IMMORAL | LISRENE

Chapter 4

Irene woke up earlier than she usually does, her slumber was disturbed by a dream that is quite bothering but she cannot seem to remember what it is. Her chest went up and down from heavy breathing, it felt like she ran a thousand mile. She prepared herself to go for a walk and visit her dear friends; the Kim's, Jisoo to be specific. To talk about what is bothering her, she might be closer to Jennie but she think Jisoo would understand her better.

She went out of her room and was greeted by the sight of her sister in the veranda who is busy on painting, she walked to her sister and was about to take a peek but she was stopped.

"Ah, ah, ah. I give you no permission to take a look" said Suzy and stopped herself from painting

"You would always make me critic, what is there not to see? I know it would be wonderful"

"It is not done yet, need not to worry you will see it when it is ready"

"I better be the first one"

"You always are" said Suzy "But quite a rare sight to see you up earlier than usual"

"I am bothered, but I cannot put my finger why"

"It must be the recent events, I am quite surprise that you are sane"

"Indeed, in fact I have written a letter to father already"

"I see, I am sure he would be in your favor. What mother did was outrageous"

"Ah, I nearly forgot to mention. I will be seeing the Kim's this morning, if you would like you should come"

"I am quite busy at the moment, do not expect me to follow"

"Is that so? Well, I will be going then"

"Yes, please be careful" said Suzy and continued her painting

Irene went for a walk in their neighbourhood, the Kim's mansion is near and the use of carriage is highly unnecessary. The good feeling of breeze that brushes her hair, the smell of trees and its leaf falling is an experience that was stolen from her, her mother would strongly oppose her on going around the neighbourhood walking and alone. 'Have some faith in the world' she said to herself. She arrived at the Kim's and was greeted by the servants.

"Good morning, I would like to see Jisoo if I may"

"I am here" said Jisoo and waved her hands as she emerge from the stairs "Good morning Irene, what brings you here? And why do you seek my presence and not Jennie's?"

Jisoo guided Irene in their breakfast room so they could talk and eat. They sat at the four-tabled chair, and their breakfast was served by the servants when the servants left, they started talking.

"Irene, I recommend you this bread. Roseanne loves it" said Jisoo as she took a bite on her bread.

"Roseanne? You would always call her on that name"

"I prefer it better than Rosé" said Jisoo "So, what brings you here? Not that I do not appreciate your grace"

"I am bothered on something, and I believe you can better understand what I feel"

"What is it? Oh, before you tell me. You should say this words or I will not listen to you"

"What could it be?"

"Say" Jisoo smirked, and Irene noticed that she might be up to something "I seek your guidance, Master Jisoo" said Jisoo and put both of her palm together.

It was no surprise to Irene that Jisoo is strange, but she never expected that Jisoo has reached this level.

"Make haste Irene, the time is running"