The Angel and The Devil

Speaking Up

Irene's POV

All of them thought that Seugi is a very strong person. They thought that she is a very mysterious person. They thought that she is a play girl without any feelings and like to play and fuck around.

But they are wrong. Seulgi is very emotional and can get hurt easily. She's the softest person that you will encounter. She doesn't play and fuck, but instead she loves the people who surrounds her. I feel it and I'm experiencing all of it.

This past week is bombarded with Seulgi's rape photos. That has been staged as a after sex photo with 'The Devil'. I know that it's affecting Seulgi so much, even if she doesn't want to show it her emotions are getting out.

I want to distance myself from Seulgi because I'm the reason for the exposure of those photos, but she really wants me to stay by her side. She always says that I'm her safe heaven. I'm her healing and strength, Every time that she's with me she felt safe and secure. Yes, I'm an angel for her but I don't want her to continue her suffering I want her to speak up. I want the world to know who she truly is; I want them to know that she is not a bad person.

Seulgi and I are walking side by side aat the hallway. Everyone is staring at us and I know why. Last night photos of me and Seulgi have circulated in a page where couples from our department are secretly taken a photo. The rumors of us dating spread like a wild fire. But to be honest we don't have any label for our relationship, yes we know that we love each other and we would stay by each other side no matter what but we're not together yet. I don't want to force a relationship right now due to the struggles that Seulgi is facing.

We entered the room and to my surprise BM greeted us. "Hey good morning to the new couple." He is so excited because of the news that Seulgi and I are dating.

"Good morning to you too BM but we are not yet a couple." Seulgi answered. Even though I know that there will be a point that we will be in a relationship when Seulgi says those kind of words I still blush and feel the butterflies in my stomach.

"Uh what aa bummer. I thought that you guys are you already dating." He said with a very disappointing tone.

"BM" BM looked at her. "Thank you for believing me even if you don't really know my story."

"Well at the first place I know that you are really kind person. Can I tell you the truth?" BM asked.

"Yes you can."

"I know what have you been through. I accidentally heard it from your ex and her friends. I tried to report it but instead of believing me I got threatened by the police because Tzuyu have connections inside that Police department. I'm very sorry Seulgi I didn't know what to do after that. I tried to convince everyone that I know that you are the polar opposite of what the rumors are saying but it went out of hand." You can feel the guilt in his voice.

Seulgi is shocked on what just she heard. Then she hugged BM. "It's okay. At least you stayed by my side when I'm having a tough time. Thank you for all of those things that you have done for me."

Instead of feeling jealous I felt touched. He's there for her, he tried to help her without Seulgi knowing that. He's not a stranger nor a friend to Seulgi but he chooses to speak up for what's right. There are still people who choose kindness instead of turning blind for their own sake.

"It's okay you don't have to thank me for anything. I didn't do anything big for you." He then patted Seulgi's back.

The class has started Mrs. Lee is discussing some stuff.

"Now moving on. We should also discuss different abuse that may occur in the work place. Anyone who can give an example."

"Verbal, physical and sexual abuse ma'am." Jennie answered.

"Right can you explain the verbal abuse Ms. Kim?"

"If you say something inappropriate or started a rumor against your coworker."

"Ok good how about physical abuse Ms. Bae?"

"If an employer or coworker harm you physically."

"Ok that's correct and for the last one BM."

"It's a combination of the two ma'am. But instead of harming and starting rummors. They are groping, forcing sexual intercourse or catcalling." I can feel that Seulgi is tensing up to the topic. Well who wouldn't be experienced it all.

"If you experienced it or if ever you will experience any kind of abuse Don't hesitate to tell me." Maybe we can ask for help from Mrs. Lee.

"Ma'am I don't like to be impolite but may I ask how can you help the person?" BM asked.

"Oh I have a friend who have a high position in the police force but it doesn't mean their judgement would change just because I am the one who reported it, if your guilty you are guilty no matter what. And also my wife is a lawyer." I can see that Mrs. Lee's group of friend who have the sense of justice.

"Ma'am does the name of your wife is Mrs. Lee Chayeon?" Bm asked, I saw Mrs. Lee blushed. But I think I heard of that name.

"Yes how did you know my Wife's name?"

"oh a few years back then I got interested in law and one of the best lawyers that I've encountered while doing my research is her." Does BM got interested of law because of Seulgis incident

"oh what a surprise that you are interested in law."

After that the class went by. BM signaled us to wait for him, she then talked to Mrs. Lee discussing about something. Maybe He's consulting about the project that Mrs. Lee have given us this morning.

"Irene and Seulgi, Mrs. Lee want to ask you something please come here." BM called us, he is always bright but his facial expression right now is very different. Suddenly my heart is pounding while walking towards them I held Seulgi's hands.

"I heard a little bit of your problem Seulgi. I just want to know if you want to file a case about it. I am not forcing you right now you may think about it. Ill be heading now." But I heard a sob beside me. Seulgi is crying in pain I can sense it.

"I want to file a case against my rapist. I can't take it anymore. I've suffered for 2 years and that's long enough for my silence it's time to speak up."

To be continued