Between Love and Time | Chaelisa

Chapter 17 Family Reunion

Friday, September 5th, 2019, one week later.

She was worried; not even the delicious cup of coffee could fix her mood. Rosé had gone out to have breakfast with Jungkook before they passed by the theater to sign a six-month contract. They had barely entered the magnificent place, and she felt insecure and incapable of taking another step. What if she ran into the short girl again? Rosé didn't want to confuse or agitate the girl any further. She had given it some thought and understood that the girl's surprised reaction had been completely normal for someone who had run into someone that they thought they knew. Was she her reincarnation's friend? The blonde didn't wish to find out; she didn't want to be asked questions. What was the girl referring to when she said rehab? How had her "other version" and the short girl met?

Rosé didn't know that while she was reflecting on the sofa with her legs bonded to her chest and a blanket covering her body, Lisa was observing her after waking from a nap. The room was dark, but the dim light at the corner of the room gave off a warm and slightly romantic feel to the environment.

The model had woken up that day at seven in the morning to hit the gym for two hours. After taking a shower and making the necessary arrangements, she headed to a television studio where she was interviewed. She was asked about her upcoming projects and was congratulated on her famous father's birthday. Lisa got home expecting to have lunch and spend some time with the psychopath but was surprised to find a note instead. The message was written in the "psycho's" beautiful calligraphic handwriting style; the girl would be gone for the day. Lisa had to go to the kitchen and make herself something fast. She needed to drown the strange heat in her stomach with a cold drink; the odd flames were extending to her fists. Manoban felt the need to punch something or someone. After a long nap, she had woken up with a strong urge to go to the living room. What was going on in the psychopath's mind? The troubled look on the girl's face had become more common after visiting the gypsy. What did the psychic tell her?

"Good afternoon, well, more like a good evening." Lisa gently said, not thinking the other girl would jump out of the sofa. "Easy! Calm down!." The model sat near the girl on the couch; the tips of Rosé's delicate toes were grazing her thighs. "What time did you get home?"

"Two hours ago. I was reading on the computer, but now I'm drinking coffee. I like it when the apartment is completely silent." Rosé placed her empty cup on the side and made herself more comfortable on the couch. "Starting next Monday, I'll start working at the theater. I'll be working Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from two to five. It's a start."

"Well, cheer up that face. You love playing the piano, but it seems you're not too happy with the job. What's the matter? Ever since we saw the psychic, you've been off." Lisa didn't like the way the blonde was looking at her. Was it pitty? Rosé looked like she was in deep reflective thoughts, almost as if she was dying to tell the model something. "I'm going to take a shower; I need to go out." She got up from the sofa with the full intention of disappearing out of there fast. However, a thought passed through her mind, and she couldn't stop herself from turning back to look at the girl. "Will you be here all night?"

"I have a lot of things to study- I meant to say there are a lot of things that have caught my attention Miss Manoban and I want to learn more. It's become a habit."

"Well, there's a change in plans." The words were involuntarily slipping out of her mouth. "Put on the best clothing you have; you're coming with me to my father's birthday."

As soon as those words were out of her lips, she wanted to bang her head against the wall. What the fuck was she doing?! Today's celebration was only for the Manoban family and her mother's side of the family, who surprisingly got along very well with her dad's side. What excuse would she tell her family? Her family would end up with wild conclusions such as her being her girlfriend and them being in a serious relationship because she had never in her life brought a girl home before to meet her parents. Manoban felt this was a huge mistake. Nevertheless, when she saw the sparkle in her eyes, a timid smile, and her cheeks flush from embarrassment, it was impossible to tell the girl that she had changed her mind; it was obvious that Rosé was excited. She would think of something to tell her family so they wouldn't get the wrong ideas; besides, her mom would be thrilled to see the "psycho" again.