TRES
an update because Lisa in VMA so fire
"I'm planning to open another branch. The location's already been decided, and the money's all there too. All that's missing is a legal advisor. There might be a lot of problems I'll need to consult with you on. Dunno if you're willing to help?"
"I charge a lot."
"That'll definitely be to your satisfaction."
Irene had said so much already, what reason did Lawyer Son have to refuse? As she ate, she looked at Irene, "Should I now call you Boss Bae instead?"
"Hmm," Irene dragged her voice as she answered, she smiled as she turned her head, "That sounds good."
"Bastard," Lawyer Son kicked at her again under the table, "Look at how pleased you are with yourself!"
Irene only started laughing.
Then they talked of some old, funny memories, and thoroughly enjoyed their meal.
Before leaving, Lawyer Son even asked the waiter to pack up some of the dishes that she liked; she said she wanted to take it home for a midnight snack. Irene had no objections at all, she went downstairs to pay the bill at the counter, and set up a VIP card for Lawyer Son at the same time. But when she turned around, there was a familiar face... the long absent Lisa.
Their time apart hadn't been very long, so she didn't look any different at all: still clad impeccably in a neat dress, with not a hair out of place. The only thing that had changed was the different female companion by her side. This time it was a sexy girl who wore a flame red dress, with a thick layer of makeup on her face.
Irene couldn't help but think her tastes were aligning more and more with Seulgi's.
Their eyes met, and they quietly gazed at each other for a few seconds, then both of them gave the other a smile.
"Orenmaniya." Lisa opened her mouth first.
Irene naturally followed up, "Heard you went out of the country."
"Hm. Just attended VMA."
Bragging, Irene smiled and said most sincerely, "How's PD Kim?"
"She's mostly healed."
"That's good."
...
All of a sudden, Lisa couldn't keep the conversation going any longer.
Originally, when ex-lovers met like this, this much small talk was already enough, and according to the usual script after this they should wave in farewell. The heart-breaker can keep breaking hearts, and the brokenhearted's heart can stay quietly broken.
But Lisa just stood there unmoving, she thought for a long time before she managed to squeeze out one sentence, "It's quite a coincidence, running into you."
What coincidence?
This city was only so big, turn around long enough and you'll come full circle.
Irene didn't make another sound, she saw the waiter standing to the side waiting to show Lisa to her seat, and signaled her with a look as she told him, "Miss Manoban is my friend, give her a discount."
Just then Lawyer Son came down the stairs with her midnight snack in tow, she didn't care about any curious eyes as she rushed right next to Irene and complained.
"Bastard, what are you walking so fast for? Don't you know that I'm wearing heels today?"
As she spoke, she stuffed the packed food into Irene's hands, then put her arm through hers while she rested her feet.
Lisa's gaze swept across them, she kept on staring at the two of them. Those pitch-black eyes seemed even darker and murkier under the lighting from the restaurant.
"I still have to take her home, I'll be leaving first then." Irene felt that they said all they needed, so she nodded towards Lisa.
Lisa was still staring at her like before, she didn't move a single step, she seemed to have no intention of saying goodbye to her.
See, this is how people are when they break up, they don't even care about manners anymore.
Irene was resigned to her fate, but she didn't want to disturb the restaurant's business, so she pulled Lawyer Son with her as she walked towards the door.
Lawyer Son on the other hand kept turning back, she asked her in a soft voice, "Was that your friend? Is the woman next to her Sabrina?"
Irene asked in response, "Who?"
"The most popular singer right now! How do you not know this when you're in the entertainment industry?"
Irene really didn't have any impression, she could only admit her own ignorance.
Lawyer Son was out the door already, but she still kept saying, "Can you ask your friend to get an autograph for me? Oh, I'm not the one who worships her, it's my little brother who's really in love with Sabrina."
Irene's thoughts were a bit far away. Lawyer Son asked twice in a row before Irene came back down to earth.
"I'm not on familiar terms with Miss Manoban."
Lawyer Son was a little disappointed, but she didn't mention it any further.
The parking lot was close by, it only took a few minutes of walking to get there. Irene opened the door for Lawyer Son first, she stuffed the bundle of takeout inside, then walked towards the driver's seat. But just when she stepped inside, someone reached out a hand and blocked the car door.
Irene looked sideways, and directly met Lisa's eyes.
She must have ran all the way here. Her hair was disheveled, her dress a little wrinkled, and she was panting a little.
"I left an important file at the office, and I need to go back quickly and get it. Would you mind giving me a lift?" Only her voice was as composed as before
"Miss Manoban didn't drive here?"
"My car just broke down."
"You can get a taxi."
"It's not easy hailing a cab around here."
"Then..."
"It's just a ride, right? It won't waste too much gas money." Before Irene even finished talking, Lawyer Son had already pushed open the back door of the car and beckoned, "Miss Manoban, where do you need to go? Irene can take you there first."
Lisa immediately sat inside the car and smoothly closed the car door, she introduced herself with every courtesy.
Lawyer Son had always been the easy-going type, she quickly struck up a conversation with Lisa. She even flapped her hand towards Irene and told her to hurry up and drive; she was basically ordering her around like a chauffeur.
Now that it had gotten this far, it wasn't as if Irene could still ask Lisa to step out of the car. She could only heave a sigh, and obediently started the car.
"Miss Manoban hasn't had dinner yet, right?"
"Mmhmm."
"What about that pretty girlfriend of yours? Aren't you standing her up?"
"I only asked Ms. Carpenter to meet for work." Lisa's two hands were folded on her lap, her pose was quite elegant as she purposely gave Irene a look and said, "She will be fine even if she has a meal by herself. At any rate, Miss Bae was so generous as to give me a special discount."
Irene adjusted the rear-view mirror and pretended she hadn't heard anything.
Of course, it was for work.
Even if she got into bed with Lisa tonight, she would still say that she was working the next day. Hmm, practicing bedroom skills is a type of work too, right?
Lawyer Son completely bought it though, once again, she was disappointed by not being able to get her autograph. But she immediately and cheerily started talking about other topics. Lisa was a skilled conversationalist and was particularly good at getting on a woman's good side. Once she knew that Lawyer Son enjoyed celebrity gossip, she let her know some insignificant tidbits in the industry; she couldn't stop giggling.
"I've only been out of the country for a few months, but I didn't think that Miss Bae could be so capable, and get such a beautiful and classy girlfriend like Miss Son." As they chatted, Lisa glanced at Irene, who was concentrating on her driving. Please, prove I'm wrong.
Lawyer Son had no idea that Lisa was digging a trap for her, and stepped headfirst into it as she hurriedly said, "There's nothing going on between me and Irene, I've got a fiancee already!"
"My mistake, what a shame, then." Lisa said the words, but she didn't look sorry at all, instead her smile deepened.
Irene was getting fed up with listening.
As luck would have it, Lawyer Son lived close by. As soon as Irene dropped her off, she immediately turned the car around and drove back the way she came.
Lisa glanced at the scenery flying by outside the window, "The office isn't in this direction."
"I know, I'm taking you back to the parking lot."
"Why?"
"Miss Manoban's car shouldn't be broken, right? It's better if you drive back yourself."
Although Lisa's intentions were exposed, she didn't seem to feel awkward at all.
"I have something I want to say to you."
"Talk then." Irene was becoming really afraid, she didn't dare drive and talk at the same time, so she parked the car by the side of the road, turned off the engine.
"When did you open the restaurant?" Lisa's voice was a little frosty, she didn't wait for Irene's answer before she continued as if talking to herself, "Let me guess, it must have been before we broke up, correct?"
Irene didn't deny it, "True, it's been some time. Miss Manoban was busy with work, so I didn't bother informing you."
"Sure, now you can be a chef just as you wished." Her words weren't very sincere, it sounded more like mockery.
"I haven't cooked for a long time." Irene went quiet for a little while, she gently pressed down on her right hand.
She thought Lisa's tantrum was a bit hilarious.
In the past, whenever this person got a new lover, when had she ever told Irene?
― 18 ―
Uri CEO is so hot, I must proceed with caution
Cartwheels in my stomach when you walk in
When you got your arms around me, it feels so good
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