My Arrogant Boss

Chapter Forty-One

JENNIE

I am sure that the more I spend time with Lisa, the more I get emotional, so I need some time to distance myself from her until I am hopefully stronger than now. In the office this afternoon, the way she fed me makes me reminiscing about our old times together.

I was really thankful that she didn't ask me about why I wept bitterly when she said she has been had headaches for a few years now. Stating that she has already adapted to it doesn't make it better for me.

After that, I hurriedly excuse myself to come outside, praying to god that it would be evening faster, so I could go home. Now that I am lying on the queen-sized bed with a white sheet covering my whole body in my pristine apartment, I miss her so much.

Suddenly, I feel my hot tears burn my skin. It's so pathetic that you miss someone so much while that person couldn't even recognize who you are.

I close my eyes, playing all the things Lisa did to me today. I smile at the sight of her scowling face when Hanbin and I called each other's names. Then, I doze off.

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"Jennie, how are you?" Jisoo simply asks as soon as she sits on the chair across my table in our favorite coffee shop that we used to work.

"Doing great." My answer is more like a question. Honestly, I don't know how to feel about my life now since I came back. I should be happy because at least I get the opportunity to be near Lisa, but it doesn't come that way.

"Your face tells me otherwise," Jisoo replies with an inscrutable expression. I haven't met her for almost two weeks now since I worked in Lisa's company. Apparently, she was busy, spending time with her sweetheart, Chaeng. I am a little jealous of their relationship, though.

Heaving a deep sigh, I reason out, knowing that she won't give up easily, "I am feeling well. I mean I don't get sick physically; I am just tired. Mentally."

She's silent, waiting for me to continue.

"I meet her every day in the office, and we come back to the time where we start our relationship. You know? I don't feel really sad about it, but the core thing that makes me more frustrated is that Yeri comes to meet her almost every day. They are so close to each other." I say, turning my face away.

"So... you're jealous?" Jisoo inquires, shocked and innocent.

"What? NO! I mean... I just don't like the idea of them being together, you know?" I defend.

"That's called jealous, Miss. Kim." She smiles mischievously.

"Nonsense. Oh. Have you ever felt that towards Chaeng?" I tease back.

Her face reddens, but she manages to answer it anyway. "No-"

"Jisoo." I warn.

"Well, okay. I admit. Sometimes. Who don't when most girls are giving glances to her from time to time, right?" Jisoo smirks, proudly before she adds, "But, she can't give them back what they need because she will know what she will get when we are alone."

"Don't tell me you do violent stuff to your girlfriend." I cringe.

"Forget about my story. You know I won't do that to my chipmunk. Anyway, does Lisa show some of her sicknesses during your time with her?" She asks seriously.

I prop my chin with both my hands on the table, heaving another deep sigh before answering her question. "Yes. She gets headaches and stuff. I have been so worried about her, but she said it's her usual thing. I pity her very much, Jisoo. It's all my fault that she is in that condition." I close my eyes slightly, trying to keep my tears away from coming outside.