little white lies | chaennie

xi

Roseanne's POV

"I can't believe she actually did that," Jisoo mumbled but loud enough for me to hear despite the noise from the music surrounding the whole bar. She sipped through her drink and looked into my direction.

I lifted my head from the counter table where I was resting earlier. I brought my hands to my chin for support and looked at her. I tilted my head to the side but shrugged my shoulders after—as a response—not feeling what to say.

I saw the frown on her face. With that I cleared my throat, "You know what, it's really not big of a deal. I can just find another job." I clasped my hands together and smiled at Jisoo to assure her that it's okay.

Jisoo sighed deeply before looking at me with her infamous puppy eyes. I held her shoulders and faced her body to me.

"Besides, I don't think I can last a week more with her and that bitchy attitude she possessed. So, don't feel too bad about it, okay?" I snorted halfway through my speech.

I saw her tiny smile while she shook her head sideways. "But still, I'm the one who assured you that you can work there. It's the least I can do," She said, looking at me apologetically.

"What do you mean?" I asked, wondering where this was coming from.

"You practically saved my life. I can't believe you sacrificed five years of your life in prison to protect me. And here I am, can't even help you find a nice job," She released a heavy sigh and pouted.

"Hey, we're way past that. You know why I did that, so don't worry about it. I must say, I can do a lot of things. It wouldn't be hard for me to find another job," I explained to her as I rubbed her arms up and down to ease her nerves.

"Loosen up a bit, buddy. We're here to forget about stress, and most importantly, to have fun!" I exclaimed which seemed to surprise her.

I should be upset because I just lost my job, and not only that this great boss, ex boss rather, humiliated me—from the time her eyes landed on mine till the end. I'm surprised that I'm actually relieved. Maybe because I can finally get away with all her nagging.

I looked around the bar. Some people are chatting around with their own business, some are dancing like an animal, and some can't keep their hands to their selves.

"Can I get some ice?" I asked the bartender upon realizing that I'm almost empty. I swirled the little liquid poison on my glass when Jisoo poked my side. Looking at her with wide eyes, she motioned me to look at my 11:00.

A figure was walking into our direction. I can't quite visualize who it was because of the flashing lights. I tried asking Jisoo but she just left me. Quite a wingman, I have.

"I didn't know you go here," She stated and stand beside the counter where I'm leaning.

"Suzy, what are you doing here?" I wonder why Jisoo left. If I remember, she's the one who's closest to her. I only met her last week, although she always drops by our house to give food. She said she likes cooking even though she only lives by herself. That's why she always share it with us.

"I actually own this bar," She beamed and tucked a strand—hanging on the side of her face—in her ear.

"Oh, I didn't know." I rubbed the back of head, embarrassed.

"It's okay, Jisoo must've forgot to tell you," She gave me a teasing smile.

"I'd offer you a drink but then this your bar so," I dragged the last part of my sentence but she got it anyway.