Hoodie

9

"Miss Manoban, Miss Park this is the CEO of our company, Miss Jennie Kim.

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We stayed quiet for i don't know how long. No one even dared to utter a single word. Chae looked at me worriedly. All their eyes are on me now, even hers. I was biting my lower lip to prevent myself from saying anything. I can feel my eyes tearing up, but i can't just cry here. Especially not in front of all these people.

"Lisa? We can reschedule this. We can go home if you want to" Chae's voice is too soft. She knows that I'm still not ready for this. That I'm still not ready to face her even though i badly miss her. I just nod my head at her, letting her know that it's a good idea. As soon as Chae saw me nodding my head, she quickly grabbed my arm. Preparing to go.

"I-i'm s-sorry but we have to go now. We're sorry for waisting your time. You can just call our secretary if you still want to work with us." Chae informed them. I didn't dare to even look at them again. I'm afraid that the second i lay my eyes on her, my tears might start to fall.

Me and Chae are about to leave the table when Jisoo grabbed Chae's arm to stop her from taking another step. "What? Why? We all are here already, might as well continue, right?" Jisoo asked innocently. She's well aware that her friend left me right? Is she this numb?

I clenched my fist tightly. I want to go now. I badly want to leave. But when will i see her again if i let this opportunity past? Would i be able to meet her again?

I looked over Chae and saw her having a hard time deciding. I know that she misses Jisoo so much but she also doesn't want me to suffer. I don't want to be selfish. I also want my best friend to be happy. Plus, we're here for work right? It's a win-win situation anyway.

"It's okay, Chae. Let's stay" I caressed her back softly, signaling her that it's okay, that I'm okay. She still looks at me worriedly. I showed her my warmest smile. We're all seated now, Chae in the middle of Me and Jisoo. Jisoo who's in-between of Chae and Jennie then Mr. Lee.

"Yey! That's my Limario" Jisoo even pointed her index finger at me. I'm now able to look at her. I saw her smiling widely at me, her eyes are sparking with happiness. I'm glad that she haven't changed a bit. She's still our Turtle Rabbit Kim. I chuckled at that nickname. She personally told us to call her that which i find really weird for a nickname.

"Let's start." A cold voice enveloped our ears. Jisoo then diverted her attention to Jennie who's staring at each and everyone  of us blankly "Oh c'mon jendeukie let's catch up with them first" Jisoo even smiled widely at her best friend, pointing her fingers directly to us. I saw from my peripheral vision that Jennie looked at me then turned her gaze back at Jisoo. I'm still not looking at her direction tho, still afraid that i might breakdown the moment i lay my eyes on her.

Chae then whispered something to my ear. "Are you sure that you want to stay?" Why's she still worried? I even talked to Jisoo that means I'm fine. I really love this side of Chae rather than the demon one. I smiled at her not answering her question. "Let's start, Chu. I'm sure Ms. Kim is busy. We can still catch up after this anyway." I smiled at her warmly. I'm too eager to finish this meeting so we can settle things straight and leave. I still can't stand being with her.

"That's a great idea, Limario. I didn't know that you're this smart" The three of us just laughed. I'm glad that Jisoo's here with us, she makes everything funny and light. It's not awkward anymore, thanks to this turtle rabbit. I saw Chae smiling widely at Jisoo, what a whipped chipmunk. "Let's start then" Chae leaned her back on her chair, slightly raising her brow at Jennie.

"What can our company do for you, Miss Kim" her voice screamed seriousness. Chae hated Jennie for what she did. Chae loves teasing me a lot but at the same time she also doesn't want to see me getting hurt. I know that deep inside she's also glad to meet Jennie again.

"Haven't you read the email we sent you?" Jennie's voice is so cold. It's even colder than North Pole. What happened to her? She isn't like this. Her attitude seem to surprise Me and Chae. It's like she isn't glad to reunite with us again. I saw Chae blinked a couple of times, surprised because of Jennie's tone towards her. She's pissed now. This isn't good.

I caressed Chae's arm to let her know that I'll do the talking. I took a deep breath first before saying a word. I even closed my eyes to calm my heart down. Not now tears, not now. I clenched my fist before looking at her seriously.

"We're sorry but we haven't read you're email. If you can just explain it to us, it will be much of a help." I told her with full seriousness. She was surprised by my sudden action. I looked deeply into her eyes. Her eyes are full of authority and nothing else. Her face didn't change a bit. Her mandu cheeks are still there, her plump soft lips. Her cute little nose. Everything is still same, except the fact that it's now emotionless.

She's staring at me blankly. I can't even see a single joy in her. That just broke my heart. I guess she really doesn't care about me anymore. Am i really that easy to forget?

I looked away from her cause my tears are starting to build up again. I hate this. I hate feeling like this! I want to run away from here, from her. I'm grateful that she came back, but she didn't came back for me. I prayed and waited for her return and i should be happy because she's here in front of me now, right? I should feel joy and happiness not pain.

"You're waisting all our time here, Miss Manoban. If you're not ready for this meeting then leave."

I haven't thought that seeing you again would hurt like hell.