Chapter 31: Living Together
There was a knock on the door.
Who could that be?
She slowly pushed herself up the mattress uncomfortable and stood up straight holding her back as she wobbles towards the door like a penguin with a book about natural birth in her other hand.
There were people in her apartment to retrieve her.
"Are you Kang Choon Hee?" asked one of the men.
"Yes. Who's asking?" She responded.
"We need you to come with us right now."
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International Airport
There were many passengers coming in and others leaving with constant movements from both people and plans. After clearing through the airport terminal there was a clear view of the sky as he inhales for the first time after vising his mother in New York for her birthday and gifted her the most extravagant necklace.
The few days on his trip, it has given him time to come to terms with situations and the next steps of his life.
The private chauffeur held the car door opened for him and lowered their head.
He took the keys and climbed into the front seat then looked out the preview mirror and watched them handle his luggage with care and put them into the trunk.
When they closed the trunk the drove off.
Incoming call
It shows on the touch screen of the radio.
He clicked the button on the Bluetooth piece in his ear the part pressed slightly into the er canal and comes with a removable small tip.
"Mr. Kim we just retrieved the packages and are on our way to the Civil Bureau as you asked."
He slightly chuckled," Assistant Jimin decided to stay in New York for a few more days there is no need to be secretive."
"Yes, sir."
"I will be there in a few minutes."
Approximately 45 minutes he arrived at the destination and saw her standing at the front of the building in looking lost. He got out of the car and approached her.
"It seems like you did not put up much of a fight."
"Do you know how unnecessary it was to get a whole bunch of men to pull me out of my house? Do you know how frightening it was? How come you did not call me and we could have just met up somewhere instead of making me stand here for all most an hour." Choon Hee was frustrated, and the temperature outside have started to drop she did not have the proper clothing attire on. When they took her from her apartment, she did not have enough time to grab a jacket or a scarf. She was not in the mood for a pleasant conversation.
"Do you not realize where we are?"
"Oh, I'm not stupid. I know exactly where we are, and I have no intentions of marrying you—Everything about it is wrong we only agreed to live together for a short amount of time and to co-parent the remainder of the children's lives."
"I'm taking ownership and accepting responsibilities for my behavior, and I also hold myself accountable for the actions. It is not just your fault and I think that we should be in a partnership for the children's sake. Thinking about their future and background it is possible for them to get accepted into prestigious schools and an excellent college. Other children and adults will not judge them and there is less chance that they will be picked on.
She did not want that to happen because of her own selfish reason and desires.
From a stupid night, she wanted to at least do something right for her children.
While ceremony and celebrations are the most memorable parts of the wedding, the document legally binds the two of them together.
It was official with the marriage certificate as proof.
She sighs.
"Are you hungry? Do you want to get something to eat?" He questioned.
"Sure."
"Is there anything you are craving in particular?"
"Buckwheat noodles."
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The restaurant was elegant a dimly lit space filled with two-seater tables, a piano, a bar, and an entire wall of a fish tank.
They sat in a booth and ordered from the menu.
"Starting today you will be moving into my house?"
"What about my apartment lease, the contract?"
"I will handle it so do not stress over it."
"But what about my clothes? I left them there."
"You could not fit them anymore, anyways-- We can always buy you more clothes that are replaceable"
" But—"
The waiter arrived and interrupted the conversation.
The waiter served the items that the couple ordered.
She slurped the bucket of noodles with her chopsticks.
She loves the hearty and slightly chewy with a dedicated earthy, nutty flavor. It's refreshing when served with a dipping sauce.
He watched for a few minutes then spoke.
"I am generous enough to give you the department store back and the wedding will be in a few days, in secret. Obviously, it would ruin my reputation and caused a lot of publicity if people find out about our relationship. Especially, my parents. I will figure out something in the future."
He wondered about what he could do to prevent Assistant Jimin from finding out and came up with a couple of ideas.
"Oh, how generous of you." She says sarcastically and remembered the sole reason of why he bought her department store in the first place. She tries to continue her emotions and wanted to move past the ill feelings that she had once had towards him.
She did not object to the idea and thought of how her family would react to such disappointing news.
Marrying a widower.
" Alright."
Once the two finished up they headed to his mansion.
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He dismissed the servants from the mansion earlier for no witnesses.
The black car pulled in front of the mansion. Both entered the mansion.
One of the worse things about being pregnant
"Where's the bathroom?"
"Upstairs go straight and take a left turn."
Those stairs were too much and she was easily out of breath.
Should've worked out during the pregnancy
She followed the instructions and just when she was walking toward the bathroom. She notices one of the doors was not shut as it slowly creaked open.
She peeked and her heart drop to her stomach after seeing the bedroom seeing a large photo of Dam-Bi. She entered the room
After two hours, he realized that she has not returned then he looked down at his watch checking the time.
"What is taking her so long? Does it really take pregnant women this long to use the bathroom? Wait—What is she fell? " She ran up stairs then saw that his door was opened.
He marched into the room and grab her by the hand and yelled." You are not allowed to enter this room!" and he yanked her out.
"I'm sorry." She apologized and was slightly scared.
"You are sleeping in the guest room day the hall." He pointed out and could not believe that he let his anger get the best of him. He saw the tears in her eyes when she snatched her want away and stormed into her assigned room and closed the door.
"What did I do? She was the one in the wrong for entering my room without my permission?"
He searched on the internet and found out that pregnant women are extremely emotional.
Whatever the mothers feel the baby does too. It's important for the mother to relax. Stress can cause harm and difficulties in the pregnancy.
"What should I do to cheer her up?... Dessert? But shouldn't she be full"
He did not know what she liked, and the chef was not here anymore. The bakeries are closed at this time of night then he walked to the nearest convenience store.
He knocked on the door and when it opened, he apologized.
"I'm sorry for yelling at you I do not mean to upset you or the babies if there is anything that you need then just let me know. I know I was not the majority of your pregnancy, but I promise to make up for the lost time. I will learn to be patient with you, but I expect the same from you." He said and then handed her a bag of snacks and instant meals from the convenience store just in case she is craving something to eat in the middle of the night.
"Thank you." She smiles then suddenly she felt intense pressure. "Ouch!"
He started to panic." What happened? Are you going into labor?"
"What? No! —It's the baby."" She slightly let out a painful laugh then grab his hand and place it on her stomach near the belly button so he could feel the baby kicking.
"This is your father—" She said and looked up at him." If you want to say something they can hear you."
He felt this weird tingling sensation in his chest and quickly removed his hand.
"Goodnight, Kang Choon Hee." He says and then walked into his bedroom as the door shut.