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Charming (WMatsui)
"Churi, I have told you many times. I don’t want to go!”
"Oh, c’mon Rena! How can you not come to your own company’s first year anniversary after twelve months of fine success? Tell me, Rena!"
Flinching from the loud voice over the other line, Rena pulled her phone away from her ear in reflex. She expected a small and calm call from her close friend after a long day filled with meetings and sponsors, but it was a tad different in Churi’s mind. Rena didn’t want to get any more of her headaches again, but clearly her friend wasn’t helping her that much.
Rena sighed and rubbed her forehead, trying to calm the intense headaches storming her head. She didn’t any of this things to stress her out. All she wanted to lay on the couch, just like she was doing now, and watch television with her foot on the coffee table.
"Do I really need to go?" Rena asked, exasperated. Her legs were still sore, and the constant waves of nausea wasn’t helping her either.
"Of course you need to go! You’re the owner and founder of your own company, for crying out loud. I don’t want people to think that you don’t want people to think that you are dragging your lazy ass just to show up on your company’s-"
"Alright! Fine!" Rena exclaimed, having enough of her friend’s rants. Her world started to spin uncontrollably until she interrupted it. She only wanted Churi to stop talking. "Fine, I’ll go. But you are so treating me lunch the day after!"
Rena heard a giggle from the other line. “Yeah, yeah. Whatever, at least you’ll get to come. Okay, I gotta go now. I’ll text you later, okay? Goodbye~”
Then, there was a click. And the call was over.
Rena groaned in frustration. The many times her friends had dragged her into these kinds of situations. She didn’t understand why her friends won’t get that all she wanted to do was rest? It was one of her unanswered mysteries.
She threw her phone aside, her eyes settling upon the television which was showing a re-run of a late night talkshow. But her mind was somewhere else.
She knew that she was too tired and lazy to come to some event that was only held each year after a commercial success. But she also knew that her friends would drag her to coming. And right now, she doesn’t want to argue with them.
Rena sighed in defeat.
'There goes my weekend.'
~~~
"See, I knew you would come!"
Rena already knew the fact that her closest friend would say that immediately when she spotted her walking down towards the grand hall.
A long, red dress; it was the attire Rena was wearing once she arrived at the anniversary.
She didn’t expexted many people to come, sincr she thought no one would come to an event on a Saturday night. But she guessed she had gotten quite a big sucess for the past twelve months, so maybe it did deserved some sort of celebration. And the celebration was at a grand hall in a five-star hotel.
Rena didn’t know how much time and money did the company used up just to make the event in only a day, but she knew it might’ve taken a lot.
Rena smiled slightly and waved at her friend who was walking towards her. In her opinion, Churi’s dress was also splendid; a dark brown dress that went down over her legs with her hair in wavy forms. She was beautiful, Rena admitted. It was a matter of time before someone fancy her.
"So, how is it going for you?" Churi asked before taking a sip of her wine.
Rena shurgged casualy, and walked towards the nearest buffet table that served the drinks. She picked a glass over hundreds of others and took a small sip of the wine. Grape, Rena thought. Somehow, a very different taste of grape.
"It’s going good, I guess," Rena said, looking around the hall that was filled with many peoples from different companies and also staffs and employees that were invited as well. Rena took another sip of her drink. "A lot of people are congratulating me, though."
"Well, duh. You’re the owner of the company," Churi teased, gently nudging Rena’s shoulder. "Nice dress, by the way. Are you wearing it for… someone special?"
Rena scoffed and rolled her eyes when Churi gave her a look and a playful wink.
"Very funny. I thought you and Airin know that I’m currently not into anyone right now." Rena took another sip of her drink. "Relationships are just a big waste of time."
It was Churi’s turn to roll her eyes. “Whatever you say, Rena. But remember, the time will come…”
Rena turned her towards Churi and raised her eyebrow in confusion. “Time of what?”
Instead of responding, Churi’s eyes lit up and smiled excitedly. She waved her hands in the air to someone out of Rena’s point of view. The pale-skinned girl looked behind her to see who her friend was waving to. Her eyes fell upon Airin, sitting on one of the white-clothed tables not so far from the two girls were standing.
"I’ll tell you later, Rena. I gotta go meet Airin first. Bye!"
And with that, Rena was left on her own.
Rena sighed. She began to play around with the glass of wine on her hand, her attention not really full on her surroundings. She wanted someone to accompany her, or at least, talk to her for a good amount of time so this so-called ‘anniversary event’ won’t be such a boring event. But again, she was ditched.
She didn’t really liked the event anyway. It was too crowded and loud, that type of environment doesn’t really suit her very well.
Rena was about to go ahead and get herself another drink, when a voice stopped her from doing so.
"Well, it sure is crowded."
Rena expected to be either a half-drunken business who was hitting on every girl around the hall or just another stranger congratulating her. But both of her theories were wrong. The voice she heard was feminine, and not drunk at all.
She turned her head around, and her eyes immediately fell upon onto a fascinating sight.
It was a surprise to find a girl, who’s features were so much younger than her, wearing a suit that was wore by many male visitors of the events. But in Rena’s eyes, it awfully suited the girl she was looking at. Short black hair, soft-looking skin with the most darkest orbs in her eyes. The girl’s lips was tilted slightly onto the side. Her eyes were looking forward towards the ton of people at the hall, as it increased more and more.
In her eyes, the girl looked incredibly handsome. And that was only the appearance.
Rena nodded in agreement on what the girl with black suit had said. “Yeah, it is. I never really expected this much people to come.”
"Why won’t they?" The girl turned her full body towards Rena. She smiled warmly. "You really achieved something big in just a year. That deserves a big celebration, you know. So… congratulations!"
Rena smiled, admiring the girl’s excitement. “Thank you. It really means a lot to me.”
The girl slightly bowed in response, which was a bit weird for Rena.
"Jurina."
"What?" Rena asked, confused.
"My name’s Jurina. What’s yours?" The girl finally admitted her name.
"Rena. Matsui Rena. And you Jurina, are you a little bit young to be working in a company?" Rena wanted to tease the girl a little, just to enlighten the mood.
"I’m 16, and yes I am young to be working in a company." Jurina smirked in confidence when she had made the pale girl in front looking at her, dumbfounded.
Jurina chuckled. In her opinion, Rena looked quite cute when she was shocked.
"Well, I guess we should find a place to sit." And with that, the young girl walked away trying to find an empty table for the two of them. While dragging a still shocked Rena in her hand.
~~~
"Aren’t you supposed to be in high school, Jurina?"
The two young girls had found a perfect spot for them to talk, a table on the the second floor that overlooked the grand hall which was crowded by many guests and workers alike who were invited to the event. Rena still didn’t know how did her co-workers set up an event this big. It must’ve been pretty hard to invite so many people like this, Rena thought deeply. She made a mental note to thank her co-workers afterwards.
The two girls decided to get something to eat, since both of their stomaches has not yet been filled for quite awhile. They stopped by the buffet and get as much food as they wanted that will satisfy their hungry mouths.
Jurina took a sip of her glass of water before responding Rena’s question.
"I do attend high school, but I also work during weekends and after school if I have the time. It was actually my parents’ company, but now I inherited it."
Rena nodded, eating her food that was half finished. She asked again with her mouth full, “Oh really? Why is that?”
"Oh, my parents died in a car accicent a few months ago."
The sentence nearly made Rena choked on her food. She quickly drink her glass of water, letting the food slowly descending to her stomach. Once she finally calmed down, she glances at Jurina. The young girl seemed to be just fine, as she quietly ate her food in good manners. No signs of sadness, neither a frown.
Rena seemed confused at first. But instantly felt sorry for Jurina. She was just an ordinary high school girl who was pulled into the adult world after the deaths of her parents. Rena regretted a thousand times for asking her such question.
"I’m so sorry… I didn’t meant to ask you…"
Jurina smiled and shook her head. “No, it’s fine Rena-chan. I’m used to being asked like that. I’m not griefing anymore, which is good though,” Jurina drank her glass before continuing. “In fact, I think it’s not good to grief for so long. If you are still griefing over someone’s death, that means you aren’t ready to let them go. So, I didn’t grief anymore. And look how happy I am now!”
Rena looked at Jurina in bewildered. She had never met a girl young as her so wise and… so mature. As if, she was already an adult. A very charming and wise adult who acted very mature. It was shocking, really. But it was a good kind of shock.
'Her smile. And her dimples,' Rena thought. 'I have never met anyone so.. different than her. And by the looks of it, she's not faking her happiness.'
Rena smiled. She continued to eat her food as she continued to thought of Jurina and how much she admired her. Slowly at first, and all at once.
"I guess I shouldnt’ve judged you, Jurina…"
Rena didn’t realized she had said her thoughts aloud just enough for Jurina to hear.
"Judged me by what, Rena-chan?"
Rena looked up from her plate and to Jurina, who was giving her a questioning look. The young girl had just finished eating her food, while Rena’s plate was still full. But she was too full to eat another bite.
"Well… It’s just that, you look like you’re just talking to me only for showing off your charms and getting me into bed."
Just as the words left Rena’s mouth, the young girl flinched, her face showing signs of hurt and discomfort. She clenched her fists tightly. Rena already knew that Jurina was offended by her words.
Just when Rena was about to apologize, she was interrupted.
"Yeah, I get that a lot…"
Rena was left in shock. She didn’t expected Jurina to get the same comment by anyone else.
"Ever since my parents died, I was homeschooled. I didn’t have the energy to go to my actual school. My so-called friends quickly forgot about me, so I was friendless. And every time I tried to make friends or simply just talk to anyone, they all thought of the same thing as you did; trying to get them into bed with me, even thought I’m not trying to…" Jurina explained, with each and every word she said left an ache in her heart.
The older girl couldn’t help but felt guilty.
Guilty of thinking such things about Jurina, Nd guilty because of believing her co-workers words. How Jurina was some sort of playgirl and only tried to talk to somebody whenever she wanted them to have sex with her. She believed in those lies. But right now, she immediately put them aside. Because it was lies all along.
Rena’s hand gently laid itself on top of Jurina’s, giving it a tight squeeze of assurance. Jurina’s eyes looked up and stopped at Rena’s. Their gaze are locked upon each other, and they were lost in both of their admiration for each other.
Jurina smiled sadly, and turned her hand so she was holding Rena’s hand as well, the warmth of it felt like home.
"I’m really sorry…"
Jurina shook her head. She gave the older girl’s hand a tight squeeze.
"There’s no harm done, Rena. After all, I never let these things worry me that much."
Rena only nodded. Though she still felt sorry for the young girl. The girl really suffered a lot in her age.
~~~
"Mou, why didn’t I brough a jacket with me? It’s cold outside!"
"I told you it was a bad idea, Rena-chan."
Both of them had left the event earlier than the given time. Rena didn’t want to be in a room full of people for too long, so she wanted to fo home. Jurina offered to drive her home, much to Rena’s surprise. Even though the older girl insisted that she could go home by taxi, Jurina techincally forced Rena to let her drive her home safely.
It left a warm feeling in Rena’s heart.
And here they were, in the parking lot outside of the large hotel. Rena immediately regretted not bring her jacket since the evenig often gets too cold to handle. And right now, the older girl was shivering violently as she embraced herself trying to preserve the remaining heat from her body.
Jurina, who was looking at Rena the whole time, couldn’t stand her being this cold. So, she slowly took of her black suit and drww it over Rena’s body. Rena was startled at the action, and looked at Jurina in surprise.
When Jurina flashed a charming smile at her, she couldn’t help but blush.
They had finally arrived to Jurina’s car. Acting like a true gentleman, Jurina opened the door for the older girl to enter, whom thanked her for the generous move. The young girl quickly went to the driver’s seat and started the engine.
They buckled their seatbelts and their off to Rena’s house.
After a few minutes of fast driving due tot he empty streets, they had finally reached the residence of Matsui Rena.
Rena unbuckled her seatbelt, and turned to Jurina. She smiled kindly at her before saying, “Thanks for tonight, Jurina. I had really fun time to be honest.”
Jurina smiled and nodded slightly. “I’m glad that you did. I had fun too, Rena-chan.”
Rena got out of the black sedan, and closed the door. Just as she was to turn around towards her house, she heard Jurina calling her out.
"Wait!"
Rena turned around, and looked at Jurina with a questioning look. “Yes, Jurina?”
Jurina was a bit hesitant, but still responded.
"Can I have your number? Or maybe Twitter and Google+… Well, if you want to…"
Rena giggled. She had admired Jurina’s shyness whenever she showed it. These are one of the times.
After writing down on a piece of paper, she handed it to Jurina through the windshiled.
"Don’t be afraid to stalk me anytime." Rena winked, and with that, she turned around and walked into her house.
Jurina was still surprised of how easy it was to ask for the older girl’s number. She expected an imidiate denial, but it looked like she had thought wrong.
She looked down at the paper in her hand. Rena had wrote down her number, Twitter and even her Google+. Though what caught her attention was the messagd below the list.
'Call me whenever you want to meet again~ - Rena-chan'
Jurina chuckled slightly. And turned her head, looking at Rena’s house.
She sighed.
"God damn, she really is something."