To you again,
[Epilogue] Marriage, and After - Part 2
신여주
Hop-
제이홉
.....
신여주
Hop-
In the dim dawn, the female protagonist quietly called J-Hope.
Hop, who wouldn't wake up no matter how much he called, carefully shook him and called out to him. Only then did he open his eyes with difficulty.
제이홉
Uh......why.......?
신여주
Hope.
제이홉
yes.....
신여주
We're having a baby.
제이홉
.....huh......?
After a pause, he raised his head and looked at the female protagonist, then slowly rubbed his eyes and sat up.
제이홉
what?
신여주
Baby. I think I'm pregnant.
제이홉
......
I expected that to happen.
I don't know how this feels.
제이홉
......
신여주
......?
The female protagonist carefully looked at J-Hope, who was just staring blankly.
I've thought about getting married, but I've never thought about having children.
Yeoju woke up early in the morning, her heart pounding with excitement. She went into the bathroom with the pregnancy test she'd bought at the pharmacy yesterday, and stood there blankly for a while.
What about J-Hope-
He scratched his head with a strange expression and then spread his arms.
제이홉
Come here.
As she leaned against him, J-Hope gently held her in his arms.
제이홉
I feel... strange. It's weird.
신여주
I did that too.
제이홉
Am I going to be a father?
신여주
huh.
J-Hope, resting his chin on his head, smiled softly.
Then he hugs the female lead a little tighter.
Even without saying anything, his feelings are conveyed.
Joy. Excitement. A slight sense of anticipation for a future I can't even begin to imagine.
제이홉
What should I name my baby?
신여주
I had some thoughts.
제이홉
What is it?
신여주
.....hope.
제이홉
.......
신여주
Because it's J-Hope...is it too boring?
제이홉
No - everything is fine.
The ninth, who had been smiling quietly, burst into a small laugh again and buried his face in the female protagonist's shoulder.
제이홉
Wow- I'm going to be a father.
의사쌤
They are twins.
신여주
.......yes?
제이홉
Twins?!
At the doctor's calm words while looking at the ultrasound, J-Hope and Yeo-ju burst out in surprise at the same time.
의사쌤
Do you have morning sickness yet?
신여주
Yes... not at all? Is it normal for there to be none?
의사쌤
It varies depending on the period, and some people don't have any symptoms at all. Symptoms also vary slightly. If you're experiencing severe morning sickness or discomfort, please come in. I'll print out an ultrasound image for you. Just a moment.
These are so small that you might wonder if they are babies. The circles in the photo look like tadpole eggs.
It's amazing.
.....It's 0.3 millimeters now. Does that mean that there will be two of these little worms in my stomach later on?
Is that possible???
As I was getting into the car, staring at the ultrasound picture in disbelief, J-Hope quietly raised his hand and stroked his belly, which was not bulging yet.
제이홉
They're twins.
신여주
I know.
제이홉
Kids. Don't make Mom suffer and grow up well.
The female protagonist laughed at the father-like tone of voice.
What on earth is life with children like?
Dingdong-
When I opened the door to the sound of the doorbell, I saw happy faces.
김석진(김비서)
Our CEO!!! Congratulations on becoming a mother!!!!
Seokjin smiled at her greeting, making the hallway rattle, and when she hit him without hurting him, Seokjin held out a flower.
김석진(김비서)
congratulations-
신여주
thank you.
민윤기
Wow~ Those two are really becoming mom and dad. You said they're twins?
신여주
Yes. What is this?
민윤기
It must be really hard, but take it easy now. Get some rest. Phew-----.
김남준
If you want to eat something, just let me know. Here, Secretary Kim.
김석진(김비서)
No, you're the one asking, why me??!
김남준
My brother is Yeoju's secretary. If she wants something to eat, I have to run over and get it for her.
김석진(김비서)
....What's the use of having a husband? I have a husband, so why should I do this?
민윤기
It's a good fight, even if it's useless.
제이홉
Can't you come in through the front door? Come in quickly.
J-Hope, who was cooking in the kitchen, peeked his head out at the sound of rustling in the hallway.
These people, who had become so close that there was no special greeting, came in as if it were their own home and each settled down comfortably.
김석진(김비서)
Hey, Mr. Junhop, can I help you with something?
Seokjin went straight into the kitchen and hovered next to J-Hope, while Yoongi and Namjoon sat on the sofa with Yeoju.
민윤기
Don't you have morning sickness?
신여주
Yes!! I'm a glutton!
민윤기
Eat and drink?
신여주
If you're hungry, you'll vomit lol
김남준
This is awesome. Isn't it great???
신여주
So I gained weight - it's a bit difficult in the morning when I'm on an empty stomach, but it gets better when I eat something.
민윤기
If you watch dramas, you'll feel nauseous as soon as you get pregnant, but that's all a lie.
신여주
I think that's really bad morning sickness. I can eat anything and feel great.
김남준
The babies are already being filial to their mothers. That's fortunate.
민윤기
Oh, this is a gift.
Yunki held out a paper bag.
신여주
Can I see it?
민윤기
sure.
제이홉
What is it? Is it a gift?
김남준
I bought it together with my brothers as a pregnancy congratulatory gift.
At the mention of a gift, even Hobi, who was cooking, came out and leaned over.
When I opened the well-packaged items, there were two small shoes and clothes inside.
신여주
Wow...the baby shoes are so cute....
제이홉
Wow! It's really small!
When the female protagonist places her two shoes on her palm and looks up at J-Hope, he looks at her lovingly and then kisses her forehead.
민윤기
No, what are you doing now?
김남준
Let's do the love scene when it's just the two of us, Hope.
제이홉
Why? What is this? Isn't this the norm between a married couple?
김석진(김비서)
So I said I'd just send it by courier?
While everyone was talking, Hobi smiled brightly and kissed Yeoju on the cheek.
김남준
Oh really!!!!!
김석진(김비서)
.......Go ahead and do whatever you want. You won't be able to do it for a while once the baby is born.
민윤기
Yeah~~~ Enjoy the peace you have now, Hope!
The female protagonist smiled happily in the bustling house.
Now, anyone can see that the pregnant belly is bigger and rounder because it is twins.
신여주
ah!
제이홉
?? Why, why? Where does it hurt??
When Hobi reacted worriedly to the small elasticity, everyone looked at Yeoju in surprise.
The female protagonist, who had her hand gently placed on her stomach, had a moved expression on her face.
신여주
.....Just now. Something suddenly came into my mouth.
제이홉
......
신여주
I think this is the beginning.
A baby's sign that says, "I'm here."
The heroine gestured for J-Hope to hurry up and placed his hand on her stomach.
After waiting for a long time with no news, the uncles(?) who had been holding their breath began to relax.
제이홉
oh!!!
J-Hope's single word makes my eyes widen again.
제이홉
It's amazing.
Yeoju and J-Hope looked at each other and smiled.
19 weeks pregnant. The first movement occurred.
Gu-hyeon and J-Hope were loitering in the hallway.
A baby's cry is heard, a nurse opens the door and calls, "Father, come in."
Kangaroo care.
It is said that as soon as a baby is born, it is held in the mother or father's arms with its bare body, so that the baby can communicate with the mother or father by hearing the heartbeat and touching the baby's bare skin.
One child was in the female protagonist's arms. The other child was in J-Hope's arms.
제이홉
...really small.
A nurse helped J-Hope, who didn't know how to hold him.
The female protagonist quietly grabbed J-Hope's collar as he looked down at the small child who could be held in one arm with curiosity.
At her gesture, J-Hope took the female protagonist's hand.
제이홉
You've worked hard, honey.
I feel strangely overwhelmed.
So this is what it means to be a parent.
The child I saw for the first time today is already so precious.
The heroine swallowed the tears welling up in her eyes as she looked at the baby.
Mom - I will be a good mom.
I know it's not enough, but I'll give you lots of love.
Thank you for coming to us, our babies.
[Author's Note] They're twins. Haha. It must be really hard.....ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ In the next episode, there will be a story about raising children(?). Hehe.