Phantom Regret

Chapter Nineteen: Suffer

Jennie

In the start, letting her go didn't startle me. Because I felt relieved, I felt free, like I regained my independence back, but everything came crashing down when my parents decided to make an arranged marriage between me and Woobin. They had debts and he was their only way out.

Of course, I can tell Lisa that the man I was with, wasn't the one I loved or wanted to spend the rest of my days and nights with. But there wasn't anything she can do about it.

Woobin wasn't bad, he had his moments of peace, at other times, he would argue with me until I give in and do what he wants. But, maybe I can ease my parents' pain.

Maybe it's worth it.

I didn't feel like I was worth anything anymore..

Lisa will guess my reasons.

But she really didn't know any of the things they put me through.

She's better off without me.

Lisa

"You're giving me more reasons to fall in love with you and I can't..".

Her words ran through my head like a time machine. I clenched my jaw and rode my bike faster, not for once hesitating to narrow my eyes at the road and at the wind. Even though my mind told me to turn around and run away, my heart took me back to the same bar that her boyfriend owned.

Just as I expected, Woobin and the men in suits, laughing with each other.

Fucking bastards.

I pretended to not be listening as they spoke to one another and walked to the familiar zone or section. I followed after them and tried to hide while trying to listen carefully.

"Poor girl is dreaming of a prince to keep her at peace, but doesn't know that the man she's dating is a monster himself".

"Monster is an understatement, I can do much more". Woobin laughed, "Much worse".

"You told us she's good in bed". One of the men chuckled.

I was so disgusted.

"There is nothing like her sex--".

"Look what we got here". A manly voice spoke from behind me as I felt something cold on the back of my neck, "And don't try to move, I will shoot you to the fucking ground, princess".

A man pushed me inside the room that was full of men and Woobin, with him sitting there, my blood started boiling.

"Lisa". He wickedly smiled.

"Woobin". I gritted my teeth.

"Seems like you heard something that wasn't meant to be heard". He got up and rubbed the back of his neck, "Now what am I going to do with you? Or, what are we going to do with you?". Once he said that the men around him started laughing, with lustful looks in their eyes.

"With legs like that, I think I can take her". A bald man who was covered in tattoos spoke.

And instead of being frightened or scared. I sarcastically smiled, "Are you sure you can handle my foot kicking your balls?".

He had his fist ready, but none of them daunt me.

"Watch your damn fucking slutty mouth!". The man got up but Woobin stopped him and smiled, "Don't waste your energy on this broken-hearted woman".

What?

He walked closer to stand in front of me, "You think I'm dumb?".

"The sneaky glances, the smiles you try to hide, or the anger that fires within you when you see us together. You think I don't notice that?".

I clenched my jaw.

"Whatever you and Jennie had, it's fucking dead, Lisa". He devilishly leaned back as I asked, gulping hard, "But why..? Why would you let me in your house?".

"So I can see you suffer". He spat, "Jennie doesn't deserve to be living in the bubble you made for her. She deserves to be here". He motioned around him, "To become our—".

"Fuck you!". I lashed at him.

Woobin's smile fell, "Who the fuck do you think you are, little love bird?".

"Jennie deserves better than this". I muttered, as his eyes darkened, I taunted, "Jennie deserves me".