Manhattan





Holiday in NYC came.


A day with no work. Lisa and Joohyun decided to celebrate it to Shin-Hye and Raewon's house


Chaeyoung that day is very funny, since the incident of a Magazine Ad, she haven't seen Irene yet.


The summer collection was triple succes, clothes and magazine was sold for only 5 minutes that they need to print and produce more, but the sudden popularity is not fun at all.


Chaeyoung and Lisa received a multiple offers from different clothing line, modeling agency, you came name it all.


Lisa's phone everyday is blowing up because of the calls including in her office and now Lisa and Irene was about to arrived in the house.


"Unnie, remember I love you so much and the twin arraso? Cause maybe tomorrow I will not be on earth" Chae said to Shin-Hye, her sister just laughed with Raewon.


Then Lisa and Irene came arrived.


"Unnie, where is your sister?" Irene asked immediately. Lisa just laughed going to the couch and about to play with the twin.


"She in the bathroom" Shin-Hye said while laughing.


"Unnie! How dare you tell her that!" Chaeyoung shouts in the bathroom.


They all both laughed, Shin-Hye gave the key to Irene to open the door.


They just all watched, when the bathroom open, Irene immediately get Chaeyoung's ear...


"Yah that hurt, that hurt! I swear Unnie Idk about that dance ad." She explained.


"You fooled me Chae" Irene said while still holding Chaeyoung's ear.


"I'm sorry. I won't do it again... I'm sorry" Chaeyoung yelled when she felt that Irene tightened the grip.


They all both laughed when Irene released Chaeyoung's ear, it's so red.


After that, they finally eat like normal family, who talk to each other while eating, they asked also Chae if she's ready to go back to Korea tomorrow









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Jae Hyun's


"No, Dad! I won't allow it, It's too risky!" Irene said back.


"She's the only person who can do it Irene, you know that. We tried, I tried, you tried, maybe Lisa can try this one" Jae Hyun said to her daughter pleasing her to agree.


It's about a land in Seoul, hectares of land. The Bae's wanted that land since Irene's mom was still alive.


They tried to buy it offer loads of money but still the owner still said no. Few days ago, Jae Hyun received a tip that the land is now for sale but, they want a good proposal of what will they do that land.


Irene's parent that time want it to be a hotel, a very good one they already have the design and how to construct it but suddenly Irene's mom died on a car crashed.


"Lisa might have a shot to get that land Irene"


"Dad it's Korea... What if something bad happen to her, what if she goes back to the old Lisa. I don't want her to suffer again" Irene said in lower tone voice.


"Irene, you know Lisa. She overcome everything, Shin-Hye told us that she's finally okay. You know it to yourself that she's fine, you believe in her but hearing you now, something is bothering you am I right?"


Irene sit on her chair tirelessly.


"What if she saw her ex there.. What if.. Just what if..." Irene now burst in tears. "Dad, I love Lisa so much, I can't lose her, it's risky for her for us"


"Darling, Lisa loves you too. No doubt about that, she asked you to marry her right? You own her Irene. It's just a few months, think about it, and if your decision is final that you don't want Lisa to work on that, I'll respect it."


Irene just nod, and left she doesn't know what to do.





Lisa's office


Lisa drive Chaeyoung to the airport, so they can still have time with each other, Chaeyoung promised that she'll call Lisa from time to time and she'll give the gift to Jennie when she arrived.



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Lisa's meeting just end.


Priya is now fixing her things while Lisa was still sitting checking something then Minzy one of the board director approach her.


"Ms Lisa" she said getting her attention
Lisa looked at her and nod, it's a sign that she can continue what she was going to say.


Priya also went out the conference to give them privacy.


"The Manhattan Garden is now open to the market"


Lisa lift her head and now looking at Minzy, her attention is now on focus to what she said. "Continue talking" Lisa said


"They want a proposal, if you want to buy it you need proposoal to get their attentions, a proposal on what are you going to do in the land. One of my sources told me about it, only few people knows about it for now."


Lisa just listened, for years she know that land, Irene told her that. She's been eyeing that land as well, not knowing the owners is hard to get in touch.


"In a month they will announced it to the Market"


Lisa didn't asked if the news is accurate or what, she trust Minzy when it comes to work.


"Thank you for the information, I really appreciate it."


Minzy just bowed. "I owed you a lot Ms. Lisa it's nothing." Minzy handed her a folder and a USB, its all about the Manhattan garden, structure and what's inside that no one knows.


Lisa checked it out, she's very satisfied.
She smiled, finally a real report about that land.


"How did you get this?"


"A friend of mine is their lawyer, I get that information for her, keep it a secret between the three of us, make sure no one can see it. It's against their rules but you helping me get out of a mess a year ago, I can't thank you enough"


Lisa just smile and nod. "Thank you very much, Minzy I owe you a lot"


A year ago Minzy was accused of stealing money in BAE's company, Lisa was furious about that, she made her own investigation and found out that all the documents was tampered so thanks to Lisa, Minzy got out of prison.


"That's nothing compare of your help to me, I'll go now Ms. Lisa."


Lisa again thank her before she left.







Lisa's POV


"I need to get that land for Joohyun" Lisa sighs But I need to go back to Korea. Lisa closed her eyes, she's don't know if Irene would let her, but she's determined to get that, she'll get it no matter what.


Lisa decided to go to hospital and meet Shin-Hye"




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"Something wrong?" Shin-Hye asked.


Lisa told Shin-Hye about the Manhattan project that she badly wanted for Irene.


She said also that she's fine, the only thing she's worrying is her fiancé. She's very open to the possibility that she might see Jisoo and her friends but she promised Shin-Hye that if something happened she'll tell her right away, she can manage herself, for Joohyun's sake she can, she also said that Chaeyoung and Jennie is there to take care of her.


Shin-Hye advice her what to do, to talk to Irene about it if she really want to go there, staying in Korea in months is not so good to Lisa's health, she explained the possible come out as well, but if she's really determined and she really can handle herself Shin-Hye will gave her support.







Penthouse


Lisa is hugging Joohyun while she's busy checking last minute work, Lisa kissing her, neck, nape and buried her face in Joohyun back"


"Say it" Irene knows Lisa very well, every actions, if something is bothering her


"Manhattan.." Lisa whispered.


Irene stop from what she's doing she faced Lisa "Dad told you?"


Lisa looked at her fiance as well "You knew? Why didn't you tell me? Your dad didn't tell me anything baby"


"You're not going" She immediately said. "I'm not taking a risk here Lisa"


Lisa lifted Irene and went to bed, she hold her fiancé real tight, then few minutes she heard Irene sobbing.


"I can't lose you, just stay here, I'll be the one who will work on it" Irene said to Lisa as she tightened her hug.


Lisa didn't say a word, she want to say something but she can't voice it out, she never complain to Irene's decision she always follow her.


For an hour they stay like that, Lisa just hugged her tightly kissing her.


"Lis.. Are you still up?"


"Mm.."


"What are you thinking?" Irene asked sweetly.


"I'm thinking how selfish am I. You gave me everything, and now I want to give you something, at least try to give you the thing you wanted the most same with your dad, but you're thinking of my situation. Sorry I make you worry all the time." Lisa tightened her hug to Irene even more.


Irene got surprised hearing that..She faced Lisa this time. She cupped Lisa's face" I love you that's why I worry about you, trust me you gave me everything too. Loving me, being with me is already enough, and believe me, you take care of me, dont think that way"


Lisa trying not to cry she just hugged Irene. "Let's sleep baby" then she pulled Joohyun and buried her face to Irene's chest.


Irene sighs. She didn't sleep at all that night, she just brush Lisa's hair and think about the Manhattan project what Lisa told her.


The next morning Lisa and Irene didn't talk much, but Lisa being sweet as always she cuddle with Irene hugged her and they went to office together.


But, Irene can't take it anymore


She went to Shin-Hye to asked Shin-Hye if Lisa went there.


Shin-Hye end up telling her everything, what Lisa told her how Lisa wanted to try at least to get the Manhattan project for her.


She told Irene that Lisa wanted it so bad for Irene and her father. That Lisa said she's okay, for Irene she's okay. She wants to do it for Irene,


But Irene got hit like a lightning with what Shin-Hye told her


"You always tell Lisa you believe in her, that she can do everything, that she's strong, Lisa knows already the possible out come, but she stick to her words, for Irene I can do this. She loves you Joohyun. I know you're worried about Lisa, but I know what worry you the most, it's about Jisoo right? You're scared what if her feelings to Jisoo came back? You're scared that if she goes back to Korea she won't comeback to you? Lisa is already your fiancé, she want to try to face her fear to give you something that she knows that will make you really happy, don't you think that's enough reason for you to trust her and your relationship? She's doing this for you for your father, give her a chance. She loves you so much Joohyun, you have her."


Irene sighs, Shin-Hye is right, she believes in Lisa.


One last sighs, she grabbed her phone to call her father.





Irene now is walking to Lisa's office, everyone who saw her greeted her with respect being the only heir of BAE's she really don't mind them she continue walking while her bodyguards is on her side, secretary on the right  She gets inside in Lisa's office not waiting for her secretary to open it for her.


"Lisa!" Irene said and immediately, she went to Lisa lap and gave her a kiss.


"Baby" Lisa wrapped her arms in Irene's waist while she accept the nonstop kiss from her.. "Is your meeting done?"


"Yes. I have something to give you, open it" Irene gave Lisa a documents, Lisa's eyes got widened. She's happy seeing what's inside, she looked at Irene smile not leaving her face. "Is this mean?"


"Yes, I'll let you take it." Irene wrapped her arms in Lisa's neck brushing the back of her head.


Lisa, hugged her tight as well. "Thank you for trusting me, I'm okay, I promise, nothing bad will happened to me, I'll go home to you perfectly fine"


Irene hug her tighter her little ball of sunshine really grew up.


"Before anything else I have few conditions" Irene said when she looked at Lisa.


"Anything baby, I'll do it"


"First, you'll stay in my place in Korea, you have bodyguards going to your office, but okay you can use your car but make sure you update me, or tell your bodyguards about it, you have your own servants who will cook and clean for you and some other stuff. I'm kinda relief knowing also that across the wall is Chaeyoung's place, bar is strictly prohibited also getting drunk, but you can ask permission but it's up to me if I let you, you need to sleep on time, eat on time, drink your medicine on time you get that?"


Lisa peck her lip " Yes ma'am!"


" You can go to Jennie's birthday too, Dahyun and Joy is in Korea as well. BUT NO MONKEY BUSINESS LISA! Seeing you with my friends plus Chaeyoung and hearing that Tyuzu and Mina is in Korea too is giving me headache already."


Lisa laughed hearing their friends name." I'll behave I promised you that."


" After 2 weeks I'll follow you to Korea, I need to finish everything here first, behave while I'm gone and take care of yourself, we'll videocall and send messages everyday."


"I'm gonna miss you 2 weeks is long" Lisa whisper to Irene.


Irene smiled sadly. "I'm gonna miss you too but, before you know it 'm inside our place baby, I love you" She muttered to Lisa lip.


"I love you too baby, I have two weeks to prepare this. A month from now they will released it to the press. I need to be there two weeks before the news blow up"


"Yes I know that, I'll prepare anything you need in Korea don't think about it, focus on your proposal, no matter the result, always remember I believe in you and love you very much you get that?"


Lisa genuinely smile to Irene "Yes, baby after this we'll talk about our wedding"


Irene giggles. "I know you're working on it, I saw your PowerPoint presentation and search bar" and Irene laughed and kiss the tip of Lisa's nose.


"Yahh that's should be surprise!" Lisa pouted.


"Not my fault you didn't close your laptop." They both laughed, Lisa tickles Irene that made the older girl laughed even more.






When Irene finally agreed on her going to Korea, Lisa didn't waste her time, she worked on her proposal to get the Manhattan project making everything perfect, she review the files Minzy gave her.


If she only knew the owner it's easy to work on what they likes, but no one know who are they.


But Lisa being Lisa, she works morning to night her dedication and responsibility to her work, to her proposal and to Joohyun.


Jae Hyun called her to thanking her for doing it. Jae Hyun flew to Korea for his meeting and said he is going to wait for Lisa before he came back to NY so they could have dinner together.


The day before Lisa's flight Irene dyed and cut Lisa's hair, she said for a change.


She make sure again Lisa's things is complete. Irene also gave one of her best secretary to Lisa, her name is Nikki, so she can update Lisa to Irene directly too, Lisa gave all the task to Minzy while she's away she trust Minzy enough that she'll do a good job while Lisa is not around.


No one knows that Lisa will be in Korea, she wants to surprise Jennie and Chaeyoung..


"You call when you arrived okay, you look so beautiful and you're mine." Irene tiptoe to kissed Lisa's forehead.


Short greyed hair Lisa is wearing a black fitted jean, white v-neck shirt a bucket hat and white shoes and a LV backpack she's so cute.


"I will, I'll see you in two weeks okay? I love you very much Joohyun, don't worry too much, I'll be okay there, I'll behave and do all the things you told me. I want you to know.. " Lisa looked at her in the eyes with full admiration "You're my home, you own me, and I only love you" She kissed Irene passionately that Irene gasp when Lisa break the kiss. "You're my life"


Irene bit her lower lip, she blushed so hard hearing Lisa say that. "I love you too, update me you have internet in the plane let's exchange messages. Also Lisa,


" You're my life too."








Lisa is now in Irene's private plane with Nikki and two bodyguards, this will be a long flight. Lisa sighs and take a nap like Irene want her to do. She'll rest coz she knows when she arrived to Korea she needs to work hard to get that land.






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HELLO KOREA


After a long flight, finally Lisa arrived. It's night time there now.


A limo is waiting for her, she saw Kwangsoo and Gary and they immediately bowed to Lisa. Nikki on other hand was fetch by her own service provide by the company.


They drove where Jae Hyun was waiting for Lisa to have dinner before his flight back to NY.


They had a good dinner, talk about business, about Irene and crazy topic as well.


Jae Hyun thank her for doing the proposal, he also told Lisa that if she feel something bad don't hesitate to pull out hersel they hugged before Jae Hyun left.


Lisa is now in her penthouse, Irene's place when she stay in Korea. It's big with a great view as well, the place is extravagant knowing Irene. All of the appliances must be new, she has two servants, they show Lisa brand new car downstairs that Irene prepa, a red convertible car that really her style.


Now it's time freshen up, she already talk to Irene, so it's time to pest Chaeyoung who is leaving across the hall.










CHAEYOUNG'S


Blag, Blag, Blag


"What the fuck? Lisa is the only person I know who knocks like that" Chaeyoung said and open the door.


"Hello, Lisa said while holding a pizza"


Chaeyoung's mouth got wider "OMG! Am I dreaming? You're in Korea? Outside my penthouse?"


"Yes, let me in."Lisa said and walk directly inside Chaeyoung's place she sit in the couch open the tv and eat a slice of pizza" Come on Chae, sit so I can tell you why I'm here"


Chaeyoung jump and hugged Lisa "Yah! You're really here, I'm so happy! It's so sad without you near," Chaeyoung hugged Lisa tightly  "I love your hair, it fits you well"


Lisa laughed " thought you hang out with Jennie? Yes I looked hot with my new hair.


"Yes we did, but I can't ask her to hang out with me all the time. You're really cocky sometimes Lisa but I still love you cause you're my best friend"


Lisa laughed, her chipmunk missed her that much that she's clinging like a koala. "You know I love you too" Lisa said and hugged her back.






The next day


Her little chit-chat with Chaeyoung end at 3AM.


She's having a breakfast while video calling with Joohyun when Chaeyoung arrived and eat with Lisa.


She said hi to Irene and they talk about Jennie's birthday, Chaeyoung went to her office first due to her early meeting.


Lisa is now on her way to BAE's Korea, she's reading some report it's good but she's curious about an account that somehow like ghost account, she called Nikki who is already in the office to gathered all the documents she need.


When Lisa arrived, all the employees is lining outside like she's the president of Korea, when Kwangsoo opened the car all the employees board members bowed at her. They basically wants to talk to her, she walk as fast as she could while Nikki is showing the way to her office. Mr. Kwan the head director asked her if she needs something she asked everything and asked for afternoon meeting.


Her day end by 7pm. Lisa tried to finished everything, the employees can't go home early as well, Lisa got admire by the boards and some employees, she is really something no doubt about that, some hate her cause she pointed out the wrong doings and being lack of some projects, she fired someone too, first friday work in Korea and she fired those milking the company. She informed Irene about this as well. But Irene to Lisa, she just nod and no need for explaining why. Chaeyoung called her that she's waiting already in Lisa's place and asked for her servants to cook food.


When Lisa arrived to her place, she saw Chaeyoung bickering with... Dahyun and Joy. Lisa was happy seeing them, they had dinner together and talk about Jennie's birthday for tomorrow.


Dahyun and Joy was invited too. Lisa is really close to all Irene's friends, but Dahyun is different they're extra close, back in NYC Lisa and Dahyun did some crazy stuff, like vandalizing Wendy's ex girlfriend favorite car to get revenge of what she did to Wendy, of course Irene got mad telling Lisa it's dangerous, but Wendy appreciate it a lot.


One time too, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Lisa went to bar and got drunk, Irene again got mad telling that she won't allowed her to drink in the bar when she's not around.


"So what's Jennie's theme? We haven't talk for two days." Lisa asked.


"Something white-ish, it's a normal party for family and friends not like a bar party. That's what she said to me"


"I see, let's all go together" Lisa suggested.


"So Lis, what do you think of Korea now? What do you feel?"


"Hmm. Irene asked me too about that last night. I guess fine? I haven't go somewhere familiar to me, here in office only and that new restaurant that dad and I eat last night, so I really don't know. They're new to me so I guess, it's fine?"


"Well, it's your first day here, you should rest. tomorrow Jen's birthday is at night. Sleep nice, I heard to Irene you worked hard today to clean some trash in the company" Joy said.


"I will, Joy." They continue talking and after a while the three left so Lisa can rest, but before, she called Irene first and tell her what happened to her day.








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"Chaeyoung received a call from Irene that morning, she's worried it's already 10AM and Lisa is not answering her phone, she asked Chae to check on her.


When Chaeyoung enter Lisa's place she saw the two servant fighting in front of Lisa's room, maybe fighting who will wake up their boss, she immediately went towards them and told them she'll do it herself. When she opened the door she saw Lisa sleeping peacefully while hugging a pillow.


She immediately call Irene and told her that she's sleeping and maybe tired of her flight a day ago plus work yesterday. Irene sighs in relief and thank Chaeyoung, she told her that let Lisa sleep more and asked the servant to cook what she likes and Lisa"



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"I overslept" Lisa said while checking her messages, 211 missed calls from Irene and 66 messages "my baby got worried, gosh." Lisa is replying to Irene saying sorry"


"Don't worry we already talk, she just worried cause it's very unusual for you to wake up late, let's eat now. I told them to cook your favorites"


Lisa pouts. "Favorite? I don't like salad too much, and this and this and this" Lisa pointed them one by one. "That's your favorite!"


"Yah, You have steak and shrimp! Irene Unnie told me to asked them to cook for me too" Chaeyoung said while munching her food


"The chicken is too much, you know I don't eat that." Yes, Lisa don't eat chicken anymore. She always vomit if she tastes chicken in her food.


"That's all for me, I'm hungry, you have fried rice too don't worry"


Lisa just nod and then Chae pour some milk in her glass. Lisa is literally a baby, Chaeyoung's baby, Jennie's baby and of course Irene's baby.



She greeted Jennie so she won't get suspicious, she post their pictures in her IG called her via facetime in her room, she makes sure that it looks like night so Jennie thinks she's in NYC.


Night comes.. Lisa is now video calling with Irene while preparing for Jennie birthday. "Why are you so quiet?" Lisa asked.


"Nothing, I just want to look at you."


"Mm. You don't have to worry, you're the only one I love. My eyes is all for you. Don't think too much." Lisa smiled, then make a funny face.


Irene laughed "who said I'm worrying? I missed you that's why I just wanted to look at your face"


"I missed you too, I put yor shirt in one of my pillow baby, so I can smell you. Lisa covered her mouth to her sudden confession.


Irene laughed so hard, and show her pillow with Lisa's shirt on it too.


They laughed together. "Great minds think alike huh. Irene said.


"Baby, I hate to cut this but ut Chaeyoung is already her we need to go"


"Okay, you have fun alrighty? I love you so much, don't get drunk okay?"


"Yes boss! I love you too, baby! and Lisa wave her hand and drop the call."


But before going out she message Irene




Irene's POV


Irene sighs when Lisa dropped the call, she's not worried about Lisa's health this time that's true, but maybe a bit. She's more worried that Lisa will see Jisoo there, she's positive that Jisoo will be there, she's Jennie's cousin then she received a message.



LisaMyBbaby 😽


Don't worry much, I'll be fine. I won't get scared, There's a 100% chance I might see her there but my heart belongs to you. She's my past we can't change that. But you, and you. You're my present and my future. I love you, Joohyun. I'll go home safe to you. I love you, bubbala. Have a good a day alrighty? Eat your lunch and don't drink too much coffee. I love you very much baby.. 😘


Irene got teary eyed reading Lisa's message, she knows.. Even though Irene is not telling her, Lisa knows what's in her mind. Irene worry fades after reading Lisa's message. "She's right. I'm her present and future, she's mine, Lisa is mine.. If Jisoo tried to steal what's mine.. I will absolutely send her to hell."

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