LISA POV
We are all panicking, checking every models and the dresses that will be next behind the curtain to introduce and let the world witness my very own designs.
I am so nervous that I think I will be passing out any seconds from now. Every nerve in my body was shaking, so agitated to face the crowd.
I am very satisfied at my work, the fact that I spend whole night making everything just perfect. I even practice my speech, making all of deserving people would be mentioned, thanking them for helping me to get through all of this
This may not be the main event I am waiting for, but this is the moment where the real battle has just began. There is no turning back, this is my dream, for my son, for our future. And to make my Mother be proud of me.
I can't wait to say to my Mom that I may be lost my direction, but I made my dream come true. With Luke as my bonus
A tapped on my shoulder woke me up from daydreaming "Hey, look at them. Did you see all that smile?" Jeongyeon said pointing all the models, CEO's, stakeholders, investors, almost all the powerful person, they are smiling
"That means, they're loving our boss's hardwork. They're loving your work, the quality and uniqueness of your designs, probably thinking of who among them you will choose to be their next gorgeous designer in the planet. I'm so proud of you" she said. I almost teared up. I just pulled her into tight hug
"Thank you Yeon, thanks to all of you"
The dinner she asked went perfectly well. A request dinner followed by another dinner, and another and another. The last time we shared dinner together, I figured her feelings for me.
I didn't say anything to provoke her, to cause pain in her heart. I let her. But I did mentioned about how I am so focused to get my son back and have our new beginning life. I did mentioned that I'm still not open for another relationship as no matter how we look at it in every angle, I'm still married and, still not over yet with my current wife
"... Ms. Lalisa Manoban. Let's give her around of applause" the emcee called.
"That's our boss!"
"Go Lisa!"
"We're so proud of you!"
I gave them a big smile and inhale deeply assuming that I am the center of this event. I wanted to show the world how much I love where I am now and determine to conquer the fashion industry
I can't help but to smile and tear up as I'm slowly reaching my dreams. But then I remember, while speaking infront I don't know if its just hallucination or I saw Jennie with my son at the back... clapping.
When the man escorted me stepping down the stage, I immediately run at the back to prove that I am not mistaken. My heart beats madly
"Hey!" Joy jump on me and they hug me saying their congratulations
"Uhm.. Lisa, it's still early and I know you're starving already. Are you down at the restaurant nearby?" Jeongyeon asked, smiling proudly at me
"Sure" I said almost instantly. Maybe I'm just really that hungry to hallucinate
"Let's go-mmm" Karen's mouth was quickly covered by Joy's hand and smile awkwardly at me. Weird but I love them
"Uh, we forgot we still have to finish something" Joy said pushing Karen aside "Yeon take care of our boss, alright? Bye boss!" And they left, seems in a rush
I know what's that meant
I just sighed and face the still smiling Jeongyeon "Let's go?" I said.
She nodded getting my hands and clung it to hers. I chuckled at the obvious gesture, I have this feeling that she knew her limit that's why until now, she's not making a move and just fine with this friendship of ours.
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JENNIE POV
Jen : "Report..."
I said to my men that had been following my dearest wife ever since she left our home
The man on the other line spoke with a shaking voice "Your wife has been hanging out with her employee for consecutive weeks..."
I immediately stop from brushing my son's hair and put all my attention at the call "Go on"
Guy : "I sent an email, ma'am. You can check it by now. As of now, I'm following them in the same car and as I've heard from their friends, they'll eat together again"
The driver announced that we're already here in my house. Luke was so happy seeing her Mommy again. We went in her special event and I smile remembering again how big her smile was, how her eyes shining, screaming that she's so proud of herself.
Good thing I stop Luke from causing a scene as he wanted to approach Lalisa. I panicked when Lalisa turn her gaze in our direction. I immediately carry Luke and run outside, telling my driver that we will go home
Luke fell asleep from crying.
Jen : "Stop following them. I saw enough"
I dropped the call staring at the email with Lalisa and that insect's picture. They were having their own world, laughing together, eating at different restaurant including the picture in angle that they look like kissing
I'm not bothered at all. But my wife is crossingg the line that wasn't in my plan.
"Mom?"
"Hey, I'm here"
He sat up, rubbing his eyes "Is Mommy here? Is she sleeping in your room? Can I sleep with Mommy? I miss her"
I kiss his forehead "She's not here, baby. Go back to sleep"
Then he tear up again "You said she's just working, why she's taking so long?" he sobbed " I saw her she's happy.. then why she's still not coming home? Aren't she miss me, does she no longer love me? Mom let's go there again!"
Remembering again all those goddamn pictures, I nodded to my son "I'll bring Mommy home, don't worry"
He kicked his dovet "No! You're always saying you'll bring her home but you didn't! I miss my Mommy! I want my Mommy!"
Cupping his cheeks, I smile at him assuringly "This time, I will bring Mommy home for real" he still hyperventilating "Don't you trust me?"
He sniffed "I d-do Mom. I'm sorry I just miss Mommy so much" then he take me in his cute hug "Mommy will be happy that you've changed a lot. Mommy always complaining your hurting her, you lacking of time for us. Mommy said she hates being controlled that's why she hate you.. and now Mommy won't leave us anymore. Thank you for changing Mom, I love you"
I gulp feeling the lamp in my throat, preventing myself to cry infront of my son "Thank you, baby. I'm sorry again for everything. I'll bring Mommy home.. I promise"
It's true I've changed, a lot. But the strong desire of killing someone who dared to get my wife away from us was just too unbearable. And that shit employee of my wife is trying to have a piece of what I own.
My family is mine, and no one can ever take them away from me.
My friends called the best psychiatrist they have known but none of those figured what's wrong with me until I was the one discovered that this anger issues and everything was all natural in me. It was never going to get cured
After tucking Luke on his bed, I went straight in my veranda sipping my hundred dollar wine, groaning as it burns down my throat
I chuckled at how silly my wife really was. I really did laugh after knowing Lalisa doesn't have any intention of using my last name just to prove to everyone that she can be successful without bragging that I am her wife.
Ofcourse, that would be a big insult to her, having a beauty and brain? My wife was playing fairly. She's hilarious, I really love her
"My Lalisa.. you're making me laugh again" finishing a glass of wine, I pour for another
"I let you run away far from me.. I let you met that bastard bestfriend of yours... I let you build your own name, wanting to fulfill your dreams.. enduring the pain in my heart just for you to stand on your own, living without anyone controlling you, having your precious time on your own.."
I turn my back so I could talk to her picture like I always do "I gave you freedom.. realizing I've been your very own villain. I forgot the reason why I am living in this world... your happiness, that's the most important in this world"
Grinning evily, my eyes trace every detail of her face in the picture in my hand "Beautiful.. so beautiful"
I close my eyes, smiling like a mad devil "But.. inviting a stupid insect in your life that never been necessary.. that was a big no no my oh so wife.."
"So wrong.." I open my eyes, putting back the frame on its perfect angle "You have so many yet to achieve.. you have so much time to enjoy your alone moment"
Sitting on my bed, I shake my head looking at my wife in disappoinment. I might look like crazy but I love my wife, and there's no way in hell that bitch can get my wife from me. That little bug, I can just twitch her neck if I want to.
Then I look again at my wife's frame and chuckled..
"It's time to go home, my doll.."