SKYSCRAPER

GAME

JENNIE

"I'm sorry, Dad. I don't have enough money to help you. I know how much you love your bakery and I also feel sad that you're losing it. But can you give me few more months? I have applied as an executive secretary and maybe I can get a loan to help you. What I have now in the bank is Lisa's money for my allowance in school and for our household expenses." I am disappointed of myself. I really want to help my parents .

"Jen, don't worry about this. Your Mom and I cam survive on our own. Don't let Lisa know. I don't want her to worry about us, too. She actually offered last month to expand the bakery and put up more branches but I declined her offer." Dad's eyes are telling me how upset he is.

About my application in a private company, I haven't told Lisa about it yet. She will just stop me and I'm afraid she'll get mad. But I really need to make money on my own. I want to help my parents and I must also have my own savings.

Lisa has been a great provider. She gives everything I need and spoils Aki with a lot of things. In return, I take care of her everyday. But our situation has been the same since we lived together again. I never heard her told me she loves me. She makes me feel it. But I am still wishing that one day, she'll be ready to marry me again. Yes, it's not clear. I can't find the chance to talk to her about us. She is so busy at work.

I am so happy when she told me the other day that Mr. William Ford is preparing her to be the President and CEO of Skyscraper and Ford. She is wondering why of all people, Mr. Ford chooses her. That means, Lisa will inherit both companies once Mr. Ford retires. Impossible to imagine, but he really trusts Lisa.

While me, I am still struggling each day, unsure of what the future holds. I can't always rely on Lisa's money. I don't know what's going to happen on my career. Will I be a successful filmmaker after I graduate? I only have a month left until graduation and the reality scares me.

What if I won't succeed? What if one day, I regret giving up the limelight that I had before?

"Dad, you're here!" I heard Lisa's voice. She met my Dad at the door when he was leaving.

They talked and planned to see us next week over dinner.

She approached and kissed me.

"How's your day?" I asked.

"So tiring. But I am always looking forward to come home and be with you and Aki. How about you?" She asked. She probably noticed my troubled eyes.

"Lisa, allow me to work please?" I tried to convince her.

She sighed and just embraced me.

"Jen, you won't be able to focus on your career as a filmmaker if you're going to apply for a different job. Only a month left and you can start as a director." She said.

"It doesn't always that way, Lis. What if I won't get a project instantly?" I said.

"Then let's put up your own prod house. Hire the best marketing and creative staff. Be the boss. Your emoloyees will get accounts from brands and you'll be the director of their commercial releases. I can also produce your own film if you want, your first major film ever. How does that sound?" I am lucky to have you, Lisa. But it's not even your obligation. We are no longer married. I even hate this feeling of a freeloader.

"Sounds great. And thank you! Thank you so much! But Lisa, I want to have my way up there through my efforts and strengths. You also have things to take care of at work. This is not only just about me." I said.

"Why not? You are my son's mother. Why won't I help you? Jennie, have you forgotten already how I started creating my design portfolio? It's because of you. Remmeber the early times? You gave me everything I needed just for me to pursue my passion in designing cars. This is not just about giving back. I am doing this because I believe in you." She explained.