Play Along And Win Me Over (JenLisa )

2: [LALISA MANOBAN]

LISA'S POV

Morning arrived, and the familiar chime of my alarm pulled me from sleep. I stretched lazily before dragging myself out of bed, beginning my usual routine.

Hi, everyone! I'm Lalisa Manoban, 21 years old. I live my life like any normal person-or at least that's what I let people believe. I graduated with two degrees: Business and Photography/Architecture. Some might say I'm a genius for completing them so young, but I just call it efficient.

I speak six languages fluently, thanks to my frequent travels for business. By day, I run a photography studio-L-STUDIO, the top photography studio in South Korea. But beyond that, I have another identity, one that few know about. Hehe.

My parents allowed me to pursue an arts degree, but only under one condition-I had to manage our family businesses. Of course, I accepted. Handling responsibilities while still doing what I love? Easy.

Just as I was about to prepare for the day, loud knocking echoed from my front door.

"Laliiiiiii!" A familiar voice called out, not even bothering to wait for an invitation.

Rolling my eyes, I chuckled before walking over and opening the door.

"Baby Laliiiii!" she squealed, throwing herself into my arms.

I laughed, catching her effortlessly. "Hi, my baby Chipmunk," I greeted, ruffling her hair.

Yes, baby Chipmunk. She's older than me but acts like the biggest baby ever. We've been inseparable for years, more like sisters than friends. She's the gentlest soul I've ever met, and I'd protect her with my life if needed.

"Aishhh! Stop messing up my hair, Lali!" she huffed, only to smile right after. Before I could react, she kissed my cheek, and I returned the gesture.

"What brings you here, Chipmunk?" I asked, stepping aside to let her in.

She strolled in like she owned the place, already making herself at home. "We have a get-together with the packs tonight," she announced, grabbing a snack from my fridge.

I sighed. "I'll have to pass tonight, Baby Chipmunk. I have a business meeting with a new investor from Japan."

She pouted. "Right, the Miss P thing. You know, I'm really proud of you, baby Lali. Even though you become another person when you're Pranpriya," she giggled, nudging me.

I smirked. "Yeah... I have to. But honestly, I love photography. Exploring my interests while handling business is the best of both worlds."

She was about to respond when my phone rang.

KRRRIIIINNNGGG!

Sighing, I grabbed my phone and checked the screen-Cuby.

I answered the call. "Hi, Cuby, what's up?"

On the other end, my secretary-slash-right-hand, Son Chaeyoung, spoke in her usual professional tone. "Miss P, the meeting is set at LM Diner, 4:30 PM."

I sighed dramatically. "Cuby, you don't have to be so formal. It's just me here."

She scoffed. "Yeah, yeah... Whatever. Oh, and Monkey, wear your formal attire. I still have to prepare the documents we'll need."

Before I could respond, she hung up. Typical.

I turned back to Chipmunk, who was now munching on chocolate.

"You have a long afternoon ahead, Baby Lali," she teased. "And please, stop scaring people when you're in Priya's mode! Hahaha!"

I grinned. "No promises," I winked.

Checking the time, I grabbed my coat and headed for the door. "Feel at home, Baby Chip. I gotta go. Bye-bye!"

Just as I stepped out, I called back over my shoulder, "HAVE FUN WITH THE PACKS WITHOUT ME AND CUBY!"

I shut the door behind me and made my way to another unit-the one where I kept my tailored suits for my Pranpriya meetings. Soon, Cuby would come to fetch me, along with my bodyguards.

Another deep sigh escaped me.

Time to become Pranpriya.