It's Always You

Chapter 59

Freen was busy in her room when Nam knocked on the door.

Freen looked up. "Can I?" Nam asked as she stepped inside.

"Come in," Freen replied.

"Sorry! Because of me, she’s upset with you," Nam said, looking apologetic.

"It’s not like that. She’ll be okay," Freen replied calmly.

"Did she eat anything?" Nam asked.

"Nam, stop worrying about her. She’s just a kid. I’ll talk to her," Freen reassured her.

"What about her appointment?" Nam asked.

"It’s around 11 tomorrow. I’ll take her with me. Can you handle things at the office?" Freen requested.

"I will," Nam agreed and then hugged Freen.

***

The next day, Love sat in silence throughout the drive. Freen kept glancing at her, concerned.

"Princess," Freen finally broke the silence.

Love didn’t respond.

"Okay, I apologize," Freen said, trying again.

Love turned to look at her.

"Princess, Nam really cares for you. She thought you’d be surprised and happy about going to the park," Freen explained.

"I’m not," Love replied in a stiff tone.

"Princess, you’ve been so rude lately," Freen said, glancing at her.

"I’m not! You people make me rude," Love retorted.

"Where did you learn to talk like this?" Freen asked, pulling the car over and looking at her.

"From you!" Love said, pointing her finger at Freen.

Freen sighed. "Okay, what do I need to do now to make it up to you?"

"I need to meet Becky! And you need to apologize to her," Love demanded.

"Apologize for what?" Freen asked, confused.

"For yesterday. You taught me that if we commit to something, we shouldn’t skip it. So why did you skip it?" Love asked, her tone firm.

"I know, Dada, you don’t like Becky," Love added.

"Princess, I don't  like anyone except your mama," Freen replied gently.

"Dada and Nam don’t like Becky," Love insisted repeatedly.

Freen was surprised by Love’s attitude towards Becky.

"You know, she’s really sweet to me. She’s just like me! Even she doesn’t have a mama," Love said.

"How do you know that?" Freen asked, curious.

"She’s my friend, Dada," Love replied confidently.

Freen sighed. "Love, please stop talking about Becky. Okay, from now on, we won’t plan anything without telling you. Nam is really upset. Do you know how much she loves you?" Freen said, trying to shift the focus.

"So, will you take me to meet Becky after the check-up?" Love asked, her tone softening.

Freen nodded. Seeing this, Love jumped with joy, her excitement lighting up the car.