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~Going Back~

Irene's P.O.V.

"Where are you going young lady?"

"Stop it Jared, you do clearly know where I'm going" I answered

"You're going to go back to Slater's house?"

"I have too, I want to help Mrs. Song while her son is like an addict, staring into space and..."

"And what?"

"I shouldn't be talking about him"

"Are you really serious about that? You don't need to go there again, Mrs. Song thanked you enough" Jared argued

"I don't need any acknowledgement, I just wanted to go back because I know I can still help her in her task in managing their company"

"But don't you think it's a bit odd knowing that you're already getting fond of Slater?"

"Besides you just got home yesterday, and it's monday today Irene, you can't possibly sleep there and attend school tomorrow"

"Don't worry, you'll fetch me before 11"

"Irene-" Before Jared could argue, I immediately booted up the engine and drove away from our house, I finally remembered where Slater's house is, I was watching where Jared was turning left or right when he fetched me from Slater's house and to our house. After a few minutes, I finally reached his house without any harm, I carefully parked my car on the empty space on their front yard and got out of my car. I walked in front of their front door and knocked three time before I heard Mrs. Song's voice.

"Wait a minute!" I'm excited to meet her! I was smiling widely when she opened the door.

"Oh, Irene, what brings you here?" She asked, utterly surprised that I decided to comeback to their house.

"I was just wondering if I could do anything to help you again? Maybe I could prepare dinner for you and Slater?" I asked, she smiled.

"You're really a very wonderful girl Irene, come in" She immediately pulled me inside their house again, I missed her cup cakes! She sat on their couch in their living room as I immediately saw the same pile of papers placed on top of their table. She was still busy.

"Are you going to spend a night here?" She asked me as I quietly sat on the couch beside her, she stated reading the papers and folders and then writing or signing something inside. I should really help her today, she seems more stressed today.

"No Mrs. Song, Jared will fetch me here before 11. I just came here to help you since I know that you're still having a hard time managing your time with Slater and your company" I answered her, she stopped reading the paper before flashing me a smile. She putted the pen down and as well as the paper on the table.

"Speaking off, I think you can meet Slater's father tonight. He would be glad to meet the girl who helped me in taking care of Slater, especially when you offered to willingly cook for dinner" I stared at her in shock. She's letting me to cook dinner? She smiled at me as I ran towards her and gave her a hug, she chuckled lightly and patted my head.

"You should start cooking now, it's almost 5" Mrs. Song said as she placed the chopping board, a knife and a bowl on the table. She left me in the kitchen as I started cooking and she then also started signing that papers again. I think someday I'll also be someone like her, devoted to her work but such a loving mother. Why am I even talking about being a mother?

After an hour, at last I finally finished cooking! Mrs. Song also finished signing the papers she had, so she cleaned her things up and went to the kitchen to look after me.

"How is it?" I asked her as I saw her tasting the soup I made, I was expecting her to say that it's a bit bland because I couldn't really understand her reaction, she's not even speaking.

"I don't know what to say, you could cook better than me. It's very tasty, Irene" She smiled at me as I also squealed in glee, but in the midst of our celebration and food tasting, the doorbell suddenly rang.

"Oh, wait" Mrs. Song said as she immediately walked to the living room to open the door, I'm sure it's already Slater's dad. I immediately transfered the soup, the rice and the kimchi stew on 3 very presentable plates and placed them on top of the dinner table.

As I turned around, I suddenly saw a middle aged man in his 40's. He has a very sharp nose, an intimidating eyes and even has the same built Slater has. I think Slater inherited everything from his father.

"Good evening Mr. Song" I greeted him, he looks surprised at first but Mrs. Song just gave him a smile. He furrowed his eyes before he finally realized who I am.

"Ah, you're Irene right? The girl who helped my wife in taking care of our son?" He asked, I felt honored when Mrs. Song told him that I did help her when after was really a pain in the ass. Sorry with my words.

"And she also cooked dinner" Mrs. Song smiled as she immediately sat on her assigned seat, Mr. Song placed his things on their couch and joined us in the table.

"Wow, they all seemed to be tasty. Shall we eat?" Mr. Song asked as Mrs. Song and I exchanged glances when we saw him eating like a hungry man. Maybe he was just tried because of the works he did in their company. Once all of us finished eating dinner, I saw Mrs. Song preparing a set of foods and placed them all in a tray.

"Are you going to take that to Slater?" I asked, she turned around and saw me.

"Can I just take it? I think you need to rest now Mrs. Song, your head is already hurting" I offered, since I know that she's already tired from the look in her eyes. She was just trying hard to stop herself from falling asleep.

"Thank you so much Irene, I guess you're right. I need to have a rest" Once Mrs. Song finally agreed, I took the tray and wanted placed it inside his room but I couldn't open his door since I know he locked it. Since I don't have any choice, I placed it on the floor. I wanted to know but I stopped myself since I now that he wouldn't even answer it, so I just decided to go down and that's when I saw Jared, already waiting for me.

"Jared" I spoke, earning his attention. He was talking to Mr. Song but they immediately stopped when they saw me.

"Ready to go home?" He asked and I nod my head.

"Goodbye Mr, I hope I could meet you again" Mr. Song smiled.