Universo parallelo di VELLUTO ROSSO

Episodio 14. Tradimento

Irene

H-hey...

Wendy

Oh... It's you.

Wendy

So, what brings you here?

Irene

You see I... I need your help with something.

Irene felt guilty. Although it's Wendy's duty to fulfill the queen's wishes, Irene felt like asking for a big favor.

Wendy

Sure, what is it?

Irene couldn't take the pressure in so she walked out of the room.

She heads back to where Joy is and asks Joy to go instead.

Joy

Why are you back so soon?

Irene

I can't do this... It's just not right.

Joy

What do you even mean?! It's been years already. And it's not like you did something wrong.

Joy

You just fulfilled your responsibilities as the queen of this kingdom. I'm sure Wendy understands that.

Irene

Even so---

Joy

Let's go. I'll talk to her myself, but you still have to come with me and listen.

Joy drags Irene back inside.

Wendy

What is it that you're here for?

Joy

Uhm, you see... there's a stranger who came to the palace the other day.

Wendy

A stranger?

Joy

Yes. And she's been staying there for 3 days now.

Wendy

3 days? I thought strangers are kicked out of the palace for safety reasons?

Wendy glimpses at Irene's face who's still avoiding eye contact.

Joy

Ahem... That's what I thought also, and that's what I've been saying. But someone out there is being stubborn.

They both fix their eyes on Irene.

Irene

What? I needed a servant.

Joy

There are countless of servants in the palace.

Unconsciously, Wendy gasps.

Wendy

You needed a servant?

Irene

Yes.

Wendy

And you didn't call me in?

Silence came to light with a sudden change of mood.

Wendy

Years ago... I begged you. I begged you to take me back in, even if I have to serve you as a servant and not a friend.

Wendy

It's been years, but I meant that.

Irene

I...

Joy

H-hey, why are you suddenly bringing that up?

Wendy

Is ruling over the Kingdom still that hard? That you can't even afford to make friends?

Joy

Stop it... You already have a job to take care of. She can't make a servant out of you---

Irene

I regret it. If that's what you want to hear, then fine.

Irene

I regret what I did! I know I shouldn't have pushed you away. I shouldn't have turned my back on you.

Irene

I know I did something stupid. I know it was wrong, isolating myself from my people...

Irene

But you... you were my friend.

Irene

So I was hoping that you'd at least understand... But now you're directly throwing arrows at me...

Joy

Stop. Let's not talk about this.

Irene starts to get teary-eyed, but she couldn't bring herself to cry. She didn't know how to feel.

Joy

W-we'll just come back some other time---

Wendy

Betrayal...

Joy

What?

Wendy

You came here for a prediction right? That's my answer to your question.

Wendy

The queen is bound to experience betrayal soon.

Joy

Betrayal? Who...

Irene's tears starts to rush out from her eyes.

Although Joy wanted to ask more, she's left with no choice but to follow Irene who already left.

Without answering Joy's last question, they left Wendy alone.

Wendy

She doesn't even know what's coming her way...