A fine day at Bae house, the family members hangout in the backyard as they usually do on weekends. Mr. Bae and Minjeong are playing at the playhouse while the rest are gossiping. They activity halted when doorbell ringing

“Who wants to open the door?” Mrs. Bae asking her daughters

“Let’s play rock scissor paper” say Irene

“Okay”

“Rock! Scissors! Paper!”

“Eomma, you open the door” the girls’ grin innocently seeing their mom lost

“You all are so mean” Mrs. Bae complain but still go into the house to open the door

Few minutes later, Mrs. Bae returns to her family. Her expression looked panic like something not really good just happened

“What with that face, eomma?” Taeyeon asking

“Yah, do you guys have problems in the office, especially you, Joohyun?”

Irene shakes her head “No, everything is going fine. Why eomma?”

“Kang family is the guest that come just now”

“Kang?!” everyone shocked include Mr. Bae who carrying Minjeong in his arms

“Yes, Seulgi, Jimin and their parents are waiting for us in the living room. Let’s go back inside”

“Okay, let’s go”

The family goes to the living room to greet their guest. Seulgi and her family bow politely to the house owner

“Sir, ma’am…maybe this is a bit rude but may we know why you all come as a whole?” Mr. Bae asked carefully. He’s talking to the respected family in their country so it’s not weird if he is a little bit nervous

Mr. Kang chuckle before response to the question “We come here because there is something important that I and my wife want to discuss with you and your wife”

“Is it okay if the kids hear?” ask Mrs. Bae

“Yes, it’s fine. It’s not something private. Let’s me go straight to the point, we come here today to propose Irene for Seulgi” Mr. Kang stated

Bae family members, except Minjeong, were shocked by Mr. Kang's statement just now. They don’t see it coming, especially Irene. Never in her dream will Seulgi’s family propose her to be their daughter-in-law

“You mean to be Seulgi’s wife?” ask Mrs. Bae

“Yes, we would like to make Irene our daughter-in-law after Seulgi told us about her feelings for Irene and her intention to marry your daughter. This seem so fast but we thought the faster the better” Mrs. Kang explained

“We appreciate your good intention to make Irene as your daughter-in-law but we should hear from Irene because it’s her who will go through this”

“Sure thing, what do you think, Irene? Will you accept our proposal?” Mrs. Kang looked at Irene with a soft gaze. Seulgi also stare at her with hopeful look

Irene noticed that her mother give nods to her and squeeze her hand softly to show her support on every decision she make

“As we know, this thing is so fast so I need time to think about this matter. This involves my future, wrong decisions could bring disaster for both parties. I don’t want to rush” Irene said

“Okay, no problem. Think properly before making a decision. We can wait, right Seul?” Mr. Kang looking at his daughter

“Yes, take your time to think” say Seulgi

“However, I hope you are not taking a long time because I and Seulgi’s father only spend two months here before we go back to New York. We look forward to hear from you faster so that we go to next step quickly”

“I won’t take long. I’ll personally tell Seulgi my decision maybe on Monday”

“Alright. The decision is in your hand so think wisely. Don’t force anything, okay?” Mrs. Kang said

“Okay” Irene smile to Seulgi’s mother

“We have to excuse ourselves now. We have another appointment after this so we can’t take long” Mr. Kang said then he stand up follow by his wife and daughters

“Thank you for coming” Bae family walk their guest to the front door

“They are really rich. Their car itself tell everyone that this family is no joke” Mrs. Bae whisper to her husband while they watching Kang family leaving their house

“You don’t know how big their house is, eomma. I take few days to memorize rooms location” said Irene since she hear her mother whispered just now

“You’re lucky that you get to see their house. The design must be amazing” Taeyeon pouting

“I totally amazed when first time I go to Seulgi’s house”

“Do you have the picture?”

“Yes, Wendy gave me the photo that she took with drone after the house renovated” Irene scrolled her phone gallery searching for the image

“Daebak! The house is so big!”

“I hope I can go there once” Taeyeon said dreamily

Yerim smirk “Don’t worry, unnie. We can go if Joohyun unnie marry to Seulgi unnie”

“Oh you’re right” Taeyeon clapped her hands happily

“Yah, you two!” Irene glare at her sisters

“Ayy you guys, let’s go inside. Appa and Minjeong already laze at living room” said Mrs. Bae before her daughter start their unimportant argument

……………..

“Mom, do you think Irene will accept me?” Seulgi asking her mother

“From her eyes, she seems to have doubts. I understand that. You two just know each other recently and your relationship with her is just boss and assistant. I can predict that she not accept right away because…you two never involve romantically unless she like you from the start” Mrs. Kang reasoning

“Seul, if she said she rejected you, don’t force her or resent her. Instead, show her that you seriously want to marry her. Make her fall for you”

“Okay pops” Seulgi nods her head “I’m nervous waiting for her answer”

“Me too” say Karina who only listen to the elder conversation earlier

“Baby, what about you? Do you have someone to introduce to us?” Mrs. Kang wrapped her arm around her younger daughter

Karina bite her lower lips “No mom, I'm still single. Please pray for me so I get the right person sooner”

“Yah, you’re still so young to date. Just focus on your study. You are still my baby daughter. No one can date you yet” Mr. Kang joking

“Daddy~” Karina whining

Mrs. Kang ruffled Karina's hair “If you found the right person, introduce to us but if you are still hesitant, keep looking for the good one. Your partner doesn't need to be perfect. It's enough that he or she is compatible with you, fills every gap in you and accepts you for who you are, not because you're the daughter of Kang. When you meet the right partner, everything will be perfect”

“I’ll always remember that, mom. I love you” Karina hugging her mother

“I love you too, baby”

Mr. Kang clear his throat “Since we have nothing to do, let’s go out to get fresh air”

“Picnic!” Karina squeal

“Cool! It’s been a while since we picnic” Mr. Kang agree with Karina idea

“Beach or park?” ask Mrs. Kang

“Mom, pops…I know a place where we can picnic and fishing. We can eat fresh fish and shrimp”

“That’s a good choice. Don’t forget to buy ramyeon, honey. Ramyeon is a must when fishing” Mr. Kang say to his wife

“Sure thing, let’s get ready”

…………..

At Bae residence, Irene, Taeyeon and their parents gather in study to discuss about Seulgi’s proposal

“Hyun, have you made a decision regarding the proposal? You’re going to tell Seulgi tomorrow so I guess you have the answer already” Mr. Bae looking at his second daughter

Irene sighs softly “To be honest, I still have doubt and worry. You know, everything is so fast. We just met and never had a romantic interaction. Mrs. Kang also said their family wants us to get married sooner if I agree. I not ready, appa”

Mr. Bae smiles warmly “I know it is too soon but I can see Seulgi is serious with her words. If she is just toying with your feelings, she will not bring her parents to come here and propose to you. We know they are from an honorable family, they're not going to take advantage or harm you. As far as I know, the Kang family has a clean track record since then. Since her grandfather who is the founder of Hexagon, continued by her dad and now Seulgi, no one ever does dirty or underground business. Everything they get now is purely from their hard work and they deserve the honor. I never attach to them since we’re not in the same business field but I heard a lot about Hexagon. I can assure you that everything is fine and Seulgi is not a bad guy”

He continued “However Hyun, everything is up to you. It’s you who’ll go through it. We only pray the best for you”

“Whatever decision you make, our family always give full support” say Mrs. Bae

“Follow your heart, Hyun” Taeyeon pats Irene shoulder

“Okay” Irene nods her head

……………

Without them knowing, Yerim eavesdropped behind the door from the start. Her mother asked her to accompany Minjeong until the maknae slept so after she tuck Minjeong in, she silently went in front of the study to listen to their conversation. Even if she does not hear from the start, she can assume that the discussion is going well. When her mother told everyone to dismiss, Yerim quickly go to her bedroom

In her room, Yerim quickly grabs her phone from the study table and does not forget to lock the door. She quickly search for someone number and make phone call

“Hello, unnie~”

“Hello baby, are you busy?”

“No, I review my assignment that I need to submit tomorrow”

“Am I disturbing?”

“Nope, I'm already on the bed. Where is Minjeong? She's asleep already?”

“Yeah, she sleep after watching cartoon”

“Oh I see, what are you doing now?”

“I'm in the bedroom too. Em…babe, I have something to discuss with you”

“What is it?”

“It’s about Seulgi unnie and Irene unnie”

“What's wrong with them?”

“Nothing wrong. I eavesdrop on their talk. Seems like my family is ready to welcome Seulgi unnie to the family. We only wait for unnie’s decision”

“Aigoo, I’m happy to hear that. I hope Irene unnie will give positive answer”

“Don’t forget to tell me tomorrow. You know Irene unnie not easily tell us about such stuff”

“Sure thing, I’ll let you know. We should end the call now. I want to go to the toilet then sleep. I have morning class tomorrow”

“Alright, I want to sleep too. See you during lunch”

“Okay, I love you”

“I love you too, baby”

…………….

Seulgi nervously went to the office today. She asked Irene to go straight to the office because she had breakfast with her parents. Her heart beating faster than usual signaling she is nervous so bad. Like her, Irene also shares the same feeling. Till this moment, she still can’t making final decision

“Good morning, unnie” Jisoo waving her hands in front of Irene face startling the older girl

“Yes…good morning”

“Unnie, this is Seulgi unnie scheduled for today. We gonna have hectic day today, unnie”

Irene checks the schedule on the Ipad that Jisoo gives to her “Oh, today is fully booked. This week also kind of hectic” she commented as she saw the schedule table practically full every day

“Yes unnie, today alone we have five appointments. Not to mention the entire week. I’ll accompany you on the first and second appointment. Wendy unnie will join the lunch with Mdm. Kim and visiting Queendom Marina. Last schedule at Hex Airlines HQ will be only you assisting her because Wendy unnie will represent Seulgi unnie in other appointment together with me”

“Noted” Irene jot down some notes on her Ipad

“Good morning, everyone!” Seulgi cheerfully barged into her office flashing a bright smile to Irene and Jisoo. Wendy walk behind smiling while texting with someone

“Good morning, unnie” Jisoo reply with her signature toothy grin

“Good morning” seeing an innocent smile on Seulgi's face, Irene finally made up her mind. She have her decision and she confident with it

“Yah!” Seulgi yell when Wendy bump into her back

“Kang Seulgi, why do you stop in the middle?” Wendy glare at her best friend

“It’s you who walk without looking forward”

“Hey, this is still counted as a route so it’s your fault for stopping in the middle of the route” Wendy retort

Seulgi rolled her eyes annoyingly “I’ll never win the argument with a lawyer” she raised up her hand as surrender

“Good”

“You two stop bickering. It’s too early to bicker” said Irene

“Scold her, unnie” Wendy hide behind Irene’s back

“Is it my fault?” Seulgi pointed at herself

“Yes!”

“Aigoo, done bickering. Wendy unnie, what makes you smile early in the morning?” Jisoo asking curiously

Wendy grin “I texted with Eunbi”

“Eunbi?”

“Yup, she moved to Seoul recently after resign from hospital at Cheongju”

“Wow, no wonder unnie is kind of busy lately” Jisoo pinch Wendy cheek playfully

“Oh, that’s why you rarely spend time with me. You should tell us that Eunbi moved to Seoul so we could visit her” say Seulgi

“She is still busy moving her stuff to her apartment and reporting duty at one of the university hospitals in Jongno-gu. I helped her move, that’s why I’m busy. She worry if Seulgi need me but I told her that Seulgi now have PA so I’m free”

“Ayy, you should tell me so that I can ask my staff helping with house-moving” say Seulgi

“I don’t want to trouble you. Beside, you and unnie kind of busy last week so I feel bad if asking for help in wrong time”

“It’s okay. I’ll visit her when she is free”

“I’ll let you know when she is not busy so we can meet”

“Alright”

“Time to work!” Jisoo cheerfully smile to the older girls

Jisoo and Wendy leave the office. Irene also go to her table while Seulgi still checking her phone on the couch

…………

Seulgi approaching Irene on her table then put a paper bag in front of her PA

“What is this?”

“Breakfast for you. I bought at bakery before come here”

“I ate already”

“You can eat it for brunch. Today we going to busy so don’t get hungry”

“What about you? You shouldn’t hungry too”

“I have mine too on my table’

“Okay, thanks for breakfast”

“You’re welcome” Seulgi turn around to leave but Irene call her name

“Seulgi”

“Yes?”

Irene calm her breath before speak “I’ll tell you my decision later after our last schedule”

Seulgi smiles “Sure, take your time. There is nothing to rush”

“Okay”

“Mom say hi to you”

Irene chuckled, “Say hi to her too. Is she at home?”

“No, mom and pops visit Heejin imo and family. They will be back tomorrow”

“Oh I see” Irene noticed a reminder appearing on the Ipad screen “We should get ready. Meeting will start in five minutes”

“Okay”

Irene gathers files needed for the meeting while Seulgi is busy checking her appearance. As usual, she wearing casual clothes to work, not bother to wear suit since it’s a bit irritating according to her

…………

“Goat, shall we have dinner before we go home?” Seulgi take quick look at Irene beside her

“Good idea. I’m hungry already”

“You should tell me early so that I can dismiss the meeting on time” Seulgi worry

“I still can deal with hunger. It’s not that bad. Besides, it’s not nice if I disturb meeting just because I am hungry” Irene unconsciously smile noticing Seulgi worry at her just because she is hungry

“I don’t mind leaving the meeting for you. Hm, not only meeting but literally everything”

“Really?”

“Yes, you can mark my words” Seulgi wiggle her eyebrows

“If I ask you to leave Hexagon, will you do it too?” Irene looking at Seulgi to see her expression

Seulgi smiled wider before answering her question “I told you I don’t mind leaving everything for you and that includes Hexagon. However, don’t ask me to leave my family and my café. My family is my life while my café is my income. If I lost my café, I don’t have money to support you and our future kids”

Irene giggled “Ayy, you think too far. I'm just kidding, Seulgi. No way will I do such things”

“I know but to give up on everything for you is true. Where do you want to eat? At my café?”

“No, I already tried all the menus in your café. Let’s try somewhere else”

“Okay, my lady”

…………….

Seulgi drives them to western restaurants that are popular in their area. They choose outdoor table to get fresh air while enjoying their dinner

“So, may I know your answer to my proposal?”

Seulgi asked while cutting beef tenderloin steak. Once she was done cutting the steak, she exchanged plates with Irene. The older girl of course melted seeing Seulgi action

“I decide to…accept it” Irene smile sweetly as she give her answer to Seulgi

The CEO's eyes widened and a smile appeared on her lips “Serious?”

“Yes, I’m serious”

“So, you’re my future wife now” Seulgi smile making her eyes disappear

“Future wife already?” Irene laughing seeing Seulgi’s antic

“Yes, we’ll get married soon, remember?”

“Why must we settle down that fast?” Irene asking the question that keep bothering her mind for the past few days

“Mom and pops only have two months holiday in Korea. That is the only time where they are free and have more time to spend with family. When they return to New York, pops will be busy with his job as vice chancellor while mom with foundation that she raise. We may look desperate but our family has limited time with each other so while we can, we’ll try to do and settle everything that involves our family members. We spend maximum time together before everyone back to basic schedule”

“Oh I see, it must be hard for your family to meet”

“Yeah, we only contact via phone or face time. I and Jimin always visit them. After this, I can’t visit my parents anytime I want”

“Why?”

“Because I’ll be a married woman. I have a big commitment. I want to focus on Hexagon and do my job properly. I don’t want to play around anymore. It’s time to change” Seulgi said confidently

“You don’t have to force yourself to change. I accept you for who you are”

Seulgi holds Irene's hand on the table “I want to be a better person for you and our future family. I promise myself that I’ll devote myself to my spouse so that you will not regret marrying me. Besides, my team also has their own life and one by one they are getting commitment. I feel bad pushing them handle works that I supposed to do personally”

“I always support your decision”

“Thank you, goat” Seulgi smile

Irene frowns when she hears that nickname again “Why do you keep calling me goat? We’re getting married yet you still calling me with that annoying name”

“Honey, GOAT that I used to call you is not an animal but it is a short form of Goddess of All Time”

“Em?” Irene eyes turn wide in shock

“You’re Goddess of All Time. Since our first encounter, I have never seen a woman as pretty as you. I’ve met many women but none of them are at your level. When we met at the convenience store, I got an idea to call you goat. Not an animal but a special title for you. You know, when you scolded me at the café, I did not listen to you. I admire you. You look prettier when you angry” Seulgi giggle

“I thought you were making fun of me with that name. You should tell me early so that I not misunderstand”

“It’s not fun if I tell you the meaning so fast. You’re so fun to tease” Seulgi laughing lightly “Now that you know the meaning of GOAT, don’t sulk when I call you with that name”

“Nope! Don’t ever call me goat. People will mistake it as animal not the title that you said. They don’t know what’s in your mind. Do you like it when people think that my nickname is taken after an animal?” Irene intimidating Seulgi with her sharp stare

“No” Seulgi shake her head

“No more goat from now on”

“What name shall I call you?”

“Any name except goat”

Seulgi thought for a few minutes “Babe? Baby? Baechu? Honey? Yeobo? Jagiya? Wife? Darling? Pumpkin? Love? Sunshine? Bella? Peach? Buttercup? Sweetie? Princess? Mi amor?”

“You choose for yourself. I’ll call you boo”

Seulgi smile bright “Alright, I call you bae”

“My surname?”

Seulgi waving her index finger “Bae stands for Before Anyone Else. From this moment, you’re on top of everyone in my circle. You’re my bae”

“You’re my boo~” Irene beaming sweetly

“And you’re my bae~” Seulgi replied with the same expression. Both of them laughing after that

“Seul, I have a question” Irene looking at Seulgi who finishing foods on her plate

“Go ahead”

Irene propped her arm on the table “About your feelings to me…are you in love with me or is it just like in a romantic way?”

Seulgi put the utensils on the plate as she finished eating. “At first, I just wanted to make fun of you because I like seeing your cute face when you sulked. I don’t have any idea that I could develop romantic feelings for you. Maybe God destined us together, He keeps making us meet. It makes me like you more and more but I am hesitant to express my feelings because we’re not on good terms. I don’t want to rush too. When I go to Switzerland, I consult Wendy about my weird feelings whenever I see you. She said maybe I have a different feeling for you. She asked me to confirm it when we return to Korea since I’ll work closely with you. God made it easy for me when your appa said that board members want you to step down from your position. I take you to Hexagon so I can clarify what I actually feel to you. I make a move immediately. I feel comfortable with you. You know, I can just give you high position in Hexagon but I decide to make you my PA so I can see you every day and you also know whoever work with me or whatever I do whether inside or outside of Hexagon”

Irene keeps her eyes on Seulgi when the girl in front of her explains herself. She can see honesty in Seulgi’s eyes. That girl is really serious with her feelings. Irene does not regret saying yes to Seulgi's proposal because she knows Seulgi is the right person for her. She believe in Seulgi

“Love can come without us noticed”

“You’re right” Seulgi nods her head “What about you? Do you have feelings for me?”

“Honestly, I feel comfortable with you. The way you treat me since I work as your PA is totally different from the second time we met. I am worried if you will take revenge after what I did to you at your café. Thankfully you never do it. As for love, not yet but I don’t know tomorrow morning” both of them laughing at the last sentence

“It’s okay, bae. Take it slow. We have more time to spend with each other”

“Yeah, slowly but surely. Shall we go home now? I don’t want eomma to worry if I arrive late”

“Alright, let’s go”

The new couple leaving the restaurant, heading to Bae house

…………….

Seulgi stops her car in front of Bae house. Both of them unbuckle their seatbelt

“Thank you for our first date. I enjoy it” Irene say

“Yeah, first date. I enjoy it too. Tomorrow we’ll have a family gathering to tell our parents about our relationship and maybe discuss our wedding. Don’t forget to tell your parents”

“Aren’t your parents returning from your imo place tomorrow? Why don't we let them rest first?”

“Aish, don’t worry. Imo place is just one hour from here. Besides, they have drivers so nothing will make them tired. They only sleep all the way to our house. Mom said they might arrive in the afternoon. We can meet at night. I’ll tell you the place tomorrow”

“Okay”

“Bae” Seulgi poke Irene’s arm

“What?”

“Em, can I kiss you before you go?” Seulgi ask hesitantly

Irene chuckle seeing Seulgi looked nervous “Yes, you can”

“Lips or cheeks?”

“Both”

Seulgi suddenly looked excited “Really?”

“Yes, you’re my future husband so you can kiss me”

“Come” Seulgi cupped Irene’s face then kissed her lips, cheek and forehead “There…you’re officially belong to me”

Irene pull Seulgi on her arms and do the same to her “You also belong to me”

“Start from tomorrow, we must kiss every morning, before you enter your house and whenever we have chance”

“Suit yourself, I know you’ll not listen even if I say no”

Seulgi cackle “You know me well”

“Of course. I have to go now”

“Wait, I open the door for you” Seulgi get out then open the door for Irene “Goodnight bae”

“Goodnight boo, text me when you arrive. Don’t speed up”

“Okay boss” Seulgi playfully saluted to Irene “Go inside now. Say hi to your family and peck baby Minjeong cheek for me”

“Alright, see you tomorrow boo”

“See you too, baby”

Irene enters the gate then Seulgi also goes to her car. She leaves after making sure Irene safely enters her house. Tonight both of them sleep with a big smile on their face. The Bae family can tell that Irene has a good time with Seulgi seeing her bright smile greeting them in the living room but they decide to not ask her. They will wait until Irene herself tells them about the good news.

As for Karina, she concludes that her unnie is in a good mood because Seulgi bought a