"Omo, what happen at the entrance? It's kind of jam" Seulgi pointed at the entrance of Platinum building. There are lots of people at the entrance and luxury van parked there

"Is something happen?" Yeri curious as she lean forward

"Do you think we can park there?" Irene squeeze Seulgi arm

"I'm not sure" Seulgi shrugged her shoulder "It's look like there are important people just arrived" she drive slowly to the VIP parking lot but still a bit far then she stop their car

"That is Samuel family!" Wendy exclaimed when she saw Ayden's father come out of the car

"Really?" the girls looked at her

"Yes, that is Mr. Samuel"

"Oh, he look young and resemble Ayden" Joy remarks

"Ayden is carbon copy of him"

After that, a middle-age woman carefully hop down the van wearing red dress that makes her looked gorgeous

"Is that his mom?" Irene pointed at the front

"Yes, she is" Wendy confirmed

"She still gorgeous" Yeri can't believe her eyes as she saw Mrs. Samuel in real life

Following Mrs. Samuel, a tall girl in black suit come out of the van and greets the staff

"That is the group president, Ava Samuel" Wendy stated

"She looked like Ayden oppa the most"

"Female version of Ayden oppa" Joy words bring laughter in the van

"Both her and Ayden resemble their dad while Evelyn look like their mom" Wendy said

Another girl in black dress stand beside Ava and she also greet the staff with bright smile. She looked friendly as she talk a lot with them and sometimes they laughing

"That is another sister?" Irene asked

"Yes, that is Aubrey or Evelyn Samuel. She's the most cheerful and bright in their family. She is our fans"

"Beautiful" Seulgi said unconsciously earning a sharp glare from Irene while the rest gulp down nervously. Feeling someone looking at her, Seulgi turn to her side "What?"

"Unnie, I guess you said the wrong word" said Yeri

"What is it?" Yeri lean forward and whisper to Seulgi ear "Yah Joohyun, it's not what you think" the bear voice trembling in fear

Irene shut her eyes and heave heavy sigh "Sleep on the couch tonight" the leader said firmly make Seulgi speechless while the others at the back giggle until Irene clear her throat and glare at them through rearview mirror make them shut up immediately

Few minutes later, Yoona walk to their car and Seulgi rolled down the window

"Good morning unnie" Seulgi greet with smile despite scary aura running inside their car

"Good morning, how long you guys arrived?"

"Just few minutes ago, is that our boss family?"

"Yes, they just arrived from the airport and will have meeting after this. Ayden told you guys to prepare to meet with them when they visit the studio later"

"Okay unnie" they answer in unison

"That's all for now. You can park your car later after we go upstairs"

"Alright"

"Got to go now, see you later"

"Okay unnie" Seulgi nods her head

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Red Velvet members reading the script for their promotional video when they interrupted by Jessica who burst into studio

"Everybody get ready to meet our boss. They will be here in few minutes"

"Okay Ms. Jung"

Then Jessica walk to the girls table "Hi girls, our boss would like to meet you all after this so get ready"

"Okay unnie"

After few minutes the door open showing Yoona followed by the family behind her. They talk with the staffs for few while. Everyone looked happy signaling they satisfied with the company progress as well as Sam Studio itself. Then they walk to the girls place with excited smile

"Girls, they are coming" Irene whisper to her members

"Okay unnie" everyone stand up to greet the Samuel family

"Mom, pops, sis they are members of Red Velvet and girls, this is my family members" Ayden introduce them to each other

"Hello, we're Red Velvet" they bowed politely

"Nice to meet you all"

"Wendy sweetie, how are you?" Mrs. Samuel asking Wendy

"I'm good mom"

"No hug for me?"

"I forgot" Wendy chuckle and she hugging Mrs. Samuel

"We miss you a lot sweetie"

"I miss you all too" Wendy pull away from the warm embrace

"Don't just hug mama, you should hug us too" Ava said

"Sure thing" Wendy hug the family members while her members happily watching Wendy interaction with Ayden's family

"You're not hugging me?" Ayden asked

"No" they laugh again

"Wendy, your members can talk in English?" Evelyn questioned

"Not really but if you want to talk with them, I can translate"

"Ohh, tell them that we're your fans" Evelyn pointed at her and Ava

"Okay" Wendy speak with her members and they reply happily "They said thanks and it's our honor"

"Great and can you tell Kang Seulgi that I am her fans?" Evelyn squeal

Wendy chuckle "Sure thing" she proceed to tell the bear after that "Sis, she is very happy knowing that you're her fans" the bear also flashing happy smile to Evelyn

"Can we take picture?"

Wendy talked with Seulgi again then turn back to Evelyn "Yes, you can"

"Pops, I can have some fun for a while, right?" Evelyn asking her dad

"Sure, go ahead" Mr. Samuel answer with fatherly smile

"Yes!" Evelyn take out her phone and give to Ayden then she move close to Seulgi as they take picture together while link arm with each other

At the other side, Joy and Yeri looking at each other then exchange glance before looking at Irene who practically glare at Seulgi as sign of jealousy

"Couch will be Seulgi unnie bed from now on" Yeri whisper to Joy

"I think so"

"Seulgi, can we hug?" Evelyn asked then she look at Wendy to translate which the Canadian girl gladly do it

"Okay" Seulgi answer and give a tight hug to Evelyn

"I thought I will never have this chance for life" Evelyn rubbed her chest in happiness after their hug

"You should thank me for that" said Ayden

"Yeah, I'm glad that Platinum Korea works with the girls so that I can meet with them if I come here"

"Good" Ayden laugh

"Ayden, have you arrange our dinner with the girls?" Ava asking her brother

"Yes, Ms. Im does it already. It will be tonight at the restaurant"

"Good"

"Girls, tonight in 7 PM we will have dinner together at the restaurant at Cheongdam. The place where we first meet" Ayden stated

"Yes, Ms. Im informed us earlier" said Irene

"That's good then"

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As expected, Irene ignoring Seulgi for the rest of the day. The members noticed it but nothing they can't do because they never meddle in that couple argument unless they are really needed. Seulgi keep trying to talk with Irene but in the end only receiving glare from the latter

Currently they are on the way to the restaurant to have dinner with Samuel family. Irene sit at the backseat while Wendy take the front seat. The ride is silent along the way to the restaurant. They arrive a bit late from Ayden and his family

"Hello everyone, sorry we're late" Wendy apologize on their behalf

"No worry, we just arrived few minutes ago" said Mr. Samuel

"Have a sit" said Mrs. Samuel

"Alright mom" Wendy signal her members to take their sit. Accidentally Seulgi and Evelyn sit beside each other bringing the cheerful smile from Evelyn every now and then. Irene slightly rolling her eyes in annoyance

"Girls, what is the best menu here?" Ava initiating their talk after they settle on their sit while Wendy translate as usual

"Grilled beef" Yeri said excitedly

"Ox bone soup" Joy added

"Wow, sound delicious, what else?" Mrs. Samuel entertained by the kids antics

"Buckwheat noodle" Yeri said again

"Pork cutlet" Seulgi chirped earning a little squeal from Evelyn who still in fangirl mode. She can't stop adoring Seulgi charm and her smile

"Spicy rice cake" said Irene after she compose herself not to look grumpy in front of Ayden family even their daughter irritating her

"Wow, that's my favorite" said Evelyn

"It is my favorite too" Irene smile to her

"Shall we order now?" Wendy asked

"Sure" said Ayden and his dad

"We're not waiting for Ericson and his girlfriend?" Mrs. Samuel asked

"They will be here shortly" Ayden said

"I thought Eric will not join us" said Wendy

"They are part of family"

"Alright"

Ayden call the waiter and they order their food. While waiting for Eric and Jessica, they talk about random things. Suddenly Mrs. Samuel ask something to Ayden and Wendy

"Sweetie, which one of them that you said same age as our Edith?"

Ayden and Wendy looking at each other then Ayden speak "That one mom. Her name is Kim Yerim. She is the youngest member of their group"

The family attention goes to Yeri who totally clueless "Such a cutie pie"

"She is very outgoing, bright and bubbly like Edith. Since first time I met her, I can see their similarities" Ayden talk while looking at the confused Yeri

"Oppa, is there something wrong with me?" Yeri asked then she's looking at Wendy "Unnie, what they said? Am I doing something wrong"

"They said you're like Ayden younger sister who died few years ago. Her age is same as you"

"Oh, I thought I do something wrong" Yeri pouting

"Don't worry sweetie, you're good girl" Wendy caressed Yeri hair softly

Ayden chuckle seeing Yeri pouting face "Yerimie, you always remind me of my late younger sister. Her name is Agnes Edith Samuel. If she is still alive she will be in your age but unfortunately she died due to sickness"

"Oh oppa, we feel sorry for your family" Joy said

"It's okay" Ayden smile

Running footstep can be heard and they turn to see the person who runs inside the restaurant. It turn out that is Eric who run like he join the competition

"Hey, why are you running?" Ayden asked. Eric not answering her but giving unknown signal while running passed by them "What's wrong with that person?"

Jessica come after that "Hello everyone, sorry we're running late. We stuck on traffic jam when we go home earlier" she bow her head few times

"It's okay Jess, Ayden told us about it already" Mrs. Samuel pats Jessica shoulder

"I still feel bad for making you all wait"

"Don't be, it's not like you do it with purpose" Mr. Samuel give reassurance smile

"Okay uncle"

"Sis, why did Ericson running like a freak earlier? Is someone chasing him?" Ava asked

Jessica sigh "His bladder is full that's make him can't think straight anymore" everyone laugh hearing Jessica answer

"Ericson always has his funny antics" said Mrs. Samuel

"Hope that you can cope with his funny side. His mom complain a lot because Ericson love joking with everyone" Mr. Samuel added

"Sometimes his jokes make me annoying too"

"I used to fight with him because he joke on the wrong time" said Evelyn

"Same goes to me" they laughed again

Few minutes later, Eric come from the toilet "Hello everyone!"

"Hello boy, have a sit" Mr. Samuel said

"Thanks pops and sorry we're late"

"We decide to punish you since you make us wait" Ayden smirk

"Here we go again. Mom, pops, Ayden always bully me since we stay here" Eric whine

"It's him who bullying me a lot along with Wendy" Ayden retort

"I'm not involve in the scene" Wendy cackle

"Joy and Yerim also join them sometimes"

"Oppa, we're not bullying you. It's you who bullying us a lot" Joy and Yeri whining

"Hear that mom. Ayden is at fault" Eric laughing evilly

"You will still get the punishment even it's my fault"

"What punishment?"

"You pay for the food" Ayden laughing after that

"Pops" Eric complain to Mr. Samuel while the father just shake his head while giggle at the kids

"Alright, I will pay for the food but you two must pay it back with 2 things" said Mr. Samuel

"Anything for you pops" the boys said

"First, you two must do the best for our company and make me proud"

"Sure thing, you can count on us"

"Good and next is treat me the best beer in town" Mr. Samuel wink

Ayden and Eric taken aback but their face brightens after that "Sure pops, no problem. We will buy you soju that we love the most" said Ayden

Eric added after that "Irene is the ambassador of that soju. We buy it because we support her"

Irene laugh after Wendy told her what Eric just said "Eric-ssi, thank you for your support" Irene said

"Way to go buddy"

"They used to take picture with human-size of Irene standee at the shop when first time they saw it" Jessica said

"Seriously, unnie?" Seulgi asked in amuse

"Yes, they very excited seeing Irene even they always see her in person. I don't know if they ever take picture with Irene in person"

"No, they never do" Irene shakes her head

"It's not that we not take picture with her but seeing her in standee somehow make us proud because our friend chosen as the ambassador" Ayden reasoning

"True, we're very excited. Not only Irene, we take picture at coca-cola banner that showing Seulgi too" Eric said

"Oppa, you two are funny" Seulgi cackle

"These two are very supportive even they do it in funny way" said Evelyn

"When I excited seeing Joy and Yeri picture at make-up store, it turn out they said I am embarrassing" Jessica glare at the duo. Eric and Ayden just giggle along with the others

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That night, Wendy and Ayden are on the phone

"Baby" – Ayden

"Yes darling" – Wendy

"I actually feel something a bit weird during dinner earlier" – Ayden

"What is it?" – Wendy

"I don't know if it's only me or Irene and Seulgi really not talking with each other. I mean Irene sit beside you while Joy and Yeri between them" – Ayden

"Hmm, I don't know if I should tell you this but unnie is upset because she is jealous of someone" – Wendy

"Jealous of whom?" – Ayden

"Emm, Evelyn" – Wendy

"Why? Am I missed something between them?" – Ayden

"You see that Evelyn so clingy with Seulgi since we met at the studio this morning plus Seulgi compliment that Evelyn is beautiful since first time we saw them at the entrance. Maybe unnie think that Seulgi fall for Evelyn at first sight so she pissed off. Tonight Seulgi sleep on the couch and maybe extent until weeks or months" - Wendy

"Oh my God poor my brother. What to do to help them?" – Ayden

"I don't know. We scare to take any action since it's too personal" – Irene

"Let me think of what to do. I can't let it too long since it involve my sister. I feel bad for them too" – Ayden

"Use your genius brain to think. Maybe unnie can soften a bit after hear something from you" – Wendy

"Hmm, shall I talk to her?" – Ayden

"When?" – Wendy

"Now" – Ayden

"As in, right now? Are you coming?" – Wendy

"On the phone babe, why on earth I come to your dorm at this hour unless you want to sleep with me tonight" – Ayden

"Yah, I don't mean that!" – Wendy

"Haha, alright babe let me talk to her for a while, can I?" – Ayden

"Of course, I will pass this phone to her" – Wendy

"Okay darling, I'm waiting" – Ayden

Wendy goes to Irene room after that and she knocked the door. After few knocks, she got permission to enter

"Unnie? You sleep already?" Wendy sit on the bed edge

"Not yet, why do you come? Do you need anything?" Irene asked after she sit up

"Ayden want to talk to you" Wendy gives her phone to Irene

"Oh, okay"

"I leave both of you here. I'm in my room if you done talking"

"Alright"

After Wendy close the door, Irene pressed the phone to her ear

"Hello Ayden" – Irene

"Hello Rene, am I disturbing you sleep?" – Ayden

"No, I not sleep yet" – Irene

"Are you okay?" – Ayden

"I'm fine. Why do you suddenly want to talk to me? I guess it's urgent since you not pass it through Wendy" – Irene

"I want to apologize for what happen today" – Ayden

"I don't get you" – Irene

"It's about my sister and Seulgi. I know my sister so clingy to Seulgi and that scene not pleased you but you don't have to worry, she's not into girl. She will not take away Seulgi from you" – Ayden

"I just feel uneasy seeing them too close to each other" – Irene

"I understand, I will be like that too if someone too closes to Wendy. If you don't trust my sister at least you trust your Seulgi, right? I'm sorry if I meddle in your personal space but I don't want to see you guys giving cold shoulder to each other" – Ayden

"It's fine Ayden, thanks for your concern" – Irene

"No problem Rene. I'm sorry on my sister behalf but she really don't know that Seulgi is you girlfriend. I don't know how to tell her that but one thing I sure is it just a fan reaction towards their favorite celebrity" – Ayden

"I'm sorry too because I let my jealousy take over me and really not professional even this is not first time Seulgi surround by her fans" – Irene

"Sometimes we can't control our feeling. It's okay to jealous but not too much. It's not healthy for relationship. Don't let it break both of you. Breakup is hurt Rene, trust me. It's hurt than twice rejections. I almost lost myself because of that so I don't want any of you experience it" – Ayden

"Yeah, I will do my best for my relationship with Seulgi. I love her so much and I don't want to lose her. Not because of my carelessness" – Irene

"Glad to hear that. I hope the best for both of you" – Ayden

"Same goes to Wendy and you" – Irene

"Thanks Rene" – Ayden

"I guess we should stop now. Maybe Wendy want to sleep" – Irene

"Yeah right, told her to text me later" – Ayden

"Okay, goodnight Ayden" – Irene

"Goodnight Rene" – Ayden

Irene give the phone back to it owner and Wendy is on her bed reading magazine when Irene enter her room

"Here your phone"

"Alright"

"He told you to text him"

"Sure" Wendy nods her head "Is everything okay unnie?"

"Yes, his talk helped me a lot. I'm sorry if I make you all uncomfortable. I just..." Irene slump her shoulder and speechless

Wendy hug their leader sideway "We understand unnie. We just hope you two will reconcile soon. Our group is gloomy when you two fight"

"Okay, I will make it up to her" Irene ruffle Wendy hair

"Way to go unnie" Wendy cheers up

"Thanks Seungwan. You should sleep now. It's late already"

"You too unnie, goodnight"

"Goodnight" Irene turns off the light before she left Wendy room

Irene stop right in front of her room as she think either she should check her girlfriend at the living room or not. After think for a couple of minutes, she decide to break down her ego. When she reach the living room, Seulgi is nowhere to be found. Only her blanket and pillows are on the couch. After that she go to the kitchen but no one is there too

"Where are you bear?" she mutter then she saw a glass door to the balcony is open slightly so she know Seulgi is outside

She opens the door wide and she knows Seulgi noticed her presence due to the sound from the sliding door. The bear sit on the chair with a bottle of soju on her hand and another empty bottle on the table. She not bothers to look at Irene who stands behind her