L THE TYCOON

Careless Dreams VIII

LISA

L: V, where are you? Can you meet me at the fencing studio?

V: Be there in 10. Any problem?

L: Jennie.

V: Oh shoot! Okay. Wait for me.

I can't think clearly. All I knows is Jennie is my best friend and we have been together for almost a year now.
Best friends who make love. Once. It never happened again. I became so shy and hesitant even if I wnat to ask her over and over again.
Best of friends who kiss and act like a couple but never take a step to the next level.
Yes, this fucker becomes so weak when it comes to Jennie Kim.

V came rushing to me as I just finished fencing and about to go.

"Hey! What's up?"
V said.

"I have a problem. A big one."
I said nervously.

"Beer?"
V offered.

I nodded and I drove us going to a chill out bar near the University.

We drank a bottle first before we talked about this it.

"So, what is it with Jennie?"
V asked.

"I- I think..."
I can't finish my sentence. I am really nervous.

"You think what? Come on! Speak!"
My best friend is forcing me.

"I'm in love with Jennie."
I said.

V choked by his beer and puked a bit of it.

"You just realized it now? The fuck. We all thought you're already dating."
He said.

I shook my head.

"Don't give me that look, Lisa. Now tell me what problem do you see with it?"
He asked.

"I'm- I'm shy to tell her. I don't want to lose her.
Sh- she's different from other girls, V.
I mean, the Jennie you all see is different from who I get to see everyday. The way she deals in life is- is just so beautiful."
I am stuttering.

"Shoot! I got you!
Can I ask you something, Lisa?"

I nodded.

"Did- did something happen already to both of you? Oh, what a stupid question. Knowing you, you surely did it with her."
V is too sure.

I cleared my throat.
"Once.
And that's it. Never happened again. I bet she didn't like it. And wait, it's not for you to know!"

"Maybe that's why. Assess your feelings, my friend. Just because you only got her once, doesn't mean you only realize you love her for you to take more from her."
He has a point.

"But I don't care about sex when it comes to Jennie. Would you believe if I tell you all I want is just to see her everyday? Hug her.
Kiss her soft lips and cook for her."
I said.

"Holy sh-!
Right. You're in love!"
V's chinky eyes tried to bend wider.

"I am. And I am
so so nervous."
I said and got interrupted by a call.

"Bye, I have to go. Need to pick up Jennie. Her class has ended. See you!"
I said and put down the money for our bill.

"Whipped!"
V shook his head and smirked.