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Chapter 35 - Island by Wet

Jennie's POV

I was so outraged at what my dad has been saying over the phone about Chahee and I. Even Jisoo unnie has been brought up.

I cannot believe words as what he said came out from my very own father. No wonder even Chahee feels the need to rebel.

I wanted to slap his mouth all the way from New York to New Zealand.

I hurriedly ended the call as to not add much of my frustration if he will ever continue to insult me.

I walked towards Chahee and Lisa and tightly hugged my step sister.

"Uhmm, what happened? This is weird." I intently looked into Chahee's eyes to let her know my sincerity amidst both our differences and irritation to one another.

"Listen, don't listen to what dad says, okay? You are not a mistake. And it's fine to love whoever you want to love. You don't have to go back to NZ just because he wants you away from another dyke like me." I swallowed the lump on my throat but I cannot held the tears in my eyes because of anger. "We are not a disease that people need to cure you got it?"

I suddenly felt tired. I removed my hands on Chahee's shoulder. My eyes passed by Lisa's furrowed ones. I can see how worried she is.

"You can order take out guys, I suddenly felt tired and I can't cook. I'm just.. gonna go hit the shower."

I left them both without waiting for a reply. My heart feels so fucking heavy. Never did I ever thought that my own father would tell me things like that.

I stripped off all my clothes and blindly went under the shower. I let the cold water run through my body.

I'm not sure anymore if it is the cold water that makes my body tremble or the muffled cries that has me shaking.

Here it is again. The sinking feeling of not being wanted. Especially by those who should have deemed to be your source of strength.

Today New York feels like an island

I can't control the cries that came out of my mouth as I recall the things my father said.

⚠️ Warning: contains insults from a homophobe's perspective ⚠️

PS. it is just for the story line, I respect our LGBTQ+ community 🏳️‍🌈💞

Flashback

I went inside my room to answer dad's call. I believe that Chahee did not call him to say anything. Especially the one that happened yesterday.

But I still feel my heart beating fast. Dad never calls me unless there's something he wants me to do.

Yeah. Typical businessman. Only calls when business matters connects.

"Hey dad." I answered trying to sound calm.

"'Actually, I prefer women. And I'm still not in a relationship because.. I'm busy with work..' blah blah blah. Do you remember where I quote that one?"

His voice sounds low and menacing. The voice I remembered that roared whenever him and mom fight over dinners.

What was he talking about?