You Never Said Goodbye

The Setup

Jennie POV

‘Irene-ah, can you remind me why we’re going out tonight?’ I ask. I can’t help it, I’m just not in the mood tonight. I don’t want to go out with Seulgi and Irene for dinner. I don’t want to see them all lovey dovey when it’s been a week and Lisa hasn’t done anything. I thought I was quite clear that night when I told her to lose the back up dancers, and that she better have something just for us next time. So why is it that nothing has happened? Its frustrating…

‘Jennie-ah, just go with it. I promise you there’ll be a good dinner with all your favourite food and there’ll be entertainment as well. You really have nothing to lose. And even if you don’t go out with us tonight, what are you gonna do? You’ve gotten rid of all your suitors so there’s no one else to bring you out. Are you intending to read a book or sleep? You do that all the time anyway. It’s time to get off your bum.’

‘Hey! Even if I did get rid of them, I’m pretty sure that if I make a phone call I could..’

‘Babe.. if that’s what you want to do.. have dinner with another dude then why did you get rid of them in the first place?’

Darn it, she’s right. I don’t like arguing with Irene for this very reason. She always knows what to say. She just has this ability to find the flaws in any argument. I pity Seulgi. It’s obvious that Irene has all the control in this relationship. But then again, Irene gives in to Seulgi a lot. Not just with food. I mean, they’ve been together for years and Seulgi hasn’t popped the question. It can’t be easy for Irene to keep waiting. I suppose that is the strength of Irene’s love. I’m sure the Seulgi will get around to it one day. She’d be a moron to not marry Irene and let her go.

‘Fine! You win.. I’ll go. But do I really have to wear that dress? Why can’t I choose one for myself?’ I whine. It’s not that its an ugly dress or anything like that. I just don’t understand why they’re being so insistent on dressing me up. It’s not like I can’t do it myself.

‘Why are you being so difficult tonight? Yah! Just put on the dress and get ready so we can go! It’s getting late…’

I shoot Irene one of my icy glares. That girl thinks she can bully me into doing what she wants? But she just glares back at me challenging me.

*Ahem* Seulgi intervenes as she peeks her head through the door. ‘I hope I’m not interrupting anything. What the?!? What’s with the glaring people? Can’t we just get ready and get going? I’m hungry. Please please please.. stop fighting…’

I can’t stand Seulgi’s whining aegyo, it’s just as bad as Irene’s cute aegyo. Why did she have to go and do that? Just another minute more and I was sure that Irene would succumb to my will. But now that Seulgi has entered into the match… sigh.. I should just save myself and give in before I’m plagued with more torture. They are so weird.

I spin on my heels to go to my bed where the dress is laid out. I grab it and stomp off to the bathroom so that I can get changed.

I step out and realize that Seulgi and Irene have left my room. Thank gawd.. I don’t want them to gush all over me telling me how wonderful I look and how they made such a good choice with the dress. I know it’s a good choice, it’s a simple black coloured sleeveless dress. I bought the dress.

I put on my make up and accessories before slipping on a pair of black stilettos. I grab my purse and walk out.

‘Let’s get going.’Is all I say before I open my apartment door and step out.

Seulgi and Irene start scrambling to get their stuff and put on their heels even as I cross my arms and tap my feet with impatience.

Once we’re all out, we get into Seulgi’s car and we take off.

‘So.. where are we headed again? You 2 never said anything.’ I ask.

‘You’ll know when we get there.’ Answers Seulgi cryptically.

As usual I start to space out and stare blankly out the window.

Soon I realize that the roads are familiar. It’s as if we’re going to… ‘ARE WE GOING TO LISA’S APARTMENT?’ I question in alarm as the thought hits me.

‘Er.. yes, we are. We’ve gotta drop by to do something first. Don’t ask too many questions and don’t worry too much alright? Just go with it.’ answers Irene.

‘Yah Jennie, you’ll definitely not regret.. Ofph.. Irene why did you jab me? Oh.. sorry. I’ll keep quiet now.’ Whatever has transpired between that couple, I don’t want to know. I just want to rush this so we can move on to the events for the night. I’m not even going to get out of the car.

‘Alright Jennie, we’re here now so, get out.’ Says Irene 10 minutes later.

'What? Yah, stop pushing me. I know you’re stronger than me but you don’t have to be violent I’m getting out already.’ I huff. Well.. so much for not getting out of the car.

Crappers.

They start dragging me to the elevator and for some reason they can’t stop giggling. I notice Seulgi messaging on her handphone and she and Irene are grinning like idiots. They’re really annoying me right now. I mean, what’s with manhandling me and acting crazy? If they’re gonna act this way the rest of the night I might as well leave and look for other ways to spend the night, I’m really not up for this madness.

As we walk up to the front door I hesitate to enter. I haven’t been back here since I brought Lisa home that night she was sick. Everywhere I look there are memories of us together. Everywhere I look I see traces of her. I feel a tap on my shoulder and I turn around. Its Seulgi and she says, ‘go in Jennie, there’s something in there for you. Irene and I are gonna go off now.’ I’m confused, I frown but before I can object Irene places her hand on my shoulder and says ‘Don’t worry about it, just trust us and go in ok.’ They both give me the thumbs up and reassuring smiles before proceed to leave hand in hand.