Wendy's P. O. V.
"Are you sure I'm good?" Joy asked, she's been asking me about her dress since earlier and I'm tired of saying Yes, you are beautiful!
"I don't know what to say anymore to make you believe" I sigh and unbuckled my seatbelt "They're already waiting for us. My grandparents are here, they have bad temper so just don't mind them when they said something"
I step out of my car and open the door for her. She went out and fix herself, she bought a dress earlier. I told her not to but she insisted since it's a dinner with my family.
"Let's go!" I cheerfully said and grab her wrist to drag her inside our house.
I decided not to park the car in our garage instead I park it outside the gate so I can drive it right away after the dinner. When we entered our gate, the lights that hanging on the trees in the garden are already visible. It's really fun to stay under that spot for relaxation.
"That place is cool" She pointed it.
"My favorite spot" I chuckle "We will go there and I will show you something that were made by my friends excluding Jimin"
"What is it?"
"Clue is, it was when we were middle school students" I laugh as I remember those hew on the tree. The three doesn't want to see it anymore and even asking me to cut it down but Nah, it's a memory. Stupid memory.
The trail has small lamp posts to lit it up. The smell of Mom's flowers are pervading our place, I hate the smell of it but I became used to it.
We reach the main door of our house, I think they're in the dining area already since it's kinda late
"It's just a dinner but I'm nervous" Joy mumbled.
"You don't have to be" I laugh, I turn the knob and ready to push it when someone pull it first which made me tumble.
"Welcome to our house Joy!!" Mom and Dad celebrate, Joy cover her mouth and laugh. I told them not to make me embarrassed in front of her.
But look, they're holding a balloon and blowing a party horn. Additionally, they're wearing a mask like they're in the party. Both of them dance like we are in the disco, I look at their back and the jukebox is playing. They're a Grown us adults acting like children
I face palm myself and put my hands on my waist "Mom, Dad" I called, Dad pointed at me and dance like crazy. I heard how Joy laugh so hard and even hit me.
"Good evening Ma'am and Sir" Joy said.
"Don't call us Ma'am and Sir, call us Mom and Dad!" My Mom squeal and reach Joy's hand.
My girl look at me surprisingly, I just let Joy walk in, I stop in front of my Dad and use my elbow to his stomach.
"What the hell is this?" I whispered but the annoyance in my voice can be feel.
"This is a party, right? That finally my only child brings someone" He said.
"Why are you wearing those masks? I can't believe this" I shake my head, it's really embarrassing. I look at my Mom and she's talking to joy not even keeping herself steady, she's dancing like hell Oh My God.
"Do I look good? It's a surprise for Joy" He giggle and put the party hat on his head which I quickly removed.
"Dad it's not a birthday party. Oh My God I'm so done with this family" I heave a sigh and just grab Joy's hand to walk inside the dining area.
"Hey your Mom is still talking to me" She said.
"They look weird just don't mind them" I replied back.
She let me drag her and I can feel that my parents are following us. Why they couldn't act like normal parents? Like, the typical parents. They're acting like weird teenagers. I can't see myself being like this when the time comes that I'm already old.
"Grandma, Grandpa Good evening" I bow my head when we reach the area, they're waiting for us.
"Goodevening Ma'am and Sir" Joy greeted. I think she felt the different atmosphere between my parents and grandparents because she smile uncomfortably.
"Take your seat Joy!" My Mom cheerfully said and make her sit beside her while my Dad pull his chair in front of my Mom.
"How about me?" I asked, they didn't mind me and just focus giving foods to My Girl.
I just sit in front of my Grandparents that I should be sitting beside Joy but look at my parents, seems like she is their real child and I'm just a useless stupid visitor of hers.
My Grandparents didn't speak and just continue eating. I haven't had a chance to introduce Joy to them earlier as my parents mobbed us in the main door. However, they already know that I'm asking Joy out everyday.
"So where did the two of you met?" My Mom asked as she put the meat inside her mouth.
Joy glance on me and stop from cutting her meat "Actually we were in the same University so I have a lot of ideas about her but she didn't know that well since I wasn't existing in their life during that time" She stated.
"I know her but she's a typical college student who had a responsibility to maintain her grades for scholarship" I interrupt.
My Dad went amaze and clap his hands "Wow. So you are a scholar? I didn't know that, Wendy told us some stories about going out with a girl and I can feel that you are really a good person. I'm really proud to those people who are a ball of fire" He bob his head while looking at Joy.
"Then you should be proud of me. I am a hard worker too" I disagree.
"You were a nuisance when you were in college" My Mom corrected me which made me sit back and shut my mouth "So what about your parents? Wendy should bring them here as well"
"Uuhh.. " She grasp on her knife "My parents are farmers, No scratch it.. We are all farmers. We milked cows ans harvest some fruits and anything that were planted"
"Really? You're too pretty to be a farmer. Wendy is perfectly fit on that job" Dad joked.
"Your parents are just a farmer?" My Grandfather interrupted.
We all went shut because of the sudden question. There's the most stressful moment of my life. That's why I never brought someone in my house other than my friends is because of my Grandparents, they're the overruler of the family which I totally disagree.
"They're not just a farmer" I scoff and put the fork down "They're hard worker who provides everyone's needs" I exclaim.
My grandmother look at me and wipe her mouth by the napkin "You're a pretty lady.. What's your work?
Joy clear her throat and purse her lips before she speak "I am currently working in Manoban's company as q secretary of Mrs. Jennie Manoban" She answered.
"Oh.. I heard that you were classmates before? It's business course, right? You should have to build on your own right? I mean, your degree is just useless if you won't use it properly"
"Y-Yeah.. I'm thinking about it for the future" Joy said, there's an awkwardness with her voice. Gosh I hate this.
My Dad sip on his wine and cough "It's good that you are ambitious. I love that!" He titter, My Mom ask for a high five to him which he quickly give in.
"You graduated almost years, right? That age should even have a small business and you told us that you are just working recently in Jennie's company, right? What did you do for those years?" My Grandfather asked.
"I helped my parents in our farm but honestly, I didn't finish my college because they needed me" She smile forcefully as I glance at her.
"Uhmm but you-" I cut my grandma off
"Not because you were graduated with that course that doesn't mean you should build your own business. She's trying to save her family in province and that should be the reason to be proud of her.. Besides, couldn't you hear her? She's a secretary. It's an honor to be a CEO's right hand" I explained to them.
I don't want Joy to feel uncomfortable because in the very first place I asked her about this so I need to defend her from them.
"It's great that Joy is not born with a silver spoon unlike Wendy so they're perfectly match for each other" Mom said, I smile at her.. I know she's protecting my reputation against them and Joy.
"We introduced a lot of girls with you Wendy.. Someone who has a big reputation in industry. I never dreamt that you will end up with so-"
I disrespectfully drop the utensils and lean back against the chair, My Grandparents are horrible.
"I don't need a girl, I need a lady. I won't give you a respect if you won't respect me and my visitor as well. If you want those girls? Then marry them" I shake my head in disbelief while looking straight at them
"Your words Wendy" My Grandfather raged.
I felt my Dad's hand touching my hand, telling me to calm down.
"Don't worry, We're just hanging out as friends?.. We're not dating" Joy told them and drink her water.
I stood up aggressively "I don't think this dinner is perfectly great. I shouldn't invite you here" I groan and pull Joy out of the place.
I am really upset, I know how does it feel to be little by someone. I never expected this.
"Hey. Are you mad? I'm fine, seriously" She laugh at me.
I slam the main door and dragged her towards the tree I was pertaining to earlier. There's a silence between us, I couldn't even compose any words to say. I feel so embarrassed. I should've just ask my parents to go out for a dinner instead of here.
"I'm sorry"
"I'm fine"
We both said Unison. We laugh for about seconds and another silence. We both look up to the tree house and she touch the hanging pendant light.
"This is so refreshing" She smile widely as she look at me "That tree house is kinda old"
"Yes but it's still fine. Let's go up" I said and walk towards the stairs "You can go first"
"I'm afraid that the woods might crack"
"It's durable than you think" I laugh.
She shrug her shoulder and begin to climb up. Since she's wearing a dress, I never look up to see what's inside her. I make myself busy by stepping and killing the insects on the grass until she's finally way up.
"Your turn" She shouted.
I hurriedly climb up as well and only few seconds since I reach the top wherein I saw some embarrassing things we made before.
"These kids in the picture were.. " She look at me amusingly and showed me the picture.
The tree house is not that small and not that big, When we were in our middle school ages, We can stood up without bumping our heads on the roof while now, we need to bend or use our knees to walk.
"Yes. That kids were Me, Seulgi, Lisa and Jisoo" I pointed.
I took the picture and smile unconsciously. It was when we were in Grade 8? I think.. Lisa and Seulgi are really tall since then. The picture was really cute, as far as I remember.. The three have copies of this.
It was taken in the park by Lisa's Mom. Both Seulgi and Lisa were on each side of us while me and Jisoo were in the middle. Lisa's arm was on Jisoo's shoulder and putting her two fingers under her chin and showing off her teeth while Jisoo has no expression at all I don't know why. While Seulgi's pose was spreading her legs, like she's about to split and extending her left arm like Iron Man while Me, I was laughing on the picture. My mouth was open and I was covering my eyes. All of us were carrying big backpacks for school.
"All of you were so cute!" She praised and grab it again "Lisa and Seulgi were really naughty"
"Yeah" I chuckle and look around again, there are a lot of pictures pinning on the wall. Memories of the past.. Also, some handwritten words were there. Like here, Jisoo wrote words saying "I love you soojoo" for her first ever crush.
"All of you were looked like an F4. Did you know F4 is?" She laugh at me.
"Tsss" I rolled my eyes and put my hands on the floor to support myself. I think this is the best place and time to have a date "Let's continue our date here instead" I suggest.
"Hmm? Are you crazy?" She chortle and look around "What with this box?"
"Just our toys and other stuff. I haven't had open that box since then" I told and let her pull it "While you are digging what's inside that box, I will call someone for a delivery. Wait me here" I added before I leave her inside the tree house.
I won't let my grandparents ruin this beautiful day. Joy prepared big time for this yet they will just insult her for being a farmer? The Audacity. The next time I see them eating rice, vegetable and fruits.. I will brag about something that will make them choke.
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Irene's P. O. V.
I've been waiting outside the clinic for almost two hours. It is Seulgi's day for therapy. I thought she will say No when I asked her about it but this happened. We are here in clinic. I am so happy that she's trying.
Eating regularly and this therapy are the improvements that she's doing. We barely talk but it's fine as long as she's fine. I can see how Aleyna made her happy on every little jokes her daughter threw.
Jennie called last night to asked how's my life going, she's so stress about Lisa. Imagine, we are having video calls yet that idiot kept on teasing Jennie that leaded into bickering. I witnessed how Jennie smash Lisa's head by the pillow. I'm kinda jealous because we do that before but I can wait until Seulgi feel better.
After minutes, I saw Seulgi coming out the office. The therapist discussed something about Seulgi's progress and it's doing good so far. After several discussion, I'm finally freed out of it. I saw Seulgi waiting for me.
"Do you wanna go home?" I asked her softly.
It's a miracle.
She shakes her head and smile at me.
"How about.. Let's have a walk and eat in restaurant?" She asked.
I was flustered but I smile back quickly "Sure. It's the best thing to do for a while" I chuckle.
We both walk out of the clinic and step inside our car. I am in charge to go for a drive today since Seulgi is still sick.. I'm sad that Aleyna is not here to join us. I drive my car towards the park, it's only few minutes away from us.
"Do you need something?" I asked, she's looking outside the window
"No. I'm fine" She replied back.
"Just tell me if you need something, okay?"
"Yeah"
Everyday is just like this. It feels like we're on the teenager love stage of someone wants to break up because she find another partner. Cold treatment is killing me actually but who am I to demand? She's sick so I need to understand her because that's all she needs. Just like what Jennie said, bear the pain and it will be worth it in the end.
We reach the park and we both step out of the car. A lot of people are having their great time with families and friends. Some are using the renting bikes to stroll around the place since there's a lake beside the park.
"Where do you wanna go?" I asked her.
She didn't speak and tug me along with her. I didn't complain or what. We reach where the ice cream bus are situated.
"Do you want ice cream?" She asked and look at me.
I hurriedly nod my head like a kid who just asked by her Dad. She walk towards the seller and ask for two cones of chocolate ice cream. She handed it to me and give me a tissue.
"Did we go here for an ice cream?" I laugh.
"No. Just want to freshen up my mind" She look around and look at my hand, she offer hers which made me confused.
"What's with your hand? Is there a dirt? Wait I will-" She didn't let me finish my words when she grab my hand and interlock it, I am seriously surprised.. Feels like our first date ever.
We started to walk while eating ice cream. I can feel my heart beats faster and faster that maybe I would passed out later. Why I'm feeling this? We are already married!
"The therapist told me to start new lifestyle so I'm trying even if it's hard for me to cope up since the thoughts keep on barging inside my head" She stated, first time she speak a lot after the incident. I think we should celebrate it, the therapist did well!
"What lifestyle do you want to try?"
"Things we never did before. Things that I lacked of for being a partner and Mom to Aleyna" She said and stop. She look at my face and fix my hair "I don't know how to bring back my old self.. I want to try buy if I am tired.. I should stop from trying"
"Your strong and I know we can do this. You're not fighting alone, We are here" I softly said and caress her cheek. I don't care if our ice creams are already melting, I'm enjoying this kind of moment.
She heave a sigh and step closer to me. She give me a tight hug and kiss on my head.
"Thank you" She whispered.
I tap her shoulder and brushes her back to console her.
"I want to look around the place. Maybe we can ride the bike" Seulgi pointed the renting bikes.
"I don't know how to ride it" I disagree.
"Who told you that I will let you ride on your own? I will be your driver this time" She said and drag me towards the bicycles.
Hoping that this will be the start
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While the two couples are having a romantic date the other couple is just having a great time watching a movie.
When Lisa arrived earlier, she put the snacks in the kitchen and telling the maids not to touch anything. Daehan and Lauren are playing in the garden with their nanny while Skyler, he's still asleep and recharging his energy.
Jennie is always checking him every half hour to check his temperature which is slowly decreasing. The small Lady snuggle on Lisa's body, she's enjoying the disney movie that she choose earlier. Lisa who's busy playing with her phone, is letting her wife do what she wanted.
"Come on.. " Lisa mumbled and gritted her teeth while smashing her screen by fingers.
"They're so lovely" Jennie left in awe and look at Lisa "You said that we will watch this together but look at you. You are busy with your game, I'm getting jealous!"
Lisa gaze on her and just put her phone on the bedside table to give her wife the attention she's asking. She hug Jennie really tight that cause her to feel great because she got what she wanted.
"Hun.. Our anniversary is coming. Any plans? Do you want to have a vacation?" Lisa asked her.
"Nah. Let's stay here in Thailand with the kids. We've been celebrating that with an extraordinary dates or whatsoever so let's try something new. We will celebrate it with the kids as well" Jennie respond and starts kissing Lisa's face repeatedly "I miss you"
Lisa raise her left eyebrow and touch Jennie's forehead "Are you sick?" She cackle.
"Silly!" She slap her chest "I miss you. Let's have an alone time later?"
Lisa knows already what Jennie wanted. She smile uncontrollably and scan Jennie's body, looks like she's getting hot.
"Sure. It's been so long" She grin and kiss Jennie's lips.
The tiny girl sit on Lisa's crotch which cause her to groan "I want snacks. Let's eat the foods you bought a while ago"
"Sure! I will bring it here. Do you want me to put the snacks in one place or we will eat through the plastics?"
"Just put it in one plate" Jennie replied and slap Lisa's butt when she stood up "Make it faster, okay? I wanna watch something romantic"
"Okay Ma'am!" Lisa salute before she walk out of the room.
She hurriedly run down the stairs and have a glimpse on their door, making sure that Jennie is not following her. She jump on the last three steps to make it faster.
"Dadaaaa" Daehan meet her half way and hug her legs, Lauren followed and hug Lisa's leg as well.
"Babies, Dada will do something okay? I will make a snack for Mommy" Lisa said and separate the two from her.
"Can we have some snacks?" Daehan asked.
Lisa proceed on the kitchen and open the plastics to put the foods she bought earlier. Lauren hit her legs several times to get her attention.
"Dada" She babble.
"Wait baby, okay? Dada is doing something" She said, Lauren stop from bothering Lisa and just stride around the kitchen.
Lisa open the chips and put it in the Tupperware. Doritos, Lays, extra hot cheetos and a lot of chips. She took out the Paqui which is place on the coffin shape of box. She purse her lips and look at the back to check if Jennie's there.
"Hoping that she won't notice this" She nervously said and open the box.
A triangle shape like plastic revealed. There are instructions inside, means that it's for a challenge. Lisa tore the plastic and a black chip shows up, she sniff it and there's no spicy smell at all.
"Is this really spicy?" She asked herself. She shrug her shoulder and put it in the middle part "I think I need to cut this into half so she won't notice it right away"
Lisa made a dip sauce for the other chips. After everything is settled, she tell to the nanny to stay in the living room with the kids for a while. She run upstairs bringing the snacks she made.
"You can do it. Luck is with you" Lisa whispered.
She turn the knob and make herself smile widely to convince Jennie that nothing's suspicious. A romantic movie is already playing and The small girl is squealing since earlier because of too much excitement.
"Just squeal.. That will be your last squeal for this day" Lisa smirk.
"Awww! You're so sweet" Jennie giggle to her and spread her arms to give Lisa a hug.
The latter put down the Tupperware and give Jennie a last kiss and hug before she will be killed later. Both of the lay flat on the bed and watch the movie peacefully. Jennie starts to eat, dipping the chip on the sauce before she put it inside her mouth. She never what chip she would take which made Lisa satisfied.
"Does it taste good?" Lisa asked her and look on the Tupperware, the Paqui is showing up
"Yeah! I love you~" She sweetly said, Jennie's being so soft for Lisa today.
Lisa shrug her shoulder and compress Jennie's cheeks before she land a kiss to her lips. She repeated it a lot of times and let her go after. Lisa is not eating anymore and just watch how Jennie choose a chip.
The most awaited for her has been finally done, Jennie pick the Paqui without even looking. Lisa wet her lips and bit her bottom as she couldn't wait for Jennie's reaction.
"That guy is so cute!" Jennie giggle.
Lisa rolled her eyes "Just eat it" She said, barely audible.
Her eyes widened when Jennie took a bite of it. Every munch Jennie made, Lisa is watching her. Jennie stop and stare at the chip.
"What it taste like a chocolate?" Jennie asked and look at chips then to Lisa "Tell me what this?"
"A chip?"
"Nah. Tell me" Jennie slap her shoulder.
"Tell what?" Lisa asked, she sigh as she thought that it was failed.
Jennie is about to have a bite again when her eyes widened. She kneel on the bed and open her mouth a little.
"Oh My God!" Jennie said and look at Lisa first before she run inside the bathroom.
"Yes that's my bitch right there!!" Lisa laugh hysterically and took the phone to film her dying wife.
She didn't know that maybe that will be her last laugh.
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