Younha - It`s Okay

4 Years Later:

Years seemed to pass by quickly and little Kyuri had finally turned 4 years old. She was a big girl now who would get piggyback rides from her father. She would sometimes help out at the stand where he worked or help her mother at home. She would get scolded too, during the times she didn`t listen, but was soon showered with love since Jongin had a weak heart for his little girl. She was loved among the other kids at the village; everyone loved playing with her because she always included everyone. Jongin knew she had gotten that side from Minah, since he knew she was kind like that.

Jongin woke and headed over to the kitchen seeing the little one grasping a plate with her small hands which Minah handed over to her so Kyuri could set up the table. She always loved to help, it always made her feel important and she told her father she didn`t like to see her mother doing all of the work alone. He smiled seeing the little one going on her toes to place the plate correctly and getting a full view of the dining table.

Jongin walked over and ruffled her hair making her eyes round and her smile stretch. “Appa!” She shrieked and jumped right after putting the plate at place. Minah turned around and smiled seeing Jongin hoisiting their little girl up in his arms while her small arms tightened around his neck. He was surprised seeing her being so attached to him, it was probably because he arrived late home the other day and he was right.

She pulled out of the hug and pouted towards Jongin. “Appa, you didn`t tell me a bedtime story last night” She huffed and he pinched her nose slightly making her wrinkle her nose.

“I know, appa had to work till late. Mianhaeyo, it won`t happen again” He apologized to her kissing her cheeks making her grin.

“It better not happen again” Minah spoke up bringing a carton filled with milk to the table so they could eat their breakfast and Jongin blinked setting Kyuri on one of the chairs while sitting on one himself. “I tried telling the princess story you tell her every night yesterday, but she refused to listen. She told me I don`t tell it as good as appa” Minah pointed out with her matter-in-fact tone and Jongin couldn`t help but chuckle but feel proud at the same time.

“It`s because I make it sound more alive” Minah blinked at him since he was telling her indirectly that she wasn`t much of a story teller.

“Oh is that so?” She took a sip from her milk and he nodded his head.

“You need to make her voice lighter when you`re the princess and darker when you`re the prince, right Kyuri?” She nodded her head in eagerness and Minah had to restrain herself from smiling.

“Can the master of storytelling please teach me?” She batted with her lashes and Jongin straightened his back and cleared his throat.

“Oh no, the mean king is trying to come between me and the prince” Jongin played horrified planting his hands on either side of his cheeks. “No worries, Princess, I`ll take care of you. We`ll run away from this place and live life to the fullest” Jongin placed his hands on his hips and straightened his back and turned all heroic with his deep voice. Minah knew Jongin wasn`t actually telling Kyuri a fairytale he was sharing true experiences with her, the ones both Minah and he had experienced.

“Appa, will tell you the story tonight, araso?” Jongin winked to the little one. Kyuri nodded her head taking a huge bite of the bread Minah had made for her, and Minah couldn`t help but shake her head at his childish behavior.

The breakfast continued only quietly this time, but it didn`t take long before Jongin cut the silence. “I am taking you both to the field nearby. Isn`t it okay, now that Kyuri is older?” He asked Minah for permission and she nodded eagerly.

“But what about work?” He waved with his hand.

“Ahjumma, was the one who told me to take you there” he reasoned and Minah giggled. After the breakfast they got ready and headed over to the field where Jongin had taken Minah during her last month of pregnancy. Minah was walking in the back watching Jongin having Kyuri on top of his shoulders holding onto her tiny hands in his big ones. He would always turn into a plane so he could hear his daughter’s sweet laughter filling his ears.

Minah would always watch in silent taking in every moment never once believing they would make it this far, but they did and it was all thanks to him.

When they finally arrived to the field Jongin placed Kyuri on the ground and with a sparkle in her eyes she ran right through the fields