『JenSoo Short Stories』

Captive #3: The Day

"Boss Kim, I'll miss you." Lisa said as she wrapped her arm around Jisoo and clung her legs to her friend.

Jisoo puts back Lisa's legs but her friend does it again. "Lis! It's heavy! How can I sleep if you're being like this!" She said, sounding annoyed. Lisa just whined and buried her head on Jisoo's neck.

They are all lying down on the floor leaving no space in between them. All covered in a blanket, ready to sleep, but they can't find the rest they need for the night. As they wait for the sleep to vibe them, they stare at the ceiling with plenty of glow in the dark stars stickers.

"Jisoo-yah, you'll be fine." Boss Mina said who's lying next to her. "You did well here inside, for sure you'll do well outside."

"Thanks, Boss. I really appreciate how well you treated me since day one. Thank you so much." Jisoo looked at her then smiled.

"How does it feel, Jis?" Momo asked while her hand was under her head. "I mean, now that you're getting out after six long years."

Jisoo sighed. "The truth is I don't know. I don't feel scared though. But... I just feel different."

"It's fine Boss. As Boss Mina said, you'll be okay. Don't you dare forget us or we will hunt you down!" Irene teased that made them all giggle.

"How can I? I would never." Jisoo answered in full sincerity.

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The schedule of Jisoo's release is at three in the afternoon. It was announced publicly two days prior. Reporters have already been waiting outside since the morning. There are also fans who are there waiting for their favorite actress and chef.

Jennie knew about it. She may only be using her social media accounts for work but the woman's face is everywhere. From newspapers, TV news programs, and even some cafes that she passed by since some fans are organizing a cup sleeve event to celebrate her release.

Those gave her chills from within. She knows that it's a shot on the moon but, somehow she wanted to prepare herself in case a chance for them to see each other comes. She didn't go to work that day. For the first time since she lived there, she opens the television and watches the news waiting for an update about her ex-wife.

Jisoo's image never turned out to be a criminal. Everyone who knows the story looks at her as a hero who saved her wife from a millionaire stalker-rapist. They never looked at her as bad as those who did an actual crime. And the fans are waiting for her comeback. Her team already received a few offers after the announcement of her release. Producers are still willing to gamble with her since the woman never ruined her reputation after the incident and even while she's staying inside.

"Kim," Officer Ye Jin calls by the door. "it's time."

Jisoo looked at her then nodded. "Can I just have some more time with them for the last time? Will you please wait a little longer?"

"Sure Kim, take your time." Ye Jin smiled at her in approval.

"Thank you so much."

Her cellmates are lining up on the side of her exit. With Momo and Lisa tearing up already.

"Ya! Don't cry! I'll see you all soon okay?" Jisoo said as she stood in front of them.

"Rene, Lis, you only have two months left. Please don't do anything and until then, I'll see you both. My company's waiting already for the both of you."

Lisa hugs her tightly and Irene pats her shoulder. "Thanks, Boss Jis."

"Don't worry I'll look after you even if I'm outside just to be sure that no one will touch you until you get out of here. I'll be waiting. Thank you so much." She hugs them both then walks to Momo.