Maid to be Mine

A Seismic Shift in Her Heart

Irene

This morning is the morning I try to befriend Seulgi. I have delayed my trip to work this morning, so we can have breakfast together and I can organise having a dinner....date with her.

I'm looking at myself in the mirror, worrying about how I look for once, when usually I'm in too much of a rush to care and just clean myself up if I ever find time. Keeping my makeup minimal is key.

I hear Seulgi's slippers shuffling in the main area of the house, hope she isn't mad about what I've done. I don't think she'll be, she doesn't seem like the spiteful type, nor should she be worried if she's scared other people will see her art, no one ever comes here.

I try and slow my breathing as I make my way over to where Seulgi is, trying to keep a neutral face.

I enter the main area of the house and see Seulgi staring at her works in utter confusion. I wanted to chuckle. Just the reaction I wanted, and may I say, she looked kind of adorable? She was so confused that didn't even notice me until I was a few metres away from her.

Our eyes lock, Seulgi's expression unchanged, as if to say, 'Are you able to make sense of what is happening?', as I send her a small smile and bow. Her eyes are mesmerising.

I break our locked gaze and stare at her works, as they hit different in this morning light, and the house looks and feels more warm now.

"Sorry if this is a breach of your privacy, but I really like your art, and it didn't deserve to be confined in that room. It deserves to be displayed, even if I'm the only one that sees it. Plus, you can't make more art if these finished works are taking up space." I finish saying as I turn to her, her expression softening a bit, but still confused at my actions and now my words.

I know I am cold, and this is a major shift from my routine behaviour, but this is me trying.

"Irene.... I don't know what to say...." Seulgi replies, quite softly.
"But....I guess I can say, thank you. Thank you for this nice gesture" beaming me a smile.
What was that feeling I just got in my heart?

I smile back as best as I can, it's been a while, life hasn't exactly given me a good reason to.

"Want to have breakfast together?" I ask, my arm motioning to the dining table. She kindly nods and says,
"I would like that",
as we both make our way to the dining area.

We both handled different preparation and cooking tasks, and our chemistry working together seemed quite seamless, especially considering our history. She put on some soothing music as we cooked, and not long after, breakfast was spread all across our dining table.

"This is really good Seulgi"

"I could say the same about what you made Irene"

We didn't really talk much, but it wasn't a bad thing, we were both hungry, and we were enjoying what we made (for each other....?). I really don't know what has come over me, but I would regret it if I didn't ask.

"Seulgi.... can you please take me to one of those restaurants you go to? You know.... the one where you leave leftovers for me in the fridge?" I ask shyly, not lifting my eyes to meet hers, focusing on my plate of food, scared of what will happen next.

I hear her utensils stop moving, and the silence that followed after that felt like an eternity. But then....

"I'd never thought you'd never ask Irene" Seulgi said in a delighted tone. My head shoots up to look at her, as if to confirm if she's being genuine.

The way her face was shining back at mine was a sight I will remember forever. She was bare-faced, hair messy and in her cute pajamas, yet was full of glow and warmth, like human sunshine, to the point where I could feel myself getting warm.

"Thank you Seulgi" I say smiling back.
"I'll be home at around 6pm, can you please make a reservation for 7pm? My driver can take you to the restaurant, I'll let him know. I can just meet you there."

"You can consider it done. Take a photo of my phone screen for the address" Seulgi said with another beautiful smile.

All of a sudden, after I take a photo, my phone goes off. It's one of my board members. I'm needed at the office ASAP.

"Sorry Seulgi, but an emergency just occured at work and I need to be there to fix it." I say, hurriedly cleaning up my dishes and putting them in the sink.
"I'll see you at the restaurant for dinner okay?" I try and say as nicely as possible whilst putting on my jacket and getting my bag.

"See you tonight Irene, no need to be sorry" she said cutely waving me goodbye. Adorable. I wave back and make my way to work.

Time skip

7:15pm - Location: Restaurant

Seulgi

I wonder if Irene's okay? She isn't here yet....

(A/N: Sorry for not being active, you all know life is hard, and for me right now, it's a bit too hard. Thank you to those who've been patient and supportive of me. I hope life is treating you better than it is to me. Hope you enjoy this chapter)