Equally In Love | Wenrene

"You're dating for almost 3 months already and I just found out about that now. Wow! Such great best friend you are! You've been doing well hiding it so what changed your mind?" Jennie said slightly offended at the secrecy. She learned about the girlfriend thing when Joohyun mistakenly sent 'I miss you, Seungwan' message to her. She was completely astonished and hurriedly pressed the call on her phone to make her best friend explain, reason why they are here now in their favorite cafe. At first Joohyun made up excuses but Jennie was no fool and threatened her that she'll hunt down this 'Seungwan' and she will show her Joohyun's high school photos with wacky faces if they don't meet up soon. Joohyun gave a clear schedule to meet right after. 

"It's not like we see each other all the time, Jennie. We're both busy. " 

Joohyun and Jennie were childhood best friends. They went to the same school since kinder and they both made a pact to puruse their dreams in becoming popular actresses one day and they did.

"Even so. We've been talking over the phone constantly. Did it ever crossed your mind that it's actually possible to share news there?"

"Whatever. I just want to share it personally to you, my dear best friend. Like now."

"Tch. Excuses. If you didn't accidentaly send me that message this meeting would not even occur. I know you so well." Jennie kept giving her an annoyed look. 

"Whatever." 

"Don't whatever me, Hyun. I need to know everything. EVERYTHING or I'll give Seungwan the photos I brought with me." Jennie smirked.

"What?! You really thought this through, huh? Ugh. You know, you won't need that since I'm gonna tell you everything anyway." 

"So while we're waiting for your girlfriend to come and meet me, would you mind telling me about her first? How did you meet her?"

"I met her while I was filming One Patty. (A/N: Yes I changed Double Patty into One.) Seungwan on the script was my coworker in a fastfood chain." Joohyun responded right away. 

"Oh, she's an actress too? How come the name doesn't sound familiar?" 

"Uhm.. not a screen actress but theater. She was only active in musical theater during college days though."

"Musical? That must have been difficult for Seungwan to tone down her acting then. How did she got in?"

"It's not like she really wanted to get in, you know. One of the cast got hospitalized and was not able to go to our filming location, so the casting director and director Kim himself decided to just pick a replacement right there and then. They were strict with the release date of the movie and he believes the timeline of editing shouldn't compromise to timeline of filming  so they resolved to that."

"So your girlfriend came to the rescue?"

"Yup, she did. Director Kim called Seungwan, who was living near our filming location. There was no time to hold screening anymore or to call out other actors he knew as they all reside far away. There was no choice but to take a risk with Seungwan at that time."

"That was nice of your girlfriend though."

"I know! She's too nice that sometimes it's painful to watch. I had to protect her from people who always want to take advantage of her." 

"Ooh. Heroic Joohyun, how smexy!"

"Shut up! I had to do it." 

"Anyways, how did Seungwan captured THE Irene Bae Joohyun's heart? Who did the first move? Seungwan, right?"

Joohyun recalled their story and it brought a smile to her face instantly. Jennie watching her can't help but smile too, she knew right away that Joohyun changed drastically. She really fell in love and this time it was a real thing. It was her first time to see Joohyun looked genuinely happy just thinking about her lover. Jennie got even more curious in Seungwan, she must be so special to make her best friend act like this.

5 months ago...and Joohyun's 2nd month in filming One Patty...

"Everyone, this is my niece Seungwan. She'll be helping us filling in one of the sub character's role. Please let her be under your guidance since we need her to do not fall behind the schedule." The director shouted for everyone to hear but after they got the news, they all dispersed in their own tents leaving Seungwan alone.

Joohyun also wanted to do the same as everyone, not caring about the newbie since she felt not responsible for her. Besides, the newbie seemed like she doesn't need help. However, despite wanting to mind her own business and ignore Seungwan, she found herself unable to do so. Joohyun watched the girl from a distance, she was calm in reading her script like she already knew what she's doing. Curious and amused by Seungwan's confidence, Joohyun miraculously approached her first.

"Hi. Are you fine with your lines? Do you need help?" Joohyun asked professionally. 

"Oh." Seungwan reacted shortly. She immediately stood up and bowed to Joohyun. "Thanks for asking and yeah I kinda don't know how this works. I don't know why uncle asked me to do this either since he's very much like a perfectionist when it comes to his work though. But I understood the urgency in his voice when he called me that's why I had no other choice but to agree to his request." Seungwan laughed and Joohyun could feel the oozing friendliness from her which made her instantly feel comfortable. It was a rare case for Joohyun but she did not question herself further.

"I'm sure there's a reason why director... uhmm.. your Uncle trusted you on this. Maybe you have experience similar to acting?" Joohyun surprised herself with her curiosity towards Seungwan. 

"I do musicals but that's way back college. It's been years." 

"That must be it then. Your work here is not the same as in musicals but it's close considering that you still get to act minus the singing part and exaggerated movements of course. Just keep it natural. Don't be nervous, I bet you'll do well more than any other newbie actors out there." 

"Wow thank you. That really lift up my spirits... Ms...." Seungwan offered a hand to meet Joohyun's as a form of introduction and it dawned to Joohyun that Seungwan was not familiar with her despite being a celebrity. She grew even more intrigued with her since it was unexpected to meet someone who doesn't know her.

"Joohyun. Bae Joohyun." She decided to give her birth name instead of her screen name. She shake hands with her and immediately noticed how warm Seungwan's hands were. 

"A beautiful name for a beautiful lady, Ms. Joohyun. A pleasure to meet you." Seungwan said while smiling and that's when Joohyun felt something changed deep within. She smiled back. 

"What the heck! That was so greasy! Did she just flirt with you? Did she kissed your hand after she said those words? I wouldn't be surprised if she really did." Jennie commented making Joohyun laugh miserably. 

"Of course she didn't. Anyways that was nothing, Jennie. You just wait and meet her so you could tell that she's naturally greasy. That's one of the reason I can't let her be alone with anyone though, she's a natural flirt." Joohyun said releasing a huff. 

"Jealous Hyun spotted. Pang!" Jennie fired a finger gun. "You sure that Seungwan's not a player?" 

"No. I mean, she's just like that. It's part of her personality that I can't change." 

"Sounds like a headache to me though. So now tell me how did she warmed your stone-cold heart?" Jennie joked earning an immediate glare from Joohyun.

"CUT!" Director Kim shouted. Everyone was pushed to their limits as they try to catch up with their tight schedule and that makes it even harder for Seungwan to act naturally. The girl was really not good in working under pressure reason why she's having a hard time to express the emotions her character needed. 

"How many times do we need to repeat that scene? Come on Seungwan, you're better than this! At least recall your skills when you were in college!" The director called out for the nth time and he finally got frustrated and walked out of the scene to calm himself.

"It seems like director Kim got really mad. Why did he get a person without exposure to real acting anyways? It's his fault." The producer 1 said. 

"I don't see anything special with that Seungwan at all for her to be part of the cast." The producer 2 said.

Those and a lot more comments circulated in their filming location which is inevitable for all the cast including Seungwan not to hear. Seungwan felt bad about it so she excused herself to contemplate on her acting in her tent. Joohyun who observed her from afar followed her.

"You shouldn't beat yourself because the director got mad, you know? It's not your fault." Joohyun said as she saw Seungwan sulking in the corner while still holding her script.

"It is my fault. I should have not agreed to this in the first place. I just wanted to help though." Seungwan looked up to meet Joohyun's eyes. She was not crying but Joohyun could feel the sadness she was feeling at that time.

"You were made to agree to that. The director called you because he knew you wouldn't reject him. It's his fault."

"And how could you say that? You don't even know me." Seungwan asked and made her second statement almost inaudible but Joohyun was too focused on her to not hear it.

"It's true I don't know you but I just could tell. I can feel you're genuinely good inside that's why you're here." Joohyun approached Seungwan and tapped her shoulder which made the latter looked like she was moved from those words. "And since you are here, there's no going back now. I still hold onto the director's decision of picking you not because he had no choice but because he sees potential in you, Ms. Musical." She smiled and that made Seungwan do the same. 

Joohyun, who's known to be the independent and hardworking actress when rehearsing her own lines, became that someone who helped her co-artist first to rehearse her own. It was a rare occasion but Joohyun was too focused on Seungwan's acting that she didn't bother to question herself further again.

After they resume filming the next day and took Seungwan's scene, the director highly praised her for an excellent work and because of that the whole crew and artists were clapping for her. The negative comments before turned to positive. Joohyun on the other hand felt proud and wore that smug look on her face when her manager tapped her on the back and looked at her as if she knew that Joohyun has something to do with Seungwan's improvement. 

After Seungwan, it was already Joohyun's part to take so they were not able to celebrate the outcome of their combined effort together. Seungwan watched her from a distance and Joohyun was aware of it which motivates her to do well. To impress someone was something Joohyun didn't bother to do, but it was a rare occasion to have someone she likes to watch her act so.... wait... what? "like?" 

"Okay we're gonna start now! Focus!" The director shouted that made Joohyun's questions left unanswered.

"She's great isn't she?" Seungwan heard someone asked from her side. She didn't realize she already got some company. She was too drawn to how Joohyun was acting, 'great' is somewhat like an understatement for that.

"Uhm.. yeah.. it's my first time to actually witness actions on set."

"Anyways, I approached you to say congratulations on the job well done earlier. You have potential." She winked and then smiled at Seungwan. "I guess you're not familiar with showbiz. I'm Sana. Sana Minatozaki." 

Seungwan almost popped her eyes out at the realization of this new acquaintance. The person in front of her was Sana Minatozaki, the female protagonist of a popular drama her mom was so crazy talking about. Sure she has no likings for any kdrama but there's no way she wouldn't know how famous that name was. She have heard that name a lot of times from her mother and maybe took a glimpse of some episode with her. She may not be familiar with her face, but she knows the name.

"Nice to meet you, Sana. I'm Seungwan." She smiled back, amazed to be beside a popular celebrity. "Wow! My mom's a huge fan of your drama! Can I get a sign so I could gift it to her?" 

Sana chuckled at the excitement Seungwan's voice emits. "Of course! Let's take a selfie for your mom too." She offered which made Seungwan even more excited.

"That's so generous of you. I'll take that offer!" 

Seungwan immediately took out her phone and they position themselves shoulder to shoulder, preparing for the selfie. Sana latched on to Seungwan which made the latter surprised, confused by the sudden closeness as she was only expecting to do some v-sign or heart fingers together or Sana putting one arm on her shoulder as the closest contact. She did not expect Sana's arms to snake around her waist and her head resting on her shoulder. No, she wasn't expecting this. 

"Go on! Take it." Sana smiled like nothing's weird with their position so Seungwan proceed the selfie with her stretched hand. 

"T-thanks Sana, I'm sure my mom would love it." Seungwan said while she tries to escape from Sana's tight grip on her waist.

"I hope I made you happier though." 

"W-what?!" Seungwan gasped. Thankfully she saw Joohyun approaching them, however she looked furious and ready to battle a great war. She thought whether she'll actually be saved if she'll ask for her help or not but...

"JOOHYUN!" Seungwan called out anyway. It was so loud that made Joohyun paced up from walking to running towards them and it made Sana moved back in fear.

"What was that cry for?" Sana asked to Seungwan while pouting. 

"Not everyone is immune to your flirting, Sana. Back off!" Joohyun said annoyed, her arms crossed above her chest.

Seungwan on the other hand apologized to Sana and she could only hope that it didn't hurt her feelings for wanting to get away from her. "S-sorry. I just needed to say something to Joohyun so I called out loud. We'll be going now! Thanks for the selfie!" She lied and hurriedly took Joohyun out of Sana's sight. 

"How come you want to take a photo with Sana and not with me?!" Joohyun blurted out the moment they reached her tent. Seungwan at first, thought that she was leading the way after they escaped from Sana but Joohyun dragged her as if in a hurry to punish her of doing something unforgivable.

"I-uhm.. mom's a huge fan of her drama so I asked for a signatu--" She stopped as she remembered something. "Wait! Her signature!!!" Out of initial reaction, Seungwan was about to dash out of the tent and ask for her original request from Sana but was swiftly stopped by Joohyun.

"You literally called out for help to me like a baby and you'll go back to her like that?! Are you stupid?!" Joohyun was on fire.

"Oh, sorry. You're right, I shouldn't go there! But hey I'm not stupid!!" Seungwan got slightly annoyed at the comment, nobody has ever called her that. She's straight A's back in school all the way for a reason and stupidity surely isn't that.

"Yes you are! I hate you!" 

"Wait, what?! Now you hate me. Why are you so worked up?" Seungwan was really confused. "Is it because of the picture? I told you my mom was a fan!" She answered yet again as if trying to prove something, but against what? Why is Joohyun so upset? They were okay earlier. 

"It's not just that! You're obviously letting her touch you! I saw it!!" Joohyun was already shaking in anger and Seungwan feels fear and concern.

"No, I did not!" 

"Yes, you did!" 

"Did not!"

"You did!"

"You weren't even there!" 

"So I was right?" 

"What?!! No! I didn't say you were!"

"You stopped denying it!" 

Seungwan felt like crying. This is going to be endless non sense argument now that the other is obviously not listening to her. Why does she have to defend herself anyway, she could just get away from her and not see her. They've just known each other shortly anyway. So why?

Seungwan sighed deeply to calm herself. "Okay, so what do you want me to do? Let's stop fighting, please?" She raised her flag.

Joohyun pouted and turned her back away from Seungwan. She also tries to calm herself . Why is she so worked up about it anyway? Seungwan's question was sinking in, and her heart's loudness finally heard.

Seungwan felt bad on the other hand, Joohyun's accusations to her were all wrong but somehow she felt responsible for making her like this. Wanting to fix whatever between them now, she listened to her instinct and embraced Joohyun. Like an electricity overflowed, Joohyun gasped at the sensation.

The warmth from Joohyun's heart let her turn around and succumb to the comforts of Seungwan's embrace. Her frustrations, jealousy and bad mood in general went all away instantly. 

Seungwan smiled as she felt Joohyun melted in her embrace. It's though as if their bodies perfectly fit each other. It felt so nice.

"Can we stay like this?" Joohyun muffled. It was a question that reveals her heart's true desire and Seungwan miraculously read what it meant. 

"I'd love too." 

"I love you too." Joohyun shyly confessed trying to dig her face to Seungwan's neck.

Seungwan chuckled. "I think you heard me wrong." She then earned a hit to her chest. 

"This is pretty much fast-paced and early for me to say those words though. It's not like I was the one who got love at first sight." 

"Yah!" 

"It's the truth though. It's fast-paced, you don't even know if I have a girlfriend or not." 

That made Joohyun jumped out from their intimacy and looked at her wide-eyed. "Y-you do?!" 

And that's when Seungwan started laughing crazily, Joohyun's reaction was priceless.  

"I don't have one unless you agree to be one." She earned a pinch on her side. "Ah! What was that for?!"

"Seriously, don't play around."

"I'm not."

"I was the one who made the first move but it's you asking me out?"

"Excuse you, it was your jealousy who made the first move." Seungwan giggled.

"Yah!" 

"So, Joohyun let's give it a try?"

"I date to marry not just to try."

Seungwan grinned like a fool, Joohyun was flushed red and acting like a baby. "Anything for you, bae."

"Pwahahahaha!"Jennie laughed crazily once she heard Joohyun's story. She found it funny because she knew how much of a diva Joohyun was. It was always Joohyun being chased and confessed to and not the other way around. And 'date to marry'?, Joohyun never settled for one releationship in a span of a year. This was something new for her. 

"Stop at laughing, will you? This is one of the reasons why I hid this from you." Irene said embarrassed. She had expected this reaction from her.

"Sorry! It's just so unbelievable that you did that. I mean, wow! Just wow! You started approaching her like a cool sunbae but you have dark plans." Jennie wiped the tears that formed at the corner of her eyes because of laughing too much.

"It's not like I planned everything in the first place, you know. Stop accusing me."

"You never confessed nor fell so easily like that. You never show jealousy either as you strongly believe that it's a form of weakness and you don't want to show that to your previous lovers for them to celebrate. What happened to that belief? You went all out because of this Seungwan."

"Whatever. It's seriously one of my problems now. I feel like I've changed because of her. I want to return to my old self! Help me Jennie!" Joohyun aggressively clasped Jennie's hands together for some help and it made the latter realize how deep her friend fell this time. So she took this seriously.

"It's not like you can return to your old self that easily now, you know. But there's a way to escape it."

"Really? Then what is it? I'll do anything."

"Break up with her."

Joohyun looked at her like she lost her mind. "What are you saying? No! Why would I do that? I won't because I can't."

"Exactly my point, Joohyun. You can't, so just deal with it. Love isn't something you can control to feed your ego. You need to learn how to consider your partner's feelings as well. It's not always about you."

"Wow. Coming from Kim Jennie."

"I've already changed because of Jisoo, Joohyun." She laughed. "Just accept it that you can no longer return to your old self. Trust me, it's for the better. Besides, it's not like Seungwan was the one who forced you to be jealous or confess or make a move, it was all you. Instead of minding a problem like that, why don't you put all that energy in taking care of Seungwan or protect her from admirers coz she seems like a nice catch considering how you fell that easily."

Joohyun sighed. "I'm going crazy about her."

"I know. I can tell. You just can't stop your feelings. Just go with it and enjoy it. What stopping you anyway?" 

Joohyun sighed yet again. "I feel like I'm falling for her way too deep everyday. I want so see her always. I want to feel her. I can't stop thinking about her! I think I'm going crazy!! Is this normal, Jennie?"

After hearing her question, Jennie seriously wanted to laugh out loud. She has not seen Joohyun so problematic over some case of love. She wanted to tease her for it but she knew it'll be rude as Joohyun was desperately seeking for an advice. She's seemed truly troubled.

"It's normal to feel that way to the one you love. You really tend to feel the extremes." Jennie finally said.

"But we're only 3 months old together. I mean you know... is it really okay to feel this way?"

"That's basically the honeymoon stage of your relationship. It happens, wait till you get out that stage and let's see if you feel the same. But why are you asking as if it's your first ever relationship?" Jennie looked at her puzzled. Joohyun is already 29 years old and had been into several relationships before, reason why Jennie didn't expect her friend to be this oblivious.

"But I've never felt something like this to anyone before. It's just Seungwan." Joohyun confessed.

"PWAHAHAHAHA!" 

And there Jennie can't hold her laughter anymore especially with this kind of honest Joohyun who's feeding her entertainment.

"YAH!!!' Joohyun shouted embarrassed, she was about to retaliate when the love of her life entered the cafe. "Seungwan, here!" She waved her hand immediately for her lover to see them. Jennie on the other hand composed herself and refrained from laughing. 

"Hey babe." Seungwan greeted happily her girlfriend and kissed her cheeks. An action that made Jennie amazed because she knew Joohyun never liked PDA before but there was no violent reaction from her.

Jennie looked at her bestfriend and she knew her presence was already forgotten all because of Seungwan.

"Ahem." She cleared her throat gaining attention from Seungwan. 

"Oh! Jennie! Hi! It's nice to finally meet you in person." She offered handshake which Jennie gladly took.

"Hello. I'm surprised you already know me." Jennie responded considering the story of this girl being clueless in showbiz. She must have had her research beforehand . 

"Of course, Joohyun said great things about you."

"Well that's expected. Everything's great about me." She joked and when she saw Joohyun rolling her eyes, she decided to tease her and give her something to be nervous about. "Joohyun here said a lot of things about you too."

Joohyun looked at her with intent to choke her, giving her clear signs to shut up or die.

 "Really? What did she told you? I hope they are something nice." Seungwan smiled nervously.

"Now why don't you sit down first and maybe we could talk about it." Jennie giggled like an evil witch when she noticed the intensifying and threatening look her bestfriend's giving her.

Seungwan obeyed and sat beside Joohyun. Since then, Joohyun ignored everything and started clinging to her girlfriend's left arm. 

Jennie smiled to herself after witnessing that. 

"Both of you looked good together." She commented making Joohyun blushed. 

"Thank you. It's because my girlfriend's a real beauty. She always looked good to anyone she's with." Seungwan chuckled and Jennie mentally checked 'great personality' on her QA/QC requirements. Jennie honestly thought that Seungwan was really beautiful herself, such a humble being.

"But I only like to be with you. Not anyone else." Joohyun responded while eyes on Seungwan. She stressed out that fact to make her feelings clear.

After witnessing this, Jennie believed Joohyun's confession of being ignorant to her new feelings were real because it was indeed NEW. She had never seen Joohyun this expressive towards someone before despite the amount of people she has dated.

Jennie spent the whole time observing the two while they talk and eat their meal. She examined carefully Seungwan's words and actions towards Joohyun. She mentally listed: 

1. Seungwan's very shy in receiving multiple skinships from her girlfriend but didn't dare to move away from her. 

2. The loving gaze from Joohyun was immense and Jennie thought that anyone would feel uncomfortable, but Seungwan didn't complain. In fact whenever she catches Joohyun's gaze she would always smile and equally look at her like she meant the world to her. 

3. Despite a lot of topics were talked about between the three of them, Seungwan never forget to give compliments to Joohyun, she always find ways to make her feel loved and special.

Jennie summarized it that Joohyun is treated well and is in good hands. She could tell both of them are equally in love to each other and that's already enough to approve Seungwan for her bestfriend.

"So, Seungwan."

"Yeah?" Seungwan looked at her intently.

"When will be the marriage?"

Joohyun almost choked on her drink. "W-why are you asking that? I told you, we're only 3 months old together." 

Seungwan wiping and cleaning  the water that Joohyun's spat. 

"What?! Don't you think it's where everything would go anyway? Besides, you're already 29 Joohyun and Seungwan's 26. Wait, don't tell me you don't see your future with Seungwan?" Jennie faked gasping.

"What are you talking about!" Joohyun grew red and Seungwan was only laughing heartily at her reaction. "Of course I want to be with her forever, but we're still on our 3rd month. We wanted to just enjoy things, right?" She then turned at Seungwan. Contrary to what she had said, Joohyun secretly wanted to know her girlfriend's response to that as well.

"Yeah. She's right, Jennie. But don't worry, my parents like Joohyun already so we're one step closer to marriage right?" She laughed and Joohyun was beginning to get emotional.

"R-really?" Joohyun asked softly. 

"Of course. She's been a fan of yours before we even met. I didn't know that of course, I mean... I didn't know you were THE Irene Bae back then."

"What? You mean, you guys got together without knowing who Joohyun was back then?" Jennie this time was really shocked.

"Yeah. I did not know. I just discovered about it when I asked my mom to watch with me our movie and she literally dropped the pop corn when Joohyun appeared on screen. I was surprised by then. I didn't knew I was dating a popular actress Irene."

"There's no fun in telling you sooner." Joohyun giggled. 

"Wow! You're insane. You should open your eyes around your environment too, not just your ears Seungwan. Is being a math teacher of high school students really that bad?" Jennie commented.

Seungwan chuckled. "Not really. Maybe it's because I really am not interested with watching TV or dramas in particular that's why."

She tried to explain but both her companion look at her in disbelief.

Seungwan cleared her throat. "Anyways, going back to your first question, I don't know when will be the marriage yet."

"Yah! You don't have to answer her seriously you know. She's just teasing us." Joohyun said.

"Why? When we both dated I agreed to marry you right? You told me that you date not to try but to marry and I agreed to that, so I'll do so in the future with you."

"Aaw. You remembered. Seungwan, I love you!" Joohyun hugged her girlfriend tightly and kissed her non stop at the revelation. 

Meanwhile... 

"What is this? A proposal? Girls, the question was meant as a joke but hey I'm glad it turned out well."

One Thing Right Chapter 5 | Wenrene

One Thing Right

Chapter 5

"A Calming Presence"

The ride back to their apartment was yet again in pure silence. Wendy had already expected this but the loud voice inside her head didn't make her get comfortable with it. Just earlier, Irene introduced her to the doctor as her girlfriend and upon hearing that she almost lose her life from choking. She knew well enough that Irene was crazy, fierce, moody and incredibly hot headed, but she never read Irene to be a joker as well. A bad one. 

Wendy side glanced at the driver, whose eyes fixated in front, to Wendy's observation, she's too calm after blurting out a false information like that. Seriously, Irene was a model, she's a public figure. Wendy believed that doctors and other profession related to medicine field were very trustworthy because they held and kept the most confidential information about one's health. One must trust a person that holds your second chances in life, right? She wonders how doctors keep information about  celebrity though and that idea bothers Wendy a lot. 

Wendy sighed. Why was she even worried about this woman, anyway? It's her own life for god sake, but as much as she wanted not to concern herself to Irene's love life, Wendy was already too involved with the sudden role playing she had to do. 

"That's already the third one. Have you noticed how you becoming problematic is distracting me from driving? If ever we got in an accident, it's your fault." Irene said threateningly, eyes still fixated on the road. 

Wendy then realized that she must have sighed too loudly and several times without her noticing. She's too preoccupied with her thoughts but Irene was on time to speak and stop her from banging her head on the windshield. 

"You shouldn't joke about accidents." Wendy stated a bit withdrawn, her energy was too low from being far used in overthinking. "Knock on wood." She managed to say and do so. 

"Is it because I introduced you as my girlfriend to the doctor that you're sulking now?" Irene asked finally glancing at Wendy who sighed yet again. "Spill, Wendy."

"Look, could you stop by a bit and put on hazard? I just feel like I can no longer wait to ask and discuss to you about this matter, since you have already mentioned it." Wendy exploded with hand gestures, enough for Irene to get surprised at the sudden outburst and actually stopped on the lay-by. 

"Good. Thanks." Wendy said when the other girl obeyed her without any protests. If anything, that's almost like a miracle. 

"Why are you so bothered about it. It's just one time thing anyway, a pretend girlfriend to the doctor Taeyeon. It'll be your first and last accompanying me to her anyway, so what's the big deal?" Irene said confidently, making light of the situation and Wendy snapped right away. 

"What's the big deal? Come on Irene, I know how bad you are at making decisions and stuff but I didn't know you're this worse." Wendy started and before Irene could retaliate, she already added a few words. "You're a celebrity, and you're ruining your image by spilling some non sense. I'm your girlfriend? That's bullshit and let's say that the doctor bought your shit, don't you think that's a scoop right there? I mean, Irene dating a girl?! What would your fans say to you if they found out?" 

Instead of getting pissed off from Wendy's words like the usual, Irene can't believe but found herself amused by the blonde's exaggerating facial and body expressions while she said those words without breathing in between. 'Why is she so worked up with this?' She thought. 

"Wendy, could you please calm down and get yourself together?" Irene said nonchalantly, still watching Wendy. "Doctor Taeyeon is someone we-, I could trust. Believe me, she won't spill anything about me. Our family have known that girl for a long time now." 

"W-what?" Wendy asked right away but Irene already knew what the other was thinking, she wasn't done talking anyway.

"Shut your mouth and listen to me first, will you?" Irene put a finger on Wendy's mouth. The moment she earned a nod from the other, she started again. "She's known to our family because first of all she's a friend of mine. So I definitely know she won't say anything, and besides aren't patients' information confidential whatever profession they are in? Seriously, you should know that by now." Irene ended as she rested her back on her seat. She crossed her arms, body facing Wendy as if waiting for the other's response. 

After hearing Irene's words, unexpectedly, Wendy finally calmed down. She faced forward, ignoring Irene's eyes, and slumped on her seat. Why did she even get concerned with this girl in the first place? Wendy can't find an answer. 

"I was just worried if things get out of hand. That's way too problematic." Wendy side glanced the still staring Irene. "Besides, if you're into role playing, you could have told me beforehand. You know... uh... so I won't get shocked." She stammered and face heating up out of embarrassment.

"Well, I needed you to stay with me inside the room. I was out of excuse and just told doctor Taeyeon that you're my girlfriend so you could have a reason to stay." Irene this time was the one flushing red. 

Wendy suddenly remembered what was her sole purpose today, it was to accompany Irene to the doctor because as Seulgi stated over the phone, Irene was afraid to come alone. The blonde finally understood why Irene grasped tightly on her, and how panic was easily read on Irene's face the moment she wanted to excuse herself out of the doctor's room earlier. Irene could be fierce and strong on the outside, but there really was still some things that she fears and one of them was a doctor. Wendy suddenly got curious what other else that could made the woman falter. She smiled at the thought but was immediately washed away after Irene blurted out something.

"Haven't you dated any girls before?" 

"W-what?! Why are you asking that?" Wendy jolted up from her seat, palms sweating.

"Well, it feels like you have problems with girls getting girlfriends. Saying it'll be a scoop as I'm a public figure." Irene asked, still straight faced. But even so, she looked at Wendy with eyes full of curiousity. 

"W-well, you know what I mean. We are in South Korea, and that kind of thing isn't that welcomed yet. The public would end up scrutinizing you and judge you maliciously because of that." Wendy expresses her worries of the situation which Irene only hums. 

"You still didn't answer my question though." Irene responded but decided to drop it as she observed Wendy's discomfort on such topic and start driving again. 

When they arrived at their apartment building, Wendy accompanied Irene in front of her door. She fetch her, it's only polite to drop her also. Anyway, the day they spent together and the conversations in between were good signs for Wendy that they are getting closer to being friends. But Wendy did not want to assume because she's too sure that Irene wouldn't want anything to do with her after this day. Come to think of it, this was the last day of Seulgi's favor of checking on Irene, since she'll be back from her trip by tonight. 

"Well then, I'm glad that everything's fine with you and the baby. I hope you'll start taking care of yourself and that baby like what the doctor says." Wendy said the moment they arrived on Irene's main door, she said it as a farewell while the other was busy unlocking her door with her keys.

Wendy wasn't really expecting any response from her, so when the door opened, she turned away and walked to her own unit. But to her surprise, Irene called out to her.

"Wendy, come inside. Let me at least give you something to say thanks for accompanying me to the doctor. It's gonna be lunch soon, anyway." Irene invited her and Wendy couldn't believe her ears. Was that really Irene inviting her inside her unit? The Irene that almost strangled her by the neck? The Irene that spitted out daggers with every word she says? The Irene that treats her like a nobody, just a mere stranger?

"Uh, are you sure? 'Coz I'll be fine with you just saying the word 'thanks', though. No need for anything else if it's against your will. I mean-"

"I insist, Wendy. Do I look uncertain?" Irene stopped Wendy right away with her non sense.

"Oh, okay." Wendy finally gave in and went inside Irene's unit. 

"Just sit comfortably on the couch, I'll go prepare something for us in the kitchen." Irene said as she removed her coat, she then opened the TV and settle the remote near the blonde's reach for her to pick whatever channel she likes. She went straight to the kitchen after she gained a nod from Wendy.

While Irene was busy, Wendy can't help but look around the unit. It's already her third time here, and the discomfort still didn't vanish. Well, this might be her third and last unless it will be Seulgi to invite her the nexts. However, Wendy thought that it would be better to stay away from Seulgi once she comes back. She didn't want yet another favor from Seulgi to come her way, who knew what that girl was thinking, taking advantage of their still young friendship. Wendy wasn't even sure if they were now friends though.

Suddenly, her phone rang that startled her and immediately ended her train of thoughts. Wendy took out her phone from her pant's side pocket, her brows furrowed once she sees the caller ID. Still, she accepted the call. 

"Yes, mom?" 

"Wendy, have you decided already? About taking over our business there in South Korea?" Mrs. Son clearly said over the phone still pressing Wendy about their unfinished discussion from a week ago.

"Mom, I'm taking a break now from working. I just need some space, a fresh air to breathe." Wendy tried to explain herself but the moment her mother spoke, she knew it's impossibe for her to understand.

"Wendy, you're not getting any younger. You should take responsibilities and get a grip of your life. If you can't be near your sister's achievement when she reached that age of yours, then at least do your family a favor and manage our business in South Korea. It would help me and your father a lot." 

Wendy could feel the nerves in her head twicthing out of anger. Why do her parents always compare her to her perfect sister? She get it already when they were still a child, that the star of the family was always and non other than her big sister. Why can't they understand that even if they were sisters, they still were both different people? The only thing she wanted the same as her sister before was to study abroad when they were younger but after then their parents have assumed already that Wendy wanted to take every steps of her sister made in her life. All her life Wendy was living under the shadow of her perfect sister, and she have done everything in her abilities to make their parents proud of her. It's just that everything Wendy achieve was already one step behind her sister's and that's when she realized that she'll end up losing her sanity trying to prove herself's worth to their family all the time. That's when she first broke their hearts by coming over to South Korea, leaving all of them in Canada. The second was declining her parent's friend to get a high position in a large architectural firm in South Korea, reasoning that Wendy wanted to gain a position on her own. And the disappointments came to them immensely after, that's why they were now pressing Wendy to just take over their family business instead. 

Wendy sighed, massaging her temples. "I am taking a grip of my life, mom. And that's what I'm doing now. You cannot always push me to do something that I don't want." 

"Wendy, we're only thinking of your future. You have to listen to us, for once." 

"Mom, why won't you be the one to listen to me for once?" Wendy said softly, she felt like crying. She had never felt her parents supporting her for whatever life choices she made, for once Wendy wants to feel how her sister feels when getting huge approval and support from their parents. "I'm hanging up now. I'll talk to you later." She hangs up and threw her phone on the other side of the sofa. 

Wendy feels it again. The anxiety taking over her, the train of negative thoughts coming over. She traced her collar, acting as if it's suffocating her when it's nowhere near. She wanted to escape the feeling once again, and lately she had found comfort in her sleep. Yes, she wanted to just sleep. Longer than she could, as long as it will prevent her from thinking too much. From feeling too much. 

"Lunch is ready. Come over here in the dining area!" When Wendy was about to close her eyes, she heard Irene calling out, enough to ignore the devils inside her brain. Wendy came back to reality.

When Wendy went to the dining area, everything was already set. The foods were served and Irene was over there waiting for her to start eating. 

Wendy occupied the seat in front of Irene and so both started eating. The lunch set off in silence, just them chewing her food and occassionally sipping their soup. Wendy's head was empty, she was eating like a robot, and her eyes reflected the emptiness she's feeling. Irene was able to observe her though, the instant change of Wendy's demeanor made her curious. 

"Are you okay?" Irene asked carefully as if not wanting to shutter anything fragile. She continued eating while waiting for the other's response.

"Yeah. Sorry 'bout that. Uh.. Maybe just a little tired." Wendy said, sleepiness coming back again. 

"I could tell. Why don't you sleep here for a while after we eat?" Irene once again offered which made Wendy started wondering why the sudden change of heart. The questioning look must have been obvious which earned a laughter from the other. "I could tell how you're doubting me again with my offer." Irene added.

Wendy cleared her throat, her face heated up a bit for being caught. "S-sorry. I'm just surprised." 

"Surprised at what? Me being kind to you all of  sudden?" Irene scoffed, then settled her spoon down on the table. "Don't let your guard down though, I would have poisoned you by now you know. You shouldn't really accept someone's offer if you're doubting their motives." Irene shrugged as if being doubted was nothing new but Wendy felt a bit guilty about that. 

"Yeah, sorry about that. But I wouldn't really mind if there's poison in the food." Wendy said, trailing off a bit on her last statement.

"Pardon?" Irene was taken aback. She knew something was up to this blonde's head.

"Nah, nothing. What time is Seulgi coming home?" Wendy changed the topic but Irene could already sense that.

"By evening, I guess." 

"I see. Do you mind me asking when you guys became friends? You two seemed really close." 

"Since college. She's fond of you though, she kept talking about you." 

"Really? Sounds like her."

"Do you like her?" 

"W-what?" Wendy felt like she's going deaf or was it Irene becoming aggressive with her questions? 

"I asked if you like her? Like more than friends?" 

"Uhm. No. I mean she's really kind and caring person, so she's very likeable. But don't get me wrong, I only see her as a friend. Nothing more than that." Wendy explained herself, not really sure why she have to.

"Good, 'coz I don't like you for her." Irene said which made Wendy winced a bit. 

"That's not for you to decide though." Wendy retaliated, although she meant nothing but to save her dying dignity in front of Irene. 

"I know, there's nothing much we could do if someone's falling for someone. It's not like it's their choice either, it just happens." Irene shrugged and this time it was Wendy's turn to get surprised at Irene's thoughts. 

"Oh. Now we're talking about... falling for someone." 

"I'm not telling that Seulgi's in love with you or anything alright? Don't get the wrong idea."

"I know and I wouldn't dare that." Wendy was sure that Irene was just speaking to get rid of the silence. Anything so she wondered out loud, "Maybe it's you and your choice to fall in love with the father of the baby?" 

Irene eyes widened. Wendy watched how the girl's eyes shown shock, sadness into anger. Irene suddenly looked at her fiercely, shooting daggers. When Wendy thought Irene was becoming nice to her then she's yet again proven wrong. She judged way too early, or maybe it was her fault after all, for blurting out something sensitive. 

"I'm sorry." Wendy apologized right away and she could see Irene softened a bit. 

"It's okay. Are you done eating? Why don't you rest in the living room for a while." Irene said as she stood up and started cleaning the table.

"No. I'll go wash the dishes since you've already cooked for us." 

"Like I said, it's my thanks for accompanying me to the doctor so don't feel obligated to do anything here." 

"B-but." 

"No buts."

"Then I shall take my leave then, I don't want to bother you any longer." 

Irene sighed loudly. "I told you, go rest in the living room. Wait for me there." She said demandingly as if Wendy has no other choice. 

"O-okay."

Irene knew that she could get rid of Wendy and let her go home to her own unit anytime, as much as she wanted to deny it, she somehow find Wendy's presence around her as calming. Reason why she suddenly became curious and talkative towards her, she kinda want to prolong her presence around her more. That aside her last outburst on the sensitive topic, though. Because of that, a punishment of making her stay would definitely work on Wendy, and looking at her right now, she's already proven correct. This is her way of killing 2 birds with one stone. 

One Thing Right Chapter 4 | Wenrene

One Thing Right

Chapter 4

"Girlfriend"

It's the 4th day of the week which also meant it already had been 3 days and 2 nights since Wendy avoided any contact with Irene. Every time she remembered how she assert her opinion towards Irene, Wendy can't help but mentally slap her face out of embarrassment. She can't believe she snapped out and scolded a person she barely knew. Wendy knew she weigh nothing in Irene's life, as they're just mere strangers, and yet there she forced Irene to listen to her unwelcomed opinion. 

However, no matter what, Wendy knew very well that she did the right thing saying those words to her. If hurting Irene's feelings were the only way for her stop wasting her life and the baby's future then she has no regrets at all. It's just that, now that she managed to anger Irene, she will no longer be able to approach or check her well being in a decent and normal way. 

Despite what happened Monday night, Wendy tried to still keep her promise to Seulgi. Checking whether Irene is alive next door in her most indirect and awkward ways. Whenever she goes out to get some food at night or take out the trash early in the morning, she always take a peek on her neighbor. Her attempts to catch Irene coming back from work or going to work were so far successful thanks to the schedule Seulgi gave her. But of course as Wendy does her work/stalking Irene, the blonde never made herself visible to her in order to no longer cause any commotion. Who knows if Irene was really serious when she says that she'll treat Wendy as a criminal the next time they meet? Just to be safe, Wendy chooses to protect herself from any humiliation. 

To Wendy's surprise though, Irene was always on schedule recently. She goes out by 9 in the morning and comes back home around 8 in the evening. There were no signs of alcohol too since Irene could still walk or stand on her own two feet just fine unlike the other night. She didn't really want to be a freak or anything but one time due to her anxiety, she wanted to make sure that Irene was not doing anything dangerous to herself. So she stuck her ears next to the wall and tried to decipher what was happening at the other side. But that method was ended immediately as she realized how creepy and disrespectful that was in terms of privacy.

Wendy did not report to Seulgi though. She was never fond of texting and she dreaded to be on the phone. And besides, the girl just asked to call her if there were emergencies and all so she's just obeying. Or maybe that was just an excuse. For Wendy, as long as she knew Irene was fine, then there's nothing to report about to her. But since now that it's already Thursday and to ensure that her conclusion about Irene being okay was accurate, she decided to call Seulgi today.

"Hello? Who's this?" Seulgi responded after the 2nd ring. That was Wendy's first time to call her so her number wasn't saved yet to Seulgi's phonebook. 

"Hey neighbor. It's me, Wendy." She greeted shyly.

"OH MY GOD!!! I've been waiting for your call or any messages for the last few days, why didn't you contact me?!!" Seulgi reacted loudly. Her voice showed frustration towards the girl on the other line. Wendy could hear the stinging sound in her ear.

"Easy there, tiger. Why are you even mad?" Wendy feigning not knowing the reason. 

"God, Wendy I've asked you to check on Irene but I didn't got any updates from you. You said you'll help me out." If Wendy could see Seulgi right now, she could tell that the girl was pouting when she said that. 

"Yes, I'm doing that as I promised. And I swear, she's just fine that's why I didn't bother to call. I don't want to make you worry or disturb you." Wendy decided not to tell Seulgi about Irene's drunk night because she thought that she handled and took care of the woman as much as she could. Also, she thought of giving Irene another chance and if she ever seen her drunk again then that would be her cue to ask for Seulgi's take on the situation. More importantly, right now, Wendy didn't want to stir yet another feud with Irene. 

"Seriously Wendy, if I haven't known from Irene that you're checking on her then I would have been really really mad and disappointed with you." Seulgi said and Wendy got shocked as she process what the other just said. Irene talked about her? 

"Uhm.. w-what did she told you?!" Wendy stammered, she knew she was doomed. Of course Irene would have told Seulgi regarding their exchange of words last Monday. Irene might have told Seulgi how imprudent she was for scolding her, for intruding her privacy forcefully, for treating her inconsiderately for a pregnant woman. Seulgi might have regretted wanting to befriend her now. With that, Wendy was now determined to ask for Seulgi's forgiveness.

"I'm so sorry, Seulgi. I should've kn--" 

"What are you even saying sorry for? Wendy, I wanted you to know that your efforts are all appreciated. And I'll forever be indebted to you for your help. Seriously, thanks Wendy. I'm so glad I befriended you." 

The blonde was left agape. Unsure whether she mistakenly heard Seulgi's praises towards her. "I don't understand, Seulgi. Why are you saying that? What did Irene told you?" 

"Well, I always check on Irene via phone how she is everyday. And looking through our constant video calls, she explained how she's been well. And that she's taking care of herself now and the baby. She did not miss out telling me that you were consistently stalking, oops, I mean checking on her too." Seulgi laughed nervously at her last words. Hoping Wendy did not caught that but it was too late. 

"Gosh, Seulgi I don't even know why I agreed to this." Wendy facepalming herself, her voice sounded full of embarrassment. She's sure that Seulgi and Irene were now talking slash laughing behind her back. Who would have thought that Irene was aware of Wendy's awkward ways of checking slash stalking her? She was so sure that she was not visible but in the end she have failed all this time. Wendy thought how lucky she was that Irene hasn't imprissoned her yet despite knowing that she's been checking on her. As a celebrity, she have the rights to actually report a suspicious person stalking her and Wendy was well aware of that yet she's still dancing with fire just to help out a new friend. 

"Don't worry, Wendy. I think you really warmed up to Irene, she no longer curses whenever we talk about you. And I think she doesn't mind now that you're looking out for her." 

Wendy didn't know if she'll be happy with what Seulgi said or should she be humiliated. Now she knew Irene curses whenever they talk about her before. And warmed up to Irene? That never crossed her mind and probably never will. Whenever she remembered how the woman nearly choked her to death out of anger and how her eyes shoot daggers to her that night? That's impossible. She knew Seulgi's teasing her right now so she laughed, awkwardly.

"Very funny, Seulgi. Anyway, that's all there is. I don't have anything else to say except hurry up and just get home so we could end this promise right away." 

"Aw. Wendy, come on. Don't tell me you missed me already?" They teased each other, slowly becoming comfortable just like real friends. Slowly, they knew that they are already paving their relationship to that. 

"Shut up, Seulgi." They both shared a laughing fit, then was ended when Seulgi asked for another favor to Wendy. 

"Don't you think you're gonna owe me now big time?" Wendy joked. 

"Well, I told you earlier that Irene's already taking care of herself right?" 

"Yeah, you did. Ain't that a good thing? She's finally woke up." 

"Indeed a good thing. But you know, she confessed to me about getting a few drinks last Monday night and she was worried that it affected the baby." 

Wendy was sure Irene didn't tell everything about that Monday night considering the reaction of Seulgi towards the drinking incident. If Seulgi had known the extent of how Irene got drunk that night, she's probably home by Tuesday morning tossing away her team building. She didn't correct her though not wanting her to worry more about Irene. She wonders if Irene did not told Seulgi about their heated argument as well. 

"Irene is afraid of being alone to see a doctor. Especially in her case, she's a first time mom. So, if it's okay with you could you accompany her to go see a doctor? I promise I'll make it up to you. Whatever you'll ask me in the future I'll do it for you too." 

After hearing Seulgi finish her words, Wendy felt like her head was spinning. 

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Wendy found herself yet again in front of her neighbor's front door, Friday morning. After her conversation with Seulgi via phone, she found herself yet again conforming to her request. Wendy doesn't know how her relationship with Seulgi fast escalated into something dangerous as she always found herself agreeing into something she did not want in the first place. This was one of the reasons why Wendy dreaded the idea of getting too friendly with new faces because she's too kind to resist favor when they get too familiar with her. She sighed. 

Not too long, the least person she wanted to see face to face stood in front of her. Wendy laid her eyes on her for a few seconds to greet her but looked away instantly after. It was really awkward and she knew all too well that this companion felt the same way. 

"H-hi! Ready to go?" She stammered. Wendy's debating whether she'll wait a response from the latter or just proceed walking now and probably run away from her. 

"Yes." Irene said shortly which didn't help the blonde to relax at all. It's driving her insane thinking how awful this day would be as both was showing how reluctant they were to be at each other's side. 

"Then let's go to my car. It's right over there." Wendy offered as she pointed towards the location of her car. 

"About that. Can we use my car instead?" The latter insisted with firmness in her tone. Was it a request or a demand? Wendy cannot point out at all. But she knew too well that it's best to give in to whatever Irene likes just to get over with it swiftly.

Wendy did not want another feud. 

"Sure." She said shortly that ended their conversation.

When they were inside Irene's car. Wendy situated on the passenger seat. As much as she wanted to occupy the backseat she just can't let Irene look like her driver now, can she? The drive was painfully awkward, no one dares to talk. Wendy didn't even glanced at Irene, afraid it could put her in a bad mood and who knows if she'll explode like a bomb. Just being beside Irene right now in a small space like this scared the hell out of her. Wendy knew that Irene felt the same way for sure. If only that Monday night argument didn't exist or if Irene was as friendly as Seulgi then accompanying her to go see a doctor would have been a pleasure. But reality is just a pain in the ass.

Wendy can't shrug the idea though that the words she spat on Irene gave her an actual epiphany. She find it too funny to believe. Perhaps she should change her profession into a guidance counselor or a shepherd that teaches gospel. She tittered to which she regretted when she caught Irene looking at her in her peripheral. Damn.

"Care to share what's funny?" Irene started still in a stern voice.

"S-sorry, I just remembered something." Wendy excused. When silence enveloped them again, she thought their conversation had ended already. But she was wrong and it made her shift nervously on her seat.

"It's Seulgi who insisted for you to come with me. And just like you, I'm just doing her a favor. So don't get any wrong idea." Irene said, eyes still on the road.

Wendy knew that very well, she didn't need Irene to shove at her that she was unwanted.

"I know. Everything is for Seulgi." She wanted to end there, but heck her pride was hurt and she wants to retort back. "Don't get the wrong idea that I'm your fan either, I don't even know you if it weren't for Seulgi." There, she finally said it. Wendy can now breathe. Take that.

Irene scoffed. "I'm more than grateful you aren't. You must have been a homebody for too long, you might not afford an internet, cable or even just one magazine." 

Now that's ridiculous. Was Irene insulting her? Seulgi must have mentioned to her that Wendy was in fact jobless to her. Damn, it was a fact yet she felt insulted as if it was a reminder coming from Irene.

Wendy sighed deeply as she massaged her temples. She wanted to stay calm. 

When Irene noticed her actions, she snorted. "I knew you're hot tempered, considering how you argued with me the other night. Relax, I'm just kidding just now. Don't take it seriously." 

Wendy knew it was childish of Irene to actually scheme a revenge on her because of what happened. What made Wendy irritated is the fact that she never say anything that insulted the other to receive such from her today. Wendy did not want to patronize herself, but she knew that what she said to Irene was right and nothing but to serve as caution for her well being and the baby. 

"Are we there yet?" Wendy asked avoiding to put gas on a smoldering fire.

Irene didn't respond. But Wendy's question was answered when the car stopped after a few minutes.

Inside the hospital, Wendy thought they'll have to queue for the doctor to see her but it seemed like Irene already has an appointment. Thank goodness the last one went out from the doctor's room, 2 minutes after they arrived. She noticed how Irene's hands were trembling after though. Even though her head wasn't cooled yet after the insults Irene thrown at her, she was still there to accompany the woman. Seulgi reminded her how afraid Irene was to go by herself, and Wendy knew that given the latter's situation from her career, parents, friends and father of the child, Irene has no one to run to. And Wendy was there in behalf of Seulgi, so she rather do something now. 

Wendy carefully tapped Irene's back, signalling her to stand up and go inside the doctor's room. Irene looked at her with mixture of worry and confusion. Worried because it's a first for her and confusion maybe because she still see her beside her. Wendy wanted to get over with it and she'll do everything in her power to do so even if she needed to stay longer beside the devil now.

​"Let's go inside." Wendy said, Irene who grasped on her hand didn't go unnoticed. 

"Please sit down." The doctor smiled as she watch them occupy the seats in front of her desk. "So, hello Ms. Irene and.." 

Wendy was quick enough to notice that the doctor was referring to her, of course Irene was a celebrity so she knew her the moment she stepped in her room. 

"Uhm.. I'm Wendy." She returned the smile to which the doctor held her stare and turned to Irene. Not being able to understand what it meant, Wendy shrugged it off. 

"So let's start?" The doctor offered but before she could even stand from her seat, Wendy spoke.

"Should I go out first?" She wasn't really sure if she has to stay. Whatever Irene and the doctor will tell each other should no longer be her concern, especially that those information should be treated as confidential. She looked at Irene who seemed a bit stiff. Wendy was about to leave when she felt a hand on her wrist. 

"You should stay." Irene demanded her. "Can she stay?" Then asked the doctor with worried eyes.

"Of course. Do you mind if I ask what's your relation to her?" The doctor inquired still with her seemingly painful wide smile plastered on her face. 

"She's my girlfriend." Irene told the doctor which Wendy immediately processed and almost choked on her saliva. 

One Thing Right Chapter 3 | Wenrene

One Thing Right

Chapter 3

"Exchanged Words"

Today was the first day of Seulgi being away for their company's team building and Wendy's start of her terror. Seulgi reminded her about Irene earlier this morning, she even left her own phone number in case there will be emergencies. She also dropped a paper showing Irene's schedule for the week for Wendy to refer to whenever she feels like checking on her. The moment Seulgi went away, she could already feel her head spinning and her chest pumping. She's so clueless how everything will work when she didn't even know how to approach Irene. 

She pried Seulgi to learn more about the girl but the only thing she told her about Irene was her line of work. The rest was left in vain, probably because Seulgi didn't want to disclose more about Irene without her permission. She already said so much about her, the most confidential ones for that matter, so Wendy understood that.

Irene was a model. For Wendy, that's already enough clue for her to do her own research. As she browsed through google, she can't help but admire the beauty that the woman possessed and that she's very deserving of all the fame. She reads a few description about her working personality from other models and they were all nice compared to the one she witnessed that night. She also can't believe the woman's outstanding working portfolio. Irene modelled for very famous fashion brands, she did several commercials too including one of her favorite soju and even worked with big celebrities in Korea. The one that caught her eye was that Irene's currently working with Park Bogum who's very famous for being a sweet and very responsible man that every in-laws would pray for. Wendy had heard about him but how come she had not heard or seen Irene before?

In all honesty, Wendy has no knowledge about showbiz and what more for models? If there were celebrities she could remember then those names surely were well known across the whole country or probably one of her friends or colleagues had persisted to talk about non-stop. She rarely opens the television at the living room to see trends, she rarely checks her phone and she's not on any social media platform. She only uses her phone related to music and a bit of research about her work or to do important calls. Wendy was the type of person that minds her own business and gossips weren't welcome to her as long as it's not about her. Sometimes that was the reason why it's so hard to connect with her which some of friends and co-workers were complaining about. But she just shrugged it off saying that if it's really something important then a call or a visit should be their first option anyway.

After a short while, Wendy closed her laptop and lay down on the sofa. With eyes closed, she sighed deeply. Wendy never wanted to intrude anyone's life and here she was doing some research about someone she did not even know personally. And what's worst with that was she found herself agreeing to an almost stranger's request to take care of another stranger. "What have I got myself into?" She groaned. "Wendy you're so stupid!" were her last words before she fell asleep.

The moment she opened her eyes, it was already evening. Typical Wendy day. 

She then prepared her dinner in the kitchen and ate it once cooked. She looked at her watch, it's 7pm and she still has an hour before expecting her neighbor to be home. That didn't make her any less nervous though, it felt like she's going to do a report in front of the bosses, her chest was pumping, body's going numb and she's zoning out. By then, she started pacing back and forth.

An hour passed by, she started glancing out of her window checking whether someone's coming but there was none. She checked her watch again and it's 8:08pm. "Maybe she's stuck in traffic". She thought and went back to the sofa and open the TV to break the silence engulfing. She switches the channel one to another unconcsiously. Not certain what she's really looking for, she closed the TV and checked her phone only to stream some music. She managed to glance at the time before successfuly doing so. It's already 8:21pm.

"Damn it, she's late." She said. She stood up next to the door and paced back and forth again. Her nervousness was added with a feeling of worry for the other and she's about to lose her mind. Time flew and was going to call Seulgi when she heard keys rustling next door. Irene came back at 9:05pm. "Fuck." She cursed as her nervousness resurfaces greatly.

Wendy was dazed and there's no way she'll be able to speak to Irene in this state. She's completely useless when it comes to approaching new people and so she was about to surrender when she heard someone vomitting. 

Unsure where she pulled out her courage but she opened her door immediately to check on her neighbor who's still unsuccessful in opening her apartment's main door. 

"Oh my god! What happened to you?!!" She went straight to the slightly squatted girl surrounded with her vomit, her hand slightly hanging on the door knob for some support. 

"Who the hell are you?" Irene spoke the moment she catches the intruder, her eyes shooting daggers to Wendy.

Wendy dismissed the cold gesture and helped her out. She noticed right away that Irene's eyes have trace of tears, face slightly red and her breath smells alcohol. Damn, Wendy knew right away she's drunk. Great.

"No. Thank you!" Irene forced herself out from Wendy's hold who's only trying to support her to stand straight. "I can do this myself. Mind your own business." She pushed Wendy and continued her struggle to put the key inside the door knob. 

Wendy's patience was running out. She took the key away from Irene and successfully opened the door for her. 

Irene suddenly collapsed and Wendy immediately caught her. It was too obvious that Irene was drunk to stay awake for too long. The blonde then set the woman straight to her bed and cleaned the floor in front of the main door before attending to Irene.

"Damn, is it even okay for a pregnant woman to drink?" She irritatingly said to no one but surely she wanted to scold Irene with intensity. "How could she do that to herself and to the baby?!" She added. 

It was not difficult for Wendy to identify Irene's room, thanks to the name tag on the door. As she made her way to attend to Irene, she can't help but stare at her for a moment. It was Wendy's first time to finally get a glimpse of the woman before her. Wendy was mesmerized and can't help but wonder why would the father who impregnate her would do such a cruel thing to her, leaving her all alone to carry a huge responsibility. 

She wake up Irene abruptly for her to take a glass of water. Thankfully the woman obeyed quietly and Wendy watched her gulp the water thirstily. Alcohol could really get anyone dehydrated. Irene then went back to sleep.

Wendy cleaned the woman by wiping her face and exposed skin only with wet towel to freshen her up a bit. She took out Irene's coat, sandals and unbuttoned her blouse to extent only that would help dissipate the extra warmth that the alcohol caused to her body. She was very careful attending Irene, with consideration of giving the woman comfort at the same time respecting her privacy. She went out of the bedroom after she tucked Irene in the sheets and was satisfied with the aircondition's temperature.

She glanced at her watch, it's already 11:35pm. The blonde girl decided to stay in her neighbor's place, she wanted to assure that everything was fine with the drunk pregnant woman. Drunk people tend to do things out of their usual self, so in order to prevent any disaster, Wendy will stay close to her for this night. Anyway, she wasn't really sleepy since she rested well from her afternoon nap and she did not really plan to sleep either in this place so might as well stay alert.

However, despite being confident in pulling an all nighter, her weariness engulfed her the moment she sat on the sofa. Swiftly, she travelled to dreamland hoping at the back of her head that she will not to come across Irene.

In the morning..

 Wendy stirred uncomfortably on the sofa once the sunshine coming across from the window hit her eyes. She felt her neck and back pain instantly due to sleeping in a sitting position but despite that, her body was unexpectedly warm. She opened her eyes to see a blanket embracing her body. Weird, I don't remember putting this on myself. She thought but her confusion was immediately answered when she met a pair of eyes gazing at her in the living room. 

Wendy stiffens and quickly repositions herself in like a military sitting position. 

"Uh-uhm.. you're awake. S-sorry I slept on your couch." She stammered, eyes looking at the floor.

Wendy could feel the intense gaze that Irene was shooting at her. She shifted on her seat uncomfortably but readying her defense in case Irene decided to attack. Did she forgot what happened last night? What if she does not remember me? What if she thought I'm a burglar. Wait, why would she put a blanket over me if she thought I'm a bad person?" Wendy's mind was on rage and her facial expressions giving her away to the woman in front. She stopped immediately when she heard Irene sighing loudly. Wendy watches Irene finally loosened a bit and set her back comfortably on the sofa, with arms and legs crossed.

"You must be the neighbor Seulgi mentioned. Am I correct, Wendy?" Irene asked nonchalantly. Wendy relaxed a bit by hearing her name, finally she's safe from being a burglar thanks to Seulgi. 

"Y-Yeah. I'm Wendy." She does not know what else to say to Irene so she just settled for a one question one answer system. Her nerves were killing her.

"Look. I don't know up to what extent Seulgi talked about me to you. But just so you know, I'm fine and you can leave me alone for this whole week while she's gone." Irene started. Just when Wendy thought that Irene retreated her cold composure, she was definitely wrong.

"Also, I won't tolerate you being inside our apartment.You're a complete stranger to me and so am I to you. So if there's a second time that you'll ever intrude in my life, I will treat you as a criminal and let the security handle you right away." Irene added, her cold countenance still unshaken.

Wendy winced at those words thrown at her, she found herself quite offended. It's true that they were complete strangers to each other but Irene knew that Seulgi and Wendy were neighbors that actually talk to each other and probably knew too about the favor Seulgi asked from Wendy. Wendy can't help but question why Irene treats her like that at all especially now, after she helped her out last night. She didn't really expect anything back from Irene but seriously, a thanks and a little bit of acknowledgement would not hurt, right?

Also who did Irene think she was to accuse her as a criminal the next time they'll meet? She didn't do anything awful to her that would leave an impression that she's a bad person. Wendy wouldn't really intrude that night but she got really worried as she saw Irene in a helpless state that changed her mind. Who in the right mind would get theirselves drunk when pregnant? Who would?! Wendy could already feel the heat due to anger building inside her however she did her best to contain it. 

"Seulgi asked me to check out on you because she's very concerned with you."

"And you agreed?" Irene scoffed which Wendy raised an eyebrow. 

"W-well yeah because she genuinely asked for my help and I obliged considering how much she was really worried about you."

"Really? Or you just want some hot and fresh gossip to scatter?" Irene taunted, she's a celebrity after all. But still, Wendy was yet again offended at how lowly Irene was treating her.

"I'm not interested in such trivial things." Wendy confidently retorted back. 

Irene shrugged mockingly, disbelieving any word Wendy had said. 

"Look, like I said before and please don't make me repeat myself again. I'm fine, you can tell Seulgi that everyday for the whole week. Just stop showing up in front of me and mind your own business!" Irene raised her voice to which Wendy could no longer stop the intensity of her anger too. Damn this woman.

"You don't get it do you? Because of what happened last night, I totally get Seulgi now." Wendy said, this time with clarity in her voice.

"Get what?"

"You don't get how irresponsible you are and that's what made Seulgi so concerned about you!"

"Are you scolding me? Who are you even?!" Irene stood up, fumed. 

"You're pregnant and you're risking your baby's life by getting yourself wasted! Who in the right mind would consider themselves fine after that!" Wendy stood up as well trying to show the woman in front the gravity of her carelessness.

"What?! Are you fucking kidding me? You don't know anything about me and what I'm going through!! How dare you?!!"  She charged in grabbing Wendy's collar with both of her hands. 

"See?! You cannot even control yourself anymore. What? Does the truth hurt?! The fact that you're completely irresponsible and selfish! The baby doesn't deserve all this from you! You're insane!" 

"What did you say?!!" 

Wendy coughed. She could feel the grip of Irene's hands on her collar intensified. Irene's eyes were full of wrath but at the same time tears edging her eyes.

"You don't know what I'm going through." Irene repeated and pushed Wendy, releasing her from her grip. Tears heavily flowed from her eyes, and with that sight Wendy couldn't help but feel guilty. However she knew she was right, and that the baby is non deserving of the mother's negligence. She has to know the truth before it's too late.

"Nobody knows what you're going through. I get that. But please, give a chance for the baby to live. It's the baby's only chance but you have plenty of time to recover from your pain. You should know better." Wendy softly this time trying to soothe away the tension built between them.

"Get out." The only words that slipped Irene's mouth while still sobbing not looking at Wendy at all. 

"You're stronger than you think." 

"Get out."

"You'll get through this."

"Just please, get out." Irene finally looked at Wendy, with so much pain shown in her eyes. Wendy was sure that her words transmitted successfuly to Irene because she could feel how Irene's defense shattered by how softly she now speaks, completely different from earlier. 

And with that, Wendy took her leave.