Implode (1/1)
Note:* word – said in Hangul* word – said in English* french word (google trans’ English tans)
As planned, Alice, Eli, Kevin and Kibum left the second house before sunset. It was so quiet on the way to Alice’s home. Few minutes later, Elizabeth sent a message to Alice. There will be feast tonight. The four of you must be there. “Hey.” Alice called up the boys’ attention. “There will be a feast tonight on the heir’s mansion. Elizabeth-eonni said that we must be there.” Alice told them. “Okay.” Kibum said. He was looking outside of the car’s window, but he suddenly noticed Kevin who was just looking on the ground. “Kevin, what’s your problem?” He asked. “I talked to her.” Kevin said with a low voice. “Eh?!” “What did she say?” Kibum asked. Everything that happened between Kevin and Claire suddenly flashed back to him, making him a little bit shaky. “Hey Kevin, are you alright?” Eli asked Kevin. After that, Kevin started to cry. “Whatta, Kevin, what’s happening to you?” Kibum asked Kevin again. xXxXx
Few hours later, the feast at the heir’s mansion started. There were a lot of highly ranked people in the feast. Some were from the richest clans in France and some were the family's close friends. Alice and others went to the feast a little bit late, “I’m sorry, we’re late.” Alice immediately apologized to Elizabeth. “No, it’s okay. Wait, where’s Kevin?” Elizabeth said. “We let him rest for a while. Something bad happened between him and Claire awhile ago.” Alice explained. Evo suddenly came to them. “Oh. You’re late again.” He told Alice. “Shut up, Evo. I have my reason for being late.” Alice told him. “Stop arguing. Evo, entertain Eli and Kibum first. I need to talk to Alice.” Elizabeth said.
Alice told Elizabeth everything that happened. Elizabeth didn’t expect that it will end up like that. She was very disappointed with her younger sister. “So that’s why she’s sticking with Jean-Pierre.” Elizabeth said. “They’re here?” Alice asked. Elizabeth nodded. “We only have two days. I hope a miracle will happen.” Elizabeth said. “Marie Elizabeth, Marie Elizabeth.” Elizabeth’s mother was looking for Elizabeth. “Marie Elizabeth.” She finally found Elizabeth. “Oh, je suis content que tu sois ici, Alice Jacqueline. (Oh, I’m glad you’re here, Alice Jacqueline)” She said with a fake smile. “Claire Évangéline est avec Jean-Pierre. Je suis désolé qu'elle ne pouvait pas vous divertir. (Claire Evangeline is with Jean-Pierre. I’m sorry she couldn’t entertain you)” She added. “Oh, c'est madame bien. Je peux m'en occuper. (Oh, it’s okay madame. I can handle myself)” Alice told her. She also gave her a fake smile. “Eh bien, s'il vous plaît nous en excuser. (Well then, please excuse us)” She and her daughter left Alice. After that, Alice looked for Eli and Kibum. xXxXx
Everyone was enjoying the feast. Some of them were dancing to the music, chit-chatting, eating and many more. While everyone was busy, Claire was sitting on a chair near the other Capulets, watching those pairs who were dancing in the middle. “Puis-je avoir une danse avec vous? (Can I have a dance with you?)” Yves asked her. She accepted it wholeheartedly since her relatives were teasing them. When they started to dance in the middle, the music changed into a slow one, and the lights suddenly dimmed. “What’s your problem?” Claire asked Yves. “What? Is it wrong for me to ask my fiancée for a dance?” Yves teased. “Are they here?” She asked. He nodded. “But someone is not here.” “Who?” “Well, your beloved Kevin Woo.” “Why? Where is he?” “My source said that he was on Veolia’s house.” “So, he’s there.” Claire looked away. “Wait. There’s more.” Yves told her. “Do you know what he's doing there?” He added. “Well, resting, I suppose.” She answered. Yves slowly shook his head. “Then, what?” “Drin- King …?” Claire’s eyes suddenly opened wide after hearing what Yves said. “Sure?” Yves nodded. Then, Claire chuckled. “What’s funny?” Yves asked. “Are you trying to fool me? Kevin doesn’t drink alcoholic drinks.” She told him. “Well, it’s his first time to drink alcohol.” He said. “Confirm it with Elizabeth.” And then, he led her to where Elizabeth was. They pretended that they’re doing something, a little girl thing, in the bathroom. Inside the bathroom, “Good thing you approached me.” Elizabeth told her. “Something happened to Kevin-ssi.” She added. “So, he’s really … drunk?” Elizabeth nodded. “Actually, he’s outside right now.” Claire was very surprised after knowing it. She immediately went outside where Kevin was. When she finally arrived, she saw Kibum, Eli and Alice were assisting Kevin. “What happened?” She asked. “So, you’re still concerned about him.” Eli told Claire. “Eli~!” Alice warned. “Hey Kevin, Kevin!” Claire ignored Eli and Alice and continued to shake Kevin. “Hey! Wake up!” “Hmm …” Kevin murmured. Kevin slowly opened his eyes. “Hmm … Cu … Cu … Le … ir …?” “You stupid, what are you doing here?!” she shouted softly. Kevin ignored what she said and hugged her tight. “Hmm … Cu … Le … ir … … d … do … n’t ... lee … eev …” even though it’s not said clearly, everyone understood what Kevin said. “Sure thing drunks only say the truth.” Elizabeth said. “What should we do?” Alice asked. “We can’t let others see this.” She added. “He’s going to stay with me tonight.” Claire stated, which made everyone surprised. “What are you thinking?!” Alice shouted to her softly. “Let her.” Kibum told them. “Go back inside. I’m going to help her with Kevin.” “Thank you, Kibum-oppa.” Claire said. xXxXx
And so, Claire and Kibum brought Kevin to Claire’s room while the others went back inside the hall. They were lucky everyone was busy with the feast so no one noticed them. As soon as they reached the room, they lay Kevin down into the bed. “Whew.” Both of them reacted. “I’m sorry for the troubles I’m causing you.” Claire said to Kibum. Since her room has a balcony and it was far from the place where the feast is happening, they both went outside to get some fresh air. “So, you have two rooms.” Kibum told her. “huh?” “One here and one on the second house. I was already able to see what’s inside it.” “You saw my room on the second house?” Claire asked Kibum. Kibum nodded. “And I saw something.” “What?” Claire immediately asked. Kibum noticed that she was nervous about it and because of that, he chuckled. “What’s funny?” The mademoiselle asked again. “I already caught you.” Kibum told her and smiled to her. “What do you mean?” Claire looked at him with confusion. Kibum sighed. “I know you love that guy on the bed.” “What?!” “I don’t intend to repeat things, Claire.” Claire sighed. She sat on the floor and leaned on the wall. Kibum sat beside her. “I’m sorry for not telling it earlier.” Claire hugged her knees. She felt guilty because of Kibum. “It’s okay. I can’t control your feelings anyway.” Kibum scratched her head as if he was comforting her. “But I think it’s wrong to suppress your feelings. I mean, it would be better if you tell him.” Kibum said. “It’s of no use, oppa. Even if I tell him that I love him, it won’t change anything.” Claire told him. “I have to be strong just to protect him …” Then, she started to cry. “… from my cruel family. I need to face them alone.” She added. Kibum wiped her tears. “Stop crying, I don’t want you to cry in front of me because of Kevin.” And then he hugged her tightly. “Let’s stay like this for awhile. I want to hug you for the last time.” He said. “Thanks a lot, Kibum-oppa.” And then she hugged him back.
one of my favorite chapter. hohoh.