51: Some

POKE, 

Slender sharp digits gently poked my cheeks tracing up cordially endearing my forehead to brush down the strands from my eyes, a smile curls onto the corner of my lips when a pair of lips buss over my closed eyes, an amusing chuckle rasped to my ears. "Sleep, Love. " Her honeyed voice requests causing me to adore in deep slumber.

The warm rays of the sun earn a groan from my lips imposing me to flutter my eyes open to adjust to the bright lights 

Lights? 

I blink twice to glance at the open window curtains drifting along with the breeze I sighed remembering where am I, laying back on the mattress gazing up at the ceiling, hand reaching out to grasp the Idol only for dismay it met with cold sheets lack of warmth of Jennie I sat up pooling the sheets off.

The cool morning air brushed against my bare shoulders I peek at my side there wasn't any sign of the owner My heart sank for a moment 

She left 

But she said she would make this work. Was that, No.  

Trust her.  

Skimming my fingertips over the mattress I almost grumble at it because of the soft bed I was in deep sleep that I couldn't notice her wake up this is all its fault our first night together and she left me as it could never be meant to be forever but she always comes back  

'Doesn't she.' 

Leaning my head against the headboard, my eyes caught a book cover in the dark palette I picked it up to examine it.  The leather cover feels smooth under my skin I open the first page <How to keep your Girl Happy> written in bold gold  pattern letters my brows frown 

Was Jennie, 

Shaking my head from the image of her reading this I leap away from the bedroom  padding downstairs when I thought the house is quieted down my belief  tamed away  by the faint croon, tiptoeing to the kitchen archway I lean on the side, eyes curiously watching in delight as the Idol work by the kitchen counter 

"...you'll never know dear how much I love you please closer to your heart pull me now… " 

Her voice cooed slight curls of her hair unkempt flowing down past her shoulders  few strands protruding on certain sides of her cheeks her naked face away from any makeup allowed into the lights an almost ruined apron worn by her  judging from her pajamas she just woke up a few hours  

"Broken limbs am yours to draw in, sunshine you're my sunshine…." She mused a victory smile perched on her lips glancing down at the table she claps her hands together. "And perfect!" she states with  rejoice

My heart raced to bloom to feel something, bliss.  The mixture of anxious fear of desperation relief to see her 

Miss Lee once told me " One day there will be someone who'll be most to you." At that time I laughed thinking no one could be more than the Lee family. No one could make my heart surrender to trust to share my pain, my secrets, Everything. 

"Hmm, shit forgot about the juice!" The idol retorted steering towards the refrigerator to get the juice placing the juice on the table she took a look over the food and took off the apron  before her eyes raise up 

My cheeks warmed to catch her watching. "umm, h-Hi?" I manage to let out her eyes sparked with fondness 

"Jagiya, " she called, lips grinning as steps moved forwards excitedly "Just in time," gently holding my wrist she tugged me toward the table and pulled out a chair for me to sit on.  "Your favorite," she spoke standing beside me gesturing to the foods and placing the plates  in front while she continue exclaiming how healthy it is  to eat breakfast on time I stare at her, awed to find her speaking bluntly

Her face had a small blush on her cheeks, those adoring eyes of hers sensing her close my hands betrayed me reaching out to the idol's waist they keep her close. I exhaled deeply over her clothed stomach. "I thought you were going to ignore me," Again.

Delicate touches caressed my head. "I told you," taking a hold of my cheek fingers splayed as she looked down. " You're Destiny won't leave you, not this time." she leaned in I moved back a brow raised at my uneasiness 

"m-morning breath," I tried to reason but doesn't seem to find awful by the idol she leaned in eventually I close my eyes as her lips pressed onto mine only  for a quick peck 

"You don't smell," she uttered, osculating my forehead. " Honey" 

My knees trembled with her sweet name blood rushed as a delicious warmth mottled  in my belly heart escalated watching her settle next to me  knees brushes against my side when she spread her legs to seat more comfortably it wasn't any sensual intimacy this is more than that having Jennie enjoying eating feeding me trying to sneak  jokes that would elicit me to let small chuckled she would smile as pleasingly the sound of her laughs melodic so recurring to enjoy it felt finally 

Oh, finally I'm complete. 

Out of the speculation of divorce, past, everyone, it's us. 

"So what do you say?" The idol asks pushing the plates away she rests her arms on the table 

"o-Oh, umm y-eah?" I struggle to collect my thoughts about what we were talking about a few moments ago 

Stupid brain. 

She didn't look entirely pleased but being a little keen on my confusion she sighed and rolled her eyes. "How can you end up zoning out when I'm right in front," she shakes her head a little mischief thrill with her tone. "What are you thinking Mrs. Fate Hang Kim?" 

"I—Nothing." I avoid her gaze biting down my lips this is the first she uses her surname for me no Adierson not anymore.

"We should move your things soon," Her hands gently grasped my chin to meet our eyes. " I told Mr. Patrick, he'll send someone." 

"Move?" I husked 

She nodded, "Married couples don't stay in different rooms, do they ?" 

God above really playing isn't he But indeed we are married. "No,  they don't, "I mustered as an answer she wanted. 

"Good girl," she leans to press her lips on the corner of my mouth before retaining to go upstairs she glances over her shoulder to find me staring." Do you wanna take a shower together?" 

Shower 

Naked 

Body 

Us 

I swallowed.

"The offer is pure innocent Sweetheart," She drawls if she could read my not-so-innocent thoughts.

My open-mouthed reaction was probably evident on my face. Didn't she say we'll take things slow? This doesn't sound like a slow process! 

"But maybe we can do it some other time but for now get ready. We are getting late for work." she finished with a promising glint within her brown eyes dangerous yet desiring to give a playful wink she swayed her hips.

Other time! 

Get yourself together Fate Adie— Mrs. Fate Hang Kim. 

Composing myself I finish showering and get ready obediently I wait for Jennie at the front door she gets her car keys I went after Mr. Patrick smiled  when I saw him opening the gates and waved  my hands 

"I barely see him smile." Said Jennie keeping her eyes on the road 

"He looks nice when he smiles," I admit watching her. We reach the J.H.K. Building She parked the car on another side of the lot where fewer people came I was about to open the door when with a *Click! the door locked frowning I look back at Jennie's brown eyes staring back at me  I clear my throat ."The door?" 

She smiles ignoring my puzzlement ."Oh, Dear aren't you forgetting something?" 

Tilting my head to look in my bag to see if I miss anything everything was there ." No?" her grip tightened on the steering wheel

"Come on, try to recall it for me."  She huffed taping her nails 

Patience is getting thicker with the Taps.

I tried again but still couldn't get what she was implying. When I find her looking at my lips and then my eyes with a hope maybe my guess is right I lean to kiss her cheeks she grimaced ." Seriously, is this how you give a goodbye kiss?" 

The words were taunting." I thought we are in the company so it would b—

Where I was concerned about getting caught the idol seem to be ignorant about it she leaned forth caressing my face, gliding her thumb over my cheeks in tender affection her eyes followed each movement before halting the breath I let my eyes close as her strawberry-tasted lips claimed mine at this time I thought maybe that's it, almost ready to pull but again one of her hand's snake over my shoulders as far they could hold another slide the back of my neck

Soothing her tongue into mine, her immersed paced slowly, savoring gasped when she bit atop the bottom causing me to give her more.  These kisses were foreign to others though she didn't seem to care Or let go. Even breathing was a problem. I had to raise my hand to grasp her wrist gently to stop her.  

Seemingly she heeds my plea she pulls back with  small butterfly pecks." it's so hard to let you go when you're close, " she whispered upon my skin her minty  breath tickled upon my lips 

Blinking my eyes open I lean my forehead against hers with a smile." You have important commitments, Mrs. Kim, "

She chuckled lightly I grin and keep aloof to see her red lipstick slightly smudged, cheeks redden ."I could drop them off for You. " a smile crawled to her mouth

"And I will blame myself if you do that so now go. " 

She tsk her tongue and gave  a cheeky grin" fine whatever you wish Mrs. Hang Kim, " 

I looked at her face for the last time and got out of the car. She waited there until I reached the elevator and started the car to go to the front side of the building.

I miss her already.

Standing in front of the elevator when the door opens Jerry's happy face greets me." well Good m—," she stopped before I could go further she yanked me inside her eyes widely scrutinizing my face.

"The Fuck! Happened to you? " she screamed, throwing her hands back.

" Did you? " She demands frowning." My God with who? " hands gripped my shoulders, shaking me back and forth." What have you done to my innocent friend? " still shaking me she inquires 

Clenching back I halted her ." Jesus Stop my head is shaking. " 

She sulked and scoffed ." fine, "  taking out her handkerchief she threw it at me." wipe that down you look like someone robbed you smooching of shit! " scowling she glared behind the elevator mirror 

I looked around, eyes went vast in sight of red scarlet lipstick stained over my mouth 'Merde ! ' swiftly I began to rub the cloth to wipe  the stain from my chin one try 

It not working 

Two hard tries roughly 

Still not working 

"It's not coming off? " I began 

Jerry's brows wrinkle" no it's not next time don't just start your smooching session before work! " 

I ignored her scowl.  "I can't go to the cafeteria like this! " 

She sighed and rubbed her temples." Let's try water. " she suggest I nodded as the elevator door opens we rushed towards the washroom thankfully there was no one 

Jerry draped the cloth into the water and began to wipe the stain from my chin and this time it was working." Was it her? " she casually ask 

I open my mouth to answer but my cell phone ring I picked it out and glance at the notification of Jennie's text: 

<Do not wipe it from your lips>

Seeing my brows knitted Jerry paused to look down at my phone another notification popped in 

< it's not a request. >

It's a pure Threat.

"Huh? You have something to say to me Fate Adierson. " Jerry asks firmly, crossing her arms over her chest.

It's interrogation time now.

I sighed and glanced back at the mirror. The red tint was still there but only on my lip now ." You have to promise you won't freak out." 

Putting on a blank look ." Fine," she jabbed out 

"But not now, first work, then I'll tell you everything, please." 

"Whatever." She stated leaving me I heeded her behind jogging to keep my steps along with her 

During Lunch hour when Dina wanted to join us the way Jerry glared at her shooing her far to sit next to Carol made me a little feel bad for others. I gave an apologetic smile instead of Jerry's behavior even when Miss Cane asked ."what's wrong ?" 

I end up mouthing ." Period cramps." For that Jerry gave me a harsh elbow. I groaned and slapped her arms back." That hurts!" 

"I know, right! " 

We sat together finding a corner side of the building in front of windows on the four-people table 

"So..? " Jerry began not to bother to touch her food she keep her eyes on me 

"Well, we kissed, " peeking at her when she didn't stop me I continued. "she doesn't want the divorce, and… we're a couple now I guess. " 

"like a married couple? " she inquire in a sense of curiosity thankfully there wasn't any outburst

I shrugged. " yeah. " 

For a moment she peered outside the window." don't you think it's weird? " my brows frown." In just one day she changed, " glancing at me she added." What if she's just playing? " 

Playing, 

No, she won't do that I know her more than anyone she is my old friend Destiny 

'But do you know Jennie? ' a voice questioned 

They both are the same person. 

"Fate?" Jerry's hands hold my wrist. " your hand," she gazes at my arms. I stop myself from scratching over the skin. It's almost reddish now. "you're worried." 

I am,

"I— trust her! " 

I have to. 

She holds my hand. "Look Fate, you also know people can't change in just one night." 

But she promised she'll try. I wanted to argue with that but Jerry assured me. "But if you trust her I trust you." bending a faint smile that didn't reach her eyes. " So what's the plan about telling Aunt Lee about this?" 

Miss Lee 

I think she kinda has a clue about this. 

I cleared my throat. " Did you tell her?" 

Jerry drew back her hands. "Not entirely but some of the truth." 

I facepalm myself should have expected this no wonder why Miss Lee always makes me and Jennie work together and that smirk at church during the prayer when she catches me adoring the Idol. 

"When?" 

Rolling her shoulders she leaned back. " When Aunt Lee and I left for shopping, trust me she didn't seem to be worried about that, more like she knew one day Jennie won't want the divorce." 

Grinning back I smirk. " She always knows everything." 

Before we went back to the cafeteria to clean and help Dina my phone rang. Jennie's text notification showed on the screen, Jerry peeked to see "Did you eat lunch Honey?" she read it loud 

Carol gave us a puzzled look and answered. "yeah?" 

Jerry shook her head back. "Happy to hear." 

Carol still stares at both of us and then smiles. "Anyway, Mind helping me now?" Jerry nodded to go after her 

Since Jerry was gone I answer Jennie's text within a sec another text came from her <Are you free? > I look down at the table we were cleaning disappointed to find myself I wasn't still she texted <I Miss You. >

'Me Too.' I typed too short ' can't wait to see you. ' biting down my lips I read it again 

"Oi! Fate, a little help would be nice." Dina's voice pulled me back from my thoughts 

"Yeah coming." I followed them placing the cell phone inside my pocket.

As time drew by evening, we finish our work Dina and Carol grab their jackets Amy was waiting for Jerry at the cafeteria when most of the workers left she offer a smile seeing me and her girlfriend I return to it.

Leaving the couple to have their time I reach into my pocket when I try to call Jennie the cellphone didn't work it was all black screen my exhausted face greet me staring at the mirror  I need to buy a new one maybe if I ask Miss Cane for my salary early this month then it would be enough to buy it.  

With A *Ding as the elevator door opens on the ground floor, I face Jennie. She was focused on her smartphone. The frown on her manicured eyebrows irked her annoyance about something.

Someone is not in the good mood.

The loose-fit hot pink blazer flowing dark laced skirt hugging her curves causes me to gulp. She may haven't noticed me yet with each breath, the elevator seems to suffocate me."Jennie?" I voiced 

She looked up with a smile easing her annoyance. I got out and stood in front of her ."Is everything okay?" 

"You didn't answer my texts," she said sauntering toward her car 

I quickened my pace ." Sorry about that my phone died, " I explain she hummed as we enter the car, Mr. Patrick was sitting in the driver's seat. I glanced at him and then at Jennie, she held the door for me mentioning to get inside. "Are we going somewhere?" I inquire when I saw we weren't going the way of  Kim House 

"Just a little shopping," answered The idol who's to engage in glimpsing through her Tab and writing something hastily

Seeing her busy I hesitate to ask further and nod to the information given keeping a small distance between us I gaze outside resting my hands on my lap.

A mere pause before feeling a soft warmth grasp on my hand taking a hold of it gently fingers wrapped to keep them settled over the fabric of her skirt I peer back she was still busily scrolling through her device but her hand was holding mine moving a little close she let her scent embracing me I leaned to rest my head on her shoulder as her thumb draw wreaths of halo. 

What more could I ever ask for, having her close is everything.