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Flood ⛈️

Lisa sat down at a table by the window. The coffee shop was cosy and warm and she was glad that she didn't have to be outside, the rain was relentless. The drive into town wasn't too bad, it was only a drizzle then, but now it was coming down in buckets.

She left in such a hurry that she didn't have a chance to eat and was quite hungry. A waitress took her order and she stared out the window, thinking about Jisoo and Jungkoook. Jisoo had been through so much in her twenty-six years and the bad news just kept adding up and for once she wanted Jisoo to experience something good and beautiful. After her chat with Jungkoook last night and their conversation this morning, she knew he liked Jisoo, maybe even felt something more than just like. And Jisoo, there was something in the way Jungkoook drew reaction out of her, even emotion, that mde her think, if there was one person that could break through her walls, it was Jungkoook.

Something caught Lisa's attention. She thought someone mentioned Jungkoook's name but wasn't sure and decided to ignore that. The waitress brought her coffee and toast and Lisa noticed another waiter turning up the volume of the television that was mounted on the wall. It was a news report, "severe rain storms have been reported all over the district. Flooding has occurred in the following towns," The reporter listed the names of all the towns affected and Lisa realised that one of the town listed was the  neighbouring town. The reporter continued, "Most of the towns along the South-East river has experienced flooding." Lisa's heart almost stopped! That was the river they crossed to get to the cabin! She rummaged through her handbag for her phone, getting frustrated with herself for not finding it quicker. Jisoo might have a point, an organized handbag is a plus when you're in a hurry.

Finding her phone, she scrolled down her dialled numbers and found Hyun-suk's number. It was ringing. "Hi, Can i speak to Hyun-suk please? It's in connection with the mountain cabin."

"Hi, unfortunately Hyun-suk is out on an emergency regarding the cabin, we've had some flooding in our area and...."

"That's why I'm calling," Lisa interrupted, "we rented the cabin from Hyun-suk and my friend is there at the moment. I came into town early this morning and have just seen the news and am worried." Realizing she didn't know who she was talking to, Lisa asked, "Sorry, who am I speaking to?"

"My apologies, I'm Suhyun." A light switch went on Lisa's head and when Suhyun continued, "But I thought the cabin was rented to a single guy named Park Jin." Lisa realised Jungkoook used a false name.

"Yes. Well, there was a mix up between you and Hyun-suk, you double booked. But never mind that, what about the two of them that are at the cabin now?"

"That is what Hyun-suk is trying to sort out. He took a drive down to the river to check the water levels and the bridge is flooded. He is going to try and contact the cabin via radio."

Lisa thought Suhyun sounded worried and with a good reason, she looked out the window again and could barely see anything through the curtain of rain. "Is there any other road to the cabin, or are they stuck?"

"It's the only one road, but they will be safe. The cabin is too high up for it to be affected by the flood. Hyun-suk just needs to warn them to stay at the cabin until we get the all clear."

"Please, when you hear anything back from Hyun-suk, contact me as soon as possible! I'll stay here at the coffee shop in the mall, call me on this number please." Lisa knew she was rambling, but she was worried, and that rarely happens! "Thank you, Suhyun." Suhyun assured her that she would phone as soon as she had news and all Lisa could do now was to wait.

Two tables down Jennie overhead Lisa's conversation. She was sure her brother spoke to an Suhyun when he booked the cabin and for some reason, she had a feeling it was the same cabin mentioned in the phone call. She got up and walked over to Lisa, "Excuse me, my name is Jennie." She held out her hand and Lisa took it, "Would you mind if i sit down? "

Lisa could see Jennie was bit shaky. "Please, sit. I'm Lisa. To be honest, I welcome the company at the moment."

"That's what I want to talk to you about. I couldn't help but to overhear your conversation, you spoke to someone named Suhyun, right? And you are booked into a mountain cabin or rather double booked from what I could hear?"

Lisa was hesitant to answer. What if this was a crazed fan and was stalking Jungkook. She didn't want to give his secret away but what if she didn't know anything about Jungkook and could actually help.

But before Lisa could answer, Jennie said, "The reason why I'm asking is that my brother booked a mountain cabin for a couple of days and he spoke to Suhyun. Now I'm worried that he might be trapped at the same cabin as your friend."

"What is your brother's name? It might be the same person."

Jennie paused for a moment, then said softly, "Jungkook," and then a little more resolute, "His name is Jungkook."

Lisa smiled, "As in Jeon Jungkook?" and she winked at Jennie.

Immediately the initial tension was broken and the two ladies smiled at one another.

"On the one hand I'm relieved to know where he is, but on the other hand, I'm really worried. What did Suhyun say exactly?"

Lisa could see the worry in Jennie's face and told her briefly everything Suhyun said. "I'm relieved Jisoo isn't alone! And Suhyun said they should be safe, it's just, no one will be able to use the cabin road until the water drain. They will contact me as soon as they got hold of Jisoo and Jungkook, apparently there's a two-way radio at the cabin."

"So, all we can do is wait?" Jennie asked with a sigh.