My Phony Ladylove

04. 𝑫𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒌

AFTER HAVING THE SHOCK OF HER LIFE, seeing her first love for the first time in several years, Lisa decided to finally deliver Mrs. Jung's order. Wearing her comfortable denim short overalls, she playfully hopped her way to their garage while singing to 2ne1, "Do you love me? Do you love me? Do you love me like the way I love you, babe?" She then went to her bicycle and placed the flowers on the front basket before setting off.

Her day went by so fast and they had quite a good number of customers. She and her mom were already closing the shop for the day when she noticed her phone's constant ringing. She immediately panicked upon seeing Chaeyoung's name flashing on the screen.

"Oh my God! I almost forgot!" she panicked. After releasing a breath, she finally picked it up. "Hi, my dear best friend! You called?" she said nervously as she rushed to her bicycle while waving her mom goodbye.

"Why the hell aren't you not answering my calls?!"

"Well, you see... I was... getting ready for... for your party. I have to pay extra attention to what I'm going to wear since it's your special day, right?" she lied.

"Why is it so noisy? You better not lie to me, Lalisa Manoban, or I'll throw you in Han River. Have you already received the venue details?"

"Yeah. I was just about to read it when you called," she lied again as she tried to drive fast.

"You better not be late. Get your ass off there already and hail a cab."

"A cab? But it's expensive," she said breathlessly.

"Lalisa Manoban, it's already 7:30 PM! Can't you mind spending a little just for your best friend's birthday?"

"Okay. I'll call you later, my friend. I have to go. Bye!" And with that she ended the call, making Chaeyoung frustrated more than she already is.

In no time, she arrived home. She quickly rummaged through her closet to choose a decent outfit to wear. "What should I wear?" she continued rummaging her already messy closet. "I don't care anymore. This will do. It's not like I'm the one having the party," she just said as she randomly picked her clothes. She then combed her hair and immediately rushed out of the house and hailed a cab. She didn't even bother putting make-up on or even bothered looking at herself in the mirror.

After hanging up on Chaeyoung 10 minutes after, she heard her phone rang. It was just now that she noticed. Before she could even utter a word, her best friend's rage welcomed her.

"Yah! Lalisa Manoban, where the hell are you and why aren't you picking up my calls?! It's 8-freaking-PM already!"

"Uhm... I'm on my way, I swear. Have fun there first. I'll get there in no time. Bye!" she said, hanging up on her again.

After 5 minutes her phone rang again. Good thing she already arrived at the venue. She picked up the phone to a livid Park Chaeyoung.

"Lalisa Ma-"

"I'm already here."

"Where?!"

"At the entrance."

"Just wait there. I'll go get you."

"Oh, okay." Lisa just stood there as she was told.

Minutes later, a gorgeous woman, wearing a maroon long-sleeved mini dress, appeared in front of her. "Hey!" the woman yelled and made Lisa gather up her senses.

"Wow! Who the hell are you and what did you do to my best friend?"

"I know I'm gorgeous but that's not the point! You are" - she looked at her watch - "fifteen minutes and 33 seconds late and what in the world are you wearing?! Are you going to church or on a business or parents meeting or playing teacher to the students inside the club?!" She then focused on Lisa's face, "You're not even wearing make-up!" Chaeyoung voice was a bit loud, earning the attention of the people around.