𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞/𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐣𝐚𝐤𝐞

Ｃｈａｐｔｅｒ 20

The next day, I got ready to meet Mr. Jackson before going back to Korea. I just put on the same clothes I'm going to wear at the airport.

I didn't eat breakfast and went straight to the meeting place. He just updated us about the project and talked a little bit.

We went back to our hotel to get our luggage. We still haven't talked to each other, well I still don't talk to him.

We checked in our luggage as soon as we reached the airport. We just got on time, it's already boarding.

As soon as I sit down, I feel the pain on my back. I tried my best to sit comfortably but my back doesn't know how to cooperate.

"Are you okay?". He noticed me. I just nodded as if I'm okay.

"I'm fine". I said and tried to look okay.

I just went to sleep until we landed. It's already night, 10:00 PM to be exact. I got my luggage and went to the exit.

"Luanne will pick you up?". Jake asked when we were waiting for our service.

"Yeah with Mr. Bak". I simply replied, just then Luanne arrived.

"Oh! Hi Jake!". Luanne hugged him.

"Nice to see you again, Luanne". He smiled at her.

"I will go inside". I said since I can't stand the pain in my back.

He followed me with his eyes until I went inside the car. They talked for a bit, then bid goodbye to each other. I saw him looking at me when the car started moving.

"So... What happened to Australia?". Luanne smirked.

"What is that?". I was talking about the smirk on her face, I shook my head.

"You go to the other country with him, without any chaperone. What do you expect me to think?". I scoffed.

"Then don't think like that". I said.

"Argh! Liv the brat! Just tell me what happened!". She playfully rolled her eyes.

"Stop! I have nothing to tell you". I exclaimed.

"I know there's something, I want to know~". She said and climbed off the car.

I didn't notice that we had already reached home.

"Fine! I will tell you but not now, I'm tired". I said.

I got out of the car and went inside the house.

"How's the trip?". Mom greeted me as soon as I entered.

"It went smooth, my back hurts". I pout, she kissed both of my cheeks.

"Okay, honey. Go upstairs and take a rest". I nodded and went to my room.

I freshen up and go to sleep.

The next day, I took a rest the whole day since I'm excuse at work. I really stayed at home. Tomorrow is the reunion. I tried to get up in my bed to try the dress that Luanne designed.

"I told you to eat, you're getting skinny!". Luanne scolded me.

"Are you eating properly, Liv? I will talk to your secretary to tell me of you're eating prop-"

"Mom! I'm fine, you don't need to do that". I said.

"I'm telling you, Liv! Take care of yourself! You know how weak you are!". Here we go again, she started nagging.

"Okay, okay. I surrender". I put my hands in the air.

"Mom, stop. Look, she still looks beautiful". Their attention goes to my dress.

I turned around and playfully flipped my hair. Luanne and I laughed, Mom can't help herself but to laugh at my action too.

The next day, it's already Friday. I went to work since the reunion will be held at 7:00 PM, so I have enough time later.

"So how's the meetings?". I asked Vivian, she was seated in front of me.

"It's going well, Ms. Liv. There are some minor problems but I have already fixed them. We just need to give them at least 1 week to do that". She explained, I nodded while looking at my computer.

"And guess what! The three big companies decided to go and have a collaboration with us!". My eyes slowly widened.

"What?! Is that true?!". I get up from my seat.

"Yes! It's true, Ms. Liv!". I punched the air with my brightest smile.

"Oh my God!!". I screamed and stomped my feet. I turned around my table and saw her smiling. I went to her and hugged Vivian.

"This will be a big break to us! I'm so happy, thank you for your hard work". I said when we broke the hug.

"It's my job, Ms. Liv. I know how much you sacrificed to your company and I'm happy that I'm there". I suddenly become emotional but I stop it.

"Thank you so much, Vivian". I held her hands and caressed.