Secret Love

The News

(Han-seo and Haru faces her parents and his grandmother. Hana tells them a funny story)

Han-seo made sure his tie looked perfect. He looked at himself in the mirror, practicing his breathing.

"Sir? It's time", Mr Go knocked.

"Pray that the major general doesn't chew me today".

Mr Go smiled and nodded. Han-seo met up with Haru and Min-jun at the airport. Today was the day Min-ryu and Hana returned from Kyoto.

After Min-ryu and Hana arrived safely, they all went back to the Lee's home. Haru set the drinks before sitting next to Han-seo.

"I assume you have something else to tell us", Min-ryu's usual stern voice began first.

Han-seo and Haru looked at each other briefly before Haru slid the report to her father. Her heart raced Min-ryu and Hana read the report.

Min-ryu sighed and set the report down. "How far long?", he asked.

"About a month...", Haru squeaked.

"It's my fault, major general. I should take proper precautionary steps, but since it's been hectic lately, I often forgot about it", Han-seo bowed.

Hana giggled instead, making the children confused. Min-ryu's lips etched a smirk.

"Let me tell you a story...", Hana took a sip of her tea first.

"...I came from a prestige family. My parents were important and high ranking members of the court, but I was quite wild when I was young. I don't like to conform to society's norm and I like to do other things that it's not normal for me to do. I was told one day that I will marry this man that I despised. My father forced me to wear kimono and greet my future husband, so I ran off in my kimono and bumped into this man, who has been my husband for almost 30 years now...".

"The next day, I wanted to know more about her. I pulled her by the sleeve and nearly got her to fall to the floor, but I caught her in my arms. She never left me since", Min-ryu chuckled.

"What happened to the man you were supposed to marry?", Han-seo asked.

"My father insisted I marry him, so I devised a plan - I slept with Min-ryu and told my father that I was pregnant".

"But..., were you actually pregnant?", Haru asked.

"How do you think he happened?", Min-ryu pointed out to his son.

"What!?", Min-jun turned to his parents.

"The main thing is that we love you, Haru. No matter what, you will always be our daughter. We've raised you well, if we dare say so and we know you would know what to do and you know what's right and what's wrong", said Hana.

(I know this sounds unrealistic, but I know some parents are supportive, you just don't see them too often)

"We will support you every step of the way", said Min-ryu.

"I promise you major general, Mrs Lee, I will always love and protect Haru. She's my everything and I want to grow old with her", Han-seo spoke.

"We trust Haru, who is our life and our pride with you, Han-seo...", said Hana, "...And stop calling me Mrs Lee. Call me mama, ok?".

Two down, one more to go - Han-seo's grandmother. Yu-ri was coming over next week. Haru wanted to wait to tell her, but Han-seo was quite eager and couldn't wait, so they video called her.

"Wait, is anyone helping her with it?", Haru asked.

"Oh yeah, I taught her before".

Yu-ri's face appeared with a smile as she greeted them. Haru asked about her well being and if she had lunch yet.

"The ladies and I had a brunch earlier today. The house down the road, her son is getting married soon too and we were discussing on who will be helping with what", said Yu-ri.

"Grandma..., we have something to tell you", said Han-seo.

"You two are not breaking up, are you?", Yu-ri gasped.

"Gosh, no!", Han-seo shook his head.

"He's stuck with me whether he likes it or not", Haru giggled.

"What is it? Hurry and tell me, you're making me nervous", said Yu-ri.

"Grandma..., we...", Han-seo scratched his head.

"Han-seo, stop stalling. How many times must I tell you this?", Yu-ri scolded him.

"We're having a baby", Haru blurted it out.

"Han-seo!".

"Grandma, I was going to explain...".

"How could you?! Gosh, first your mother and now you. I would've whacked you if I'm there right now. Why didn't you use protection!?".

"It's been so hectic lately that we forget", Han-seo pouted, bowing apologetically.

Haru giggled as Yu-ri scolded Han-seo, but when she turned to Haru, she was all sweet and telling her all she needs to do while being pregnant. After hanging up, Han-seo glared at her.

"It's not fair", he said.

"Don't worry, Ju-hyeong and I will always love you", Haru giggled.

Han-seo placed his ear on Haru's stomach. "Ju-hyeong, it's your papa. Listen, don't listen to your mama that much because she's gonna get us in all sorts of trouble".

Haru pinched his cheek. "Hey, who's the one getting himself in trouble all the time?", she giggled.

Haru headed back to Geumga and announced the pregnancy. Everyone congratulated her, especially Yeon-jin.

"Our babies will be best friends!", she said, excitedly.

"I will teach them how to fight and protect our plaza!", said Chul-wook.

"Haru's baby, don't listen to Uncle Chul-wook, ok?", Yeon-jin teased.

Vincenzo hugged Haru. "Haru's baby, study hard, ok? Don't be like your dad", he laughed.

"Hyung~", Han-seo whined, but he smiled nonetheless.

"Wah, the idiot chairman that matured and now, running the company properly. Take good care of Haru for us, ok?", said Cha-young.