𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞ꑄ 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 (𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐚) [𝐆!𝐏]

Chapter 6

JENNIE

"When will you go back to Philippines?" I asked as we walked along the Brooklyn bridge.

"The day after tomorrow." She answered and I nodded.

"Thank you for the dinner, it was delicious." I smiled at her and she smiled nodding.

"Glad that you like it.. so tell me why you always come here everyday?" She asked and we sat on an empty bench.

"I don't like being alone. I hate being alone. That's why I always come here and enjoy seeing people come and go.. along with the view and sometimes the moon." I said and she nodded.

"Did something happen in the past?" She asked and I sighed.

"When I was in my 2nd year of college, I went out alone from the library to go back to my dorm. 3 men stalked me and almost raped me at that time. They took off all of my clothes and thank God my friend saved me. I know when I'm in my house.. I have guards but still.. I feel insecure."

"You might get rape here too.. you're alone too."

"It's an open space, Lisa. At least.. there's a lot of people here besides I always come home around 8 from here."

"Well.. you know that you won't be alone from now on." She said that and I turned to her. I smiled widely and turned my head back to the view.

"I will come back to New York in a month." She stated.

"Well.. good to hear that."

"If you agree to try this.. I will come back here next week." She said and that made me turn my head to her. She smiled and raised her eyebrows.

"Well.. I guess I'll see you next week." I said and she chuckled.

"Glad to hear that."

"Come on.. I'll take you home.. It's chilly and we have work tomorrow." She said and I nodded. We got up and she offered her hand. I took it and we walked hand in hand. I can't stop smiling.. I love this feeling. Everything just feels so right.

"Thank you for today.. really.." I said to her once again and she nodded. When we arrived at her car, she stopped me and I looked at her confused.

"You surprise me today."

"Hmm?"

"You just surprise me in every way.." she smiled.

"Well.. I'll take that as a compliment."

"Because it is." I slipped my hand to her cheek, I looked at her for a moment and then I kissed her cheek. She opened the door for me and I got inside. She walked to the driver seat and got in. She started the car and drove away.

"Thank You.. for today."

"Stop saying thankyou." She said and I chuckled.

"Sorry." I said as I opened the door. I was going to get out but she stopped me. She pulled me back in and cupped my face. She kissed me slowly.. It was sweet and just romantic.

"Night." She smiled and I bit my lips completely out of my mind because of that kiss.

"Night.."

"Don't do that." She pointed at my lips and I chuckled.

"See you.. next week.. right?"

"Yeah.. See you next week." She said and waved. I waved her back and walked inside. I can't contain my happiness.. I jumped happily and walked to my room. I plopped to my bed and closed my eyes.

I swear.. I'm going crazy.. I'm so happy.. gosh.. After that.. I erased my make up and went straight to sleep.

The next day, I woke up and went back to work. I drove to the office and got out of my car. Suddenly a message came and it's.. Lisa.

[Fr: L]

Morning sunshine...
I know that I say I will see you next week but.. apparently I can't wait. Go to the brunch restaurant right in front of your office.

See you there

-L.M

My breath got hitch when I received the message, I looked around like an idiot and walked out from the building. I saw the brunch restaurant and went there. I walked inside and looked around the place. Suddenly a waiter gestured to me to go up, I walked up and there she was.. looking strikingly handsomely beautiful in a suit.

"Hey." I smiled and she gestured to me to sit.

"Hey.. beautiful. Let's just order first." I ordered a blueberry with vanilla ice cream and she ordered a english breakfast.

"I can't wait for a week.. it will kill me." She stated and damn that made me blush so hard.

"How do you even know this place? I have never been here." I said as I looked at the restaurant.

"I've been here with Jisoo and Rosé."

"Ah.. Jisoo and Rosé, the cutest couple."

"They're not cute.. They're quite scary." She said and I chuckled.

"What do you think about settling down?" I asked looking straight to her eyes and she just looked at me with an unreadable expression.

"I don't want to settle down." She said and that hit me. If this relationship continues.. it won't have any ending.

"Why?"

"You know why.. Jennie." She said and I nodded.

"I know.. Just like every billionaire in America. Not wanting to settle down and just.. loving their bachelor life."

"Don't you too? Still wanting to have fun.."

"Well if I want to settle down.. I will.." I said and she looked at me with a really unreadable eyes. I know from that moment that this girl is up for something. She wants something from me...

It's pretty clear and I'm not dumb to realize it.

1. She doesn't want to settle down

2. She came to me when she clearly knew that I wanted her for a really long time

3. She's up for something

Lastly.. I know she came to me to play a game..

We both know inside our hearts.. in the end.. I will be the one who lose the game.. but you know.. let's turn this table around..

shall we?

Lisa Manoban. you pick the wrong girl to play your games..

"So.. Can I stay at your place tonight?" I asked and that got her a little bit shock.

"Stay at my place?"

"Well.. we won't be seeing each other a week. It will kill me you.. you know.." I smiled sweetly at her.

"Sure."

☆☆☆