Meet Me When I'm Asleep

Chapter 13 - Crushed

Jennie's POV

I heard Jongin finished his speech. Mino who's i don't know of he has an idea of who am i  still not giving me his answer.

He suddenly snaps like he remembered one. Please say you know her..

"I know someone named Lisa but they weren't Manoban, and i know a person named Manoban but her name isn't Lisa."

My heart drops of his unhelpful reply.

"Is that so.. What about the Manoban you know? What's her name?" I asked holding onto the small chances that it was Lisa.

"Jennie!"

I look back and saw my boyfriend calling me.

"What are you doing here, and who is he?" he pointed at Mino. My knee instantly tremble. Im not doing anything wrong but i once blurted his name on my dreams accidentally.

"Ah I just passed by in here. Im about to go back. Lets. . . "

I was about to pull Kai away to avoid the possible misunderstanding but before we could turn back, Mino extend his arm.

"Nice to meet you Mr. Kim Im Mino. Song Mino. Im a big fan of your artwork." He said losing the smile on Kai's.

"Kai. . . . ." I began, not really knowing what to say next. He's looking at me like i commited a crime.

"Oh wow. Look who's having a meet up at MY exhibit." he sarcastically remarked. "So is this guy the reason that you missed the ribbon cutting?!"

Now he's mocking me. I immediately felt tears in my eyes. I was the world's worst girlfriend and I wasn't even doing anything to fix this small misunderstanding.

"No. Kai it's not what you think. . . ."

"Can you just get straight to the point?!!" he muttered, looking really irritated. "Are you cheating on me, Jennie?" he interrupted.

"What?" my mouth dropped open. I motioned Mino to go away before Kai do anything, luckily he did and left.

"Just tell me that you're not," he hissed. "Tell me that you didn't decide to cheat on me, especially on one of the most important days of my life. Tell me you don't know him. Tell me that you didn't mean to miss the ribbon cutting, and tell me that you still love me. Tell me, Jennie!!!" he screamed the last part that caught the attention of the guests around.

"Please Kai hear me out, you're making a scene.." I tried to calm him but he shoved me away almost hitting the post.

"Just answer my fucking question!" his fist were balled, im scared that he'll ruin his special day because of me.

"Kai. . . . " I stammered. "I still love you."

That was the truth. I still loved him. But if you ask me to weigh things, maybe that's when I would stop and think.

"Then who the fuck is Mino!?" he asked me again.
he bit his lip, clearly trying to stop the tears. There was so much pain in his eyes, pain that I had obviously caused. I wanted to run to him and hug him, but I had a feeling he was just going to push me away. And maybe I deserved it.

"He was no one." I lied. I couldn't possibly tell him about Mino, then I would have to tell him about Lisa. "I just met her today..."

"Today Jennie? You even call his name on your sleep."

"I just, . .  its just coincidence.." I said quietly. "I just went to the tolet and saw him looking familiar. But I didn't mean to miss the ribbon cutting. That's the truth and you have to believe me." I know its the most lame excuse that doesn't fit the aliby. Im the worst.