Check-in(to) You

Chapter 13

Whee In nudged her girlfriend upon hearing her. She looked at her and saw a very angry woman throwing dagger looks to Yong. "Wrong move Whee In. A mess. This will be a mess." She thought. She already connected the dots and based on her girlfriend and Yong's reaction, her idea might be right.

The reporter was visibly shaken when she saw Byul. She felt running towards the architect and give her hugs and kisses but she froze, she cannot walk once she saw how her former lover looks at Henry. Byul whispered something to Hyejin and stood up.

"Hey, you're leaving already?"Whee In stopped the architect.

"Yeah, I have an early client meeting tomorrow and I need to prepare." She shyly replied.

"Okay, but before you go, let me introduce the new comers. Hey, Yong, here." she waved at the reporter and patted the empty space on her right.

Hearing Whee In, Henry slightly bumped Yong's shoulder. "Yong, are you okay? Let's go there. Whee In is calling us." He carefully hold the reporter's hand and lead the way.

"Hello lovebirds." Whee In greeted the two.

"Hey Whee. Sorry we're late. Yong told me about the party but I was stuck in a meeting so I asked her if she could wait for me." he replied while placing his hand on Yong's waist. Byul's eyes quickly travelled on the writer's hand, causing a pang on her chest.

"Ahermmm..." Hyejin faked a cough, getting the attention of the three.

"Oh, by the way, I want you to meet Hyejin, my girlfriend. And this...this is Byul, Hyejin's bestfriend." Whee In intentionally emphasized Byul's name to see the reaction of Yong Sun but it was Henry who spoke.

"I think I know you. I already saw you." Henry squinted his eyes, trying to remember where he saw Byul.

"Henry, I'm sure this was the first ti—." Yong tried to butt in but Byul cut her off.

"We already saw each other. At the airport." Byul hold her gaze at Henry.

"I knew it! You're Yong Sun's friend. Nice to meet you." He flashed a smile and offered a handshake which Byul took, gripping the writer's hand a little harder that left Henry wincing a bit.

"I need to go now Whee. Nice meeting all of you." Byul was about to stepped out but Henry stopped her.

"Stay a little. Maybe an hour? I'd like to know my girlfriend's friend, please?" Henry slightly tilted his head, never breaking his eyes from Byul.

"Henry, just let her. Please." Yong begged.

"Okay. I'll stay." The architect answered, looking at the writer too.

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Whee In is not blind certainly not naïve. She can clearly see the subtle glances between the former lovers and she cannot take it anymore. In the middle of the loud music played by the in-house band, Whee In whispered to Hyejin, "Baby, can I ask you something?"

"Yeah what is it?" Hyejin replied, not breaking her stare to the trio.

"Were Yong and Byul ex lovers?"

"Yea— huh? How did you know?" Hyejin almost had a neck whiplash.

"Instinct. Trust me baby, they were not so subtle. Look at Henry. He obviously knew something was up." Whee In pucker her lips and used it to point the writer.

"I know. These three idiots. I wanna smack all of them. But baby, ahm... how did you know that... you know...Yong..."

"She told me. Remember when I was in the hospital, I asked you something about feelings for an ex lover." She winked at her shocked girlfriend.

"I knew it!" Hyejin exclaimed, catching the attention of everyone on their table. She quickly apologize. She shifted on her seat and went back on earsdropping.

"So you're basically batchmates. I see. And you happened to see each other overseas? That's nice." A tipsy Henry said.

They've been drinking for quite some time but Byul's glare on the writer didn't dwindle a bit. In fact, it worsen. Everytime Henry touched or smooched Yong Sun, Byul was trying her best to stopped herself from punching the writer.

"Yeah. We saw each other and catch up. You know...Yong...she's a very important part of my college life..my life in general." She replied shifting her eyes to Yong.

"Oh, I bet. She's very precious to me too. We've been together for some time now, not too long but not too short not to know that she's a gem. I don't know if it's right to say but I'm glad that her last relationship ended. I was able to meet and have her. I don't think I will be able to let my baby go and I'm pretty sure she do too, right Yong?" He looked at Yong and brushed his nose on Yong's cheeks.

Yong lowered her head and tugged Henry's shirt, "You're already drunk. Let's get you home."

Her word strirred something inside Byul's body. Jealousy perhaps, irritation mabye, urge to punch the asshole in front of him definitely. But she settled in throwing a sarcastic remark.

"Hmm...really...does she feel the same though? How sure are you?" She threw a mocking look at Henry before sipping her beer.

Hyejin tried to stop Byul from consuming more alcohol but to no avail. "You still have to go to a meeting tomorrow remember? What happened to that? Let's go home now."

"Hyejin, right? Let her be. She's still enjoying the party. Let's have one more round?" He waved at the waiter to asked for another bucket.

"To answer your question, yes. I'm sure she does. We actually plan to live together. We have a small talk about this before she went to her last assignment. Right, Yong?"

"Stop it Henry! It's not even a serious one. I can still change my mind. It's not final or something." Yong glanced at Byul who's mouth was a little agape.

"Told you...none of her promises stand true. Nothing changed." Hyejin thought. She knows that her bestfriend will soon have a mental and emotional breakdown and she cannot let that happen.

"C'mon Byul, I'll drive you home." She yanked the architect's arms which the latter did not resist. "Baby, I need to take her home. Can you help me please?" She show a faint smile, hoping that Whee In will get her message.

"Sure. I'll call a cab." Whee In climbed on her feet, feeling a little wobbly but manageable. She walked the two to the exit.

"Why did you have to say that?! It's not even a proper a discussion. It's not even on my priority! God, Henry!" They're now standing outside the pub waiting for their own cab.

"Why you're so affected?! Even if it's not a serious conversation between us, why are you so agitated? What happened in the Philippines huh? Do I have to know something?" Henry was equally pissed.

Yong was stunned by sudden bluntness of the guy. He was always soft spoken even if they were arguing in the past.

"Oh, why can't you answer? I have a hunch Yong but I keep dismissing it ever since you came back." He huffed, his brows furrowed, teeth gritted while he clenched his fists.

He lost all his patience when he did not hear a single sound from Yong. He grip her wrist and lead them to a nearby alley, away from the crowd. "Tell me! Answer me Yong Sun!"

"You're hurting me. Let go of my wrist, Henry, please?" Yong cannot control her emotions and started to cry.

"I'm sorry. I got carried away, but I need an aswer Yong. Do I need to know something?" He pleaded, pool of tears started to form on the corner of his eyes.

"I— I think we should break up. I want to break up with you, Henry."

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I'm so sorry for the late update. I've been swamped with work the past days. Thank you for the votes and comments, I really appreciate it. Feel free to correct any typo errors that I might have missed. Keep safe! 😊