Hush-Hush

PLANS

It was very late at night, I looked at the clock, it was almost 4am but I wasn't sleepy at all, I was working so hard to make the project work, concentrated in beating Sana. Plus every time I went to sleep I had those same dreams again, they always end the same, with that hand knitted scarf, while I was thinking on all this I decided to take a break to let my already drought eyes to recover again, I take a sip of beer. I usually don't drink while I work but it's the only way to keep myself calm and somewhat relaxed. I said I'd find out about whatever everyone is hiding from me, but I don't even know where to start, Sana, a woman I just met few weeks ago is truly messing up with my life, everyone keeps telling me she's dangerous and bad and the way she treats me shows me that everyone might be right but for some reason I can't come to fully hate her, on the contrary, I feel more and more attracted to her, is like a puzzle I want to solve no matter what.

<THE NEXT DAY>

-So they just sent me the data we've been waiting for and these numbers are better than we expected, Jihyo, if we keep it like this, our project will be a success!
-That's good.
-Jihyo, are you listening to me?
-Yes, that's great. Mina, how's Chaeyoung? I mean we haven't really hang out for a while now right? You're my favorite couple and we could really use a night out to forget about all this stress don't you think?
-Eh, Chaeyoung is fine, I guess, but why bring that up now when I just told you that our project might be successful, isn't that what you wanted the most?
-That's why, now that everything seems to be going good, we can go relax for a little don't you think? How about tonight?
-Tonight? Sorry but I have a flight to Japan early morning so I have to sleep really early, we can do it when I get back? It's only a day.
-No, I really wanted to do it tonight, I haven't seen Chaeyoung in months and I really miss her, every since you guys are happily together, you don't seem to need me anymore so...
-Well if you miss Chaeyoungie that much... I can't come but I can tell her, I'm sure she'll want to go out with you as well, is that good?
-GREAT! I mean, I wanted us all to hang out but with Chaeyoung is good too, she's still young and reckless, how many tattoos does she have now? I need to keep her on my radar, we can all go out when you come back too Minari.

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As I was going through the companies data, I checked the numbers for Jihyo's project, they were better than ever, I had to think a way to make this fail, her project was great, she's so smart after all and all the other companies were happy with it, also she was making not only her company but all of her partner's grow, if this continues like this then my plan will fail and everything I've done until now will go to waste, I had to act quick.

-You look very scary with that serious face...
-Dahyunie! You're here!!!
-Ah I guess you're still the same after all... Sana unnie, why don't you stop all this?
-Dahyun, I love you but you know I won't do that, I can't do that.
-I know, I guess I just want things to go back to how they were before.
-Me too, this is why I'm doing all this. Do you think I enjoy being a mean person? All people are afraid of me and employees talk behind my back, even the media is scared of me.
-That's because they don't know the real Sana. It's sad how we all kind of split when things turned out this way, Mina, Tzuyu and I could somehow stay by Jihyo's side. Nayeon, Jeongyeon and Momo stayed by your side and now it's like we're all strangers in two different worlds, we barely see each other and I don't like that. With Chaeyoung is even worst, she just didn't took anyone's side and went on her own.
-Chaeyoung has never liked conflicts so she just got away from us all. If it wasn't because she's with Mina I bet she'd be living far away by now haha. But I'll try my best to make things as they were before, at least for you all because I'm not sure Jihyo will forgive me after what I did.
-You're being too hard on yourself, we all made mistakes.
-Sana... I did what you asked me... Ahh look who's here! It's been a while Dahyun!
-Nayeon unnie, you look good!
-I know right! Anyway you didn't come again with your peaceful ideas right? Because those people deserve everything they get and you know that.
-No, I understand now, I just came to visit, anyway what are you planning on doing now?
-Seems like Jihyo's project is progressing well... And I can't let that happen so I asked Nayeon to help me with something that'll change that.

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My plan of going out with Chaeyoung worked somehow, of course I knew Mina had an early flight tomorrow and that she wouldn't be able to go out tonight, I wanted to talk to Chaeyoung without Mina being present, I haven't seen Chaeyoung in a while but I remember that she wasn't good at lying and if she still has that pure heart I remember she had I can easily convince her to tell me what I want to know. Sorry Mina, sorry Chaeyoung but I really need to find out the truth, it has almost become an obsession for me now.

-Jihyo unnie! It's been a while! Sorry for the mess, this is why I told you to go to a restaurant instead.
-It's ok Chaeyoungie, it's not messy at all plus I wanted to see your apartment too, it's been a while since we don't see each other. I brought the food.
-I know, Mina told me you really wanted to hang out because your project is working well right? Congratulations!
-Well don't congratulate me just yet, it's going well so far but it's not done yet... So what's new with you Chaeyoungie? I know that you've been with Mina for a while now and now that I see you. You've got many cool tattoos and a ring?!? Wait what?!
-Yes, well let's say I've finally found my place and I'm so happy now.
-But tell me more about that in your finger and why didn't Mina say anything!? I'm going to kill her when she gets back!
-You know Mina, she's too discreet, she doesn't like to talk about her personal life at work plus I bet you've been very busy to talk about this stuff. How about you? Are you and Daniel happy?

Chaeyoung asked this with a serious expression on her face, it's like she was hiding sadness, I had to act before she closes herself like everyone else.

-I know Mina is discreet but I'm her best friend, she should tell me these important "stuff". Anyway about your question, I don't know... Daniel is an amazing man, he takes care of me and he's kind but... There's something about us.
-Something? What do you mean unnie.
-Is like something is keeping me from fully loving him.

When I said this, Chaeyoung's expression quickly changed again, Chaeyoung doesn't know how to lie or hide her expressions or emotions that's why I'm sure she'll tell me everything I want to know.

-I'm sure it's nothing unnie, you both work a lot, maybe you need to talk and relax a little and your feelings will be clear again.
-No, it's not that... To be honest. The thing that is keeping me from loving Daniel might be a person. Chaeyoung, do you know Minatozaki Sana?

Chaeyoung's body immediately tensed when she heard Sana's name, just like everyone else before. She stood up and tried to change the subject.

-Unnie do you want another glass of tea?
-Chaeyoung, please... I really need to know. I would never ask for this if I didn't feel like it was important, but I feel like everyone is hiding something from me and I don't know why. Do you remember those times when you and Mina weren't a couple? Remember what Tzuyu and I did?
-How to forget, that might be one of the main reasons Mina and I are together now.
-I'm not trying to make you repay for that but it's just that it's me who needs your help now Chaeyoungie.
-Ok, I get it unnie. I will tell you what I know but you have to promise me something first...