The Tiger King (Chaelisa)

15| Plan

The day after Somi and Jennie's conversation, Irene had taken the two of them to the diner again where they could talk whilst enjoying some fresh croissants. Jennie protested about having the others pay for her pastry but Irene quickly shut her up by asking Jennie to talk about her conclusions regarding her sister.

Irene had been similarly stumped on what Lisa could possibly do and soon the conversation had veered off course as the women slipped further into relaxation and chatted freely.

Suddenly, mid-way through Somi speaking, Irene shot up from her seat.

"That's it!" Irene slapped the table top, "of course, why didn't I think of it before?"

"Say that again!" she then ordered Somi and the younger girl paled in fright. Irene hovered over her like a hawk as Jennie sipped her coffee and watched the exchange with interest.

"I er....have a dance competition coming up?" Somi said in confusion.

"No not that part!"

"I'm gonna be hosting the biggest summer bash after I'm done with exams?"

"No no!" Irene said exasperatedly, "fast forward!"

There was an excited glint lighting up Irene's eyes. Jennie cocked her head to the side. "Unnie, what are you on about—"

"Um...I actually don't mind Brussels sprouts?" Somi ventured again. Irene groaned and face-palmed as she slumped back in her seat.

"Jennie, this girl shouldn't hang around Lisa anymore, Somi's losing brain cells by the second and turning into her doppel-ganger! All she needs is to dye her hair blonde and you wouldn't tell the difference."

"Hey, Lisa isn't some retarded meat-head!" Somi said indignantly. "She's smarter than the average skanks in my classes!"

"Alright alright," Irene dismissed, "but anyway! What's more important is that you said something that can help Lisa and Jennie!"

The other girls stared at her.

"I did?" Somi glanced at Jennie, who looked puzzled. "What? When?"

"Pilates," Irene said finally with a sigh, "you said you might not be able to make it to pilates after dance class on Saturday!"

"Oh yeah. So?"

"Since when have you been going to pilates?" Jennie asked curiously, "how do you even find the time?"

Somi laughed. "Time management, I'm sure you're familiar with the concept. And oh it's a piece of cake really, I just spend an hour, no biggie. I started recently like....two months ago now? It helps with my flexibility for dancing."

"Focus!" Irene exclaimed, bringing their attention back. "Look, I don't have much time but listen here: Lisa can't relax as such. But  pilates might be the solution!"

"Uhhhhhh....."

"Hear me out—Pilates helps you to relax and strengthen your muscles. It's just what Lisa needs to relieve tension while not losing out on her body strength, in fact, she'll be improving it, instead of trying to bulk up all the time! It will also help with her flexibility, which last time I heard you said she was sorely missing, Jen."

Somi's eyes shone. "Unnie, you're a genius!"

Irene gave a superior smirk and folded her arms. "Well, Jen?"

They waited expectantly when Jennie lowered her eyes, deep in thought as she weighed out the pros and cons.

"It's true that Lisa would definitely benefit from those types of exercises," Jennie said slowly, "and to be absolutely honest, I had considered Pilates or Yoga for her..."