Chapter 18
-You must...
-I'm not going to discuss this anymore Jen!.- Lisa responded with an unusually harsh tone, getting up from her seat on the plane and turning off her laptop on which she had been trying to work for the last hour and a half.- I'm going to go rest with Jasmine.. I apologize for what you've witnessed Ms. Kim...
From the moment they arrived at the airport, the dispute between the couple over the situation in the office became so heated that for the first time the Thai woman became emotionally distant and spoke insanely dry and rude. At some point, the elder Kim, who was watching the argument from the side and not interfering, left with Jasmine to a far room, because she saw the child feeling the tension and started to whimper. However, even in the moment of tension and emotionally clouded judgment, none of the girls raised their voices, speaking quietly and not crossing the line in their own expressions, knowing the consequences.
-You really need to let go of this situation dear...- closing the book Minji said with a note of motherly displeasure after half an hour of tense silence.
-Will you take her side? Really mom?.- Jennie said irritably, covering her eyes to try and calm down.- She shouldn't have started that fight! It was childish at the very least!
-At the very beginning of the relationship, I really doubted whether Lisa was right for you or not, and this act proves yes..- sharing her own thoughts, the woman began, smiling tenderly at her daughter.- If she had backed off and let your ex keep making all these vile derogatory statements that I would have stopped respecting her.. She may have been rude in communicating her position, but Lisa did what was necessary in this situation.. You need to talk to her calmly and without emotion, and you also need to thank her for everything she does for both of you.. She makes a huge amount of effort to be with you, damn it, she even established a relationship with me, and it costs a lot, and what does she get in return? A scolding for standing up for you? If you don't want to lose, you have to be more loyal and devoted to her.. Not only in terms of loyalty in a relationship, but also in trust in the decisions she makes, do you understand? How do you think it feels right now? Apologize to her!
-Who would have thought my own mother...- Jennie grumbled unhappily as she got up from her seat and walked to the back of the plane.
-I'm not going to keep fighting.- noticing her girlfriend entering the master bedroom as quietly as possible, Lisa said, stroking the back of the little girl who was hugging her tightly.
-Can we talk?.- smiling at how cute this couple looked, the idol clarified, realizing for the first time in recent hours how much damage their relationship could have caused, because if it had been someone else, he would definitely have left accusing her of being attached to his ex.
- If you're going to scold me again like a child who has committed a misdemeanor, then no, if you're ready to calmly discuss everything, then it's fine..- after a minute's silence, the Thai woman replied, receiving only a quiet "ready", she carefully shifted the girl onto the pillows, making sure that they prevented a fall, getting up from the sofa and taking the chair opposite.- I repeat, I will not apologize to him..
-I think I should apologize.- ignoring the other chair and sitting on her girlfriend's lap, Jennie began, trying to find the right words.- It's just that this situation could hurt you, you know? If he decides to go public? I'm afraid you don't realize the extent of the damage… Korean society is very aggressive towards foreigners... How do you think they'll react if they find out that their beautiful idol was insulted by a Thai woman who's also dating their K-Pop princess? At the very least, they'd give you hell.. Your parents! Damn it, your parents coul..
-Hey.. Hey.. Look at me.- realizing that if she didn't stop her, thoughts can go to very dark places, the restaurateur said, cradling her frail body.- I can handle this, you know? I'm a big girl with a lot of connections who can shut the fucking trolls up without any problems.... Besides, my business partners don't give a shit about my personal life unless it's their wives and you probably don’t understand how powerful name of Manoban..
-You won't even look at other people's wives!.- the idol playfully poked at her shoulder, but noticing that she had not finished, she fell silent.
-Of course I won't when I have such a beautiful stubborn angel...- kissed her shoulder, the restaurateur stroked her bare skin from behind her shirt.- I want you to understand one thing Nini, my priority is the happiness and safety of our little family... I don't care if I have to sacrifice my public image for that.. Only if you care about the rumors that will come out if he decides to talk about us.
-No! No! I'm proud of our relationship, but I just don't want to risk everything you've worked so hard for, as well as Jisoo and Rose..- Jennie admitted her biggest fear, trying to hide the tremor in her voice.- Just because of my fucking ex-boyfriend, people close to me could lose everything....
-Let us all take care of ourselves okay?.- kissing her temple, Lisa whispered, smiling softly.- Let's forget about all the mess this weekend.. My family's lawyers have started working and by Monday they will provide options that we can not only defend but also attack, but for now let's enjoy Paris?
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-Thank you very much dear...- Minji smiled at the girl and sat down at the table.
-No problem, Ms. Kim...- the restaurateur replied with a respectful bow of her head, holding the little girl playing with the necklace tightly in her arms.
-Trust me, she's always like that, Mom..- Jennie looked at the menu, smiling slightly at how gallant she was.- What are our plans for this weekend? Is there a plan or are we gonna improvise?
-After breakfast, I planned to send Ms. Kim to La Maison Guerlain Spa.- Lisa began her story gently placing Jasmine in a highchair, whose attention was now captured by the toy the idol had placed in front of her.- There she can rest before the evening tour of the Louvre and a wonderful dinner at one of the best restaurants in Paris....
-I already like the plan for the day dear!.- replied Minji happily, not for the first time noticing how reverent and respectful her daughter's girlfriend was towards her, even though she wasn't the biggest supporter of their relationship at first.
-What are we going to do while mom is in the spa?.- putting a bib on her daughter, Jennie clarified with undisguised interest in her voice, as no one knows the girl has prepared something for them.
-This will be a little surprise, sweetheart...- kissing her cheek, the Thai woman murmured with a smile on her lips.- I didn't want to be rude or disrespectful, but while we're here, my security will be accompanying us everywhere.... I'll introduce you to them right after breakfast... Even though we're far away from Seoul, I didn't want to take any risk..
-I'd like to say a few words if you don't mind.- at the end of dinner, Minji suddenly said, raising her wine glass.- I'd like to apologize for my behavior at the beginning of your relationship and thank you for taking care of my girls Lisa... I've never said this to anyone before, but welcome to the family dear!
-Thank you very much Ms. Kim!.- Lisa stood up happily from her seat, bowing as low as possible, feeling insanely happy with the approval of one of the most important people in her girlfriend life.
-Now it's Minji or Mom, sweetheart..