Make It With You

30

Paris, France

Jisoo**

Our group arrived and checked into the Hôtel Ritz Paris. When I say group, I mean Monique with her family, Mina and Sana, and us-Blackpink.

As usual, we all paired up into our rooms. Monique's parents, along with the kids, immediately set out to explore Paris and go on a shopping spree, while Mina and Sana happily tagged along with them.

I couldn't help but notice that my girlfriend had been avoiding me since the whole "marriage" conversation at dinner. Well, not exactly avoiding me, but she was definitely keeping herself busy with work and other tasks.

Like today. She gathered us all to brief us on the extra work we had to do. Paris Fashion Week was just around the corner, and as in London, I'll be representing Dior, Jennie for Chanel, Lisa for Celine, and Rosé for YSL. On top of that, Lisa had a photoshoot and interview for Celine, while I would be doing the same for Dior.

Once the briefing was over, she quickly said her goodbyes, kissed me, and mentioned she had some meetings to attend.

"Unnie, are you and Monique unnie fighting?" Jennie asked, a hint of concern in her voice.

"No, no. We're fine," I replied, trying to brush it off quickly.

"Are you sure?" Lisa added, a little worried.

"Yeah, I'm fine. She's just a bit busy lately," I explained, though I wasn't entirely sure I believed it myself.

Rosé, always observant, chimed in, "Monique unnie seems off."

"She's just stressed and tired," I reassured them with a smile. "Don't worry about it."

Time flew by, and soon we were on our way to Milan, Italy. Monique's parents decided to fly directly to Boston with the kids, Mina, and Sana, while Joseph stayed with us-well, with Rosé, until we reached the U.S.

In Milan, it was the same routine as Paris and London. I was representing Dior, Jennie for Chanel, Lisa for Celine, and Rosé for YSL. We were all going to be featured in one of Italy's most renowned fashion publications-Vogue Italia. After the usual photoshoots and interviews, Monique had an interview scheduled with Wall Street Italia. On top of that, Lisa had a photoshoot and interview lined up for Bvlgari.

Once the work was wrapped up, Monique kissed me goodbye again, then rushed off. Everyone looked at me, even Joseph. I just shrugged it off, trying to play it cool.

"Don't worry too much," Joseph said, trying to reassure me. "My sister tends to overthink and stress herself out, and then she acts like a jerk to you, Jisoo." He chuckled. "Do you want me to kick her ass?"

I laughed. "Thanks, Joe, but I'm okay."

He winked at me. "On a serious note, she's definitely in love with you."

"I know," I replied, my heart warming. "And I'm in love with her, too."

After our commitments wrapped up, the couples decided to explore Milan and enjoy some dinner together. Since my girlfriend was nowhere to be found-likely swamped with work-I decided to rest in our room and let the happy couples enjoy their time. It seemed like the right choice for now.

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Monique**

I know I've been acting like a jerk with Jisoo lately. How can I tell her that I'm not ready for marriage? Don't get me wrong, I love her more than anything and I never want to lose her, but marriage feels like it's too early for me. I don't know how to explain that without hurting her. I'm just not good with words. So instead of talking to her about it, I've been avoiding her, keeping myself busy. God, I miss her.