Invisible Strings (VERY SLOW UPDATES)

Chapter Three

The mother and daughter moment was interrupted when Seokkyung and Seokhoon pulled Rona away so they can enjoy the party with their classmates. Yoonhee looked at the three blend in with the crowd with a smile on her face. She realized she wasn't alone and that a certain brunette is still staring daggers at her. She turn around to face Suryeon, the older woman crossed her arms.

"Are you angry with me too?" She asked nervously.

Suryeon stared at her for a while, she noticed the bags under her eyes and how her body was slumped. She looks very tired. She looked away from her and walked away. She felt a fire building inside her, she needs to chill.

Yoonhee was left dumbfounded, the older woman never treated her that way. She got scared all of a sudden. A lot of things was running through her mind. She thinks of all the possibilities on why would Suryeon ignore her like that, she would be more relieved if the older woman scolded her like what her daughter did.

She felt dizzy all of a sudden, she went to an empty table and sat there. Her eyelids felt heavy and tiredness is beginning to consume her whole body. Without realizing it, the redhead fell asleep. What she didn't know is that Suryeon is watching her from afar, tears pooling in her eyes.

"Why does she always overwork herself..." The brunette whispered to herself.

Yoonhee woke up at the sound of music blaring. She looked around and tried to recall where she is and then it hit her, she fell asleep in a freaking party. She immediately pull her make up kit out to fix herself. Just how tired is she to fall asleep in this place? She looked at her wrist watch to check the time, she thinks she slept for half an hour. A waiter came by to her table and asked her if she wanted some drinks, she looked at all the choices she has and realizes all of them are alcoholic drinks.

"No thanks, I'm fine." She politely declined the offer.

Suddenly, she remembered Suryeon and how their last conversation went. She wondered where the older woman has gone. She stood up to search for her, but the place was too huge and cramped with people, students and parents alike. Still, she didn't stopped searching. She needs to talk to her or she will lose her mind trying to guess why the other woman treated her like that, it was so unlike her.

She's sure she had searched every nook and cranny of the event hall of hera palace but she still can't see her, she's beginning to worry. She thought of asking the twins and Rona but she doesn't want them to panick as well. She went out of the event hall to see if Suryeon might've went out too. She didn't stopped looking until she reached the balcony of the floor. They weren't many people here as it was already midnight, she saw some couples stargazing but the place is mostly quiet. Joo Dantae is a horrible man, but she got to give credit where it's due, she can't deny that hera palace is beautiful. How can someone similar to a monster create something so beautiful? Sometimes she can't understand how life and human works. She was pulled out of her thoughts when a woman in a white cocktail dress caught her eye, she was staring at the night sky.

Yoonhee slowly approached her, but she stopped midway to stare at her beauty. She never fails to take her breath away. She took her place beside her and cleared her throat. The older woman jolted, she didn't noticed her presence as she was too busy admiring the view.

"Why are you out here?" She asked, trying to start the conversation.

"Getting some air to calm myself." Suryeon finally faced her, she can't tell if she's still angry but her face doesn't scream 'i'm happy to see you' either, she can't read her.

"Can you answer my question back there?" The redhead asked, referring to their discontinued conversation at the party. Suryeon folded her arms at her and raised an eyebrow.

"What do you think my answer is?" She challenged her. Yoonhee was getting frustrated with her, she can't fathom why the older woman keeps on making her guess.

"Well I guess you are since you'd never treated me that way." She said folding her arms too, if Suryeon wants to argue, then she'll argue with her, two can play at this game.

"It's obvious that you're angry with me, what I want to know now is why." She demanded. Suryeon laughed sarcastically before she answered the question.

"Isn't it obvious? You had us worrying for you, all kinds of scenario went through my head when Rona told me you weren't answering her calls." Suryeon said, annoyance was evident in her voice.

"You're overreacting, I'm fine and nothing bad happened to me. Let it go." The older woman clenched her jaw, she can't believe how insensitive the redhead's statement is.

"If you think we're safe just because those people are in jail, I'd like you to rethink about that again." Yoonhee sighed, she knew that too. Those people are powerful and anytime they can fall into danger. She looked at Suryeon, her eyes are glistening due to the tears that are forming in her eyes. The younger girl approach her and took her right hand in hers.

"Unnie... I'm sorry. I was reckless, I'll never do it again, I promise." She said as she caress the back of her hand with her thumb. Suryeon looked away and wiped the tears that were threatening to fall with her other hand. She looked back at the younger woman, she was also in tears as well.

"Don't do it again, I can't lose you too." Her voice was barely above a whisper. The redhead was taken aback, she knew the older woman was worried but she didn't think she was thinking of losing her. She just nodded in response, she was lost for words. She moved closer by her side and stared at the sky, the moon was full and the stars are scattered everywhere. It was a beautiful view. Suryeon copied what she did and stared at the night sky. They stayed like that for a while, enjoying the night breeze and the calmness of the surroundings. The redhead's yawning disturbed their peaceful moment, she's starting to feel exhausted again. The taller woman look at her in concern.

"You should rest, you overworked yourself again."

The shorter woman was about to open her mouth in protest when Suryeon dragged her to the elevator. Yoonhee noticed that the taller woman entered the wrong floor.

"Why are we going to the penthouse, my unit is on the 45th floor." She pointed out but Suryeon ignored her and continue staring straight ahead.