All I need is you

Please Dont Do This To Me

“Yeoboseyo, Annyeong Eunzhu Mama~”,This is the first word that come through my mouth after she pick up the phone call.

 

“Yakk! Mrs. Choi.. It’ll be 7 month to go, I’m not a mother yet okay?”,

Aigo, that fierce mama are going to burn me out.

“Arraseo, What do you want to eat dear? I’m willing to cook for you ^^,” I just changing the topic, and suddenly she’s become more excited that I think.

 

“Woah jinjja Eunna-ah?! I really want to eat Kimbap, Hoddeok, and ddeokbokki!! Can you make those food for me?”,

 

“Aigoo, this Eunzhu mama was really demanding..Hehe, Nde~~ Anything for you!”,

 

“Eunna-ah… Neomu neomu neomu gomawo..sobs.. sobs…” She’s crying. Omo, did I do something wrong? O.O

“Aigoo, just leave it to me okay, I’ll be there (Eunzhu&Taemin’s House) at 3PM, Annyeong!”

 

“Annyeong!”,

 

 

I’m promise myself to take care of Eunzhu and the baby well. If I cannot have a baby, I’ll take good care of Eunzhu. She’s my bestie and my baby. I love her, so much.

 

 


 

 

After finished cooking the Kimbap, Hoeddeok and Ddeokbokki, I’m quickly went to Eunzhu’s house.

DING DONG~~

 

“Eunna!! Come in..Omo, it’s smells good!”,Eunzhu welcoming me with her warm kindness.

 

“I’m cook all of this just for you and your baby, Ahaks!”,

 

“Gomawoyo.. Let’s eat!!!”, I don’t know how excited Kim Eunzhu is when I tell her that I’m willing to cook for her, she’s already prepared the plate to put all my cooking dishes. Omo! Eunzhu is really a Mama! xD

 

“Eh, Where’s TaeminOppa?”,

 

“Taemin? He’s on his Immortal Songs recording..OMO!! Mashiketa Eunna-ah!!”, Without I knowing, she’s already eat the Hoeddoek herself.

I just smile sincerely to her. Hmm, Her behavior change because she’s get pregnant.. I don’t know when it comes to be my turn? Hahahah! Pabbo Lee Eunna! Stop dreaming! It’s impossible :’) sobs..

 

 

“How’s about Minho Oppa?”, she asked.

 

“Minho Oppa? He’ll be in SBS Star King today, Hodong ahjjushi just invite him there..Omona Eunzhu, Star King!!!!!! I really need to go..”

 

“Mwoya? Wae??, You’re just arrived”, Eunzhu’s complainted.

 

“I just remembered, Hodong ahjjushi wants me in his Star King programme as well, that’s why I’m preparing a lot of Kimbap just for you and also for them”,

 

“Ahhh..Hurm,  We’re not having some fun yet”, Eunzhu pouted. And sorry, I got no word except she’s so cute! Aww, when did she know to make an ageyo hah? HHAHAHA..

 

“Next time okay? I’m promise! Tata Eunzhu mama, Tata baby, don’t hurt your mommy arra? Annyeong!”, After give her a goodbye kiss, I quickly drive to SBS Building.

 

 

 


 

SBS Building

 

Ahh, I’m finally reached there. Glad that the show haven’t started yet. Yeah, this is the great opportunity to meet the idols.

“Annyeonghaseyo.. Choi Eunna-eyo, Bagapseumnida.” I bowed as a sign of respect for them..

 

 

“Bagapseumnida..Omo, are you? Choi Minho’s wife?”, Asked Hyuna Unnie, Yeah! Kim Hyuna, the y Hyuna from 4 minute and Troublemaker. She’s also the guest of today episode.

 

“Ne,”

“Omo, yeppeoda..Neomu yeppeoda Eunna-ssi,” She said.

 

“Ah, Ahniyo..Kamsahamnida” I just smile and laugh a little because of her expression, Aww.. she’s so sweet and kind-hearted girl.

 

Suddenly I heard someone is calling me, “Aigoo, Eunna-ah..”

 

“Hodong ahjjushi! Annyeonghaseyo..” Ohh, it’s Hodong Ahjusshi.

 

 

 

 

“Annyeong, igo mwoya Eunna?”, He asked, and his finger pointing to my Tupperware that I’ve bring it for them.

 

“Oh, I bring you guys Kimbap..”,

 

 

“Omo! What a perfect timing! Kamsahamnida Eunna-ssi,” Hyuna unnie said. She’s never hesitate and quickly grab a Kimbap to put in .

 

“Gwenchana, let’s eat yeorobeun..”

 

 

I asked Hodong ahjusshi after I cannot find my husband there. Hurm, Oppa must be hungry too.. I think, why not I just asked Hodong ahjusshi, he might know where’s Minho Oppa been.
“Hodong Ahjjushi, Where’s Minho Oppa? I can’t find him”,

 

“Minho? I think he’s in changing room, go and find him there,”

“Ne gomawoyo ahjjushi..”

 

 

 

 

 


 

**Changing room**

 

“Kiss kiss kiss Baby, Hush Hush Hush Baby..” - Miss A [Hush]

 

I saw Minho Oppa with Suzy in the changing room. OMONA! What are they going to do? Suzy was dancing sudectively in front of Minho and the last chorus end with Minho Oppa cupped Suzy’s face slightly kiss her.

 

 

 

What DEHELL is happening?! M-M-Minho Oppa……..k-kiss?

 

 

I just can’t control myself, the plate that full with Kimbap just fell from my hand. I quickly cupped my mouth and tears suddenly fell down and create a Han river on my cheeks. I can’t believe it. I just can’t!

“C-CHAGI?!”, He said. Full of vibrates. He’s seem shocked when he know I’m actually watching all of his ‘sweet & lovey dovey’ drama!

 

 

Go and slapped him, Eunna! Why are you still standing there, are you idiot?! Your beloved husband just cheated on you! – I can hear one of the voice were talking inside of me.

Eunna, this must be a misunderstanding, Keep strong Eunna.. Trust your husband. - The other one telling me to strong but, I really can’t helped it.

 

 

“Chagi, Let me explained”, Minho Oppa are trying to hold my hands, but I’m pushed him away,

“NO! DON’T YOU EVER TOUCHED ME!” and I’m run out from the building.

 

 

“Eunna-ssi, it’s not like what are you think.…” I can hear Suzy’s voice yelled.

 

 

Why?!

Minho Oppa kiss her lips?!

I can’t believe it. Yes, I might not see exactly what are they doin’ since Minho Oppa stand and I can only see his back but… but..

 

Minho Oppa, Why are you do this to me?

 

My heart, hurts a lot..

 

Minho is still run to get me. He said, he need to explain. Yeah! Explain what? Explained that Suzy will become his new wife?! Arghhhhh

“Chagi, jebal…”

 

"Chagi, I'll explain everything. Let’s go home together", Minho Oppa said.

 

 

"I don't wanna see you anymore Oppa!!" I yelled at the him. Wow, this is the first time i yelled at him. I’ll never listen to him anymore, you hurts me a lot Oppa!!

 

 

 

"Chagi, please stop. I'll explain everyth-" He try to prevent me to get into the car. BUT I dont know what is actually happened to me, I quickly pushed him away and get into the car as soon as posibble.

 

 

 

"Don't call me that! I don't need your explanation! I know everything! You cheated on me! How could I even be so stupid that I believed you that you’ll loyal to our love Oppa?! You really disappointed me" I cried.

 

 

 

 

"I-", He tried to said but I dont want to hear anything anymore, I quickly started the engine and drove away. I was not even sure where was i’m going to go. I couldn't go to my mum and dad's because they'd just scold me about fighting with Minho Oppa, and didn't want to disturb Eunzhu either, because my bestie now is pregnant, I’ll never let her stressed to think about me.

 

DEGG! My heart beats hard when i think of Eunzhu and her pregnancy.

 

My eyes started to cry. Crying so hard....

 

 

“Gwenchana Lee Eunna! Gwenchana!! Your husband someday will probably married another wife, since you cannot give him a child!! You’re so stupid Eunna... You have to accept the fact that Minho will leave you because other girl....”

 

“Sobs.. Gwenchana Lee Eunna! Gwenchana..” I keep repeated the same sentances to build the courage to myself.

 

 

I pushed the accelerator even more. It was really dark outside and I could not see very well, even though there were lights. I was driving way too fast, about 140km/h, but I couldn't notice it since I was so shocked and angry, and dont forget i was still crying. Before I could realize what was happening. I heard a loud crash and then everything went blank all of the sudden.

 

 

 


 

 

Minho’s POV

 

What have I done? Eunna, you misunderstand us. I just… Argh, Suzy and I not doing anything except I tried to blow her eyes, I don’t know, she told me that her eyes is burned, she’s teary and I just tried  to help her so her eyes will back to normal. That all.

 

I'm seriously worried about Eunna now. Just now, she’s scold and yelled at me. This is the first time she acts like that to me. She must be very disappointed of me. She was so angry. I would like to go after her but I have no clue where could she be. This is so frustrating. I've called everyone if they had seen her but the answer is no. Eunna, where’s have you been?

 

If everybody thought that she was already arrieved home the answer is NO, because I already went home and I can’t find her anywhere in our house.

 

Suddenly my eyes caught something,

 

There’s one document anvelope. What’s that?

 

I walk near to the desk and open the envelope.

 

 

 

DEGG!

 

 

 

 

Reflection of my feeling right now, the envelope that I hold was fell from my hand just like that.

“Eunna got cancer? W-What? Cervical cancer, second stage?” I got shocked. My wife what? She’s got a  cancer? How come…. Urgh. I sigh frustratedly, No wonder she asked me about taking another wife if she cannot giving me a child. Is that necessary for a couple to having a child hah? There’s a lot of couple in the world do not have a child but they still life happily with their patner.. Why Eunna so stupid!!!!!

 

Suddenly I hear my phone ring. I quickly check the ID of a caller. I wish it was her, I wish the person is Eunna and yeah, it’s her. 

 

 

 

 

"Yeoboseyo chagi, jebal.. let me..."

 

 

"Is this Choi Minho speaking?" I hear an unfamiliar male voice.

 

 

"Yes, I am. Who are you, why are you talking through my wife cellphone?"

 

 

 

"Choi Eunna is your wife, right?" he asks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Yes, she is. What is it? Is she alright?" I'm starting to get worried. Since i know, Eunna is only looked healthy outside, but? She’s hurts inside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"You should come to the central hospital right now. She has been in a car accident and she unconscious now." 

 

 

My phone fell from my hand. I stared at nothing and I could feel my hands shaking. I could hear the man still calling my name from the phone. Suddenly I felt a huge pain in my chest. I fell on my knees. Tears start to stream down my face. 

 

 

 


 

Seoul Central Hosptital

 

“Choi Eunna! Her name is Choi Eunna!!! Can you please tell me where’s Choi Eunna is?” I shouted gasping more angrily that I was supposed to. Apparently I scared the nurse. I’LL NEVER CARE ANYMORE, YES! SHINee CHOI MINHO is TOTALLY INSANE RIGHT NOW!
She tapped her keyboard and clicked the computer mouse a few times. 

 

 

"She's currently in a surgery", the nurse said. My heart hurt even more to hear that. She's in a surgery? All I could do, is blame myself about all this. If Eunna not seeing what makes her misunderstand just like the incident happen this afternoon, She’ll not be in there. What have I done?!

 

I started to look for the room after the nurse told me where’s she exactly placed. It had Eunna's name on the door. I felt a tear on my cheek again. Oh my god! Eunna-ah....

 

I leaned my hand on the wall and punched my fist angrily towards the wall with my other hand. It hurt, but the pain was nothing compared to the pain I felt inside. I took a quick look at my hand and saw it was bleeding. I didn't care about it. Eunna, do you know how much i love you dear? I’ll never cheated on you.

No matter what happen.

 

 

I just stepped in to the room. Eunna was lying on the bed unconscious. She had hospital clothes on. She had an oxygen mask on. She had a lot of tube on her body and She looked really pale. I immediately started to cry when I saw my angel like this. I'm a horrible person. What have I done? I hate myself.

 

I don't know what to do. She will probably hate me forever.

 

Since she’s never knew the truth. The truth that i’m trying so hard to explain.

 

 

 

I couldn't live like that. I just couldn't. Losing her would feel like loosing everything I have. She is my everything. If I lose her, I wouldn't want to live anymore. 

 

 

 

"Are you the husband?" one of the nurses asked.

 

 

"Yes", I said between my sobs. Ahh, SHINee’s visual is so darn ugly right now, but.. Who cares?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"We had to make her a surgery since there were some problems with her heart beat, but it's fixed now. She lost a lot of blood. If everything turns out well, she should wake up soon, but we can't be sure. These are just doctor's estimations. We just need to wait patiently and see what happens. I'm sorry to tell this, but there is also a possibility that SHE WILL NOT WAKE UP ANYMORE. I'm really sorry." 

 

 

 

 

I held my head down to not to show my tears. It feels like the pain inside me is killing me. If she won't wake up anymore, I also want to fall asleep forever. Just killed me!

 

 

"Also, there's another thing", the nurse said. I lift my head up and met her eyes. "I don't know if you knew about this or not,but congratulations, your wife is two weeks pregnant. The baby was not injured and is growing well." 

 

 

 

My eyes widened. She is what? I just stood there staring at some random spot with a surprised expression on. How could this even be possible?

 

“Nurse, can I talk about this with the doctor?”,

 

 

 

“Yes, you can I’ll asked the doctor for you..” She said, and I replied her with a nod. I cant believe what i just heard just now, Is Eunna really pregnant?

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

I stepped in into the doctor’s room after i got a permission.

 

 

“Please have a sit Mr. Choi..” I sit as he asked me.

 

“Doctor, you’re the one who knows Eunna had a disease right?”, I asked. I hope Doctor Kim will answer my question honestly. I scared if Eunna already warn him to not to tell me the truth.

 

“Urm...” He hesitated to speak.

 

 

“Yes, your wife ask me to keep it from anybody, she doesn’t want to burden all the people around her..”

 

 

“She’s really pregnant right now? Is that possible??”, I keep asking. I NEED TO KNOW EVERY SINGLE POSSIBLITIES OF HER.

 

 

 

 

“Yes, the patient who suffered from cervical cancer can get pregnant, but....”

 

 

“but what? Tell me doctor”, I asked impatiently.

 

 

 

 

 

“The possiblity for her to get pregnant is low, That must be a miracle happened to you guys and you should be grateful of this..” I just nod. Yes, the doctor was right. I should be grateful of this.

 

 

 

“But, is that any effect to Eunna? Last few days, she already faint while preparing the meal, and one more thing, She also told me few day ago that she’s on her period.. How can she got period when she’s now pregnant?”, I just telling the truth, because this matter is really confusing me. As I know, a women is on period will never get pregnant because her uterine wall keep collaspe and build a new tissue. How come Eunna still pregnant but she is on her peroid??

 

 

 

 

“What?! She’s told you that?? Oh my..”, Doctor Kim quickly stand up from his place and walked through Eunna’s room. “Come and follow me Mr Choi.”, I don’t know what is happening but Doctor Kim seem so serious about this. He’s totally panic.

 

 

 

“Nurse, bring me ultrasound machine, We need to make sure the true condition of the patient now”,

 

 

 

After Doctor Kim treated Eunna, he finally come to me at the corner of the room, I just sit there because i cant understand a thing what the doctor was doing.

 

“Mr Choi, I’m sorry but, i must tell you this.. Eunna-ssi thought her is on her period but what is actually happened is.. She’s actually got an ECTOPIC PREGNANCY”,

 

 

 

 

 

“Ectopic pregnancy?”,

 

 

“Yes, ectopic pregnancy which means the embryo is implanted somewhere else outside of the uterus.. She thought that she’s on period but the true thing is she’s got a bleeding because of this..”,

 

 

 

“Oh my god! What I’m supposed to do? She still uncouncious”,

 

 

 

 

 

“We are sorry, We need to remove the embryo as soon as possible, or else... Eunna-ssi will suffered a lot and she’ll be fatal”,

 

 

 

“But... BUT.... Eunna..”

 

 

“We have to know your answer soon Mr.Choi, if you’re ready, sign this agreement, we’ll proceed the sugery as soon as you’re agree.. Please think of your wife, she’s the one you need more than everything”,

 

 

 

 


 

Is this really a deal? I need to choose one?? No way.

 

“Chagi, jebal.. ireonameon.. sobs..” I cannot hold my tears anymore. Eunna, please wake up. I need you on my side. I cant live anymore. Everthing is so gloomy.

Taemin and Eunzhu came to the hospital as soon as after i told them. Eunzhu cannot hold the tears anymore, She’s never knew her bestie will laying on the bed uncouncious like this. She’s remembered, Eunna told her that she wants to go to SBS Building for Star King, but why all this happened to her?!

 

 

“Minho Oppa, Why all of this happened to Eunna? Why?”, She’s crying so hard and Taemin hugged her tightly, try to calm her down. Maybe she’s tired and she fall asleep in Taemin’s arm.

Our parent also came here, but nothing can they say except crying. Nobody’s dare to see Eunna like this.

 

 

First, I have no strange to answer her question, and suddenly I can feel Eunna’s finger started to move. Since i’m keep holding her hand, every single move that she doing, I’m the one who will feel it besides of everybody else.

 

“Erghh.. Min.. Minho Oppa...” She said weakly.

 

 

“Chagiya, thank god that you’re concious now..” I cant tell you how happy i am, seeing my angel is already concious.. I felt so happy. I slightly kiss her forehead and she closed her eyes while i’m doing this.

“I’m glad that you’re awake”, I slowly whispered to her ear.

“Mian...” The only word she said to me after a very long sleep. She’s looked very weak right now. Her eyes is about to cry again.

 

 

 

“Shhh.. I dont want to hear anything chagi, and one more thing, i just found the envelope.. I know everything”,

 

 

 

 

“Now Oppa know right.. I cant stop you to take another wife is you want..” She’s keep asking me like that and guess what? This is the first time i think Eunna is annoyed me. I hate to hear that.

 

 

 

“Yah.. Stop it, Oppa will never take another wife.. This heart will only beats for you”,

I bring her hand and put it on my chest, let her feels the beating of my heart. She have to know, I’ll never leave her for any other women.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“But Oppa..” She’s started to speak, but i slightly kiss her lips, preventing her to talk even more. Sometimes, Eunna need to be silent like this.

 

 

 

I stared at her eyes and whisper to her, “Oppa wants we’re together till we’re get older...”

 

 

 

 

 

She seem speechless and keep staring at my eyes. She slowly said.. “Gomawoyo Oppa.. Arghh! Appo..” She’s totally in pain.

 

 

“Chagiya? Gwenchana?”

 

 

 

“Appo! Neomu appawa..” Eunna tried to push her waist, She’s really hurt.

 

 

“Doctor!! Jebal.. my wife.. here.. jebal~”, I panic and yelled for the doctor and nurse to come here. Taemin and Eunzhu wake up because of my voice. Our parents too. The atmosphere here turn from calm to panic. Everybody don’t know what is happening.

 

 

 

“Oppa, the blood...” Eunna said to me while grabbed my arm strong, she showed me her legs. Oh my god! She’s bleeding.

In that panic situation, Doctor Kim quickly asked me to sign the agreement. Eunna need sugery right now.

 

 

“Mr Choi, I need the agreement!”,

 

 

 

 

“Oppa, agreement for what?”, Eunna pushed herself to ask me.

 

 

 

“I agreed doctor..” Without answer her question, i sign the agreement and give it to the nurse beside me.

 

 

“We’ll do the sugery right now, dont worry, we’ll  remove the embryo and make sure that Eunna-ssi is safe..”

 

 

 

 

“EMBRYO? Oppa...” Eunna asked. I know, she’s totally don’t know that she’s pregnant and now.. She’ll lost it.

 

 

 

“Mianhae chagi..”

 

 

 

“No!! Oppa, andwae!! Oppa, do you want to kill our baby?”, She’s cry so hard while the nurse and the doctor is already pushed her stroller to the main sugery room.I just do followed her and keep holdings her hand tightly. Our family and friend also followed me to push the stroller too.

 

 

 

 

DEGG!

 

 

“I had no choice baby, i'm sorry..” I slightly kiss her hand and my tears is falling to her hand.

 

 

 

 

“Oppa, jebal...” She’s begging, right after the stroller stop in front of the room. The Nurses and Doctor will never allowed us to come along to the sugery room.

 

 

I quickly cupped her face by using my two hand,

“Choi Eunna, listen to me, I’m okay if we don’t have a baby, I’m okay if we dont have a child... all I need is you.. You and only you.. You have to be strong, remember... I always here, in your heart” I pointing to her chest, and slight kiss her lips once.

 

Our parent and friend cannot said any word, they’re still shocked and Eunzhu cannot help it, she cry a lot and almost faint after she know that Eunna is already pregnant but the embryo need to be romoved.

 

 

 

 

The last word i told her before the doctor closed the door of the room is..

 

“I’ll be waiting for you out here.. Eunna, you’re strong!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Month later

 

 

 

After that day, Eunna and I were living our life just the two of us, Eunna so lucky and like Doctor Kim told me before, there’s must be a miracle by the lord God. Eunna end her suffered from Cancer since the cancer cell is also removen by the Doctor in that sugery. She’s now is improved her health.

 

 

“OMO OPPA!! What are doing?”, Eunna was mad at me, because ehem! since ‘that’ day, i love to mess around. I don’t know, maybe because of the strange feeling inside of me? Hhaha.. Hihi..

Hehehh.. ^^

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tadaaa!

 

Look at this yeorobeun..

 

I will become a father! What? You want to know what happened? Let me tell you the story ^^

 

 

After the sugery, Eunna seems so weak, but In fact she should become healthier than before because her cancer cell also been removed by the Doctor together with the Embryo. At first, nobody know that Eunna actually pregnant a twins! One is ectopic pregnancy but the other one is the normal one.

 

 

 

 

 

The unique little thing that everybody need know is...

 

I’m the one who suffered from the morning sickness and all the pregnancy syndrome  ._.

And now, Eunna really loves to yell at me. She didn’t know how i feel because all of the sydrome.. =3= Wuu~ Wuu~~

 

 

 

“Wahh, the ice cream is so nice!”, I eat all of them quickly, hurm.. don’t know. My appetite is getting bigger day by day.

 

 

 

“Uh-Oh!”, I said because suddenly my hand felt so slippery then i cant carry the ice cream box well. It’s fell from my hand just like that.

 

 

 

“OMO OPPA!! What are doing?”, She yelled.

 

 

 

“Omona! Oppa just know how to mess around, the only one who will tidy it up is always me! Aishh jinjja!!”, She’s yelled frustratedly.

 

 

 

“Oppa, Our baby will went out and see the world 4 months later, but  i think, i’m raising one right now, which is you....”

 

 

 

“Aww! Eunna Mommy, don’t be mad at me okay? That’s not my fault, it fell just like that.. I dont know..” I still pouted and makes a lot of aegyo just don’t want her to mad at me.

 

 

 

 

“Do you think  you’re cute huh? Go away!”,

She’s sulking at me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“No, I dont think i’m cute, but there’s one thing i cannot stop thinking of... I think, I love you chagi!”, I quickly hugged her tight from the back and kiss her cheeks. I don’t need any other women Chagi, i just need you.

 

 

 

 

“Cett, Whatever my big baby.. I love you  too”,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE END.

 

 

 


 

Finally, It's come to the end of their story ^^ Let's pray them for a happy life after this and chukkaehae Eunna is pregnant! Hahah,  I put a lot of drama element, if you crying, i'm sorry if i'm not warning to brought tissue before reading this.. Haahhahah, sorry again.. *bow*

and Congratulation to my aunty who giving birth for a very cute boy today.. Hehehe~ Do comment okay? Daa~~

See you in my any other fanfic ^^

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Nursyuhada
#1
Chapter 2: jjang author-nim !!
the best part is the miracle
ilove it ^^
Momentz #2
Chapter 2: You know what? I cried like watching a industan movie!
This is Daebak!!!!
Jjinja!!!!
*EnglishBroken
searchingmyself
#3
Chapter 2: It was indeed a very dramatic fic but I like it. Recently I am carving for more happy endings with angst and lots of drama so yeh I enjoyed it:)
plz write more in Eng coz I can't read malay:(
*plz tell me when you plan to translate your fic "ISWWGM"
onho8991 #4
Chapter 2: ASDFGHJKL SO AWESOME ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
fazlin_afa #5
Chapter 1: nice ^^ ...