Chapter 8

Lisa's arm was wrapped around Jennie's shoulder as they walked inside the mansion. The latter assisted the tall woman until they reached her bedroom. "Wait for me here. I'll be back in a minute." she said before leaving her alone in her own room.

A naughty smile curved into Lisa's lips. Her wounds are not that severe. In fact she's already used to fighting. And the cut on her lips is just small. But since Jennie look so overly worried to her she acted really hurt. It's her chance to finally touch her, why would she let it pass right? Wicked ideas started sparkling one by one on her mind.

Jennie returned later with a small basin, a small washcloth and a small medicine box. She put them in a small table and sat beside her. She soak the washcloth on the water and squeeze it before she  dabbed it on her wounded lips.

"Ouch! Don't press it too hard."

"Omo~ Mianhae." Jennie smiled wryly and bit her bottom lip. "D-Does it hurt a lot?"

Lisa nodded like a child.

"It's your fault! Why'd you have to hit that bastard back?" she blame her.

"He was harassing you. I just can't let him do that to you!"

She sighed."Thank you for saving me."

"It's nothing. I think it was my mission to save the damsels in distress." They both laughed. "Why did Jisoo Unnie left you anyway?"

"Someone called her so she went out for a bit."

"If given a chance that it was I who you're having a date with, I will never let you leave my sight. Especially after that sexy dance you did."

Jennie immediately lowered her head and blushed profusely. Her hands were shaking while getting the tube of ointment and a cotton swabs on the medical box. She keeps on avoiding her eyes that were staring at her darkly while attending her wound on her eyebrow. Lisa couldn't take it any longer. She took a hold of her hand.

"Jennie, look at me." That's when she looked at her eyes. "I think I'm falling for you..."

"L-Lisa..."

"I'm not kidding."

Jennie slapped her hand. "If this is about your offer, my answer is still no! And don't you dare use your charms on me. It won't work."

She stood up and quickly move to walked out of her room. Lisa followed her. When she reached her near the door she immediately jailed her in her arms, her mouth went down on hers, kissing her passionately. She tried to push her but she was ready with her defense. Until she felt her stopped fighting back. Her hands that were on her stomach are now gripping on the collar of her plaid polo shirt. When she dipped her tongue inside her mouth, she moaned, slow and deep.

Lisa knew that if she lay her down on the bed, she could easily have her. And nothing could break the sensual at that moment. But for some unknown reason, she didn't want to take advantage of the situation. She didn't want to just take advantage of the woman like what she was planning to do a while back. So she did the most honorable thing she could do. She broke the kiss! Even if it means a long and cold night for her.

Jennie stared at her in confusion. Her reddish and swollen lips were still slightly opened. And she took that as another invitation. And she wanted to curse herself. Why did she have to think of being respectable now? She can easily take this woman as of the moment.

"It's late, you should sleep."

Jennie's mouth went open then closed, giving her a deliciously tempting look.

"Go on, Jennie. I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself any longer if you won't leave right now."

She was like she just got awaken from a nice sleep. Her eyelashes fluttered and she looked down. She was about to turn around when she called her.

"Jennie?" she face her again. "Thank you for attending my wounds."

She smiled. "You're welcome."

And then she was gone. Lisa was left alone standing beside the door.

Saturday morning, Lisa was swimming on their pool. Jennie walked in bringing snacks for her. The tall woman got up from the pool when she saw her. With a blushing face, she avoids to look at her way because she was wearing a bikini.

"Is there anything you want more?" she had already placed a clean clothes on Lisa's room for her to change. It surprise her when she suddenly laugh. That's when she realized that her question has a double meaning. Memories from her room the other night flashes on her mind. Heat flow on her body and she felt it all came to her cheeks. "O-Okay, I'll go inside. Just call me if you need anything."

Jennie stopped on her tracks when Lisa spoke. "How long have you been here?"

She faced her again. "Two weeks."

"You haven't taken a day off. Would you like to go home?"

She want to. "I'd love to but I can't. Your grandmother told me to--"

"That's not a problem. Bring me with you."

Her eyes lit up. "Really? You will agree?"

"Why not? Besides, it's been so long since the last time I went to a different place."

She was starting to feel excited and happy that she wanted to kiss her because of happiness. "I'll just change my clothes." she excitedly ran inside the house.

Twenty minutes later they were on the way to Incheon. When they reached Jung District they stopped by at a Lotte Mart to buy some groceries. Lisa volunteered to pay for it.

Her parents were both surprised when she suddenly showed up in their house. They were warmly welcomed by her mother, especially when she introduced Lisa as her boss. Mr. Kim just recently undergo his therapy when they arrived. She talked to his therapist after and felt happy when she learned about her father's fast recovery. That if it will continue, it's not impossible for him to be like what he is before after a month or two.

Her dad was equally happy when he saw her. His eyes has a mischievous glint in them when she introduced Lisa to him. Thankfully he can manage to speak clearly  even though it's slower than the normal.

Lisa was overwhelmed with the warm welcome her parents had shown to her. And while Jennie was observing her that's when she saw how happy she really is. The smile reached her eyes while she was joking with her mother. Even if their lunch was only Doenjjang Jjigae, Japgokbap, gaji namul, kimchijeon and some side dishes, a very simple meal compared to the meals they eat at the mansion, but Lisa still ate a lot.

"Oh, Honey, just one more."

Since Donghwan couldn't move his right arm, Sihyeon feed him. She noticed how Lisa was watching them, a lonely expression on her face. When their eyes met, she smiled. But the woman couldn't hide the sadness in her.

Jennie felt a pinch in her heart. She felt sad for her. She knew that Lisa was envious of her family even if she won't tell her that. And that instant she wanted to go near the woman and give her a hug, if only that would bring real happiness she saw in her earlier.

Just like their bargain, they spent their weekend in there and come back to the mansion on sunday afternoon. After the dinner that night, she was standing alone on the backyard patio.

"You really have a nice home here." says the woman while walking towards her. Both of her hands were at her back.

"Yeah. Daddy was still at his teenage years when he started to save money to built this house. It was done after their wedding. Mommy did the landscape and the interior decoration.

She sighed. "I guess I owe you an apology."

"For what?"

"To all the things I've said. Especially that sugar daddy thing." She couldn't help but to laugh everytime she remembers what she said. The tall woman scratched the back of her head. "I'm really sorry."

"It's okay. That's nothing." she answered with a smile.

"Why didn't you just tell me the truth?"

"You were too angry at me that even if I tell you, you wouldn't believe it. Besides, I'm not the type of person who would bragged about my family problem." she explained.

"You are too protective to your parents."

"Because that's how they are to me." she leaned her back on one of the pillars on their balcony while Lisa sat on the railing. "Did you know that they never let me experienced hardships? They supported all of my dreams. Daddy wanted me to take over our restaurant business . But when I told him that I want to be a teacher, he did not object it. He even offered to lend me money for the Montessori school I want to establish. But..." she stopped and bit her bottom lip.

"What happened?"

She told her about what happened. "But we're still lucky because this house was not included to the things we lost. And I still have some savings left on the bank plus this job your grandmother gave to me. It's just that, we're not the same as before when it comes to wealth. But it's okay. It's not that important." she stared at her. "How about you, what's your story?"

Lisa shrugged her shoulders and avoided her gaze.

"I saw the way you were staring at my parents awhile ago. What's your story, Lisa?"

"My life story is too dull and boring. It will bore you out."

"Why don't you try me? Promise, when I yawn. You can stop."

She smiled. "Nope."

She stood straight and held her hand on the bricks. "Lisa, your grandmother told me a lot things about you. And little by little, I'm starting to find out that she really didn't know you. I know that you were hiding a lot of things in your heart. And I want to know them. I want to know who Lisa really is."

"What for, Jennie? It won't change anything."

"It could lighten the load. It wouldn't be too hard for you to carry the weighed if there's the two of us to carry it." she try to convinced her.

It made her grin. "What is this? Some kind of a share-your-story talk show?" she cocked one of her eyebrows. "Okay, fine, for your own peace of mind. My father married my mother because of a business deal. I was given a life by accident because both of them are busy with their own career. I grew up in the hands of someone who isn't related to my family. When my father died, my mother left me and then my grandmother took me under her wing. But nothing changed. Halmeoni never had time to take care of me. By then, I stopped hoping and decided I don't need anybody."

"Oh, Lisa!" Her heart cried out. It must have been a very lonely childhood for her. She had nothing but bitter memories of how she got ignored by the people she was hoping to get love from.

"Do you still believe in love?"

"Maybe. I still know how to say 'I love you'."

"But do you really mean it?"

Lisa shrugged her shoulders. "Honestly, I don't really know what love is. The girls I had been with tells me that they love me, but I know that it's just because of my name and money. My mom never looked back when she left me. And Halmeoni? She also said she loves me but it's much rare than having raindrops in a dessert when she asks me if how I've been because she's only interested with what happen with my day."

"But she hired me to watched over you everyday."

"Because I'm hard headed and she's scared that I might do something to taint her name. If I'm not like this, she wouldn't even care." she sadly stated.

Jennie caressed Lisa's cheek. She could really feel the hurt that she was hiding inside her. But sadly, she couldn't object what she said.

It was sunday afternoon when they bid farewell to her parents. As usual her mom was emotional. Sihyeon only stopped when Lisa promised her that they will spend every weekend there, which really surprised her.

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Hello, sorry that it took me this long to update this story i got so busy with my work 🙇 Will post the remaining 2 chapters soon 😊