36. Unforeseen

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After filing a restraining order against her stepmom, it was soon time to leave for the MT organized by the psychology department. Inha was now over 28 weeks but her doctor said it was okay for her to attend the event. On top of that Inha was really looking forward to it too. Her friendship with Eunbi also blossomed into something precious as she was the only one who didn't judge her when she started showing signs of pregnancy. While the other students sniggered seeing Inha, Eunbi stood beside her as a strong pillar of support. With her no-nonsense attitude, she was also able to keep others in line from passing remarks on Inha. As Inha didn't explain the circumstances leading to her pregnancy because she was married to a world-class idol, she was labeled as a slut. But because Eunbi already figured out who Inha was, she took it upon herself to safeguard her bias's wife from prying eyes as a sense of loyalty to her bias.

"So all ready for your MT? Did you take everything Inha-ya?" Sarang asked as she and Fei came to drop her off at the forest resort where the MT was scheduled to take place. They also booked a room in the same resort to have some chill girl time, just so that they'll be around if Inha needs any help.

"Ne, Eonni"

"Well, I thought I'll have my babymoon with Seungcheol oppa, but who thought it would be with Fei?" Sarang chuckled as she was pregnant herself and both the girls laughed.

"Okay then, I see my friend so I'll leave you two to it" Inha said getting out of the car. She saw the both of them leave and then waddled off with her pregnant belly towards where Eunbi was standing!

"Eunbi-ya!" She shouted as she approached her.

"Oh Inha-ya. How are you feeling? Everything okay with you?" She asked her friend. Inha smiled and nodded her head. With Wonwoo came his tribe of friends who ended up being her friends too. But Eunbi was a friend she made on her own without Wonwoo's help. For someone who was physically abused Inha found it so difficult in the beginning to make personal connections with people. But once she tasted happiness that came after marrying Wonwoo and falling in love with him, Inha too gained confidence to overcome her apprehensions to be friends with Eunbi. However she felt guilty to let her know that she is Wonwoo's wife.

"I am fine Chingu-ya. Let's go" Inha said and both the girls walked towards the main recreational area where they were handing out keys to rooms. Inha and Eunbi got a key and they both got settled. Inha laid down on the bed as she was quite tired with all the walking but a wave of peacefulness washed over her as she saw the green of the forest through their room's window. Her getting slapped by Sumi is now a distant memory.

Day one of MT went in a refreshing manner for both the girls who did team building activities with their classmates. Inha also received pictures from Sarang and Fei who were enjoying the resort in their own way from going to the resort spa and rejuvenating themselves. Then in the evening both Eunbi and Inha saw the livestream of SEVENTEEN'S Japan concert together in their room. Eunbi literally noticed how Inha kept smiling whenever her husband appeared on screen and she felt content that her bias married someone who loves him and appreciates him for who he is. With good thoughts after seeing the concert, the two girls fell asleep.

Day 2 was scheduled to be an individual day where the students can do their own thing and then gather together in the evening for barbecue. Inha and Eunbi registered for calligraphy classes conducted by the forest resort and found it relaxing. Soon it was time for dinner and they both made their way to the open area where the dinner was scheduled to take place. The winter cold was hitting their faces but the warmth of the fire crackling was enough to keep them warm as they huddled around it while their classmates were grilling the meat. After a satisfying dinner it was time for the drinking session. As Inha couldn't drink, Eunbi also politely refused the drinks that people were passing to her. Soon it started to snow and the atmosphere was also lively but soon some people started getting restless due to alcohol consumption and were getting rowdy. That's when someone came near her and shouted:

"Ya Inha, how dare you be Wonwoo oppa's wife?" She said loudly, clearly drunk which made the campsite silent. Hearing this made Inha's heart beat faster as she was trying to understand what happened and how her classmate got to know her secret.

"What? You can't talk? You seduced him didn't you? And you got pregnant?" She once again pointed her fingers at Inha and came near her in a dangerous manner with her hands raised but before she could do something to Inha, Eunbi blocked her and received the slap instead. Soon all they could hear was murmurs all around.

"Guys check that anonymous post now?"

"It's clearly her in the wedding pictures isn't it?"

"The bitch was a chaebol?"

"No wonder she managed to bag Wonwoo"

"She really fooled us with that good girl act of hers"

The whisperings were growing sinister by the second and there was no knowing what would happen next.

"Inha, let's go. Come! Let's go!!" Eunbi hurried a dazed Inha who was trying to comprehend what was happening around her.

"INHA! GET A GRIP" Eunbi pulled her along with her and made her walk. Eunbi's only goal now was to take Inha to safety whereas Inha blindly started to follow her once the severity of the situation settled within her and somehow the two girls ended up in the forest adjacent to the resort.

But Eunbi is Wonwoo Oppa's Stan too

the doubt crept inside Inha as she tried her best to keep up with her friend. She was now getting all sorts of doubts regarding her safety if she was with Eunbi but something told her that she'll be fine. Just then Eunbi's ankle got tangled in a fallen tree in the forest and she fell down spraining it.

"Damn it!" she cursed that's when she realised that they were in the forest and took notice of her surroundings. She didn't realise where she was taking Inha as she just wanted to escape the frenzied group of classmates who were worked up after seeing the news of Wonwoo's wedding. By now the snow was falling down heavily upon them and Eunbi was racking her brain on what to do. Just then she saw a shed amidst a clearing and decided to take shelter there. The pain in her ankle was searing but Eunbi didn't seem to mind as she held Inha's hands and guided her towards the shed.

"Let's take shelter there for now. You have your phone with you right? Call someone who can come and pick you immediately" Eunbi said as she locked the door of the shed behind them. She turned on the flashlight of her phone and dragged her ankle around as she gauged her surroundings. It was nothing but a quaint little shed that had all sorts of tools to clear the hiking trail in the forest. She found an unused chair and pulled it from the corner so that Inha could sit on it and threw a rag down nearby and sat down on it. Amidst trying to find out anything useful from the pile of tools, Eunbi didn't notice that Inha didn't call anyone but stood in fright by the entrance. She turned around to find her scared and crying as she said the words:

"My water broke"
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A/N
Aww you guys! Don't you all like Eunbi?? I love her and I am liking how her character has shaped so far. Also I know, I know, illegal cliffhanger but I had to do it! Sorry! Pls don't hate me 🥺

Hope you liked this chapter and please vote and comment on it if you liked it! I love reading your comments so please keep it coming!

Thank you,
Love,
Aara!

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