Chapter 9
-This dress is perfect... -with difficulty finding words whispered Lisa holding the little girl who was most interested in the buttons of the snow-white shirt.
-Thank you very much, but I know I don't look as attractive as I did before I got pregnant...- looking at the gorgeous girl in the perfect suit in front of her, Jennie replied uncertainly, not for the first time wondering why this woman had chosen her.
-Hey! Don't ever say that again, okay??.- the Thai woman came up close and started in a stern tone as if she was reprimanding one of the employees.- Who told you such nonsense? Your body has changed since the birth of the child, but not in a bad way, do you hear me? These thighs that used to be as thin as Qing Dynasty porcelain dolls have gained strength because it gave life to beautiful baby.. These stretch marks that you're so embarrassed not to wear shorts around me? They speak of how your body changed to give the best to Jasmine inside you. You know, I have friends in k-pop and I know how cruel the fans and the atmosphere can be at times, but don't ever listen to anyone who tells you that you've lost your beauty. You're no longer the shy girl who lived her dream with her best friends. Now you're a mom of a beautiful girl and a gorgeous woman who stands confidently on her feet, okay?
-How can you be so perfect?.- feeling the tears flowing down her cheeks wheezed idol because no one had ever said such words and they were so badly needed.
-You know, they say we have only the best in Thailand.- with a wink, the restaurateur wiped the tears from the girl's cheeks with her free hand.- I'm sorry it made you cry..
-No, no! Don't apologize, I needed to hear that.- Jennie smiled softly as she intertwined their fingers, trying to calm herself down because she didn't want her loved ones to think that the angel standing next to her was the cause of her tears.
After leaving the house Thai bowed to the bodyguards, which just in case, on the advice of her father, she asked to accompany them additionally, because she did not want to risk that this pleasant evening turned into chaos. She also took care of the additional security around the restaurant, which was closed all day long and this aroused the interest of the paparazzi, because it was a rare phenomenon. On the way to «Bruschweiler», children's music played in the car, which made the baby sitting in the car seat in the back seat mumble happily and made the woman’s in front smile. Having parked in the service parking lot Lisa first ran out of the car, first helping to get out of the car idol and then smiling and tickling the girl took out of the car seat and instantly tossing in the air. Watching this the guards at the entrance only shared half-smiles for the first time seeing their boss happy and Jennie as quickly as possible took out her phone to record this moment. Once inside the building they went towards the administrative offices to leave their outerwear and the bag with the necessary things for the baby in the office of the Thai woman who smiled proudly at everyone who met them.
-We don't approve of her, but the three of them look great together.- noticing her friend entering with her «girlfriend» and daughter, Rose muttered to herself, but in response to this comment, she received only a pinch from her beloved one.- Ouch! It’s hurts!
-Here's my beautiful daughter and granddaughter!.- Minji said with a nod to the Thai woman, trying to take granddaughter in her arms but receiving whimper in return.
-Mom, say hello to Lisa...- not going to tolerate disrespect to someone with whom she was going to build a long-term relationship on this beautiful evening, Jennie said defiantly, not letting go of their entwined hands.
-Good evening Lalisa... - only rolling her eyes at such a prank of her daughter still threw the woman again tried to take her granddaughter.
-Good evening Mrs. Kim and congratulations on the birth of your granddaughter... -letting go of the idol hand and bowing respectfully said Lisa and then began to speak a little quieter looking at the little girl.- Hey angel wanna go to your grandmother?
-Congratulations on the birth of your daughter.- walking up to her best friend and hugging her tightly, Jisoo smiled, pushing her away from the restaurateur.- You look stunning! As if you're ready to go on stage and win the hearts of millions!
-I don't need a million hearts.- looking at the Thai girl who stood a few steps away from them like a lost puppy, Jennie said, approaching her again and intertwining their hands together.- I'll be happy with one..
-The choice of a million is always better...- Irene approached the couple, looking disapprovingly at the restaurateur who had suddenly become close to her friend.-Congratulations on the birth of our beautiful Sooyeon!
-Thank you very much, but stop looking at Lisa as if she had stolen your firstborn child... - already feeling a headache from the condemnation of her loved ones, the idol said, fearing that it would push the Manoban away from her.- Let's go to the table.
-It seems that not getting laid makes you passive-aggressive Jen!.- Nayeon said with a smirk as the couple approached the table, causing everyone at the table to freeze in shock and the two girls to blush.- What? Don't act like the two of them wouldn't go at each other like wild animals...if...
-Stop it now!.- Jeongyeon hissed as she slapped her lover's thigh, feeling the already tense situation getting even worse.
-We will serve the first course in fifteen minutes, Mrs. Manoban...- the waiter bowed respectfully and left the room.
-I propose to raise these glasses to drink to the long, happy and successful life of my only granddaughter.- Minji said with her free hand holding a glass of the fine wine that they had been poured as soon as they arrived, receiving supportive nods.- May Sooyeon have a birthday party every year with only the people she loves and the people her mother decides to invite.
-I wish my mom would invite hot Thai women to my birthday parties...- Nayeon muttered as she drank her glass, for which she received another pinch in the side.- God baby! We need to talk about the physical violence in our relationship!
-Take control of your tongue!.- Jeongyeon snarled through her teeth.
-I'm sure you don't say that in bed.- sitting next to them Moonbyul threw, but unlike her friend, she managed to catch her wife's hand and kissed it gently.- I was just pointing out a fact, my love.
-God, this dinner is getting worse and worse...- Jennie whispered, hiding her face in the Manoban's shoulder, but when she heard laughter, she looked up.- Why are you laughing?
-We've just arrived fifteen minutes ago and give this evening a chance...- rejoicing at the distraction of everyone on Jasmine replied Lisa leaving a small kiss on the top of her head.- We just need to wait for the main courses and everyone will be distracted from us for sure.
-To be honest, this chicken has already distracted all my attention.- hearing only the end of the conversation, Rose, whose plate was already covered with dishes from all over the table, said.- What is the recipe for this chicken?
-I agree it's just perfect and so tender and melt-in-your-mouth! I swear it's the best thing I've had in my mouth today.- Seulgi added to her friend's words.
-You remember what we did this morning, don't you?.- Irene said with a raised eyebrow, her arms folded across her chest.- Are you sure you mean what you say?
-Umm… I just.. Uhm.- Seulgi was momentarily confused, causing everyone at the table to laugh.
-Could you tell me the name of this dish?.- Rose asked, looking at the chicken with an amorous smile as the waiter came in with new appetizers.
-Ms. Park is not a dish of our main menu..- having put the plates down, the waiter began to explain to her, casting a proud glance at the boss, because absolutely everyone who worked at «Bruschweiler» sincerely loved her.- This is a family recipe of Mrs. Manoban, she did everything necessary that night and our chef only cooked following the instructions..
-If she cooks like that at home, I can see why you keep her around.- Rose winked at her friend, but noticing her beloved's burning gaze, she lowered her eyes to her plate.- Em... Yes.... Thank you.
-I swear it's better than any sitcom I've watched.- sincerely enjoying the way everyone walks around each other like on an eggshell, Minnie threw trying the fish.- Especially everything is better because the food is wonderful..
-I'm ready to watch Nayeon and Moonbyul get scolded by their loved ones literally forever.- Sana agreed with a smirk as she cut off a piece of fish.
-She seems to want her mommy.- Minji got up from her seat and approached her daughter, but to her daughter's unpleasant surprise, her granddaughter reached not for her mother, but for the Thai woman who took her with a big, wide smile.
-Angel! Did you miss me?.- Lisa mumbled, kissing the little face, causing a loud and gleeful laugh, ignoring the way the back of her head was burning from all the stares.
-Thank you mom, but these days she's tied to Lisa's thigh.- Jennie smiled gently, picking up a glass of wine, because after discussing with the Manoban, she agreed to let herself go and enjoy the evening while she took care of everything.- Thank you so much for all the gifts and congratulations.
-I hope we didn't overdo it?.- Solar asked, stroking her lover's thigh.
-I think Lisa and I will have to spend the whole day tomorrow on sorting out your bags, but Jasmine will have a six-month supply of sportswear.- the idol replied with a laugh, surprised at the number of gifts from the couple.
-Let's just say someone couldn't resist going to the children's section of Adidas...- Moonbyul looked at her wife and remembered how they had hardly fit all the purchases into the car.
-This food is divine! If I was fed like this at home, I wouldn't let a girl out of the house!.- Rose muttered to herself as she savored the tteokbokki.
-I agree it's literally an orgasm of the mouth... If she cooks like that at home, I can understand Jennie's desire not to be driven away... - agreed with friend Seulgi, but as soon as the sound of the discussions disappeared, the both realized that they were in trouble.
-I'm honestly tired of putting up with your chicken shit.- Jisoo spat out through gritted teeth cautiously as she continued to watch the interaction of the main, albeit unofficial, couple.
-I won't even comment...- also watching her "niece" slap the restaurateur's cheeks, Irene nodded, knowing exactly what Jisoo was talking about.
-Maybe you just need to show them the real food of paradise...- from her seat, Nayeon decided to cut in with a playful eyebrow at the not-so-subtle hint of what paradise food was.
-That's it! That's the reason why we don't go to serious events together!.- throwing up her hands with difficulty restraining a cry of the soul, Jeongyeon said.
-Will you stay with us even in this mess?.- Jennie whispered as she looked away from the chaos that was unfolding at the table and looked at the restaurateur who was trying to feed the fruit puree to Jasmine.
-I think it's a beautiful mess.- Lisa smiled back, gently wiping little girl mouth, but even though she felt disapproval from of many at the table, she wasn't going to back down.- You'll have to kick me out, and that's the only way to get rid of me.
-Then you're stuck with us for a long time!.- Jennie smiled, holding back from kissing her, because she didn't want their first lip-to-lip kiss to happen like this.
The rest of the dinner was much more relaxed at the table with many jokes and wishes for the health of the birthday girl, who enjoyed the attention but refused to leave the arms of the Thai woman or her mother. Everyone who was at the celebration noted how perfectly the girls fit each other especially when they without words cut dishes or gave salt, napkins and drinks. At all attempts to provoke the restaurateur she only smiled and calmly answered any questions while Jennie threw a sarcastic answer in the direction of the one who asked the question. Back home at half past ten the couple decided not to part and after saying goodnight Lisa went to the guest bedroom where she spent those nights when Jasmine was sick and idol to master bedroom dreaming about the future she wants to build.