When Universe Conspires

10 - Spoon

(Jennie)

Lisa walked out of the room embarrassed for sure. She keeps doing that thing she does when she's nervous. I can't get enough of that though. But I feel bad sometimes because she looks really embarrassed.

Now that I'm alone in her room, I can think. I can't believe she said this is now my room too. This huge bedroom is the same size as 4 normal rooms. Am I dreaming? We are basically living in. The only thing is, we're not a couple. But it feels like we are. The way we talk to each other. I'm not this flirty and confident around other people I swear! It's all different when it comes to Lisa.

I called my mom earlier to update her about me and Kai. And where I stay at the moment. She was shocked and furious about what happened with me and Kai. Of course, she has the right to be mad. But I assured her that I'm going to be okay. I told her about Lisa. But I omitted the part that I just met her last night and the bar incident. I told her that Lisa is a friend. I also did not tell her exactly where this penthouse is. I just told her that I stay near my office in Midland. She'll ask questions for sure if I told her that Lisa owns this place. I also told her that I will be on vacation for the next few days. She wished me best and lectured a bit then hanged up. Phew! That was a long talk.

Then I called Nayeon, my best friend. That's the call I've been dreading to make. She asked a lot of questions I can't answer. It's a good thing I was able to swerve my way around her questions. I gave her the safest answers. I had this feeling that I need to protect Lisa. I don't know why I had to keep most of her info from my mom and friend. Maybe because I myself don't have answers yet. I need to be sure first that it's safe to tell people about her. Based on her reaction when a few people asked for pictures with me, she seemed scared. Maybe she's a really private person that's why I feel bad exposing her that way.

Before the end of the call, Nayeon already teased me saying I like Lisa. And she wants to meet her soon. I was a bit taken aback when she didn't even ask me why I am liking a girl instead of a guy. She said, she always had a hunch of my true preference. I didn't know that myself, how can she possibly know? I didn't get the answer, she hang up. That girl!

I was on my way to the bedroom when I heard Lisa's voice. She's talking to someone. I peeked through the small opening between the door and its frame. The door wasn't closed all the way. She's on her phone. I don't want to listen to her conversation with whoever it is, but I felt this urge to stay where I am. I'm so clueless about her and confused and curious, I had to know something about her.. At least anything! You can't blame me for doing that, I am staying with her! I need to know something! She won't tell me anything.

So I secretly tuned in to their conversation.

She sounds happy talking to a person named Mira.

Wow, she doesn't have anything to talk about except work stuff? She's serious about not having activities in her life except work.

I thought we're going on a date? Is she bringing me to her parents' house? Ohmygod!

Aww, she trusts me. Wait....she likes me? That fast? We just met! That's overwhelming..

Her room and a guest bedroom? That means it's either one of her houses again or her parents' house. I'm nervous now. I'm not ready to meet her parents if that's what she's planning.

Mira is the best. Maybe she's a sister.

Woah..there it is! The topic I want to know about. She's building enough courage to tell me. Aww..she's really telling me. I thought she just plans to dodge my questions when it comes up. What is 'that' ? Hard for her to talk about it? Oh my, I'm unconsciously making it hard for her. Poor Lisa.