The Promised [Jenlisa FF]

Part 18

Jennie plopped down into the car seat, neither she nor Lisa having said a word since Dr. Hye-sun had dropped her bombshell. After they started back to the mansion, Jennie caught her breath enough to sneak a look at Lisa. Worried at the look on her face, Jennie couldn't take the silence any longer.

"I'm sorry, Lisa. I think. Actually, I don't know what to say. But I really need to know what you're feeling. Are you upset?"

"I honestly don't know. When she told me it was mine, I just assumed it was. And I was working really hard to come to terms with the situation. But now that we know it's not, I'm not sure what to feel...."

Jennie was hurt that she would be disappointed about this. "Oh...so you are upset. I was kind of hoping you'd be glad that she wasn't having your child. Guess I was wrong."

"Jennie, please don't think that. It was just a shock, you know. Kind of like when you finally accept the fact that you're going to be bald, but then your hairline stops receding."

Smiling at Lisa's analogy, Jennie apologized. "I'm sorry, Lisa. I know this has been a shock. I didn't mean to act like a petulant teenager."

"Hey, no problem. Frankly, that's about how I've felt for the past couple of days - a lot of shock, and a whole lot of cursing at the fates. Now that it's not an issue, I'm just kind of numb. But don't ever think I'm mad at you." Looking towards Jennie, she gave her a grateful smile. "You're the reason I got through this so well. Thank you for sticking by me."

"I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else." Reaching down, Jennie grabbed her hand and squeezed, while looking up into her eyes and smiling a genuine smile. "So, now that the drama's pretty much over, what do you want to do first?"

"My first thought is to sleep for a week." Lisa smiled back.

"That's it? That's the best thing you can think of?" Jennie asked.

"No, that's just my first thought. As you can imagine, I haven't gotten much sleep the last couple of nights. But then..."

"Oh, did you have something in mind?"

"Well, I was thinking about a nap, then a long, romantic night with this woman I know. You should meet her. She's really hot."

"Hot, is she?" Jennie slid over and caressed her arm, burying her head in her neck, slowly licking the bare skin she found there. "Well, that's too bad. I was kind of hoping you'd show pity on me, and finally finish what you started."

"Oh, gosh, Jennie." Lisa dramatically sighed, "I, uh, don't know." Lisa wanted to continue with the teasing, but her tongue was driving her crazy. "Okay, I give. What did you have in mind?"

"Oh, you have no idea. I was thinking," Jennie sucked hard, causing Lisa to suck in her breath, "that you would go and take a nap, and I would do a few things around the office."

"Oh, baby, that can't be all you have in mind."

"Not by a long shot." Sitting back in her seat, Jennie gave a deep sigh, studying her nails. "After I do a few things around the office, I'm going to go home."

"Why would you go home?" Lisa whined, not wanting to let her out of her sight.

"Well, a girl's got things to do when she when she's planning a date with a girl as hot as you. You know, like take a bath, shave, get all dolled up. Plus,2 I'll need to pack a bag, since I have no intention of going home tonight."

Lisa could feel herself growing hard as Jennie talked. She didn't know how she was going to be able to wait until tonight, but she was pretty sure Jennie would make her. And she really didn't mind. She'd been waiting a lifetime for a woman like her, so a few more hours wouldn't kill her. As her cock began to throb in her jeans, Lisa had to rethink that statement. It wouldn't kill her - just make her damn uncomfortable.

As they pulled up in front of the mansion, Lisa quickly put the car in park and pulled her into her arms, kissing her hard. Finally pulling back when she ran out of breath, she smiled into her face, caressing her cheek. "Okay, you win again. You go do what you need to do, but I expect you back here at 7:00. I'll do a little planning, and this time, I promise you they'll be no more interruptions. Just you, me, a bottle of champagne and the whole night in front of us."

"Umm, sounds wonderful. But won't Kai and Krystal expect to be entertained?"

Lisa snorted at that. "Do I look like a tour guide? Kai can take care of himself, and Krystal too, from the looks of things."

"You're right, he can. I couldn't believe the way she just snapped to attention when he opened his mouth. It was incredible."

"Yeah, it was pretty amazing. She either loves her, or she's scared to death of him. Which with Kai might be the same thing."

"You don't think he'd hurt her, do you?"

"Hell no, Jennie. Kai comes off as gruff, but he wouldn't hurt a fly, at least not a female one. He just has this way with spoiled woman. He could always keep them in line. I never understood it, but that's just the way it's always been."

"Well, that's good to know. Maybe Krystal just responds to overbearing men. Some women are that way, you know." Jennie opened the door and got out, heading towards the front door of the mansion, leaving Lisa to follow.

"Think that would work with you?" Lisa asked, opening her door and following Jennie up the walk.

Turning around, Jennie smiled. "Well, it would all depend on just what it is you're trying to get me to do. But in most cases, I would have to say answer is a resounding 'NO'."

"Didn't think so. Damn!" Lisa laughed as she said it.

"Well, if that's what you want, I'm sure Krystal would love to take you back." Jennie teased, waiting up for her.

Lisa groaned, wrapping her arm around Jennie's waist. "Please, don't even kid about that. Just the thought gives me the shudders."

As they opened the door, they could hear the sounds of an argument coming from the drawing room. Looking at each other in surprise, they stopped to listen to the sounds coming from the other room.

"But Kai, I don't want to live here. Or anywhere but New York for that matter. And besides that, I don't want to marry you either." Krystal screeched.

"We are not going to raise our child in New York, Krystal. I want this child to be raised among family and friends, not models and debutantes. And no child of mine is going to be born out of wedlock. I won't take no for an answer. We're going to be married as soon as possible, and that's that." Kai's voice was loud, but not the same screeching, yelling tone that Krystal's contained.

"Fine, ruin my life. That seems to be the prevailing sentiment. First, Lisa dumps me for some little harlot, and then you show up. And now I found out I'm pregnant with your child. This just sucks."

Lisa gritted her jaw in anger, and Jennie's face flushed red at Krystal's comment. Knowing they shouldn't be eavesdropping, they both turned to walk away, but stopped in their tracks at the next words that came out of Kai's mouth.

"For your information, Jennie is not a harlot. We'd be lucky to have the chance to build the kind of relationship that they are working on building. Please give me the chance to show you that, Krystal. I love you. I'd do anything for you. But don't make me raise this child in New York. You know I have money, so you don't need to work. And I'll take you to New York a couple of times a year. We'll even take the kid. Just don't shut me out now." The love and longing were obvious in Kai's voice. Even though they felt like they were intruding, neither Jennie nor Lisa could walk away without hearing Krystal's response.

"Oh, Kai, I want to, I really do. But what if it doesn't work? What if we can't make it work?"

"At least then we can say we tried. Give me a chance, Krystal, and I'll do everything in my power to make you happy." Kai was almost begging.

"Oh, Kai, I do care for you. I don't know if it's love, but it could be. So, let's just take it slow. I'm willing to try if you are."

"You know I am, love. Now come give me a kiss to seal the deal."

Footsteps could be heard, followed by silence. Jennie and Lisa turned and walked away, glad that Kai and Krystal were working together, hoping for the best for them both.