My Precious Family [Jenlisa]

Chapter 1: The tragic dim of the shining star

"And the best actress award goes to..." the man on the stage paused, and scanned the stars occupying the seats before him. Everyone held their breaths, anticipation brimming in their eyes, waiting patiently for the announcement of the best actress of the year in this prestigious gathering of stars.

"Jennie Kim!!"    

A round of applause exploded in the venue as soon as the man announced the name of who won the award. Some audiences turned their heads in Jennie Kim's direction, a rising star who had been making headlines in the past months.    

Jennie Kim, the woman sitting at the far back, covered her lips in surprise. Her heart was racing, overwhelmed by this win. Her phoenix eyes shone beautifully as a layer of tears instantly coated her eyes.    

Jennie looked around her, only to see people in the industry clapping for her. The host continued to speak his piece while the screen showed the film Jennie starred.    

'This is...' Jennie mustered her courage to stand despite the overwhelming feeling that had filled her chest. The applause continued while she marched to the stage to receive the award.    

Jennie was a rookie star. She competed against veteran actresses who have been in the industry for decades. Therefore, being nominated in the same category as them was already an honor. Who would have thought she would win?    

"Congratulations, Miss Jennie." The host congratulated her with a big smile, handing her the acrylic trophy before giving the stage to her.    

Standing in the middle of the stage with the spotlight on her, her beauty stood out. Everyone could tell she looked overwhelmed, but a beauty like her, bearing such a reaction, melted many hearts.    

"I..." her lips quivered and her voice cracked. "I want to thank everyone who believed in me and congratulations to those who got nominated. Honoring me with a nomination and putting me in the same category as those I look up to and idolize, I am truly thankful."    

The smile in the crowd widened, especially those who lost the category. Although most of the nominated candidates were established artists, they accepted the fact that they lost to a rookie without any bitterness.    

Why would they?    

This young actress who just recently rose to fame with the first film she starred in was not only a talented actress but also a humble young lady. The film she did had a low budget, but it became a blockbuster.    

"Lastly, I want to..." Jennie shifted her gaze to the camera and lifted her trophy. "... thank my dad for his support. He is surely watching right now, so Dad, your daughter won an award!"    

A drop of tears escaped her eyes as she laughed at her last sentence. The crowd also laughed with her before another round of applause exploded in the air. Following that award, Jennie received a series of congratulations from her fellow artists, other companies, agencies, and from fans.    

Everyone was expecting her career to take off — to skyrocket to another higher level than the one she had. Jennie was also hopeful.    

However, receiving that award was the first and last good thing that happened to her.    

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FIVE YEARS LATER...    

"Dad..." Jennie sat on the edge of the bed, holding a photo frame under the dimness of the room. Unlike the beautiful eyes she had carried five years ago that brimmed with life, they were now a pair of empty eyes.