Hayoung woke up and felt fresh again today. She hang on her bed, recalling one by one happiness that had started to appear in her life again
Her parents had forgiven her
Even though it was a misunderstanding, a huge one, she still felt it was her fault back then. But she was glad everything was clear between her parents and herself
Hayoung took a bath, and went straight to the kitchen. She would go to visit her dad today. She went almost everyday but today was special. Her dad would discharge from the hospital!
Hayoung decided to cook her dad's favourite dish. Chicken stew with dumplings
Hayoung marched towards the kitchen, getting ready to cook. But then she noticed to miss something
Hayoung-Oh man. I'm out of groceries
She tapped her chin, and got an idea. She needed help right now. Hayoung grabbed her cell phone and called Hongseok
Hongseok-Hello
Hayoung-Hongseok, do I bother you?
Hongseok-Arr. No, why?
Hayoung-Are you free? I need help
Hongseok-What kind of help?
Hayoung-I'm out of ingredients to cook chicken stew and dumplings. And the shop is away from my house. Can you help to get me some stuffs?
Hongseok-Arr... It's not like I don't want to help. But I am with a friend right now. Sorry Hayoung
Hayoung-Oh... Re.. Really? Sorry Hongseok
Hongseok-It's okay. I should apologize instead. Sorry
Hayoung-It's okay then. Enjoy your time. Bye
Hongseok-Bye
Hongseok cut off the line. Then he texted someone
To. Sehun
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A message came into Sehun's inbox. It was from Hongseok
From. Hongseok
'Hayoung is out of groceries to cook chicken stew and dumplings. Can you help her out with the groceries? I am out with my friend'
A smirk crossed Sehun's lips
To. Hongseok
Sure. Thanks brother
Sehun jumped off from his bed, took a quick bath and dressed up. He went to the nearest grocery, bought all ingredients that Hayoung might need
Sehun-Thank you
He drove 120 km/h to get to Hayoung's house as soon as possible
Hayoung was about to go out to the market by walking when Sehun's car was parked right in front of her. She was startled
Hayoung-Sehun?
Sehun-Hey. Out of ingredients?
Hayoung's mouth slightly gaped apart. How could he know?
Sehun-Were you about to go to the shop?
Hayoung-Yeah
Sehun-By foot?
Hayoung-Yeah
Sehun-Why did you call Hongseok instead of me?
Hayoung-So he was the one who told you?
Sehun-I asked you first
Hayoung-I see
Sehun-Oh come on Hayoung. Stop acting like we are strangers
Hayoung-Enough, Sehun
Sehun-Wait! Let me help you with the meals
Hayoung-I'm doing it quick. Don't bother me
Sehun-Look. I just want to ease your work. Two heads are better than one, no?
Hayoung-Ugh, fine. Let's go
They went to the kitchen and started cooking. Sehun wanted to do the stew because it was much easier
Sehun-Let's go to fetch dad together
Hayoung-Oh Sehun, don't you have works to do?
Sehun-Hiatus
Hayoung-Ugh...
She rolled her eyes to the back. Silence fell between them but Sehun tried to break it
Sehun-So, how are you doing?
Hayoung-I'm good, you can see
Sehun-But you don't look like one
Hayoung-I am good now, Sehun
Sehun-You mean around me?
Hayoung-Can you stop your silly jokes?
Sehun chuckled, causing Hayoung to feel iritated. She picked some flour and threw it towards Sehun
Sehun-What the?!
Hayoung-Why were you chuckling?
Sehun-It's nothing!
Hayoung-Liar
Sehun-Aishh!
Skip!
Sehun-Done!
Hayoung-Well, thank you for helping me out
Sehun-Your most welcome Mrs. Oh
Hayoung glared deadly at Sehun who was grinning beside her
Hayoung-Don't you want to change your cloth? It's stained
Sehun-Oh, I don't bring extra shirt
Hayoung-Wait here
Hayoung left the kitchen, going to the guest room. Then she came back with a shirt which was very familiar to Sehun
Sehun-Wahh. No wonder I can't find it anywhere
Hayoung-You wanna change into this?
Sehun-Sure. Thanks
Sehun could not hide his smile while touching his favourite shirt. Hayoung frowned
Sehun-It was from our first night
Hayoung's eyes rounded bigger. What did he mean by first night gosh!
Hayoung-Pardon?!
Sehun-Don't you remember? Our first engagement anniversary. That night...
Hayoung-Oh please. Nothing happened, seriously
Sehun-But you saw my bare top
Hayoung-Oh God, Sehun stop it!
Sehun-Seems like you still remember
There was a sad tone in Sehun's voice. It was a memory now. But he hoped to create more in future
Sehun-Can't we go back to all those happy times? Please?
He begged sadly. Hayoung bit her lower lip. She could not take this any longer or else she might cry!
Hayoung-Sehun, I need to go to the hospital now. Are you still coming with me?
Sehun heaved, before nodding his head
Hayoung-Then go to change your cloth. Or else, I'll go alone
Sehun-*sighed* Fine. Wait a minute
Sehun went into the bathroom, and returned after several minutes and they were ready to leave
Sooyoung-Hayoung ahh
Hayoung-Mom, dad
Dongha-Sehun is here too?
Sehun-I come to bring you home, dad
Hayoung-Let's go! We need to get home quickly because I have prepared special menu for us
Sehun-Ehem!
Hayoung-I mean... Sehun and I
Hayoung glanced at Sehun. He smiled happily that Hayoung admitted it
Dongha-You cooked with Sehun? Oh my, so sweet of you
Dongha laughed happily, making a line of smile crossed Hayoung's lips. Does her dad likes Sehun that much? That he always smiles and looks happy everytime Sehun is around her?
Sooyoung-Let's go?
Dongha-Yeah. Let's go
Hayoung's Family's house
Dongha-What did you guys cook?
Hayoung-Chicken stew and dumplings
Sooyoung-Who cooked the stew?
Sehun-I did
Sooyoung-Oh really? I can't wait to taste it
Sehun-It tastes just the as Hayoung's. She thought me the recipe back then
Dongha-I see
Hayoung-Hmm... I will prepare the table
Sooyoung-And I will go with Hayoung
Hayoung and her mom moved to the kitchen to set up the dining table
Sooyoung-Hayoung ahh
Hayoung-Hmm?
Sooyoung-How did you end up coming with Sehun?
Hayoung-Oh. He helped me to buy the groceries. He knew dad was going to discharge today so he wanted to come
Sooyoung-I see. Anyways, it seems like you guys are going along well
Hayoung-Tch! Not really
Sooyoung-Why not really?
Hayoung-Hmm... I don't know
Sooyoung-Impossible you don't know! It must be you who try hard to make it impossible
Hayoung-Do you think Sehun and I can get back together?
Sooyoung-Of course!
Hayoung-Well, I am not sure about it
Sooyoung-Hayoung, you have went through a lot and I know. We all know. But Sehun also had been in a rough time without you. It's only you who didn't see it
Hayoung-How can I start it again?
Sooyoung-Sehun is always ready to start it all over again, Hayoung
Hayoung-Really?
Sooyoung-You have found the way home, Hayoung. Somewhere that can comfort you. Dad is recovering well. All your members are happy with their own families
Hayoung-*nodded* Yeah
Sooyoung-Everyone has found their lost half. They are happy now. So, it is fine for you to find yours as well, Hayoung. No, you don't have to find one. He is right next to you. Don't lose him again
Hayoung-But mom...
Sooyoung-Think again
Hayoung-*sighed* I'll try. I will get dad and Sehun
Sooyoung-Okay
Hayoung-Dad, Sehun? The food is ready
Dongha-Well, Sehun cannot join us for the lunch
Hayoung-Why?
Sehun-I got an urgent call. I need to go back to Seoul
Hayoung-Oh, okay
Dongha-Hayoung?
Hayoung-Yy.. Yes?
Dongha-Send Sehun off
Hayoung-Oh... Okay. Let's go
Hayoung escorted Sehun to his car
Sehun-I don't expect you would obey dad's order
Hayoung-Well, yeah. And thanks so much for helping me out today. You made things worked out
Sehun-You're welcome. So, I'm leaving
Hayoung-Okay
Sehun-Just okay?
Hayoung-You mean? Oh, safe journey
Sehun leant over and kissed Hayoung's forehead. 1,2,3,4,5 seconds and he backed off. Pink flushed on Hayoung's cheeks
Sehun-I hope to see you later
Sehun left with a wide smile. Hayoung only sent his car with her eyes, which finally disappeared from her sight
She was still stunned by Sehun's action
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I knew it