"Lisa, anyone can see that. And he's fallen for you. He's mad about you. Won't take his eyes off you."
I laugh uncertainly.
"Do you think so?"
"Hasn't he told you?"
"Not in so many words."
"Have you told him?"
"Not in so many words." I shrug apologetically.
"Lisa! Someone has to make the first move, otherwise you'll never get anywhere."
What... tell him how I feel?
"I'm just afraid I'll frighten him away."
"And how do you know he's not feeling the same?"
"Jungkook, afraid I can't imagine him being frightened of anything." But as I say the words, I imagine him as a small child. Maybe fear was all he knew then. Sorrow grips and squeezes my heart at the thought.
Rose gazes at me with pursed lips and narrowed eyes, rather like my subconscious - all she needs is the half-moon specs.
"You two need to sit down and talk to each other."
"We haven't been doing much talking lately." I flush. Other stuff. Non-verbal communication and that's okay. Well, much more than okay.
She grins.
"That'll be the sexing! If that's going well, then that's half the battle Lisa. I'll grab some Chinese take-out. Are you ready to go?"
"I will be - we don't have to leave for a couple of hours or so."
"No - I'll see you in twenty." She grabs her jacket and leaves, forgetting to close the door. I shut it behind her and head off to my bedroom mulling over her words.
Is Jungkook afraid of his feelings for me!? Does he even have feelings for me!? He seems very keen, says I'm his - but that's just part of his I-must-own-and-have-everything-now-control-freak dominant self, surely. I realize that while I'm away, I will have to run through all our conversations again and see if I can pick out telltale signs.
I'll miss you too... more than you know...
You've completely beguiled me...
I shake my head. I don't want to think about it now. I am charging the BlackBerry, so I haven't had it with me all afternoon. I approach it with caution, and I'm disappointed that there are no messages. I switch on the mean machine, and there are no messages there either. Same email address Lisa - my subconscious rolls her eyes at me, and for the first time, I understand why Jungkook wants to spank me when I do that.
Okay. Well, I'll write him an email.
From: Lalisa Manobal
Subject: Interviews
Date: May 30 2016 18:49
To: Jeon Jungkook
Dear Sir,
My interviews went well today. Thought you might be interested.
How was your day?
Lisa
I sit and glare at the screen. Jungkook's responses are usually instantaneous. I wait... and wait, and finally I hear the welcome ping from my inbox.
From: Jeon Jungkook
Subject: My day
Date: May 30 2016 19:03
To: Lalisa Manobal
Dear Miss Manobal,
Everything you do interests me, you are the most fascinating woman I know. I'm glad your interviews went well. My morning was beyond all expectations. My afternoon was very dull in comparison.
Jeon Jungkook
CEO, Jeon Enterprises Holdings Inc.
From: Lalisa Manobal
Subject: Fine Morning
Date: May 30 2016 19:05
To: Jeon Jungkook
Dear Sir,
The morning was exemplary for me too, in spite of you weirding out on me after the impeccable desk sex. Don't think I didn't notice. Thank you for breakfast. Or thank Mrs. Jones.
I'd like to ask you questions about her - without you weirding out on me again.
Lisa
My finger hovers over the send button, and I am reassured that I'll be on the other side of the continent this time tomorrow.
From: Jeon Jungkook
Subject: Publishing and You?
Date: May 30 2016 19:10
To: Lalisa Manobal
Lalisa
'Weirding' is not a verb and should not be used by anyone who wants to go into publishing. Impeccable compared to what, pray tell. And what do you need to ask about Mrs.Jones? I'm intrigued.
Jeon Jungkook
CEO, Jeon Enterprises Holdings Inc.
From: Lalisa Manobal
Subject: You and Mrs. Jones
Date: May 30 2016 19:17
To: Jeon Jungkook
Dear Sir,
Language evolves and moves on. It is an organic thing. It is not stuck in an ivory tower, hung with expensive works of art and overlooking most of Seattle with a helipad stuck on its roof.
Impeccable - compared to the other times we have... what's your word... oh yes...
fucked. Actually the fucking has been pretty impeccable, period, in my humble opinion -but then as you know I have very limited experience.
Is Mrs. Jones an ex-sub of yours?
Lisa
My finger hovers once more over the send button, and I press it.
From: Jeon Jungkook
Subject: Language. Watch Your Mouth!
Date: May 30 2016 19:22
To: Lalisa Manobal
Lalisa,
Mrs. Jones is a valued employee. I have never had any relationship with her beyond our professional one. I do not employ anyone I've had any sexual relations with. I am shocked that you would think so. The only person I would make an exception to this rule is you - because you are a bright young woman with remarkable negotiating skills.
Though, if you continue to use such language, I may have to reconsider taking you on here. I am glad you have limited experience. Your experience will continue to be limited - just to me. I shall take impeccable as a compliment - though with you, I'm never sure if that's what you mean, or if your sense of irony is getting the better of you - as usual.
Jeon Jungkook
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc. From His Ivory Tower
From: Lalisa Manobal
Subject: Not for all the Tea in China
Date: May 30 2016 19:27
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Falling For The JEON
FantasyWhen literature student Lisa Manobal goes to interview young entrepreneur Jeon Jungkook, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unwordly, innocent Lisa is startled to realize she wants this man and despite his enigma...
