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Sejeong was staring into space, her mind flooded of that one confirmation that took a toll on her life. She couldn't do anything. She already made her choice as there's no turning back.

She was Hana's at day...and Nayoung's at night. Sometimes, there are changes. For Sejeong, love wasn't all cupcakes and rainbows anymore. Love was now an allocation she needed to fill in everyday, making sure not to miss any hollow crevices that could trigger one of the parties.

She felt Hana clutch onto her adoringly. Sejeong sighed. It was 2 in the morning and she couldn't droop her eyes any longer.

The thought of this whole lie wasn't a side effect of her torn love. It was now a sign of dying...a side effect that wad tearing her heart in two ways.

•••••

"Mina-ya!"

A ten year old girl was looking to the side to see two girls. Mina grinned and went to the two, hugging them.

"Yah, Penguin!" Mina pinches the girl's cheek. "Treat me some chocolate."

"Me too, Penguin." Another girl nudged.

"Unnie!" A cute girl waved at the trio. 

"Sorry, Mina, Hyeyeon. I have to go." The girl said, going to the little girl. "Unnie's coming, Somi-ya."

Thw two girls watched their Penguin take her little sister as they go home together. The remaining girls sighed together.

"Why does Sohye have to be so caring?" Mina pouted.

"Heh. Who knew you has a crush on your very distant cousin?" Hyeyeon batted.

"Yah!" Mina blushed hard. "So what if I did? My relation with Sohye is at the tip of Mt. Fuji and it's as little as a microorganism."

Hyeyeon and Mina laughed at each other. Two grown-ups came inside the school and they went to hug them.

"Mommy~" Hyeyeon hugs her mom. "Daddy's not here again?" 

"She's still working." Hana reasoned.

"Appa, Eomma's not around again?" Mina pouted.

"You know she can't attend these things." Nayoung sighed.

"See you, Mina." Hyeyeon waved.

"See ya, Hyeyeon," said Mina.

Hana and Nayoung just bowed as they go on separate ways with their children.

•••••

Chungha was just downing her tea as she watches her cousin stressing herself.

"Wow. I never thought you kept it so well." Chungha batted. "I mean...both of your children are nine and ten years old. With two years with Nayoung plus almost a decade with Hana then another time with the both of them..." Chungha counts off. " this, I'm losing count."

"Yeah...we grow up so fat." Sejeong mumbled.

"Fast, Sejeong." Chungha corrected. "And it's used to describe the children."

Sejeong just nods, downing her tea. Chungha sighed as Sejeong emptied her tea. Sejeong checked her watch as she rushes to get her stuff ready.

"Whose house are you sleeping in this time?" Chungha asked.

Sejeong didn't answer as she left right away, just as Sohye and Somi came back from school.

"Eomma, Imonie visited again?" Somi asked.

"Aigoo...stop asking Eomma too much." Sohye said to her dongsaeng. "We're home, Eomma."

"Alright. Come inside and eat dinner."

•••••

Sejeong got on a train and got calls from some friends. Soyee and Haebin called about Nayoung as Sally and Mimi for Hana, with Mimi nagging her. Sejeong sighed for that girl she calls an idiot and a ing retard.

Sejeong arrived at the station and she was still wondering on where to stay this time. She calculated the weeks and finally got a thought.

She's staying with Nayoung this time.

•••••

"Eomma~" Mina went to hug her mother.

"Aigoo..." Sejeong carries her ten year old girl. "You're growing up so fast."

"I thought you were going to say fat again." Nayoung chuckled.

"Appa~!" Mina whined. "I'm y, right Eomma?"

Sejeong just nods as Nayoung got dinner ready. Mina and Sejeong went to the dining room to dig in.

•••••

Nayoung and Sejeong were on their bedroom, with Sejeong's eyes wide open. Nayoung noticed her.

"What's wrong, Sejeong-ah?" Nayoung asked.

"I've been a bit off lately." Sejeong mumbled.

"Been off, huh?" Nayoung smirked, moving her hand up Sejeong's thigh.

Sejeong wasn't up for this. She was tired but, Nayoung was twisting her tired self into someone whose in dire need of release. 

"Nayoungie..." Sejeong whimpers as Nayoung kisses a vital spot on her neck. "Don't make me pregnant again."

"What's wrong if Mina gets another sibling?" Nayoung grinned as she got on top of Sejeong. "The more the merrier, right?"

Sejeong was stopped with another kiss. Sejeong wasn't on a pill. She feared of having another child. She feared of the future again. What if she gets pregnant again? Would her lie be free this time?

"Naong..." 

Nayoung lets go as she heard that call. She nodded as she got to her place in the bed.

"Sorry..." Nayoung said. "I just miss you..."

Sejeong didn't like to off herself in front of Nayoung. Sejeong got on top of her this time, making Nayoung flinch.

"Sorry for acting like a sourpuss." Sejeong mumbled, all while kissing Nayoung's head. "Let me take charge this time."

Nayoung couldn't say a word as Sejeong kissed her. Then, her kisses went down as articles of clothing were off.

Sejeong was reminded how fragile it was on those days she got pregnant with Mina, and how she had to be away from Hana for almost a year. With that, her lie kept getting better.

+++

Sejeong was at home with Hana, doing the usual work. With the incident with Nayoung on her head, she had to lay low at least. Nonetheless, Sejeong plastered a smile as Nayoung flooded on her mind.

A ring disrupted her field of thought as she got a text from her.

- From:  Nayoungie

Good morning. How are you, Sejeong-ah? There's this new cafe by my neighborhood. I was wondering if you want to go out later. -

Sejeong eyes that one text and Hana, who was busy reading a magazine. Sejeong sighed and replied.

- To:  Nayoungie

Sure. Text me the time. -

***

"Where ade.you going this time?" Hana asked.

"I'm meeting my cousin." Sejeong said.

"Okay." Hana pecked her cheek. "Don't come home late again."

Sejeong nodded, pecking Hana's forehead before going out.

***

Sejeong was rushing. Nayoung texted that she was at the place and she had to get there, not wanting her to wait any longer than expected.

As she got inside and saw the woman's familiar yet tall back, she surprised her with a hug. "Nayoungie~"

"Sejeong-ah." Nayoung smiles back. "Quite a startle back there."

Sejeong sat down and smiled adoringly at Nayoung. Nayoung scoots a drink closer to Sejeong. Sejeong thanked her as she drank.

"Well, it's been a while since we had our dates." Nayoung said. "I sometimes lost my sense of cool."

"Anywhere's fine, Nayoungie..." Sejeong said, holding her hand. "...because I'm with you."

"So... a date at my apartment's fine?" Nayoung asked.

"Why not?" Sejeong asked as they both chuckled.

***

Sejeong couldn't help but wow of Nayoung's place. Nayoung chuckled and lets Sejeong sit down, all while getting her something to drink.

Sejeong couldn't help but cuddle onto Nayoung as she sat wit her. Nayoung smiled, her long arms wrapping around Sejeong's frame. 

"What's with the hugging, Sejeong-ah?" Nayoung asked.

"I miss you so much." Sejeong mumbled. "I never thought you'd return to me after all those years."

"Aigoo...let's move on from that." Nayoung cups Sejeong's face. "I'm here and I'm with the woman I love. Let's stick to that, okay?" 

Sejeong nods and Nayoung pecks her lips. Sejeong plasters a wide smile. Sejeong felt that warm feeling and sudden desires course into her body as she inches to kiss Nayoung.

Nayoung missed everything about Sejeong for so long. And with their kiss, she felt the desire coursing and burning her body sensationally. The course of flow of their love didn't matter. Sejeong was enough for her.

And with their session by the white couch, the two shared one feeling and release all inhibitions.

***

Weeks passed. Sejeong was back with Hana. The two were enjoying watching their favorite show when Sejeong felt the urge to puke.

"Hana." Sejeong tries to ease herself. "I need to use the bathroom."

Hana nodded and Sejeong paced herself inside, puking quietly inside. As Sejeong eased herself, it hit her.

It couldn't be. She didn't expect it. She was infertile after all.

But could she be pregnant?

***

Sejeong went to an OB-gyne. She went out secretly, her forehead creasing as she watches the seconds pass by.

The doctor finally came out and delivered the news.

"Congratulations, Mrs. Kim. You are three weeks pregnant."

Holy . Sejeong couldn't help but react but nonetheless, she thanked her, leaving the hospital all down.

It would've been a blessing. She never thought she'd get pregnant and she was dying to have a child after yearsof hopelessness.

But it was ed up. She was the one pregnant and not Hana. Second, it was hers and Nayoung's child. As she thought of Nayoung, she was more ed up. 

Will she be able to tell Nayoung?

***

"Sejeong-ah...you're back early." Nayoung said.

"I resolved a problem early." Sejeong answered.

Nayoung nodded and served Sejeong something to eat. Sejeong digs in. Nayoung couldn't help but gaze at Sejeong. She looked cute.

"Sejeong-ah." Nayoung called. "You've gone a little fat."

"Am I?" Sejeong asked, her face stuffed with rice.

"Aigoo, my cutie..." Nayoung comments as she wipes Sejeong's mouth. "A bit..."

Sejeong gulps and she drank. Then, she decides to say the word to her.

"Nayoungie?"

"Yes, Sejeong-ah?" Nayoung listens.

"Please don't freak out." Sejeong said and Nayoung nodded. "I'm pregnant."

Nayoung drops her piece of bread. Sejeong thought it was funny but she grew anxious of Nayoung's reaction.

"Woah...this is..." Nayoung mumbles, putting a hand on her forehead.

"Nayoungie..."

"This is...this is great!" Nayoung finished.

"What?" Sejeong reacted. "You're not..."

"This is the greatest news I've had in years!" Nayoung said, carrying Sejeong. "I always wanted us to have a family, married or not."

Sejeong sighed in relief as she giggled of Nayoung carrying her around.

"How long have you been pregnant?" She asked.

"Three weeks." Sejeong answered.

"Then you're resting with me." Nayoung said. "I'll ha taking care of you."

Sejeong found Nayoung so sweet. She nodded.

***

The first trimester was bearable for Sejeong. She still stayed with Hana but as Hana observed changes in Sejeong's body mass, Sejeong had to excuse herself through an artlchitectural expidition for a year.

She explained to Hana of her work throughout the half of the second trimester and continued work. However, due to contractions, Sejeong had to take a leave and stayed at Nayoung's place.

With the new responsibility, Nayoung became the Alpha, taking care of Sejeong throughout those mode swings and cravings. Sejeong told Soyee that she was alive and the tall giant went excitedly and was shocked and happy to see Nayoung alive. 

***

"Where's Sally?" Nayoung asked.

"Busy." Soyee said. "Don't mind it."

"She and Sally aren't in good terms anymore." Sejeong whispered to Nayoung. "Don't worry. She'll know that you're alive."

"Wow, Sejeong. Never thought you'd be the one pregnant." Soyee said.

Nayoung was interrupted with a ring as she answered. Sejeong wondered but Soyee watched over her.

"I told them I'm on leave yet they didn't remember." Nayoung sighed hard.

"Just take care of it first." Sejeong said. 

"I'll take care her." Soyee said.

Nayoung nods and hastily dressed to work. She bids Sejeong goodbye, pecking her cheek, and went out to work.

***

Sejeong's pregnancy was taking to a new toll. Nayoung stayed and took care of her. There were times Nayoung had difficulty and she would call Soyee and Haebin to help.

When the third trimester came, Sejeong was losing it. When the labor day came, Sejeong felt so heavy and she was struggling through her pushes but Sejeong had Nayoung and their future baby as her strength.

With one last push, Sejeong almost collapsed and a loud cry filled the area. Sejeong and Nayoung looked at the nurse, carrying a big baby.

"Congratulations, Mrs. Kim. It's a cute baby girl."

Nayoung got to hold her baby and showed her to Sejeong. 

"She's beautiful. She got your crescent eyes." Nayoung smiles.

Sejeong reached to kiss Nayoung's forehead as Sejeong got her baby. Sejeong cried. Their baby was so precious.

"You name her, Nayoungie." She said.

"Mina." Nayoung said. "Our cutie baby Mina."

"What a wonderful name." Sejeong smiled as she hugs Nayoung. "I love you so much."

"Thank you for our child, Sejeong-ah." Nayoung said, kissing Sejeong's forehead. "I love you too."

Sejeong was so happy to have a family of her own, having Nayoung and their baby Mina.

But now, it was another start of hidden enigmas of Sejeong's life.

+++

Sejeong arrived home and Hana was carrying Hyeyeon.

"Daddy~" Hyeyeon hugged Sejeong tight.

"Honey." Hana greeted, kissing Sejeong's cheek.

"I got some dinner." Sejeong smiled.

Hyeyeon cheered as Hana helped her get the table ready. Sejeong played with Hyeyeon for a while until they sat down to dig in.

"Say grace, Hyeyeon-ah." Hana smiled.

Hyeyeon did. Hana and Sejeong smiled at their cute daughter until she was done.

"Okay." Sejeong said. "Thanks foe the meal!"

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That was the seventh chapter. For the next chapters, y'all going to read epic moments so stay tuned.

For Dear Friends and IOI fans, I have posted my laterst blog with a poll about me writing IOI fanfics. The decision relies on that poll. I'll start writing on May if I would be convinced and if not, let's move on.

That would be all for now.