The Promised [Jenlisa FF]

Part 11

Monday morning came bright and early, but not early enough for Jennie. Sunday had been a long exhausting day – one that had come after a long, exhausting Saturday night. Lisa had been right. Convincing Teddy that staying with her and Taehee was for the best had been relatively easy. Once he was discharged from the hospital, Lisa had helped get him settled and then went back to the hotel to packing his things and bringing them to the house. Teddy had insisted on joining them in the dining room for the dinner that had been a prepared by a group effort, and that was the time that Jennie's contract had been finalized. She officially worked as a contractor for the best design firm in the country. The money had been more than adequate, and Teddy terms had been reasonable. Lisa had left early, giving her a slow, delicious kiss, citing the need for both of them to get some sleep. Jennie didn't blame her. She had barely been able to keep her eyes open as it was. But today was another day. Today she started her new job, working with Lisa. Jumping out of bed, Jennie put on her robe and practically skipped to the bathroom.

Thirty minutes later, Jennie was back in the room, getting dressed for the day. Knowing that parts of the mansion were still under construction, she didn't think a dress would be appropriate, but she still wanted to look professional. Deciding on a pair of tan dress pants and a black, red and tan sequined shirt, she donned her flats. From what she had been told, the mansion was just that – a mansion. So high heels would not suffice for the walking she was going to do today. Pulling her hair up into a sleek bun, she applied a light coat of makeup, finishing with a dusting of pink gloss on her lips. With one last appraisal, Jennie was ready to face the day.

Heading for the kitchen, Jennie could smell the wonderful aroma of coffee. Sometimes she thought that the smell of coffee was the only thing that got her up in the morning. To think that someday soon the only way she would have that smell was if she got up and made it herself was kind of sad. She had been waking up to that smell her entire life. Maybe she'd get one of those pots with a timer, she thought, smiling to herself. Now that she had a job, she could afford some of those things.

Pushing open the door to the kitchen, she was surprised to see both her mother and Teddy bent over their cups, deep in conversation. They didn't notice her as she entered, so Jennie cleared her throat, trying to politely announce her presence. Jumping back, they both looked guiltily at Jennie. Teddy was the first one to find his voice. "Uh, good morning, Jennie. I trust you slept well?"

Smiling at them both, she nodded her head. "Yes, Teddy, I slept very well. And it looks like you two are well rested."

"Here, Jennie. Have a seat, I'll get you a cup of coffee. Teddy and I were just reminiscing." Taehee said, blushing brightly as she stood up.

"Jeez, Mom. Relax. I am more than old enough to get my own cup of coffee. And would you stop with the blushing. It's not like I caught you guys doing the wild thing right here on a kitchen stool." Remembering having done something very close to it just over twenty-four hours ago, it was now Jennie's turn to blush.

"Jennie Kim," Taehee cried, not sure whether to laugh or die of embarrassment. "Sometimes, young lady, I think you sit up nights thinking of things you can say that will embarrass me." Noticing that Teddy was turning a new shade of red, Taehee was even more embarrassed - until she noticed his chest vibrating in an attempt to contain his laughter. "Okay, Hongjun, you don't have to hold it in. I assume you thought that was funny."

Letting it go, Teddy laughed until he had tears rolling down his cheeks. "I'm – I'm sorry, Taehee, Jennie. But really, she's such a breath of fresh air. I can't remember the last time I met someone who just tells it like they see it. It's just so damn amusing." Wiping the tears from his eyes, he sighed, regaining his composure. "So, I see you're ready for work, Jennie. And I must say, you look very presentable."