"Love." Even if it hurts, it does ring a bell.
For Swithene, it felt illegal. LITERALLY.
Why? Was it because she happen to have fallen in love with the daughter of her mother's enemy or maybe...was it because she gave a big chunk of her heart to...
In the end, I took Yong and Maria with me to the party. Both had different reason as to why they agreed to the invite.
One went, " An invite?! Moonbyul-yi invited us to a dinner party?! Why would I reject your girlfriend's snazzy invite?! I should grab the chance to thank her for saving us! You've got a knight on horse Cam. We're going! We're going!"
And one went, "I can't believe Yong-unnie just agreed to this! Though she saved us, but still I don't trust her enough. I don't even know why Yong-unnie likes her for you when she clearly hurted you in the past. By the way, is her cousin coming? Because if she is... Then I don't have any choice but to go with you. And unnie, don't call her Cam unnie's girlfriend or else she'd really believe it."
I don't think I'm that naive and delusional to believe our beloved friend , Maria...
However, even though they'd say no I'll still take them with me because it would be so awkward going alone to Byul's party. I've never been invited to Byul's party before so I feel self-conscious whether I'd be under or overdressed for the occasion.
I can't take my brother because I heard he has to catch up with his friends leaving Lisanna in her nanny's care.
As expected, everything looks like the house took a portion of Versailles and free champagne inside. The floor is marbled in white and gold. I nodded my head in appreciation. The last time I sneak in was in 10th grade and it was all typically a teenage TGIF party with alcohol and neon lights. They own a big pool though, perfect to fit in at least 100 people and a super water slide. The only difference was, coming inside the house was a big restriction because of her parents.
Well, I wouldn't even allow anyone , let alone kids to enter the house if I have this kind of interior and display.
Everything I see literally smells like money. To be honest, they're far more loaded than any celebrities and big business people I know so I wouldn't need to bite on a small piece of golden handle to see if it's real gold or not because I know they're a real deal in the business world... Everybody knows that.
The first time I came here over about 10 years ago, I almost peed my pants seeing people making out in an open space. Now, I feel like I'm about to sh*t myself seeing High Class people dancing to classical music and others looking like their judging my soul through my lousy dress. I simply wore a black strapped dress with a long slit on the side of my leg.
Her taste really changed and the food served were indeed exquisite that Yong almost asked for seconds. Maria had to remind her that this is not a hotel buffet.
"I should've brought my camera to film this. 'Inside the House of the Moon Empire's CEO' would be the title . I bet it would hit a gazillion likes." I shook my head at Yong unnie's remark. Although its a great idea but there are things that have to be paid to be shown to the world. This is a private property after all.
"Don't say that unnie, the owner might hear us and think we like her." Maria whispered.
"But I do like her-"
"Welcome to my humble home ladies." We both jumped in surprise hearing Byul just behind us.
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"I'm glad you really came." she flashed a very bright smile at us. She's in a nice gear today, looking good as always. No, Seriously in that outfit, I think I'd die if I stare at her whole physic any longer.
I looked up to her and smiled. "I apologize for not greeting you guys well but I hope you guys enjoyed the party."
"Well, there's free champagne so..." I chuckled.
"Yeah, I hope you don't drink too much though. Wouldn't wanna... do the same mistake again." it didn't even reach a second for me to feel shy realizing that what she meant was when we were blank drunk and ended up having some sort of long-time-no-see s*x which resulted into this kind of 'reconciliation'.
"Is it just me or is there really some kind of sexual tension going on in this area?" Maria quickly nudged Yong hearing her spontaneous comment.
"Unnie..."
I quickly heard someone clear her throat.
My eyes widen realizing that Byul has someone familiar just beside her, waiting to be introduced.
"By the way, before I forget I'd like introduce my one and only cousin to yo-"
"Jung Wendy." We quickly turned our heads towards Maria who was in a trance looking at Wendy. Realizing she said her name out loud cutting off Byul she quickly covered her mouth with her hand.
With such reaction, I think I saw Wendy's lip curve into a smirk and she flashed into a very bright smile, dimples came into view.
"At your service." she each kissed our hand like a gentleman. For a second it made my heart pound merely for the cute gesture.
I turned to look at my friends and I could've sworn I saw our little Maria Hwasa forget how to act and stared at the country's Famous Superstar a little too long.
"Seems like your lovely friend heard about me." Wendy chuckled.
"Y-Yeah.. I listen to some of your songs.." Is it just me or is Maria actually acting shy?! Holey Moley what sorcery is this?!
"Oh our Maria is too humble. She actually has your complete album in her house and cried when I gifted her your poster last Christmas." I heard Yong interfere. Unnie... I mentally slapped my forehead. I think Maria doesn't wanna be outed as the die hard fan that she is to avoid making Wendy think she's a weirdo.
However, based on the look of Wendy's face she seems more happy knowing about it.
"That's cute. I too actually have seen your recent cover girl magazine and ended up buying a copy of it. So I do recognize you. What was your favorite song though?"
"2-25.." at this point, Maria's cheeks were beet red. She's probably too overwhelmed meeting her idol and our older friend constantly exposing her. But I guess it's good this way. Maria will thank Yong soon enough.
The cold Jung Wendy that the media know is a lot different from the Jung Wendy right infront of us. She sounds like a nice woman.
"Anyways, I hope you guys don't mind me borrowing Swithene for a bit." I looked up at Byul who was asking for permission. This is actually the first time hearing her pronounce my name right this time.
"Oh for sure! Go ahead!" I heard Yong exclaimed in excitement.
"But unnie..." Maria tried to oppose but Wendy looks like she read the room and immediately butted in.
"I believe I owe you two a small tour in Byul's house. Please let me tour you around." she ushered them both opposite to where were heading and saw Maria look back. I gave her a quick 'ok' sign to not worry about me.
"Now that were alone, As a hostess please allow me give you an exclusive tour around the Moon residence." I chuckled at her spontaneous formal gesture as she have her hand open for me to take.
"I guess I should entrust this fancy tour guide of mine to tour me around her humble home, huh." I responded.
"Lead the way.."
to be continued.....
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