Girl Trouble - JENLISA (completed)

Chapter 15: Just a Little Longer

JENNIE

The  day that I left Lisa was the day I regret the most. I stayed in Jeju  for a while until I eventually moved to Japan to work for a small tech  company. It was just starting back then and I figured it would be a good  start for me. It's far and it's not going to be easy for my dad to find  me.

It  was a struggle at first. I had to do everything on my own. It's not  like I did not expect this but this time is much more different. I  didn't have Jisoo to help me out. She's been there all along since I  decided to be independent. I hope she understands though, I have to do  this on my own. I also wrote her a letter. I told her to take care of  Lisa and to look after her and I was hoping they'd get along.

Was  I being unfair? I left my best friend and my lover all for our own  good. It's just that it was hard to live this way. I had no one but I  have to be strong. I have to learn and I have to prove myself. I  struggled a lot when I moved to Japan. I knew how to speak Japanese  thankfully but living in a place where you don't know anyone is a lot  scarier than I thought. Nothing bad happened to me I always felt like I  couldn't trust anyone, I have no one to talk to afraid it might be one  of my fathers hired investigators. I became paranoid for months until  one day, a knock on my door arrived.

"Ms  Jennie Kim?" The man asked. I was hesitant but from the look of his  face, he knew exactly why I would not answer. "Don't worry Miss; I do  not work for your father. I work for Ms Manoban." The man said and I was  confused. "What do you mean you work for Ms Manoban? Did you mean Lisa?  How'd she know I'm here?" I said as the man smiled at me. "Ms, I'm not  going to take long, I just came here to deliver you this letter and make  sure it is handed to you personally." He said as he hands me a letter  in a white long envelope. "I'm going now. Have a nice day Ms Kim." He  said as the man exited the vicinity.

My  curiosity grew as I held the letter that's been handed to me. I shut my  door and sat on the couch as I nervously open the envelope.

The letter read:

Hi Jennie,

I  know, you might be thinking how I found you. I haven't quite told you a  lot about myself. I wish we had more time but I know circumstances  happen. It's true that my parents are world class chefs. But there's  more to it than that. Both my parents came from rich households. They  got married as their company's assets merged. My parents own the Manoban  Group Corporation and are heavily involved in many businesses  worldwide. That makes me the heir to everything they own. You can say  that I come from a very influential family. But like you, I felt jaded. I  didn't feel like I'd be happy in that kind of life so I decided to live  on my own and pursue my dreams in Korea. My parents were not fond of it  but they supported me and that might be our difference.

I  was able to live independently, I experienced many hardships, had many  breakdowns, rejections most especially, I did not take that too well but  I lived. I have gone thru all of it and lived and I want you to know  that I understand what you are trying to do. Don't feel bad because none  of it was your fault.  I also want you to know that you don't need to  worry about your father still looking for you because he won't do that  anymore. I bought 40% shares in your father's company. That means I'm  their biggest shareholder next to your father. We have that against him,  and with that, he is not able to do anything else because, one mistake  and I am going to sell my shares to his competitor. You and I both know  your father is scared to lose his status.

There's  one more person I'd sell this to though, and that's you. Yes, I'm not  giving it to you because I believe you wouldn't like to be treated as a  charity case. Buy it from me when you're already successful and ready to  face your father again. I know you can do well where you are Jennie,  you're a smart girl. Continue to work hard and live your life the way  you want it to.

I  lived and experienced life normally, I went after my dreams but  unfortunately, that wasn't for me. That's okay though because I've gone  thru it like a normal person without any connections and I was more than  happy to experience those things than not having to know how that feels  at all. Now, It's time for me to face my reality and take over our  company.

Don't  worry about me because this is my decision and I know it's worth it  because I'm doing it for someone special. I've already experienced so  many things Jennie and I want you to do the same. Don't be afraid to  make mistakes, it's part of living. Whenever you feel down, always  remember why you're doing what you are doing. Be strong and I will be  cheering for your success always.

I'm  happy I met you and I want you to know I will never forget the memories  we shared. I'm not going to ask you to come back to me because that's  selfish. You don't owe me anything Jennie. Weather I get a reply from  you or not, I won't take that against you. I just really needed you to  know that you don't need to hide anymore.

Live your life freely Jennie, be the happiest that you can be.

Always,

Lisa

Tears  began falling as I finished reading her letter. It was a lot to take  in. I didn't know how to react but I couldn't control the tears that  were coming out. I had a hard time recollecting myself. She did all of  these for me? Is it real?

Will  my father not look for me anymore? That actually made sense because  even when I'm paranoid, I haven't seen anyone lurking around where I am.  It's just that I've developed this kind of fear that I was being  watched all the time and all of a sudden, a man knocks in my door like  an angel and delivers me the good news. Am I free? Am I finally free?

How  am I supposed to feel okay to be finally free, when Lisa returned to  the life she ran away from? She tells me it's okay but Is it? Really? I  read her letter repeatedly until I have decided to succumb to her words.  I will work hard and live my life.

All  of these, All of the things she did for me won't be put to waste. She  will be proud of me one day and I will come back for her. I will come  back for you Lisa.-