"You told Lisa to bring those chaebols tonight? Tell me exactly, Chaeyoung Park: Are you insane or are you absolutely insane?"

Chahee was livid when Chaeyoung told her about what she and Lisa have talked about this morning.

Chaeyoung was watching her friend pacing back and forth in front of her, inside her office, fuming and shooting her dagger looks from time to time. Chahee was making it absolutely obvious the she wasn't pleased with what Chaeyoung have told her.

"So, you spent the whole week holing up in your cave, decided to stop talking to any of us, which we--me, specially--totally understood and accepted because we thought that you needed time to be alone, and then you came up with that idea?" Chahee continued, her usually sweet voice was bordering to exploding. "You told Lisa to invite Jennie and Jisoo for tonight's party after what happened the last time they were here?"

"Yes, I did," Chaeyoung answered calmly. "I already told Lisa about it, Chahee-ssi. Which means that I cannot take it back and cancel the invitation because that would be totally rude," she continued.

Chahee was shaking her head in disbelief. "I cannot, in every possible way, believe you, Chaeng. You're--,"

"Stupid? Foolish? A martyr, perhaps? Or the three combined?" Chaeyoung enumerated, raising her brows to Chahee.

Her head was pounding like hell at the moment and watching Chahee pacing back and forth in front of her like a mad general preparing for war was not helping it subdued. It only made it worse. Or maybe the whole idea made it worse?

"No. You're worse than any of that, actually. You're a...a ma-so-chist," Chahee said slowly. As though the syllables would deliberately poke Chaeyoung in the head to wake her up from a bad dream. "What were you thinking? Do you want a sequel, Chaeng? Because I'm totally not up for a sequel."

Chaeyoung sighed and leaned her back on her seat. She suddenly missed her solitude. The whole week of not talking to anyone, not looking at anyone in the eye, not trying to explain herself to anyone at all. She suddenly regretted why she went back to reality. Perhaps she shouldn't have allowed Lisa to talk her out of it. That Shutterbug.

"Will you please calm down, Chahee-ssi? You're making it worse, this terrible throbbing inside my head. Honestly," Chaeyoung said finally, her left hand was on her head. Her thumb was putting a pressure on her temple.

Chahee sighed but heeded. Chaeyoung was still her boss, after all. So she sat down in front of Chaeyoung, waiting for Chaeyoung to talk. Looking at Chaeyoung with an expression on her face as if telling her, "Well? Enlighten me."

"Look, I just want Lisa to be happy. That's all," Chaeyoung said calmly. She have said it a thousand times already and repeating it again only made it sound like it became a total lie. Which it wasn't. Or maybe it was. Partly?

Because, apparently, it did not calm Chahee down. It only made the hot bartender more livid. Because she knew it. Chahee was expecting it, to be honest. Chaeyoung's forever excuse: I just want Lisa to be happy. She saw it coming.

"You want her to be happy by hurting yourself all over again? Great! That's just great, Chaeyoung Park. Totally one for the books of the greatest masochist in the entire Korea. You're going to be a living legend, Chaeng. I'm telling you. And people will look up to you, shaking their head in pity and disbelief, asking their self: 'How can someone as beautiful and exceptionally wonderful as Chaeyoung Park resolved to being just that?"

But Chaeyoung smiled weakly and asked, "Do you know what it feels like to love someone in silence, Chahee?"

"No. And I don't even want to know," Chahee replied stubbornly. "All this love thing is frightening the heck out of me, if you must know. I mean, look at you? Look what love did to you, still doing to you? It's a scary thing," Chahee said and shivered.

"You love the idea of them being happy. So you do stupid things to ensure that they're happy. Even if it's going to hurt you. It may sound stupid, but that's...that's just it," Chaeyoung said, pretending that she did not hear Chahee's scathing response. "And seriously, though. I honestly don't have anything against Jennie. She seemed nice and she makes Lisa happy. I mean, I could resolve to finding her flaws and magnify it, to make myself feel better. But that's just not me.

"And if you want to know if I'm still hurting over the fact that Lisa is inlove with someone else, the answer is yes. Things like don't go away overnight. But I just can't go on not talking to Lisa or whatever, because she's my bestfriend and I really want her to be happy. So, I don't see any problem with me telling Lisa to bring Jennie--,"

"And Jisoo, remember? You also told Lisa to invite that--," Chahee stopped and sighed rather sharply. "Look, Chaeng. You want to make Lisa happy? Fine. She's my friend, too, and I also want her to be happy. We all do. You told her to bring Jennie tonight? Okay. I mean, I like Jennie, too. She's nice and sweet and all that. But inviting that...that woman who blatantly insulted you right in the face, in front of your friends, in front of me? Are you crazy?" Chahee said scornfully.

"Well, maybe Jisoo never really meant to insult me that night, Chahee. Maybe she was just being honest--,"

"Oh my god! I'm seriously not hearing this!" Chahee said, rolling her eyes to Chaeyoung and brought her both hands to her ears.

"Because she was right and you know that," Chaeyoung said, raising her voice a little louder. "Jisoo was right when she said...when she said that I looked...pathetic that night."

"Oh, so you're going to be friends with Jisoo now if she ever shows up later? Like nothing happened? Is that it?" Chahee demanded.

"No. I still don't like her. And maybe you're right. I am crazy," Chaeyoung said, laughing. "Don't worry, Chahee. Lisa said she haven't seen or talked to any of those two since, you know, that night. I don't think they will ever show up tonight," she continued confidently.

"And what if they do? Jisoo, especially?"

"They won't. But if ever, then just try to keep me away from the bar," Chaeyiung said jokingly. "The drinks that you and Jiyeon concoct on special occassions are exceptionally good, you'll make everyone drunk without them realizing it."

"The universe has its own ways of bringing people together, Chaeng. People who love each other and people who mutually despise each other," Chahee said profoundly. "And thank you for complimenting the works that Jiyeon and I do. We're preparing a variety of drinks that are famous during the 80's for tonight, by the way."

"You're welcome. And for the last time: I don't hate Jisoo. For God's sake! You and Lisa! Why do you both insist that I have this supposedly surreptitious repugnance for her or something?"

"'Surreptitious repugnance,'" Chahee snorted. "That's a profound way to describe what you and Jisoo feel for each other," she commented. "Fine. People who mutually dislike each other. Happy now?"

"Overjoyed," Chaeyoung said sardonically. "So, what do you plan to wear tonight?" she asked Chahee so that they could both move on from the Jisoo talks.

"Oh, I don't know. Jiyeon said we'd better wear something that would compliment with each other. But I said we'd be the hot bartenders in neon spandex and crazy, big hairs," Chahee said. "What about you?"

"I don't know either. I think I'm going to channel the Madonna in me later tonight," Chaeyoung replied.

"Oohhh, Madonna! Any 80's themed party isn't an 80's party without anyone wearing a Madonna. God, I love her!" Chahee gushed. "So, which Madonna will you be doning? The 'Like A Virgin' type? Or the 'Vogue' type?"

"The 'Crazy For You' type," Chaeyoung answered.

"That will look good on you," Chahee said. "The girls and I wanted to wear Madonna tonight, you know? But we all agreed that you get to wear Madonna because you're THE boss and we want you to enjoy later."

"Thank you," Chaeyoung chuckled. "But you really don't have to, Chahee. I mean, the concept of the party was yours and the girls'. You shouldn't be too considerate about me. I did absolutely nothing," she said kindly. "And I haven't thank you yet, by the way, for taking over when I wasn't on my best element. Thank you for everything, Chahee-ssi."

"You're welcome. But as much as I want to flatter myself that you're impressed by me, nope. I can't take all the credits to myself, Chaeng," Chahee said. "It was Lisa, actually. Lisa did most of the things that keep everything from falling apart, you know? Us, included. She made most of the important decisions and she assured us that you'll come around in time for the party."

"That, she did," Chaeyoung said, nodding, looking impressed. "So, do you see now why I don't want to lose Lisa over petty things such as an unrequitted love, Chahee? Because I honestly don't know what to do without Lisa. And clearly, you and the girls, too. She can de dependable at times."

"Okay, just to make things clear: unrequitted love is never a petty thing. But yes, I agree. Lisa can be sincere and dependable sometimes. But she's honestly a pain in the ass, most of the time," Chahee said. "I swear to God she was jumping down on everyone's throat when we started decorating this morning. She was all bossy and everything. A-yeon almost smashed her drums on Lisa's head and Jiyeon was nearly in years because she couldn't seem to do things properly because Lisa was constantly breathing down her neck."

"Why am I not surprised?" Chaeyoung laughed. "That's just because she's a detailed person, Chahee. Lisa is a perfectionist when she's on a visionary mode or something. She wants to get things done accordingly," she said.

"Yeah. Except that she wasn't too keen and observant on the details about you falling in love with her all these years. Lisa failed on that part," Chahee said.

"Well, she can't win on everything," Chaeyoung responded. "Anyway, have you and the girls bought your outfit for tonight already?"

"I don't know about your members but Jiyeon and I haven't shopped yet," Chahee replied. "We were thinking of heading to Storage & Co. and Page One after we get all the essentials we need for tonight. You can come with us, if you like?"

"Thanks, Chahee. But I think I'll check out Lomit Vintage first. That's where I bought most of my retro stuff," Chaeyoung said.

"How about we--me, Jiyeon and you--check the vintage shops around Mapo-gu and then we can head out to Seoseo after for a galbi?"

Chaeyoung looked at Chaehee gratefully and said, "I know what you're trying to do, Chahee. I'm fine, really."

"We really want to shop with you, Chaeng. Like we normally do," Chahee said and sighed. "Plus, okay, yes. Lisa specifically told me to not let you wander alone, in case you will, because--,"

"What? I'm not going to jump in the Ban Po Bridge if that's what you guys are thinking," Chaeyoung said defensively.

"No. But Lisa and I are worried that you might decide to go back to playing hermit again and not talk to any of us again and that's basically the same thing," Chahee said and stood up to pull Chaeyoung from her seat. "Come on. Let's get moving or you'll be wearing neon spandex later, too."

.......

Meanwhile, Jennie and Lisa had finished off two platters of marinated tenderloin at the Seoseo Meokneun and were now drinking carbonated drinks in a bottle. The people have inside the galbi house became thicker. And so was the barbecue-smelling smoke due to the limited ventilation and smoke vents.

"How's this, so far?" Lisa asked Jennie.

"Now, everyone would know that we just had a delicious galbi jjim from the Seoseo," Jennie said, smelling the soft fabrics of her designer clothes and laughed.

"Sorry about that," Lisa apologized.

Jennie waved her hands to Lisa and shook her head.

"No, Lili. It's okay. I'm having fun, really. Thank you for bringing me here. The food was delicious and I got to have lunch with you. That, itself, was fun," Jennie said.

"I'm glad that you like it here," Lisa said, feeling pleased with herself, but suddenly thought about something. "But should we get going, though? We've been standing here for more than an hour already, I bet our knees would give in anytime soon," she then suggested.

"Oh, yes. But I'm paying this time. And no buts, Lili," Jennie said before Lisa could ever form the word 'but' on her mouth and proceeded to the counter to pay their bill.

"So, where to next?" Jennie asked Lisa as soon as they stepped outside the old galbi house.

"Do you have plans for tonight?" Lisa asked as she opened the passenger door for Jennie.

"None. Why?"

"Wait a sec," Lisa said and hastily jogged towards the other side of her car and invited herself in and settled herself behind the steering wheel. "There's this pre-Valentine's Party at the Orange later tonight. If you want to come with me, then we--,"

"What about Chaeyoung?" Jennie interjected.

"What about Chipmunk?" Lisa asked, looking confused.

"Lili, the last time you brought me to her bar didn't end up well. In case you've forgotten," Jennie said, sounding a little anxious and worried.

The memory of Jisoo and Chaeyoung exchanging mockeries and unpleasantries all night and Chaeyoung desperately trying to climb up above the table so she could get her hands on Jisoo was still vivid on Jennie's mind. It was pandemonium, if she'd be asked. And she wasn't up for a sequel.

"Oh, yeah. No, I didn't. As a matter of fact, Chaeng and I have talked about it this morning. And she told me to invite you and Jisoo, if you're interested and..."

"Jisoo has to be somewhere tonight. That's what she told me," Jennie interjected.

"She has a date?" Lisa asked, looking shocked and distracted.

"Not really a date but kind of like that," Jennie answered. "She's usually a busy person, actually."

"What about you?" Lisa asked.

"What about me?" Jennie asked back.

"Don't you have a date or something?" Lisa asked. "It's Valentine's Eve. A lot of people go out on dates on Valentine's Eve."

"I already have a date later, Lili," Jennie said and smiled. "You invited me to a party tonight, remember?"

"Oh, yeah," Lisa muttered and smiled from ear to ear but quickly turned serious. "But don't you have plans for tonight prior to when I invited you, though? Or tomorrow, maybe?" she asked.

Curiosity was getting the best of her. Because how could someone as mindblowingly beautiful as Jennie didn't get to have a date on a special day? Or any non-special days, for that matter? That didn't make sense to Lisa. Because if it was her, she'd probably take Jennie anywhere for a date. She'd take her to places that Jennie had never been to. Because that's what Jennie deserved. And because that's what Lisa really wanted to do.

"I think it's going to be weird if I'll go out on a date by myself on a Valentine's Day, don't you think? I mean, yes. People do that and that doesn't make them any less valuable and everything, but I'd rather not," Jennie said.

"What? Really? No hot chaebol guys asking you, begging you, even, to be their date? That's...that's weird," Lisa ssaid, shaking her head in disbelief.

"Why is it weird?" Jennie asked, chuckling.

"Because you're beautiful, Nini. Women like you are capable of making the world to kneel down on your feet. And I think those chaebol men out there are either just too stupid or blind or cowards to not even see that and ask you out. That just doesn't make sense to me," Lisa answered.

"Hey, you're beautiful, too. And cool. Guys usually dig that. But I don't see any cool, artistic guys hovering around you like bees, trying to impress you and win you over. Are there?" Jennie retaliated.

"Touchè," Lisa said, laughing. "But for the record, though. I don't like the idea of 'guys hovering around' me 'like bees.' It kind of gives off the idea that they're invading my personal space and I value my personal space more than anything. I'm quite a private person, you know?" she continued.

"Sadly, I know what you mean about invasion of personal space. I get that a lot because of who I was born from and what I was born to," Jennie said.

"And you still won't tell me about that part of you, right?" Lisa asked.

"I'd rather not, Lili. I mean, not now, at least. I don't want to scare you or anything," Jennie replied, looking apologetic.

She wasn't too keen to tell Lisa that she was Jennie Ruby Jane Kim. Sole heiress of the Kim Group and would lead a conglomerate that consists of the most powerful and influential people in South Korea. That part of herself scared her the most, whenever she thinks about it at night. The responsibility that her late father have left her was too huge and heavy, that it constantly gave Jennie the jitters and all the other unnecessary thoughts and feelings most of the time.

"No, it's okay. I understand," Lisa said and finally turned the key on the ignition. "So, will you come with me tonight to the party?" she asked Jennie. "Please?"

And maybe that was the reason why Jennie liked to be around Lisa. Lisa's calm demeanor have been keeping her sanity intact, allowing her to throw away her defenses and let her be herself. Lisa's normalcy have been keeping her from drifting away from herself, away from the reality. Just like gravity. She needed someone like Lisa to constantly pull her back, just in case she went unmoored towards the cacophony of her own world. And honestly? How could she ever say no to Lisa when those soft, round eyes of hers were practically begging her to say yes?

"I'd be glad to. But I can't go wearing this and smell like a walking barbecue, though," Jennie said.

"Exactly why we're going to Ikseon-dong," Lisa said as she smoothly maneuvered the Impala away from the quiet neighborhood of Nogosan and the bustling district of Hongdae.

"Why? What's in Ikseon-dong?" Jennie asked curiously.

Jennie haven't been to Ikseon. She haven't to the places that Lisa was interested at. And Jennie wanted to explore Lisa's interests. She wanted to be part of Lisa's world that she was more than willing to stand for more than an hour, while eating a platter of meat on a drum-container, inside a smokey old galbi house, and went out smelling like a walking barbecue. The things people do for love.

Because she was now certain that she's in love with Lalisa Manoban. Jennie realized that when she was inside her hotel room in Paris, while looking at the Eiffel Tower from her window. She had never fully understood why the world would literally and figuratively fall in love in Paris, until it finally hit her.

"It's an 80's themed party. We need to wear retro. And there's this vintage store in Ikseon called Vintage Bonnie. Plus, I'm seriously craving for macaroons and mandu," Lisa said.

"But we just had two platters of meat, Lili! Oh my god!" Jennie said and laughed out loud.

"You know what I realized whenever I'm with you?" asked Lisa in a very serious tone.

"What?" Jennie asked between her giggles.

"That I'm always hungry when I'm with you," Lisa said bitterly.

"And why is that?" Jennie inquired but still couldn't contain her giggles.

"Because you're too good to be true and I can't have you," Lisa said seriously, without even looking at Jennie, who went still and red in