Why is Jisoo here? Can't I buy my groceries peacefully. Damn that Mr. Shades. He snitched on me.
I walk on to the next aisle while pleading my case to Jisoo again. "There is nothing wrong in what I am doing mam." Defending my action. "This is a normal task for a normal person. I cannot see any reason why I cannot do this."
It seems that every word that comes out from my mouth makes Jisoo more furious. I Can see it in her eyes.
"Yes. Getting groceries is a menial task but not every person here in this place had emergency surgery 7 days ago. I bet all my money that you are in pain just by walking here from your apartment."
I did not deny her accusation because I am really in pain right now. so I just change the topic to distract her.
"Why are you here?" I ask her while examining all the canned mushroom on the shelves. "Don't waste your time here. As far as I remember you are running a
multi-million dollar company. I am gonna be fine."
"Technically it is a billion-dollar company and No I am not needed there as of this moment. I know my staff are all capable of handling some of our transactions without me guiding them. And for God Sakes will you give me that basket that you are holding? Before you rip your stitches? Because carrying heavy stuff is not allowed. it's doctors order."
You know what? As Jisoo rants about her long ass sentences her face is still expressionless. Is she even human? To prevent Jisoo from killing me which I know she really wants to do. I give my basket. Just to shut her up.
I walk again to the next aisle and grab some powdered orange juice and Iced tea. I Love juices. I look at Jisoo which is still following me and ask her what flavor of juice she wants. Sje just stares at me as if I ask her some scandalous questions.
It seems like Jisoo senses that I will not move to the next aisle until she answers my question so she grudgingly replied "Mango."
I grabbed one jar of Mango flavored Juice and continued my shopping. As I reach the frozen goods area I just grab one pack of chicken nuggets and hotdog. Is it weird that I don't like bacon and ham? So far I don't know anybody who doesn't like ham and bacon but I don't really know many people.
I inspected my basket if I forgot anything and so far all I need is in it. I pass by the ice cream freezer and look at longingly on the brownie flavored Ice cream.
I don't know what Ice cream tastes like but someday If I have an extra money I will buy all the flavors that are available but for now since I am saving for my house I will just suppress my desire and walk straight to the cashier to pay for my things.
I looked at Jisoo and tried to grab my basket but she gave my basket to Mr. Shades and Jisoo grabbed my wrist and dragged me outside the store.
"Mam I really need to purchase items. I have no food at home." I tried to protest.
"Done." She replied.
What? Done? As in done you starve to death or done buy those food? I am confused right now.
She didn't drag me rudely it is more like since her legs are long one step from her is like three steps for me so it looks like she is dragging me from an outsiders point of view.
A black SUV suddenly stops in front of us and another guy in a suit opened the passenger door. Jisoo guides me inside the car first then she sits beside me. After a minute Mr. Shades entered the car and he is holding an eco bag. The other guy opens the trunk and puts something inside. After a minute he close the trunk and the car move.
How dare you Mr. Shades. My groceries are left behind while he got to buy his things? So unfair.
I sulk beside Jisoo mourning for my lost supplies of food. After a while we arrive at my apartment. Without any notification I open the passenger door and dash to my apartment.
I sit on my couch to rest and think about what my next plan is. I am so upset right now. I wasted 30min of my life in the supermarket and I didn't even buy a single thing. What a waste of time.
As usual Miss. CEO followed me and entered my home without any invite as if we are friends for a long time in fact we just talk constantly for a solid 1 week when I was admitted in the hospital.
Two guys in a suit followed her and placed 6 bags on my dining table. One by one they take out different sizes of microwavable (I just guess that up) container and stacking it up. All in all they brought 12 containers.
They stack it by 4 on top of each other and align it properly on my table.
"Jennie please come here." Jisoo asked me politely as if she was not mad at me
30 min ago and not threatening my job.
"These are your food for today. Every day my staff will bring fresh batch of food until you are able to take care of yourself. There is a label if it is for breakfast, dinner and such"
"This is a little extreme mam don't you think?" I rebutted.
"If you prefer any particular dish just tell any of these guys or I'll just give my chef's number or if you are shy just contact me."
She just continues explaining this insanity as if I am not protesting. I tune
her out. I am good at tuning people out.
Did I just hear her right? She will give me her chef's private number? And If I am "shy" to her chef I should just message her? What parallel universe is this?
Is NewYorker's this welcoming? I am living here for nine months already isn't a little bit too late? Or my boss is just out of her mind?!
I can see that she is concerned about my wellbeing and my mentality to put it out there because of my stunt this morning but now I am questioning HER mental health.
I am grateful that she is helping me but I don't even know how to use a microwave for heavens sake! I am deathly afraid of it.
I went back to reality the same time that she says "any questions?" I take a deep breath. "Yes."
I look at Jisoo in her devastating eyes and ask her the killer question.
"I don't know how to use the microwave."
Jisoo stares at me as if I am an alien but I saw a flicker of amusement in her eyes. Just a tiny little bit. Is it my imagination? I don't know at this point. she nodded and told me. " No problem. Jared will heat it up for you. I have a meeting in 15minutes and I'll see you later. Eat well Jennie."
After saying her parting words Jisoo turned around and went out of my house as if nothing happened.
Mr. Shades stayed and asked me.
"Do you want me to heat up your lunch now Madam?
Oh lord what in the world is happening to my life!
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