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"You..." Winter's face instantly turned scarlet red when she heard Chaeyoung's words.
She knew that Felix was behind her and purposely said those words to Chaeyoung so she can make her say something unpleasant.
She was expecting Chaeyoung to say that she did not care about any of them including Felix.
Who would have thought that she would blurt out words like that in front of everyone?
In fact, Chaeyoung was right. She really liked Felix, however, they only had sex once in a drunken stupor and that was three years ago! After that, no matter how much she seduced him, Felix never did it again with her.
Nevertheless, she always hinted to Chaeyoung that they were having an affair every time they were alone. Who would have thought that Chaeyoung would use this against her now?
Felix Han was a playboy and he had many girls within the palm of his hand that he played with. And because Winter liked Felix so much, she threatened those girls to stay away from him.
However, all changed when he met Chaeyoung. Felix seemed to become serious and avoided hanging out with other girls.
The good thing was that Chaeyoung never even once showed any motives towards Felix.
Still, Winter hated Chaeyoung from the moment she saw her two years ago.
"Now... please let go of my hand so you can talk to Mr. Han who is staring at your almost naked body right now." Chaeyoung gave her a smile before forcefully snatching her arm from her grip.
Winter reddened in embarrassment again. What was this woman thinking, embarrassing her like this? But before she could react and say something, Chaeyoung was already out of her sight.
"Tsk... Tsk... told ya to avoid her. Her words pack a punch. Next time don't talk to her about something as nonsensical as this. We all know that she is already engaged." She heard one of their colleague's voice then and a hand patted her back.
Winter clenched her teeth as she glared at her colleagues.
The rest of the people on the plane were looking at her like a clown. They all knew how much she liked Felix as well as they knew how much Felix liked Chaeyoung. Their eyes told her that.
Winter felt a flash or irritation towards her colleagues. All of them filed for a vacation leave the moment they heard that Chaeyoung would ride the Organization's private plane home. It was because they also want to have a taste of the luxury that the Organization gave Chaeyoung.
Though some of them couldn't help but feel jealous towards her, they really wouldn't utter a word since she was a special recruit. Someone that attracted the Organization's eyes due to her talent, unlike them.
After a few seconds, all of them followed Chaeyoung out of the plane.
...
Meanwhile, Chaeyoung was walking nervously. In any minute she would be able to see Lisa. The more she thought about her, the more her heart raced in excitement.
Just as she reached the exit of the jet bridge, she saw her.
Chaeyoung stared at the lazy silhouette that was leaning at the wall. Lisa seemed to be taller than the last time she saw her. Lisa was wearing a plain white shirt paired with dark wash jeans and white sneakers. Her clothes hugged her fit body and beautifully sculpted biceps.
Chaeyoung gulped as her eyes traveled downwards. Staring at this woman for too long was going to make her drool.
She composed herself and walked closer. Then she noticed that her long black hair was still thick and lustrous. Her beautiful features were more define just like a molded granite.
Then Lisa subconciously looked in her direction.
Her black orbs met her gray ones.
Then her world stopped.
The intensity in Lisa's eyes made Chaeyoung gasp in astonishment.
There was something in Lisa's eyes that made her… nervous.
She took another step towards her just as Lisa did.
Then Lisa's slow steps turned into a stride. Lisa's expression unfathomable, like the ache of longing, slowly made its way into her eyes. As if it was something trapped in the chambers of her heart for a long time. A torment that she tried to hide for too long, way too long.
And they met halfway.
Chaeyoung's breath hitched when she noticed that their faces were already less than a feet away from each other. And before she could draw enough air for her body, she melted into Lisa's embrace.
Lisa's arms folded around her drawing her closer. Her big, strong arms were wrapped around her like a cocoon. Making her feel protected and safe.
The warmth of her body enveloped Chaeyoung's cold skin, giving her hope, love and many more emotions she didn't know she could feel at the same time.
The couple hugged each other for a long time as if holding each other wasn't quite enough. As if they needed to feel every ounce of each other's bodies.
This feeling... the feeling of being in each other's arms displayed their raw emotions and raw love.
For Chaeyoung, this was the reason why love was invisible, incomprehensible, undetectable with anything but their minds. It's rawness and boldness.
For her, this feeling was the reason why Lisa's hug felt like... home.
Yes.
This was home.
"I missed you." She heard Lisa whisper in her ear. "I never thought I could miss someone so badly."
Chaeyoung stifled a laugh, before staring at the woman who stole her heart. "Well... Miss Manoban. I happen to feel the same."
Unexpectedly, Lisa then leaned down and gave her a peck on the lips. She grabbed her bags and put her arm around her waist. "Let's go?"
Chaeyoung gave her a smile as she whispered. "The next time that you kiss me... make it last."
The old Lisa would have blushed the moment she said things like this. However this time, she could see Lisa's eyes darken, before she whispered back. "I'm just having a little taste, Mrs. Manoban...Don't even think that I won't have a full meal later when we're alone."
Instantly Chaeyoung's eyes sparkled with surprise. Then she giggled.
Oh dear...She missed this woman so much.
Meanwhile, this interaction did not go unnoticed by the people who were walking behind Chaeyoung, including Felix and Winter.
The moment Chaeyoung hugged Lisa, everyone looked at Felix' reaction. Even Winter nervously stared at the man that she liked then towards the woman that hugged Chaeyoung.
No wonder Chaeyoung wouldn't even look at Felix. Her man was way... way hotter than Felix. As if the two did not stand on the same level at all.
Seeing Lisa Manoban only made everyone realize how foolish they were for even trying to tease Chaeyoung with Felix before.
They always knew that Chaeyoung was already engaged, yet this had not stop Felix from treating Chaeyoung a little special than all of the girls in his life.
He never thought that seeing Chaeyoung wrapped in someone else's arms would cause him a surge of mixed emotions. Jealousy, anger, frustration, irritation, all of that almost knocked him down like a storm inside his chest.
He instantly lowered his head as he walked opposite ways with Chaeyoung and Lisa.
That's right, someone already owned her heart. How come he seemed to forget that, when he started liking her?
How come he even dreamed of her liking him back? With a woman as exceptional as Lisa, how could Chaeyoung even bother to look at him?
Such a pity.
...
Chaeyoung and Lisa went to the Wang Estate to have lunch with her family.
The moment Chaeyoung entered the foyer, she already heard her grandfathers laughter.
"Grandfather." She exclaimed, as she saw him in the living room.
Apart from her grandfather, there were also Jackson, Taehyung as well as Marco and Laura.
The current environment was full of laughter, as they started to talk about Chaeyoung's and Lisa's experiences during dinner.
"As I said before my daughter went away... we should start preparing for your wedding as soon as possible. I know you are both busy, so I will take care of everything." Laura said before seeping her wine.
"I agree, I am not getting any younger unfortunately, my son here does not even have a decent girlfriend. So I can only put my hope on both of you." Jackson added before patting the back of his son.
"Little Chae... I would agree with your mother-in-law. You two are already of marriageable age." Wang Guiren said. "I would like to see my great-grandchildren before leaving this world."
"Grandfather! What are you saying?" Chaeyoung scolded him. Then she let out a sigh before looking at Lisa who was already smiling at her.
"Okay... Okay. But... no extravagant wedding. Just our families." Chaeyoung said.
"Aiyah... since you don't like an extravagant wedding, then I can only give it to you." Laura said while shaking her head. It seemed like her initial plan would not come true after all.
The dinner ended with all of the elders talking about the wedding, while Chaeyoung and Lisa went to the patio to check out the view of the city.
"Beautiful, isn't it?" Chaeyoung whispered her back against Lisa's chest. Lisa's arms were wrapped around her waist.
"Hmmm.. not as beautiful as you are." Lisa said while enjoying the smell of her hair.
Chaeyoung just let out a giggle before asking, "Do you think it is okay?"
"What?"
"To feel this good when I'm with you?" She answered.
Lisa chuckled and responded by kissing the back of her neck making her shiver.
"I love you." Lisa murmured between the kisses.
"I love you more Ms. Manoban" This time Chaeyoung gave her a direct answer, a direct response.
And it was the truth.
She loved this woman. She was not sure about the depths of her feelings yet, but if she were to choose between her empire and this woman, she could only abandon her dream and be with Lisa.
So they can dream together.
"Do you believe in reincarnation?" Lisa's question instantly made Chaeyoung froze. She remembered how she was the one who asked this question when they first met.
"Of course I do." She answered. She was the living proof that reincarnation existed. "Why are you asking that?"
"Well... if I tell you that I reincarnated just to make you mine, would you believe me?" Lisa's question immediately gave Chaeyoung goosebumps.
She did not answer Lisa, instead, she turned around so she could face her.
Their gazes met.
"Then if you were given a chance to reincarnate, would you find me again and make me yours?" She asked.
"Of course." Lisa answered, as she tucked a loose strand of her hair behind her ear. "I would find you and wait for you Mrs. Manoban. Even if it would have taken million years and million lifetimes."
Lisa's answer instantly made Chaeyoung smile. However, this time, a mysterious light flashed in her eyes.
Maybe, Lisa's words were true.
Maybe, she also reincarnated just like her.
And maybe... just maybe, their souls were already connected, long before they reincarnated.
....
"Once again... who gave you the permission to stay in my room tonight?" Chaeyoung asked, her hands on her hips.
She was currently leaning on the door of her bathroom looking at Lisa who was happily brushing her teeth with nothing on but a towel.
Lisa just shook her head, her eyes full of mirth as she continued to brush her teeth. To Chaeyoung's annoyance, Lisa titled her body, allowing Chaeyoung to see her chiseled physique.
Chaeyoung widened her eyes and tried to avoid the view in front of her. Then she gulped a mouthful of air, starting to feel the heat running from her neck to her cheeks. Right, she was blushing.
How embarrassing.
What was this woman doing?
Chaeyoung's awkward reaction instantly earned Lisa's smirk.
"Why? Don't you want me here beside you?" Lisa asked, her mouth curved into a lopsided grin as she approached her.
"Whoa! Whoa!" Chaeyoung exclaimed. She couldn't have her hot fiancé sleeping beside her. It would make her... uncomfortable. "Stay right there! It is um... cold here… just get dressed there."
Then she turned her back to Lisa and ran towards her bed. Chaeyoung covered her whole body. Her speed was so fast, surprising even Lisa.
Seeing Chaeyoung's embarrassment did not hinder Lisa. Lisa made her way into Chaeyoung's walk-in closet and changed into her pajamas. Then she went to her bed and laid beside her.
"Hey... how come you have clothes in my closet?" Chaeyoung asked, her words almost unrecognizable because she had covered her whole face with blankets except for her eyes.
"I stayed here when I arrived."
"Hmmm... okay... we should sleep now." Chaeyoung said before turning her back to Lisa.
"Hmmm... are you not going to shower and brush your teeth before you sleep?" Lisa's words instantly made Chaeyoung sit up. Right, she forgot to shower!
"Of course... I will..." She said before walking towards her bathroom, still trying to avoid looking at Lisa.
Considering that Chaeyoung already reincarnated, she should has already been experienced in these types of things.
However, Lisa was different. She was sure that staring at her was a sin itself.
That was how drool-worthy Lisa was...
She could not understand how staring at Lisa could instantly lit a fire inside her. Maybe... she just missed her too much?
Right... this must be because she missed Lisa.
For sure… this should totally explain the way she blushed every time she thought of her biceps or her abs or...
Chaeyoung decided to avoid looking at the woman or else she would surely embarrass herself by drooling at her.
Cringe.
She shook her head to clear her mind as she started taking her shower.
Wait...
What if Lisa just wanted to tease her? Maybe she enjoyed seeing her blush everytime she flaunts her abs.
How come she was blushing and acting like a teenager?
She was a reborn woman ah! She should be the one dominating Lisa!
Then a sudden idea popped in Chaeyoung's mind.
Since Lisa wanted to tease her... why not do the same to her?
Hehehe...
Chaeyoung couldn't help but laugh inwardly, the plan was flawless.
After cleaning herself up for more than thirty minutes, Chaeyoung finally finished her bath. She then wore her robe and brushed her teeth.
When she opened the bathroom door, Lisa had her back to her.
She decided to tiptoe and make as little noise as possible, so she could avoid startling Lisa.
Then she made her way into her walk-in closet and picked out the sexiest lingerie that she could find.
Hmp! She wanted to see how Lisa would react if she saw her wearing this.
This should serve as a lesson to her woman. Lisa should not tease her again like this.
After fixing herself and drying her hair for another thirty minutes, Chaeyoung decided that it was finally time to show Lisa what she had!
She opened the walk-in closet doors wide and walked towards her bed, making as much noise as possible to gain her attention.
However, Lisa did not react or even move to watch her!
She noisily slumped herself onto the bed and covered herself. This piece of clothing was too cold. She started to wonder who would wear something like this.
Maybe wearing this really was not such a great idea. After all, who would want to spend the whole night shivering instead of sleeping? She grudgingly turned towards Lisa and poked her back.
Nothing.
Eh?
ASLEEP?!
Chaeyoung instantly pouted when she noticed her calm breathing.
Lisa was already sleeping!
She turned her back to Lisa and clenched her fists in annoyance. She was just overthinking!
Maybe Lisa never wanted to tease her in the first place.
How disappointing.
Chaeyoung pulled the sheets to cover her body and shivered again. This chill was going to kill her.
She was just too stupid to wear something like this ah.
Gritting her teeth, she pondered whether or not she should change.
"Whoever made this damn clothing should just burn in hell." She murmured.
She was about to drag herself out of the bed when a warm arm suddenly clutched her waist before she felt Lisa's body next to hers.
Lisa's warmth instantly made her cheeks burn.
"You know... these clothes were not meant to be worn overnight." She heard Lisa's deep voice whisper into her ear. "They were meant to be taken off and to spend the night on the floor."
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