A week has passed since the incident at the orchard. Lisa's anger that he thought would subside soon turned out to be longer lasting than he imagined and this made Jungkook even more upset.
He has no regrets for hitting Jae Hyun. However, because of the violence, Lisa seems to have no intention of easing her anger at Jungkook. Of course, Jungkook also had no intention of apologizing to Jae Hyun.
"How is this?"
"Who told you to hit that Jae Hyun," Jason muttered under his breath casually as if he didn't really care about the matter.
Actually, Jason was quite surprised when he heard about this problem. His friend who was usually always calm could also explode in anger like that. However, he thought this problem was actually not that bad.
"It's all because of Lalisa Manobal."
The right words to describe his friend were 'flat', 'rational', 'cold', and rude'. Jason never thought Jungkook could act that stupid and reckless just because he was carried away by his emotions.
Jungkook is changing more and more because of that woman. His nature and his environment. Damn.
"Hurry up and apologize to Jae Hyun first."
"No way."
"If you don't want to, then just let her be."
Hearing Jason's easy suggestion, Jungkook just looked at him sarcastically. He had no problem apologizing to Lisa. He had already done it several times when he lived with that woman. However, if he had to apologize to Jae Hyun, it didn't seem like it would be that easy.
"Oh yeah, I just found out that the contents of family rule number 20 are very interesting."
"What does it say?"
"If you make a mistake, apologize quickly and don't delay. Apologizing is not the attitude of a defeated person. It can only be done by a brave person. So, if you apologize to Jae Hyun, I think Lisa will also forgive you."
Apparently, Jungkook had heard of that rule. Then, not only brave people can apologize, but people who take advantage of the situation can also do so. After all, this doesn't require money either. It's okay to apologize once in a while for a better cause.
***
Unlike usual, the campus cafeteria was really crowded that day. Lisa continued to work as usual, even though her mind was still occupied by that man.
She got the rice, smiled kindly, and sometimes gave extra rice to the students. It seemed better like this. When her mind was tangled like that, at least her body should be kept busy.
That guy. That guy hasn't even contacted Lisa in a week. As a result of Jungkook's behavior that only appeared for a moment, punched Jae Hyun, got angry at will, and then just left. It's been a few days since Lisa could really focus on her work.
Maybe telling him to apologize is impossible. No, of course it was an impossible request. Lisa couldn't imagine that man bowing his head in front of others.
The family rules in her house should only apply to that house. Lisa realized that she had also made a mistake. While she was thinking about that, someone suddenly grabbed her wrist while she was getting rice. Lisa, who thought she was overdoing it with the rice, raised her head.
The man was in front of her.
"Come with me for a moment."
"What the hell, I'm working."
Jungkook held her hand tightly and pulled her out of the kitchen. Lisa, who was shocked, immediately jerked her hand away. Jungkook raised his eyebrows at Lisa's resistance and he followed Lisa's gaze looking around.
"I'm borrowing Lalisa Manobal for a moment because we have something very important to do."
As if he didn't care about Lisa's warning, Jungkook announced in such a loud voice that it could be heard throughout the kitchen, all the way to the students who were waiting in line with their trays.
Aigoo. Instantly, everyone in the kitchen stared at Lisa. Seeing Lisa seemingly being pulled out of the kitchen while still carrying a rice spoon in one hand and food tongs in the other, an ajumma rushed over and took the two objects from Lisa's hands.
I'm really going crazy because of this man. Her regret and guilt towards that man suddenly vanished.
"Are you crazy? What is this?"
"This is what you wanted."
Lisa, who still felt panicked and angry, whispered softly so that the people who were still staring at them wouldn't hear. However, Jungkook only replied briefly in a cold tone.
Crazy, crazy. What Lisa wants is not something like this at all. After this incident, the story about the Unnie's lover who likes to get rice at the cafeteria will definitely circulate with various versions and embellished with other stories. Then, today's incident will become an interesting gossip circulating throughout the campus.
Jeon Jungkook could be rumored as a thug and Lalisa Manobal as the abused lover; or Jeon Jungkook as a pimp and Lalisa Manobal as the woman he cheated on.
However, Jungkook actually doesn't look like a pimp who likes to sell women at all. Wait, but none of these people know that Jungkook is the director of Goryo Group, right? No one should know. Instead of them knowing, it's better for this guy to be considered a gangster or a pimp.
While Lisa was busy thinking about that, Jungkook's car stopped in front of the Science Building. Jungkook who opened the door for Lisa still didn't say anything and just moved his head telling her to get off.
What exactly is in this man's mind, Lisa thought.
"Why are we going to...."
"That day you told me to apologize right?"
Lisa asked Jungkook while trying to match his wide footsteps on the way to the elevator. Meanwhile, Jungkook cut off her question and replied briefly.
Lisa couldn't say anything else. When the elevator arrived at the third floor, Jungkook walked slowly while holding Lisa's hand tightly.
"Hyung? Lisa ssi?"
"I came to apologize. I'm sorry I hit you that time," Jungkook said very quietly while looking at Lisa.
Really, this person. If he wanted to apologize, he should have looked at the other person.
Lisa didn't understand why this man was apologizing while looking at her, but Jungkook kept looking at her and finished his words with a calm face.
Jungkook is staring at Lisa, while Lisa is confused and feels like she has to look at Jae Hyun's face.
"But, if you dare to touch Lisa in the slightest, I'll make you unable to get out of that greenhouse forever."
After saying his apology that sounded genuine, Jungkook then looked at Jae Hyun straight and blatantly threatened him.
"Alright?"
"It's actually......"
"I already apologized."
In contrast to Lisa's face that looked confused and disbelieving, Jungkook's face really looked confident. Then, after feeling that Lisa was satisfied with his attitude, he turned his gaze back to Jae Hyun.
"You'd better keep my words in mind. If you want to bother me, face me directly. I'll be happy to serve you. So, don't bother Lisa anymore."
"Jungkook."
Lisa reminded Jungkook who kept talking in a threatening tone frantically. Meanwhile, Jae Hyun still looked calm.
Why apologize like this? No, is this what you call apologizing?
"Hyung has been using Lisa all this time, right?"
"You did not?"
Hearing Jungkook's attack, Jae Hyun's gaze momentarily looked doubtful. It was only for a few seconds, along with the scornful smile that glimpsed on Jungkook's face.
"Since when did you participate so actively in events at our hotel? Don't you dare say that you were interested in Lisa from the beginning."
"What do you mean?"
Jae Hyun's face stiffened even more at Jungkook's ridiculous-sounding insistence, while Lisa was wide-eyed in shock.
"I'm sure you heard what I just said. Don't ask so many questions. I've said it clearly enough."
"Then, did you know from the beginning that I was dating Jungkook?"
"Damn."
For the first time that harsh curse was heard from her prince's mouth, and instantly the light surrounding him seemed to begin to fade.
Jae Hyun first saw Lisa at Shin Hee's wedding. Then, he immediately realized that Jungkook's partner was really like an angel.
"Then, you purposely asked me to come with you to the flower show? Because you knew that Jungkook would be there?"
"I actually didn't plan this from the beginning. It's just that..."
"It's just that you were curious to see her reaction, right?"
"Oh, I see," Lisa muttered to herself as she nodded her head.
That's what it is. That's right, there's no way he wouldn't know. Although the relationship between the two was not close, they were brothers and Jeon Jae Hyun was definitely a person from the Goryo Group. Of course they knew each other.
Why am I only realizing something important like this now?
Why did she only remember that a prince wouldn't really give his heart to his princess? Because a prince's spouse must be a princess.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you," Jae Hyun apologized while looking at Lisa who looked confused.
"But, even though I was dishonest at first, I'm not that kind of person."
"Oh yeah?"
Hearing Jae Hyun's excuse, Lisa smiled a little.
"I didn't know anything and just wondered to myself why you were so nice to me. I almost misunderstood."
"That's not it. Lisa, that's......"
"Never mind. That's enough."
Jungkook cut Jae Hyun off. An apology is enough to be accepted as an apology. He had apologized to Jae Hyun and Jae Hyun had apologized to Lisa. That's it. He had no intention of letting Lisa give Jae Hyun hope.
Jae Hyun was forced to undo his intention to see Jungkook's sharp gaze that seemed to firmly state that he would take care of someone who belonged to him.
Why am I always one step late? Why didn't I quickly realize the woman's smile that had only been intended for me?
"You don't intend to drop out of my college then, do you?"
"Of course. I really learned a lot from Sonsaengnim. I'm really very grateful."
Lisa's face returned to its usual look and she said while bowing politely. Jungkook, who couldn't stand to see her like that, hurriedly pulled Lisa's hand again.
"I remind you once again, don't bother Lisa. After all, she is my lover."
Jungkook didn't forget to remind Jae Hyun one last time while pulling Lisa out of the room. Meanwhile, Jae Hyun, who was left alone, sighed softly. He had made the wrong move from the start.
No matter what kind of excuse he made, Lisa wouldn't believe him anymore. There was no way for him to say that he meant it when he gave her the fingerose......
Love. Is this love?
Jae Hyun stared at the closed door in front of him and fell limp realizing that it was too late.