Forever Manoban (Jenlisa Adaptation)

Chapter 10

“Don’t you ever get sick and tired of all the ogling you get from women?”

She laughed, “Don’t you get sick of all the ogling you get from men?”

I twisted my face in confusion, “I don’t get that.”

“Yes you do Jennie, I see it every time I’m with you; the only difference is men are more discreet about it than women are.”

I never noticed men ogling me before; I’ll have to start paying more attention. As we were laughing and enjoying our conversation my phone rang; it was my Aunt Heesun’s number. I looked at Lisa, “I have to get this.” She nodded her head and took out her phone.

“Hello,” I answered. The voice on the other end was my cousin Yeri.

“Jennie, it’s Yeri, I wanted to let you know that mom and dad were...” she started sobbing, “In a car accident, and they both were killed.”

Her sobs grew harder as a tear fell down my cheek. Lisa looked at me and reached for my hand resting on the table. “Yeri, I’m so sorry; I will be there as soon as I can.”

“Thank you Jen, I’ll call you with the details.”

I hung up and looked at Lisa who was staring at me with a worried look in her eye, “Jennie, what happened?”

“My aunt and uncle were killed in a car accident. I need to get out of here Lisa.”

I grabbed my purse and took out some money. Lisa grabbed it from my hands and shoved it back in my purse, “I got this.”

I couldn’t fall apart in front of her; I had to hold it together, at least till I got home, when I was alone.

She threw some money on the table and followed me out of the restaurant. My head was in a daze, and I was confused. I looked in both directions forgetting which way I needed to go. She put her arm around me and pulled me into her leading me to where Bangchan had parked the Limo. I stumbled a few times, but the strength of her arms held me up. She opened the door and helped me in. I slid to the other side as she got in and sat beside me. She didn’t say a word; she only wrapped her arms around me and pulled me into her chest. Feeling the warmth and security of her, I clenched her shirt in my hands and started crying. She rubbed her hand up and down my back as her chin rested on my head. At that moment I didn’t care that she saw me like this, I just needed to be with someone right now, and she was more than willing to be that someone.

***

We walked into my apartment. Lisa shut the door behind her. I threw my purse on the table and walked to the kitchen to grab a bottle of wine.

“Are you ok?” Lisa asked as she followed closely behind. I scratched my head, “Yeah, I’m fine, do you want some wine?”

“Ah no, I really have to go. I have a meeting with someone.”

I rolled my eyes with my back turned to her because I’m sure her meeting had to do with getting laid. I opened the bottle, poured some into a glass and turned around putting one hand on her chest.

“Thank you Lisa, I appreciate everything.”

She put her hand to my face and gently wiped away a couple of tears that were left with her thumb. “I know you do, and you are welcome.”

Fire swept through my body heating every part that ached for her at this moment. This was a side of her that was tender and gentle; a side I wanted to know better. My heart started racing, and the butterflies fluttered around every time she touched me. I was vulnerable at this moment, and all I could think about was kissing her passionately. I restrained myself because I was not about to ruin our friendship.