“Since that person won’t be coming anymore, you can play until you’re satisfied.”
“Not coming…? Why?”
“He said he had to move far away. Until now, Dajeong and her brother used to come here every time, but now it’s not possible anymore.”
The strength gradually left the arms that were holding the bag. Come to think of it, there was no guarantee that I could meet him.
For no reason, expecting to meet him, bringing so many madeleines like this.
Taesang blamed himself unnecessarily to forget the rising disappointment.
“I wanted to keep watching Yeongjin grow, but it’s a shame.”
Hyunwoo mumbled softly, tilting his head.
“Her name… is Dajeong?”
“Yeah? Oh, the sister who came with me. Han Dajeong.”
So, it really was Han Dajeong. Taesang chuckled without realizing it. Despite their similar personalities and names, it was too much of a resemblance.
“Why? Do you want to see those kids again?”
“No, it’s not that. Just… I’m disappointed that I can’t hear the performance.”
“Ah… the performance.”
He said slowly, clenching his fist.
“But you’ll hear it again anyway. Young geniuses like Yeongjin will be playing the piano again wherever they go. They might even participate in competitions when they grow a bit more.”
“…Really?”
“Yeah.”
The eyelids that were descending gloomily suddenly shot up. The piano. If I play it again, if I keep playing, wouldn’t there be a day when I can meet him again? A day when I can see that child’s smile again.
Taesang hugged the bag tightly again. The piano, which had felt boring until today, seemed quite interesting from now on.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
On a sunny afternoon, Taesang looked at the clock with a pleasant expression.
Just one hour now. If he endured for just one more hour, he could go home.
Waiting for work to end, or rather, having such a fixed time at all, was unimaginable in the previous lifestyle.
Marriage changed many things.
He started learning to cook to feed Dajeong delicious food, and he brought in a Pomeranian with fluffy fur because Dajeong seemed to like it.
Before he knew it, every nook and cranny of life was filled with colors and textures created by Dajeong. Taesang found it insanely good. Dajeong had perfectly permeated into his life.
Wring, wring.
As he scanned through the remaining documents, his phone rang busy.
‘Dr. Hwang’
Was it because of the examination results?
Seeing the caller, Taesang’s brow slightly furrowed.
Flying is more strenuous on the body than any other task. Therefore, Taesang had nailed down the idea of getting a health checkup every six months even before marriage, and yesterday was the first examination. Taesang answered the call with a stiff face.
“Yes. Dr. Hwang.”
「Taesang, it’s me.」
“Did you get the examination results? Is there anything wrong with my wife?”
I became anxious, wondering if there might be some bad news. Without even exchanging ordinary greetings, Taesang poured out his words like a torrent.
“No, nothing is wrong. Everything is fine. Both you and your wife… very healthy.”
“Ha…”
A long sigh burst out involuntarily. Taesang swept his hair back and leaned his body against the chair back. Somehow, he felt incredibly tired.
“Why does this person worry so much?”
“Just… I was a bit worried. Don’t you know? This is the most challenging time right now.”
Midsummer was the most challenging season for airline employees.
Tight schedules with no room for a needle, a reservation rate exceeding full capacity, overbooking. In all these hardships, Dajeong was not exempt.
Looking at Dajeong, who was exhausted like limp kimchi, Taesang suggested taking a leave of absence or applying for ground duty. However, every time he suggested that, Dajeong just shook her head, saying it was a bit tiring.
Dajeong still loved flying too much.
She packed her bag with an excited face the day before the flight, and as soon as she came home, she stuck a souvenir magnet on the refrigerator. If he asked if she enjoyed being alone so much, Dajeong would smile and say that there was excitement in flying.
Knowing that feeling, seeing that expression, he couldn’t easily tell her to quit.
Taesang let out a deep sigh and cast his gaze out the window. A spacious six-lane road spread out before him, but his heart felt stifled.
“Eh? Did you already know?”
“……?”
“I was careful, thinking you didn’t know yet. Hehe, congratulations. You should be able to take ultrasound pictures next week.”
“Ul-ultrasound…”
For a moment, his ears felt dizzy. If it was ultrasound, it was undoubtedly talking about baby pictures. Taesang stiffened, barely managing to blink his eyes.
Taesang sitting at the office desk. Dressed in a black suit. In the middle of a phone call with a surprised expression.
“Taesang, are you listening?”
“Dajeong… Dajeong is pregnant?”
“Yeah? Oh, didn’t you know? Oh, I blurted it out accidentally. Sorry about that.”
Dr. Hwang apologized, but Taesang couldn’t hear anything. All the sounds just brushed past his ears.
“I-Is it certain?”
Male lead reborn without memories — but he still falls for her.
The person he finds displeasing in this life turns out to be his cherished wife-master in previous life…
Xie Zhi and Fang Xianxing who had known each other for less than three days through a blind date sat in the same car in front of the civil affairs bureau. They had a disagreement and failed to get married.
Xie Zhi immediately took out his phone, slid through his contacts, and randomly selected the next marriage candidate.
The woman snatched his phone and hung up. Looking at his phone wallpaper, she awkwardly changed the subject: “An ancient painting, eh? It looks pretty good, it’s just that the person in the painting looks a bit like me.”
When he heard this, he sarcastically mocked her for being so delusional, completely unaware that, the person in front of him was the reincarnation of Wen Ru, the famous prime minister of Yuan Shun whom he most admired…
The female CEO who doesn’t want to get married with a divorce agreement in hand × The male archaeological researcher who will only get married if he’s sure he can get divorced
