Wenrene Seekers

Love Still Lingers

"Wendy's back."

Irene froze for a second before she acted like she heard nothing. I won't really pass for an acting audition. I'm suck at it. She continues wiping the table because in any minute, the burger restaurant she has been working at will open. She tries her best to ignore her manager's words and slash the owner, too but she failed to do so.

"I'm telling you to know your place."

Irene can feel the emphasis in every word she says. She knows the deeper meaning behind it. She just quietly let out a sigh to control herself. Without looking, she heard the steps of the heels away from the area. For sure she rolled her eyes again at Irene, just like the usual. She felt Seulgi's presence on her side, slightly nudging her arm.

"What's with her? Ma'am Joy is always putting her anger in you everytime. Doesn't it bother you? And who's Wendy?" Seulgi whispered in her ear. Irene is making sure that every table is wiped clean.

"Seul, let's get back to work."

Irene just left a confused Seulgi hanging while she changed the door's sign Close to Open. There were already lines outside so she greeted the first customer with a big smile, like she doesn't have a problem right now.

Just like what she always does everyday since then, Irene just let the day pass by. After a long day, she finally put up the close sign and they are always the one who closes the restaurant. Irene is walking together with Seulgi in the street, the way to her small apartment. Mulching a piece of bread, Seulgi dares to ask a question.

"Yah, unnie, who's Wendy? I know you always have that face but when that bitchy Joy mentioned her name, you look gloomier."

Irene just smiled and shook her head. She may act like she is tough but she is transparent when it comes to her friend. Seulgi raised her eyebrow and she still looked cute even when angry.

"Yah! Unnie!" Seulgi stomped her feet when she didn't get a response from her.

"Text me when you get home."

Irene just waved her goodbye when they finally reached her small apartment. They will arrive at her apartment first while Seulgi lives on the next street. Exhausted, Irene immediately changed into proper clothes to sleep with. She lay in her bed and though it's been years she grabbed Manen again. Her stuffed toy. It's a bit worn out now but for her it's still the warmest ever.

"Yah! Where are we going? H-hey, keep holding me. Don't let go!" Irene told Wendy. The girl is holding her when she whispers in her ears.

"Of course I won't let go."

Irene tightened her grip with Wendy's hand. She's currently leading her somewhere and she has no idea where they are going because she is wearing a blindfold. Wendy suddenly invited her somewhere when they were about to go out to eat. She felt that they were in a closed area and she just heard a small ring sound which is familiar to her.

"Are we inside the elevator?"

"Yup. Stay still."

Without breaking her hold to Wendy, Irene linked her arm on hers, gently wrapping her with warmth. For a second time, Irene heard a ring sound. It sounds like the elevator finally opens and again, Wendy gently pulls her, guiding her the way.

"H-hey."

Irene uttered because she is a bit conscious of where her feet are leading to.

"Hush, it's okay. We're here." Wendy assured her, pressing her hand lightly.

Irene felt a gentle breeze, a cold one but still manageable in her face. Wendy let go of her hand. She is alarmed and immediately finds Wendy in the air.