"I guess he is… and that is a lot of milk," I note, finally done with the diaper change.
"Hello… meet Tae's milk factory," Somi jokes, and we both laugh.
Handing the baby to her, I start clearing the table. I gather the pump and its accessories and make my way to the kitchen, placing the milk bags in the freezer for later use. Mingyu and Joshua have practically moved in since we returned from the hospital and are currently preparing dinner.
"You okay, Lu?" Joshua asks, and I stride over to him, planting a quick kiss on his cheek.
"Yep! Done feeding Mr. Smiggles, and he's with his momma now. I'm on maid duties, cleaning up," I announce, eliciting a chuckle from Mingyu as he stirs the contents in the pot.
"I'd leave you two now. Happy cooking," I cheerfully bid them farewell, giving Joshua's butt a playful squeeze. He looks at me wide-eyed, and I toss him a wink as I saunter out of the kitchen to Somi's room.
"So you're both going?" Somi queries as I stand by her dresser mirror, fixing my curls. I catch her eye through the mirror and sigh.
Taking a seat by the dresser, facing her, I reply, "Yes, we are. We leave on the 29th."
"It's really great that your dad decided to give you two a treat, you know. You both need the rest. Just tell him to include Gyu and me for next year's plan. Might just be the time I get to leave Tae with you and Shua and run off with my man," she grins mischievously.
"So you come back with baby number two?" I raise my eyebrows teasingly.
She shrugs and turns to look at Tae, who's making contented sounds on the bed, "He knows, right... that your dad—"
"My father called him. The very next day after Tae was born," I tell her, recalling that phone call that had me biting my nails.
"He did?" Her eyes widen in shock, horror, and surprise.
"He did, Som. He did," I take a deep breath, rubbing my hands together.
"He really means to clear his mess this time. I think he finally realized how much he hurt the both of you," she says, gazing at me with.
The night after Tae was born, my dad had called me and said he wanted to speak with Joshua. My heart started racing immediately he said that and I refused. He begged and said he only wanted to tell him something and meant no harm. I became hot instantly despite the freezing cold. I was scared because Joshua and I hadn't talked about 'That meeting' After much pleading, I gave in and handed the phone over to Joshua. I made to move away but he pulled me closer and held me still. He wanted be to listen to everything my dad wanted to say.
By the end of that call, I was wailing in Joshua's arms. My father apologized to him, admitting he was the one who requested Joshua's removal from the group, thinking he was a distraction to me and the reason my face was all over the media and certainly not for the best news.
Joshua forgave him! He said it didn't matter because they were all tired of being mistreated. The very next day, all the members were called for a brief meeting. The terms of their contracts were reevaluated, agreements were signed to ensure better management and treatment of all the members.
Apparently, my father made a call to PLEDIS, ensuring that things were done favorably for the members. It left me shocked; even Joshua asked what 'dirt' my father had on PLEDIS. But I am grateful for that move.
"I guess he really means to make good this time," I shrug.
"So... you've forgiven him?" She gazes at me intently.
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ONE HEART 4 STRINGS || Joshua ||SVT ff ||18+
Fanfiction"I don't care if it's too early on, but I love you Celine. I love you" he says eyes boring into mine as my heart picks a rhythm. With each passing second, the world seem to be fading away, but not before taking a photo of this moment and etching it...
