IMMORAL | LISRENE

Chapter 12

"You both should leave now!"

"Jisoo, take a seat and calm down" said Lisa.

Jisoo was panting but she was determined to repeat what she said.

"Didn't you hear me? Lisa take Irene with you now before your mother arrive. Jennie is waiting outside" said Jisoo while catching her breath.

"What is it, I don't understand?" said Lisa.

"There's no time to explain" said Jisoo and dragged Lisa and Irene out of the dinner room.

Bambam Rose from his seat to stop Jisoo from going out of the door.

"Brother, what does this mean?" asked Lisa.

"This is for the best sister, Ms Kim I suggest you stop this scheme right now!"

"Jisoo tell me" said Irene

Jisoo then faced Irene with an unexplainable expression written on her face  "Your disgusting mother and this man right here found out about the both of you, the wanted to stop it before it happens. So they decided they would put you both on conversion therapy"

Mrs Bae and Bambam was surpired, how did Jisoo acquire this crucial information. They planned it well, unless there was someone who leaked the plan.

"Mother, is this true?!" said Irene, tears are threatening to fall but she held it, this can't be she thought.

"There is no point on keeping this, yes it is. You chose this Irene, you better prepare for the consequence. I will kot allow any of my daughter be disgrace of this family!" replied Mrs Bae.

Irene scoffed "I knew you will never settle when I rejected that man. But I never expect you to go this low. You! Disgust me" said she like spitting venom form her mouth.

Jennie arrived on the scene panting "We have no time, their carriage is near. We must leave"

Jennie dragged Lisa and Irene, whilst Jisoo stayed to stop Mrs Bae and Bambam from leaving.

The three of them are running and entered the carriage, it immediately departed as fast as it could.

Now that they are all settled inside, Lisa took the chance to ask what was really happening.

"How did you know? About my mother and brother's plan?" Lisa asked Jennie.

"It was anonymous, I received a letter this afternoon. Of course I won't believe such thing without checking it, so I asked my father's informant to check it"

Irene at their side was quiet and vulnerable, she still cannot believe that it happened again.

Flashback

*5 years ago*

Irene was waiting at their secret spot waiting for her lover to arrive. It was a beautiful day, the sun bask's felt so good when it touched her skin, the wildflowers beside her complements the beauty of grass and the lake. She closed her eyes whilst she's lying at the cloth she placed at the ground, her basket was full of fruits that she and her lover fancy. A shadow appeared in front of her and she smiled knowing who it is.

"Lie with me, bear" said Irene.

"I'm afraid she won't arrive"

Irene opened her eyes hastily when she heard it from someone she did not expect. She stood up and dusted herself to face her mother who looked angry at her.

"Mother, how come you're here?"

"Is this the reason why you rejected those men? For that woman?!"

Irene kneeled in front of her mother "Mother, forgive me. What I felt was love"

"Love?!" Mrs Bae scoffed "Believe me my dear, you don't know what love is" Mrs Bae held Irene's arm and stared at her eyes "If it was love, then why did she leave?"

"I don't understand, what did you do?!"

"She left. I offered her money and she left. That's what dirty people like her do, she saw you as a prey and took advantage. She never loved you Irene, it was all for the money"

Irene's knees weakened and her eyes was red from tears. How could Seulgi do this to me? She thought.

"Need not to worry my dear, you were fooled and it is not your fault" said Mrs Bae and hushed Irene from crying.

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A year after, Irene discovered that Seulgi never left because of money. She was threatened that if she did not leave Mrs Bae will send Irene to Conversion therapy. Irene only knew this when Jennie gave her the letter Seulgi left before leaving. Jennie kept the letter for a year because she wasn't allowed to visit Irene that time. Irene understood, she regretted the days she prayed for Seulgi's badluck.

*End of flashback*

Irene snapped back at her thoughts when Lisa held her hand "Are you ill?"

"No, I was just lost in my thoughts"

"What are we supposed to do now Jennie?" asked Lisa

"We must find a safe place for both of you"

"How about you?" asked Irene "They found out you helped us, you might be in danger of you come back, and Jisoo..."

"Need not to worry, The Bae's might be powerful but they cannot touch the Kim's– we own nearly half of this town's business. I assure you father and mother would understand" Jennie smiled at the both of them.

"Thank you" Irene held Jennie's hand "I promise to repay this kindness"

"We are sisters, there is no need for that"

The carriage stopped and the three of them step out.

"Come, I must show you the place first before I leave" said Jennie and walked towards the cabin.

"This forest was an inheritance from my grandfather, he built a cabin here so I could escape everytime I wish to" Jennie opened the door then entered "It obviously is a small cabin but the necessities are complete, there is kme room, a toilet and bath at the right side, kitchen on the opposite side, the a living room. I hope it would suffice your need for the meantime"

"This is more than enough Jennie, thank you" said Lisa

"I will be visiting to deliver your needs, but I cannot promise give it right away. I need to be careful, I know that both of your family will keep an eye on us"

"Nothing to worry Jennie, we can handle this" said Irene.

"Then it is settled. I must leave now, my sister must be waiting for me, no need to see me out" said Jennie then walked hastily.

"Please be careful" said Irene.

Now, it was only the two of them left. Irene and Lisa stood there for a few seconds.

"We should change" said Lisa.

"Yes" Irene roamed her eyes inside the cabin "I believe the clothes are inside the room, there must be a closet there"

"Yes, let's go"