Today Irene accompanied Seulgi and his friends shopping at the mall. The initial plan is Mrs. Kang who will go with them but the elders have to attend events at Sooyoung and Yerim’s school. They spend half-day shopping for their stuff. Irene only tailing behind them and sometimes helping them to find the best stuff since they are not good at shopping

They are riding Irene's car because the weather is drizzling when they leave the house earlier. Irene drives for them while the boys sit like passengers in a taxi. They keep teasing Irene like she is their driver

“Eh?” Irene suddenly stop her car as she half-way enter the gate

“What’s wrong noona?” Seulgi asking

Irene's eyes focus on something familiar before them “What is that car doing here?” she mumble but still loud enough for the boys to hear

They looked to the direction where Irene kept her eyes on. A white Mercedes Benz parked in front of the house

“Wow, Mercedes” Wendy eyes sparkle while looking at the car

“Noona, do you know the owner of that car?” Seulgi looking at Irene

Instead of answering Seulgi's question, Irene busy rummaging through her bag then taking out something like a car key. The press the alarm button then the car alarm ring loudly

Irene smirk “That is my car”

The boys gasped “Your car?” ask Moonbyul

“Yep”

The noise stops but not Irene who makes it stop but 2 women run out of the house followed by Kang family. Irene then drove in and parked her car behind the Mercedes. She gets out and the boys also follow suit. She lazily stare at the girls who now looking at her with annoying glare

“What are you two doing here?” she ask straightforwardly

“We come to see you” one of them wiggle her eyebrows

Seulgi stands beside Irene “Noona, who are they?”

“My cousin, Jung Eunji and my friend, Kim Jisoo” Irene introduce them to each other

“Hi, I am Jung Eunji” she introduce herself the another one follow suit with silly smile

“My name is Kim Jisoo” she bow her head

Seulgi shakes hands with the girls followed by Moonbyul and Seungwan. Moonbyul and Seulgi introduce themselves politely but Seungwan is greasy as usual. After shake hand with Jisoo, he shake hand with Eunji

“Hi beautiful, I am Son Seungwan. You can call me mine or my love” Seungwan wink then Seulgi smack his head “Ouch!”

“Behave, stupid!” Seulgi and Moonbyul groan

“Sorry” Seungwan pouting but Eunji chuckle seeing Seungwan antics

“Kids, let talk inside” said Mrs. Kang

They enter the house again then settle at the living room. Mrs. Kang and her daughters serve watermelon juice for them

“When did you two arrive?” Irene questioned the girls. She know they come here for some reason because they will never disturb her getaway without urgent stuff

“We arrived like one hour ago” said Jisoo

“Why do you come with that car?”

“For some reason” Eunji sending eye signal to Irene

Irene immediately understands because that car can only be driven by Eunji since she is Irene’s right-hand woman. She is Irene’s personal assistant and sticks with her 24/7 except when Irene is at home or when she does her personal stuff. Besides that, Eunji is also practically her bodyguard because she is black belt holder in Taekwondo. If Irene is not in the mood to drive to office, Eunji will pick her up with white Mercedes or if Eunji comes with that car that means her arrival is not for nothing, either it is for work reasons or to rescue Irene from the situation that makes her uncomfortable. When Eunji comes, no one can stop Irene from leaving even if the event is important. Only Eunji, Jisoo, Solar and Suho know the meaning of the white Mercedes for Irene.

“Rene, do you all eat already? We already eating with your friends but still save some for all of you” said Mr. Kang

“We ate already, uncle”

“Noona treat us at pizza restaurant” Moonbyul showing off to make Sooyoung and Yerim jealous

“Oppa, don’t make us jealous” Sooyoung glare at Moonbyul

“Well”

“Unnie already packed pizza for both of you. There are 2 pizza boxes in the car. Share with appa and mom” Irene stated then she give the car key to Yerim so they can get it from her car

“Thank you unnie!” the sisters run out to get their pizza

Back to the living room, Eunji speak again after the girls leaving “Unnie, we have something to talk to you…privately”

“Let’s talk in the bedroom” Irene excuse herself then led the girls to the bedroom

………………..

Irene and Eunji sit on the bed edge while Jisoo is on the chair. Jisoo is the first one to talk

“Unnie, we need you in the office now” Jisoo stated

“Something wrong?”

“Nothing wrong but a client from Yeosu sent us a proposal recently. I and Eunji unnie already reviewed the proposal and we were interested to work together with them. However, we need your decision too. We can’t just make decision because this is about big project”

“Marina project?”

“Yes,” Eunji added to Jisoo's statement “I already talked to their representative and they are interested in our work. They trust us to design the building for them. I want to send the file to your email but I don’t want to interrupt your getaway. After the online meeting with them yesterday, I decide to follow you here. If possible, you must go back with us today because tomorrow we have meeting about that project and next day they want to meet with you”

Irene nods her head “Wait, how you know I am here? I never tell Yongsun where I stayed”

Jisoo showing her phone, playfully wiggling the device “GPS tracker~” she cackle “I track the GPS on your car. I just did it yesterday unnie, don’t get me wrong. I am curious where you are located but I never track you before this. I do it because of desperate”

“It’s okay, I’m cool,” Irene sighs. “I also plan to go home sooner because this weekend Seulgi and his friends will move to Seoul. I need to leave before him because I want to check their apartment progress”

“Do they know that you’re our CEO?”

Irene shakes her head “Nope, I will reveal it when they start working. If they know it’s me who hire them, I’m sure they will refuse to accept it”

“Solar unnie also said they behave well and are polite when she talks to them after the interview. She feels comfortable talking to them. Usually boys take advantage when a girl is alone in the same room. Some might flirt but they are not. They do crack a joke but not to extent where they make her uncomfortable” Eunji said

“Yeah, I’m thankful that I met them, especially the Kang family. Everyone makes me happy. They treat me like their own family. Seungwan and Moonbyul also treat me like older sister” said Irene

“Thankfully you met them, unnie. We’re worried if you meet bad people” Jisoo said quietly

Irene hummed “I will pack my clothes then inform them that I will leave today” she take her luggage that she put in the corner of the room

“Unnie, let us pack for you. You go out and talk to them” said Jisoo

“Really? I don’t want to trouble both of you”

“Aishh, don’t act like you never ask us to pack your clothes. Don’t tell me that your bossy habit changed after staying here. If it really happen, I wonder why God not send you here long time ago” Eunji joking around

“Yah, are you two tired of attending me?” Irene playfully glare at them

“Nope, we just shock” said Jisoo “Talk about change, you do change a bit unnie”

“Change?” Irene furrowed her eyebrows

Eunji also scans Irene from head to toe then she squeals “Yah! Bae Joohyun, you gain weight!”

“I know right!” Jisoo exclaimed then both of them laughing heartily

“Aigoo~ this cheeks used to look flat now it’s chubby” Eunji squish Irene cheeks while Jisoo already rolling on the floor laughing her heart out

“Mrs. Kang feed me with delicious foods so I gain weight but still prettier than three of you” Irene said arrogantly

The younger girls rolled their eyes annoyingly “We know we can’t win over original visual”

“Well, I’m gifted with beauty since born”

“Enough, now go out. We want to do our job so we can go back quickly” Jisoo push Irene out of the room while the CEO only laughing

Irene joins the family in the living room. Seungwan and Moonbyul also still gathering with them

“I have something to say”

The people at living room turn their attention to Irene so she continue “I will go home today with Eunji and Jisoo”

“Unnie, can’t wait until this weekend?” Yerim looking at Irene with puppy eyes

“I’m sorry sweetie but my work is calling” Irene patting Yerim head

“We still can meet at Seoul” said Seulgi to his younger sister

Joy say “Yerimie, unnie need to work too”

“Your oppa and unnie is right. You and Sooyoung can visit us during school holiday”

“Okay unnie” Yerim clingy to Irene

“Don’t forget to give us a call once in a while. If you have a problem and need someone to talk with, don’t hesitate to call me. Don’t bottle it up like before” Mrs. Kang said softly

“Okay aunty, I will call you often. You and uncle also can come to my place when you’re free. If you go to Seoul, don’t forget to inform me”

“Sure thing” the elders said happily

“Don’t skip meal too” Mrs. Kang added

“Alright boss”

Moonbyul speak “Noona, thanks a lot for helping us with our interview and accompanying us shopping”

“Not a big deal. I enjoy shopping with you guys even we bickering a lot” Irene said follow by giggle

“We make a big mess at shopping mall” everyone laughing

Jisoo and Eunji come from the bedroom with Irene belonging. The Kang family, Moonbyul and Seungwan walk the girls outside. Irene still chit-chatting with the family while Eunji and Jisoo settle the luggage and bag to the car trunk

“Unnie, shall we go now?” Eunji ask

“Yeah, sure” Irene turned around “Thank you for these 3 weeks. I enjoy my life here to the fullest. I will come again next time when I’m free”

“We’re happy having you here too” Seulgi stare at Irene and smile lovingly

“Oh right” Irene turn around then Eunji give something to her “Seul, use my car when you go to Seoul” she give her car key to Seulgi

Seulgi hesitantly accept it “Appa and umma will drive me to Seoul, noona”

“That doesn’t mean you can’t drive my car”

“But noona…”

Jisoo cut off before Seulgi finish talking “Seulgi-ssi, unnie not accept rejection so just do as she ordered” she said with smile

“Okay then” Seulgi give in

“So, got to go now. Thanks again everyone” Irene bow her head

“Safe journey” they waving their hand

“Call me when you arrive at Seoul” Seulgi said quietly

“Okay” Irene smile sweetly but the family don’t notice their interaction because they busy shake hand with Jisoo and Eunji

Eunji opens the back door for