The Stray Cat

Chapter 12: New

Sakura marveled at the sight the moment she got out of the hospital. The skies were painted with light strokes of yellow and orange clouds while the sun's harsh glare had already softened. It was quite late in the afternoon and she knows that the day is about to end when she was discharged.

"Unnie, Chaeyeon-unnie says she's here now."

"Alright." She looked back to smile at Minjoo, who was pushing her wheelchair. The doctor had just pocketed her phone inside her coat after speaking with Chaeyeon on the phone.

When a black and luxurious-looking SUV that she couldn't recognize pulled up in front of her, Sakura automatically held the sleeping Wonyoung tighter. It was her maternal instincts kicking. She didn't know why that car pulled up but when the windows rolled down and revealed a smiling Chaeyeon who muttered a soft, "Hey. Let's get you guys inside," she almost immediately threw her a puzzled look.

"I've never seen this car before."

Chaeyeon smiled wryly.

"You see, unnie, Miss CEO right there bought it yesterday so you won't have trouble getting inside the car since she only had coupes to drive." Minjoo chuckled. "Don't be surprised yet. She has something more to show you."

"Hey! Stop exposing me and don't spoil the surprise!" Chaeyeon exclaimed as Sakura eyed her, who just got out of the car to assist her.

Minjoo shrugged while helping Sakura stand up on her feet. "You know, I'd faint if it was me who's to be surprised so as her doctor, I decided to give her a forewarning."

The Japanese squinted her eyes at Chaeyeon as the girl seemingly busied herself with assisting her lover, acting as if she heard nothing.

"What did you do?"

"Watch your head, baby." Chaeyeon softly warned her while using her hand as a cushion for her head in case she bumps it.

On the other hand, Sakura continued staring at her girlfriend with a look of doubt as she very carefully entered the backseat of the newly bought car with their newborn daughter.

"You're really hiding something...."

Chaeyeon laughed nervously before closing the door for her. She grinned at Minjoo, and ruffled the younger's hair then jogged towards the driver's seat to get away from the doctor's narrowed and judging eyes — she just ended up laughing at her unnie's antics anyways.

"Minjoo-ya, don't forget to visit us!" Chaeyeon peeked from the window of the car.

"Alright, alright. I hope there won't be an emergency." The doctor smiled at them. Her worried gaze soon landed on her previous patient who was looking at Wonyoung with loving eyes. "Unnie, don't push yourself too much, okay? It's only been two days since you gave birth so be careful of your wound."

"Yes, ma'am." Sakura smiled.

"Good." Minjoo beamed at the couple. "Take care! See you later!"

"See you later!" Sakura answered back automatically. "Wait, later? What do you mean— Ya! Lee Chaeyeon why did you drive off when I'm not even done talking yet!" Sakura threw a glare at Chaeyeon but melted when she saw her pouting while watching Minjoo laugh out loud from the rear-view mirror.

"Hey, why are you sulking at her?" She laughs.

"She spills too much information."

The older sighed in resignation before chuckling. "If I could, I would've pinched your nose right now. That was quite rude though."

"I know." The younger whispers. "But I'm not sorry."

Soon, serenity occupied their space. Sakura silently observed Chaeyeon while driving, her eyes following every detailed movement of her girlfriend. From how her pretty hands held the wheel leisurely to how her right hand smoothly grabs the shifter. Even the way she sometimes traced the logo of the car — that three-pointed star inside a circle. It was a habit she does when she's completely absorbed with driving, a habit that only Sakura knows. It didn't escape from her eyes. Of course, she also noticed Chaeyeon's puffy cheeks, realizing that her girlfriend still seemed to be pouting even after almost five minutes had passed.