Passive Aggressive: BTOB Peniel

Chapter 18

PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, PART IV
Chapter 18: Off we go

Y U H E E

Have you ever felt like sometimes your job was the only thing that's stable in your life? Everything's kind of a mess but hey, at least, you still have your job, right?

The past several days have been a blur. Before I knew it, it was the day before we part for the island where Chaewon is going to hold the bachelor and bachelorette parties and the wedding ceremony. I've been on a lot of phone calls and meetings, and I liked it because I didn't have time to overthink.

I was working by the kitchen counter that morning during breakfast when Binna stumbled by the sink.

"Eonni, are you okay?" I asked.

"No, my head hurts so bad." She said, opening the medicine cabinet and fumbling for what she needs.

I got up on my feet to help her. I handed her the box and then I poured water on a glass. "What happened? Did you drink?"

She shook her head before popping the pill in her mouth. "No, my head's been acting up lately. Probably just tired.”

“Didn't you get a check-up the other day?”

She turned away, putting the empty glass in the sink. “I had change of plans. I'll get checked up soon.”

"Do you want me to come with you?"

"No, you're so busy. I'll just ask Eunkwang to give me a ride." Binna gulped the water and then she took a deep, deep breath.

"Since when were you getting headaches?"

"Just recently. I think being a night owl is getting to me. I can't be like before, you know. I'm getting old too." She said with a little smile.

"What are you talking about? You're still young."

"But I think I'll be able to relax a little once we're on the island."

Why was everybody around me saying that? I don't think I'll be able to relax at all in the island. There's still so much to do.

"Ah, Chaewon's redemption is the best. I mean, come on, who gives you a free island vacation out of nowhere?" She said, sitting down by the counter where I was working and peeking over the screen. "Designing the wedding?"

I looked at the sketch on my screen. "Well, yeah, what do you think?"

Binna smiled and looked at me. "I think I want you to plan my wedding someday."

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P E N I E L

Ilhoon and Changsub sat in my empty restaurant just after closing. I called both of them over without telling them that they're both coming, so now they're sitting there awkwardly without speaking a word.

I presented them two Italian dishes that I made. "I hope you're both hungry." I said, sitting in front of them and handing them one fork each. "This is classic lasagna. This one is spaghetti alla bolognese."

They wordlessly grabbed their forks and dug in. Changsub got the lasagna while Ilhoon got the spaghetti.

"Guys, please switch later so you can both give me honest comparison of the two." I said, watching them eat like it's not creepy at all.

Changsub finally tasted the lasagna and his eyes widened, taking a double look at me. His face was kinda funny.

Ilhoon kept nodding to himself as he chewed.