Chapter 8
Lisa's POV
"What happened, Jen?"
Jennie looked at me with a confuse look "What do you mean, what happened?"
"We lost communication. We were okay then suddenly you never contacted me again."
"I lost my phone and never got the chance to recover your number. I'm sorry."
"Mommyyyy!" Gab waved at them while she's riding a carousel
"Smile, Gab!" Lisa took a picture of the little girl using her phone
"I thought you realised that you don't have anything to do with me." Lisa looked at Jennie "Tell I am wrong."
"Completely wrong, Lisa." She said looking back at Lisa "I thought I would never see you again."
"Well, I'm here now." Lisa gave her companion a sweet smile
"For how long? You need to go back to Jeju."
Lisa saw the worry in Jennie's eyes "I'll stay here as long as you want me here."
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Third Person's Pov
"Let's make a deal." Lisa announced
"What deal, mommy?" Gab asked
"If you and mommy Jen win, I'll buy you whatever toy you want but if I win.. I'll sleep in your house for tonight."
Jennie put her hands on her waist "Seriously, Lisa?"
"It's a deal!" Gab squealed in excitement
Lisa and Gab shook hands.
"Wait! How about my say to your deal?" Jennie protested
"Don't worry, mommy." Gab tapped her mother's forearm "We'll win this one."
Lisa and Jennie shook their head, can't believe that they are talking to a five year old girl.
Lisa and Jennie looked at each other before she began to play basketball in the arcade.
"Go, mommy Lisa!" Gab cheered that made Jennie frown while playing
"Yah! Gab! You should cheer for me!" Jennie complained
"She wants me to sleep in your house, that is for sure." Lisa winked at Jennie
Jennie groaned not because of Lisa's antics but because Lisa is winning.
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"You two cheated on me." Jennie complained at her two companions "You planned this, yeah?" She asked Lisa
They are walking back to their car, Lisa carrying Gab while Jennie is carrying the toys they bought for Gab and Chaesoo's son.
"More on, Gab planned that deal." Lisa high fived Gab then they laughed
"I'm sorry, mommy." Gab said to Jennie "I just want to spend more time with mommy Lisa."
Jennie sighed and patted her daughter's head "I understand, baby."
They reached Lisa's car and they drove back to the Kim's house.
"We're home!" Gab happily yelled
Chaesoo, V and Mrs. Kim welcomed them with smile.
They turned the tv off and went to the new family.
"Did you have fun?" V crouched in front of Gab then tapped the kid's head
"Yes, uncle! Mommy Lisa brought us to the arcade and she bought me and Nathan new clothes and toys!" She excitedly said
Rosé went to her cousin who is standing next to Jennie "You already spoiled your daughter."
Lisa smiled, hearing Gab as her daughter "Can't blame me."
Jennie faked a cough "Uh, Lisa will sleep here tonight."
Jisoo smirked "That fast?"
Jennie glared at her sister "These two made a deal that I can't say no and I won't explain it to you guys."
"I need to go now, I need to get some stuffs." Lisa announced
After she bid her goodbye to everyone, Jennie accompanied Lisa to her car.
"Thank you for making Gab happy." Jennie genuinely smiled "Thank you for making me happy."
"A hug will do." Lisa spread her arms
Jennie scoffed before she hug Lisa "Text me if you're on your way back here."
"Give me your new number first." Lisa giggled, hugging the kitten tightly
They stayed in that position for awhile.
"I really need to go now, Nini."
Jennie pulled away from the hug "Give me your phone."
Lisa handed her phone to Jennie.
"There!" Jennie saved her number to Lisa's phone "Drive safe, Lili."
"It really feels good hearing that from you."
Jennie laughed "Go now, Lili."
Jennie was caught off guard when Lisa stepped forward and kissed her forehead.
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"What are you cooking, mom?" Gab asked
"I'm cooking mommy Lili's favorite." Jennie answered "Help auntie Rosé to prepare the table, mommy Lili texted me that she's on her way here."
"Really?" Gab jumped up and down "I'll help auntie now." She then went to the dining room
Jennie shook her head on how her daughter acted.
"She really loves Lisa."
"Hmm. I smell my favourite kimchi fried rice." Someone spoke and snaked her arms around Jennie's waist from the back
"Lili! You startled me!" Jennie slightly punched Lisa's arm
Lisa rested her head on Jennie's shoulder "You cooked my favourite?"
"Yes, I just thought to do you a favor."
"You don't really have to but thank you, Nini." She kissed Jennie's head "I'll court you, Nini."
"Lili.." Jennie's surprised to hear that from Lisa
"I'm not asking for your permission, Nini. I'll court you whether you like it or not."
"We'll talk later, okay?"
"Aww. How sweet." Jisoo cooed while taking a picture of the two "Look at your mommies, Gab."
Lisa removed herself from Jennie and smiled awkwardly at the whole Kim family who were staring at them.
"Lisa, can we talk?" Mrs. Kim said
Lisa looked at Jennie first before she followed Jennie's mother.
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"What are your intentions to my daughter, Lisa?"
"Pure and sincere, Mrs. Kim." Lisa politely answered "I like your daughter."
"Even if she has a daughter?"
They are in the garden, sitting on a bench.
"Yes, Mrs. Kim. Gab is a lovely kid, she caught my heart with her charm. She reminds me of my daughter."
"We're not rich, Lisa. You see, Jennie just came from an average family."
"I don't really care about that, Mrs. Kim. Just like Jennie, I also worked hard before I got what I have now. After the accident happened to my life, I had a hard time recovering from it, I started from nothing, from zero."
"Don't hurt my daughter, Lisa. Her ex-boyfriend Kai cheated on her, their father left us for another woman and I don't want her to experience another heart break again."
"Count on my words, Mrs. Kim." She held the old woman's hand "I will take care and love Jennie and Gab."
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"Lisa, when will you officially take over the company? The board of members kept on asking me about it." Rosé opened up a topic while they are having their dinner
"Maybe next week. I just need to fix some things before meeting them."
"Have you found a new secretary?" Rosé asked again
"I have someone that I want to hire but I don't think she'll agree with it." She glanced at Jennie "She's busy running her boutique and being a mommy to Gab."
Jennie almost choked the food she's eating "M-me? You want me to be your secretary?"
"I'm hoping but I understand if you can't." She plastered an assuring smile
"I really want to but my little business needs me. I'll just help you to find a perfect secretary."
Lisa shook her head in disapproval "No need, Nini."
"It's V's summer vacation, why don't you hire him instead?" Jisoo suggested
"I'm not fit for that job, eonni." V said
"I'll guide you." Lisa said "I don't want to hire an stranger, it will be better if I'll get someone I know."
"Lisa is right, besides you said that you want to buy a new camera, right? You can buy it with your own money." Jisoo said, convincing her youngest sibling
"Ow, I remembered when we were in Jeju, Jennie said that you're also into photography?"
"Yeah, I want to capture precious moments." V answered "Are you also into photography?"
"She is." Jennie answered on behalf of Lisa "You remember the photos of me that I showed to you last week? Lisa was the one who took those photos."
"Your soon to be secretary slash brother-in-law and you will get along." Rosé winked at Lisa
Their dinner was filled with laughter and joy. Something that Lisa missed so much.