Unbinding Tradition

23. Comfort [2] 😊

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Tae rested her head comfortably on her mother's lap, feeling the warmth of her mother's presence. The gentle strokes of Mrs. Kim's fingers running through her hair were soothing, and Tae's eyes fluttered shut as she let herself relax completely.

The quiet of the moment was suddenly broken by a burst of giggles echoing through the house. Tae's eyes snapped open as she recognised the high-pitched laughter of Jiminee.

Both Tae and her mother turned their heads toward the sound. Mr Kim's voice, filled with joy, followed shortly after. As they walked back into the living room, the scene before them was almost comical.

Mr Kim was carrying several large shopping bags, struggling slightly with the weight, while Jiminee walked beside him, proudly holding two large cotton candies—one in each hand, her face glowing with delight.

Tae couldn't help but smile as she sat up from her mother's lap.

Tae- Bapu-sa! What is all this? (she asked, her eyes widening at the sight of so many shopping bags)

Mr Kim, with a satisfied grin on his face, waved her off as if it were no big deal.

Mr Kim- Oh, it's nothing much, Lado. Just a few toys for our little gudiya. (he pointed affectionately toward Jiminee, who was spinning in circles with excitement)

Tae- Few?! (she exclaimed, standing up and eyeing the mountain of bags) Bapu-sa, this doesn't look like 'a few' at all!

She shook her head, amused but also slightly worried.

Tae- You know, your Jamai-sa will scold me for bringing so many things back to the house. He's very particular about stuff like this.

Mr Kim clicked his tongue, clearly unconcerned.

Mr Kim- Scold you? Why would he scold you for this? Can't we even buy a few gifts for our gudiya? He should be grateful we're spoiling her a little. After all, she deserves it.

His smile was playful, but there was a hint of protectiveness in his tone, as though challenging the very idea that Jungkook would dare complain.

Mrs Kim, added with a laugh,

Mrs Kim- You think Jamai-sa will have the heart to say anything once he sees this sweet little face? (she looked down at Jiminee, who was now biting one of her cotton candies)

Tae let out a soft sigh, shaking her head, though her smile remained.

Just then, Jiminee, with a face full of cotton candy and a beaming smile, walked toward Tae. In one hand, she held her cotton candy like a prized treasure, but in the other, she extended a second one toward Tae.

Jm- Mami-sa! This for you! (her eyes sparkled as she offered Tae the treat)

Tae's heart melted at the sight of Jiminee's joyful face. She knelt down to the little girl's level and gently accepted the cotton candy.

Tae- Thank you, Jiminee. (she said, her voice soft with affection)

As she stood back up, Tae glanced at her parents again, a slight chuckle escaping her lips.

Tae- Well, I suppose if Jiminee's happy, that's all that matters.

Mr Kim crossed his arms, smiling proudly.

Mr Kim- Exactly! And if Jamai-sa has a problem with it, you tell him your Bapu-sa will handle it.

Tae laughed, the tension leaving her shoulders as she took a bite of the cotton candy.