AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS   JONGHYUN’S POV   “Appa!” Okay that was Sang Min. He’s beginning to talk straight now but sometimes I still can’t understand him. I sleep with the two kids inside my room and now it’s time to wake up. Joo Eun was still sleeping beside me though. Sang Min was the first one to wake up.   “Goodmorning baby.” I said kissing him.   “Appa. G…goodmowwning.” He said smiling. Aww. So cute.   OH WAIT! His birthday is next week! Oohhh! My baby’s turning 2 years old.    “Sang Min. Your birthday is coming up. What do you want?” I asked him.   “Umm…I…want umma.” He said giggling. That’s easy.   “Umma? Do you want to have a birthday party? A party with lots of balloons, toys and delicious food! Do you like that? Umma will be there too.” I asked him.   “Yes! Sang Min wants.” He answered.   “Okay then. We’ll tell umma.” I said.   ***   I grabbed my phone and dialed Eun Na’s mobile number.   RING RING   RING RING   RING RING   PHONE CONVERSATION   “H…hello?” She just woke up. OOPS.   “Did you just wake up?”    “O…obviously. What’s the problem?”   “I have to talk to you about something.”   “Is it really important?”   “Yes! It is!” I heard someone talk behind the phone. I’m sure it’s Myung Soo. She sleeps with him? UGH. I’m jealous.    “Wait I’m talking to Jonghyun. What is it about Jonghyun?”    “Sang Min’s birthday.”    “Sang Min’s birthday’s next week! Oh my God. You have plans?”   “Yeah I do.”   “Really?”   “Yeah! We should talk about it. When are you available?” I asked.   “Come to the café today if you don’t have anything to do.”   “Oh…okay. I’ll go at around 11 am.”   “Alright alright. Anyway, I’m going to sleep again. Thanks for disturbing me.”   “Sorry Eun Na.”   “Bye.”   “Bye.”   END OF PHONE CONVERSATION   “Hey kids. Come with appa later. We’ll go to umma’s.”    “Yey!!!!!!!!! Umma!!!!!!!!” Sang Min rejoiced. He misses her. Cute.   Joo Eun was still sleeping though.   ***   We arrived at the café at 11:15 am. I carried Sang Min and held Joo Eun’s right hand while we walked towards the entrance. When Sang Min saw his umma, he shouted and called her.   “Ummmmmmmma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Eun Na saw him and ran towards the door. She opened it and hugged Sang Min.    “Sang Min! I missed you! You too Joo Eun. Come here.” She hugged them both and kissed them.   “Come with me you 3.” She took us to the office. We all sat down on the sofa. Me and the kids. Eun Na went out again after taking us inside. When she came back, she was with Myung Soo already.    “Jonghyun’s here with the kids. We’re going to talk about the birthday party for Sang Min.” said Eun Na.   “Oh…hey.” Said Myung Soo. WHAT A JERK.   “I’ll be back after we talk about it. Alright?” Myung Soo nodded and then he left the room. He totally trust Eun Na. I think I lack that.   “So. What’s the plan?” I asked sitting down beside them.   “I want Sang Min to have a birthday party at the –“ She cuts me off.   “What about here in the café? I’ll be responsible for the food! It’ll be great! A small party for Sang Min. What do you think? I’ll bake Sang Min’s cake too!”   “Let’s ask him.” I said.   “Okay. Sang Min … do you want to have a birthday party here at the café? Umma will make your cake.” Sang Min nodded.   “Okay! Great! I’ll plan the food. You be responsible for disseminating the information about the party. We’re done! Do you need anything else? I’m going back to work.” She said. Is she serious? The kids missed her and she doesn’t give time for them anymore. She just works and works.   “Umma.” Sang Min was longing for his umma. He suddenly tossed himself on her. Eun Na lets him sit on her lap. She kissed him.   “Did you miss me?” She asked Sang Min.   “Yes umma.” Sang Min answered.   “Why don’t you take a day off? Spend time with the kids. They miss you already.” I suggested. Please say yes. Please say yes.   “No. I have to work.” She answered. AISH.   “You always work and work and work and you forget about the kids already. We’re already separated and you prioritize your work more than the kids. They are suffering too much already. Give them a chance. What’s more important? The kids or your work?” I asked her.   “The kids.” She answered.   “Good. Now tell Myung Soo you want to take the day off today.” I said.   “But – “ I cut her off.   “No buts! Think about the kids! I’m not doing this for us. I’m doing this for the kids. Now go. Tell him. NOW.” I said.   “Ugh. Alright alright. Wait here my babies.” She went out.   She was gone for 15 minutes. What the –    Is it really that hard to tell Myung Soo she wants a day off?   She came back. AT LAST.   “Umma!” Sang Min hugged her.   “What did he say?” I asked. She shook her head. A NO?! WHAT THE !   “He said no and you didn’t do anything? What kind of mother are you? Come on kids. We’ll go eat but umma’s not coming with us.” What is she thinking?!    “Jonghyun.”   “Let’s go kids.” I said. We went out of the office and then went out of the café as well.   “Jonghyun Ah!” I heard her shout behind. She’s ing insane. I don’t know what’s gotten into her brain. Ever since she started to date and sleep with Myung Soo, her attitude changed.   “WAIT!” She shouted again.   “Eun Na. Just … go.” Myung Soo must’ve seen us. GOOD. He ju