Morning came, the sun rays from the window hit Irene's face that caused her to wake up. She squinted her eyes as she tried to scan the room she is in. It was a different room. The walls were made of oak wood, the ceiling was well maintained despite that no one has been there for a long time, she stretched her body and felt the texture of the blanket, it was a simple white blanket but it was obviously expensive. Jennie never failed to amaze her, Irene chuckled.
Her stomach growled and she realized that she never had dinner because of the incident last night. Therefore, she stood up and fixed herself and went out her room.
She went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast but was surprised when Lisa was already there, she was done making breakfast for the two of them.
Lisa noticed Irene's presence and she acknowledged it. "Oh you're awake, good morning"
"Good morning"
Lisa gestured Irene to take a sit.
"Well, what do we have here?" said Irene.
"Only what's available, I'm not a good cook so I dare you not to expect much, or even anything" Lisa chuckled.
"It looks great, I'm a good judge of character"
"I hope that also applies on food"
"Lisa, this is literally a pork and beans, bread, and an egg. Stop being dramatic" she chuckled.
Irene took a bite and was surprised on the taste, her reaction was written on her face.
"Well????" asked Lisa.
"It tastes.......... Exactly like how a pork and beans and an egg should taste like"
Both of them laughed and continued eating.
"By the way" said Irene after chewing her food "I went to bed first last night right? And I woke up in the middle of the night but you weren't beside me"
"And?"
"What do you mean and? I'm asking where did you go?"
Lisa laughed at Irene "do you want me to sleep beside you?"
"Of course, I don't want you sleeping on the floor or couch, that's the only comfortable place to sleep"
Lisa laughed again that made Irene annoyed.
"The way you laugh offends me" said Irene.
"Forgive me, Ms Bae. But you are probably not aware"
Irene stared at her and gestured her to continue.
"There are two rooms, the other one is at the back" said Lisa "but, if you insist. Your wish is my command"
Irene's eyebrow met and she squinted. There's room at the back? She asked herself. Feeling embarrassed, she continued to eat not sparing a glance at the woman in front of her.
"Come on" said Lisa "I do not mean it, it was just a joke"
Irene ignored her and continued sulking.
"I apologize, okay? I won't sleep beside you, need not to worry about that"
"But---"
"I am a good person I believe. You can lock your door if you want"
"There's no need for that, but if I may suggest----"
"Oh........ Yes, you can use the bathroom anytime, but we have to fetch water on---"
Irene rolled her eyes.
"What was that? What is behavior?" asked Lisa.
"You're a fool"
"Excuse me?"
"I thought you read a book, you can't even read between the lines"
"Are you mad?"
"Am I?"
"I believe you're the only one who can answer that question, the reason why I am asking"
"You frustrate me" Irene stomped her feet and walked away.
Lisa was stunned. She asked herself if she crossed a line, she tried to keep a boundary so she can gain Irene's trust and she'd be comfortable around her. Lisa regretted what she said, even though the reason was unknown to her.
Lisa stood up and decided to do the chores to give Irene space.
"She did not even finish her breakfast" Lisa sighed.
While doing the dishes her mind wandered on the woman she is with.
Never in her wildest dream she ever thought of being alone with her. Well she has, but certainly not on this circumstance. A predicament. Are we now ousted from the society? Lisa did not care for the people was never fond of her in the first place. But what about Irene? She has her family, everybody loves her, for her intelligence, her charisma, her charm, but most likely her beauty.
The mere thought of Irene being condemned because of her was frightening. Maddening to be precise, how can a society be barbaric on matters that are foreign for them. How can we easily judge people without putting themselves on their shoe. Did it ever occur to them that the feeling that they disguised as fear is actually a disgust. An excuse to hate, it is a hard pill to swallow indeed. The actions that we do should be calculated, the words that we speak should be filtered, and the manner obviously well, fake and practiced.
Now, the present has given us an oppurtunity to live in a reverie, even if it means temporarily. It is the only thing that time can offer.
These thoughts rambled on Lisa's head for quite a while, she sat down on a sofa to think. It had sink in, the happenings on the supposed to be dinner. She and Irene were nearly sent to that nonsense facility. She wondered how could her so called family even decided to do such an outrageous matter. She prayed to whoever there is and thank the anonymous tip that was sent to Jennie
"You seem lost in your thoughts" said Irene, interrupting Lisa's synthesis.
"My apologies, you were saying?"
"I apologise, it was childish of me to act that way. It was shallow and I am embarrassed"
"Likewise. I am.... In fact I lied. There was no room at the back but an abandoned carriage. I do not wish you an unsettling feeling, and jumped into conclusion"
"So you slept in the carriage?"
"Yes, I took a pillow and a blanket with me"
"You must be uncomfortable"
"Well..... it was promising"
The two shared a laugh and decided to put the water under the bridge.
"You should transfer then, the bed is quite spacious and I believe it can fit two people"
Lisa nodded
"By the way, the stock of fiidhere are not spoiled. Jennie must have come here often" said Irene
"Indeed, I just noticed. Well I don't blame her, this place is relaxing" said Lisa "What do you fancy for lunch and dinner madam?"
"Hmmmm, some pork and beans and probably an egg?" Irene chuckled "I should take responsibility of the kitchen, I do not mean to offend you. You did the chores, now it's my turn"
"How thoughtful of you, I must thank you for that. Cooking is certainly not my cup of tea"
Both laugh were interrupted when someone suddenly barged on the door.
"We must leave now, they found out where you two are hiding"
Lisa took initiative and put Irene behind her back. "Who are you? And how did you find this place"
"I have no time for questions, we must leave at once!"
"How could I put my trust on a stranger? You might be my family's errand girl"
"Jennie sent me here, this place was listed on her name and both your families are on their way" said the lady and grabbed the both of them.
"You haven't answered my question, how can I be sure that my family was not the one who sent you here?"
"Take it on Irene, ask her"
"Who is she?" asked Lisa
"S-Seul"