Chapter 170 - We have been together for two years (2/2)
”Jeremy and I... well... I was the one who asked him to hide our relationship. As you all know, I was just starting my career three years ago and my name was starting to be known by everyone a year later. And at that time I met Jeremy in a charity program.”
”A charity program?”
”Yes,” Jennifer nodded. ”As you all know, Jeremy is active in voluntary work. I met him while helping in an old folk home,” Jennifer smiled at the memory.
”Ahh...”
”At that time I don't know much about Jeremy except that he is so kind and very... very helpful. He did not mind dirtying himself painting the wall. He caught my eyes with his kindness.”
”Not his money?” Linda suddenly butted in, smiling, ”We all know he is from a wealthy family. His family owned so many companies inside and outside the country.”
”No... No. No. No. I didn't even know he is wealthy. All I care is how kind and helpful he is,” Jennifer denied quickly.
”Are you sure not because of money? As far as I know, you are from a rural countryside and become a singer to improve your economy status. Being with Jeremy will make your dream come true,” Linda asked.
”No. I didn't think about his wealth at all. I am true to him. I love him for who he is. And he knows. He told me he likes my honesty and kindness too. We share the same feeling,” Jennifer cried.
”Ahh... the same feeling...” Linda leaned back to the sofa, nodding her head slowly. But it seemed like she was mocking Jennifer.
”What I don't understand right now is why none of you tell the public about your relationship? I don't think your fans will object your feeling. Jeremy and you look compatible together. Both of you are good singers and love helping others. Are you two looking down on your fans?” Linda asked.
”No. We have never thought of lying to our fans. We love our fans so much.” Jennifer looked at the camera, ”Dearest, without you supporting me, where would I be?”
”Then, why do you hide your relationship?” Lolita who kept quiet the whole time suddenly asked.
”I...” Jennifer took a deep breath, ”at first we don't want to tell everyone because we were learning about each other. We don't want to be rushed and being pressured by everyone. We want to take our time to know about each other.”
”And it took you two almost two years to know each other?” Linda asked.
”Well... we don't want to be rushing and taking our time slowly is better, right?”
”So have you two ever planned to tell us about your relationship?” Linda asked with a frown.
”Yes... eventually... but not now...” Jennifer choked out.
”If you two were in a relationship, why didn't you visit Miss Long on the day she had an accident? What took you so long to visit your future sister-in-law?” Linda asked, changing the topic.
”Well... I...” Jennifer sniffed, ”I do want to visit her once I knew about that accident but I have a work commitment. Once I was done, I quickly went to the hospital and I never thought that... that...” her eyes went wet.
”Ahh... the scandal...” Lolita sighed.
”If we look at the video, it seems like you are not close to Jeremy, compared to Miss Catherine, the model. As far as I know, Miss Catherine is close to Long's family, even being the spokesperson for almost all products in the company. She even joined in the charity dinner and became Jeremy's partner. Why didn't you join in the dinner?”
”I have my own foundation and we don't want to attract reporters' attention to our relationship. We want everyone to care about our programs. That is why both of us never involve in each other's program,” Jennifer choked out. ”I do know Catherine is close to the family. Jeremy said she's just a little sister to him and I believe in him.”
”So, why did you go crazy at the hospital if Catherine is just a little sister for Jeremy? Shouldn't you also become friends to Catherine?”
”She is a bit... loner. She is only close to Jeremy and his little sister. She doesn't care about others...” Jennifer said slowly. ”I tried but I guess she thought I was stealing him away from her.”
”Ah... you mean she develops feelings toward Jeremy and you're scared she succeed?”
Jennifer nodded slowly. ”I guess it was my mistake for hiding our relationship until... until...” Jennifer quickly hid her face with her hands, shaking her shoulders as she cried.
”It is your fault,” Linda nodded.
”Linda,” Lolita sighed heavily before patted Jennifer's arm comfortably. ”It is not your fault. You never thought this will happen.”
Jennifer lowered down her hands and looked at Lolita gratefully.
”You've learned your mistake and we, from Hot & Spicy Ginger, wish you and Jeremy the best. We have no doubt your love is true and good luck,” Lolita said.
”Thank you,” Jennifer smiled weakly.
”That's is all for now. Before we end this show, check out Merlin's new music video. See you all on the same day and the same time next week, I am Lolita.”
”And I am Linda.”
”And this is Hot & Spicy Ginger,” both Lolita and Linda said at the same and waved at the same.
”Buh-bye,” Linda said.
*~*~*~*
In the Long's mansion...
Jeremy who was watching the television gripped the sofa handle angrily. He could not believe the nerve Jennifer has to appear in that program. When did they start having a relationship? She even pretended to be the victim!
Jeremy took out his phone and speed-dialled Jacob, his personal assistant.
”Hello, boss?”
”Contact my lawyer.”