Bully In Love

Chapter 13

Lisa parked in the large semi-circle driveway of Jennie's house and walked up the wide stone steps for the first time. As she approached the tall Portobello mahogany front doors, she instantly felt out of sorts. This place was way too fancy for someone like her to even image living in, let alone step inside of. The anxious feeling almost made her turn around and leave but she had to see Jennie, no matter what.

Lisa took a breath and rang the doorbell. A moment later, she saw a blurry figure approaching through the glass of the door. When the door opened, Lisa immediately recognized Jennie's driver, Lars. The man seemed to recognize her as well and gave her a curious look. "Yes?" He asked.

Lisa nervously cleared her throat. This guy was intimidating as hell. "Hi. I'm Jennie's friend, Lisa. We go to school together."

"Yes, I know who you are."

The blonde looked at the man as he waited for her to state her business. "Okay, well. The reason I came over is to see if Jennie was home."

"Is she expecting you?"

Lisa looked down and shuffled her weight from side to side. "No, um... I kinda wanted to surprise her."

She met Lars' gaze and saw an unconvinced look on his face. He did not make a move from his stance, continuing to block entry into the house.

"Okay look," Lisa said, deciding to level with the man. "She's a little mad at me right now and I wanted to come over and apologize face to face. Jennie is one of the nicest and most caring people I have ever met and I want to make it right between us. So, can I see her? Please?"

Lars' features seemed to soften a bit as he regarded the young woman in front of him. "You may come in." He stepped aside and allowed Lisa to enter the foyer.

"Thank you." As the blonde took in her surroundings her eyes practically bulged from their sockets. The first thing she noticed was the massive staircase that split off into two opposite directions to the second floor. Lisa then looked around further, craning her neck to look in other rooms. From what she could see, the place was elegantly decorated with the most expensive furnishings she had ever seen. Above their heads was a massive crystal chandelier. "Whoa..." Lisa whispered to herself.

"Follow me," Lars instructed. "I believe Jennie is still in the library." He quickly began walking down the hall.

Lisa broke out of her daze and quickly fell into step behind Lars. They passed a few closed rooms until they stopped in front of some double doors. One of which was slightly cracked open.

Lars knocked lightly before opening the door further. "Jennie?"

"Yes, Lars?" Lisa heard the brunettte's voice reply. The blonde stood out of sight.

"You have a visitor." Lars then looked at Lisa, indicating for her to step forward.

Lisa swallowed nervously before stepping into the doorway. Inside the room were shelves of books that were neatly stacked around the circumference of the room. She spotted Jennie sitting Indian style on the ground with a book in her lap.

The brunettte's eyes widened in surprise when she saw her guest. "Lisa?"

"Hey..." the blonde replied, sheepishly stepping into the room.

The brunettte sniffled and wiped at her eyes before quickly standing from the floor. "I... I wasn't expecting you." She said, straightening her pink blouse and black capri leggings.

Lisa had never seen Jennie dress so casually before and with very little make up. It made her seem... more real... if that made any sense. Under all of those glamorous clothes and make up was a regular teenaged girl, like her. It was the girl Lisa desperately wanted to get to know better.