Something Money Can Never Buy

Taeyeon never wanted Tiffany to go out tonight but she just couldn’t say no to those cute pouting lips in front of her. She would always give in. Taeyeon’s always worried for her wife’s welfare. Tiffany’s well being was her utmost concern. She would buy her all the multi-vitamins, only the best and fresh fruits from her uncle’s orchard and also consultation from a personal nutritionist she hired, get her under the care of Korea’s number one doctor and get Tiffany first-class treatments from Korea’s top private hospital. Only the best for her beloved wife. Anything less is deemed unacceptable. That’s how much she loves Tiffany Hwang or now she’s known as Tiffany Kim. Taeyeon couldn’t stop herself from grinning like an idiot. 

Tiffany Kim – Taeyeon gave her last name last August when they were united in a small church back at Tiffany’s hometown in LA. Taeyeon gave in to Tiffany’s wishes because she wants to marry there just like her parents did. And make the same memories as they did. It would be something nostalgic, she said and Taeyeon just couldn’t refuse her wife. Taeyeon would like to make it a grand reception here in Korea, truth be told Taeyeon wants it to be Korea’s Wedding of The Year. She wants her face along with her bride be plastered in every Korea’s frontpage news and hot magazine issues. She wants the world to know she’s married to the most beautiful Mushroom in the universe. 

Yeah, UNIVERSE the WORLD had nothing on her Mushroom. Tiffany’s number one in her eyes and heart plus that Mushroom have a y . And it’s stamped with KIM TAEYEON’s PROPERTY after their two weeks honeymoon in Paris. Yep, they had their honeymoon in Paris. Paris, The City of Love. Oh yeah, you bet they were a lot of LOVE going on and ByunTaeng was on a RAMPAGE! 

It was at that particular honeymoon she finds out about Tiffany’s guilty pleasure. Well, in between getting busy with their love making Taeyeon was surprised of her wife’s shopping . Taeyeon can’t believe this lovely Mushroom of hers are actually a shopping monster. A MONSTER I tell you but SHY and TIMID in bed. A complete opposite. She swipes and swipes that at one point Taeyeon’s head starts to get dizzy and she felt pain on her chest. Why? Because Tiffany’s using her credit card. Taeyeon rememberd the thought she had, Seriously, Tiffany do you want to get Kim Taeyeon bankrupt? But it was all worth it because Tiffany always fulfils the HUNGRY BEAST’s demands when they reached their hotel room. And the beast wouldn’t mind it even if her Mushroom wife actually purchased Paris’ own famous Eifel Tower as a souvenir. Taeyeon chuckled softly from the thought earning a questioning look on her wife’s face. 

“What’s so funny?” Tiffany asked.

“Nothing. Just remembered our honeymoon.” Taeyeon smiled dorkily.

Tiffany just rolled her eyes. She knows her hubby is getting on her byun mode again. 
I hope Taeyeon’s not thinking to get lucky tonight. Cos I’m not in a good mood.
She remembered their honeymoon in Paris well. Kim Taeyeon has only one thing on her mind. And that upsets her. She wants to see the city of Paris with hands intertwined just like a cute couple and walk the beautiful Paris parks and sites. Watch the sun sets and have a romantic dinner with the love of her life. That’s what she wants but NO this midget only wants to get to their hotel room or just stayed in.Taeyeon always rushing things and pushed the schedule faster or skipped some events since they joined a tour group. It pisses her off. So she decided if Taeyeon wants it so badly, it’s not going to be cheap. Okay, that was just an excuse for her to shop. This is Paris people. Tiffany is a fashionista and you’d think she missed out on Paris’ famous boutiques. Not in a million years. Well, if Taeyeon wants to do what she wants to do then she’d do the same. Even though she felt a little guilty because she could see Taeyeon’s eyes looked in horror as she swipes her credit card to purchase another dress for 5ooo Euros. To Tiffany’s amazement, Taeyeon only smirk devilishly and it’s not until they came back to their hotel that she understood the reason behind Taeyeon’s smirk. 

The moment she heard the door behind her locked, Taeyeon wrapped her arms around Tiffany’s waist from behind and starts bombarding her with kisses from cheek, jaw and down to her neck. She tries to free herself but the older girl’s grip was firm. After a few moment of wet kisses, Taeyeon turned her around and threw the shopping bags carelessly from Tiffany’s hands. She then captured Tiffany’s lips with her own and starts to and devour Tiffany’s plump bottom lip. She pulled their body in to close the gap and she felt the younger girl slowly wrapped one hand on her neck and the other cupping her right cheek. They could feel their heart starts to beat fast and the body temperature heating up. Taeyeon hands removed Tiffany’s clothing with such skill that Tiffany only realised she was only with her undergarments when their lips parted. Shocked she jumped to the bed and covered herself with the bed’s comforter. One was with apprehensive eyes the other was full of lust. Taeyeon moved up to the bed slowly just like when an animal stalking its prey. Tiffany tries to move but it seemed she was as if paralysed. When she saw Taeyeon getting closer to her face she quickly hid under the covers like a little child. Taeyeon chuckled and Tiffany could feel Taeyeon had landed on top of her as she feels the pressure and warmth that the older girl’s exudes. Taeyeon opened the cover’s slowly to reveal a beautiful face she loved. Tiffany looked so innocent. She looked so pure in Taeyeon’s eyes because she knows this Mushroom heart is not tainted from all the pollution coming from the world’s hypocrites. The people who only wants Kim Taeyeon for her money and fame. Taeyeon soften her gaze on the younger girl so she won’t be scared.

“Hey, whatcha doin under there?” Taeyeon said. She talks softly like she’s talking to a little girl.

“Hiding from you.” Tiffany replied still holding on the edge of the covers.

Taeyeon chuckled and loved Tiffany’s innocence at the same time.

“I’m not going to bite. I love you too much.” Taeyeon gave her the dorkiest smile.

Tiffany lips starts to form a smile and that made Taeyeon reconnects their lips again. After a few pecks, she slowly lowered the covers but she could feel the younger girl was still hesitating. Taeyeon grasps her wife’s hands and whispered,

“Trust me.” 

Taeyeon looks at Tiffany’s eyes intently and the younger girl eventually nods and slowly Taeyeon could feel Tiffany’s tensed body loosened and the beautiful contours of her body rest fully on the mattress. Taeyeon immersed herself to the beautiful girl. She studied every lines, shapes and mounds with the back her hand and she couldn’t help but gawked with awe. The girl is flawless. She wished she’s a painter and paint her lover so she could embed this view forever. With every touch Taeyeon made Tiffany would tremble slightly because of the warmth emitting from Taeyeon’s hand on her cold body. Tiffany closed her eyes as she savour every touch and kiss from the older girl be it hard or soft and unconsciously, she bit her lower lip and her body arched with pleasure. A sign to Taeyeon that she enjoyed her touch. Taeyeon discarded her own clothing and rested herself on top of Tiffany. She looked deep into the younger girl’s eyes and then slowly it shifted to the girl’s lips. It was red and plump. Enticing her for a deep kiss. Slowly, she inched closer to the lips and softly kissed those beautiful lips. Usually if it wasn’t Tiffany, she would have eaten its prey in a greedy manner but with Tiffany she just had to stop and slow down in order to truly appreciate the beauty of Tiffany’s scent and taste. Soon after, the night was filled with pleasurable sounds escaped from two mouths. One who finally loses her crown jewel and the other who finally understands the meaning of patience and taking it slow. Both are passionately in love and under the comfort of their covers they became one. Taeyeon who was still on top of Tiffany when they finally reached their rests her head on the crooked of Tiffany’s neck. She heard faint sobs from the younger girl. Concerned she looked up and met with Tiffany watery eyes.

“What’s wrong? Did I hurt you?” Taeyeon asked concerned.

“No.” Tiffany said still letting out soft sobs.

“Then why are you crying, baby?” 

Taeyeon wiped Tiffany’s tears with her thumb and gave soft pecks on her drenched cheeks. Touched by Taeyeon’s gesture Tiffany let out a smile and said,

“I’m just…happy, Taetae.”

Taeyeon smiled and gave her wife a peck on the lips.

“I’m happy too.”

And they drift to sleep. 

Tiffany will never forget that night. She loved every moment of it. Tonight she wants to shop at a new Loish Vutuun outlet. She’s been eyeing one particular handbag and they’re having a special display for the outlet’s existing members. She’s not going to missed it for the world. Taeyeon didn’t want to and she can understand her concerns but she really wants to go. Eventually she was able to drag Taeyeon along. And like a good hubby, Taeyeon followed along even though a frown was clearly drawn on her face but that won’t discourage Tiffany. She continued with her shopping and even ordered a few with specifically custom made materials. Tiffany knew that she would need to wait for a month for that but she didn’t mind. Satisfied, they walked out of the outlet together. Tiffany intertwined her hand with Taeyeon. She gave the older girl a soft peck as a thank you gesture for accompanying her. 

“You’re not mad, right?”

Taeyeon just shook her head with this stilled face.

Tiffany gave her a kiss on the cheek and whispered, 
“I love you.”

Taeyeon just smiled and replied, “I love you too.”

They were just a few metres away from the outlet when Tiffany suddenly stopped from her tracks.

“What’s wrong?” Taeyeon asked.

“N-nothing.” Tiffany said.

Then they walked again and not long after Tiffany stopped. Taeyeon turned around and saw Tiffany’s pained expression.

“Tiffany, what’s wrong? Tell me. Please.” Taeyeon asked worriedly.

When Tiffany finally felt the pain subsides she looked at Taeyeon and said,

“I think we should go to the hospital.”

“Wh-what? B-but I th-..” Taeyeon words were cut short because Tiffany suddenly grabbed her hand and winced in pain.

The protective instinct of Taeyeon kicked in and like a mad man she went to the middle of the road and stopped a taxi. She picked Tiffany up bridal style like she weighs nothing and that amazes both of them too. She wonders where did she gets the strength but that’s a less important issue. What’s important now is getting her wife to the hospital. She closes the taxi door and told him to go to SOSHI Hospital. All along the journey Taeyeon held on Tiffany’s hand and comfort her. Taeyeon was extremely worried for Tiffany and yelled at the poor taxi driver,

“Quickly, Mr. Taxi-ah! My wife’s having a BABY!!!” 

They arrived at SOSHI Hospital after a long and excruciating 30 minutes. Taeyeon cursed herself for not being insistent enough to let Tiffany drive her Mercedes. The taxi driver was ridiculously slow and the road was unforgiving because out of all the days the City Council wants to do some piping maintenance. If anything happened to Tiffany or their baby she’s not going to forgive herself. Tiffany was quickly put on a wheelchair and the nurses took charge from Taeyeon. One of them asked her to fill in some forms and Taeyeon was furious. She would rather be with her wife than filling some stupid form. She finally gave in and filled in the forms quickly so she could get back to Tiffany. Running towards her wife she takes out her phone and dialled a number.

“Sica-yah, we’re having our baby…….Yeah! Like right NOW!...alright see you guys.”

Tiffany had already changed to hospital gown and one of the nurses helped Taeyeon put on hers. She quickly stands beside her wife and held her hand. She her wife’s drenched hair and gave her words of encouragements. A few minutes later, their doctor came and assessed Tiffany’s situation.

“Dr. Sooyoung! You said she’s due another two weeks but this is like too early.” Taeyeon said clearly frustrated.

“It seemed you’re going to welcome her earlier then.” Dr. Sooyoung let out a chuckled then shifted her gaze to the file in her hands. Taeyeon noticed her standing there a little too long so she yelled,

“Yah! Are you going to help my wife or stare at the charts all night?”

Dr. Sooyoung calmly explained to the Kims about the progress and she would ask them to be patient. Yuri and Jessica arrived and it gave a little extra support for them. Sunny was there too and accompanied Jessica while Yuri was left outside attending to baby Yoona. Befor e Yuri steps out, she gave Taeyeon a word of encouragement.

“HWAITING! Uncle Taeyeon. Yoona and I will be waiting for our bride and in-law. Kekeke” 

“Yah! No way I’m letting my daughter marrying a Kwon. Keep dreaming!” Taeyeon said and that cute protective gesture made Tiffany smile amidst the pain.

As if knowing what her appa had said 1 year old Yoona smiled and let out a chuckle as if teasing her uncle Taeyeon back. Kkab Yul raised her left hand and Yoona gave her a high five.

“Isn’t she smart? I just taught her this morning.”

Annoyed Taeyeon turned to her wife and said,

“Can I throw these two chodings out? It’s getting a little stuffy in here.”

Tiffany was about to speak when suddenly pain washed over her. Taeyeon quickly grabbed her wife’s hand and rested the other on her belly. She comforts her by rubbing Tiffany’s belly in a circular motion and then slowly made its way to her back. She massages Tiffany’s strained back and she could feel Tiffany’s body eased to the calming touch. Taeyeon situated herself beside Tiffany and let her wife leaned against her body and Tiffany rested her head on Taeyeon’s neck. Taeyeon held Tiffany in her arms and continued massaging the younger girl’s lower back. If this was the only thing she could do to ease her pain then she’d do it all night. The heart warming scene was witnessed by their bestfriends who were present in the room. They couldn’t help but smile and at the same time looked in awe of how affectionate they are with each other. Taking that as a hint, Yuri kissed Jessica and walked out of the room with baby Yoona. Yoona gave her amma Sica goodbye and a flying kiss in which Jessica returned the gesture. 

Every hour add another level of concern for Taeyeon. She couldn’t bear to watch Tiffany in pain this long but that was all she could do. Finally, a few hours past and it’s time for the baby to come. Dr. Sooyoung walked in but then halted her steps when she saw Sunny. Their eyes met for a moment and like a silly teenager they smiled shyly at each other. Then, Dr. Sooyoung initiated a move on Sunny.

“Well, hello there. Who’s this cute lady over here?” Dr. Sooyoung said and let out her hand. Sunny coyly reached towards the taller girl hands and shakes it.

“Hello. I’m Sunny.” She said in her best aegyo voice.

Dr. Sooyoung chuckled at the cute sight and blurted out, “Hehe Sunny bunny. Cute.”

Sunny chuckled when Sooyoung acts all embarrassed for saying that and then she introduced herself.

“…b-but you can call me S-Sooyoung only or Soo o-or Young or wh-whatever y-you want…hehe” she said stuttering letting out a nervous laugh and then she continued, “So…wh-…” 

“Yah! This is not the time for you to be intimate. The baby is coming and you’d better do your job or you can kiss your medical practice goodbye!” Taeyeon said angrily and this made Dr. Sooyoung bowed 90degrees in apology.

Tiffany’s left hand tightly grasped Taeyeon’s while her other hand on Jessica’s. Dr. Sooyoung told her to push and she did. Tiffany squirmed and let out small groans. Taeyeon was totally heartbroken watching Tiffany. A tear slid down her cheek but it was masked by the drops of sweat from her forehead. She felt her body gone cold and she’s sweating profusely. Her lips and throats felt dry. And she starts to feel slightly lightheaded. Dr. Sooyoung’s voice made her forced her legs to stand strong even though she could fell apart at any time now.

“One more time, Tiffany. 1…2…3…Push!”

Tiffany pushed as hard as she could and let out a final groan.

All the pain and anxiety ended when the cries of an innocent being echoed through the room.

“Look, it’s a girl!” Dr. Sooyoung exclaimed cheerfully.

“Wow, Tiffany she’s so beautiful!” Jessica said excitedly but no one can be any more excited as the new parents.

“Awww..she’s so cute!” Sunny said.

Dr. Sooyoung looked at her and said, “Yeah, she’s cute just like you.”
Sunny just smiled in embarrassment by the compliment thrown in by Dr. Sooyoung. She stared at Sunny for a while and Taeyeon was about to yell and burst their bubble when her wife’s soft hand stopped her. Tiffany’s tolerance and understanding just amazes her. If it was her she’d be furious by the scene but then again maybe that’s why she’s the appa. She just doesn’t have enough patience like her beautiful wife. Despite Tiffany’s lacking in handling children Taeyeon knew Tiffany be a great mother because unlike her Tiffany can shower their daughter with a lot of affection something that she finds it hard to do.

Dr. Sooyoung then gave the baby to her mother and with open arms Tiffany holds her child. The funny thing was other babies would just cry the moment they’re in Tiffany’s arms but not baby Seohyun. She stopped crying almost instantly when Tiffany took her in her arms. It was as if she knew it was her amma and the cutest thing happened when she opened her eyes and smiled at Tiffany and Taeyeon. Both Taeyeon and Tiffany cried in happiness looking at the product of their love. 
Then Dr. Sooyoung said,

“Will the appa of the child have the honour to cut the umbilical cord?”

“The what?” Taeyeon asked because her head was still dizzy.

“The umbilical cord…” Dr. Sooyoung said and raised the cord with one hand and scissors with the other. Taeyeon finally understood and walked towards Dr. Sooyoung. With trembling hands she grabbed the scissors and held the cord. It was so much blood and this made Taeyeon felt a little nauseas. The lightheaded feeling further worsens her condition. However, she manages to hold her composure long enough and cut the cord but then everything fades to black.

A week after, they returned from the hospital. She held baby Seohyun protectively because she felt Baby Seohyun’s so small and fragile. Taeyeon puts her inside her cradle and watched her daughter sleeping soundly. A pair of warm hands s around her waist and she didn’t need to turn around to know who it was. Tiffany kissed Taeyeon’s cheek and the older girl then turned her head slightly so she could kiss her on the lips.

“Isn’t she beautiful?” Taeyeon said.

“Yes, she is.”

Taeyeon turned her body around so she could face Tiffany. Then she cupped on her cheeks and gave her a soft kiss.

“Thank you.”She whispered to the kiss. Taeyeon and Tiffany were about to have a heated moment but was interrupted when their doorbell rang. Tiffany had let go of Taeyeon but the older girl grabbed her and crashed their lips together again before she lets go. Tiffany walked to the door and happily opened the doors for the Kwon family.

Yuri and Jessica along with their baby Yoona came for a little welcoming party. They chatted happily and Yuri kept on teasing Taeyeon for fainting. Taeyeon just retorted in her dorky way and earned laughter from the others. Then Jessica suddenly ran from the baby’s room to get their attention. She was feeding baby Yoona milk and she placed her beside the sleeping baby Seohyun. Baby Yoona slowly drifts to sleep but before she finally fell asleep, she wrapped her arm around Seohyun. Both the parents were now present in the room and Taeyeon’s protective instinct kicked in again.

“Yah! Get your hand off my daughter!” Taeyeon was about to separate the two but was held up by Tiffany.

“NO.” she said. Then Tiffany glared to Taeyeon in discontent and that was enough for Taeyeon to step back. “Fine, I’ll let it go this time.” Then she heard a little chuckle from the Kwon’s.

“Relax, Taeyeon. They just babies.” Yuri said.

And at that moment, baby Seohyun tilted her head and her forehead pressed against Yoona’s. 

“Awww…look at that Taetae. How cute is that?” Tiffany said.

“Yeah,yeah…cute. Hmmph.” Taeyeon said halfheartedly.

The longer they stared at the sleeping figures, they couldn’t help but be mesmerised by the little beings. It did lift their relationship to another level and it certainly made their bond stronger. How such little fragile creatures can make a huge impact on their hearts? Both the Kims and Kwons’ can’t help but be thankful to God. They were truly blessed from up above. He had given them a gift of love. Something they know money can never buy.
 

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