LASTLY, MY FIRST

Part 23 | Confrontation

LISA

Hanbin and Nayeon fetch me from the hotel and invited me to have lunch with them at home. I also need to get my car at my father's house so i don't have a choice but to come with them.

They hugged me tight when they saw me and we got in the car.

"Unnie, we have something to tell you." Hanbin started.

"We bumped on Jennie and his son a few months ago." I kept listening.

"The kid was so adorable. Jennie was very hands on to him and obviously he is raising him well." Hanbin said.

Nayeon then said one thing that really warmed my heart.
"Unnie, don't you think he is really yours? We asked Jennie but she only smiled at us. Mom even said Elijah looks like you when you were small."
I cried. I just cried.

"I have this gut feeling. Even from the start. I knew he was mine. But our great dad made me believe he's not." I said while sobbing.

When we reached home. I greeted my Dad coldly.

As we started eating lunch, he opened up about the divorce.
"Have you been cheating to Miyeon that's why you two are filing for divorce?"

I laughed. Sarcastic laugh.
"Aren't you two cheating on me for five years? Dad, tell me. What made you betray me? You made me believe that i am incapable of having her pregnant when the fact is, she is the one who is infertile? Do you really want to hurt me? Tell me!" I slammed the table that made everyone flinch.

"Lisa. I just want the best for you." He said while shaking.

"Best for me? Do you think this miserable life is best for me?" I couldn't control my tears anymore.

"Do you think I am happy? I think of Jennie everyday. How I wish she's the one I'm married to. Why couldn't you accept that?!!!" I pushed my chair backwards. I took my key from one of the helpers.

Before going out of the house, i asked the last question that I know the answer will make me whole.

"About Jennie, was that true? Or you just made me believe too that someone from that red light district did that to Jennie? Why did you even think she was a whore? " I asked him.

He looked down and started to cry.

"Dad, is Elijah my son?"

"Yes, Lisa. He is yours. I am sorry. I am really sorry." He said while crying as he drag his wheelchair towards me but i walked as fast as i can towards my car and drove away.

Shit.

All this time they made me live in a lie.
Fuck. I couldn't imagine how Jennie struggled when she needed me. I was supposed to be by her side. Fuck! Jesus.

I am so stupid. Why did I believe him?! Why didn't I follow when I felt Jennie was telling the truth?

"Jen, please tell me where you work tonight. I want to see you." I texted her. I went back to the hotel first and waited for her reply.

After 2 hours she replied and told me where to find her.

Around 8pm, i drove myself to the club. It was jampacked. I have heard from the waiter that the most in demand stripper is going to perform tonight that's why it's too crowded. I ordered for a drink and settled at the bar.

And here she goes. Stripping on stage in her red costume. Our eyes met and she smiled at me. God. Why do i feel hot if the aircon is on full blast.
She used to dance like this just in front of me before.

A lady approached me as i watched Jennie.

"Hi. You must be new here? I'm Stacey." She offered a handshake and I accepted it.

"Oh. Hi. I'm Lalisa Manoban." I told her.

"You mean, the President's daughter?" She asked and actually surprised.

"Yes." I answered.

"What made you come here?" She asked.

"Hmmm. That girl in red. Would you mind if I ask you if someone booked her privately after this?" I asked.

"Wait. Let me check. John, can you give me the tab?" She asked the bartender to hand her the list.

After scrolling, she told me that Jennie is booked tonight by a Doctor. I asked for the name. She sid Doctor Jong-in. She said that Jennie wasn't supposed to book herself tonight but since that Doctor helped his son during the operation, Jennie accepted it.

"Ms. Stacey, do you know that Jennie's son is my son too?" I asked her.

"Hmmm. Yeah. When Jennie called me that she is willing to accept my offer as a stripper, we talked about it. Are you two back together?" She asked.

"Uh. Not yet. But if you are going to cancel her booking with that Doctor, maybe we will be back together." I hope my charm will work.

I ordered another glass of jack as i wait for her response.

"I'll pay twice." I said

"Hmmmm. You don't need to. Ok. I cancelled it. She is yours tonight." She said and winked at me.

"She will be mine again. Forever." I told her.

"You better work for it, Lisa. You're so lucky to have her. She is the kindest person I know." She said and I nodded.

"Book her to me for 1 week straight please." I took my cheque, wrote an amount, signed and handed to her.

"You're whipped!" Stacey said and chuckled.

"I am." I winked at her and I went outside.

I waited for Jennie outside my car. I am nervous and I don't know why.

I could see her getting out of the club in a black dress that really fits her figure. So sexy!