MEANT TO BE | JENLISA

Chapter 3: Unexpected Surprise

As the airplane touched down in the enchanting land of Greece, Lisa and Jennie disembarked, stepping onto the foreign soil of their shared adventure. With the scent of Mediterranean air filling their lungs, they couldn't help but smile at the possibilities that lay ahead. 

Their journey had begun with an invitation extended by Jennie, an invitation Lisa had accepted with both excitement and curiosity.

As they waited by the luggage carousel, Lisa's eyes darted eagerly around the rotating belt, her hand tightly gripping her compact stroller. She turned to Jennie and asked, "So, what's your bag look like? Any distinct features I should keep an eye out for?"

Jennie wore a more subdued expression, her thoughts seemingly elsewhere. She missed Lisa's question.

"Jennie?"

"Huh?"

"I said, what's your bag look like? And if there are any distinct features I should keep an eye out for?" Lisa repeated.

Jennie smiled, her gaze scanning the passing bags. "It's a blue suitcase with a pink ribbon tied around the handle," she replied.

Without missing a beat, Lisa's eyes lit up as she spotted a bag matching Jennie's description. "Is that it?" she exclaimed, pointing excitedly at the approaching luggage. "Blue with a pink ribbon, just like you said!"

Jennie's face broke into a delighted grin as she watched how enthusiastic Lisa was. "That's it!" she exclaimed.

Together, they eagerly reached for the bag as it finally came into reach, but Lisa got it first. "Is this all of it? One big suitcase?"

"Yup. That's it." Jennie said but curiously asked, "How about you? No checked-in luggage?"

"None, I didn't really have much time to go pack and drag around a big luggage with me. I figured, it'll be easier for me to be lowkey and run if ever something goes wrong. So it's just my backpack and this small hand-carried stroller for me." Lisa wanted to change the topic as she doesn't want to dwell on why she left and her excitement is overshadowing her current emotions, "Can you believe we're actually here, Jennie? Greece! It feels surreal!"

Jennie nodded, offering a faint smile. "Yeah, it's quite the adventure, isn't it?" She watched as Lisa bounced on her toes, clearly relishing the moment.

With a gleam in her eye, Lisa exclaimed, "I've never been more excited for anything in my life! This is like a dream come true!"

Jennie's gaze softened as she observed Lisa's excitement, "I'm glad you're enjoying yourself, Lisa." She paused, a fleeting sadness crossing her features before she shook it off. "It's going to be an interesting journey, that's for sure."

Lisa noticed the change in Jennie's demeanor and reached out, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder.

"Hey, are you okay? You seem a little... lost."

Jennie smiled wistfully. "Yeah, just reminiscing about the past, you know? How the Greece adventure I imagined turns out differently. Just......" Jennie shrugged.

Lisa nodded understandingly, "I get it. But hey, we're here now, together! Let's make some memories that will last a lifetime!"

Jennie's smile widened, her eyes reflecting a newfound sense of hope and excitement.

"You're right, Lisa. Let's make this trip unforgettable. Together."

As they gathered their belongings and headed towards the exit, Lisa's contagious enthusiasm and Jennie's quiet resolve blended harmoniously, setting the stage for the adventures that lie ahead.