Her Innocence (jensoo)

Chapter 17: Furious

We arrive at my apartment building after twenty minutes. We went out of the car and Jisoo skeptically looked at the surroundings. I know that she can see my old apartment building that can be a world heritage site or a haunted building. A green trash bin with full of garbage. Littered alley way. She looked around as if to assess if this area is safe and if she is still in New York.

"Don't worry. Crime is not popular in this area." As if the Gods are mocking me. A police siren could be heard in the distance. She just raised her perfect eyebrow at me as if to say 'really?'

I stand awkwardly. What is the proper etiquette in this situation? This the first time someone accompanied me back to my house. What should I do? I decided I should ask her. That is the Polite way. I pat myself on the back on how smart my idea is.

"What should I do in this situation?Should I invite you in for drinks?"

Again, she just raised her eyebrow. What is wrong with her eyebrows. It is like always perpetually raised when we are talking.

"You know what Jennie? If I didn't know you. I will think that you have an ulterior motive that's why you are inviting me to go inside your apartment."

"Huh? What is wrong in inviting you inside my apartment? "

She just chuckled.

"so innocent. Lead the way madam"

She takes my bag from the driver and she guides me inside the building. As we make our way through the stairs. I cringe every time the stairs creak. I think it is a bad idea to invite her. She didn't say anything, but I can hear her muttering. I catch the word doorman and elevator. Finally, we reach my unit and I opened it using the key under the doormat.

I opened the door and as we entered, I knew that Jisoo is inspecting our whole house. I am proud of our apartment because even if it is small it is cozy and clean.

"Do you want to see my room?"

She gave me a funny look and just slowly nodded her head.

I looked at her weirdly and grabbed my bag from her hands. I opened my room and sit on the bed. Jisoo just stands on the doorway.

"Your room is small."

I look around and yes, indeed my room is small, but it is enough. "It's okay. In fact, this room is the same size as my apartment back in the stateside. Feels like home minus my noisy neighbors."

"Where is your roommate?" She asked.

"Scar? Uhmm let me check when she will be back." I stand on my bed and went out of my room. Jisoo is following me to the kitchen. I approach the fridge and look at the calendar that is attached on our fridge's door.

"It seems that she will be back on Saturday."

"Saturday? That's 5 days from now since it is Monday today. Are you sure you are fine by yourself?"

"Yes mam" I saluted her for added effect. "I can take care of myself."

"If there is any problem. You can call my number that is attached to your ID. I mean ANY problem Jennie. No matter how big or small it is. Remember the doctor told you no heavy lifting and just rest. Understood?"

I nod. As if I am going to call her. I've already disrupted her schedule for one week. No need to add more.She looks at me and I keep a straight face just in case she is assessing that I am lying.

She nods. She looks at her wristwatch and says "I'll go ahead. Rain check on the drinks." She patted my head and she turns around and went out of my unit.

That's it? As if my boss was not here a few minutes ago. As if I have imagined all that happened this past week. The smell of her cologne is the only remaining evidence that Miss. Kim jisoo is here.