Keep Holding On (Complete)

Chapter 10

Jennie was thoroughly scrolling Rosé's Instagram account and saw random pictures of the latter. She suddenly noticed that one of Rosé's picture had the same background with Kai's picture. Jennie started getting suspicious.

"I can't stop thinking about Rosé and the guy she's been with. What are they doing here?" Tzuyu asked her friend. "Maybe work," her friend answered. "In the cafe?" Tzuyu asked in disbelief. "Meetings and conferences are also done in cafes," her friend answered. "What if it's not? What if she's having an affair?" She asked back. "Tss, you're just paranoid," her friend said. "I think my sister should know about this," Tzuyu asserted.

"Mom! You're here!" Jennie excitedly greeted her mom who just arrived. "I brought Kai's favorite. By the way, what time will he be home?" Her mom asked. "He has a business meeting so he'll be late," Jennie flatly replied. "Why does it seems you don't believe that he's having a meeting?" Her mom curiously asked. "Mom, Kai is having an affair again. I saw it on Instagram. The girl's name is Rosé. They are in the same place in the same date," Jennie painfully said. "Who knows it's just a coincidence?" Her mom reasoned out. "Mom, that Rosé called Kai a lot of times," Jennie argued. "C'mon Jennie, you meddled again with your husband's phone. What are you? An investigator?" Her mom blamed her. "What do you want me to do mom? Keep quiet again? Accept all of this?" Jennie fired back. "What do you want to do? Fight with your husband? Jennie, what will you get?" Her mom asked. "Mom, it hurts. He promised that he'll not do it again but here we go again," Jennie said as she started to cry. Her mom sighed. "I don't understand your husband. He always makes promises but breaks at the end. And here you are, still believing in everything. Stop crying my daughter. Nothing will happen if you keep on crying, right? Okay just think this way. He is married to you, you are the wife. Whatever they do outside, your husband will still go home to you. I know Kai loves you. Okay, here's the strategy. Stop crying cause Jennie you're so beautiful. You'll just get wrinkles from that. Fix yourself, put on more lipstick and cook more food that he likes. Give more love to all that he needs so that he'll forget that woman," her mom suggested.

"Lis, what do you think about the flower arrangement?" Irene asked while showing Lisa the setup of the flowers for the party. "I think your mom will surely appreciate this, although I don't know if this fits Rosé's standards," Irene added. Lisa chuckled. "Irene, she's not here for the flowers. She'll be here for me," Lisa confidently said. "Yeah, I know she'll be proud of you and even our loyal guests and customers. I'm sure they're excited too for the reopening of this restaurant," Irene replied. 

Rosé was putting back her clothes on. Kai showed up at her back and kissed her in the neck. "Kai, I need to go," Rosé said while caressing Kai's face. "Stay for awhile please?" Kai pleaded. "We're going to Busan this weekend right? Promise we can have all the time once we get there," Rosé said. "No, Busan is different and today is different too," Kai said seductively while kissing Rosé in the forehead going down to her lips. Rosé kissed him back but stopped. "Kai, that's enough. I'll be late. You know the drill. Lisa will look for me. It's the reopening of their restaurant," Rosé explained. "Why are you in a hurry? She even makes you wait always," Kai reasoned out. Rosé was speechless. What Kai told her made her feel ignored, neglected, and unloved again. Kai kissed her all over again and the heaviness in her heart moved her to kiss him back and they had sex again.

Everyone had started to arrive at the restaurant. "I'm sorry dad can't make it. His appointment could not be cancelled," Lisa's mom said as she arrived with Tzuyu. "You don't have to make excuses for that mom, I already knew it," Lisa replied. "At least you have me and mom," Tzuyu teased her.

Jisoo and Hae-in also arrived at the restaurant. "Guys, you made it," Lisa happily greeted them. "Of course," Jisoo gladly replied.

Lisa was restless waiting for Rosé. "Where's Rosé?" Tzuyu asked Jisoo. "She still have a meeting," Jisoo answered. "Where could she be? She should know," Lisa sadly said. "Maybe she's stuck in traffic," Jisoo defensively said. Tzuyu doubted when she heard it.

"Excuse me, I need to talk to Irene," Jisoo added and walked away. "Maybe Rosé isn't really stuck in traffic," Tzuyu remarked. "What do you mean?" Lisa asked. "There's something you should know..." Tzuyu said but was cut off. "Lis, we can start anytime soon," Irene told her suddenly. Lisa then excused herself.

"Excuse me ladies and gentlemen. Thank you so much for coming out tonight, for making time for us. Lisa and I are super excited and super proud to show you guys a better place to accommodate your dining experience," Irene said happily. "Welcome guys and enjoy the evening. Enjoy the food and enjoy the music," Lisa cheerfully said. Everyone present clapped their hands.

Lisa was tensely waiting for Rosé looking at the entrance. "Where's Rosé?" Her mom asked. "Mom, she said she's stuck in traffic. But I'm sure she's on her way," Lisa sadly said. "But she's very late!" Her mom said disappointedly. "Hon, where are you?" Lisa texted Rosé. 

Party was done and everyone went home. Rosé arrived and walked hastily. She didn't saw Lisa sitting in the corner. "You still bothered to come," Lisa said while drinking her beer. Rosé stopped at the moment she heard Lisa. "Hon, I'm so sorry I'm late. I'm really really sorry. Let's get inside?" Rosé said stuttering.

"Were you really stuck in traffic? Did your car break down? But it's still new. I was calling you, you weren't answering," Lisa confronted her. "Yeah. Now you know how it feels when someone makes you wait," Rosé boldly said.

"Am I hearing it correctly? If I'll call you, you can't be reached. If I text you, there's still no signal. Are you intentionally doing this in this very important day of mine?" Lisa asked in disbelief. "You choose this day to seek revenge?" She added.

"Of course not. I was just busy with work and was stuck in traffic," Rosé calmly said.

"You would never believe me. You always though that I was making excuses to you," Lisa reasoned out.

"So you're saying that I'm making excuses now?" Rosé argued. "You know what, the party is over. You're already late. Why even bother dressing for this? I just want to go home. It's been a long day," Lisa disappointedly said.

"You know, it's much better that this happened. So that you'll understand how it hurts to be neglected," Rose said and left her. "So clearly you're seeking for revenge!" Lisa angrily called out Rosé.

The next day, Rosé and Jisoo was at their office. "Ma'am flowers for you," said the girl who delivered it. Rosé excitedly got it.

"Whom does it came from?" Jisoo asked. Rosé opened the card. Her smile dropped when she read that it's from Lisa. "Hon, these are for the many flowers I haven't sent you. I know, I haven't been the best wife. Hopefully you'll give me a chance to make it up to you. I just want you to know that I love you with all my heart," was what Rosé read. She felt guilty after reading it.

"Your husband is really shameless. Can't be contented," Chahee told Jennie while they're on video call. "Bestfriend, this isn't simple as before. Rosé is also married," Jennie said. "So, that girl is also shameless. They really fit each other. What's your plan?" Chahee asked. "Nothing," Jennie sadly admitted. "Are you crazy? Will you tolerate them? Fight with that Rosé," Chahee suggested. "I'm incapable," Jennie sadly replied. "Then tell her wife about it," Chahee suggested. "I can't do it too," Jennie defeatedly said. "So, what are you going to do? Just keep quiet?" Chahee asked. "Maybe that's the best thing I can do. Mom is right, my husband still goes home to me. That's the most important thing, right? That he still loves me," Jennie asserted. "You believed your mom? Of course she will side him coz Kai gives her money. C'mon Jennie, please rethink. He is always doing that to you. Stop being a martyr. Please think about yourself this time," Chahee advised.