30. Trigger

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Alba's POV

When you reached the break room, you saw Aina, Felix, and Nimi were already there.

The room's atmosphere was light, filled with the casual chatter and laughter typical of coworkers on a break. Aina, perched on a high stool, indulged in a plate piled high with sugary treats. Felix was sitting next to her sipping from a steaming mug of coffee, the aroma mingling with the scent of baked goods that filled the room. Meanwhile, Nimi, seated cross-legged on the couch, engrossed in her phone, scrolling through the latest celebrity gossip with a smirk playing on her lips.

"Hey guys!" you greet them cheerfully.

"Hey," they reply in unison.

"You guys taking a break too?" Farim asks, leaning against the table casually.

"Yep, just got back from the ballroom." Aina replies, setting down her plate.

"You knew about the ballroom?" you ask, curious.

"Yes, I did. We're going to be helping out with the event preparations." Aina explains.

"But why are they hiring extra staff? I don't get it." you question, a puzzled expression on your face.

"It's a big event, and the owners want everything to be perfect, so they hired more staff." Nimi chimes in her rational tone.

"The owners?" you repeat raising your eyebrows.

"What?" Aina asks, taking a bite from her plate, clearly confused.

"Yeah, they were here earlier, weren't they, Alba?" Farim says, looking at you with a knowing smirk. You glare at her, to stop her from starting again.

"What?" Aina asks again, looking between you and Farim, her confusion deepening.

"Alba is friends with the owners." Farim says with a mischievous grin.

"That's not it!" you quickly defend yourself, feeling the room's attention on you.

"What?" Aina exclaims, her eyes widening in shock. She choked on her food, and Nimi quickly patted her back. "Why didn't you ever tell me Alba?"

"Wait, what do you mean, 'owners'?" Felix asks, his brow furrowed in confusion.

"Alba served them at the lounge bar a few weeks ago." Farim says nonchalantly.

"What! How?" Aina exclaims, still coughing slightly.

You close your eyes and sigh, feeling the weight of the conversation. You always hated being the center of attention.

"Alba, what is she talking about?" Nimi asks, her tone gentle but insistent.

"They own this hotel? They're the owners? That jerk is the owner?" Aina asks, still coughing, her face a mix of disbelief and anger.

"Wait, are you talking about...?" Felix begins, trailing off in confusion.

"The jerk who-" Aina points her fork at Felix, eyes blazing.

"STOP!" you yell, trying to halt the escalating tension. You wanted to tell your friends but not like this.

"Jerk? Who?" Felix asks, his confusion deepening.

"Wait...That jerk is the co-owner of this place?" Aina says, ignoring your plea.

"Jerk! Who?" Felix exclaims, frustration evident in his voice.

"JEON JUNGKOOK!" Aina blurts out, the name echoing in the room.

"AINAA!" You scream at her betrayal. How could she do that to you?

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