[2] Mr. Tycoon's Woman || PJ&RP ✔️

Chapter 388 - Mere Acquaintances

Jeon Jungkook's thumb ran itself over her lips. He leaned closer as if he was going to do something. Her lips, soft and naturally pink like that of peony petals, beckoned him. He was drawn to them, like a captain to a siren.

Staring deeply into her eyes didn't help his case. She was perfectly still for him, whether it was on purpose or not, he didn't know. When she batted her lashes, it teased him far more than he would've liked. Her dark hair came down on each side of her shoulders, the strands skimming over her chest.

His heart lurched when she bit her lip. Jeon Jungkook was a second close from kissing her. Her soft and sweet scent was yanking him back to her. With heavy regret and reluctance, he forced himself to pull back and release her chin.

Lalisa Park's cheeks heated when she realized what had just happened. She scooted back a bit and looked away from him, with fear that he would catch the redness of her cheeks. She was never an easy woman. Obtaining her was a difficult feat that not many had achieved. Oddly enough, in his presence, she turned into mush and openly allowed him to do as he pleased. She couldn't believe her own behavior.

The heated atmosphere prompted them to discreetly find each other. After a heavy silence, he spoke up, "I bought an Americano and a Caramel latte for you. I wasn't sure if you were the type to prefer your drinks bitter or sweet, so I got both."

Jeon Jungkook didn't mention the fact that he studied the menu for twenty minutes, debated on all of the options and ten minutes later, narrowed it down to two options. It took a long, five minute battle of indecision for him to finally choose both.

Lalisa Park's eyes brightened at the mention of both drinks. Earlier, she needed an Americano to wake up her senses. But now that she had washed her face and brushed her teeth, she didn't desire an Americano anymore. "I like both, but I prefer the Caramel latte more."

Jeon Jungkook's shoulder sagged in relief. He courteously wrapped the cold drink with a small napkin so that her fingers wouldn't get cold. He noticed the small rings on her finger and worried the temperature might transfer to the metal. Thus, he wrapped another layer of napkins onto the cold drink and handed it to her. Her eyes clouded with confusion. He explained, "Your fingers might get cold."

"Oh, they're usually very cold. I'm used to it." Lalisa Park said, taking the drink with one hand. She nearly spilled it all over herself when he abruptly grabbed her finger, engulfing it in his warm ones.

"It's very cold outside today. I recommend wearing a long coat. Judging by your outfit, perhaps a double-pocket trench or wool coat could work?" He made his actions seem like it was a gesture of warming her fingers. In reality, he wanted to hold her hand. The smallest exchange of skin made him feel odd... but not in a bad way.

"Is that so?" Lalisa Park nervously said, biting her lips out of habit.

Lalisa Park didn't miss how his gaze immediately shifted to it, then painfully brought it back to her face. Tilting her head, her lips mischievously lifted into a slight smirk. She bit her lip again, slowly, and seductively, widening her eyes a bit while staring into his eyes. It darkened as she had predicted it would.

"Don't do that." The abrupt hardening of his deep, smooth voice beckoned her heart to miss a beat. Her stomach fluttered when his thumb touched her lips, indicating for her to release her lips.

"I know what you're doing." Jeon Jungkook told her, leaning closer and closer. She sucked in a breath of air at his taunting behavior. "I will not hesitate to kiss you on our first date."

"Our first date?" She squeaked out, hating how flabbergasted she felt when he pulled back a second later, mirth dancing in his eyes. 'Damn it, he played me again!'