The Rallyist

CHAPTER 11

They were almost so silent when they returned to Seoul the next morning. But despite that silence, in simple ways WheeIn could feel the concern in Byul's every move. Just like yesterday before they left the hotel room. She even carried her bag while one hand was on her shoulder. Protectively. She felt like a princess when Byul opened the car door for her. Some who attended the party did not have a car so a couple with a child accompanied them. WheeIn let the man seat at the passenger seat while her with the mother and daughter seats at the back.

"You move here," Byul smiled as they were able to drop the family at their destination, despite being hesitant she was forced to move to the passenger seat. Before the doctor started the car's engine she gripped WheeIn's hand tightly. "If it weren't for a patient's scheduled surgery, I wouldn't want to go back." "E-Even without a scheduled operation, we still need to go back really," she bowed. Stupid, WheeIn thought. Last night she seemed to have no shame whereas now she is shy.

"I don't want my parents and Solar to think badly ..." "I don't know why with so many women, your friend gave me to you," Byul replied sweetly. "But I don't care what she wants to think. All I know is, she didn't make a mistake when she handed me over to you." In all of that, Byul remained holding her hand. For the first time, WheeIn wants to believe that she really matters here.

"Solar hasn't broken up with you yet, Byul ..." "There's no formal conversation yet. But that's it." WheeIn let out a sigh. It's as if she can hear her own heart. She said something last night that makes her nervous all of a sudden, but she pretended to be asleep because of embarrassment. She was worried that the girl would laugh at her. Also, she didn't expect it to come out of her lips. It just escaped out of her mouth naturally.

She was getting out of the car when Byul held one of her hands. She stared at Byul. It smiled. A finger ran down her face. "I want you to take care of yourself," she added. "For me." WheeIn nodded. It didn't end there because Byul gently rubbed WheeIn's face and kissed her roughly. "I care a lot, WheeIn," she murmured. WheeIn let out a gentle smile. She felt lighter. Her feet seemed to float in the clouds as she entered her own room.

The next day Byul was her guest. She was carrying a fruit cake that the doctor knew was her favorite. She said that it happened only because there was a patient who was also from the subdivision. She was pleased with Byul's concern for her. And the frequent call she is getting from her. One day she called four times just to check on her. "Someone is looking for you, my child," said Yaya Ji-won. "Is that Byul ...?" "No, it's me." WheeIn quickly turned to the voice at her back. She gasped when she saw Solar. She invited Solar In the gazebo. Somehow she was guilty. She is guilty of what happened to her and Byul in Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu. Because after that Byul frequently calls and visits her. It is easier to say that they are like a couple who are just beginning to get to know each other.

Some good things never lasts. "I want you to avoid Byul first, WheeIn-ah," Solar said straightforwardly. "Even her calls, avoid them too."

"How did you find out that ...?"

"I asked the maid before we meet," she sneered. "I know I'm not doing the right thing especially that I'm the one who left Byul with you. But I'm here again so, can you avoid her."

"Why are you like that now, Solar?" she could not believe what her friend was saying. "Just a few days ago, you yourself said that you were ready to lose her in your life in exchange for your dream of becoming an actress. Why the sudden change of mind?"

"I don't know," her emotion suddenly exploded. "I don't know so don't ask me."

WheeIn sighed, she knew there was another serious reason.

"We've been friends for a long time, Solar."

"I can't go on with my acting anymore," she averted her eyes. "I-I realized I love her."