Only for you

38 - Last Ride

Jennie

My team and I are busy doing a final check, before I come up to the stage for the last time. I will be performing two of my latest songs, here at CJ E&M Contents World where Mnet is being held.

I'm so thrilled about the success of my album. It was awarded as Album of the year and for me, as Worldwide Icon of the Year and other global recognitions. I never expect anything, all I want is to release all the songs I've held for many years for this graceful exit.

"Ms. Jennie, your turn in 15 minutes." said the staff, I nodded and looked at myself in the mirror. My hair was styled with big waves matching this fancy dress.

"Hey there, sexy." I turned abruptly at the door of the dressing room, hearing the familiar voice of my favorite person. There she is my Lisa with a wide grin on her lips, together with Jisoo and Chaeyoung.

"Jagiya!" I beamed, meeting Lisa halfway, naturally putting my arms around her neck for a tight embrace. She hugs me back while she chuckles. I sniffed her woody musk scent and felt calm instantly.

"Uhuk, Uhuk!, we are also here." Jisoo interrupts our moment with her bored expression. I rolled my eyes playfully, detaching myself from Lisa and stride to their direction to hug both of them.

"You looked beautiful, unnie. I'm so happy for you." Chaeyoung  murmurs muffled on my shoulder. I pulled away and looked at them.

I felt Lisa's palm resting on my lower back.

"I guess this will be the last time, I'll be saying this...Slay it, Jendeuk!" Jisoo said cheerfully. I grin widely recalling her words in every big milestone we've shared.

"I will totally do!" I answered back, and looked at my side to pull Lisa from her waist to join our group hug. This moment right here will be one of my favorite.

The staff came and advised me to come up to the stage. I nodded and prepared myself, while Lisa, Jisoo and Chaeyoung bid goodbye to go to their seats in the front row.

I go to my position on the stage, together with the back up dancers, filled my lungs with air and exhaled through my mouth. The lights are still turned off, so I took time to look for Lisa, immediately I saw her looking at me closely, she wink at me having this goofy grin when our gaze met. I pressed my lips to contain myself. I'm ready to slay this!

The intro starts, and the crowd goes wild. I move my body with the perfect choreography that my muscles mastered. This time no injury, nothing is holding me back, to give my all for one last ride.

I sang the lyrics with all my heart full of enthusiasm, for the fans who stayed and supported me till now. As I go to the low key building the breakdance. I looked at the audience, seeing the light sticks swaying through the air and their wild chants. I started to tear up. I moved my body with the beat shaking the overwhelming emotions, and just enjoy this moment while it last. When the music ended, I was catching my breath. The crowd was still cheering.

I bowed my head 90 degrees, fighting back the tears. I want to end this with a smile. As I waved my hands goodbye, I looked around trying to imprint this scene in my mind. It's a bittersweet feeling, there will be no next performance, next album or a comeback. Finally, I felt satisfaction all throughout the course of my career as an idol.

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We are on our way to the hotel YG reserved for us, to celebrate the success of my album also, a farewell party for me.

I'm currently sitting on Lisa's lap, while she's planting small kisses on my shoulder. After my performance, on the way to the dressing room, she welcomed me with a hug and handed a big beautiful bouquet of daisies.