Her pair of eyes slowly fluttered open when she heard the soft shut of the door before the sound of quiet footsteps walked into the room coming after that. Irene took a deep breath, pretending to be asleep although deep inside, her heart was thumping loudly due to the nerve-wrecking that she’s feeling at the moment.

The mattress on where Irene was laying on slowly sinking down as another person lied down next to her before the golden hair woman felt a pair of arms circled around her petite waist, pressing his face on the back of her body as his voice quietly whispered at her ear then.

“I miss you so much, Joohyun.” Irene’s heart melted right away as she heard the words slipped from Mino’s mouth at that moment, her body immediately responded towards her husband’s touch then.

Mino took some time to inhale Irene’s familiar scent; floral and sweet one. He could not deny the fact that he really miss his wife and also longing for her presence, to have her back in his arms just like this. “I know that you’re not sleeping, baby.” Mino said, tightening his arms around Irene as if did not want to let his wife run away all over again.

“I understand if you still mad at me but please, Joohyun, please listen to what I’m going to say. At least, let me explain first about what happen, please.” he begged, even listening to his voice, Irene knew deep inside - Mino also hurting as much as she is right now.

Mino let out a small sigh before opening his mouth to talk again. “First of all, I’m deeply sorry if what I did before really hurt you. I’m sorry because I thought I was doing the right thing but instead, I was hurting you without I’m realizing about it, baby.”

“Yes, I admit that I did doubt on you when I saw those pictures that Seulgi gave it to me that night when I came home late and you told me that you worried about me. I lied to myself that I thought I can handle it but honestly, I couldn’t because I let myself feeling hesitate about you even a part of it. But believe me, baby, when I rethink about it all over again, I realized that I was stupid if I let myself to easily believe those pictures rather than yourself, Joohyun. I thought that this is probably one of the ways that Seulgi wants for us which is to make both of us fell apart and somehow, she did success in doing it.”

Irene pressed her lip together, listening to everything Mino said just now as another form of tears waiting to escape at any moment. “I’m really sorry for making this thing came between us and put you in a hard situation. I’m sorry because I’ve been such a useless husband towards you although before this, I promised to you that I will be a better one for you. I’m truly sorry, baby. Please forgive me, Joohyun. Can you forgive me for everything that I’ve done to you? To us?”

Mino could feel that his wife was actually crying thanks to her body that was silently shaking at the moment, the sobbing coming from her indicated that his wife was having a hard time again and of course, it was him the reason why she becomes like that. Gently, Mino turned Irene’s body around so that he could face her even in the dim light inside the room, soothing her to calm down.

“Let it out, baby. Hit me if you want or do whatever you think that can help you but please, don’t push me away, will you? Hmm?” Mino quietly murmured, calmly soothing his wife down, his hand softly caressing the back of Irene’s back as he hummed the enchanting, melody lullaby that he always do towards Irene before she goes to sleep.

Irene cried with every way that she could, every possible way to let her emotion out from her body and her mind. It’s been like hell for the golden hair woman to go through the last couple days before, all alone by herself without anyone to be there by her side - not even her own mother. She did not want to trouble her mother; it’s already enough that her beloved mother had to take care of her in this kind of sick condition and Irene did not want to add more burden for her mother.

That’s why, she thought it was better to just keep everything by herself although deep inside, she was really hurting and had no one to lean on - even Mino wasn't there with her to help her out from this painful mess. Irene could not deny that even though Mino did make her hurt deeply inside but still, she misses him. Every possible way she missed him; his calm and charisma attitude, his signature, killer smile that never fail to make her heart stops beating, the way he perfectly take good care of her and not to forget, his always presence in her life whenever she needs him.

Despite what happened, she could not let herself to be mad at him. Yes, she furious at him for what had happened between the two of them but the truth is, she can never let herself to be apart from him. Being away from him for about four days were seriously killing her inside and maybe what her mother told her was right after all. She just crazily missing him - hoping that he would be here with her when she needed him those time alone and now, he really is.

Mino could not tell how sorry and guilty he felt at the moment, watching how badly Irene was crying at the moment. If only he could turn back time and just tell the truth about those pictures, surely things like this won’t ever happen, right? Too late to regret about it because it already happened and there’s no way to turn back now but instead, both of them need to face the consequence together and find a way how to fix it though. That’s what the best that both of them should do actually; not running away or making it worst as time passes by.

It was a moment later until Irene could calm herself, slowly stop crying then. Using her back of her hand, the golden hair woman wiped her tears away, trying to regain her normal breathe before got some courage to look up, meeting with Mino’s eyes then.

When she did, Mino was gazing at Irene with soft and warm stare that gave her a comfort and pleasant feeling growing inside her broken heart, his lip was smiling at her with the most sincere and beautiful smile that Irene could ever tell. “Much better now?” Irene slowly nodded her head, answering Mino’s question then. Mino sighed, smiling as his hand still caressing her back at that time.

“Do you want to sleep?” Mino asked Irene quietly, noticed the tiredness shown on his wife’s face. Irene cleared before opened then. “I want to talk.” she finally said despite that her voice sounded a bit raw and strained, probably because of her sick condition. Mino smiled a bit, nodding his head as he carefully readjust his position into a more comfortable one. He could not help but to feel sympathy about his wife's condition at that time, knowing that she's not feeling too well.

“I-I’m sorry too because acting this way. I mean, I know that this is wrong and childish and selfish, but I-I don’t know. I thought this is the only way I could think at that moment because I need some space and time from you, alone by myself.” Irene murmured in low voice, just enough for Mino to hear.

She let out a sigh then, closing her eyes. “But, when I’m here, I couldn’t help but to miss you, Mino. I have always have you by my side no matter what happen, even when both of us were not in a good term before. You always there for me and without I know, I’ve grown attached on you and become dependent on you. When I left our house and come here, deep inside, I’m still hoping that you will come after me and persuade me and will bring me home again. But, you didn’t.” Irene bit her lip, sniffing then.

“Oh, baby, believe me, I really want to. When you left, I felt like I couldn’t stop you more because I can see that you already determined with your own decision. And when you texted me where you are, I wished I could go there and take you with me to our home. But, I know you, Joohyun. When you said that you need space and time, you meant it. That’s why I did not want to come after you yet because even though I could possibly coax you and take you home with me, things won’t be the same, right? I want to give you time to calm down and think about everything because I know that if I come at that moment, you still won’t listen to me, right?” Irene looked up at Mino, thinking about what Mino told her might be true.

“That’s why, I didn’t come after you. You need some time and space and yes, I respect for your decision, Joohyun. But as time passed by, I couldn’t help but to think ‘how much longer do we have to become like this?’ Every day and night, I had to restrain myself to not drive myself here and crawl at your knees, asking for your forgiveness and beg you to come back with me. Can you imagine how important you are in my life? I don’t care whatever happened in your past because that is your past and I don’t have the right to judge you based on your past, Joohyun. What I have right now is you; your future and mine also. And I will never let it go, no matter what happen, you always be my wife - my other half in my life.”

Irene blinked her eyes few times, feeling touch with Mino’s sincere, true words. “I’m sorry, okay? Forgive me for hurting you.” Mino added more, kissing Irene’s forehead with a long, pure kiss. Another roll of tears escaped from Irene’s eyes which Mino wiped it with his thumb then.

“I can’t never be mad at you long. I’m sorry too for behaving like this. I shouldn’t have act like this and be more mature and professional and-”

Mino placed a finger on Irene’s lip, shutting his wife then. “But, I’m the one who should understand you more, baby. I’m the one who cause this between us.” he muttered quietly, shaking his head as he gently fixed Irene’s rose gold hair, caressing his wife’s cheek with the back of his hand.

“I miss you - so damn much.” Irene whispered, staring into Mino’s eyes then.

“Then, we are the same. Because life without you is never be the same, baby.” Mino replied back before then taking Irene’s lip, capturing with him then. He could taste the saltiness from Irene’s tears before as his lip pressed against Irene’s one, kissing her softly with gentle brush.

Irene could not lie herself anymore. No matter what, she still misses him like crazy despite whatever happen between them. She could not tell if one day; the thought of Mino not being in her life anymore will affect her life so much that it really scares the golden hair woman. Irene wrapped her arms around Mino’s neck, responding towards his kiss, pouring every longing feel that she has for him.

The two of them shared a kiss where they could tell how much they earn for each other, wanting for each other presence in their life. When Mino felt that the two of them need a break, he slowly pulled away then, leaning his forehead against his wife, controlling his hard, quick breath.

“I love you, Joohyun. Remember this - always.” for the first time after both of them had a fight, Irene could finally smile and even chuckled quietly hearing the word ‘love’ slipped from Mino’s mouth. “I love you too, forever and always.” she murmured against his lip, placing a soft kiss then.

Mino smiled warmly, his hand softly caressing Irene’s cheek as then tightening his grip around her. “Sleep well, baby. Have a sweet dream.” Mino whispered, humming the lullaby again as Irene snuggled closer towards him, resting her head against his hard and lean chest, slowly feeling her eyelids become heavy.

It did not take long for Irene to fell asleep then when Mino heard the soft snore coming from his wife. His lip eventually crept a small smile then before leaning closer and place a kiss on Irene’s forehead and not to forget, a goodnight kiss on her rosy red, thin lip. Mino rested himself against the pillow, feeling all relief and not mention, grateful enough to finally have a proper talk with his wife to settle their problem.

Thank you so much, God. For believe in us and giving a chance to become one again.

The next morning, when Irene was awake, she realized that she was all alone and the next spot beside her on the bed was already empty. The golden hair frowned then, thinking whether last night was a reality or it just mainly her own dream imagination.

Carefully, Irene sat herself up right on the bed, leaning her body against the headboard of the queen sized bed, feeling herself become much better compared from the last two days though. A small yawn escaped from before she closed with her palm then - was about to climb down from the bed when the door room suddenly being opened from outside, revealing someone that she thought she was dreaming from yesterday.

Her breath caught away, swept by the sight of Mino who now walking towards her direction, both of his hands were carrying a tray that consist of a hot bowl of soup, freshly slices of an apple, two appetizing butter spread toast and not to forget, a glass of mineral water; a complete set breakfast for her that morning.

She could not hide the pleasant feel creeping inside her as her rosy red lip formed a beautiful smile, treasured by what Mino just did towards her. “You’ve made all of this?” she asked, a bit surprise though. Mino chuckled quietly, shaking his head as he carefully placed the tray on the nightstand table located beside the bed then. “Not everything. I’m just helping mum to prepare all of this for you.” Mino said then, smiling warmly at his wife.

“How’s you feeling?” he asked later on, looking at Irene then as he placed the back of his hand on Irene's forehead - her body temperature seems normal now. “Fine - compared to yesterday.” Irene murmured quietly, weakly smiling at Mino as her hand fit perfectly in Mino’s big hand, intertwining their fingers together at the moment. “Joohyun,” Irene looked up then, staring at Mino when he called her just now.

“I’m sorry for everything that I’ve done to you and also us. I’m sorry too because I didn’t come after you soon and make you wait. And I’m really sorry too for making this hard for both of us. Please forgive me, baby. For everything.” Mino quietly murmured, taking Irene’s hand before softly brushed a kiss on her knuckles, smiling at his wife with apologetic smile.

Irene’s lip lazily formed a grin, her cheeks blushed red as she stared into Mino’s deep gaze. “How can I not forgive you? After what happened between us, I still earn for you, missing for your presence in my life. How I can possibly push you away if you all I ever want in my life.” Irene murmured then, kissing Mino’s cheek then, her face was crimson red due to the bashful feeling that she felt at the moment.

Mino then helped Irene to eat her breakfast that morning as he fed his wife, the two of them enjoyed their time together by sharing the breakfast which was prepared by Irene’s mother and also with a help from Mino though. Irene was a bit surprised by herself because the last two days, she could not even eat properly and just drank some water to keep herself some energy but now, she could even finish that bowl of soup.

Maybe that’s what people call the power of love.

“Can I ask you something?” Irene asked a moment later, staring at Mino with a pair of curiosity eyes.

A small smile pasted on Mino’s lip as he nodded his head then, waiting for Irene’s question. “Don’t you have training or practices today?” she asked curiously. “Well, actually, I do - this evening to be exact. Yesterday, I even asked coach’s permission to end my practice earlier than other players which threw them a big shock because I never do that. I think you know the reason why I did that.” Mino said, smiling a meaningful smile before looking away, tried to avoid Irene’s eyes.

Irene’s face lit up, grinning then as she noticed the embarrassment from Mino’s face at that moment. “Thank you, and sorry for causing a trouble in your life. If I didn’t behave like this, surely you would-”

Her words could not be finished when Mino’s lip replace on her lip then, fast enough to give a deep, passionate kiss towards her throwing the golden hair woman in a surprise. Slowly, Irene closed her eyes, deepening herself into the kiss as she placed her hand on Mino’s side face, holding him in place. She could not deny that she can never hate this man in her life even after what he done towards her.

Even before when Irene did break his heart because of her dark past, Mino still willingly to give her another chance and also their marriage, risking himself into something that both of them did not sure whether they could live through it. But now, she could see that there is no doubt that both of them can go through everything if they keep being together; stand by each other side and never break the trust that they share together.

Irene smiled between the kiss before pulled away then, placing a soft peck on Mino’s lip