Lisa hugged Jennie tight
"Promise to call me everyday, Nini" Lisa whispered
"I promise" Jennie replied
"Come here, Jen. You're still welcome. This is your home no matter what, okay?" Mrs. Manoban enveloped her to a warm hug
"Thank you, Auntie"
The butler help her carry the baggages
"We're going, Madam. Thank you"
"Take good care of her, Mr."
He opend the car door for Jennie but Jennie glanced at Lisa who's stopping herself from crying. Jennie ran and embraced her tightly
"Don't forget me, Lili. I'll miss you" Jennie choked up the words
"Silly, of course I won't forget you" She kissed her forehead before Jennie walked back to the car
Until the car disappeared Mrs. Manoban spoke
"Let's hope everything will be fine"
....
Days passed, weeks and months. Jennie and Lisa fulfil their promised to each other. They call day and night. Everything went pretty well. Jennie at the Mansion and Lisa on the other side. Today, The Manobans will be visiting them at the mansion. Grandfather Kim requested it so they accepted and travelled all the way from home.
"Nini!"
"Lili!"
The two said excitedly in unison.
"Lisa" Mrs. Manoban said and casted a point look on her
"Good day, Grandfather Kim" Lisa bowed
"Good day to this wonderful kid. How's your flight?" Grandfather Kim replied and asked them
"It's a little bit tiring but we're fine" Mrs. Manoban answered in smiles
"Let's head inside"
Lisa and Jennie headed to the garden while the Elders stayed in the living room
"I really missed you, you know" Jennie started
Lisa looked at her with so many emotions in her eyes and said "I really missed you too"
"How's your life here? Are you happy living with your family?"
"Mm.. yes but it's not the same when I'm with you guys"
"Are you coming back with us?"
Jennie froze
"Actually, it's fine if your not. What matters is that your happy."
"I really want to go with you but I want to stay either. Can you guys just stay? Live with us? Isn't that happier?"
"I think so too but, it's not possible sadly"
"Yeah." Jennie sighed deeply
...
"I hope I did not disturb your work, Mrs. Manoban" Grandfather Kim said
"No, you did not, don't worry"
"I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for taking care of my granddaughter, Jennie. It's been tough on her after her parents..."
"I am grateful to have Jennie in our family. She's like a daughter to me"
"Thank you. And I'd like to give you this" Grandfather said while gesturing for the butler to hand the gift to Mrs. Manoban
It's a luxury jewellery- a bracelet came all the way from Spain. It's value is more or less 7 million dollars.
"Oh no! I can't accept this Grandfather Kim. A simple "thank you" from you is more than enough. Please take it back. I already said that it's not a bigdeal for us to take care of Jennie. She's actually like a ray of light who came into our lives and made everything nice and alive."
"Once I give something to someone I'm really grateful to, I don't take it back. Please, accept it"
Grandfather looked at her pleadingly
"Okay, thank you so much for this. I'll treasure this"
"So, the reason I invited you here because I have a favour to ask or should I say, a suggestion that I want you to hear and consider " Grandfather Kim said
"I'd like to hear it, Grandfather Kim."
"I want to give you this and start entering a business world.." He gestured to his butler to hand the envelope
"W-what.. what is this?" She opened and read the document inside the envelope
"It's a property. I mean, a company and a little money so you can start a business."
"But, why? I don't understand, Elder Kim"
"I want to help you by entering a business world. And the favour I'd like to ask you is to success that empire and train Lisa."
"Why?" Mrs. Manoban can't process the situation
"Because when the time comes I'm not around anymore, I don't need to worry for my only granddaughter that no one will help her in times of need. I know I am being selfish with this by asking you to change your life.."
"No no, I understand. It's just.. this whole thing couldn't process inside my mind right now"
"You don't need to force yourself. I will understand if you refuse. I was just worried that Jennie will be alone in the future and no one will be able to help her in business world. And on the other side, it'll also secure Lisa's future. They will help each other."
"Just trust our Jennie, Elder Kim. And I understand your concern for Jenjen. But let me think about it first."
"Of course, I'll be ready for your final decision "
...
"Grandfather, try this.." Jennie place food on her grandpa's plate
"I'm okay, Jenjen. Just eat"
"I'm already full, Grandpa. Try this too!" Jennie said happily
Lisa looked at Jennie and Grandfather Kim's interaction and felt something that made her face sour
Jealous
She realized she just got jealous of Grandpa Kim.
"Lili, try this too! It's delicious!" Jennie seemed to notice the uneasiness on her face and added food on her plate
Lisa felt happiness in her heart
