Descendants of The Sun Snippets

Extra: Yoo Si Jin and His Future Mother-in-law

Yoo Si Jin was in his office, in front of his computer, and dealing with the paperwork. He might look busy, but inside he was both happy and nervous. Happy because he would get married in two months and nervous because...well, every man would feel that way. He ignored the married remarks from his colleagues, including Sergeant Choi, the member of Team Alpha who already got married. For Si Jin, it was the thing he would experience it alone with Dr. Kang.

It was at that time, the phone on his desk ringing. He picked up the phone without looking away from the monitor.

"Salute."

"Salute, sir. This is Sergeant Do Jeong Su. There's a woman looking for you at the lobby, sir."

Si Jin stilled.

A woman?

"Dr. Kang?" That was the first thing who came into his mind.

"No, sir. It's not Dr. Kang."

The Major went silent before finally rose from his seat. "I'll be right there. Salute."

With quick strides, he walked out from his office to the main lobby, wondering who was looking for him.

Ji Young? No, that was impossible. He already made everything clear with her.

So, who was it?

He stopped on his track when he saw who she was.

Si Jin blinked.

"Mrs. Kang?"

Mrs. Kang, Dr. Kang's mother, smiled when she saw him and walked closer.

"Mo Yeon wasn't lying when she said you look handsome on your uniform," she said making the Major blushed.

"It's really nice to see you, Mrs. Kang. I just don't expect you will come to the base," he answered.

Mrs. Kang smiled warmly. "I'm sorry if this is too sudden, but can we talk?"

Si Jin looked concern. "Is there something wrong?"

She chuckled and patted Si Jin's shoulder gently. "No, nothing's wrong. I just need to talk to you. I'm afraid since your wedding day with Mo Yeon is getting closer, there's no time for that."

Si Jin smiled. "Let me ask for permission first, Mrs. Kang."

The Major quickly return to his office and asked for a leave from his superior. He had 4 hours time and Si Jin thought it was enough. He quickly returned to the lobby and took Dr. Kang's mother to nearby coffee shop with his car. Si Jin was curious on what Mrs. Kang would want to talk to him.

Was it about Dr. Kang?

Or was it about him?

He knew their relationship was one of a kind, a soldier and a doctor, different jobs, different oaths, but by a lot of circumstances, they finally made it out and became stronger.

Was it about that?

The Major looked closely at his future mother in law. She was sipping her coffee and looked calm so there was nothing he should worry about, right?

"You look tense. Just relax. I'm not going to ask you to break up with Mo Yeon," suddenly she said, making Si Jin blushed two times in one hour.

"I'm sorry. I just feel surprised. I mean it must be an important thing so you want to talk to me," Si Jin answered, easing his nervousness.

Mrs. Kang put her cup and took a deep breath. "When you were on your mission, Mo Yeon spent her weekend at my house. She knew you were going to propose her." She sighed. "That girl, she may look childish and self-assertive, but she is also clever even without she knew it." Dr. Kang's mother stared at Si Jin. "She was confused."

"Confused?"

She nodded. "Yes. In one side, she loves you so much, I can see that. And in the other side, she thinks she can't get through the situation when she can't see you anymore. Do you know what I'm talking about?"

Si Jin lowered his head. "Yes, Ma'am."

He knew Dr. Kang must be referred to the time when he was presumed dead. Even until now, he never told her what happened during that one year when he was captive. He didn't want to worry her, but he knew he had to tell her. She was going to be his wife anyway.

"But, I told her we're not immortal." She went on. "Soldier or not, when the time comes, we will have to say goodbye to the one we love. It's the best to cherish the moment when we have time together. I think she understands what I mean."

Si Jin took a deep breath and looked at Mrs. Kang. "Ma'am, I know I have caused pain for your daughter, but I'm sure you know that I love her. I love Dr. Kang. In one year when I was locked up in the basement, I always think does she miss me, does she still crying or already forgot about me? I didn't dare to hope I can be with her again. One year is enough time for her to build her new life with another man. But, apparently I was wrong."

"I'm not regret everything, Ma'am. I know Dr. Kang is the one for me. She held hope for me even though she thought I was dead, and I guess with that hope I can survive and still live."

The Major smiled grimly. "I always say my apology to her, for making her worry, seeing me bleeding two times and had to do surgery on me, but I knew she understands. She understands she loves the man with the heart of soldier and she loves me because of who I am."

"I always tell her not to worry about me, but she said she wants to worry about me. I only can promise her to always return and not to get hurt. And I will keep that promise, Ma'am."

The doctor's mother only nodded. "Mo Yeon said you are not a Captain anymore. Are you still have dangerous mission?"

Si Jin cleared his throat. "No, Ma'am. I'm a Major now. Technically, I'm still in charge on a mission and only involved in a mission when it's necessary."

"I see. How about deployment?"

Si Jin scratched his head. "Well, I just had it in Urk when I met again with Dr. Kang. I just hope when I have another deploy, we already married." The latter caused him another blush.

"I said to Mo Yeon you are perfect for her. She barely at home and I can't imagine another man who can understands her work as a doctor just as she understands your work as a soldier. As her mother, I know Mo Yeon will adjust her life on being married and mostly being married with a soldier." Mrs. Kang smiled reassuringly. "You don't need to worry."

The Major chuckled lightly. "No, Ma'am. I have no objection at all."

Mrs. Kang raised her eyebrows. "Are you always speak this formally?"

Si Jin blinked. "Pardon?"

Mrs. Kang chuckled. "You are really sweet." And then, she held Si Jin's hand. "What more can I say if this soldier loves my daughter? Please, take care of Mo Yeon for me."

Si Jin smiled tenderly. "I will, Ma'am. With all my heart."

Mrs. Kang made a face and sipped her coffee again. "And enough with that Ma'am. You're going to be my son anyway. Call me Mother."

The Major laughed heartily. "Yes, Mother."

"Now..." Mrs. Kang opened a folder. "Since we have few hours left, I can inform you about the preparations for your wedding."

Si Jin only grimaced.

He sure loved this day.