Note: As promised! Sorry for going away for too long, but back with a daddy-daughter bonding time.

Keia woke up but stayed silent. She looked around. Her mom wasn’t around, her dad was still asleep. She held onto Gary’s fingers and moved closer to him. Those little movements woke him up. He looked down and saw her playing around by herself on their bed. He smiled, pulling her down. She fell on top of him, giggling. Without being asked, Keia placed a kiss on Gary’s sealed lips. He kissed her cheeks, flipped her over, and kissed her stomach, tickling her.

“Go get ready.” Gary told her and as if a cue, she sprinted outside with all her might. He got up as well and got ready himself. She ran outside giggling, finding her mom by the countertop. She ran all the way and hugged her mom’s leg. Jihyo looked at her and smiled.

“Someone’s excited.” Jihyo said to her daughter, chuckling along. Jihyo was already dressed in her jeans and grey shirt. Keia just giggled in response. “What do you want to eat?” Jihyo asked her.

“Ppang!” She said, pointing at the loaf on top of the table. Jihyo sat her on the chair and opened the seal. “Jam!” She said, pointing at the jar of strawberry jam. Jihyo followed her daughter’s instructions whilst laughing to herself. She then let Keia enjoy her breakfast. Gary came out of his room dressed in a white shirt. He stood next to Jihyo and gave her a kiss. Keia ignored them and continued on with her bread.

 “I’ll get everything in the car while you dress her.” Gary said when Keia finished eating her breakfast. Jihyo put Keia down and the girl clung unto her as they walked towards her room. Jihyo sat on the bed, watching Keia dig through her closet. She took out a casual, white and light pink floral sundress. Jihyo helped her change into it and took out Keia’s shoes. When she was done changing her daughter, they joined Gary in the car.

“Appa!” Keia called out when Jihyo started driving. Gary looked to the back. “Is it far?” She asked. Gary shook his head.

“Are you still sleepy?” He asked his daughter who was sitting on the car seat. She simply shook her head. “Do you want me to turn the music on?” He asked again. This time around, she nodded. They dropped Jihyo off by her filming location.

“I’ll see you tomorrow then, oppa.” Jihyo told Gary as they parted. “Bye, Keia. Be good, ok?” Jihyo told their daughter. Keia nodded, still excited for their trip. She waved her mom goodbye without hesitation. They got to the airport on time. There were no paparazzi, but it was more crowded than a normal day. Gary went out and unbuckled Keia from her car seat.

“Appa…” She said while struggling out of her seat. Gary looked at her, setting her on the ground. “Geugeo.” She said pointing at Toto, her rabbit doll. Gary took it and gave it to her. Gary then took out their luggage from the back. Gary took Keia’s little backpack. It was grey and pink, with a cat’s face on it and floppy ears. He helped Keia wear it. He then took down Keia’s little luggage.

“Do you want to hold this? Or should appa carry this for you?” He asked her. She grabbed the handle from Gary. He smiled at her and grabbed her other hand, walking towards the gate.

“Appa moja.” She said. Gary took her hat out of her backpack and put it on her. She giggled and ran ahead of him. Gary kept an eye on her, but let her ran ahead. “Appa ppalli…” She called out, waiting for him by the door. A couple of people came to him for pictures, Keia, too, had her own little group of fans. Gary took a look at how she was doing in between pictures. He laughed to himself and made his way closer to her each time a person had their picture.

“Oppa, she’s adorable!” They said once he made his way through. Gary just smiled. Keia moved to his side and held onto his hand. “Where’s Jihyo eonni?”

“She’s working.” Gary told them. “Keia, annyeonghaseo haeyaji.” He said and Keia bowed lightly. She giggled and asked Gary to pick her up. “Aniya, aniya. Walk. Appa has to carry a lot.” With a pout on her face, she trampled on. Gary excused himself and followed after her. They got through everything smoothly and were ready to board the plane. Gary lifted her and she rested her head on his shoulder, dozing off. It was near her naptime and she was getting sleepy and tired. The plane left for Singapore shortly after. Keia slept peacefully for the first 2 hours of the flight, sparing Gary some time to rest. The days had been busy and he appreciated a little time to rest. When she woke up, a boy who seemed a little older than her walked passed. He waved at her, his other hand carrying a bag of snacks. They were happy to find a friend their age. He offered her his snack and she gladly accepted it. The boy then laughed and ran back to his seat, rows away from where she sat. Keia rustled out of her seat and jumped down. Gary woke up, surprised.

“You’re awake?” He rhetorically asked. “Where are you going?” He asked her as she tried to go through his legs. Keia breezed through him. He unbuckled his seatbelt, but for a while, remained in his seat. He observed where she went from there. She looked back at him, giggling, and continued on.

Keia found her new friend, sitting beside his mom, an empty seat near the aisle. The boy laughed to have found Keia again. Keia took her backpack off and opened it. Gary watched her as she seemed to have made friends. Keia took out a bottle of banana milk and gave it to him.

“Eo? Jihoon, did you make friends?” The boy’s mom asked him. “Ireumi muoya?” She asked Keia. And Keia answered shyly. “Yeogi anhja.” She said, and Keia just giggled, making her way back to Gary.

“Wae?” Gary asked her as she tugged on Gary’s fingers. “Did you make friends?” He asked. “It’s ok, go ahead. I’m here.” Gary told her. Keia walked back again, running. A girl sitting across from Jihoon seemed to remember Keia vaguely. She whispered to her friend.

“Doesn’t this girl look like someone?” She said. Her friend watched Keia closely. “I feel like I’ve seen her before. Her friend shrugged.

“Molla.” Her friend said, “But she’s pretty.”

“Are you here alone?” Jihoon’s mom asked her.

“Anyo.” She said, mumbling. “Appa’s in front.”