Come & Eat, Lisa

Chapter 17

Ha ha ha ha! It is not her, it is not her!

Lisa almost cries in relief, happiness, justice still exists in this world.

Lisa suddenly looks at the world full of confidence, applauding loudly along with everyone else.

***

Amidst the applause, Tzuyu stands still flushing red, looking shyly towards Jungkook.

Jungkook is expressionless, Lisa thinks Big Boss has lost on his investment so he must be feeling unhappy, he can direct his anger towards his "partner" which is her, as she looks to escape Jungkook scowls at her: "Wait for me here, don't go anywhere."

> _ <

Directing his anger towards her now.

He will go dance with a beauty but commands her to stand here looking silly.

***

The music of a waltz begins.

Jungkook walks towards Tzuyu, politely invites her to dance, Tzuyu shyly puts her hand into his extended hand.

They glide onto the dance floor.

Tzuyu is exceptionally beautiful tonight, she must have spent a lot of effort dressing up. She wears a white chiffon dress leaving her shoulders bare, in front of her chest is a transparent layer of white lace that appears pure but seductive at the same time. A small diamond tiara is slightly tilted in her softly curled hair, glittering brightly, making her ethereal and fragile.

She looks up at the tall man dancing with her, her gaze bashful and innocent.

***

Lisa stands on the outside watching them dance, her eyes gradually shifting lower to Tzuyu's waist, where Big Boss is resting his paw.

How lecherous! How very lecherous!

Wonder which pervert thought of the waltz, it is just an excuse for men and women to touch each other ......Lisa silently curses. Initially, her mood is very joyful and high but somewhat inexplicably falling.

On the dance floor, Jungkook and Tzuyu turn in circle several times, they do not look dizzy, but Lisa feels dizzy the more she watches them.

Ummm ...... probably too much alcohol, probably needs to sit down a bit.

Lisa walks to a buffet table to get some cold food then sits down to eat to replenish her energy, that is the most important thing. She was a dummie to obey Big Boss's command to stand there and wait for him.

While eating, another voice calls out.

"Miss Manoban!"

...... This person causes her to choke again.

Lisa looks up and smiles, greeting him: "Mr. Kim."

Jin asks courteously: "I wonder if I may have the pleasure to invite Miss Manoban to a dance."

Lisa is embarrassed: "That ...... I don't know how to dance."

Jin smiles thoughtfully: "Sitting here to talk is good too."

After saying this, he sits down across from Lisa, Lisa asks worriedly: "Miss Jeon is feeling better?"

Jin hears mention of Jisoo, his face is filled with gratitude: "Thanks for your help, she is no longer in danger, she is slowly being nursed back to health, these things can't be rushed."

Oh no ...... listening to him makes Lisa feel guilty, but Big Boss does not allow her to say the truth, Lisa quickly searches for a new topic: "I heard Miss Jeon was in Europe, when did she get back?"

"Europe?" Jin asks in surprise: "We traveled there for our honeymoon, but we haven't returned in two years, do you plan to go for a vacation? Jisoo wants to go back, we can go together when she feels better."

Lisa is shocked into silence.

***

The first dance is ending.

Rosé and Jennie are not dancing but sitting on the outside to gossip. Rosé is envious of the prize money, her voice tinged with a bit of dissatisfaction, Jennie laughs and says teasingly: "You shouldn't be jealous, the investment she spent is ten times what you spent."

Rosé is surprised: "Jennie, everything I'm wearing isn't cheap."

Jennie laughs out loud and looks towards the dance floor, slowly listing the luxurious brands on Tzuyu, then challenges Rosé again: "See, ready to admit defeat?"

Rosé's reluctance fades away, sighing: "She is just a small staff but willing to spend so much money."

Jennie quips: "A wine-lover's heart is not in the cup (having an ulterior motive) If you don't fork out, you won't reap big profit."

Rosé laughs knowingly: "But I bet, even if she spends ten times more, the President will invite Lisa for the next dance."

On the dance floor, the first dance ends, Jungkook drops his hands, nods politely to say good-bye and is about to walk away, Tzuyu calls out urgently: "President."

Jungkook pauses to look at her.

***

The music for the second dance begins.

Rosé is startled to see the President is not dancing with Lisa like she had thought, the second dance he is still with Tzuyu.

Everyone else is also shocked, thinking: Has Tzuyu's beauty tonight melted the heart of the President?

Everyone unintentionally shifts sympathetic eyes towards Lisa, who is considered "the official girlfriend" but left standing by alone, they see her looking blankly, distracted, as if she has taken a blow.

***

The truth is that Lisa is not paying attention to the unusual atmosphere in the ballroom, unaware of everyone focusing on her, she is not even aware that the second dance has started. After Jin has left to answer a phone call, she is immobilized in this position, completely shocked.

Big Boss ...... actually lied to her? Miss Jeon did not go to Europe! So who sent the lunchboxes?

...... Could it be Big Boss?

But why?

To exploit her, to enslave her? Or ...... or ......

Lisa feels uneasy, her heart thumps heavily, as if something is about to burst free out of its cocoon.

Ah Ah Ah! Impossible, impossible, Lisa quickly pushes it back. She must have drunk too much to think so strangely! Wine is really bad, giving her strange thoughts ......

She could not help but look to the dance floor, Jungkook and Tzuyu are still dancing, at that moment Jungkook turns his back to her, Tzuyu sees her and smiles gently.

Lisa does not notice her, she looks at Jungkook's sturdy back, her head becoming heavier and heavier, Lisa wants to go outside to sober up, staying inside any longer and she feels she is slowly being taken over by a demon.

As a result, those who are paying close attention to what is happening will testify, Lisa stares at the President and Tzuyu on the dance floor in "jealousy," then stands up in "anger" and walking outside looking "troubled."