Really it's nothing. Eyeing me suspiciously, she sits down on the bed and tucks a stray lock of hair behind my ear.
"Has he emailed you?"
Oh double crap.
"Yeah." My nonchalance is wearing thin, and I flush.
"Perhaps he's missing you, huh?"
"I hope so, Mom."
"What does he say?"
Oh triple crap. I frantically try to think of something acceptable from that email I can tell my mother. I'm sure she doesn't want to hear about Doms and bondage and gagging, but then I can't tell her because there's the NDA.
"He's told me to enjoy myself, but not too much."
"Sounds reasonable. I'll leave you to get ready, honey." Leaning over, she kisses my forehead. "I'm so glad you're here, Lisa. It's wonderful to see you." And with that loving statement, she leaves.
Hmm, Jungkook and reasonable... two concepts that I thought were mutually exclusive, but after his email, maybe all things are possible. I shake my head. I will need time to digest his words. Probably after dinner - and I can reply to him then. I climb out of bed and quickly slip out of my t-shirt and shorts, and head to the shower.
I have brought Rose's gray halter-neck dress that I wore for my graduation. It's the only dressy item I have. One good thing about the heat is that the creases have dropped out, so I think it will do for the golf club. As I dress, I wake the laptop up. There is nothing new from Jungkook, and I feel a stab of disappointment. Very quickly, I type him an email.
From: Lalisa Manobal
Subject: Verbose?
Date: May 31 2016 19:08 EST
To: Jeon Jungkook
Sir, you are quite the loquacious writer. I have to go to dinner at Marco's golf club, and just so you know, I am rolling my eyes at the thought. But you and your twitchy palm are a long way from me so my behind is safe, for now. I loved your email. Will respond when I can. I miss you already.
Enjoy your afternoon.
Your Lily
From: Jeon Jungkook
Subject: Your behind
Date: May 31 2016 16:10
To: Lalisa Manobal
Dear Miss Manobal,
I am distracted by the title of this email. Needless to say it is safe - for now. Enjoy your dinner, and I miss you too, especially your behind and your smart mouth.
My afternoon will be dull, brightened only by thoughts of you and your eye rolling. I think it was you who so judiciously pointed out to me that I too suffer from that nasty habit.
Jeon Jungkook
CEO & Eye Roller, Jeon Enterprises Holdings Inc.
From: Lalisa Manobal
Subject: Eye Rolling
Date: May 31 2016 19:14 EST
To: Jeon Jungkook
Dear Mr. Jeon,
Stop emailing me. I am trying to get ready for dinner. You are very distracting, even when you are on the other side of the continent. And yes - who spanks you when you roll your eyes?
Your Lily
I press send, and immediately the image of that evil witch Mrs. Robinson comes into my mind. I just can't picture it. Jungkook being beaten by someone as old as my mother, it's just so wrong. Again I wonder what damage she's wrought. My mouth sets in a hard grim line. I need a doll to stick pins in, maybe that way I can vent some of the anger I feel at this stranger.
From: Jeon Jungkook
Subject: Your behind
Date: May 31 2016 16:18
To: Lalisa Manobal
Dear Miss Manobal
I still prefer my title to yours, in so many different ways. It is lucky that I am master of my own destiny and no one castigates me. Except my mother occasionally and Dr. Flynn, of course. And you.
Jeon Jungkook
CEO, Jeon Enterprises Holdings Inc.
From: Lalisa Manobal
Subject: Chastising... Me?
Date: May 31 2016 19:22 EST
To: Jeon Jungkook
Dear Sir,
When have I ever plucked up the nerve to chastise you, Mr. Grey? I think you are mixing me up with someone else... which is very worrying. I really do have to get ready.
Your Lily
From: Jeon Jungkook
Subject: Your behind
Date: May 31 2016 16:25
To: Lalisa Manobal
Dear Miss Manobal ,
You do it all the time in print. Can I zip up your dress?
Jeon Jungkook
CEO, Jeon Enterprises Holdings Inc.
For some unknown reason, his words leap out of the page and make me gasp. Oh... he wants to play games.
From: Lalisa Manobal
Subject: NC-17
Date: May 31 2016 19:28 EST
To: Jeon Jungkook
I would rather you unzipped it.
From: Jeon Jungkook
Subject: Careful what you wish for...
Date: May 31 2016 16:31
To: Lalisa Manobal
SO WOULD I.
Jeon Jungkook
CEO, Jeon Enterprises Holdings Inc.
From: Lalisa Manobal
Subject: Panting
Date: May 31 2016 19:33 EST
To: Jeon Jungkook
Slowly...
From: Jeon Jungkook
Subject: Groaning
Date: May 31 2016 16:35
To: Lalisa Manobal
Wish I was there.
Jeon Jungkook
CEO, Jeon Enterprises Holdings Inc.
From: Lalisa Manobal
Subject: Moaning
Date: May 31 2016 19:37 EST
To: Jeon Jungkook
SO DO I
"Lisa!" My mother calls me, making me jump. Shit. Why do I feel so guilty?
"Just coming, Mom."
From: Lalisa Manobal
Subject: Moaning
Date: May 31 2016 19:39 EST
To: Jeon Jungkook
Gotta go.
Laters, baby.
I dash into the hall where Marco and my mother are waiting. My mother frowns.
"Darling - are you feeling ok? You look at bit flushed."
"Mom, I'm fine."
"You look lovely, dear."
"Oh, this is Rose's dress. You like it?"
Her frown deepens.
"Why are you wearing Rose's dress?"
Oh... no.
"Well I like this one and she doesn't," I improvise quickly.
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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...
