17 | Swan

 

The sound of the unlocking door made one girl shot up from her bed. She frowns and quickly fixed her hair. But as she expects it could be Yoona, it turns out Yoona's father. A little disappointment of sigh was heard from her, as she slowly approached him. Yet, she was ushered to have her seat on a chair. Complying, she casually pulled the chair and sat down. The old man followed in an instant.

 

"How was Yoona?"

 

Director Im did not answer. He put the folder on top of the table between them. He only stared at her and signal her to open the folder. Tiffany sighed in defeat. She reaches for the folder and open it. She check what's inside until an article caught her attention. She turned to face the old man with another frown.

"How did you guys know I was part of Greenlight?" She asked him.

 

Mr Im crossed his arms as he leaned back to his seat. "Taecyeon. When I saw him shouting your name last night - my suspicions concluded."

 

"And you probably know now why am I part of this group?" Tiffany had a grit of her teeth, quiet afraid what will happen to her.

 

"The article is so wrong - where did you get this?"

 

Tiffany looked down to the article and back to Mr. Im. He was calm, yet he can see his seriousness. "I've seen it." She gulped. "I've seen it with my own two eyes. I was 15 when they killed my parents."

 

"How?" Mr. Im somehow got interest on what Tiffany believes.

 

Tiffany couldn't hold back and let a sing tear drops in the corner of her eyes, remembering that nightmare of her life.

 

Flashback..

 

She was in the room that time - doing on her homework when she suddenly heard a loud gun shots outside. She rushed out and saw her mother on the floor, shot on her arm. Her father is standing, pointing a gun towards an unknown person. It shocked her what is happening in the living room, while she's upstairs.

 

No, actually two persons - after another one emerge from the kitchen. They're wearing a mask. One is smaller with the other one. She bet, they're man and a woman.

 

"Appa!" She shouted, trembling in fear.

 

But before her father could turn to her, that tall man grab her father's neck and her father fight with him.

 

"Run away Fany-ah!!!" Her father screamed.

 

She can't take what is happening, so she quickly run back to her room, locking it right away.

 

BANG.

 

She was startled. She opens the door again, taking a peek. Her father is fighting still with that man, while that woman seems to have killed her mother already. She keeps on wishing she could also fight so she can help her father. But damn, all that she can do is to watch - scared and shaking. What if, they will also kill her? No way.

 

"FANY!!! RUN!!!" again, she heard her father shouting when he loses his balance and drops on the floor. The man keeps on kicking him. "PLEASE!" He begs.

 

But before she could even leave, the man had already shot her father thrice on his chest. She was horrified. Her knees got weaken and she drops on the floor, letting all the tears dropping sadly. She has no more reason to leave the house. She thought it's also her last breath now. Everything seems to crash now in her world. Why would she still keep on living?

 

Soon enough, sirens from a police mobile was heard so loud. That woman and a man left the house so fast. She took the chance and rushed out, checking on her father and mother if they're still alive. 

 

"APPA!!! OMMAAA!!!" Unfortunately, they have already lost their heartbeats. She cried so hard, as she brought their bodies in her embrace.

 

End of Flashback... 

 

"How can you say it's our Agents - Mr. and Mrs. Seo?" Director Im continued, after he heard Tiffany's side story.

 

Tiffany wipe her tears away as she breathlessly answered, "I've seen two dog tags necklaces in the crime scene. It has their names." She intensely looked back at Director Im. "Now tell me it wasn't your Agents."

 

"When did this happened?" 

 

"The night after an that explosion." Tiffany's voice cracked, as she quietly sobs. Remembering that nightmare of her life is just too hard for her. Even though it has been years. It was still so fresh in her memory. She barely could take it.

 

Director Im nodded. "The explosion that happened in a hotel. Are you talking about that?"

 

"Yes." Tiffany nodded. She has no clue why Director Im is bringing it to the topic.

 

"Your parents did it."

 

Tiffany has no more words to say as she continue to cry rather. She looked down and shamelessly crying in front of Mr. Im. It's just too hard to talk now. When all that she can see in her mind are the dead bodies of her parents.

 

"One of the reasons why they blasted it was because... Agent Seo's are on that building. They killed Seohyun's parents rather than her parents killing your parents." Director Im informed, though it's also hard for him to remember losing two great friends. "So that means, they died before your parents died. I don't think they could kill them when they already left first, right?"

 

Tiffany looked back at Mr. Im with wide eyes. "THAT'S NOT TRUE!" yet, she still believes what she saw. "SEOHYUN'S PARENTS KILLED MY PARENTS! THEY'RE THE REASON OF ALL THESE!" she roared, arguing back.

 

Director Im quickly pressed the button under the table, which alerted to two agents outside the room. They entered and grabbed Tiffany in both arms, before she could do anything to him.

 

Mr. Im then left the room, as Yoona also exited another room, which is just next to Tiffany's. The doe-eyed girl had been watching and listening on the next room, that she herself can't say a single word - totally speechless with what she found out.

 

"Let her calm first before you enter next." Director Im suggested.

 

"Appa, she wants to kill Seohyun." Yoona sighed, sadly. Hearing Tiffany's voice still echoing inside, made her feel so bad.

 

"I know. But I have now a question in my head - Who was the two persons that pretend it was Seohyun's parents that killed her parents."

 

"Is her parents part of any group, Appa?" Yoona also asked back, as she also have a theory it might be just a plan. "Greenlight, perhaps?"

 

"They're not. But I know there are old members of Greenlight. That sound interesting Yoona. There's a possibility that Tiffany was just deceived. So she would hate the late parents of Seohyun. Okay, I'll ask Hyo and Agent Choi to investigate about this Greenlight history." Mr. Im briefly smiled at his daughter and patted her shoulder before leaving.

 

"Wait - Appa!" Yoona called out loud.

 

He stopped on his tracks. "Hmm?"

 

"I can enter anytime I want, right?" Asks Yoona politely.

 

"Yep. Just make sure she's already calm."

 

"Thank You."

 

"Oh, send my regards to Agent Seo. I can wait to see her back later."

 

"Yeah, Sure Appa."

 

With that, Mr. Im resumes walking back to his office. Yoona on the other hand returned to the next room. The wall in Tiffany's room is basically a window in the room - where she can clearly see what is happening inside. Tiffany was still crying, but she is not violently moving anymore. She let out a heavy sigh, doesn't really like what is happening to Tiffany. Yes, she hated her for betraying her and the Agency, but she's not the type of person that will hate a person entirely. She knows the girl is only doing it because of her bad past. Though a big mistake, she understands it.

 

"Fany-ah, I hope you believe us." She mutters, couldn't take her eyes off of the girl. Just then, she heard her phone ringing under her pocket. She fished it out casually and raised a brow when she find out it's Krystal. Clearing , she pressed the call button and answered the phone call. "Krystal? What's up?"

 

[This isn't Krystal.]

 

Yoona smiled upon recognizing the caller. "Seobabes. Did you get my fruits?" She asks, as she decided to leave the room and continue the conversation outside.

 

[Yes. What's with the notebook invitation, eh? Are you planning evil?]

 

"What?" Yoona chuckles. "Asking you for a date is evil for you? That offends me, Huh."

 

[Evil of sweetness! I know what you are thinking Im Yoona! Geez, what am I going to do with you so you will stop being so sweet?]

 

Yoona's lips formed into a smirk. "Let's have a romantic date tonight."

 

[Isn't my love not sweet for you?]

 

"Eh?" Yoona was blank for a couple of seconds until she realized it. She smiled and continue, "How... Yeah, of course. It always made me giddy every time I remind myself you love me more than just a friend. But... What I am talking about-"

 

[This is so silly. Well, See you tonight then.] Seohyun giggles on the other line.

 

"I'm picking you up in the hospital!" Yoona reminded strongly.

 

[No need. I know you are busy there. Just see me at my apartment. Oh, How's my brother?]

 

"He's good. I haven't actually talk to him. I was suppose to but he got suddenly called by the higher directors. Um, still busy about Greenlight. They're trying to locate their hideout. Wait, don't think about it first. You relax and rest. Understood?"

 

[I just can't help not to. I have still my responsibilities in the Agency. I have to go back soon. Probably tomorrow again.]

 

"No, listen. The doctor have said you have to rest for at least 3 days. So that's likely next week. Since it's weekend tomorrow. Just follow the doctor, Please? For a complete recovery Seobabes." Yoona insisted. She couldn't stress Seohyun right away. It would be a bad idea for her condition right now.

 

[Aigoo, Fine. I want to rest after all. The stress in the Agency is really freaking me out. Just one more push, I could end up going crazy. You too. Don't pressure yourself about the bomb as well. Let your brain relax. Don't stress yourself about the Greenlight as well. I know you too well, Im Yoona.]

 

"I know what I am doing, Seobabes. And yes, I am doing it." Yoona lied. Except for the Greenlight, she's trying to remember the bomb as well. She doesn't know what is happening that she can't remember it, but she hoped sooner or later, she'll get to remember everything about the bomb.

 

[Okay. I can't wait tonight, Yoongbabes. I'll see you okay? hehe. I love you~]

 

"What do you want me to reply?" Yoona playfully asked.

 

[You're no fun.]

 

The call suddenly was ended, causing for Yoona to chuckle momentarily. She quickly called her back and sweetly whispered to the phone, "I... love... you. Yoongbabes loves Seobabes. And Seobabes loves Yoongbabes. I love you, mwah." She then hang it up, before she could embarrass herself. Just then, an agent passes at her, which made her compose herself. She sighed in relief and tap her cheeks a lot of times. Going back to the room, she can see Tiffany is now calm. She's having her lunch. "Should I enter now?" And that made her wonder if it's gonna be okay now if she'll enter and talk with Tiffany. She looks so calm now, yet, the sadness was still there. "Poor Fany."

 

 

Hospital

 

 

Giving back the phone to the younger agent, Seohyun returned her seat to the couch. 

 

Krystal stared at her teasingly. "What was that Unnie?"

 

"What?" Seohyun quizzically asked back the younger girl.

 

"I've heard it."

 

"Eh? What did you hear?" Though slowly she's understanding Krystal's words, Seohyun choose to be innocent.

 

"Obviously you said... Aish, never mind. I know you guys are together now after all. Kyaaaa I feel so giddy inside. You two are so sweet to each other." Krystal giggles as she headed to the water dispenser and pour herself with a glass of water.

 

Seohyun sighed. "Can you keep it to yourself first?" 

 

"Hmm? Oh, No problem Unnie. I know the rules in the Agency anyway. But you know what? There's no need for that. I think Director Im have already have an idea that there's something going on between the two of you." Krystal replied first before taking few gulps of water.

 

"How can you say he knows?" Seohyun's brows creased.

 

Casually, Krystal took her seat back across the older girl. "Last night, He also monitored the mission right?"

 

"Yeah? I didn't seem to remember I heard her voice."

 

"In the Fashion event. He speaks up."

 

Seohyun paused, thinking over what she had probably forgotten. When it hit her head, she snap a finger. "Ah, Yeah. He did once. So he had been monitoring?" Exclaimed her, realizing that Yoona kissed her on thr backstage last night. It made her cheeks slowly reddening.

 

"He saw everything including his daughter's cheesiness towards you, Unnie." Krystal cheekily added, earning a groan from Seohyun. "See? He surely knows it already."

 

"This is Yoona's fault. How could she do it without thinking there are a lot of people monitoring? Aish." Seohyun literally ruffles her hair but eventually fixed it when she saw Krystal laughing. She sighed, pouting in defeat.

 

"Don't worry, Director Im likes you for his daughter. Kya, Unnie - what's with Yoona Unnie and you like her?" Krystal couldn't hold the giddiness inside her chest. She's interested to know.

 

"You want an honest answer?"

 

"Sure. Spill it out."

 

Seohyun take a couple of seconds of silence before she answers, "She's not a funny person."

 

"Huh? I don't understand. Yoona Unnie is sure funny at times." Krystal couldn't agree. "You know, when she does things so adorable and sweet."

 

"That's why she's not funny. Because she's sweet, she's so romantic, serious, cute, caring, thoughtful and I can say, cool as well. And above all, her heart. I love her because she has a kind heart, and she always makes me smile... literally happy." Minus the times that I don't know her real feelings yet. In Seohyun's mind also, smiling at the young agent.

 

"I just realized." Krystal smiled sheepishly.

 

"Let's not talk about that. I'm interested what happened to Tiffany. I noticed Yoona is not sharing about her after the encounter last night. Is she really okay now? I'm not satisfied with Yoona's answer earlier." Seohyun changed the topic, the moment her mind crosses about the girl.

 

"Oh, She hasn't shared she's under SMART's custody?" Krystal innocently informed.

 

"Costudy? Why would she stay in the Agency?" Curiosity plastered in Seohyun's face. 

 

"She's part of Greenlight, Unnie."

 

Seohyun had to pause, as she let the information sync to her brain. After a while, she has to asked the girl again. "Did you just said She's part of Greenlight?"

 

"Yep."

 

"How?" Seohyun confusedly exclaimed.

 

"Um, I don't have so much information yet - but base on Director Im, he knew it when he caught Taecyeon calling Tiffany. I guess when all of you three called for Miss Hwang." Krystal shared, doesn't have any clue why the older Agent reacted that way.

 

"Y-Yeah... I do... seem to remember Taecyeon also called Tiffany. Oh God, so she's that unknown member of Greenlight?" Seohyun couldn't still believe. She clenched her jaw and formed into a fist when she realized she had been fooling Yoona as well. "Damn, so she and Luna... they planned this out." mutters her, feeling her blood boiling. "How could she do this to Yoona? I thought she love her as well? I thought she's a good person?"

 

"Omo, Unnie. What is happening? Please, calm down, Unnie." Krystal panics, as she can see the older girl's nose is also flaring in anger. She was about to reach for her arm but the girl ignored her and picked up a strawberry on the plate on top of the coffee table. She eat it in one go, as she keeps on mumbling stuffs she can not understand. But still, she can see her eyebrows connecting, which still means she is mad. Mad of Tiffany? "Unnie, I'm sorry - but please just forget about what I told you. I did not expect you will be like this."

 

Seohyun closes her eyes and breath in deeply and out... before she open her eyes again, staring back to the concern friend. "You want some Krys?" She suddenly thought of offering the strawberry.

 

"Are you okay now?" Krystal asked worriedly instead. It's a good thing that she doesn't react violently if she's mad.

 

"Why would I be okay if knew someone betrayed my girlfriend? I can't forgive Tiffany on this." Seohyun once again bite on the strawberry. She's not planning to rush, but she's sure she's not going to just quiet if she will see her personally again. After all the years Yoona spent with her, it was just a lie? She feels like she's also fooled by Tiffany. Coz she thought she will take care of her best friend if she do like her back - but turns out not?

 

"Aigoo, Agent Im will surely scold me on this. I shouldn't have told you." Krystal got nervous. She might be the reason of any fight between Yoona and Seohyun.

 

"No, it's okay Krys. I am not telling Yoona you told me. I ask you after all. And thanks to you, I already know Tiffany's intention for Yoona." Seohyun says, seriously. 

 

Shrugging, the younger agent decided to eat the strawberry on the plate as well. She has no more anything to say after all. But she can't still help it and get worry. She saw how the older girl's face change from calm to mad. It's scary. 

 

"Minhyuk, does he know about this also?"

 

"Except you, we all know it since last night." Krystal lowly replied, sighing.

 

"Everyone in the Agency?" 

 

The younger girl of the two nodded, munching momentarily with her strawberry.

 

"Heol. So only me is clueless." Seohyun mumbled. What is in Yoona's head that she is not sharing this to me? Does she think I will fight with Tiffany? Aigoo, she still cares for her. Of course~ She audibly sigh thinking about it.

 

"Well, not now anymore." Krystal her lips before opening her phone. But before she could even check her messages, Seohyun snatched it. The girl put it on the side. "Why Unnie?"

 

"Help me."

 

"What - help you?"

 

"Help me get into the bathroom. I'm suddenly feeling like peeing. hehe." Seohyun embarrassingly reasoned. Since then, she heard about the truth about Tiffany, she felt her wound on her right leg aching. She thought she needed a support to walk on the bathroom.

 

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