A Gift

#29

After a few days of the incident with his father, he recovered quite fastly.
Tae gets ready for Elara's birthday party. He is not a fan of social gatherings but Elara is his little princess. He adjusted the collar of his crisp, white shirt. A watch gleaming in the soft light, he picks up the watch, secures it around his wrist, and glances at his reflection, satisfied.

Y/N step out of bathroom in the dress that he choose according to the occasion. He looks up from the strap of his watch, the sight of her had struck him with the force of a summer storm. Her dress-a deep emerald green-clung perfectly, the fabric glimmering subtly every time she shifted. The soft waves of her hair cascaded down her back, framing her face like a work of art.

Her dress shimmered faintly under the light, a perfect shade of emerald that hugged her in ways that made his breath hitch. She wasn't overly dressed up, just effortlessly stunning in the way that only she could manage.

"Husband!" Tae snaps out of his thoughts and clears his throat "w-what?". Y/N huffed "how do I look?". Tae looked at her silently for a moment and didn't find words but then awkwardly looked away "hmm... fine."

She pouts at his words, then glances at the necklace with diamonds that he selected. She holds it, finding it so beautiful "wow" her eyes shine in fascination. She looked at herself in the mirror, her back to him.

Tae glances at her while acting as if he is not even looking. Her fingers trembled slightly as she struggled with the clasp. She groans in frustration "husband...." Tae sighs tiredly and stepped closer, the faint scent of his cologne wrapping around her "give it to me."

Y/N immediately hand him the necklace, taking the necklace from her hand. His fingers brushed hers briefly, which he ignored. She lifted her hair, exposing the curve of her neck, and Tae unconsciously swallowed, suddenly aware of how close they were. He fumbled with the clasp for a moment, his usual confidence faltering.

Y/N look at him through mirror, his focused face. Again she felt the same flutter in her stomach and fast heartbeat, which is very new and comfortingly strange for her, he finally secured the necklace.

Y/N met his gaze in the mirror, Neither of them moved, the world outside fading into nothingness. It was in this quiet moment, amidst stolen glances and hesitant touches, that they felt the first stirrings of something deeper-something that had been there all along, waiting for them to notice.

At birthday party~

Tae and Y/N enter the party. A lively birthday party scene unfolds in a brightly decorated backyard. Colorful streamers and balloons in shades of blue, pink, and yellow are strung across the space, fluttering gently in the breeze. A large table, covered with a festive tablecloth, is laden with snacks, cupcakes, and a multi-tiered birthday cake topped with candles. Plates, napkins, and party hats are scattered around, ready for use.

Children laugh and chase each other across the lawn, some with party blowers in hand, while others are gathered around a face-painting station. A clown or magician entertains a small group, drawing giggles and gasps of delight.

The air is filled with cheerful music, the hum of conversation, and the occasional burst of laughter. Y/N eyes widened with interest. Elara run to Tae in a white princess frock "Tae uncle!" She hug his legs. A small smile play at the corner of his lips as he pat her head "a very happy birthday to my princess."

Elara giggle, Y/N grin at Elara "happy birthday Elara!". Elara grin too in excitement "thank you Y/N aunty." Jin and Jen walk towards them "I'm so glad you came to Tae."

Tae nod at Jin "of course... It's Elara's birthday... Here." Tae holds a very big gift box wrapped in gift paper. Elara's eyes widened in surprise... "Yay!!! Thank you!" Jin and Jen smile at their daughter's happiness. Y/N giggle "I know the gift but I won't tell you because husband says not to tell you.... But it didn't have a big doll house."