The Escort S2

Part 30: The 104th time

Lisa's POV

Flashback 4 days ago

"Hi Jimin. How are you?"

"I'm well. Tae's keeping me busy which helps keep my mind off missing my husband. How are you?"

"I'm glad you're staying busy. I'm well also. A little bored being here and not knowing anyone." I hold back, not wanting him to know how hard this is for me.

"Lisa, you have us. You don't have to be bored."

"I know, but you guys have your guys, and I don't want to crash that." As much as I love Jimin and Tae, I grow tired of my third wheel position. I used to be okay, but now my loneliness chokes me.

"Lisa, we love having you."

"I know, Jimin, I'm just in a bit of a funk, that's all."

"Well, I'm calling at the right time. Tae wanted me to call and remind you of the invite he sent you a few days ago for dinner tonight in his home at 7:30 p.m."

"What? Tonight? I don't recall seeing that." I'm highly organized and read and respond to every email. It must have somehow found its way into my spam file. "I don't think so, Jimin. I had a long day, and I don't feel like getting all polished up. I have plans of my own." I just don't want to be around people tonight.

"What plans? You just said you were bored."

"Oh, I'm going to curl up with my fuzzy blanket on the couch with a bowl of buttery popcorn and watch Titanic."

"Lisa, Titanic is not the movie to watch when you're in a funk. You'll be calling the suicide hotline by the end. If you haven't seen it, the ship hits an iceberg, sinks, and Jack dies."

"Bitch, you better be glad I've seen it 103 times."

"C'mon Lisa. Please. Tae and I miss you and want to spend some time with you. Besides, come as you are, it's just family."

"So, it's going to be you, Tae, Kookie, and that cute kid in the basement."

"Yes, Lisa, and his name is JJ."

"Naw, I'm going to watch Jack and Rose go down with the ship for the 104th time." Nope, not doing the family thing no matter what he says.

"Oh yeah, and Mr. Jeon, Kookie's dad is also going to be there."

"Really?" I clear my throat as my heartbeat races. "I mean that's nice that he, uh, visits. They're a lucky family. Maybe I could come for dinner, but I'll be leaving shortly after. Is Tae cooking or is this some takeout?"

"Lisa, you know our Tae-Tae does not play around when it comes to cooking and hosting. He's always looking for an opportunity to show off his master chef skills. Also, he's making his secret recipe lemon cake with the lemon cream cheese icing."

"Bitch, why didn't you start with that?! Get off the phone so I can get dressed." I end the call and shiver with excitement.

"Oh, my God, he'll be there," I whisper. Why do I feel like a kid with a crush? From the moment Jeon Kyong raised my hand and pressed his warm soft lips to my skin, I have not been the same.

I told Tae and Jimin I'd never had butterflies, but coming face to face with this hot man when I was leaving created tingly flutters in my belly. Oh goodness, there it is again and I'm just thinking about him. It's a delicate sweet feeling in my tummy that's marvelous.

Fuck, there's something about him. But why him? Why this effect? I'm around handsome men of all ages all day. But he's more than handsome. There was something in his voice and in the words he used. There was a sincerity about him that I can't explain. I scoff out a laugh thinking myself foolish.