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.