What Love? // p.jm ✔️

// Chapter 40 \\

// Back to Ara's POV \\

// Unedited \\

I went home that day feeling so very confused, conflicted, upset...you name it. I jumped into bed, burying my face in my pillow, trying to piece my thoughts together. How did Lisa know about the incident between me, Jimin, and Nayeon? None of it made any sense. Unconsciously, tears started to stream down my face. I'm obviously being blackmailed, that I know, but for what exactly? What's Lisa's motive? What does she have against me? What does she want from me?

She left without saying anything more than that she's aware of my "heinous" past. I didn't expect the rumors to spread as far as to my own group member. Could Lisa possibly have some connection to Nayeon? Right now, that's really the most sensible conclusion out of everything else. Hypothetically, if Lisa were to be in cahoots with Nayeon, how am I going to handle seeing her everyday until our debut? She obviously won't ignore me, but in my case however, I need to stay on my toes and try to the best of my ability to pay no mind to her. If worse turns to awful, I'll have to do something. I won't let anyone stand in my way and string me along like some ragdoll. Minus Nayeon.

I won't know until tomorrow if Lisa had, well, spilled the tea on me to Jisoo, Rose, Jennie, or to YG himself, at that. Tomorrow, I can worry and cry about it. Now, I've gotta let myself relax for once in a situation like this. I'm sure I'll be fine. I know I can figure this out...somehow.

I sat up, considerably sore from the day's hard training, and finally got comfortable in some pajamas.

Flying onto the couch, I thought about calling Jungkook over for a mini movie night. That way, I can let him in on what's going on. He, of course, with his mysterious connections, this will blow over, possibly not even in day. I glanced over at the time - 7:00 pm. Maybe he'll be able to finish up a tinge earlier today.

Pulling out my phone, I called and waited for him to pick up.

// Jungkook's POV \\

Sighing, Jungkook ran a hand through his hair, frustrated.

"Dammit, just when everything was going well..."

At that timely moment, a knock emerged from outside Jungkook's office.

Suspicion fell upon him immediately. "Who could still be here, besides me, at this hour?" He muttered to himself.

Nevertheless, he called out, "It's open, come in."

He didn't expect to see one of Ara's future group members, Lalisa Manoban, enter the room.

Jungkook was genuinely surprised. Had Ara told Lisa about him? Were they already close? Millions of questions came flooding down on his mind.

"Why, hello there, Mr. Jeon Jungkook." She put on her best smile, flirting her hips side to side as she slowly strode over to his desk. Her lips shone brightly, coated over a million times with lip gloss. Unbefittingly, she wore a short crop top and even shorter shorts in the bitter cold weather.

Jungkook has encountered women like her far too many times in his life. He sighed deeply, already feeling sorry for his poor girlfriend, having to deal with her type of...species.

Already perceiving what Lisa desires, Jungkook blew her off instantly. "I have a girlfriend, sweetheart. I'd advise you to please leave before I call security."

Lisa continued on with her painfully slow stride, not uttering a word until she arrived at her destination, leaning over Jungkook's desk to stare him dead in the eye.

She held in her giggle, and began. "Your girlfriend won't matter much if her little secret is revealed to the entirety of South Korea."

Jungkook was stunned. "Excuse me?" Furious, Jungkook rose from his seat, grabbing Lisa's neck in the process, and forced her to lock eyes with him.

"What the fuck do you know, huh? Answer me! What the hell do you know, and what the fuck do you want out of it!" Jungkook shrieked. Good thing the whole building was empty, besides security, and the probability of them being awake was extremely slim.

Lisa flinched, fear spreading throughout her whole body. Jungkook did not match Nayeon's description at all.

Completely subdued with no chance of fleeing, Lisa had to tell him either way.

Managing a smirk to mask her previous fear under Jungkook's deadly glare, she told Jungkook what she knew.

"...If you do not comply with my wishes, our wishes, Ara is doomed to lose everything and everyone she loves." At this, Jungkook snarled. His iron grip on Lisa's neck loosened, and Jungkook finally let her go.

Before any more could be said, Jungkook's phone began to ring. Before Lisa left, she added, "By the way...If you don't break up with Ara prior to our debut, we all know what else happen. The sooner, the better." With that, she was off.

Jungkook's heart sank. He then checked the caller ID.

"Ara..." He mumbled to himself.

(A/N; I really apologize for all these late updates!! I hope I can get a set schedule going soon. And thank you guys so much for reading and your support, I couldn't be more grateful. I love you all!!)