Five years later..

 

 

 

 

Jungkook knocked on the door.

 

“Come in..” the woman’s voice answered.

 

He opened the door and found Lisa sitting on her CEO’s chair.

 

“Wooow.. are you really the Lisa who once peed in her pants in gradeschool?”

 

Lisa rolled her eyes.

 

“Keep talking about that if you want to get dragged out by my bodyguards..” she said closing the laptop before folding her arms.

 

RM came in just a few seconds later.

 

“Our CEO is here.. what a spacious office you’ve got..” he said as he looked around. 

 

Lisa smiled embarrassedly.

It’s her first day of work as the CEO after taking over her dad’s company.

She worked as a regular employee for four years and now.. she’s become what her parents wanted her to be..

 

“You used to copy all my homework before but look at you-..” Jungkook was whispering to himself when RM nudged him with his elbow.

 

“Don’t you remember that you work for her now?” said RM smiling. 

 

Jungkook covered his mouth.

 

Why does he keep forgetting that he’s the manager of the marketing team of Lisa’s company?

 

“RM oppa.. he keeps on teasing me that I want to fire him..” said Lisa frowning. “If only he weren’t good at his job.. I wouldn’t hesitate to ask him to leave..”

 

RM laughed.

 

“Good thing Jungkook is really clever at anything he does otherwise he’d be jobless..” he said as he patted Jungkook’s back.

 

“But.. is Taehyung oppa coming? I sent him a message last night..” said Lisa as she sat on the couch across them.

 

“He said he was on his way here already..” said Jungkook. “He must have finished his class late again..”

 

“Or maybe that woman is still clinging onto him..” said Lisa sighing. “I really hate her.. how can she follow him everytime? She even had to teach at the same university as him and said it was a coincidence!”

 

RM held his hands together.

 

“If Taehyung is fine with it then we cannot say anything against that Lisa..” he said smiling a little. “Let’s admit it.. Mina is an attractive woman..”

 

Jungkook nodded his head.

 

“She’s pretty to be honest.. so there’s a chance that Taehyung hyung is letting her follow him around because he also likes her..”

 

Lisa sighed.

 

“Men must be really blind.. can’t you see that Taehyung oppa is still into Jis-..?”

 

Then they heard a knock on the door.

 

Taehyung came in.

 

“I’m sorry I’m late..” he said smiling. 

 

He noticed them staring at him as if they had seen a ghost.

 

“W-what.. is it?” he asked clueless.

 

Then he gave the bouquet of flowers he was holding to Lisa.

 

“Congratulations Lisa..” he said before sitting down.

 

Lisa cleared .

 

“Thank you oppa..” she said smiling as she held the flowers. “You’re the only one who always gives me flowers..”

 

“I sent you a cake yesterday, didn’t I?..” said RM turning to her.

 

Lisa looked at Jungkook.

 

“Me? Don’t I work hard for you?” said Jungkook flustered.

 

Should he have bought a gift for her when it’s her who gives him a salary?

 

“Anyway.. where are we celebrating tonight?” asked Jungkook changing the topic immediately. “How about we go somewhere to dance? We haven’t gone to a club in a while..”

 

Lisa agreed.

 

“Well.. that’s not a bad idea.. there’s a popular club these days..”

 

 

 

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Jisoo pushed the door gently and peeked her head inside. 

 

“Mom!” she said smiling wide as she waved her hand. “Is dad here? Is he working?”

 

It may seem like a dream.. but this time it isn’t..

 

Mirae ran to her and hugged her tightly.

 

“My daughter is here.. did you come back just now?” she asked holding Jisoo’s face tightly.

 

That’s right.. Mirae, Jhope’s mother.. and Mike, Jhope’s father..

 

Jisoo has forgiven them for what they did to her parents 15 years ago..

 

She asked herself why at first..

 

Why does she need to forgive those two people who hurt her parents enough to kill them?

 

Other people would say they would never forgive them..

 

But she has more reasons to love them than to hate them..

 

And being Jhope’s parents was enough of a reason for her..

 

Mirae and Mike lost their only son and she.. lost both of her parents..

 

That’s why she has been taking care of them and they have been doing the same to her..

 

“How was your flight? I didn’t know you’d be back this morning.. I should have prepared some lunch for you..” said Mirae as she lead her to sit on a chair. “Look at this heavy luggage you’re holding.. was it tiring?”

 

Jisoo shook her head.

 

“I enjoyed my stay in Paris with my colleagues.. and I also learned a lot from them..” she replied as she looked around. “How about your shop? I can see that there are many customers even today..”

 

Mira smiled.

 

Jisoo gave them this coffeeshop as a gift two years ago as soon as she had her first paycheck.

 

Mike saw Jisoo from the cashier and went to greet her immediately.

 

“Why didn’t you tell me my daughter is here already?” asked Mike to Mirae. “Shall I bring some coffee to my daughter?”

 

Jisoo chuckled.

 

“May I have one americano please?” she asked holding her hands together. “But I’m afraid I don’t have money with me right now..”

 

Mike laughed.

 

Jisoo pushed her luggage towards him.

 

“I will pay with this instead..”

 

Mike’s brows furrowed.

 

“I bought a lot of wine that you like and also lots of souvenirs for mom..” said Jisoo smiling wide. 

 

“Why did you buy stuff for us again? I told you we don’t need anything..” said Mirae hitting her on her arm lightly. “I told you to buy something for yourself instead and-..”

 

“I don’t need anything either.. that’s why I buy things for you..” said Jisoo pouting.

 

“You should save money for your future wedding..” said Mirae. 

 

Mike held Mirae’s arm.

 

“Who said I’m letting her get married? No one can marry my only daughter!” he said aloud.

 

Jisoo chuckled.

 

“See? Dad doesn’t want me to get married yet..” she said finding them ridiculous.

 

They were still having a nice conversation when Jisoo’s phone rang.

 

“Is it that man? Go on and answer him first..” said Mirae smiling.

 

Jisoo nodded before excusing herself to take the call.

 

“Which man?” asked Mike. “Why do you look happy that our daughter is talking to a man?”

 

Mirae hit his arms.

 

“That’s the man who helped her four years ago.. that friend she has kept in touch with all these years..” said Mirae.

 

Mike sighed.

 

“A friend is just a friend.. if it’s someone who likes our daughter, it’s a different matter..” he replied. “At times like this.. I wish our son were also here so he could scare Jisoo’s suitors..”

 

Mirae remained silent for a moment.

 

“I’m sure he’s looking over her somewhere.. he loved his bestfriend like a real sister..” she said smiling.

 

 

Meanwhile, Jisoo went out of the coffeeshop to answer the call.

 

“Oppa.. I came to the coffeeshop just now.. don’t worry I don’t need help..”

 

Jisoo was smiling as she talked to him.

 

It was all thanks to him that she is doing well..

 

If he hadn’t helped her back then,  she wouldn’t have come this far..

 

“Tomorrow night? I was just planning to organize some stuff in the morning at the shop then I should be free for dinner..”

 

 

 

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“It’s been a long time since we last gathered like this to drink..” said Jungkook raising his glass. “Congratulations to our CEO!”

 

Lisa raised her glass.

 

“I’ll pay for tonight so drink to your hearts’ content!” 

 

The four friends started drinking.

 

“Hyung.. only two glasses for you, okay?” said Jungkook turning to Taehyung who was drinking his first glass.

 

Taehyung chuckled.

 

“You three can bring me home anyway.. I can drink how much I want tonight..” he said as he poured himself another glass.

 

Jungkook sighed.

 

“I’m just afraid you’d be too drunk again.. what if you go into another person’s room and-..?”

 

RM covered his mouth.

 

“Drink all you want Taehyung..” he said as he let go of Jungkook. 

 

“That’s right oppa.. I’ll call a driver for us so let’s just get wasted tonight..” said Lisa ordering more drinks.

 

 

An hour later..

 

 

 

“Look at him.. he must be suffering a lot..” said Lisa shaking her head as she looked at Jungkook who was laughing while crying.

 

“He must gone crazy at your company.. are you giving