I sigh. That is true. Father and son alike, both like simple and uncomplicated clothes.
I see Hajun reach for the hat hanging in front of him. He plays with it then he walks towards the exit carrying the hat.
"Hajun where are you going? Just put the hat here!" I said.
Hajun just babbles as he keep walks. Baekmyo follows behind while asking for the hat from Hajun. I watchs from afar, a little worried. Hajun is walking fast enough but not really strong yet. I'm afraid he will fall.
"Hajun, don't take it out it will ring!" Baekmyo said in a patient tone.
Hajun keep walking towards the door and right, when he passes the exit the device installed on the door immediately rang because the hat Hajun brought had not been paid for, there is still the seal.
I see from afar Hajun panick and go back inside. Then he wept for fear of the sound. Baekmyo takes the hat and carries Hajun into the shop again.
I smile a little holding back laughter
As I step out of my office building, my cellphone pierces the silence with its ringing tone. I glance at the screen, noticing my boss's name flashing. Quickly, I answer, "Hello?" "Lee Yongju, get here now!" Designer Joe barked gruffly. "But... it's lunchtime," I replied hesitantly. "You've got a pressing issue with the President Director! Move, now!" she urged impatiently. "What's going on?" I asked, alarm rising in my voice. "Just get here, now!" she snapped, her tone icy and urgent. I sigh, feeling pressured. "Fine, I'm coming." As the call drops, I spin around and sprint back to the HK Group building, despite lunchtime being far from over. My frustration boils over — Designer Joe constantly disrupts my breaks for trivialities. Doesn't she know I'm starving? Why must she prioritize this minor issue now? What's the real emergency? -o0o- I sit uncomfortably across from President Byun and his wife, Mrs. Byun, in Designer Joe's office. Their piercing stares unsettle m
As I gaze at him, a wave of frustration washes over me. "It's all about his looks, isn't it? Sickening," I mutter under my breath. Baekhoon's eyes narrow, his brow furrowed in concern. "What's wrong?" he asked, oblivious to my inner turmoil. I force a weak smile, desperate to conceal my true feelings. "Nothing," I lie, trying to brush it off. "Okay. Finish your meal quickly!" he urged, unaware of the conflict raging within me. I exhale sharply, relief momentarily calming my nerves. As I breathe a sigh of relief that my snide comment went unnoticed, Baekhoon's icy gaze meets mine, his expression a mask of indifference. He seems almost inhuman, devoid of emotions. He's like a being devoid of feelings, not even human, I think to myself. His demeanor is infuriating, making me wonder if he's truly capable of empathy. "What's wrong?" he asked, his voice devoid of warmth, sending shivers down my spine. I roll my eyes in exasperation. "Hey, aren't you supposed to take me to my wedd
A sly smile spreads across my face as the plan unfolds in my mind. I consider myself clever enough to pull it off. All I need to do is convincingly feign affection for Baekhoon in public. Can I convincingly play the part? "You're absolutely beaming, aren't you? Your smile's about to split your face. Be careful." Baekhoon's sudden appearance in the bridal suite catches me off guard, his tailored tuxedo accentuating his chiseled physique. Stunned, I momentarily forget my composure. Baekhoon's dashing appearance in his tailored tuxedo leaves me breathless. "I thought the earth swallowed you whole," I retort, attempting to conceal my surprise. His unexpected arrival, poised and unfaltering, catches me off guard – no hesitation, no escape. "Ms. Lee Yongju, I'm surprised you have the audacity to involve yourself with people like us. Outside these walls, predators lurk, ready to pounce. You have ten minutes to reconsider. Think carefully! If you change your mind, I'll ensure your safe
"Oh, Ma’am, good morning. Sorry to startle you," That woman said warmly, her smile radiating kindness. "No, no... but you..." I trailed off, confusion etched on my face. Her expression turned apologetic. "I'm Yoo Minmin, the housekeeper. You can call me Auntie Yoo or something. I'm so sorry I wasn't here to welcome you yesterday; I had to visit my hometown. I returned late, missing your arrival." "I thought Baekhoon and I were the only ones here," I admitted, still perplexed. Auntie Yoo nodded graciously. "I work part-time, Ma’am, from morning till afternoon. Would you like breakfast now?" "I'll help Auntie Yoo first," I said. "But, Ma’am..." she trails off. "Why not? I genuinely want to help. You're shouldering the burden of cleaning this enormous mansion alone – it must be exhausting. Let me assist you, Auntie Yoo." Auntie Yoo's reluctance fades, and she nods. She lets me join her in the kitchen, where I struggle to keep up. Though cooking isn't my forte, I manage to
“Aish, my natural beauty shines since birth," I muttered unintentionally. "Lee Yongju!" One of them calls out, startling me. Did she hear me? "What are you saying?" she asked, narrowing his eyes. My heart races, a chill runs down my spine. Am I caught? "Uh, nothing. I'm just chatting with my friend," I stammer, holding up my phone as evidence. "Hey, Yongju, do you know about our President Director's son's wife?" She looks eager to gossip. "Um... yeah, I know, haha," I said awkwardly. "Aren't you heartbroken?" You don't know who Byun Baekhoon's wife is? The beautiful woman you accused of having plastic surgery is standing right in front of you! “Why would I be heartbroken? Hahaha,” I reply with a forced laugh. “You’re always so boring, Yongju.” “I don’t care, sorry.” “Oh, it’s tragic. The whole country’s heartbroken since Byun Baekhoon got married,” one of them quips. Is Baekhoon's popularity so immense that his wedding left the whole nation heartbroken? Unreal
Merely half a day’s work has left me utterly drained. The relentless cycle of sweeping, mopping, and polishing seems endless. Though I’m not the one physically toiling, my muscles sympathize with the exhaustion. This colossal building demands constant attention, its pristine floors and sparkling surfaces a testament to the tireless efforts behind the scenes. Yet, some people seem oblivious, traipsing in with dirty shoes and deliberately scuffing the floor as I sweep, as if assuming I’m their personal shoe cleaner. The audacity is staggering. "Yongju!" My partner chimed in. "Yeah?" I responded lazily. "Designer Joe wants to see you in her office," she said matter-of-factly. I groaned inwardly. "Great, what's this about?" I hastily abandon my task and sprint upstairs, destined for my former boss’s domain. Memories of the design department flood my mind – the hum of my computer, the gentle spin of my chair, and the creative chaos that once fueled my passion. I reach the door,
"Baekhoon! You're Bastard! Damn!" I yell, my eyes blazing with uncontrollable fury, my finger jabbing accusations at his icy face. I continue screaming, desperately defending myself as the two security guards drag me out of the room. But who will listen to the cries of a lowly janitor like me? A crowd gathers outside the CEO's office, their curious gazes fixed on me. Instead of offering help, they whisper among themselves, reveling in my misery. Who dares challenge the CEO's authority to aid someone like me? It's better to suffer in silence. -o0o- I lie awake, past midnight, anxiously pacing outside Baekhoon's room, awaiting his return. My mind races with worry, not for his well-being, but for my own fate. Whether he lives or dies is of no consequence — resolving my predicament is all that matters. My hands itch to throttle him. Where has he gone? Why hasn't he returned? Now, nearing 3:00 a.m., exhaustion consumes me. Two cups of coffee can't fight the sleepiness. Frustration
Baekhoon's obsessive fans won't leave me alone, constantly harassing me at the office. It's a personal issue between Baekhoon and me, so — why do they feel entitled to take revenge on me? Their relentless actions fuel my frustration, testing my patience. Don't they know we're husband and wife? I'm tempted to confront them, to scream the truth in their faces and put an end to this madness. But I must restrain myself, swallowing my anger to avoid escalating the situation. "Yongju, grab three cups of coffee for the design department!" Soohe, one of the gossiper, ordered, kicking the broom I held. Making coffee wasn't part of my job, but the more I gave in, the more they'd demand. "Can't you wait until I finish my work?" I replied. Soohe's eyes narrow. "Yongju, we were once colleagues, but now you're beneath me. Do you dare defy my orders?" I stand firm. "Ask someone else, Soohe." Soohe's smirk falters. "Fine, I won't force you." Soohe stalks off, her heels clicking defiantly
I sigh. That is true. Father and son alike, both like simple and uncomplicated clothes. I see Hajun reach for the hat hanging in front of him. He plays with it then he walks towards the exit carrying the hat. "Hajun where are you going? Just put the hat here!" I said. Hajun just babbles as he keep walks. Baekmyo follows behind while asking for the hat from Hajun. I watchs from afar, a little worried. Hajun is walking fast enough but not really strong yet. I'm afraid he will fall. "Hajun, don't take it out it will ring!" Baekmyo said in a patient tone. Hajun keep walking towards the door and right, when he passes the exit the device installed on the door immediately rang because the hat Hajun brought had not been paid for, there is still the seal. I see from afar Hajun panick and go back inside. Then he wept for fear of the sound. Baekmyo takes the hat and carries Hajun into the shop again. I smile a little holding back laughter
After leaving the salon, Baekmyo takes me to lunch at a restaurant. He invites me to eat well. I feel today is my lucky day. Baekmyo really served me. I feel like a queen. After feeding, Hajun fell asleep. Earlier he had defecated and luckily we were already at the restaurant and the restaurant has baby care facilities. I put Hajun in the stroller beside me then started eating my food. "Where are we going after this?" Baekmyo asked. "I think we should just go home. I didn't bring much change of clothes for Hajun." "Okay, it's up to you." I devour my food voraciously. I don't know if it's because I'm hungry or if the food tastes good to me. Baekmyo watches me with a smile on his lips. I know he likes to watch me eat well. He said it was something cute. Though I ate like a hungry lion, I don't know which side he was looking at so thought it was cute. "Is the food good?" Baekmyo asked as he put a slice of meat on top of my rice.
"It's up to you what you want to do there. Think of it as a gift from me. You need to take care of yourself." "Is that true?" "Yes." "Oppa, I love you!" I said happily even though my voice is drowned by Baekmyo's embrace. "You, at this rate just said you love me," he sneered. "You say that to Hajun more often. Almost every second you say it." "Do not exaggerate!" my murmur. I know Baekmyo didn't mean it. I hug Baekmyo back. He always pays attention to me. Even if it's just a small attention, it's often. My love does not decrease, in fact it increases every day. "Sorry, I didn't pay much attention to you. You almost became a zombie because you didn't have time to take care of yourself," Baekmyo said. "What's that bad?" "No, you're still beautiful in my eyes. Uh... I think I'm the one who loves you more." "I love you more." "No, I'm the one who loves you the most." "Then love me as
Three months have passed. It's true what people say, if you have a baby, your sleep time will be reduced. Time for yourself will be greatly reduced. That's right. Very true. Sometimes I'm tired and sometimes I'm happy. Tired of when the little one cries and asks to be carried, not to mention that I have to do homework. It's nice, when I feel like I'm back in childhood. Invite him to play, joke. Even though he can't speak yet and can only roll there, roll here, but my Hajun can already laugh. His motor skills are developing. Really, I love my Hajun. "I thought you only loved Hajun," Baekmyo begin to protest. It is always like that when he felt it was unfair to him. Even though I've tried my best to be fair to these two men I love. Hajun and Baekmyo. But... it can't be denied, ever since Hajun is there, I put Hajun first. "Oh, I love you both," I evaded, I don't want Baekmyo to be jealous of his own son even though I know he's just kidding. Baek
Now I'm lying in the hospital. My stomach hurts excruciatingly. Baekmyo stands beside me lying down. He looked very worried and scared to see my state like this. Though I just want to give birth, not dying. I'm in the delivery room, I don't know how many hours I've been here. I will give birth to a baby. Happiness and fear become one. Thrilling. It is so thrilling that my heart is about to explode. Luckily Baekmyo had not left for the office, after seeing me in pain he immediately took me to the hospital. Now he's here with me. Holds my hand and gives me a reassuring smile. Occasionally kissing my hand and looking at me with love. I can tell he is no less nervous than me, his face like a confused person. "It's okay, everything will be fine," he whispered reassuringly. "I love you." Baekmyo looked like he is about to cry, but he tries to hold it in. Behind this pain, there is a burning feeling that fills my chest. This is what it feels like to gi
"Oppa... what's wrong with you? Why do you call me like that?" At this rate Shela looks like a normal human. "Haeyeon, you know right? I used to tell you that... love and mate won't go anywhere. We've been through a lot, you should understand that we weren't meant to be together. One day you'll find out. someone you really love," Baekmyo said at length. "Oppa..." "It is not my child and you know very well it is not my child but Hong Kangmin's child. Remember, he loves you very much and you deserve to be loved. So... stop feeling alone. You have many people who love you. There is your mother, your cousin, Hong Kangmin and. .. you see there?" Baekmyo turns to look at me with a smile. "She's one of those people who wants you to be happy. She doesn't hate you. Look, she's standing in this room, do you think she deserves your hate?" I see Shela stares at me for a long time with a calmer expression. She looks confused. Suddenly her tears f
Several months pass. The seasons have changed. I'm eight months pregnant and my stomach has grown. Baekmyo and I have been through a lot. Especially Baekmyo, for about three months he suffered. It's a pain, but it's so funny. Sympathetic pregnancy. It doesn't feel like time has passed quickly. My stomach feels heavier as if I am pocketing something in my stomach. However, my feelings grew extraordinary. Day by day feels more and more thrilling. When we did the USG, the doctor said it was a boy. I can't wait for it. Little Baekmyo, he must be very cute like his father. Today I take Baekmyo somewhere. Actually he balks, but in the end I manage to persuade him. Melting his heart is actually easy, but for that one... it's really hard. Inside the car it is a little... cold. Baekmyo exudes a cold air because he's actually angry I take him to that place. It's nothing, ever since I hear the news... for some reason my heart immediately pinched. Maybe it's because we'r
I arrive downstairs and greet my mother-in-law and hug her. "I'm doing the laundry, Mom," I explained. "laundry? Let your husband do it! You're pregnant, my God!" Sometimes I don't understand. What do people like my mother-in-law feel like? Baekmyo is her biological son, but my mother-in-law always treats me very well. I'm so grateful to have her. "Well, daddy brought a lot of meat! I know you like meat!" Suddenly my father-in-law appeared carrying a lot of carry-ons. "Dad why are you carrying heavy things like this?" I want to help him but my mother-in-law immediately stop me on the grounds that I am pregnant. "Your Dad is still strong!" said my father-in-law with a smile. My father-in-law takes all the packages to the kitchen. I don't know what they carry but... this looks like a month's worth of shopping. "Baekmyo will be home soon, right? Mom will cook for you, you just stay here!" my mother-in-law said. "Mom, how c
"Hah?" I howl in surprise. "I'm pregnant why do you have cravings? Are you delirious?" "Earlier my mother called me and asked how I was. Mother said I had an sympathetic pregnancy. Because of that I was nauseous and even my back hurt. I also have cravings like pregnant people. My father used to experience it when my mother was pregnant with me," he explained with his face still covered by his arms. . I am quiet. That seems to be true, I've heard of that too. But it's also funny if for example Baekmyo has cravings. Even a few days ago we did not notice the signs at all. I thought Baekmyo had a problem at work, but he's in a bad mood because of that? "Now how do you feel?" I asked. "Mixed together." I frown in confusion. "Are you nauseous?" "No." Baekmyo openes his eyes and loweres his arms from his face. He looks at me with a sad look. "I'm going to be a father. I'm going to have other responsibilities besides you." Baekmyo sits up and