A Second Chance (Jenlisa)

Chapter Seven

After what it seemed like forever, the plane finally landed at JFK international. Henry finally fell asleep after being cranky for a couple hours, but who could blame him? It was a long flight. Jennie felt horrible putting him through it, but she knew it wasn't going to happen often.

Jennie headed towards baggage claimed when she saw those familiar eyes waiting for her with balloons. Jennie approached Jisoo and hugged her as she pushed the stroller with the other hand; she was a master at multitasking.

"Jendeukie! I missed you so much!" Jisoo said squeezing her into a tight hug. "My sweet boy is asleep, my God he's gotten so big"

"I missed you too Unnie, feels surreal being back" Jennie said exhausted and looked at Henry who was fast asleep. "He was cranky a few hours ago, but ended up falling asleep"

"Come on, let's get going" once they got their luggage, they got into a taxi. Jennie had forgotten about the heavy traffic in New York, that is the one thing she didn't miss. But overall she was excited to be back.

Once they got to Jisoo's place. They got settled and had dinner together. Jennie put Henry to bed and once he was sleep she headed towards the living where Jisoo was waiting for her with some wine.

"So... tell me everything, how's the shrink life, and that guy you told me about, what was his name?"

"Mark" Jennie sat next to her and looked at her. "Work is fine, I loved working there, but I'm excited to be back. I can't wait to see how work will be here" Jennie smiled enthusiastically, Jisoo just simply looked at her expecting more than that answer. "What is it Unnie? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"You only answered one of my questions Jen. What's the deal with that Mark guy"

"There's really no deal Unnie, we're just friends. We've been friends for a while" Jennie said while taking a sip from her wine. Jennie laughed when Jisoo gave her an obvious look.

"You don't sleep around with a friend unless there's something going on" Jennie laughed and looked at Jisoo

"The only thing going on is that we're both adults that have needs. It was just sex Unnie"

"I'm sure it was just sex for one of you, but I'm sure for the other one it was more than that"

"Well, whether it was or not, that doesn't matter anymore. I'm here, and he's back in New Zealand"

"Whatever it was, I'm just happy to see you happy Jen. You deserve nothing but to be happy. Just be careful and don't get pregnant, unless you want Henry to have a baby brother or sister" Both of them laugh at the comment Jisoo made. Minutes later Jennie gave Jisoo a more serious look

"Henry is a handful, I don't think I can handle having another one"

"Well I'm glad, I'm glad to have you guys back. I missed you so much"

They caught up while drinking wine and laughing remembering things from the past. But Jennie's mood took a 360 when Jisoo asked a simple question.

"Have you heard anything about her?" Jisoo looked at Jennie not know how she would react with that question. Jennie simply looked down and said

"No.... And it's better that way" Jennie said after a few moments of being silent. "After I signed the divorce papers, I decided to cut all ends with her"

"So, she you never told her?"

"No Unnie, and it's better that way" Jisoo sighed.

"What happens if one day you bumped into her?"

"Nothing is going to happen Unnie, I'm going to continue living my life, just like she decided to do it without me" Jennie got up and looked at Jisoo. "I'm beat from the flight, I'm gonna call it a night. Thanks for everything Unnie"

"You're welcome, you know I'm here" They both got up and hugged one another. Following that, Jennie for up and went up to her room.


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Jennie's POV

I went to the room where Henry and I were staying as fast I as could. I closed the door behind me and closed my eyes trying to calm down.

That familiar feeling was coming back. It had been a while since I haven't had an anxiety attack. I had learned how to control them, but this one was inevitable. I hadn't felt like this in years; I knew what it was triggering it.

I hadn't thought about Lisa in years now; I had learnt to block her away. But I knew soon or later I would hear about it like had heard about her from time to time of time.

Last time that I heard about her was around when Henry was about to be one. I heard that she was in a serious relationship with Rosé they were the 'it' couple. Everyone was talking about them, but I didn't care. I only care about my son; he was the only person I cared about.

It was hard at first to not think about her. It pained me every time I used to hear about her or see her on social media. She seemed so happy. I felt like all those years we were together didn't exist for her.

Once I knew the divorce was finalized, I knew nothing had me tied to her any longer. I told myself that I was going to move on with my life and try to be happy. I was still young; I could still fall in love with someone and live a happy life.

I'd be lying if I had not thought about giving Mark a chance. He was a sweet, caring, and handsome guy. That is why I decided to start sleeping with him in the first place. I was attracted to him that's for sure, but could I be capable of loving him? That was the question that I always asked myself.

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Few months passed and Henry and I got settled after getting out our apartment. Jisoo said that we could stay with her for as long as we wanted, but I didn't want us to intrude her and her husband's space, especially now that they were expecting their first child. I was so happy that Jisoo was having a child of her own, she always loved kids. I couldn't help remember when I found out I was pregnant with Henry; it was one of the happiest days of my life when I found out.

Henry finally had gotten into a routine living in New York, he definitely loved going to Central Park, just like I did.

I loved my new position at work. I was still seeing some patients but it was more on a management position. My partner wanted me to oversee the place more than seeing patients, but I told him the only way for me to take the spot was to still see some patients. I loved seeing patients, it brought peace and serenity, although some of them were a little much.

One day I was off so I picked up Henry from daycare early and took him to the park. We were having ice cream sitting on a bench.

"How was your day today baby?"

"We leahn some numbahs mama" I smiled at him when he started counting

"Wow baby, you're so smart" I caressed his hair. I waited until he finished his ice cream then headed towards the playground.

I sat on a bench that was just across from the slide. I smiled as I saw him interacting with other kids his age. I was surprised to easily he had adapted to a new place, new culture, and new people.

I laughed at bit and kept a close eye when I saw him playing with this little girl. He was such a little flirt and whispered, "Of course, I know who you got that from"

I watched him played a bit more and once I noticed he was started to get tired I went up to him, I got down to his height.

"Ready to go baby?" He simply knotted and when I got up and took his hand and as I looked up, I felt like I was going to pass out.

I tried my best to stay calm, but I couldn't. My heart started beating out so fast it felt like it was going to pop out of my chest. I don't know what to do or what to say, I simply just froze. I don't know how long I stayed like that, but I little hand tugging onto my pants brought me back to reality when I head the following words.

"Who's that mommy?"





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