Shy or fearful behavior is most often caused by negative associations made in early life. If a cat doesn't interact with people often or experiences abuse or trauma, later, he or she may be afraid to trust human caretakers and become a skittish kitty. Other shy or fearful cats may be that way simply because they're genetically predisposed to higher levels of arousal. For these cats, it will take a long time to calm down and learn to trust new environments and people (which they may never fully do).
Jisoo's POV
It been a while when we had a catch up with my friends. The four of us are busy working adults.
We're currently in the bar and drinking since it's Mingyu's birthday. Lisa went to the rest room and the 3 of us are left in the table.
"Happy Birthday my dear cousin". Seulgi said. She's a bit drunk since she's been drinking a lot since earlier as if she hasn't tasted a liquor for the long time. While me, Mingyu and Lisa are still sober.
"tell us. Are you Ryli's father?". Seulgi asks and I actually covered her mouth after that. Haist this drunkard!
"It's okay, Jisoo. I will answer. I know you guys are wondering why I am so close to Ryli. Yes, I'm his dad".
Our eyes went wide open. Even Seulgi became sober after hearing Mingyu's confession.
After a moment of silence. Mingyu laugh hardly as if he's out of breath.
"Look at your face's idiots! I'm just kidding, of course not!". Mingyu said and still laughing
"But that night that we became wasted, remember before Lisa's flight to Thailand? The night you guys met because you picked us up in the bar because the 3 of us are wasted? The next day Lisa woke up in your room? Now, I wanted to believe that you're joking but how about that? Seulgi suspected
"Lisa slept in my room because you, bastard locks the room, where the three of you supposed to sleep. Yeah, Lisa slept in my room but together with Jisoo. And I slept in the couch. Jisoo don't tell me you can't remember it?". Mingyu smirk and continue laughing.
"Uhmm yeah yeahh I can somehow recall it. I'm with Lisa that night. Why did I forget it and just recall now"? I answered
"Guys, what ever the reason why Lisa's not telling us about Ryli. Let's wait and respect her privacy. We are her friends but it doesn't mean that we need to know every single detail about her. For sure she has a deep reason for keeping it from us. That's the funniest joke that I heard and take note during my birthday. I wish I'm the Dad but no, you guys are wrong". Mingyu told us
"Hey, what's up. Did I miss something?" Lisa asked as she's back from the bathroom. She held her glasses of whisky and drink it. "I'm so thirsty. Happy birthday, Gyu! You're the best".
We finished all of the drinks and food that Mingyu ordered before we part our ways. We're not wasted but a little bit sober.
Lisa's POV
I was happy to see Diana finally. She didn't tell me that she'll be home last weekend. I was surprise and Ryli's very happy to finally meet her mom.
Gladly Jennie didn't talk about it. Instead, I have a great time with her.
I updated her earlier that I went to the bar with friends. I don't usually update her about my whereabouts. But I think it's about time to slowly open up to her. She's been patient and understanding to me in the past 2 months. Our set up as FWB will be ending anytime soon.
I arrived home at 8 PM. It was a quick catch up since it's Mingyu's birthday and we decided to go home early since we still have work tomorrow. I sent Jen a message and told me that she'll meet me tonight since we were not able to meet the past days because of our busy schedules at work since the project that we are working on became more demanding recently.
I'm just done having a bath when I heard a doorbell. It must be her but to my surprise it's Somi.
"Hey baby girl? Did you miss me? Surprise!". She said and cling to me
"When did you arrive". I told her and kissed her cheek as we walk towards the living room.
"Just earlier after lunch. I had a rest in the afternoon and decided to meet friends nearby and I remember to drop by to see you". Somi said as she caressed my face.
We talked about the project that she closed in Europe. We talked about us. She has a lot of stories that we didn't notice the clock and it's already an hour passed.
Suddenly my doorbell rang.
"Fuck". I hissed
"Why?" Somi asked. "Are you expecting someone tonight?"
"Yeah, Jennie. I forgot she'll come over".
"Oh I see, don't worry I'm about to go as well. Don't worry too much. Will tell her that nothing happens. Which is true". Somi assured me
I walked Somi to the entrance and as I swung the door opened. I met the pair of feline eyes.
"You didn't tell me that you have a visitor, Lisa". Jennie said in a cold voice
"Hi, you must be Jennie. I'm Somi, Lisa's friend. I just arrived from Europe and thought of paying a visit this girl. I'm about to go. Lisa, it was a nice catch up".
"No, you stay here Somi and I will go". Jennie said but I was agile to held her hand.
"Nah nah, I think you two must need to talk. Bye, Lisa. I have to go".
After Somi left. Jennie froze on where she's standing while my hand is still holding her hand so she can't go. I have a lot of explaining to do.
"Jen, can we have talked inside. Please?".
"Yeah, I think we really need to talked Manoban". Jennie said and she furiously went inside my unit.
"Jen, Somi is just a friend".
"Yeah, I remember her name. She's the girl who's texting you before, right? Co-worker my ass".
"She's just a co-worker before that's the truth. I met her again 2 years ago. That's why we became friends. She's actually the daughter of my boss. So sometimes we're doing business together".
"What kind of business? Monkey business?". Jennie hissed
"I know I promise you that I will do my best to understand you, to wait for you, to love you but I'm just human. I also get tired. You know what? Let's stop from here. Let's stop seeing each other until you figured out what do you really want. You're being unfair. I have a lot of things that I don't know about you. If you want us to give a chance, if you want this relationship to work. Please be honest with me. Tell me everything that I need to know. I can recall numerous occasions when I wept myself to sleep, would stare at the ceiling, and started to doubt a great deal of things about life and even myself. I made a mistake in past but do you think this is too much of the suffering already? Now, I know what you are probably thinking. You're probably thinking what in the world do I know about your situation and/or your situation is more significant than anything that I could have ever gone through so I just don't understand, right? Wrong. Like you, I was also hurting for the past 4 years and until now. I love you, Lisa. I will say it to you over and over again but I'm tired". Jennie said and a tear left her eye I was dumbfounded and can't speak.
We remain silent for a minute and I hear only her sobs.
She grabs her bag and walk herself to the entrance. She's about to twist the door knob and luckily, I was able to approach her and hug her from the back. Now, her sobs became heavier. I rested my chin to her shoulder and my hands are both wrapped to her abdomen.
"Let me go. I need to leave". Jennie said and trying to remove my hands wrapped to hers
"Please stay. D-don't leave me. Let's talked. Let's fix this".
"I need time, you need time Lis. Let's give ourselves that time and space to think. I love you, it didn't change". Jennie said cupping my face before she walks out from my unit.
I was left alone again. The moment she left my place, my tears started to flow like a waterfall. This is the same feeling that I felt 4 years ago. I mean not the same, because this time,
It hurts the most.
Two words. Three vowels. Four consonants. Seven letters. It can either cut you open to the core and leave you in ungodly pain or it can free your soul and lift a tremendous weight off your shoulders. The phrase is: It's over.
-Maggi Richard
A/N: Let's protect our girls! But always be kind to everyone. Let's continue to support them to the things that will make them happy. Comeback in September is coming. Ciao!