[ACT 17]

Seulgi scratched another date from the calendar she engraved on the tree house. 

Irene was looking behind her.

"It's the day" Seulgi looks at Irene fondly, light hearted and smiled. 

*blink blink*

"You'll find out soon. For now, help me out here."

The two prepared for fruits and dish made from the fish Seulgi caught.

Irene was confused. It looks like Seulgi was heading somewhere.

"Pack, anything you need, we will go hiking today. It's the day I've been waiting for. A month finally has passed since I came here."

The forest was their only way to the mountain and it was so stiff. It won't be easy for the two ladies to carry their stuffs.

It was getting dim already when Irene suddenly tripped behind Seulgi who was guiding the path.

"Ahhh"

Seulgi dropped all she was holding and ran into Irene who's been trying to stand up. She tried to hold Irene's right ankle.

"Ahh" 

"Sorry, does it hurt right here?"

Irene nodded.

"Hop in. We need to reach the mountain's top before the full moon."

Irene hesitated and pushed Seulgi.

"Aahhh, why??" 

She shook her head.

"Please, Irene, I can't just leave you here. I need to see her right now, this is the only chance I have."

As Irene was shaking and insisting to be left, she looked away from Seulgi who was pleading for her to come.

"Look. Can you just let me he