His Contractual Mistress || Liskook Adaptation

Chapter: 17

Should Not Be Attached To Her

The next morning, Jungkook couldn't take his eyes away from the lunch bag placed on the table the entire time while having breakfast. He is about to leave for work, and his curiosity is killing him about whether the lunch bag is really for him.

Last night, he and Lisa only had a quick talk over a simple but wonderful dinner. He already told her she need not make him lunch. So now he wondered why she was still making peace offers for him.

He couldn't take the suspense. He asked Lisa, "Ahem. Why did you make a lunch box?"

Jungkook didn't mention "me" to not sound like he was so sure it was for him... in case Lisa said it was not for him, then he didn't embarrass himself.

Waiting for Lisa's reply, Jungkook watched the girl with anticipation. She was wrapping some sauces in small containers, securing them by putting them inside Ziploc bags before she placed them in the lunch bag.

"Here, it's all done!" said Lisa. She then handed the bag to Jungkook.

Sighing with relief in silence, Jungkook thought, 'Thank goodness.' That the food was for him. But of course, he won't show that it pleased him.

"You need not do this like what I said last night." 'I forgive you already.' He added into his head.

"Ah, well... Like you've said, it will be difficult for me to drive around. So I will make it in the morning?" Lisa explained with a flushed cheek. Jungkook is gaping at her earnestly. She wants to tell him not to make a face like that because her heart flutters non-stop. However, she is shy to say something about it, of course. "Well, I couldn't do it every day like tomorrow. I have to go somewhere early for our field demo," she added.

"Okay, thanks!" Jungkook pursed a thin smile across his face. He is suppressing not tearing a big smile. The girl is talking cutely. Her cheeks are flushing, and it amuses him. "Ahem. Well, I'm leaving now."

"Hum! Have a safe drive!" Lisa watches Jungkook's silhouettes disappear in the door. 'Ah. He looks in a good mood now. Then, good job for you, Lisa!' Now then, it's time for her to prepare to go to university!

Meanwhile, Jungkook was now in the underground Parking Lot. He was walking toward his Maybach Exelero when he bumped into Kristian Keller, Vice President of a Pharmaceutical Company, one of his tenants.

Jungkook was speechless about how to respond. Honestly, it's the first time someone makes him lunch to bring for work. He pushed a thin smile, gladly, the guy didn't notice he felt awkward talking about stuff such as marriage or whatsoever likes having someone living in. But the thought of Lisa preparing him lunch boxes, somehow, brings a warm feeling toward his chest.

Coming back to his senses, it was a good thing that he makes himself informed with the information he gathered for every tenant he has. Jungkook remembered that Kristian Keller is married and his wife is pregnant.

"How was your wife? She seemed to be due soon?" At least, he takes notes in case he encountered something like this, and he is ready to have a quick talk. Unfortunately, 'marriage' is on his Top List being difficult for him to have a smooth conversation.

Gladly, once it was mentioned, Kristian Keller's face brightens. It shows how excited he is to see his child soon. Nodding, Kristian replied, "Yes. We are expecting our daughter next month. My wife is having a little difficulty in her pregnancy, so she couldn't make meals for me anymore."

Jungkook could see the joy in Kristian's eyes. He couldn't determine if it was how a man would look like being in love and a happy husband, plus soon-to-be a father.

Now that they both reached their car, they nod at each other as a farewell. Jungkook opened the door in the back seat, he secured the lunch bag on the floor and his suitcase.

Jungkook made a smooth drive, exited the parking lot, and joined the traffic. He was following the cars in front of him; he drove slowly. Contemplating, it came to his mind the quick conversation he had with Kristian.

He got married three years ago but he and his wife never lived as a couple. Now that he wants the divorce they agreed on before the wedding, his nominal wife is hiding from him. So to get her attention, he came up with the idea of having a mistress. And it works. The Lan family confronted him. When he questions them about where Jennie is, they remain silent and said they also didn't know and a bunch of reasons that sound bullshit as goes on.

Now that he is living with his hired mistress, he somehow felt like living with a real wife... Except for that aspect of their relationship: they need not sleep together or stay in the same bed.

And today, when Lisa makes him lunch boxes, he can relate to what Kristian feels about being taken care of by a wife. He would admit, he somewhat felt proud. However, sadness flashes in his eyes.

When this is over, he will go back to being alone and probably go back to living in the mansion and bearing his nagging mother.

Arriving at his company parking area, Jungkook releases the air he hurls from his lungs before he steps out of his car and headed to the elevator, remaining to ponder.

What should he expect? Everything is just an agreement after all. One day it will end. So he shouldn't make himself attached to her.

Shaking his head, Jungkook put aside all the unnecessary things from his head. He must concentrate on his upcoming big project.

Burying himself at work, he didn't notice that it was lunchtime, not until Tim reminded him.

"Boss, would you like me to have a takeout?"

Creasing his forehead without glancing at Tim, he asked. "What for?"

"It's lunchtime already. I'm asking if you want me to buy you lunch." Tim waited for Lisa to text him she brought lunch for the boss. But it's noon already, Lisa didn't bring any lunch for the boss, so he wonders if they are still not good or already at peace. Then no free lunch for him? He mused while waiting patiently for his boss to respond.

Jungkook hummed. He glanced at his wristwatch. "Hm, I didn't notice. Okay, you can have your lunch."

Question marks popping on top of his head, Tim asked his boss. "How about you? Are you skipping your lunch?"

Jungkook lifted his gaze. He looked at his assistant with a perplexed look. "I brought lunch with me."

Tim dropped his jaw. His boss brought a homemade lunch to the office. Wait, it's the first time, is it?

'Oh, then did Miss Lisa make him lunch this morning?' What a lucky bastard! No wonder he is giving a proud face! Tim hid his disappointment. 'Then no free lunch for me... Huhuhuh'

"Okay, boss! I'm taking my lunch now!" He makes a slow turn, might his boss change his mind.

"Hum..." Nodding, Jungkook remained looking at his computer, working on his new project.

Tim twitched his mouth. To his disappointment, no free lunch for him. "Jeez. Look who's happy now."