Back to Me

Chapter 21

JENNIE'S POV

After my confrontation with my father yesterday, I decided not to go hone for a while. Not because I am mad at them or what. But I realized after I was alone last night, that they are still my parents and I think if I just give them space and time, they can also understand me as well.

I don't want to upset them or whatever. That is why I tried to keep my sexuality a secret to them. I know Mom and Dad only wants the best for me and Dad only did what he thought was right.

I know I kind of went overboard yesterday for me to answer my Dad like that. Later that night, my Mom tried to call me but I rejected it cause I don't want to have another argument in either one of them. But then I was wrong.

My Mom sent me a message that she loves me and accepts me for who I am. She said she'll try to make my Dad understand and that he is just surprised of my sudden revelation to them. She also said that she wants to know Lisa personally for she only knew her as our hotel's business partner.

I sent her a message of apology and to tell Dad that I am sorry too for my sudden outburst. But I did not regret what I told him. I still stand on love must not be imposed and that I can love who ever I love. Wether it is a man or a woman.

Lisa also called me last night. Asking on what happened and if everything is fine with my parents. I told her that we're okay cause I don't want her to worry about me. She should focus on her recovery first. We will deal with everything in time.

As I entered my office, I did not expect to see my Dad waiting for me in the couch. When I opened the door he immediately looked at me and then stood up.

"Jennie, can we talk?" He asked in a calm way.

"Ofcourse, Dad. Have a seat. Do you want some coffee or anything?" I told him and then put down my bag at the coffee table.

"No need. I had my breakfast at home earlier." He answered.

"So, what do you want to talk about?" I asked professionaly cause I thought his intention is business related.

He sighed first and then spoke. "Look, baby. I'm sorry for the way I treated you yesterday. It's just that I am not prepared of your sudden confession that you are in a relationship and has a 'girlfriend' to be specific. I hope you understand why I had that kind of reaction." He stated.

"I'm sorry too if I disappointed you. But I really love Lisa, Dad. I didn't thought that I will love a woman too. For all I know I am as straight as a ruler. But then, love hit me hard and it is with Lisa. I hope you understand me too, Dad. I know you only want the best for me, but Lisa is beyond best that I know of." I told him sincerely.

"Your Mom and I had a talk last night that hit me. She said that you have a free will and as parents, we should only support and guide you. I am still not comfortable with you having a relationship with a woman. I want you to have your own family. Your own child. And that will not happen if you are with a woman." My dad said.

"I want that too, Dad. But we're in a modern world now. Lisa and I can still have a child through science. You know what? Lisa got into an accident because of me. She got so jealous because in her event, I was supposed to be by her side and not with some other man. She got frustrated that she cannot claim me in front of him because she respected my decision not to tell it to you first. She's so upset that she got drunk and when I told her I want to see her, she still try to drive to my place. That is why I am coming out now. I don't want this to happen again. I don't want her to feel insecured and I don't want to pretend in front of you. I want to be me and be free. Lisa is a great person, Dad. I hope you can give her a chance." I told him while crying.