One Step To Paradise

Chapter 44:

Note: 5 days to prom
Irene's POV

"That woman... is my ex."

His words kept lingering in my thoughts.

Haaah.... I think.. this is what they call insecurity..

I'm not confident enough of myself...

I know Taehyung said he loves me..

But.. we've just got together and...
I'm not so sure anymore...

Tonight is rather quiet.
Though in a few hours, I still have to work.

Suzy is unusually quiet today...
And even... Er- her parents..
Which I recently knew m-my parents too..

But nothing's changed much...
They still treat me the same..
But with more care and warmth...
And that's all I ever wanted for...

I lay down at my bed, staring at the white ceiling, trying to sort out my feelings and thoughts.

I may feel insecure but...
I need to prove to her...
To Taehyung... that I love him as much as she did.

And I feel a little bit distrust about Taehyung... like he's not completely honest with me. Or he didn't explain everything to me.
Could it be..
He's still hesitating on whether to go back to her??

Then my alarm goes off.

Aish...

I never thought I've thought this much for hours...

I groaned as I sit up and scratch my hair in annoyance.

I don't know anymore..

But whoever he chooses..
I hope it will be for the best.

I got up and took my glasses off as I wore my contact lenses while staring at my human-sized mirror.

I changed my clothes to my uniform as I tie my hair.

Hmmm... my pink hair at the end is gradually fading.. time for a change I guess.
Gotta ask Suzy.

I placed my phone in my bag but pulled out again as I felt it vibrate.

From:Taeewwhyung
Hi Irene.. Mind meeting with me tonight? I just wanna talk to you...

Sent 9:15 p.m.

To:Taewwhyung

Contact Rename
Taeewwhy|
Taeew|
Taehyung:)

To:Taehyung:)
Hey, Ahm, I still have work. And I may not be at home until 1.
Is it important though?

Sent 9:16 p.m

From:Taehyung:)
Oh okay:) it's not important.
I just.. I just wanted to talk to you:( Idk I just missed you:(
Well, be safe okay?

Sent 9:16 p.m.

To:Taehyung:)
Okay:) I will, bye:)

Sent 9:17 p.m.

Haaaahhh... I missed you too.

I don't know... I'm feeling exaggerated now.

I put my phone back in my bag and readied myself to go to work.

When I went upstairs, I saw Mr. And Mrs. Bae, watching some k-drama while cuddling.

"Uhm, Mr. And Mrs. Bae, I'll be home at 1. So don't wait for me, okay?"

I said as I pass them.

"Okay dear. Be safe okay?"

"I will, Mrs. Bae."

Then I went to my work.

As usual, the crowd is grinding against each other.

I noticed a man at the counter, who is drinking vodka martini with his left hand, his right hand at his chin, leaning at the glass counter.

He oddly looks familiar though...

I shrug as I went upstairs and I sigh in relief when the tension lessen.

I glance at the counter and Seulgi wasn't there..

It's unusual for her to skip or take leave from work though.

I saw a female teenager at the counter and I decided to ask her.

"Ahm, Excuse me.. Where's Seulgi?"

"Oh, the one who works here? She took some leave because she said she has some important affairs to do."
The teen said as she wiped the cocktail glass.

"Hmm..."

"Well, actually, she said she has a date so. She practically beg me to fill her up."
The teen giggle.

"With who, exactly?"

"Ahm, he has a cute eye smile, he has dark black locks of hair, he has this most charming smile, oh god- he's too damn hot-in short, he's Park Ji Min, the most famous singer."
The teenager said dreamingly.

Ugghhhh...

"Oh okay. Ahm, Hyori-ah. Well, thanks for telling me."
I said as I looked at her name tag and saw her name.

She smiled warmly and gasped as she looked behind me.

She covered her mouth as she tried to conceal a squeal.

She strarted jumping up and down.

I furrowed my brows in confusion as I tried looking back.

"Hey, Irene!! It's been so long since we met each other!!"

"Huh?"
It was that man from downstairs.
He didn't seem drunk at all.

"Don't you remember me?! I'm your bestfriend when we were elementary!! Bogum! Park Bo Gum!!"

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The story just got complicated.
Anyway, it's coming to an end.
I'm an Irene✘Bogum shipper so sorry.
Not sorry.