Jennie - “Come on in.”

Jisoo - “T-thanks.”

Irene greets her as soon as Jennie opens the door.

Irene - “Hey you! Why did you come back so early?? I said Seulbear is coming here!”

Jennie - “Is she here?”

She looks at Irene from head to toe.

Jennie - “Oh... judging from your state... she is here.” She scoffs.

Irene - “So!? I have right to... uh... do whatever with her. She is my girlfriend!”

Jennie - “Yeah! But I also have right to come here whenever I want!”

Irene - “Whatever. Go to your room then and don’t disturb us-”

Just then she notices the short figure with black face paint standing behind Jennie.

 

Irene - “Who is that?”

Jennie - “Oh... her? She is my kidnapper.”

Irene - “Eh?”

Jennie - “Seriously.”

Irene - “Okay. Enough joke. Who is she??”

Jisoo - “She is my... NEW friend.”

Irene - “Oh. Hey!” she greets Jisoo.

Jisoo - “H-hi...”

Irene - “What’s your name?” she asks as if asking a kid.

Jisoo - “J-Jisoo.”

Irene - “Jisoo. That’s a nice name. Sorry to ask this... but why the all black getup? Especially what’s with the black face paint?”

Jisoo - “U-uh... t-that is...”

Jennie interferes.

Jennie - “She just LOVES black!”

Irene - “Oh! Too much I see.”

Jennie - “Are you going to keep blocking the door?”

Irene - “Eh? Oh... sorry. Come on in please.”

Jisoo - “T-thanks.”

Jennie - “You! Come with me!”

Jisoo - “Y-yeah.”

Irene - “Wow! She is so nervous.” She nudges Jennie. “Following me are you??” she teases.

Jennie - “Are you crazy? Following YOU?! Huh!”

Irene - “Hmm... is that’s not it, why is she looking so...”

Jisoo - “It’s nothing. It’s her first time here. That must be why she is so nervous.”

Irene - “Oh... I guess so...”

Jennie - “What are you doing here? Seulgi must have dressed back up by now.”

Irene - “Oh! I totally...” she runs towards her room. “Jisoo, enjoy your stay. And if Jennie does anything bad, call me.”

Jisoo smiles mildly in response.

 

Jisoo - “S-she seems a very good boy.”

Jennie - “Don’t you mean... ‘girl’?”

Jisoo - “Y-yeah. Sorry. I am just...”

Jennie - “Whatever. Come with me.”

 

Jennie drags her to her room.

Jennie - “Welcome to my room.”

Jisoo - “I-it’s so small.”

Jennie - “Eh?! You are the first one to call it ‘small’! It’s anything BUT small.”

Jisoo - “S-sorry! I am very nervous! I meant to say otherwise!!” she frantically says.

Jennie - “You are starting to get on my nerve now! Anyway... let’s get you dressed up. Your attire is scaring people.”

Jisoo - “D-dress up??”

Jennie - “Yes.” She opens her huge cupboard. “Choose one.”

Jisoo - “W-wow! You have so many!”

Jennie - “That I do. Now choose one. Or should I choose one for you??”

Jisoo - “N-no. It’s fine.”

 

After a few minutes.

Jennie - “Got something??”

Jisoo - “Y-yeah. Can I wear this?” she holds something up for Jennie to see.

Jennie - “J-Jisoo... that’s a sweater. Don’t you think... summer is not the right time to wear that?”

Jisoo - “T-then how about this?”

Jennie - “That’s a bikini. I am not taking you to a beach. Are you going to wander around here in that??”

Jisoo - “N-no.”

Irene - “Did someone say wandering around in bikini??” Irene’s voice is heard.

Jennie - “And also, as you can see... if you do that, SOMEONE may take more than necessary interest towards you.”

Jisoo - “O-oh...” she says shyly. “T-then what to do??”

Jennie - “Sigh... I guess, I’ll have to choose it after all.”

 

After a few minutes... with help from Jennie, Jisoo is able to find a good dress for her. She wears it and shows it to Jennie.

Jisoo - “H-how is it?”

Jennie - “The dress is fairly simple, but it looks really good on you!” she smiles. “And you got a very nice figure as well... if you do not mind me saying so.”

Jisoo - “T-thank you. I do not mind.”

Jennie - “Why haven’t you still wash your face??”

Jisoo - “I-I...”

Jennie - “You should have done it before changing. Anyway... go do it.”

Jisoo - “O-okay.”

 

After a few minutes, Jisoo comes out.

Jisoo - “D-done.”

Jennie - “Let me... W-... OW.” She freezes for a moment while staring at Jisoo’s face.

Jisoo - “W-what?? Is it still there?”

Jennie phases back immediately.

Jennie - “What??... OH! No... no... it’s gone.”

Jisoo - “T-then why are you staring at me like that??”

Jennie - “No...it’s just... I didn’t imagine you would look THIS... Ah! Nevermind.”

Jisoo - “Okay...”

Jennie - “So! You hungry??”

Jisoo - “A little...” she says softly while rubbing her tummy.

Jennie giggles. “Must be the cutest thing I have seen... Okay! Let’s eat! I will treat you with my specialty!”

 

Jennie cooks her special beef soup for Jisoo.

Jennie - “Taste it and tell me how it is.”

Jisoo - “T-thank you for the food.”

She takes a spoonful... blows some air into it then puts it in .

Jennie - “So?”

Jisoo - “I-it’s...g-good.” She says with a weird smile.

Jennie - “I knew it!” Jennie says happily.

 

Irene comes there as well.

Jennie - “You again!”

Irene - “Yes. Seulgi left. So I came here to annoy you. Oh! What is this?”

Jennie - “Beef soup.”

Irene - “Who made this?” she raises her eyebrow.

Jennie - “Me. Obviously.”

Irene - “Can I have some?”

Jennie - “No!”

Irene - “Thanks.” Irene ignores Jennie and takes a mouthful.

 

Irene - “YUCK!!”

Jennie - “W-what?!”

Irene - “Is this beef soup?! More like molten rubber with grease oil!”

Jennie - “EH?! It can’t be! Jisoo said it’s good!”

Irene - “She probably said that because she is a very polite girl. Anyone else would have run for their lives.”

Jennie looks at Jisoo who was lowering her head.

She grits her teeth at Irene while being embarrassed at the same time.

 

Irene - “Isn’t that right Ji-”

She turns to look at Jisoo who she didn’t pay attention to, yet.

Irene - “W-woah!”

Jennie - “What?!”

Jisoo - “I-is something the matter I-Irene-ssi?”

Irene - “You are...” she dazes off. “...Angelic!”

Jennie - “Eh! Joohyun!”

Irene - “No! I mean... seriously! S-she is... probably the most beautiful looking girl... I have ever seen. I... didn’t realize it a bit ago... How did YOU befriend someone like HER??” she looks at Jennie.

Jisoo - “T-thanks. B-but it’s me who is lucky to have Jennie-ssi.”

Irene - “Forget that ugly thing! You should go for someone better... like myself.”

Jennie - “Don’t you have Seulgi?!”

Irene - “Yeah. I love her. But I can at least admire Jisoo!”

Jennie - “Okay! Enough!”

Irene - “I-I mean... she is flawless... why would someone like you wander around with black face paint??” she asks Jisoo. Jisoo blushes.

Irene - “Oh my god... C-cuteness... overload.” Irene says while cringing her fingers.

Jennie - “I said it’s enough!!” Jennie gets up and pushes Irene off.

Irene - “Do you have a boy or girlfriend-?...” is what can be heard before Jennie shuts the door on her sister’s face.

 

Jennie - “Ignore her.”

Jisoo - “Y-yes.” She says obediently.

Jennie - “If it tasted bad, you should have said so. I wouldn’t have minded. Maybe a little.” She smiles.

Jisoo - “I-it’s not that bad.” She smiles in response.

Jennie pauses for a second.

Jennie - “Eh? Oh! Yes... by the way... that Jinyoung...”

Jisoo’s face darkens again.

Jennie - “S-sorry!”

Jisoo - “No... It’s okay.”

Jennie - “Are you sure?”

Jisoo - “Yes...”

Jennie - “No. It’s not! That name is too taboo... we should talk about something else.”

Jisoo - “A-actually... that would be better.” She smiles.

 

Jisoo - “Hey. Have you become deaf or something?!” Someone enters the room.

Jennie - “Umma!”

Jennie’s Mom - “Do Yoon is calling you constantly!”

Jennie - “Oh! Give me that.”

Jennie’s Mom - “Oh? I haven’t seen you before dear.” She asks Jisoo.

Jisoo - “H-hello aunty. I am J-Jisoo” she bows to her.

Jennie’s Mom - “Jisoo... Jennie’s new friend I assume. She didn’t even bother to introduce me.”

Jennie glares at her.

Jennie - “Whatever Mom. And she will be staying with me... at least for today.”

Jennie’s Mom - “That is perfectly fine with me. Make yourself at home Jisoo. Have fun and remember, if anything troubles you... come find me that instant.” She smiles.

Jisoo - “I-I will...” she says politely.

Jennie’s Mom - “Good girl. I will leave you two alone now. I’ll cook something special for you at dinner.”

Jisoo - “T-thank you very much.”

She leaves the room. Jennie picks the phone up.

 

Jennie - “Oh...hey Do Yoon oppa. Yeah... I was... uh... in the bathroom.”

Jennie - “Yes... yes... I know.”

Jennie - “Yeah. See you then.”

Jennie hangs up the line and throws the phone on the couch.

 

Jennie’s mother’s voice is heard.

Jennie’s Mom - “Jen... today at 7. I hope you remember.”

Jennie - “Yeah... Mom! I do!” she says being annoyed. “You don’t have to remind me a million times!”

Jennie - “ it...”

Jisoo - “W-what is wrong?” Jisoo whispers. “I-if you don’t have any problem telling me.”

Jennie - “Hmmm... I guess it won’t hurt.” She crosses her arms.

Jennie - “It’s my would-be boyfriend... Do Yoon. He is coming today.”

 

Do Yoon: - Jennie’s to be fiancé. Good looking, rich... son of a famous business man. But not all of him is as virtuous as one would think.

 

Jisoo - “B-boyfriend?!”

Jennie - “Yeah. We are to be engaged soon.”

Jisoo - “O-oh... t-that’s great.” She sounds bitter. “So what’s troubling you?”

Jennie - “Well...”

 

Jennie - “I don’t like him.”

Jisoo - “Really??”

Jennie - “Yeah.”

Jennie - “I feel he is a player. And he only wants me for... whatever. The point is I don’t like him. Yet he is constantly trying to knot up with me.”

Jisoo - “I-is he annoying you that much??”

Jennie - “Yeah. Even mom is on his side. I don’t know what she sees in him. Just because he is good looking and son of Uncle Joon doesn’t mean... Anyway, I have been avoiding it somehow or keeping postponing it in some way. But it’s just... he is so persistent.”

Jisoo - “O-oh... s-so why don’t you dell him tirectly... I-I mean - tell him directly?”

Jennie - “His dad is my dad’s biggest client. Now you understand, right? It’s not as simple as that.”

Jisoo - “Ah! T-that’s... bad.”

Jennie - “My plan is to keep postponing it so that he gets annoyed instead and gives up himself.”

Jisoo - “T-that’s a good idea. You are really... smart.”

Jennie - “I know right?” she suddenly becomes serious. “My only fear is... what if he makes a counter plan? What if... I cannot postpone or avoid it. What then? I can’t live with him.”

Jisoo - “I-I am sure you won’t have to.”

Jennie - “Thanks for saying that.”

Jisoo - “I-it’s by laser... I-I meant to say - my pleasure. You are h-helping me so much. I’ll help you as much as I can as well.”

 

Jennie - “Thanks but... there isn’t much you can do.”

Jisoo - “I-I guess so.”

Jennie - “Hey... the feelings matter, okay?”

Jisoo - “Yeah... but...”

Jennie - “No but s. Just stay here with me. With you here, I am sure tonight will be a way less frustrating.”

Jisoo nods her head. Jennie smiles in response.

 

(7:15 PM)

 

The Kim house is all dressed up and prepared, elegantly for the occasion just like its habitants. Jisoo too.

The doorbell rings.

Jennie - “Must be Do Yoo.”

“Jen! No misbehavior in front of him!”

Jennie - “Hmm...”

 

“Welcome dear. Oh!” Mrs. Kim’s voice is heard.

 

Jennie - “Is there someone with him?” Jennie mumbles, but Irene nudges her.

The latter whispers.

Irene - “Psst! Nice nickname but don’t make any mess in front of him. I know you don’t like him, but he is your to-be fiancé.”

Jennie - “That is for me to decide.”

Irene - “Look... I am just saying don’t mess this up. A lot of threads are entangled with this.”

Jennie - “I can’t believe you are forcing me!”

Irene - “No. I am not. I am just saying don’t do anything reckless.”

Jennie - “Whatever.” She shrugs. “Come with me Jisoo.” She drags Jisoo, who was just standing beside them quietly until now, with her.

 

The guests reveal themselves.

Jennie - “Hey... Do Yoon oppa... ” Jennie greets them. “U-uncle?!”

It seems, apart from Jennie’s dad and Do Yoon, there is one more guest tonight.

 

Do Yoon’s dad/ Mr. Joon:- Mr. Kim’s most influential client.

 

Do Yoon’s Dad - “Hello Jennie. It’s been a long time since I last saw you.”

Jennie - “Y-yeah... it’s nice to see you again uncle.”

Jennie’s Dad - “Jen... won’t you greet me??”

 

Jennie’s and Irene’s Dad/ Mr. Woo Kim: - President of ‘The Kims’ the largest company in all of Korea.

Jennie’s and Irene’s Mom/ Mrs. Kim: - Housewife. Thinks highly of Do Yoon and is sure he is the perfect one for Jennie, even though Jennie herself doesn't think so.

 

Jennie - “Eh? Of course dad. Nice to see you too.”

All of them laughs.

Jennie’s Dad - “Where’s Irene?”

Jennie - “She must be helping mom in the kitchen.”

Jennie’s Dad - “Ah...By the way... who is she? I don’t think I have seen her.”

Jennie - “Oh... she is my friend, Jisoo. We just met today. She is staying here for... the night.”

Jisoo - “H-hello uncle.”

Jennie’s Dad - “Hmm... I think... I have seen you before...”

Jisoo - “R-really? W-where?”

Jennie’s Dad - “Hmm... I... don’t know. But I have... Ah... maybe I am just imagining. Anyhow, enjoy yourself. We’ll have a long chat after this is done, okay?”

Jisoo - “I-it will be my pleasure.”

 

Do Yoon - “Anyway, dad, uncle... if you have finished getting to know each other, can you leave us alone for some time? I can’t talk to her...” she points to Jennie.

Jennie’s Dad - “Oh... yeah. Yeah. Sure...”

Irene - “I see someone getting impatient here.”

Do Yoon - “Well... obviously. For her.” He says the last part in a teasing manner.

Jennie raises one of her eyebrows.

Jennie - “Eh... yeah... oppa. Sure...”

 

Jisoo whispers. “W-will you be okay?”

Jennie - “Yeah. Thank you for worrying.”

Jisoo - “I-I will be right here.”

Jennie - “No... you can’t cling onto me you idiot... I mean Jisoo.”

Jisoo - “O-oh...”

Jennie - “But stay close.” She smiles.

Jisoo - “S-sure.”

 

Jisoo stands at the corner of the living room while Do Yoon comes closer to Jennie. He puts one of his hands on Jennie’s shoulder.

Do Yoon - “Hey beautiful.”

Jennie - “H-hey oppa.”

She slowly pushes off his hand.

Do Yoon - “Still uncomfortable?”

Jennie - “No... it’s nothing like that. It’s just hot.”

Do Yoon - “Let’s get upstairs... to your room.”

Jennie - “Why? I am fine here.”

Do Yoon - “I want to have a private talk with you.”

Irene - “Hey. Go ahead. Enjoy yourself oppa. Don’t get too cozy.” Irene teases from side.

Do Yoon - “Hey Joohyun. Long time no see.”

Irene - “Yeah. You too oppa.” She smiles.

Jennie signals Irene that she is uncomfortable, but the latter still insists her to go.

Do Yoon - “Shall we?” Do Yoon says.

Jennie - “O-okay...” even though unwilling, Jennie still goes with him.

 

After reaching to her room, Do Yoon silently closes the door behind Jennie's back.

Do Yoon - “You can deny it however you want. But the thing is, I don’t care. I have brought the beautiful diamond ring I told you about. And I want to officially finish the engage part today. That’s why I brought my dad. I don’t want to push this off any more.”

Jennie - “Oh... but we shouldn’t hurry. I agree uncle is here... but I think we should take our time in this.”

Do Yoon - “For what?”

Jennie - “You know... just. This is not just a casual event. So I think we should not hurry in it.”

Do Yoon - “Hmm... You have been telling me the same thing until now.”

Jennie - “Don’t take it like that. I am just saying the same thing because I feel this way.”

Do Yoon - “Hmm... okay. I guess I should not force this upon you. And besides I don’t want to be seen like that in front of dad.”

Jennie - “Thanks oppa. I know you would understand.” (Thinks) “Thank god.”

 

Do Yoon - “But I can sure enjoy my time while I am here.” He smiles slyly.

Jennie - “What... Hey!”

Do Yoon touches Jennie in an uncomfortable way.

Jennie - “O-oppa! What are you doing??”

Do Yoon - “I’ll have this soon... so why not now?”

Jennie - “O-oppa... stop it! I don’t like it!” Jennie tries to push him off, but he is stronger than her.

Do Yoon - “Shh... I hope you are not expecting me to leave again. If you are... then you are mistaking. I am here to enjoy my time and that is precisely what I am going to do.”

Jennie - “N-no... don’t do this! I am telling you!” she says slightly as a warning. But Do Yoon has no intention to leave her. And even after a lot of attempt, Jennie fails to escape his grasp.

Do Yoon - “Why not? Later we will be doing a tons of BETTER stuffs. You should get accustomed with these.”

Jennie - “I-I... d-don’t like this. Don’t force me!” she says being slightly frightened.

Do Yoon - “Oh? What will you do? Scream? I don’t think they will be hearing you from the ground floor with the door locked and all the commotion going on there.” He lies to keep Jennie at bay.

 

Jennie - “Y-you locked the door? Why??”

Do Yoon - “Simple. So that no one disturbs us.”

Jennie - “O-oppa...”
Do Yoon - “Don’t worry. It’s simple gesture towards my would be fiancée.” He wraps his hands around Jennie even more tightly.

Jennie - “Don’t!” she yells.

Do Yoon - “I said it before. No use. And why are you yelling anyway? I am not a ert or something. All I want is a simple kiss that’s all. Is that too much to ask?”

Jennie - “I don’t want to...” her voice breaks.

 

But there is someone who hears it.

 

Suddenly the door opens, someone enters and throws the bowl of spaghetti on his face.

Do Yoon - “W-what the heck?!??”

Jennie - “W-woah...”

Both Jennie and Do Yoon are startled to see the short girl who just threw the spaghetti on Do Yoon’s face.

Do Yoon - “Why did you do that?!”

Jisoo - “D-don’t... g-go away from Jennie.” She manages to say.

 

Jennie just looks at her in amazement. “S-she...”

Do Yoon - “What the heck!? Who are you to tell me whether I should stay away from her or not??” he yells.

Jisoo - “I-I... am her friend. And... I will not let you bother her.”

 

By this time, the door was open.

All of the people who were downstairs, come up.

Jennie’s Dad - “What’s all the ruckus about?!”

Irene - “Who is... Do Yoon oppa! What happened to you??”

 

Do Yoon - “Ask her!” He points at Jisoo.

Irene - “Jisoo... she has done this??”

Do Yoon - “Yes!”

Jennie’s Mom - “Jisoo? Why did you do that?”

Jisoo just standing while lowering her head. From her state, it is clear that she is scared.

Jisoo - “I-I...”

Jennie’s Mom - “Answer me!” Jennie’s mom asks in a scolding tone.

Jisoo - “H-he was misbehaving... w-with Jennie.”

 

Irene - “W-what?!”

Jennie’s Mom - “It can’t be!”

Jennie’s Dad - “...”

Do Yoon’s Dad -“That’s it! I won’t tolerate this anymore!” Do Yoon’s dad yells suddenly. Everyone gets startled and looks at him.

Do Yoon’s Dad -“Don’t think I do not see the fact how your daughter is avoiding the engagement on a regular basis!” he says. “But I didn’t say anything!”

Jennie’s Mom - “M-mr. Joon... I-it’s not like that.” Jennie’s mom tries to handle the matter.

Do Yoon’s Dad “No it IS Mrs. Kim! It is!” he takes a deep breath. “It’s fine that your daughter doesn’t like him. Because if you ask me, my son has a million other options! But I kept tolerating because Do Yoon said he really loves her.”

Irene - “Uncle... please don’t get angry. Why don’t we...” Irene tries to say something.

Do Yoon’s Dad -“No! This has to be said NOW!” He cuts Irene’s words. “That doesn’t mean... I will just stand here and listen while one of you insults my Son!”

Jennie’s Mom - “There surely has been a misunderstanding...”

Irene - “And she’s not our family member. She is Jennie’s new friend. Maybe that’s why she thought Do Yoon oppa was...”

Do Yoon’s Dad - “I don’t care! Your daughter always avoids him. Now the ‘new friend’ is insulting him, next your daughter will herself. This cannot be allowed to go on! And besides, it rather seems to me that all this is planned ahead by you people just to insult us.”

 

Everyone is so concentrated on Do Yoon’s dad that they do not notice Jisoo crying silently behind them. Jennie too.

 

Jennie’s dad keeps quiet.

Do Yoon’s Dad -“You people... at least your daughter certainly has no intention to get along with my son. And that is why I am officially CANCELING the engagement RIGHT NOW!”

Jennie’s Mom - “W-what?!”

Do Yoon - “Dad!”

Irene - “U-uncle! Y-you can’t just...”

Do Yoon’s Dad - “Yes. I can. My son WILL NOT have relationship with a girl who doesn’t love him!”

 

Jennie’s mother and Irene interferes.

Jennie’s Mom - “You can’t just cancel it like that! We knew each other for so long. They have too.”

Irene - “Yes. They just need a little time to clear up the misunderstanding.”

Do Yoon nudges his dad.

Do Yoon - “Dad! Don’t you think this is a bit too much?”

Do Yoon’s Dad - “You shut up! Choose better from the next time on! And Woo...” he turns towards Mr. Kim. “Don’t expect to have me as your client after this! Come on Do Yoon!” He walks towards the door angrily, dragging Do Yoon with him.

Do Yoon - “Woah... dad!” Even though he does not seem like wants to. He glances once at Jennie who just keeps standing at the same spot.

Jennie’s Mom - “Mr. Joon!”

Irene - “Uncle!” she turns towards her dad. “Won’t you stop him, dad??”

Jennie’s Dad - “No.”

Irene - “W-what??”

Mr. Kim just shrugs.

 

Do Yoon and his dad leaves. An awkward silence ensues. The Kim family gathers at the living room.

Mrs. Kim sits down on the couch.

Jennie’s Mom - “What on world just happened??” Irene talks first.

Jennie’s Dad - “Break-off. Simple.” Mr. Kim says casually.

Jennie’s Mom - “How can you be carefree like that?! Do Yoon is a good boy. He would have been the perfect person for our Jennie. Only if...”

Jennie - “He is NOT the perfect person for me!” Jennie speaks up after a long time. “I didn’t speak up because Uncle was here. I have told you before and I am telling you again! He only wants me because of my looks! He tried just that moments ago.”

Jennie’s Mom - “Don’t make excuses! You always make up something!!” she scolds Jennie. “Before it was you... Now it’s your new friend. I don’t believe how SHE can dare interfere in this when she came here for the first time. When she is just a guest!”

Irene - “I agree. Jisoo... doesn’t seem like a bad girl. I don’t know why she did this.” Irene says. “She could have called us. Why take such a drastic action? Unless Jennie set this up.” she scratches her head. “But then again... she was having a weird getup when she came here in the morning. Maybe she is just not right in the head.”

Jennie’s Mom - “What weird get up?”

Irene - “Never mind. I didn’t expect this from her...”

 

To their unknowing, the person they were talking about hears them.

Jennie - “NO! Joohyun! She is not like that! She did that to protect me!” Jennie protests.

Jennie’s Mom - “Don’t talk!”

Jennie - “I will! Because that’s why she did that! I won’t let you insult her! She heard me scream and saw what Do Yoon oppa was trying to do with me. That’s why she threw that spaghetti so that he leaves me alone. It’s not her fault! And neither it is mine! It is YOU who are at fault! For forcing me to get along with him!”

Jennie’s Mom - “Jennie! Shut up!”

Jennie - “I won’t!”

Irene - “You are really protective of her. What’s the story?” Irene asks.

Jennie - “It’s because... she is my... friend! She risked trouble to protect me. I will do the same!”

Jennie’s Mom - “You and your friend. Both are just annoying brats! I should have disciplined you better-”

She gets up to slap Jennie, when suddenly right in front of them...

A short figure runs towards the door, opens it and disappears outside.

 

Jennie’s Dad - “Who was that?!”

Irene - “It looked like...”

Jennie - “Jisoo!!” Jennie yells and runs towards the door.

Irene - “Jen! Wait!” Irene follows her.

 

Jennie’s Mom - “What the heck?”

Jennie’s Dad - “She must have heard you guys.” Mr. Kim says. His face serious. “No one should stay in a place where people only insults him or her... even when she did the right thing.”

Jennie’s Mom - “What?! Now are YOU siding with Jennie now??”

 

Mr. Kim turns towards the open door.

Jennie’s Dad - “I was ALWAYS in her side. I also do not like Do Yoon.”

Jennie’s Mom - “What?! But why?”

Jennie’s Dad - “Just as Jennie said, the boy does not really love her. He only is attracted by her looks. It would not have taken much time for him to reveal his true motive if the engagement wasn’t cancelled.”

Jennie’s Mom - “What do you mean?!”

Jennie’s Dad - “I have also spotted him doing what Jennie said he was. Many times before as well, whenever he came here. And from what I understood from my simple intelligence, Jennie didn't like it at all. Not once! Yet he kept on doing that inspite of her discomfort."

Jennie’s Mom - "But he is her soon to be fiance... maybe he thought there is no wrong in doing that..."

Jennie’s Dad - "Two days ago, I have also seen him doing questionable things with another girls. I am pretty sure THAT's not what her 'SOON-TO-BE' boyfriend should be doing??”

Jennie’s Mom - “W-what?!” Mrs. Kim exclaims in disbelief.

Jennie’s Dad - “Yes. That’s the truth.”

Jennie’s Mom - “S-so...” Mrs. Kim says being confused. “If you knew, why didn’t you tell that to me before? And why did you let this go on until now??”

Jennie’s Dad - “I was going to tell that to her today. But tell me something first. Did YOU tell me that Jennie didn’t like him??” he asks Mrs. Kim.

Jennie’s Mom - “I-I thought... y-you would be angry... and Joon is your most important client-”

Jennie’s Dad - “He is NOT important than my daughter! And if Jen says she doesn't like him, and is not comfortable with him... he has no right to do what he has been doing.”

Mrs. Kim stays quiet.

 

Jennie’s Dad - “I didn’t know for sure whether Jennie liked him or not. I couldn't just draw conclusion based solely on my opinion. That’s why I stayed quiet. Whenever I asked her, she said that she liked him as well. I suspected that she wasn’t telling the truth instead, just pretending to like him.” He pause. “But today I am sure that she was just saying that to make me happy. Because today is the first time she told the truth in front of me. The truth you were keeping from me as well...”

Jennie’s Mom - “Sorry. I just thought...”

Mr. Kim embraces her. “I know you had reason. But think about the priorities. Our daughters first. Everything else, later.”

Jennie’s Mom - “So... Jennie was saying the truth. Do Yoon was trying to...”

Jennie’s Dad - “Yes. I am sure of it. His nature is like that. And Jisoo surely was trying to protect her.”

Jennie’s Mom - - “And we just...”

Jennie’s Dad - “Yes. We accused her for all the wrong reasons. And that’s why she ran away.”

Jennie’s Mom - “Aish...man... what should we do??” she says while feeling guilty.

Jennie’s Dad - “We apologize.”

 

But to whom? Jennie runs around frantically in search for Jisoo. But can’t find her. Irene joins her too.

Irene - “Jisoo!!”

Jennie - “Jisssoooo!!!” tear falls from her eyes.

Irene - “Jisooo!!!!!”

Jennie - “Come back to me... babo...”