𝚆𝚎 𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚂𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍𝚗'𝚝 𝙵𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝙸𝚗 𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎 | 𝐇𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐨𝐣𝐮𝐧

24

Flashback

Haeun's POV

Nothing felt like it was worth it anymore. Nothing felt like it should be able to take up all of my energy and leave me to rot, feeling unfulfilled. I lay awake in the middle of the night, these thoughts running through my head constantly. I sigh as I turn my head to look to the side and see my husband sleeping peacefully in our shared bed. I look away, turning back to look up at the ceiling. My hands rub my face in frustration as I let out a quiet, frustrated groan. I remove the covers from my body, the cold air from the room surprising me due to the lack of warmth that was once covering my body. I sit up and get out of bed, ultimately making my way to my daughter's room.

I open her door slowly, and see her sleeping peacefully as well. I smile a little, but it falls flat shortly after. I walk over to her and kneel down to be eye level with her. I brush some hair out of the way of her sleeping face. My thumb gently rubs her cheek. Her skin was soft. The smile returns to my face. I grab her blanket, covering her more. I stand up and walk out of her room, taking one last look at her before I close her door.

-

"Haeun... Haeun!"

I jolt, looking at an annoyed Jisoo. I rub my eyes and groan.

"Sorry, I didn't sleep much last night." I explain.

"You need to talk to someone about your post-partum." She says.

I shake my head.

"I don't want to bother my husband with all of that." I say.

"Well, you need to do something. You're not very fun anymore."

I chuckle.

"I'm a mom now, I have responsibilities." I state.

I take the warm coffee mug of the table and take a sip from it. I set it back down, making eye contact with Jisoo.

"What do you suggest I do?" I ask.

She smiles, as though she has been waiting to give me suggestions for the longest time.

"I'm glad you asked," she starts, "There is this new nightclub that just opened and maybe-"

"A club? Jisoo, what part of me being a parent do you not understand?"

"Oh come on! You deserve one night to yourself! You're the one who works all the time. You're the one paying the bills. You're the one who gave birth to a child. You're the one who deserves a break and to think for themselves more than anyone!" She defends.

I sit there, a moment of clarity striking me. I do deserve a break. I'm the one who is doing everything. I look back at Jisoo.

"You're right. I'm going."

I grab my phone, texting my husband that I have a late shift.

"There." I say, smiling in satisfaction.

Jisoo smiles the same way at me.

"Perfect."

-

It was loud. Too loud. I cringe as the sound of booming music seemed to be getting louder. Jisoo seemed completely unbothered. I glare at her. She notices and looks at me.

"Don't look at me like that!" She yells through the noise, "Just have fun!"

I look around, unsure of what to do. I give up and decide to go sit at the bar. Jisoo follows.

"Great idea! I was getting thirsty." She says.

"You do know that we have work tomorrow, right?"