Learza

Chapter 10: Puzzle Pieces

After leaving the younger ones in the alley, Hyewon stared at the beauty beside her as they walked along the busy streets of Seoul. The different hues of lights from the shops they passed by made the view even more breath-taking but there was a frown on the older girl's perfectly sculpted face, openly showing how conflicted she was due to the turn of events. It made Hyewon chuckle, however, as she initiated a conversation with the moody girl beside her. "Why were you being cold to them? You're gonna age faster if you keep that up."

Eunbi eyed Hyewon in disbelief before sighing when she teased her with her infamous emotionless voice.

"You know it's because of your cousin."

"Is it because you saw a glimpse of her hidden self?" Hyewon nonchalantly inquired, expecting it after everything that happened.

Eunbi could see the mischievous glint in her eyes and even feel the smirk of the younger girl despite the half of her face being covered by a mask. "I've only seen that kind of expression on the people we've hunted."

Hyewon knowingly smiled at her. "There's a story to that. Something buried in the dark you guys weren't able to find."

"I should've expected you to know something. Is this the main reason why you zipped your mouth and busied yourself elsewhere when we investigated her background?"

"Secrets should remain secrets until the ones involved decided to open up." Hyewon chortled. "She's someone important to me. There's no way in hell I'll just blabber what I know especially if it's about her."

"Whatever. You told me to believe in her, that's why I'll do so, even if there are still doubts." The older ran her fingers through her hair, her eyebrows still knitted together in a protest.

Hyewon gently grabbed Eunbi's hand, her eyes smiling with sincerity. "Thank you."

The older girl shook her head. "It's nothing."

"I owe you a dinner date."

"We should save that for later." Eunbi giggled, her features softening for the first time that night. "We still have to explain to the council why those kids got out of that room or we're all screwed."

"Just tell them the truth — that Chaewon already made the decision before they showed up so there was no interference. You have the recording, right? You can even use me as a witness."

"Of course, I have it."

"All that's left to be done now is to prepare for her." Hyewon grinned behind her mask.

"Hopefully our preparations won't be wasted."

Hyewon cocked her brows at Eunbi's words. "Oh trust me, that girl won't go down without a fight. Do prepare yourself when she wakes up."

"Why?" The older girl inquired while busily looking around the street, searching their darned car which they parked a few blocks away from the scene earlier.

Her eyes shortly landed on a black sedan by the street which made her mutter a small 'oh there it is.' but Hyewon continued walking towards the car without answering Eunbi.

"Hey, you haven't answered my question yet, Kang Hyewon."

"It's because that might just awaken within her again." The taller girl smiled before cheekily entering the car and sitting on the driver's seat. "By the way, I think you forgot that I'm no longer a Kang."

"Whatever you say, Kwon Hyewon. I swear to the gods you'll be the death of me." Eunbi rolled her eyes as she immediately followed and sat on the shotgun seat. "Also, what do you mean by that?"