Addicted

Chapter 5

As the group settled into the private room, the atmosphere was filled with laughter and chatter as they enjoyed their meal together.

In one corner, Yeri and Wendy sat close to each other, exchanging sweet glances and sharing bites of food, their love for each other evident in their affectionate gestures.

Across from them, Jennie and Dahyun observed the scene with amused smiles, enjoying the warmth of the moment.

Meanwhile, Seulgi and Jisoo engaged in a playful banter about who would be the better cook if they were the ones selling food in the cafeteria. Their lighthearted argument sparked laughter from the group as they debated their culinary skills.

"I bet, Jisoo, would poison the whole school if she were the one handling the cafeteria food". Seulgi said.

Jisoo glared at Seulgi. "Oh, please, I can cook better than you, Kang. You even ate everything on your plate when I cooked for us back then."

Seulgi smirked playfully. "I only did that out of pitty for your cooking skills. Your dish was too bland for my taste."

Jisoo faked gasped. "Liar! If it was too bland why did you asked for more, huh?"

"Because you made like a lot. And you know only Momo and I were the ones that eat a lot". Seulgi replied calmly. The two still continued to bicker being the entertainment for the people inside the room that were watching and listening.

Rosé and Sana, focused on their meals, savored each bite with gusto, their attention solely on the delicious food in front of them and only half listening to their surroundings.

Nayeon, on the other hand, rolled her eyes in mock disgust at the display of affection between Yeri and Wendy. She glanced at herself in her phone's front camera, admiring her reflection with a self-assured grin, remarking on her own beauty.

"Neomu yeppeo. My beauty is so incomparable". She says while fixing her hair.

As Sana paused mid-bite, she turned her attention to Nayeon with a curious expression. "Hey, Nayeon, who told you that you're pretty?" she inquired, a playful glint in her eye.

Nayeon, caught off guard by the question, responded with a smile. "My parents," she replied with a hint of pride in her voice.

Rosé couldn't help but interject with a teasing grin. "Dang! Your parents must have been lying to you all your life," she quipped casually, causing the group to erupt into laughter.

Nayeon shot daggers at Rosé and stood up, ready to defend herself. "Yah! Juggo sip-eo?! Do you want me to—", The room suddenly fell into a sudden hush, as all eyes turned towards the door being opened as Lisa Manoban entered, her presence commanding attention and respect. A palpable tension filled the air as the group awaited her next move.

Seulgi, was the first to break the silence, rising from her seat with a smile. "Hey, Lisa! It's great to see you. Nice of you to finally join us for lunch," she greeted to the Manoban heiress.

Lisa's gaze swept across the room until her eyes settled on Jennie, who met her gaze with bated breath. In that moment, time seemed to stand still as their eyes locked in a silent exchange. Jennie felt a sharp intake of breath as she locked eyes with Lisa, her heart pounding in her chest.

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JENNIE'S POV...

As my gaze remained fixed on Lisa, a whirlwind of emotions swept through my mind. I couldn't shake the feeling of nervousness that had suddenly overcome me, a sensation I seem to struggle with to understand.

Why am I feeling nervous all of a sudden?, I questioned myself silently, my thoughts are racing. There's nothing to be nervous about. She's just another rich heiress. No need to get worked up.