HERSHE || BBANGSAZ ||

26. Hangover

Hanni woke up in high spirits the next day, welcoming the rainy morning cheerfully. After their fun dinner and late conversation last night, she can't help but smile to herself at the idea that she will see Minji again soon.

She checked the list of her online friends when she got in the office. She was glad to see Minji's already in but has been idle for seven minutes.

She went to the ladies' room first to check herself. She went back to her station and grabbed her tumbler for her morning tea.

As she was nearing the pantry, she heard Minji and Danielle's laughter coming from the inside. She pushed the door and got a glimpse of the two sitting at the table.

"Good morning, Hanni!" Danielle waved.

"Morning." Hanni smiled.

Minji turned to look. "Good morning."

"Hi, Minji." Hanni smiled but totally avoided meeting Minji's eyes. She walked directly to the vending machine and pressed the tea button. "What are you two doing here? And Danielle, you're early, huh?"

"Minji and I are having breakfast," said Danielle. "And as for your next question, well, somebody picked me up and drove me here this morning."

"Somebody?" Hanni raised an eyebrow. She grabbed her tumbler and approached the table. "Is that person the reason for your undeniably cheery aura today?"

Danielle giggled.

"Should we call that somebody Wonyoung?" said Minji.

"Eeeee. Minji!" Danielle hit Minji's arm playfully. "Since when you two are on the same team? You two are ganging up on me."

"We are not. " Hanni sat down beside Minji. "It's pretty obvious. It's not like I never had an idea about it."

Danielle reached for Hanni's hand on the table. "Sorry for not telling you. I was afraid you will disapprove it."

"It's all right, Danielle. I'm happy for you," said Hanni. "I think it's time for you to be in a serious relationship now."

"Really?" Danielle squeezed Hanni's hand. "Wow. This is amazing. I thought you don't approve such things?"

"As long as she makes you happy, I'm all good with it." Hanni gave the sincerest smile she could before she turning to Minji. "What are you eating?"

"Chicken fillet," said Minji, pointing at her meal. "I bought it from a newly opened restaurant near my place. Want a bite?"

"I'm glad you're eating some real breakfast today, huh?" Hanni pulled her chair to lean closer. She grabbed Minji's fork to plant it into one of the chicken strips.

Minji pulled her body away from the table to give room for Hanni. "Yeah, I don't want boss getting mad at me, y'know."

Hanni chuckled as she took a bite of the chicken. "Mmm. This is nice."

"Is that boss your girlfriend, Minji?" asked Danielle. Hanni choked a bit.

"Ahh. No. She is a good friend of mine."

"She was the one who requested for you to get a haircut, right?"

"Yup, the same person."

Danielle folded her arms on the table. "A special friend of yours, perhaps?"

"Yeah, you could say that."

"Is she pretty?"

"Uh... yes..."

Hanni continued munching Minji's food. Pretending not to hear whatever the two are talking about.

"Are you sure you're only friends? Why do I have a feeling that you like that friend of yours?" said Danielle.