Slowly Falling | LK Adaptation

Chapter 49

This meal was probably the liveliest meal Lisa had ever had in Jungkook's home. Not only was Somi more talkative than usual, but even mother Jeon, who had never said a single word before, spoke a few words.

The food satisfied everyone. After dinner, Somi took the initiative to run towards the kitchen to wash the dishes. Mother Jeon, in line with her usual schedule, went back to her room to sleep. In the end, Lisa and Jungkook were left in the living room together.

Jungkook picked up an orange and once again asked Lisa: "Do you want to eat one?"

Lisa looked at the orange he was holding. It was yellow and seemed quite sweet. She simply smiled in response to his question. Jungkook smiled back, then began to peel the orange for her. He had plenty of experience in wielding the knives, so peeling an orange was easy for him. The orange peel slowly elongated, until finally, the orange was peeled in a single, unbroken stroke. The sweet smell of the orange soon permeates the air.

Jungkook peeled two oranges, placed them on a fruit plate, then pushed the plate towards Lisa.

Lisa looked at the plate, then picked up a slice. It was as sweet as she imagined it to be.

After eating the orange, she wiped her hands on a paper towel and said: "I have to go back to the shop. I'll be leaving first."

Jungkook didn't expect her to leave so soon. Stunned, he subconsciously said: "Don't you want to sit and rest for a little while longer?"

"No, I went abroad recently, so I have a long list of orders I need to catch up on." Lisa stood up and put her bag on her shoulder. Jungkook followed her and also stood up. After a moment, he said: "Then I'll send you downstairs."

"Un."

They went out together. When they walked out of the kitchen doorway, Somi saw them and asked: "Brother, are you going out with Sister Lisa?"

Jungkook changed into a pair of shoes and called out: "Yes, I'm sending her down."

"Oh, alright!" Somi didn't forget that when her brother sent Lisa back last time, he didn't come back until the next day!

Jungkook knew what she was thinking, but he could only awkwardly turn and open the front door for Lisa. He told her: "Let's go."

The two had passed this narrow corridor many times, but this was the first time Jungkook had felt so awkward. Lia didn't speak, and he was busy struggling to find an interesting topic to break this atmosphere. But before he could think of anything, Lisa, who had been walking beside him, suddenly tilted and fell onto him. Shocked, Jungkook steadied her and asked: "Are you alright?"

Jungkook put a hand on her waist and looked down. They were so close together that he could feel her breath.

Lisa that felt the hand on her waist was boiling hot. She quickly straightened and said: "It's nothing. I just twisted my foot a little."

Jungkook released his hold on her but was still a little uneasy. "Ah...the heels of your shoes are high. Be careful when you walk."

"Un."

After this brief episode, the two continued to walk downstairs in silence. However, Lisa felt that she could hear a thundering heartbeat during their entire journey to her car. She didn't know who's heartbeat it was.

Lisa got in her car, while Jungkook stood outside and watched her fasten her seatbelt. He raised his hand and tapped on her window. Lisa lowered the window and asked: "Is there anything else?"

Jungkook smiled and said: "I'll still bring you a meal tomorrow."

"Alright."

"Drive carefully and take breaks during work."