Lay’s POV

Every morning Seul Joo would rush to the bathroom. Morning sickness was really affecting her. Sometimes she makes it, sometimes she doesn’t. As a loving airen, I would bring her lemon water and help her clean up.

I read in one of the pregnancy books that there will be mood swings throughout the pregnancy. Luckily Seul Joo hasn’t had any yet.

“Eomma, call us as soon as you land in China. In fact just call me; you don’t have to worry about calling the others. I will tell them everything.” Tao said to Seul Joo. The others laughed at his childish request.

“Gege, don’t forget to protect my Eomma, okay?” He said turning to me. I nodded letting out a laugh.

“Tao that’s enough, I thought Minseok was overprotective when it comes to Seul Joo. I didn’t know pandas are over protective too.” Kris-ge said pulling Tao away from airen making her giggle at Tao.

“Hey! Take care both of you, especially you Seul Joo, got it?” Xiumin hyung said hugging her.

“Arasseo oppa and thanks for worrying guys, I promise I’ll be fine, Yi Xing’s here after all.” She said and gave the rest of the members a hug.

Seul Joo and I are heading to the airport for our one week off to visit our families in our hometowns. As always, fans followed us and took pictures, mostly of me. I wonder what they will say this time. It was a good thing that the security was able to keep us safe as we entered the airport. I just don’t want Seul Joo to get hurt from all those people, especially since I don’t know which ones are sasaengs.

We safely arrived in Changsha with no worries. I was really proud of my Chinese fans, they took pictures, but they were still considerate enough to keep their distance.

When we spotted my parents at the exit, I could see their huge grins as we approached them. As I thought would happen, mother went straight for Seul Joo and gave her a hug.

“Yi Xing, Seul Joo, what a lovely day for the two of you to visit. Let’s hurry up and get in the car, let’s chit chat later.” Mom happily said.

~at the house~

“Seul Joo, I’m really glad to see you again dear. Yi Xing, you just don’t know how happy we were when you told us the news.” Grandma said holding Seul Joo’s hand.

“It was really nice of Mr. Lee to give us a week off to visit you. Seul Joo is really excited to see you all, even more so to see her family.” I explain.

“Oh, you are going to the Philippines after?” Dad asked, I nodded.

“Just like yours, my family is also excited to see me and Yi Xing. They were also happy to hear about the new member of the family.” Seul Joo said.

“How long are you are staying here then?” Grandpa asked.

“Well, we will be staying here for three days and then three days in the Philippines.” I answered.

“That’s good to hear, but let’s discuss important things. When are you planning to get married? Now that you are expecting a baby.” Dad asked looking at us.

Mom then suggested that we should do a civil wedding and a church wedding after the baby is born. Seul Joo and I agreed with her suggestion since it wouldn’t hard for us when our baby is born. But I told them that we were still planning the location of where we would get married, either in Korea, China or the Philippines. They then said that we should just get married in Korea for our convenience. Since we are both the legal age, we have the right to get married without our parents’ consent. Seul Joo then said that we need to talk to her family about the idea.

Your POV

~at the house~

Meeting Yi Xing’s family again was really nice. I could see the excitement in their faces when they saw us. I can even feel that they are more excited than us, which was a good thing. I could imagine my parents were also like that. Being first time grandparents can be exciting, like being first time parents.

Our talk was great help to Yi Xing and me. We need to plan for our civil wedding when we return to Korea. I agreed with his parents that we should have a civil wedding for our baby’s sake. Planning a big church wedding would be too stressful and may affect the baby.

I was in Yi Xing’s room playing on the computer. I opened my Weibo account and as expected, the picture of Yi Xing and I was already trending. Everyone was asking why we were visiting his parents. Suddenly the door opened and Yi Xing entered the room with a tray of food. I turned to see what he had brought; the sweet aroma filled the whole room.

“Airen, mom made you some food, she said it’s good for pregnant women.” He said placing the tray on the side table. I smiled to him and showed him the pictures in the computer.

He sat beside me and slid his arms around my tummy. “What have they said about us?” He asked as he placed soft kisses on my neck. His hot breath against my skin tickled.

I showed him the comments of the fans and he started to laugh thinking about how his fans can be silly sometimes. He closed the laptop and turned to me placing a kiss on my forehead.

“You don’t have to worry about them airen, let them figure it out by themselves.” He said caressing my cheeks. Oh how I love him, he is so sweet to me.

I rested my head on his chest and embraced him. “I just don’t want people spreading rumors and false information about us airen.” I said.

“Don’t worry okay, when we return to Seoul I’ll arrange a press conference letting the whole world know that I’ll be soon a daddy.” He teased smiling at me. I looked at him and pouted, in return I received a pinch on the cheeks from him.

He stood up from the bed and took the tray of food on the side table, the smell the food was really good and it made me hungry. Yi Xing fed me the soup first and I happily ate the delicious food his mom made for me. In just a few minutes I had finished all the food on the tray.

“Wow! You eat fast airen, well that’s maybe the result if you’re eating for two now.” He said giggling as he fixed the tray and headed back to the kitchen.

For the three days in Changsha, Yi Xing and I spent them as normal couple. No schedules to worry, no fans to bother us, just us and his family. His mother and grandmother gave me tips on how to handle my pregnancy and I learned a lot from them.

I also did a video call with the other boys back in Seoul. They kept texting me wanting to know how I was doing. For seven weeks pregnant they’re sure worried about me. I wonder how they will act when I started to show.

~at the car~

“Seul Joo remember what grandma and I told you and Yi Xing please be more responsible to keep Seul Joo safe, you understand.” His mom said giving us a lecture as we headed to the airport.

“Yes mom, I will, don’t worry too much, nothing’s going to happen, I promise.” Yi Xing answered.

I couldn’t help but laugh at how his mother could be so over protective, I kind of liked it.

We boarded the plane and safely landed in my home country, the Philippines. Just like Yi Xing’s parents my family was also over excited to see us. Upon seeing us in the airport, they couldn’t stop waving at us, smiling widely. They ran over to us and gave us a hug.

As always my mother was caring as ever. She let us rest for a while because it was a tiring trip from China to the Philippines. We were exhausted and woke up just in time for dinner.

The aroma of my mom’s cooking made me hungry as I sat at the table. I could see Yi Xing’s excitement. He also loved my mom’s cooking. Her cooking was the best I had ever tasted, there was nothing like a home cooked meal from mom. I’m really proud of her.

After the delicious dinner, my parents, Yi Xing and I gathered in the living room to have our discussion while my siblings went to study for their exams.

“So Yi Xing dear, how is your family in China?” Mom asked.

“They are fine mom, even my grandparents, they are still very healthy and they were so happy to see us.” Yi Xing answered.

We told them about the suggestion Yi Xing’s parents had made about the civil wedding in Korea. Luckily they agreed. Dad then said that no matter what our decision is, he and mom would support us. I was really happy to hear those words from my parents.

“Just promise us to take good care of yourself and the baby inside you.” Mom said. I nodded.

Talking with our parents was a big help to Yi Xing and I. They had given us their blessings and a lot useful advice. The best advice I received was from my own mother. She is full of experience; being a mother of five she knows everything. I really want to be like her. I will be a very good mother to my baby when they are born.

Author’s POV

You and Lay happily spend your one week vacation with your love ones. It was also great timing that your best friends Jelly and Nica were also in the country for a short vacation. Like you, Nica and Jelly were also working in another country, so it was a good chance for you to spend time together.

You invited them for dinner at your favorite Korean restaurant. They were glad to see you and they even gave you and Lay their best wishes for your pregnancy. They also kept teasing Lay that he will have a hard time when your mood swings starts.

“You should expect a roller coaster ride when your airen starts having mood swings, her emotions will be shifting without you knowing it.” Jelly advised Lay.

Jelly was the one who gave Lay the most advice. She is working in a maternity hospital. Pregnancy and child care is her expertise.

Spending time in the Philippines and China was really fun for you and Lay. Lay had a chance to receive pocket book guides for tips about pregnancy and childbirth form Jelly. Nica has some knowledge about pregnancy so she also contributed in giving Lay some advice. You couldn’t help but laugh when you saw Lay’s expression every time he learned new information. If the others were with you, they would have made fun of him.

It was already time for your flight back to South Korea and your parents were happy to bring you to the airport.

“Now remember, don’t forget to take your vitamins and don’t overwork yourself.” Your mom said before you headed to the boarding area.

“Yi Xing, I’m counting on you to take care of my daughter.” Your dad added.

“Don’t worry dad, I will take care of her, I promise.” Lay answered.

Both of you bid them goodbye and made your way to the boarding area. While you waited for your plane to arrive, you spotted an ice cream parlor and asked Lay to buy one for you.

“What flavor do you want airen?” He asked.

“Mango is nice, Strawberry is sweet. No maybe cookies and cream, chocolates are not allowed. Oh! Maybe I’ll have vanilla instead.” You said pointing at each of the flavors, unable to decide which one you would like.

Lay stood beside you giggling as he waited for you to choose your final flavor. So you decide to cover your eyes and randomly point at a flavor. You ended up having strawberry which wasn’t a bad idea; Lay also loved that flavor the most.

“So strawberry?” He asked you smiling.

“Yup, strawberry, final answer!” You replied.

“Two strawberry please.” Lay ordered. The ice cream vendor quickly gave you your order. You accepted your ice cream and happily ate it like a child. Lay thought you were adorable.

Just when you finished your ice cream your plane to Korea arrived. Lay held you by your waist as he showed your tickets at the gate then you made your way back to Korea safely.

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