I Adored You (Jensoo)

As The Rain Settles

Jennie's POV

Hours earlier...

It was hard not being near her, being near Jisoo but we agreed we could stay away from each other for whatever the reason. It was a childish game really, a test of Independence perhaps, but what it really was a test of courage - the courage to depend on one another.

"It's not right. It's just not normal..."

In an aisle of a high-fashion store, I couldn't help but hear this conversation nearby me. It appeared as though the a man and woman were conflicted over something.

"Marriage is between a man and a woman. That's what God had intended."

The woman countered with "The marriage is legal for the same sex. Just because you are stuck in your old way of thinking, doesn't make you right. And, your opinion is actually hurting others. Did you ever consider that?"

I see. So, one of them is supporting gay marriage while the other is against it.

"Don't expect me to join you guys on holidays if your daughter brings that woman with her."

Wait, what? Was I hearing that correctly?

So, they are talking about the woman's daughter, which I'm assuming is then the man's niece... would he really abandon her like that, because their views are different?

That made me furious.

"I'm sorry, I don't mean to interrupt but, are you perhaps talking about your niece?" I directed my question towards the man.

"Yes." he snorted.

"Well, why does it matter so much to you who she marries or brings home? Don't you wish for her happiness? If she is happy, isn't that enough? I'm not saying you are forced to agree with your sister and niece, but can you not love them for who they are regardless? Family is supposed to stick together. The decision that you are thinking of making right can regretfully sacrifice the years of sacred time you'll spend with them time you could never get back or replace."

I was spilling my heart wishing to save this family. They're strangers to me, but their situation oddly familiar.

I couldn't help but feel attacked by the man's word. It also remind of my boss' ignorance. That, and well his possessiveness. Ugh.

"It's... It's against my beliefs. it's just not right." he frowned, his eyes narrowed downwards in a way told me something. I was getting to him. There was still hope.

"Is it right that companies are able to pay people whatever they want, often bias? Or that we live in a world where men feel the obsessive need to always be in control over everything and have power? Or what about the fact that us women are constantly looking into all forms of media to receive validations in ourselves?"

He gave me a slight glance, before looking at his sister, who has softly smiling at him.

"You remind me of someone."

"I do?"

"Yes. Perhaps, that's why I felt the need to intervene today..." I became lost in thought momentarily as I began thinking about Jisoo. Oh Jisoo, I'm longing for you right now. "There's this girl... that I love."

They both stared at me, intently listening to my story.

"... but there's obstacle in the way of our love. A man warned me implicitly that I shouldn't tell her how I feel or proceed in any romantic feelings with her. He was fixed on the same idea that our relationship is toxic and not right... but you know what I think?"