Episode 31: Game up

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Tae's POV

I wake to an empty bed and immediately reach for my phone. The time reads 10:30 a.m. I remember having a delightful time with Kookie and my babies at their birthday party. Later Kookie and I bathed the twins and brought them to our bed for the night. I was exhausted and just wanted to be close to my family. That was 14 hours ago.

I sit up and smile knowing that Kookie and I will have the day to ourselves. Lisa and Hobi were getting the babies early for a trip to the zoo and playland. Trips with the babies are not always easy because security has to be involved. Lisa hates it but understands how important it is to keep our children safe. Kookie's career affects her and Hobi too. 

I get up to search for my missing husband.  Approaching the nursey door, I hear sniffs. I halt for a second and then go in.  He is seated and softly sobbing.

"Baby, what happened?" He looks up with reddened eyes and rushes to me.

"Tae it's all a mess and it's my f-fault." He sobs into my chest as he holds onto me tightly. 

"Are the babies, okay? What happened?"

"Tae they're f fine. L-Lisa and Hobi have them until tomorrow." I release a heavy breath and feel a sudden lightness in my chest knowing our babies are safe.

"I made a mistake, Tae. I-I didn't mean it. I-I ruined it." He is breathing hard, and I am concerned.

"Kookie, what mistake? Whatever it is, it will be, okay." 

"I didn't m-mean to, but I told JB about Jong-woo being Sehun's brother."

"Kookie, you didn't."

"Tae don't be angry with me. JB is angry and I just can't take you being angry with me too."

"Kookie, of course I'm not angry with you. Come on. Let's go to our bedroom and talk about this. I will take care of you. Breathe and try to settle down." He is vibrating and wheezing. I've only seen him this upset a few times.  When we had our first and only breakup years ago, when Lisa had her miscarriages and when our Areum was struggling after her birth. This is deeply affecting him. I think it is because he cares about all involved so much. My husband has a very tender heart.  Sometimes I think he cares too much to the point where it affects him. I also know he cannot help it. His intention is always to do good. He is the best person that I know, and it pains me to see him hurting.

We enter our bedroom and sit on the bed.  I take his hand and wait for him to talk. He tells me about the conversation with JB.

"I-I should have listened better. I should have waited and been clear about what he was saying. I-I should..."

"Kookie, you were excited for Sehun, and Jong woo. You have been very involved in helping Jong-woo. I know how much you want to see others as happy as we are. It was a mistake and JB and Sehun will understand that. I will not allow you to beat yourself up about this any further." I wrap my arm him placing him in a loving cocoon and press a lingering kiss to his forehead.

"Tae, I think JB is going to tell Sehun. Sehun was getting ready to go meet Jong-woo. Tae you should call Jong-woo and warn him that Sehun knows or maybe knows. JB said Sehun would be mad. Also, we should warn Nora and ..." He is talking fast and quickly spinning out of control. I need to help him settle. I pull back slightly and look into his wet eyes. 

 

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