The Devil's Sweetheart

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The confession scene blew up the celebrities, business elites sitting at the tables. Everybody knows Lisa's unrequited love for his beloved girlfriend but never thought that his love has neither depth nor boundaries. It is expanding like a never-ending story.

''Lisa is so romantic,'' Irene shouted. "I never had such kind of surprise in my life from anyone.''

''I am listening.'' Seulgi's voice wafted into her ears like a dentist's drill.

''Oh, yes. That was my plan,'' Irene screamed from the other end of the table.

Although Rosé and Nayeon didnot raised their voices like Irene, Jisoo and Jeongyeon could see the displeasure in their eyes. Turning to his friend, both shot a death glare at him.

Meanwhile, on the spot, Jennie removed the thought of torturing her husband. She got up, and not in quick steps, but nimbly rushed to Lisa and embraced him.

''How many times you cursed me?'' Lisa asked, hugging her. If he had the power to hear the inner thoughts, his ears would be bleeding by now. After the morning anniversary program ended, Lisa spared himself a little time to edit the birthday video, and while doing so, he received a notification. It was Blogger Holy Banana Pants. Just by seeing the title, his eyes refused to look past the content.

''A lot of times. I even updated my blog to-''

''Let's talk about that later, Sweetheart.'' Lisa cut her off. ''Did you get surprised?''

''I did...thousand times.'' Lifting her head, Jennie looked at him longer, properly scanning his face. ''I hate you, idiot.'' Never she thought he would surprise her by wishing when the world's eyes were literally at his focus.

''How much?'' He smiled at her, lifting her onto his foot. His finger slid from her cheek to her hair. Kissing her nose, he twined a floating lock of her hair, making it spiral in mid-air.

''Hmmm...come to think of it, I don't exactly hate you.'' Before Lisa freed his hand, Jennie caught him, urging him to pamper her. ''But if you are in a fire, and I had a bucket full of water, I would rather drink them all.''

Lisa laughed hard. ''If that's the case..just wanted to tell you.'' Lisa broke off the eye contact and setting them on to her ear. ''I love you even though you aren't naked right now.'' He took the soft lobe between his teeth and bit her ear gently, sending waves of pleasure through her body.

She hit him on his chest, her cheeks flushed. ''You meanie-''

''Mr. and Mrs. LoveBirds. You can continue your romance at home.'' Jennie forced her words to stop in the middle when someone from the crowd raised their voice. She knew it's her jealous brother.

''I agree with Seul,'' Jeongyeon said.

''We are here for some entertainment.'' Nick butted in. ''Not to see your romance.''

''And I am here for some food.'' Jisoo's voice sounded like a grizzly bear. It's not only Jisoo, Jeongyeon, Seulgi, and Nick. Even Francis was fuming at Lisa.

Jennie frowned at the four monkeys for creating the drama out of little jealousy. They have no talent for surprises, which she understood. At least can't they appreciate the creativity of my husband? She wanted to shut their mouths by giving back, but considering the party and with many eyes focusing on her, Jennie brushed off evil thoughts.

Lisa signaled the event manager to carry forward the event. After her assurance, Lisa trotted with Jennie down the hallway to enjoy the lively night with his sweetheart.

....

The woman in red dress sitting at one of the corner tables smirked, seeing the happy couple enjoying. ''Sad that it's going to be your last birthday.'' She smiled, clutching her handbag like it was her possession. It's time to execute her plan, she thought and got up. On the way, she gave a call to a person and proceeded towards the company building.