DEAR L

Day and Night

LISA

Months passed and every day is a new day. A new day for me not only to take care of my family but also to deal with Jennie's worries and fears.

I always encourage her to go to therapy. I accompany her. We also join our Olivia's session when she has. I don't care if it takes time for them to be ok. And I don't care too if this will be present forever. But honestly, I also get tired. But I just can't give up and I don't want to.

Jennie's becoming more possessive. Sometimes she would just show up at my office and ask me if I had a meeting with some other women. I don't know where I am still getting my patience. All I know is I love her so much and I won't give her a reason to worry about.

Maybe it's really time to ask her now to marry me. Not only because that I love her so much and I want to spend my whole life with her. But also to ease her heart. Maybe we both need this now.

After I talked to my Dad and fixed all my stuff at the office, I messaged her that I'll be picking her up from home and take her out on a date. I never missed a day courting her.

"Hi, babe. How's your day?" She asked me after a long kiss when she got in the car.

"It was a bit emotional. But Dad understood my side. I am not really happy being inside the office. My brother will start training next week for my position. I just promised that I will still monitor the hotel and casino. I am really happy now that he gave me the freedom to choose what makes me complete." I said as I drive.

"Good to hear that. What's important is your happiness, my love. So, what's the plan?" She asked while rubbing my thigh.

"V and I talked already and he's ok with my plan of going back to the radio. Then I'll produce a TV documentary show. What do you think?" Of course, I have to consult with Jennie even if I have told her so many times about this.

"I am so happy for you! Do it. But— but I am just a bit worried that you'll be exposed too much and women around will—." My Jennie is really worried about this again and again and again.

"I know where to place myself. We can't control the environment, babe. But I can always control myself. I love you and that's enough reason not to hurt you. I love you and I won't cheat on you." I am really trying to be honest not only to pacify her but to also give her the assurance she needs to feel and hear.

"Easy to say that, Lis." Her eyes are troubled.

"I know. But I know too that I only belong to you. Can I prove it to you forever? Please let me?" And that somehow made her smile.

"Yeah. You never hurt me. I am sorry. I'm just overthinking. Where are we going, babe?" She asked.

"It's okay. We'll get through that. We're going to your happy place. I want you to really really be happy." I said smiling.

"But I am the happiest already when I'm with you." She said.

"I know. But as promised, I don't want you to forget what you're really destined for." I said and slowly stopped the car.

"Here. I didn't consult you anymore because I know you have to deal with yourself first. Since I already know your taste, here you go. I just hope that you like the new interiors. But we can still change some if you want." And she was surprised to see her restaurant, renovated and ready to open anytime she wants.

She speechless while we're entering her world. Jennie immediately went to the kitchen and she saw some of her old staff and more of new people.

"I love this. But I love you more, Lisa. Thank you! Thank you so much!" She then embraced me in front of them.

"I love you." Wrapped her tighter.

"Chef, what's for our soft opening and when?" They welcomed the master chef and the owner herself.

Jennie just giggled and wiped her tears of joy.

"Maybe after our wedding? Let's plan out the opening soon. I am so excited!" Jennie's like a kid.

Wait.

Wedding. Is she already dropping some hints that I should make a move? I am always ready. It's just that we still have to face our one major problem when it comes to our wanted wedding.

We left the restaurant and she's not aware that it's in my plan to go to her parents now. She's mad the moment we arrived at the gate.

"What are we doing here? I don't want to see them, Lisa." She said while I am waiting for her to go out of the car.

"Come on, babe. We have to face the reality. I'm here with you." I said.

It took ten more minutes for her to join me out. I never complained. I understand everything she's going through.

As usual, we never let go of each other's hold wherever we are. Holding her hand means life to me.

Her dad's at the living area watching a show. Her mother greeted us. Miracle. V is not yet home.

When Mr. Kim saw us. He immediately took a deep breath and just stared at us.

"Good afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Kim. We're not here to make another conflict. As a respect, I am just wishing to inform you something very important." I don't know where I am getting this courage from.

Jennie looked at me and she is clueless.

"Mr. Kim, whether you like it or not, I am marrying your daughter very soon. And no one can ever stop us. We are very sorry if there were times we hurt you. But we can't just take this love that we have for each other for granted.

I love your daughter.

If you wish to come, we would be the happiest couple on earth. But if it breaks your heart knowing that your daughter will marry the person you hate the most, we still understand. But that does not mean we won't get married.

With or without your blessing, I am taking care of your daughter for the rest of my life.

Thank you and have a good night, Mr. Kim." We humbly left the place.

Jennie's mom hugged the both of us and she apologized for everything. She said we have her support.

Jennie has no emotions at all. But I cried while embracing her Mom. I thanked her.

While we're inside the car and driving to pick up Olivia from school, Jennie sobbed.

I just let her cry.

We talked the moment we arrived at our daughter's school. She thanked me for being so brave facing her father. But I couldn't deny that Jennie is still scared of what might happen next. She is frightened of all the memories that happened to us when we intended to get married before.

People may not understand what my girlfriend is going through, but I do. And I will always be here for her no matter what. I am always willing to wait.

She fixed herself when it's time for me to fetch Livi at the school's gate. She doesn't want our daughter to see her crying again. We ate dinner and watched a film to somehow lessen the pain my girlfriend is feeling. I never missed a time telling her how much I love her.

We can't fix people. But we can be their guiding light not only at day but as well as at night.