8 Years - ENG VERSION

Chapter 36

HAEIN

I wanted to follow Jisoo's pregnancy closely, once again, like I did when she was pregnant with Haeji, and while they were similar, there were some notable differences.

At four months she was gaining weight more slowly, her hunger increased, and her nausea subsided to the point where it was non-existent, and she had a lot of energy. The belly was also starting to show.

At five months her feet were slightly swollen, and she complained of pain in her stomach. Of course, I gave her all the assistance and support she needed, giving her massages to ease her discomfort.

The baby kicked for the first time, at least so Haeji and I could feel it, at six months. Jisoo often felt dizzy, but the doctor assured us that it was normal, she also had insomnia and would wait for me to arrive awake from the night recordings.

We started to prepare the house for the baby, we still didn't know if it was a boy or a girl, but the room was already decorated and prepared. The room was light gray, except for the wall where the round crib would have been, it was blue with clouds and, when the lights were turned off, little stars shone to light the room.

Clothes were also bought and some we got as gifts from friends and family. Although both my mom and Jisoo's dad asked for a celebration, we chose not to, that was a moment we wanted to enjoy just between the two of us. Sure, we shared and didn't deprive our friends, but a party wasn't something we wanted.

"The baby is almost here, and we still don't know whether it is a boy or a girl." Jisoo says irritated when we get home.

"Is this really that important?" I asked and she shrugged.

"No, but I wanted to know." She moaned as she sat down on the sofa. I walked over and sat down next to her.

"What do you think it is?" She looked away as she thought and then stared at her belly.

"A boy." Says smiling. "But I could be wrong." I laughed at the way she spoke as if she'd said something wrong. I know she said that because I wanted another girl.

"It's okay, Jisoo. Jihoo or Jijoo." I brought my hand to her big belly, and she followed the gesture with her eyes. "I already love our baby with all my being." She smiled, caressing my ear. We stared at each other for a while before kissing, at first calmly, just enjoying the touch of each other's lips, then more urgently, as if our lives depended on it. "Jisoo..." I pushed her away and she stared at me in frustration.

"Haeji soon arrives from school." She took a deep breath.

"Yes, you're right." She said pulling me and sealing our lips again and laughing, because she knew the tease had an effect.

"Jisoo... Jisoo..." I called her between kisses, but she didn't seem to want to stop. That's when the door opened and Haeji walked in with the security guard. We quickly pulled away.

"Mommy, Daddy, you're here!" She was excitedly, holding a paper. "Today was fun at school." She says approaching me and I took her to sit in my lap.

"What did you do?" I questioned and she showed the paper smiling. It was a drawing of a family.

"Wow, what a beautiful drawing." Jisoo says taking the paper from my hand.

"It's us. And that's Baby Jihoo." She pointed to the little doll drawn on the arms of one of the drawings.

"Jihoo?" I asked with an arched eyebrow.

"Yes, I dreamed that the baby was Jihoo." She replied excitedly. I faced Jisoo and sighed in mock frustration.

"Looks like I'm the only Team Girl here."