged her there. Feeling a bit intimidated by the shop’s glamorous atmosphere, Lisa observed Chaeyoung who was happily choosing clothes in front of her. Her makeup looked flawless even though they’ve finished work for the day. Her hair was still as gorgeous as it was in the morning. Her nails were painted pinkish beige, and she wore polished high heeled pumps.
Lisa also wore makeup but in contrast, she looked different from Chaeyoung with her hair sticking out all over. Lisa looked at herself in the mirror and after comparing with her cute friend, her shoulders slightly dropped.
Chaeyoung’s usual cheerful voice reeled her back from her reverie.
“Come to think of it, why didn’t you tell me about Jungkook until now?”
“It isn’t something I can just casually say, is it?”
“Well, if it was me, I’d surely boast about it.” Chaeyoung cocked her head to the side.
In the end, lisa was forced to spill everything about Jungkook’s confession. But because it wasn’t her story alone to tell, she only relayed her feelings and how she didn’t want to go out with him. Of course, she didn’t say anything about her getting locked out of her house and staying in his room either.
Chaeyoung is a junior colleague she got along well with ever since she joined the company. She doesn’t think she’ll spread it around but she may have a slip of the tongue so she decided to keep it a secret.
(I don’t want any weird rumors to spread around…)
Thinking so, lisa looked at Chaeyoung with a sidelong glance and saw her picking up clothes while humming.
“Lisa! How about this? You have beautiful legs so I think it’ll suit you very well.”
It was a light beige knitted dress. It had a turtleneck design and its length was up to the knee.
Chaeyoung aligned the dress on lisa’s body in front of the mirror. Lisa frowned a little as it was a far cry from her usual style.
“I bet Jungkook will like this too! Come on, let’s buy this!”
“I’ve been telling you but stylish clothes aren’t for me. In the first place, I’ve no intention to meet Jungkook’s taste.”
Rolling her eyes, Chaeyoung said with a pout.
“That’s a shame! Isn’t Jungkook a good catch?”
“Then would you consider dating him?”
“My stomach will knot in stress, so no!”
Lisa narrowed her eyes and lightly laughed.
“But, I still think you should come fashionably dressed. Jungkook is a real looker and if you come in weird clothes, won’t you stand out? You sure you’re okay with that?”
“Ugh…”
Lisa couldn’t deny it. Chaeyoung can be considered a beauty. Despite her playful demeanor, she has the charm that most men would fall for. Just like her, Jungkook was also good-looking and imagining herself standing beside him, she quivered in repugnance. She doesn’t know what Chaeyoung’s boyfriend is like, but considering that he chose a girl like Chaeyoung, he’s probably on the same level as her. If she goes dressed in her usual style, she’ll definitely gather unapproving looks.
“Sorry, I think I won’t go after all…”
“For God’s sake, we’ve already purchased the tickets so you can’t back out now.”
“…”
Chaeyoung took out the tickets and handed it to her. Lisa gave up and bowed in defeat.
Chaeyoung tugged her hand and smiled cheerfully.
“Just give up and be my dress-up doll, okay?”
In the end, Lisa was urged to buy the knitted dress. She looked forward to Sunday with a melancholic feeling.
***
“What a great weather to go on a date! Right, lisa?”
“Right…”
Lisa didn’t feel particularly happy about it as she looked up at the soaring blue sky. The deafening shrieks of the people riding the roller coaster in front of them rang in her ears.
It’s been quite a while since she last came to the amusement park but the music and people were the same as in her memory.
“Not feeling well?” Jungkook asked and moved beside her. He placed his hands on her forehead and Lisa immediately jumped up in surprise.
“I’m fine! And please, don’t touch me so casually!”
“lisa, are you embarrassed? How cute~” Chaeyoung teased as she made a heart with her hands, then poked her. Lisa wrinkled her brows at that gesture.
“Not really…”
“Again-”
"chaeyoung, you shouldn’t make fun of people so much, you know!” Eun woo, Chaeyoung’s boyfriend, reprimanded her. Lisa imagined a more flashy guy but Chaeyoung’s boyfriend seemed modest and reserved. chaeyoung said he was year younger than her. He smiled gently while rustling his black hair. Lisa felt that his gentle expression was a testament to his character.
“So-rry, Eun.” Chaeyoung lightly apologized in a sweet voice while lacing her arms through his. Eun woo’s cheeks blushed immediately like a young boy.
“Compared to that…”
Lisa muttered while looking at Jungkook whose arms were crossed beside her. He wore his usual cold expression but kept his gaze at the younger couple’s interaction.
“Not cute at all…”
“Is there something wrong?”
Hearing Lisa’s voice, Jungkook lowered his head and looked at her. Behind his cold gaze, he wanted to berate if that was proper behavior to the person you like but decided against it. He didn’t want to make a scene and end up a laughing stock.
“Oh, did you want to link arms too? Go ahead.”
“N-no, thanks!” Lisa screamed as Jungkook chuckled, which made Lisa realize that she had been teased.
“!!”
“Lisa, Jungkook, we’re leaving…”
Chaeyoung happily called the two out from a distance. Lisa turned her face away from Jungkook, waved her hands to Chaeyoung and walked briskly to catch up.
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Mr. Perfectionist
FanfictionThe company's infamous "Iron Mask of the Sales Department", a perfectionist man known for his poker face, confessed to Lalisa Manoban. He said he liked her but his face somewhat carried a hint of dissatisfaction. When she asked him for the reason, h...
