22 | Daniel Seo  

 

Slowly but surely opening his eyes, Daniel made a few blinks here and there - allowing himself to get into the bright sun shining through, drawing in his face. But he closes his eyes again when he felt like the rays had shone more. It hurts his eyes a little.   Keeping his eyes close, He stretched on his arms forward, as he attempted to stretch on his lower as well. But that only made him realized his mother was still on his side. A big smile draws his features as he held on the girl's face without opening his eyes yet.   However, he felt felt odd about it. The use to be puffy cheeks are now like a thin layer of skin? Pinching on it, he raised his brows.   "Omma, where's your baby puffy cheeks?"    As he reach on the chin part, he pouted. "Why is your chin not chubby anymore Omma?" He's getting suspicious now.   But he continues to wonder. He moved down to her arms, and made sure to pinch it. But no, they're oddly too skinny."Omma so skinny now? You did not eat, did you?" Giggles him in the process.   When he reaches down the chest part, he snickers, "Omma has no more chest? Where did it go?" He was sure it got smaller than it used to be.    Yoona who happened to wake up at the same time, widening her eyes when she felt like someone is her covered chest. Looking down, she squealed, "KYAAAA DANNY YOU ERT!!!"   Daniel's eyes frantically opened, only to have a shock of his life. He frantically got up and jumps out the bed, pointing to the older girl, "YOU WHY ARE YOU HERE? Where's Omma?!!!!"   Yoona quickly covered up her entire body and did not respond. But she was giggling under the covers.   "You cuddle with me?!!! NOOOO WAAAAYYY!!!!" Daniel is whining and stomping his feet. Cheeks are so red realizing whose he was holding earlier.  And no wonder she didn't even had a milk? Unlike his mother. He literally shake his hands and head, shaking all the thoughts out, inside his mind. "THIS IS NIGHTMAREEE!!!"   Peeking under the covers, Yoona smiled from ear to ear, watching the adorable sight of the young lad. She wanted to explain her part but he suddenly sat on the floor, fell into a complete silence. She guessed he was still accepting his defeat. She let him like that first, as she decided to lie down, wondering where could be her partner be at the moment. Yet, thinking she must be just outside, preparing breakfast, she ignores it and looked back at the young boy outside the bed. However, she quickly covered herself when the latter went back to the bed and he pulled the covers from her. She immediately covered her face, ready for anything. However, Daniel simply reached on her hand and pulled it gently away from her face.   "Hehe, you like cuddling with me, Danny." she sheepishly uttered.   "Where is Omma?" Ask Daniel instead.   "Omma? I don't know--"   "You kick Omma out here, No?"   Yoona scoffed. "What? Why would I? Maybe your Omma was just outside.  We should see her then." Like an instant, the young lad left her dumbfounded. She rolled her eyes, get up, went out her bed and casually walk to the balcony. She realized the doors was ajar. "No wonder I'm cold a little."   Letting out a big yawn, she had stretch her arms upward as well. Then she bend to left and then right. "Hehe, his shock face is so hilarious."    Breathing in deeply, and then out, she greeted the new day, "Good morning sunshine!" With her brightest mood.   Going back casually to the bed, she sat down at the edge of the bed and finally realized a folded paper on top of the night stand.   Without putting any idea on it, she just picked it up and open such paper. "Oh." Was all that she can say upon reading the message Seohyun left.   Yoona, I'm sorry for not letting you know. But I left because Paul needs me. I'll be back once I he's okay. Please look over my son for the mean time. Xoxo Seohyun.   "Aigoo, No wonder she's not around." she placed the paper back to the night stand, she expectantly can see Daniel walking in to the room, saying,   "Omma is missing, Daddy!!! Let's find her please... " then she's being drag out her room.   Yoona find herself smiling instead. Daniel's concern is just too adorable. "She's not missing!" She stopped him, just the moment they were about to reach the stairs.   Confused, Daniel looked up Yoona. "How did you know? I can't see her around!"   "Hold on." Yoona frantically went back to the bedroom and picked up the paper. Then she went back, holding the paper for the young boy. "It says here that she left because Paul is sick. Which means-"   "Omma left to see Paul? Why didn't she bring me too?!"   "Huh? I don't-"   "Daddy, I want to see my buddy too!" Daniel strongly commanded.   "No!"   "Why not?"   "Because your mother said she will be back right after. Let's just wait for her!"   "She said it?"   "Why? You don't believe me?"   Daniel shook his head simply. And then, he started to wail. "Bring me to Omma and Buddy please!!! I want to see them Now!!!"   Yoona sighed, watching the young boy in disappointment. "How could you do that when you haven't even eaten? Do you want to eat first, then?"   "Oh, Eat?" Daniel stopped his antics and realized his hungry stomach. "I want to eat NOW!!!" And with that, he jumps twice then drag Yoona down the stairs.   Yoona took this as a cue and picked up Daniel on her shoulders. Bringing him to the kitchen, she literally jogs there.   She put the young boy down to the chair and, "I will cook us some pancakes, ham and more haaam!!! She excitedly went over the kitchen counter and began her thing.   Daniel was behave in his seat, following every Yoona's move. As if he's watching a cooking show, he can't wait and taste their breakfast.   At midst of waiting, he suddenly thought of something. "Is Omma cheating on me to Paul?"   Yoona literally turned her head behind. "Are you sure you are just four years old?"         [Seo Mansion]     Crazy - Unbelievable - fated?    Seohyun knew from the start she only has one son. She only has one kidwolf in life. However, it seems like things are unexpectedly surprising. She must be so special to be blessed with a twin. No wonder, she can see Daniel to him as well.    Though at first she ask Taeyeon and her parents why they keep him away from her and reacted a little uncharacteristic, after sleeping with Paul, and how much the kid had accepted her so much, there's no doubt she is loving the idea of having another son.   After making sure the chicken porridge had cool down enough, She went out the kitchen of Seo's Residence, carrying a bowl of porridge for her son. Taeyeon was on the living room, who immediately dashes forward to get the tray from her grasp. However, she declines it.   "It's okay Unnie. Um, Kindly open the door for me instead." She said with a genuine smile.   Taeyeon smiled back, as she simply walked in silence with her all the way to Paul's room. She opened it for her and made a way.    "Thank you." Seohyun softly uttered, walking in to the room. Paul was seen sleeping peacefully still. But the cloth on top of his forehead still indicates he is not okay. That he is still so sick.   Seohyun warmly smiled at the sight, recalling how Paul called out her name - she barely could count. It was so overwhelming, and definitely made her realize she's a mother of another kid.   Placing the tray on top of the night stand, She sat at the edge of the bed and check on Paul's temperature, using a thermometer she sneak in his armpit. The fever was still high at 39 degrees Celsius. But it wasn't high enough to bring him to the hospital.    That breaks her heart. His pain is her pain too. It's like an instant connection between a mother to her son.   "He must be thinking a lot about the truth. I'm sorry baby." Whispered her, caressing Paul's cheeks. "You have to know this first. But like I told you, Omma will be here. Until you are okay. That's a promise. Hmm?"   As if the young lad heard his mother's voice, his eyes slowly opened. So slow, until his lips curled into a sweet small smile, as he find the person he so wanted to see the next time he wakes up. Each seconds passes, as he blinks and blinks, his smile got even bigger. "Omma... "   Seohyun's one single tear drops in the corner of her right eye as the sweet voice from Paul echoed her ears, She leaned down and rested her lips on top of his forehead, she whispered, "Yes, It's Omma Paul. I'm here. I'm just right here, baby."   Paul closed his eyes and savor the moment. His heart is beating so fast, yet not that he is nervous again. Rather, it's beating because it's happy. Absolutely so happy that he wished everyday Seohyun Omma will be in his side. If only he can ask his appa to make her stay.   "Hungry now baby?"    Because he thinks her voice is a music to his ears. He wanna listen to it over and over again. Opening his eyes, he pout his lips and open his dry lips to speak. "Omma Sorry. I am sorry I'm sick."   "Why are saying sorry? No, Paul. You don't have to." Seohyun cup his cheeks. "I think It's Omma saying sorry right now. You don't deserve this. You don't deserve suffering this truth." As much as she wanted to hold her tears, it drops unconsciously. Paul reached up and wipe her tears momentarily.   "Omma Don't cry. Don't cry please..."   "I'm not crying." Seohyun chuckled despite the tears.   "Why are your tears dropping?"   Wiping her own tears, Seohyun leaned back and took her time holding all the tears. She keeps on fanning herself through her hands. Paul giggles, as he find it adorable to watch.   "See no more tears." said Seohyun after a few moments. "So... Omma is not crying." she smiled so big.   The young boy stretch his hands forward, Seohyun leaned down a little again. Paul tuck her hair behind her ears and cupped her chubby cheeks. She smiled cutely, He also smiled back. Like it's their fate to be in this room, both are so comfortable with each other.   "No wonder I feel so safe around you... you're my real mother."   Seohyun's heart just skipped its beat. "I know right? Me too, Paul. Me too. You're definitely Daniel's twin, there's no doubt. You both are my angels."   "Don't cry no more, Okay? I like to see you always smiling. I have a pretty Omma - you shouldn't be crying because it's ugly." Paul softly uttered. "Omma also don't need to say sorry... because no one actually had a mistake. Is that it, Omma?"   Seohyun can't help it and kissed Paul's cheeks, then his forehead. "No one wanted this in the first place. Baby, thanks for accepting me right away."   "I've been wishing to have a mother - there's no such thing I'm going to decline such blessing. Omma, this maybe so fast but I love you. No, I think from the moment I open my eyes to this world, I know I already loved you." said Paul, pulling Seohyun closer to kissed the tip of her nose. "Omma, Paul promise won't be sick anymore - so you won't be worrying over me." whispered her consequently.   "That's a promise?"   Paul nodded. "Yes, Seohyun Omma."   "I'll take that word, Hmm?" Pulling back, Seohyun finally ushered her son to sit up. The latter slowly complied, with her help.    "Omma my head is aching."   "I know - That's why I brought you some porridge. It'll help you baby." said Seohyun, reaching for the bowl of chicken porridge. "I've heard from your Aunt you like chicken porridge every time you're sick. So Omma cooked for you."   Paul politely nodded. "So this is the first food I'm going to taste from my Omma. Thank You, Omma." He felt so loved. Now, he knows what it feels like to have a mother.   Seohyun has been smiling from ear to ear, as she find it really pleasant to hear from Paul, calling her Omma. She thinks it's not believable now that she is a mother of two kidwolfs.   "Open your mouth baby." She instructed, in her childish voice.
Paul giggles, as he opened his mouth. Once the spoon entered, he made sure the entire porridge reach on his tongue. As then, he gently munch on it, then swallowed it. "Omma it's so good." A cute and happy smile plastered his face, as he find it really delicious.    Seohyun once again feeds her son, she giggles with him.   "After this, we'll eat your medicine okay?"   Paul simply nodded. Yet, he finally reached for the spoon, "Omma, I can do this on my own." and wanted to help himself instead.   However, Seohyun gently takes it off his hand. "No. Let Omma feeds you. Let Omma take care of Paul this time. I want to make up with the years we've been apart, is that Okay?" she must be overjoyed to have Paul as her son, but she really can't help it.   "Okay." Paul blushed, didn't expect his mother would be this so sweet towards him.   Seohyun pinched Paul's cheeks lightly, as she really find it cute noticing his cheeks flushing. Both smiled and casually resumes with the porridge. The best porridge has Paul ever tasted.   A moment later, Paul had emptied his bowl. Full, he wrap his arms around Seohyun. "Thank You for taking care of me, Omma." and thanked his mother heartily.   Seohyun simply ruffled her son's hair, and kissed the crown of his head. The latter looked up and brightly smile.   "Let's have your medicine now." She sweetly said, earning his nod. She then took the ibuprofen on the night stand, and a small glass for kids. She carefully poor the liquid to the said glass and made her son drink it.   Due to the odd taste, Paul's face grimaced. Seohyun quickly took a glass of water and supported him to drink a little. After putting the glass down, Paul exhaustively leaned on his mother's chest, as he wrap his arms around her waste. He closes his eyes momentarily. His body is really so heavy, eyes are tired, while head is throbbing. He so wanted to cry because of these pain he is experiencing. Thus, doesn't want to, or he will worry his mother again. Being with her is already a blessing to him. He wants to make sure he won't be the reason of her stress.    Seohyun take notice on Paul's pain, and was his back through her left lovingly, while she held the back of his head. She is usually does this to her son, Daniel as well. While doing so, she close her eyes, and began humming a song.   Taeyeon, who walked in again to the room, almost want to call out for Seohyun when she caught the adorable sight. She hold her tongue and decided to give it to them.         [Im Mansion - Garden]       "Have you thought about your father, Danny?"   Daniel stops eating momentarily upon hearing such question, coming from Yoona herself. "Why are you asking?" which made him curious. It was really so out of this world to talk about his father, he is not concern to know.   "Just curious. I mean, you are still four. Daniel should be curious about his father." said Yoona, taking a gulp of her own glass of water.   "Danny doesn't like Appa. He is bad." Daniel mumbles to himself.   "Huh?" Which The doe-eyed didn't get it.   Looking down to his pancake, the young boy sighed. "I don't want to see Appa, because he hurt Omma. If Omma doesn't want to see him, Danny also doesn't want to. I think it's not necessary anymore."   "Chin... cha?" Yoona was speechless. Seohyun must have influence her son on this? Or what? She hoped not. "You don't even want to have a father?" she added.   Looking up to meet the doe-eyed's eyes on him, Daniel replied, "I and Omma