The Lily And The Sunflower [COMPLETED]

JOY

After they finished eating, Lisa placed their bowls at the cleaning station. She looked at their table, at a smiling and full Sooya who was wearing her oversized clothed, and she couldn't help but sigh.

"Shall we?", asked Lisa once she returned.

"Where do we go next?"

"I was thinking of going back to Revelove and that side street to check if we can find your wallet."

Sooya nodded and Lisa walked ahead again. Out of nowhere, a huge number of people were suddenly in front of them, all rushing and pushing. It was almost 8:00 AM and this was the busiest time here in Chinatown. Someone just bumped into Sooya, and again... and again... She tried to call for Lisa but she could no longer see her. Did she get left behind?

"Lisa... Don't leave me here... Lisa...",  whispered Sooya as she closed her eyes and called out Lisa's name in her head. Suddenly, a familiar hand took hold of hers and pulled her close. She was being led out of the complex into the open street. She looked and saw Lisa pulling her.

"I got you. Sorry about that..."

"Thank you Lisa.", said Sooya, a bit embarrassed that she almost got lost in a cafeteria.

"Stop walking behind me and stay by my side."

Sooya smiled as Lisa placed her arm around her shoulder. It was a simple gesture with no ill intention or hidden motive. She finally had someone who treated her normally. Sooya realized that this must be what having a friend felt like.

They eventually reached Revelove, and as luck would have it, they recover the small handbag that Sooya left at the bar, but the wallet wasn't there. They checked the side street but it wasn't there as well.

"I have a feeling that Sal took it.", guessed Lisa.

"The pervert you were talking about?"

"He's a kleptomaniac as well. He's always loitering around this parts at night. We can return later. I can lend you some of my savings so you can go home first."

"Can I stay at your place instead? It's a bit wasteful to leave if I'm coming back later.", asked Sooya.

"Are you sure? I have to leave and go to work in a bit...", replied Lisa. She was worried that Sooya might get bored in her very simple place.

"I really don't have anywhere to go yet. All my IDs are in my wallet and my hotel key card as well. Everything else I own is inside the hotel room that I don't have access to. My phone's dead and I don't have my charger.", explained Sooya.

"And I don't have an iphone charger, either. Do you want to make a call? You can use my phone.", offered Lisa.

"I don't have any numbers memorized, Lisa. Can't I just stay at your place? I want to get some sleep as well. I promise not to break anything else. Please... Pretty please.", begged Sooya.