Facade - Blacktan

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The guest was sent to rest before the majority of the manor was able to catch a glance. Angel, that was the word being thrown around by those who did see Park Chaeyoung. "As soon as she stepped out of the car she had the prettiest smile! Like a sunflower" They would say, but when till they knew the truth. That she preferred roses?

"She doesn't look too bad?" Jimin said smirking as they were returning to their own duties. "On the contrary, I already can't stand her" Jisoo murmured but it caught the ears of those with her. "You know, most people would say that about someone like you rather than the goody two-shoes" Yoongi said with a smirk, and by nature Jisoo answered in red, "Why, because those are the ones that don't cause trouble? Those are the ones you can trust? You would know more than anyone that such isn't true". Yoongi visibly darkened at the taunt. "At least Im not fake" Jisoo said right before she slammed her door.

Lisa was on her way through the large maze of the manor to what she hoped was the kitchen. The seamstress had told her that an important woman was to be fitted into a dress today and she best be served with some tea. Of course since Lisa was absolutely useless when it came to stitching she was ordered to retrieve the tea. 

As she was walking she caught sight of an older woman carrying a large pot. "Oh let me get that for you!" Lisa said taking the heavy object into her own skinny arms. "Why thank you dearie, oh I don't know you?" The old woman said with brows knitted together. "Hello, my name is Lisa. I'm new here" Lisa said while struggling to look at the lady as the pot was covering half her face. "You know, you kind of resemble my grandmother" Lisa started noticing the way the woman's eyes sunk in a particular shape that resembled a smile. 

Upon further investigation Lisa found the resemblance uncanny. "I can't say I believe you, I look nothing like the beautiful girl you are" The old lady said with a chuckle, "Well even so, my grandmother isn't blood related I'm an orphan" Lisa continued not noticing the strange way the woman was looking at her. 

The old lady was about to say something more when the two of them were caught of guard by another figure behind them. "I can take that for you Lisa, no offense but you look like you might tip anytime now" Mingyu said as he picked up the pot from over her. "Excuse you I was doing fine" Lisa refuted, "Then in that case I can give it back" Mingyu said smiling at the way Lisa's face contorted, "Um, well no, I have to get tea anyway" She said throwing her hands around to explain. "Well then, we will be on our way!" Mingyu said putting a hand around the old lady's shoulders. 

"Goodbye— do you mind if I call you halmeoni? Since you remind me of my own?" Lisa said just before walking in the opposite direction. "Of course"

The face on the seamstress was all it took for Lisa to realize she was very very late. She quickly carried the tray over to the large coffee table making sure not to lose her balance. "This is for you! Please take care it is very hot" Lisa said upon reaching the woman sitting on the couch facing the seamstress carefully selecting a dress.

"Thank y—" She began but something stopped her. Lisa's heartbeat began pounding at the way the woman began to study her face, every feature with caution, almost disgust. "Is something wrong Mrs. Kim?" the seamstress asked from behind. "Yes, I just, this young lady just reminds me of someone I used to know" Mrs. Kim answered with a shake of hand dismissing Lisa. 

Lisa stepped back out of sight still watching the scene replay in her head wondering what had just occurred. "I see my mother spooked you" A familiar voice sounded from beside Lisa who whipped her head in a jolt. "Oh sorry, looks like it's a family thing" Taehyung chuckled as Lisa caught her breath. Lisa stood in silence not knowing what to do, after all this was the man she made a fool out of herself with just a day prior.

"You don't talk much do you?" He asked as the both of them were still facing the direction of Mrs. Kim. "Honestly, I don't know what to say" Lisa said surprised to see the way Taehyung began to laugh. "Refreshing" He muttered under his breath. "Were you expecting me to throw myself on you?" Lisa asked recognizing his arrogant gestures with a lifted brow. 

Taehyung turned to her to see she was being dead serious, "You shouldn't assume character, especially in this case because you are wrong" He said and Lisa realized she offended him but her pride wouldn't bring herself to apologize. "Next time we meet I hope to prove this to you" He finally said after the cold silence before stepping away to aid his mother. This would be an interesting game.

Lisa continued to watch the seamstress go through dozens of stunning dresses from colors ranging deep vines to pale yellows. Mrs. Kim, or more specifically Kim Hyerim, was the wife of the late Kim Seojoon, founder of the infamous Kim corporation. If there was anything to call modern royalty this was it alongside the Jeons. Two closely linked families as the two were founded by a pair of brothers generations before. They ruled the business world, the social hierarchy, and the political landscapes all to a threatening degree. What ever they put their head to they could do, and the current target was acquiring the Japanese competitors of course.

Some would say it was going well as the Japanese were just within the manor being served at every whim with upmost respect. But on the other side the opponent thought they were at advantage. So who was winning? And what was to be the final result?

Seulgi browsed through an old file with a new interest. She had only 30 minutes before another maid would enter their housing room so she needed to be quick. At the very top listed the name Park Chaeyoung followed by hundreds of listed folders and documents. A spy never revealed her sources, but best believe there are many. 

A seemingly happy girl with a brutal past was the best way to summarize the young woman. Much of her early life was listed followed by the great success of her music and rather questionable networks. But what caught Seulgi's eyes the most? Chaeyoung knew how to cover her tracks. 

AN // sorry this chapter kinda lacked action there was just a lot of stuff I wanted to set up!