Save My Love (SinRin)

Chapter 16: Friday

I dropped off the energy-drained girls but I helped them carry their bags to the apartment. My assistance was unsolicited and unnecessary but it was the only way I could survey the place and ensure that everyone got in before I left.

JN to SEC01: OUT. Secure perimeter. Bldg LDwn.

I had to drive the manager to his house which was not very far from the company building; however, the place was far enough to warrant additional precaution while I was not at home. When I am not a round, a separate security group (SEC01) is in-charge to safeguard the building complex. And as I was leaving to get back to the van, I have already ordered a lockdown. No one can exit or enter the apartment without my permission except for emergencies, since it's only my digital identification that can unlock the door which I can do even remotely. It was a big help nonetheless that Yerin was aware of the security specifications I installed in their home. She has, on multiple instances, barred the members from sneaking out and stalled long enough to buy time for me to come back, and a few times, she has also requested that I open it for their parents to come in and to receive food delivery.

It only took me 20 minutes and I was back in the apartment. Or so I thought. As soon I opened the door, I saw the younger Eunbi who was already wearing her beige coat and leather boots leaning against the wall impatiently waiting for me. In an instant, I found myself pushed out onto the cold isolated hallway again.

"I need your help." She told me as she grabbed my arm and dashed to the elevator with its doors still wide open.

She had all the intentions of leaving the building since she was bringing her bonnet, mask and the pair of glasses I gave her a few nights ago. In that confined metal box lift, she was swaying back and forth and was undoubtedly stressed and in deep reflection.

JN to SEC01: OUT. Maintain Bldg LDwn.

YR: Eonnie, need help.

While I was texting my instructions to the other agents, I received Yerin's message as we waited to reach the ground floor. Seems like everyone needs help today. I did not reply. I couldn't, until I know why the other girl dragged me out of the building again.

UJ: "Eonnie, Sinb is waiting for you. Are you on your way back?"

EH: "Eonnie, let's cook."

YJ: "The pasta you made! I haven't tasted it yet."

SW: "Where are you?"

I received the messages one-by-one but separately. When everyone is looking for me, it's mayhem.

JN to UJ: I'm with her. All your eonnies are looking for me.

UJ: She doesn't look good. You both take care.

JN to ALL: Guys, I'm out. Helping Sinb meet her mother. We'll drop by the grocery too, to get garlic, sauce and ground meat for the pasta. Beef or Pork?

EH: Pork!

YJ: Beef!

SW: Beef?

YR: Pork.

UJ: Either. Buy milk please. Ü

SB: I'm with you, why are you texting me? Guys, I'm choosing. We'll buy Beeork!

EH: Haha Sinb!

YJ: Say hi to auntie for us!

SW: Umji, what is either?

SB: Hahahahahahahahaha! → Sowon

Sudden meet-ups with Sinb's mother and her family was a common occurrence and so using that lie was not going to evoke suspicion. The demeanor of the Sinb beside me was nothing close to the comic Sinb who's teasing her leader in the group message. I did not utter a word and just waited for her to start the conversation. She did not speak until we got inside the van.