She's The Boss

11.

As for Lena and Daichi…. .

They had already arrived at Daichi's ancestral house. It was a large mansion where his father and mother both lived. They were both very nervous. It was already late and Lena had no excuse on why she had left the house without anyone's knowledge.

"Don't worry… . I'll take care of everything. Just keep quiet okay?" Daichi said to Lena as he gently held her hand to give her support.

Lena nodded and smiled. "Thank you," she uttered.

As soon as they both stepped out of the car, they already saw Daichi's father and mother who were already waiting for them on the steps of the stairs leading to the front of the house.

Lena looked at Daichi. She was suddenly became afraid of what the old man might say to them.

"Where have the two of you been?" the old man asked.

"We just went out for a stroll… ." Daichi answered casually.

"Stroll?… . A date? Is that it?" the man asked again.

"Yes," Daichi replied. "There is nothing wrong if I take her out right?" he asked with a smile.

The old man smiled back. "Yes… . that is very good. You can go on dates as often as you like. The two of you will be formally engaged anyway… . So the two of you should already be used to one another by now. I want you to be good to one another… . understood?"

"Yes… . " Daichi and Lena both answered.

Daichi's mother suddenly approached Lena. She quickly took Lena by the arm and ushered her into the house.

"Come on dear… . It's already cold and you might get sick. And what kind of clothes are you wearing? I told you to never wear jeans and t-shirts anymore," the older woman said as she gently touched Lena's face.

"Look at your face… . You look pale, Lena… Daichi… What did you do to her? You didn't take good care of her… did you?" his mother asked Daichi with a glare.

"Mother…" Daichi uttered. He wanted to protest… but suddenly just decided to stay quiet.

"Daichi! How many times do I have to tell you that Lena is your future wife. You should learn how to take care of her. She's not like the other girls you used to go out with. Next time you take her out… make sure that she is well take care of… .understand?" Daichi's mother said.

Daichi looked at his mother helplessly, then just sighed. He knew that it was useless if he continued to argue with her.

"Yes, mother," he uttered.

"Poor dear… . what did my careless son do to you?" the older woman lovinglycsaid to Lena. She was very concerned with her. She already loved Lena like her own daughter.

Lena somehow felt guilty. She looked at Daichi as if asking for help.

Daichi just shook his head. He was somehow telling Lena to just pretend and avoid talking at all.

"Come on, Lena. Have you eaten yet? I'll prepare something special for you," Daichi's mother said.

"Thank you… . but I have already eaten… I mean… . we already ate," Lena suddenly said. She didn't know how to hide the nervousness that she felt. She was afraid that Daichi's parents would find out that they weren't telling the truth.

"Oh… you've already eaten? Well… . I hope it was good," the older woman said with a smile.

"Yes… . it was very delicious," Lena said.

"Okay… . then. I guess you should rest then. Go to your room now… ." Daichi's mother said.

Lena just nodded her head and silently gave Daichi a glance. He was also looking at her as if saying that everything would be all right.

"Go ahead… .Lena. We need to talk with Daichi," Daichi's father said as he saw that Lena was looking at his son.

Lena worriedly left Daichi alone with his parents. She was very concerned about what they were going to say to him.

Daichi together with his parents all went to the living room. He knew they were going to talk with him about something very important.

As soon as they were all sitting… . Daichi's father started to speak.

"Daichi… . the reason why we wanted to talk with you is because your mother is very concerned with your behavior towards Lena. We both know that you are against this arranged marriage between the two of you… .from the very beginning… But we just wanted to remind you that it is your grandfather's last wish that the two of you fulfill his pact with Lena's grandfather,"

"Father… .I just feel… . I just feel that it is very unfair for both of us to be suddenly placed into a relationship that neither of us want," Daichi said with a cold voice.

"What more can you ask for in a girl? Lena is perfect for you. She is beautiful and very kind. She is well-educated and comes from a good family… . She's way better than all of the girls that you have brought home… ." Daichi's mother suddenly said.

"Mother… . she doesn't love me," Daichi softly uttered with a hurt look on his face.

"Love? She can easily learn to love you once the two of you are already married… . That is why I am telling your father to set your engagement a month earlier as planned," the older woman said.

Daichi was suddenly surprised. He didn't expect this kind of complication. He knew this sudden change in plans will certainly affect Lena's plan to be close with Jaejoong.

"Why are you suddenly rushing things?" Daichi suddenly asked his parents.

"Because frankly… . I am a little bit worried that you might suddenly get involved again with one of your ex-girlfriends… . or a new girl. I don't want anyone to interfere with my plans. I want Lena to be my daughter-in-law, and that is that…" Daichi's mother answered.

"Mother… you're always concerned with what you want… But have you even considered what Lena wants? She's a very nice girl… that's why I feel sorry for her. I know that she doesn't really want to marry me. But because of her family… she's forced to do so. Frankly, if it was some other girl, I would have just agreed to marry her… and after the marriage just set her aside… and continue with my former life. But I… I think I have already fallen in love with her… . That's why I want to be fair with her. I am not only thinking about myself. I am more focused on making her happy… . I want her to have what she really wants. And honestly I know… . her happiness is not with me," Daichi said with a sad voice. He was hurting… . he loved Lena and yet she couldn't love him back.

"You're already in love with her? Well… . that is great! All you have to do now is make her fall in love with you then… . Don't worry about irrelevant things. Just concentrate on making her fall in love with you. That is what matters now," Daichi's mother said happily.

"Mother… ." Daichi helplessly uttered. He felt like he was a puppet who had nothing to do but obey what his master wanted him to do.

"Your engagement has already been moved to next month. Aside from that I have also decided to let you take over the position I have in Avex Trax. And I'll also be making you the new CEO of our advertising company. So within the next few days you will be very busy," Daichi's father suddenly announced.

"Why all of a sudden decide on these kinds of things?" Daichi asked with a frown. He didn't like the idea that he will be very busy in the upcoming days. Because he knew he was supposed to help Lena with her plan about Jaejoong.

Daichi's father suddenly laughed. "Well… for one thing… the only reason why I am doing this is because I want you to be very acceptable in the eyes of Lena's family. I want them to see that the man their daughter is marrying has a very stable job and a good future," the old man answered.

He suddenly thought that he needed to think of a way to help Lena… . He didn't want her to lose her chance to be with the only man she really loves.

Daichi didn't know what to say. He was thinking about what his parents' reactions will be once they found out about Lena and her secret love for Jaejoong. He suddenly tried to smile at his parents. He wanted to hide all the thoughts that were slowly starting to cloud his mind. He felt pity for Lena. He knew that it was already starting to become very impossible for her to break free from their engagement. He knew she would eventually end up being hurt. And somehow this thought was also hurting him as well.