Lost Memories | A Liskook Adaptation

Chapter 19: You Step Forward I Step Back

Taehyung has made reservations at a restaurant in the central part of the city.

It's already past lunchtime, so there aren't a lot of people in the restaurant. Streams of spotlights shine above their heads, and the floor is covered with a thick and soft layer of carpet; the atmosphere is quiet and relaxing.

After Lisa finishes ordering her meal, she rests her chin in her palm and watches Taehyung complete his order.

He's wearing a white shirt and a pair of brown casual pants today. He looks more laid back than when he's wearing the white lab coat at work. Perhaps because his facial features are too refined and he looks well educated, so when he raises his head and places his order with the waitress speaking in his low voice, it's as if the waitress has been affected by his aura, she also talks to him in a low voice and very politely.

Lisa doesn't actually know too much about Taehyung's background. She only knows that his parents are abroad doing research; a literary family. He on the other hand, is a forensic investigator. His pay is not high, and he is not a big spender. But when there are things that he needs to spend money on, he does without frowning; like buying an apartment, car, expensive research equipment and books, donating to disaster fundraisers, treating her to a meal......etcetera. It's obvious that he comes from a family with some wealth.

If they were in ancient time, he would be a prince from a prestigious family who does not seek after fame or fortune.

They don't have anything to say after completing their orders.

On the white stage in the middle of the restaurant, a female pianist is playing on the piano; music flows through the atmosphere like a smooth running river.

Lisa watches for a while, and then turns her head and asks him, "Have you been busy lately?"

"It's alright," Taehyung lays the napkin on his lap. "How about you?"

"Not busy at all," she smiles, "It's always not busy after solving a case. I want to take a good rest."

He also smiles, "You're off tomorrow, where do you want to go?"

Lisa scrapes the silver spoon in her hand across the plate, "I want to visit the police academy. I haven't been there for a long time."

Not only it's been a long time.

She has only been there two or three times after losing her memory; it's been a few years since the last time.

She seems a little sad about it, so Taehyung says gently, "Okay. I'll go with you."

Bal Lisa waves her hand, "You don't have to. I can go by myself."

He shakes his head, "You'd have to take the bus. I'll drive you there."

His tone is determined. Lisa knows that she won't be able to talk him out of it, so she might as well accept his offer. She nods smiling, "Okay. I'll have to trouble you then. Thanks!"

Their dishes arrive. Taehyung doesn't like to talk while eating, and Lisa has gotten used to this, so they eat quietly. Usually, after they finish eating, they would each go home or go back to work; a very efficient lifestyle.

But unexpectedly, after a few bites into their food, he suddenly speaks, "Lisa."

Lisa raises her head.

He puts down his fork and knife, places both of his hands on his lap, and sits up straight. His fair white face is actually blushing slightly. He looks into her eyes. "Ever since I was little, I've always been a boring kind of guy," he says, "I've never had a girlfriend, and I've always planned to stay single for life because I feel that maybe living with someone else is not suitable for me."