Sommelier stands in a perfect posture and slowly bows in manner. A bottle of medium bodied red wine is on his hand and is ready to be poured. He takes a step closer to the dining table and one by one, he starts professionally filling the Swarovski crystal wine glasses with the liquor. The sommelier bows once again after he is done with his job before finally he excuses himself and leaves the VIP lounge. Hands on the wine glasses, everybody lifts and brings their own glass for a toast. The light and glow of chandeliers fall on clear crystals on the stem of wine glasses and causes a beautiful sparkle effect. Everybody arises from their seat and immediately grandma gives a brief speech and congratulatory for the soon to be husband and wife, then the sound of glasses clinking follows shortly as celebration.

Jimin and Seulgi smile to the rest and take a sip of the red wine. They are both thankful for everybody who wishes them blessedness and happiness. There is only a month left before they are going to tie the knot and it makes them feel nervous and excited at the same time. Grandma recommends a wedding planner and organizer that helped Seojoon and Minyoung. Jimin agrees and he is the one who will contact them personally. He knows how good they are and he believes that they are more than capable to make and execute his and Seulgi's dream wedding in a very short period of time. It's in a rush so surely there will be a lot of hectic schedule and of course it will be chaotic as well but he will appreciate every piece of the process as it will be a memorable once in a life time event.

There is only a pleasant atmosphere inside the room. Everybody is just comfortable with each other and a little touch of alcohol really sets a good mood. They talk and laugh as they are already one big family. There is no sign of awkwardness, even the slightest one. In the middle of conversation, abruptly, Joohyun excuses herself to use the restroom and leaves right away. In a split second, Seulgi notices how pale her sister in law is and question comes to her mind. Is she unhealthy? Yes, inside the restroom next to the lounge, Joohyun stands infront of the mirror as she rests her palms on the edge of sink. She feels sick as all of sudden the nausea arises. She is alright a second ago, but right after the alcohol get through her system, she is not feeling well. She looks at her reflection and she is able to see how pale she is under the makeup. She closes her eyes to control her breathing yet it just invites dizziness to come. She sighs as she is confused as what is happening to her body. After that, without warning, she is hit by an inclination to throw up. Instantaneously, she bends to the sink and drowsily vomit. Something is wrong.

In a hurry, Joohyun returns to the VIP lounge as she realizes she is sick. She takes her seat and immediately comes close to her husband. She whispers at him and tells about what just happens. She gets a look from him and his eyes show worry. He inaudibly asks where is hurt and if she wants to go home first. She hesitates because she doesn't want to ruin the mood, but she also feels like she is about to faint. Eventually, she nods at him even though she terribly feels sorry to Seulgi. Minjae knows what is inside his wife's mind and same, he feels bad for her sister too but his wife looks ill. Then, he politely cuts the conversation and instantly asks permission to leave.

"It looks like Joohyun is sick" Minjae explain. The information makes everybody turns their face to Joohyun. It's obvious, she looks unwell. Everyone in the room understands her situation and agrees that she should leave first. Seola says nothing but she frowns deeply, a sign that she worries for her mother. She slowly gets off from her seat and comes to hug her mother. It touches Joohyun's heart, but at the same time it breaks her apart to see her daughter sad. She comforts her as she says that she will be alright and there is nothing to worry about.

"Minjae-ya, you better bring Joohyun to hospital" Grandma suggests.

"Yes, grandma---" Minjae answers and then turns his face to his father "---I will call the driver to pick you up" He says.

"Hyung, don't worry, I will drive them home" Jimin speaks and gives a nod to reassure.

Minjae nods back and says his gratitude to Jimin. Thereafter, he talks to Seola as he tells her to let her mother go and stay with Seulgi. The good girl obeys and now she sits on her aunt's lap quietly. He then asks his sister to take care and look after Seola as he wants his daughter to avoid hospital as possible. Hearing that, Seola starts frowning and is so near to whine but she calls off once her father gives an explanation. Though she is still young, she understands the condition. In the end, she accepts as she nods a little. He smiles as he stands up to approach her.

"Be a good girl and listen to your aunt, get it?" Minjae says as he caresses Seola's hair gently.

Seola nods again and right after that Minjae comes to Joohyun and helps her to stand up. They both bow and say goodbye before they walk to the grand door. As they leave, grandma calls Mr. Kim and asks him to bring some chocolate candies to console and make Seola feel better. In a few minutes, the sweets are on the table and they draw the little girl's attention. Grandma gives some to her and her eyes twinkle. She prettily thanks the elder and asks her aunt to open the silver wrapper for her. Seulgi smiles as she helps and feeds her niece.

"I like it" Seola mumbles as her mouth full of chocolate.

That is so adorable. Jimin's heart flutters as he is weak for kid and the reality about that kid is sitting comfortably on his fiancé's lap really makes him soft. This view, this picture, Seulgi truly radiates her warm motherly aura and he loves it so much. He then slowly reaches out his hand and ruffles Seola's hair softly. It causes her to turn and when their eyes meet, he makes a funny face and both girls chuckle in a very adorable way. It's heartwarming to know that he is the reason behind that precious smile and laughter.

"Seola-ya, give uncle Jimin one" Seulgi speaks as she hands down the chocolate candy to her niece.

"What a good girl" Jimin praises Seola once she shyly gives him the candy.

"Look at both of you, you look good with kid"

All of sudden, grandma makes a comment which turns Jimin and Seulgi stiff and shock. Even her father approves immediately with a teasing smile. It's a code and yes, they understand and that's why they slightly blush. They don't know how to react, yet they just nervously laugh it off. For grandma, it's not a reaction that she wishes to hear, but it's okay because she knows it's too early to talk about that. She takes it easy and laughs with them, appeasing the pressure and tension. Still, she hopes she could hold her great-grandchild at least once before she leaves this world. For Seulgi's father, he predicts their dodging reaction. It's exactly like what he imagines and he finds it amusing. Though, he hopes he could see his grandchild from his daughter at least once as he has a duty to tell his wife later in heaven.

***

It's a long and tiring night but at the same time it's an enjoyable one. A moment ago, Seulgi and her father decided to leave and go home. They say goodbye and deliver their gratitude for grandma's warm welcome and banquet. Now, they already sit comfortably inside Jimin's car and are on their way to their house. Seulgi sits on the back with Seola on her laps, her eyes are closed but her ears listen closely to her father's conversation with Jimin. It's good and nice to hear them talk and laugh like a friend, making her smiles unconsciously. On the driver seat, Jimin keeps talking about this and that as he sometimes glances and checks his girl from the rearview mirror. He sees her eyes are closed and how her niece starts snuggling on her nape like a baby. He swears, that looks adorably cute.

In the other hand, once Seulgi feels Seola tries to cuddle closer, she just knows that her niece is sleepy. Thereafter, she opens her eyes and instinctively pets Seola's hair to make her asleep. She looks after her as she pulls her into her embrace and with that gentle gesture, her niece slowly falls sound asleep. She smiles softly as she watches her, but the next second it turns into a frown as her father and Jimin laugh quite loud and startle Seola. Her niece jolts and whines but she quickly calms her.

"Gentlemen, please, someone is sleeping here" Seulgi scolds.

"Oh? We're sorry---" Her father speaks as he glances back "---Seulgi-ya, is there any news from your brother about Joohyun?" He continues to ask.

"I ask but there is no response yet" Seulgi explains.

One second later, Seulgi's phone vibrates as it receives a new text from her brother. Minjae tells her to not worry about Joohyun as she is in the right hand now. He also says that he waits for her blood test and once it comes out, he promises he will call her. Hopefully there is nothing serious. As she texts her brother back, Jimin's car turns and enters her house's garden. He stops his car right infront of the main door and helps her father to get out first before he takes Seola from her arms and lends a hand to support her out. For a second, Seulgi is in daze as she witnesses how protective Jimin is when he holds Seola in his embrace. It's hard to resist adoring and admiring him at the moment. She lets herself drowns into her own fantasy but her father cuts it off and brings her back to reality. She shyly smiles as she gets caught and hears him talks. He asks her to show Seola's bedroom to Jimin before her fiancé's hand turns numb. She immediately nods and gives a look to Jimin to follow her then she leads him upstairs. There is only the sound of their footsteps, faint and vague, until one point it stops when they are infront of a door with Seola's soft pink nameplate hanging there.

"Here" Seulgi whispers as she opens the door for Jimin.

Jimin enters Seola's bedroom and looks around. A slight smile appears on his face as he sees how girly the design is. Everything is in pink and white, sweet and soft, it even smells like a mixture of chamomile and honey. In the center, there is a pink princess theme bed with lots of pillows and cushions, truly, this is every little girl's dream bedroom. Thereafter, he approaches the bed and slowly tries to put down Seola, but he fails when Seola starts whining in her sleep with an indication of crying. Instinctively, he pulls her back into his embrace and pats her back gently, calming and quieting her.

"Oh no, Jimin, sometimes she is so clingy when she is sleeping" Seulgi looks sorry as she informs lowly, doesn't want to disturb her niece.

"It's okay---" Jimin smiles sweetly then continues "---can I sit there" He asks as he stares at a white armchair in the corner.

"Of course" Seulgi in flash moves aside to give Jimin way.

Jimin carefully walks there and slowly takes a seat. He leans and comfortably rests his back there. Seola moves slightly but she is still fast asleep. She looks cute and it brings smile to his face. Then, he lifts his face and stares at Seulgi. He softly whispers, asking her to sit on the ottoman beside and accompanying him. She does as he asks and immediately after that, he uses his free hand to take her hand and hold it tightly. He has been longing to have a personal private time with her and this gives him the best feeling ever. He looks at her and sees her smile appears. Truthfully her smile is the most beautiful thing and it incredibly complements her beauty. It's something that he will never get bored or tired of.

"It's a really long day, you must be tired, I'm sorry you need to deal with this" Seulgi talks as she feels guilty that Jimin still needs to look after her niece at this time.

"It's okay, let's just think about one positive thing, I have a lot more time to spend with you" Jimin speaks and his words strangely comfort Seulgi.

"But still, you have work tomorrow" Seulgi frowns cutely.

"Girl, you sound like you don't want me here---" Jimin purposely pretends like he is upset "---then, should I go now?" He continues as he lets her hand go. He starts playfully making pouty lips and acting like a cranky seven years old boy.

"No---" Seulgi shakes her head and chuckles softly as she sees his kissable pouty lips. She comes even closer to Jimin and repeats but he plays hard to get. Her smile grows wider as she enjoys how adorable he is. It's actually easy to put an end into this game, but she still wants to see his sullen and sulky self "---I say no, you shouldn't go" She speaks as she gets narrowed eyes from him. He looks like a scary little kid and because of that, she needs to hold her giggle back. She reaches out her hand to touch his cheek and briefly glances at her niece to make sure that is deep asleep before she closes the gap and sweetly places a quick peck on his lips. The next second, he is already smiling and giggling. It's a game over.

"You know me so well---" Jimin states then immediately pauses "---one more time?" He whispers and teases her as he licks his lips.

"Hmm---" Seulgi raises one of her eyebrow. Now it's her turn to tease Jimin. She slowly licks her lips and bites her lower one as she smirks at him. Damn, he swears, if he is not carrying her niece right now, he already is pinning her on the bed. He secretly throws away that thought and stares at her "You're so mean" He puckers his lips then closes his eyes, trying to get what he wants by ignoring her. It's too tempting to be resisted and she gives in almost immediately. It's not fully her fault, his lips are calling, inviting and drawing her in until she voluntarily comes closer and kisses his lips. Instantly, his lips return the kiss and the next second they amorously share a kiss. A nice and slow one with a lot of low-soft smooch sound. This moment surprisingly feels so intimate for both of them and no one wants to break apart but unfortunately they need to as her phone vibrates.

"Oops, too bad, I need to take the call, it's from my brother" Seulgi says and gives one last peck before she stands up and leaves the room to pick up the call.

"Hm, oppa, why?" Seulgi talks after she closes the door behind.

"Seulgi-ya, is Seola sleeping?" Minjae asks.

"Don't worry oppa, she is sleeping---" Seulgi pauses and smiles when she recalls how cute Seola is with Jimin, they totally resemble a father and a baby koala "---in Jimin's arm and looks like she has no intention to let go" She continues and hears her brother surprise reaction.

"My lord, I will be there real soon, bye" Minjae feels bad to put Jimin into this childcare when he knows that tomorrow is a working day.

"Wait, wait, is eonnie alright?" Seulgi quickly asks before her brother could end the call.

"Ah---" Minjae pauses for a second as he forgets to tell about his wife's condition "---don't worry, Seulgi-ya, she is alright, it's just that she is five weeks pregnant" He finally spills out the big news and across, he hears his sister gasps before squeals in joy.

"Oppa! Congratulation, oh my God, I'm happy to hear that" Seulgi widely smiles as she jumps a little on her place, can't contain her happiness.

Minjae thanks Seulgi and shares his feeling to her. He worries a lot about his wife being sick and he doesn't even expect the result to turn out like this but he is so glad it happens. Heaven just sends another little angel for him and his wife to protect, love and cherish. It's a blessing and they are more than grateful. There will be one member added to the family and he already is curious about the gender. Boy or girl? He hopes a boy so he could play soccer with him and drink alcohol together. He really can't wait for that day to come. He is super enthusiastic and keeps babbling but then he realizes that he talks too much. It's time to end the conversation.

"Seulgi-ya, I need to go now, I'll be there soon" Minjae then hangs up the call.

Seulgi stands still for a while and hugs her phone to show her contentment. After that, she returns to Seola's bedroom and as she approaches, Jimin's eyes follow. Once she is back to her seat, he asks what was she talking about with her brother until causing her to shout like that. He even says that her scream was successfully scaring her niece, making her jolted and whined in sleep. She feels sorry to Seola and she gives a kiss on her niece's head before she tells him that her sister in law is pregnant.

"Really?" Jimin unconsciously raises his tone because of the good news.

"Sshh" Seulgi right away hushes Jimin and inaudibly giggles with him as she sees Seola moves slightly.

"That's really a good news, perhaps we are going to get new nephew" Jimin speaks lowly and sees Seulgi's expression changes.

"We?" Seulgi asks as she raises her eyebrow.

"Yes, it's a 'we', it's going to be our nephew, remember? By the end of next month, there will be no yours or mine, there will only be us" Jimin whispers as he reminds her in the most gentle tone, melting her down.

"Right---" Seulgi halts and smiles at him.

It hits Seulgi again. Next month, she will be Jimin's wife. She will get his last name and prepare to be called Mrs. Park instead of Miss Kang. She is speechless, she is not able to continue her words as she thinks about it. She just keeps smiling at him and lets a comfortable silence falls between them. It's so quiet as there is only the sound of their breathing. Sometimes, he moves his fingers and touches her endearingly, caressing her cheek or stroking her hair, showing his affection. Eyes gaze warmly and it is way more intimate than words can ever be. It's truly true. Slowly, they let their own self drawn into each other's dark orbs, deeper and deeper, until at one point they are lost in there, saying nothing but completely understanding and feeling the love.

***

It's past midnight and the mansion is already quiet. Jimin just arrives, immediately, he enters the dim room and closes the door behind slowly, making a bare minimum sound. He yawns as he proceeds to make his way to his bedroom but he halts when he hears someone calls his name. He turns his head to the source and he is not surprise to see his stepmother there, sitting on the stairs with a half empty bottle of whiskey on her hand. Predictable, he knows that his stepmother is about to bring out a problem and cause trouble.

"Is that true? Your marriage is in the talk?" Hyorin asks.

It's been disturbing Hyorin's mind since she found that rumor from the internet. She had a hard time to fall asleep and she decided to wait and hear the truth. She is nervous and panic. She is so ready to freak out anytime soon as she looks at her stepson who still refuses to answer. It seriously feels terrible. Crazy how she feels like she is cheated on as she doesn't know even a single thing about the family dinner. No invitation for her or her husband and it explains everything. This is her nightmare, both of them begin to lose their position. Now, they are considered and treated like outsiders. This reality is worrying.

"Is that true?" Hyorin repeats.

It's such a bad timing. Jimin is tired and not in a mood to talk with his stepmother but luckily, he is not obligated to answer any of her questions. Just like that, he openly disregards and ignores her as he walks away. It's rude and disrespectful but it's what she deserves. From her side, it seems like he gives no single fuck and it makes her angry. Unavoidably, she starts losing her control and showing her rage.

"Son of a bitch" Hyorin cusses.

Hyorin successfully provokes Jimin as he calls off his step and petrifies on his spot, venomously staring and glaring. He is so ready to attack her with his wrath but he coolly holds back. This is not worth it. She is high and he is a fool if he brawls with a drunk person. He firstly chooses to say nothing and leave, but he changes his mind and decides to give her some suggestion. He approaches her and stops right at the foot of the stairs, standing tall to show who is above who before slightly bending to make eye contact and evilly smirk.

"Listen, you need to behave---" Jimin starts with an intimidating tone "---this won't last forever, soon, you're going to lose money, power, glory, everything" He purposely emphasizes the last word and watches the light on his stepmother's eyes starts disappearing. She looks pathetic but, sorry not sorry, he is not sympathetic towards her at all. He viciously chuckles, mocking and insulting how miserable she is. Eventually, he ends the conversation with a sugar coated threat before he leaves in victory.

"Pitiful, if you're smart, you are going to stay low and enjoy every single thing while it lasts"

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