“I want to do it here now.”

“…”

“Yeah? To have a baby…”

Because of the rough collision of lips, the words that were not spit out completely penetrated Kanghyun’s mind forcefully.

One day on the sofa, one day in the dining room, one day in the shoe rack.

The newlyweds, engrossed in sharing love regardless of time and place, couldn’t find a helper to manage their spacious house. Kanghyun, who couldn’t tolerate Seoyoon’s difficulties, handled all the tasks alone.

Watching Seoyoon sadly observe Kanghyun, who acted like a full-time housewife, and stubbornly refusing, she pushed his back away and sent him back to work.

Although there were still forces that mocked Kanghyun’s actions, as long as Taeseokgyu fell into the abyss, Kanghyun was inevitably the master of Seowon.

Not long after his return, Kanghyun was appointed as the CEO through a shareholders’ meeting, and the preparation for the board of directors was in full swing.

“You’ve come out.”

Seokwon, who had diligently taken care of the office, greeted Kanghyun amid the stacked boxes.
After opening the door, Seoyoon peeked in behind Kanghyun.

“Hello, Director.”

“Yes, Madam. You came together today?”

“I planned to meet Director Yeonju and go to the department store. But Madam, you seem uncomfortable.”

“We should be clear at work, especially now that you are the CEO.”

Seoyoon, who once diligently worked in the office, smiled with regret as she looked around.

Although Kanghyun said it was okay for her to come to the office as his executive secretary, he didn’t want to create unnecessary gossip as he had to become the CEO after being the construction director.

“Today’s schedule.”

“There’s an issue at the Jamwon construction site. Other executives visited last week, but it seems difficult to have a smooth conversation. Since the position of executive director is still vacant, how about the President visits this site only this time?”

Hearing Seokwon’s words, Kanghyun nodded and took Seoyoon’s hand, walking into the office.

“And the inauguration ceremony is scheduled for next month.”

After finishing the remaining reports, Seokwon personally closed the office door.

Kanghyun took a seat on the sofa and placed Seoyoon on his thigh.

“Should I call the director to join us?”

“No, today, I want to walk around comfortably with Director Yeonju.”

“Sure. Buy lots of pretty things and have fun. I’ll visit the site and then we can have dinner together and go home. Is there anything you want to eat?”

“Um, well, I’ll think about it.”

Kanghyun and Seoyoon sat closely together on the sofa and the desk in the office, exchanging affectionate kisses without getting tired.

“Jagi, I’m here!”

“Don’t call me that at work.”

“What does it matter? We’re the only ones here. Where’s Seoyoon?”

“She’s inside.”

Suddenly, the thick breath mixed between Kanghyun and Seoyoon dispersed as they heard Yeonju’s voice outside the door. Startled, Kanghyun let go of Seoyoon.

“Now, I have to go.”

Seoyoon, who descended gracefully to the floor, straightened her clothes and greeted.

“I don’t want to send you away.”

Kanghyun, feeling regretful, grabbed Seoyoon’s fingertips as she tried to leave.

Although he knew they couldn’t spend the whole day together, he still wanted to be with her.

He was putting effort into letting Seoyoon go freely, but changing this feeling overnight was impossible.

“In a few hours, I’ll see you. Well, Oppa will be fine alone.”

“Be careful and come back safely. Be careful with the car and people.”

“I will.”

Leaving Kanghyun sitting on the sofa, Seoyoon walked away and waved her hand at the door.

Kanghyun also followed suit, waving his hand to bid her farewell.

Alone in the now-empty office, Kanghyun leaned his head against the sofa backrest and closed his eyes.

Being fine alone.

Although he had bid farewell many times, his heart still swayed right after Seoyoon left.

Will there ever be a day when he can send Seoyoon away without feeling anything?

Indeed.

A self-mixed smile of self-ridicule lingered on Kanghyun’s firmly closed lips.

Following Yeonju, who said she was going to buy Seokwon’s gift, Seoyoon, who was dragged here and there, was captivated by a showcase full of baby clothes.

Not hearing the suggestion to go to another floor, Seoyoon’s legs moved involuntarily.

“Are you preparing for pregnancy?”

“Yes, I’m taking nutritional supplements, and I haven’t used contraception since before marriage.”

Answering Yeonju’s question, Seoyoon received greetings from the staff and looked around the store.

“Really? It’s too early. Well, you’re not young anymore.”

“Wow, this is so cute. Should I buy one?”

Seoyoon, touching tiny baby shoes smaller than her palm and a hat no bigger than a fist, twinkled her eyes.

Yeonju’s muttering about buying such things already didn’t properly reach Seoyoon’s ears.

A white bib dress, a space suit with sleeves and legs, and even clothes to put on a baby who might not even be in the belly yet, her hand kept reaching out.

A friendly smile appeared on the face of the employee who approached the customer, who was busy shopping.

“Ma’am, do you happen to be looking for a specific item?”

“No.”

“Are you giving a gift? What’s the baby’s gender? How old are they? This section is for newborns and dol, and this section is for children over 3 years old.”

“Oh, well…”

Seoyoon, who had unknowingly lowered the rack full of clothes and was looking down at her hand, gave a charming smile.

The result was a collection of pretty and cute things without distinguishing age or gender.

“Someone might think you’re pregnant.”

Yeonju looked at Seoyoon, who had bought not only excessive clothes but also two beloved dolls, and shook her head.

“It might be true.”

“Go over there, what? What don’t you know? Are you pregnant?”

Surprised, Yeonju shook the shopping bag she held in her hands.

“I’m going to try the test today.”

“Why? Why? What symptoms do you have?”

“It’s been more than 2 weeks since I missed my period.”

“Really? But why haven’t you done it yet?”

Yeonju’s mouth opened wide.

“My cycle is not usually regular, so I waited a bit.”

“Does Kanghyun know?”

“Not yet. I’ll let him know if it’s positive.”

Seoyoon stroked her flushed cheek.

As the days passed without menstruation, her expectations grew.

She couldn’t sleep last night, her heart pounding with the decision to try the test.

It was said that expectations led to disappointment, but…

Although she felt a little anxious, blindly buying baby clothes made it feel like there was a baby in her belly.

“Can’t you do it now? Where’s the pharmacy?”

Wide-eyed Yeonju grabbed Seoyoon’s hand.