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Chapter 13

IRENE

It's amazing how everything I wanted slowly falls as exactly as I planned. First, I found my baby in the Bahamas. Lol. Even how hard she hid from me. I would always find a way to be able to see her. Do you know how ying yang works? Yeah, we have to be together to give balance to each other's life. And though she was really playing hard to get at least I got to achieve my goal to make her tell me what she truly feels for me. Second, after the long-awaited confession, I got her convinced to date me though we don't have the label yet. Maybe it would be too soon to have a label when she was not ready to tell her family about her sexual preference. Those baby steps are vital. I'll take whatever. However slow things may turn out it is still progress to be celebrated.

And yay, I couldn't believe my baby has finally said she would love to come over. She initiated it. I didn't beg for it just what I've been always doing before. And my parents would be delighted to see her around. That was already given. Lisa is their non-biological favorite daughter. Well, I never get envious of it. She's also my best and favorite person. And it makes me happy whenever I can see her bonds with my family. A time well spent with loved ones is something I would treasure forever. Anyway, I know she has a lot of work in the firm, and hanging out with me would be too impossible. Ever since we graduated she really takes everything seriously. I thought she would then find time to get a break from all the years of hard work during her college days. Yet, she got more serious when she joined their family firm. Her grandpa has so many expectations for her. And her schedule is too tight to meet with me or even with our other friends. But she would then come out of nowhere and help me in times of trouble. Yeah, like a total knight in shining armor in a princess' version.

My relationship with her parents is rated as perfect but with her grandpa, that can be considered just uhm civil. I don't really know if he has any comments about me. But I made sure not to ever meet him on several occasions that Lisa invited me. It's either I would join her late at the event or go home early. So there wasn't really a chance to talk to his grandpa alone. Maybe just a glimpse of him.

I still couldn't forget how my baby got punished by her grandpa when she didn't get a perfect score on our long quiz when were high schoolers. Lisa got grounded for two weeks without her phone or access to any platforms. I could only meet her during lunch breaks at the campus. She would go straight to their ancestral house where her grandparents were staying. No chance to hang out after school. All I know is that he's strict and a perfectionist. My baby is always an ace in everything and we always fought for the top spot. But he wanted more from her. I wasn't so sure if there was an issue that his grandkid was hanging out with her academic rival. Lisa isn't the type who would talk in detail. She would just say something about a commotion in their family and his grandpa got mad over something. Then nothing follows. After I met Seulgi things between us got worse. I almost couldn't find Lisa anywhere. It still made me upset about her being busy all the time. I was almost done with her and accepted she prioritized her studies during college days and work when she got one over our friendship. I had no idea she didn't want to see me and Seulgi all lovey-dovey. She would act as if she didn't care about us. But the truth was she would avoid us at all costs. My poor baby, I still feel guilty whenever I think of it.

Lisa managed to be close with Seulgi for a short period of time even though they didn't hang out as much. They could relate to each other. And they also have similarities. They are both friendly and yeah they could really win over anyone's heart because of their charms. Except Lisa is the picky one and a bit of reserve when socializing. She would rather stick with me than talk to other people in any event. While my ex is known for being goofy and a social butterfly.

Prior to going home. I called my mom to inform her that Lisa misses her cooking. And as expected she couldn't help but be excited over the news. When we arrived at home I then announced my presence to my parents.