APRICITY : BOOK II | Jeonghan ff

CHAPTER - 3

Y/N POV –

The gentle rays of morning light streamed through the curtains, coaxing you from your slumber. As you slowly opened your eyes, you found yourself enveloped in heartwarming scene. Near your ear, faint whispers can be heard.

Jeonghan and Miki were engaged in a playful morning quarrel, each softly placing their hands on you as if claiming you for themselves. Miki, was slightly irritated, and with her adorable irritation she was pushing Jeonghan's hand away, asserting, "My mama." But Jeonghan, playing along, was teasing her by placing his hand back on Miki's hand, asserting, "No, my mama."

Your heart felt heavy registering that for Miki, Jeonghan was complete stranger, and she didn't want to share you with any stranger. You felt somehow bad for Jeonghan. How hurt he must be knowing for his own daughter he is a complete stranger. It hurt seeing how Jeonghan was trying to hold on to Miki's hand at the cost of teasing her.

"Miki" you spoke keeping your hand above Jeonghan's hand that was on Miki's hand. Miki who was too engrossed in quarrel with Jeonghan immediately stared at you with smile on her face seeing you awake. You could feel Jeonghan's stare on you as well. You got up to sit leaning back on headrest, Jeonghan got up sitting beside you as he saw you pulled Miki into your lap.

You tucked a loose strand of Miki's hair behind her ear and placed a small kiss on her forehead. "He's Appa." You spoke pointing toward Jeonghan. Miki's mouth formed O shaped as she looked at Jeonghan with suspicion. Miki was a smart kid, and more than that Miki carried the attitude same as Jeonghan. You could see Jeonghan's eyes wide as he kept looking at you.

"Appa?" Miki asked turning toward you again and you smiled at her to give a confirming nod. Miki again stared at Jeonghan. You transferred her in Jeonghan's lap, you smiled looking that Miki didn't protest much. Jeonghan's hurried hands held on to her protectively. Miki still wasn't much comfortable with Jeonghan, but the shiny diamond cufflinks of Jeonghan's shirt caught Miki's attention as she started playing with it. Jeonghan smiled softly looking at Miki. As he engulfed her in hug.

A sudden knock on the door pulled your attention and shortly maids entered the room. Jeonghan placed Miki on bed and got up to go toward the maids.

"Help her to get ready." He spoke pointing toward you. His voice cold while speaking. He turned toward you with stern face.

"Come down for breakfast." He ordered you and you just nodded.

Jeonghan left the room after that. You stayed silent looking at Miki in her own world.

"Mrs. Yoon" you remembered the voice snapping your head in the direction where all the maids stood. Almost all of them were new and were looking at you with disguised gaze and it was valid because your clothes were ripped. A smile tugged your lips seeing the owner of voice you just heard. Sana was smiling at you warmly. You stood up to go toward her and she also stepped forward. You hugged Sana immediately looking at other maids' hateful stares.

"Thank god, you're safe." Sana spoke and you nodded. You showed her Miki, and you can say by the look in Sana's eye that she adored Miki's presence. Miki too gets along with Sana immediately because of her sweet nature.

The maids helped you to get ready for the day. You felt relaxed with all the luxury treatment you got after so many days. The bath felt different, your tensed muscles relaxed in hot water. You took your time to pamper yourself after a long time. The expensive fabric of new dress felt smooth against your skin. As always Jeonghan's choice was royal and sophisticated. The knee length baby pink buttoned up dress with Chinese collar was looking elegant yet most modest on you. The maids helped you with your hairs and simple makeup. Looking at the mirror you felt more confident after a year. You were tired and busy with your motherhood that you didn't had time for yourself. Miki was your first concern which is why you never cared for yourself.