Abusive Husband [On Hold]

13.

One month later

It's been a month since you shifted to this apartment. Settling down in a new environment, a new life was tempestuous. Standing in the corridor you let the cold morning breeze embrace you. Living alone was somewhat relieving and stressful. Sometimes you get space to think alone while sometimes it makes you overthink. The panic attacks are now somewhat gone but still sometimes the thought of your baby's death haunt you. Though most of the time Taehyung always stays beside you. He visited every day on his way to home from work. Eating dinner, laughing and late night walks together were the best part. Every weekend he takes you out for fresh air. Other than that you never leave the apartment. And today is Saturday which means outing with him. Smiling at the thought you entered the kitchen. After cleaning the whole house you went to take a hot shower.

After 1 hours

*ding dong*

You opened the door only to be greeted by a smiling Taehyung.

"Good mor~" before you could greet he engulfed you in a tight hug almost choking you.

"Good morning Y/niee~" he chimed still hugging. You tapped his shoulder to tell him to let go. When he finnaly let go you panted, inhaling large amount of air while he just entered the apartment as if he didn't just choke you. Closing the door you followed him inside.

"So today we are going somewhere special. Are you ready?" he asked settling on the couch.

"Yes I'm but first let's eat breakfast. I made something" you replied.

"Really?" he exclaimed while sitting straight, looking at you with big almond eyes, smile plastered all over his face.

You rolled your eyes while chuckling at his childish behaviour. You entered the kitchen and just as he was about to follow you inside, you stopped him.

"Uh uh. Don't come here. Just wait at the dinning table" you instructed which he followed but not before giving you a side eye. Soon you served all the food after garnishing with some green onions and sesame seeds.

"Your food sir" you acted as a waiter and served him the plate while bowing a little.

"Thank you" he played along licking his lips looking at the delicious food in front of him.

Grilled cheese sandwich, kimbap, spicy rice cake and dalgona coffee. This is what you made. He picked up the spoon debating which one to taste first while you took the seat beside him, looking at him with hope of some compliments.

Slowly he took his first bite but his reaction was not what you expected. He just sat there silently with unreadable expression.

"Why? You don't like it?" you asked as terror took over your mind.
"I'm so sorry... I didn't double check it... wait I'll make it again" you blabbered taking the plate away. As you were about to wlak away he held your wrist. Confused you looked at him.

"No no... it's not bad... it's just so delicious that I couldn't believe. You sure you did not just order all of it?" he teased narrowing his eyes at you while you slapped his arms. Laughing you again placed the plate and regained your seat.

"No really... it's seriously the best rice cake I've ever had. You should definitely open a restaurant" he continued.

"Yeah yeah sure I will" you just laughed.

Soon after breakfast you left for your destination i.e., the special place he mentioned.

"You said we are going somewhere special?" you asked.

"Yeah we are" came his reply.

"And where is it?" you again questioned.

"That's surprise darlo" he replied throwing a wink at you. You rolled your eyes and looked outside the window while he chuckled.

"Actually... we are going to meet someone." he suddenly spoke after sometime and his voice sounded somewhat hesitant.

"Who it might be?" you asked utterly confused.

"Ummm... you'll see... but I just hope you like her..." he replied as you just hummed. And then again silence engulfed the car.

After about 30 minutes the car stopped in front of a bakery. You looked at him confused. As if he could read your mind he replied "she likes cakes. Let's take one and you give it to her." You just made the 'oh' face and nodded slightly.

"You choose" he said soon after entering the shop. You looked around the cakes kept for display and chose a black forest.

"This one. Is it alright?" you asked looking at him. He nodded and looked at the lady behind the counter.

"We will take this" he ordered and paid the bill.

Soon after another short 20 minutes drive the car stopped in front of a house situated along the busy streets of Seoul. The environment here was so much different from that of the apartment. It was noisy, busy and filled with city pollution.

Taehyung came out of the car and waited for you to stand beside him.

"Why do you look nervous?" he asked voice laced with concern.

"I don't know but my heart is beating really fast." you replied placing a hand on your chest to sooth your thumping heart.

"Take a deep breathe and relax. There is nothing to be nervous" he said patted your back. You followed as told. With slow steady steps you reached the door and stood there as he opened the door.

It was not the biggest house but it had the most beautiful interior design. Cream coloured walls with golden designs. Numerous ceiling lights brightened the house more than the sun could do. It was so neat and tidy that you felt guilty for entering the house with your shoes on. He gave you a house slipper to change and then entered the main hall.

You were so busy looking at the interiors that you didn't notice a petite figure running towards you.

"Mummaaa" a voice echoed and someone hugged your knees. You were shocked as hell to even react. Your eyes grew wide and tears started glistening as your heartbeat grew faster and faster. No words left your mouth.

Slowly glancing down you saw two big doe eyes looking up at you. There stood a small chubby girl with a smile so bright that it can lighten up anyones day.

You sat down to her level and hugged her as if meeting your long lost daughter after years. And there stood Taehyung at a distance looking at the duo with eyes filled with unexplainable emotions. The scene so emotional it could warm up anyone's heart.
Maybe... maybe she was not your real daughter but for her you were definitely her mother. For a mother who had lost her child, she would see her baby in any child present out there. Her heart yearns to only hear a single word 'Mummaa'. For any child who call her that she would give all the love she has to them. And today... Taehyung made you feel all the emotions you wanted to experience so desperately.

Tears streamed down your face as you hugged the girl as if your life depended on her. She hugged back while her soft sobs could be heard. Pulling back from the hug you peppered her with kisses all over her face which made her giggle.

"Don't cry mummaa" she said cutely wiping away your tears with her small fingers. A smile automatically crept on your lips as you nodded at her and hugges again.

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A/n :- Sorry for late updates but class 12 is really tiresome. I know most of you forget the storyline but I try my best. Every month there is either test or practicals. Moreover coachings and then self study. I don't wanna give excuses but I just wanted to tell you my routine. Hence if you don't feel like reading because of slow updates and want to leave then you can. I didn't mean it in any rude way, I just asked for your understanding. Thank you💖