Double Meaning

2.2

Fresh out of a long bath, Lisa's face was flushed as she stepped out of the bathroom. She went over to her bed and laid down. She noticed then that she had two missed calls. Two calls within 20 minutes. Lisa quickly called the number back. Shortly, the voice that had been bothering her all night answered the call.

– Jeon Jungkook speaking.

"This is Park Li..."

She was about to say her real name by accident but bit her lips before she could finish her sentence.

"This is Park Nari. Did you call?"

She'd never made a mistake like this before, so her heart was racing. Jungkook drawled his answer.

– I just wanted to make sure that you got home okay.

"You dropped me off in front of my apartment."

"But I didn't see you close your door."

"Then you should just walk me to my door next time."

She faintly heard Jungkook's breaths. She could imagine him laughing silently on the other end.

"Why are you laughing?"

– I don't have the confidence to take you to your door and return to my car without doing anything, Park Nari-ssi.

"... What am I supposed to say at times like this?"

– You can say whatever you want. Isn't that your specialty?

Jungkook's voice was low. She didn't hear anything else in the background. Suddenly, she heard a faint clanking noise. It sounded like he was drinking liquor, and the ice was bumping against the glass. It was one in the morning right now.

Even though she was the one who called him, she didn't hate the fact that they were talking this late at night. One's hidden desires always revealed themselves in the dark of night. Even if she was seeing a different side of him at night, there was no need to be scared. Lisa's voice softened and sounded bewitching.

"Do you always act like this to all the secretaries, Director?"

– Act like what?

"Calling a mere secretary to ask if she made it home okay."

– It's inevitable for those around me to have tiring days. Some of them may even come across some danger.

"Aah."

Lisa was going to sweetly whisper her thanks, but Jungkook spoke up before she had the chance.

– For example, someone might approach you at your apartment and try to get to me through you.

Lisa's lips were open as she was about to reply. Her big eyes blinked. Even though it was impossible, it almost felt like he knew that YongJoon had come to her apartment that night. Her body suddenly tensed up and her heart began to race.

– But this is the first time I've ever called someone personally. I usually send someone to make sure my employees are doing well.

"......"

– So in regards to your question on whether I treat all the secretaries like this, my answer is 'no.'

Lisa bit her cheek and took a deep, silent breath. Even though Jungkook's voice sounded as if he was seducing her, he was calm. Almost as if he were testing her. He was definitely not high on drugs.

– Why didn't you answer my calls?

"... I was taking a shower."

– You must be the type that takes long showers. I called you twice in 20 minutes.