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Chapter 16: Bean Within

Kwon Boram's POV

"My little bean," I said under my breath as I stared at the ultrasound photos in my hand after seeing it on my makeup drawer where I place the ones I don't often use.

I recalled the day of our first wedding monthsary four years ago. It was one of the happiest days in our marriage. I couldn't help but tear up and smile at the memory.

I was getting ready for one of the biggest days of my life, the day which will officially begin the run of a life that I am only capable of building at the moment. Its foundation was my strength and sanity against the world when I felt so helpless and out of control. I wouldn't say I would be grateful that it happened, but it was a reason for me to finally establish my dream cafe.

Bean Within, I read the signage outside as soon as I got out of my car, arriving at the place where my dream rested.

Who would have thought that years later, I would be standing in front of it, living with it in my current reality? It used to be just inside my head, all just plans and visual imaginations of what my heart had been screaming for. I'm still in awe that it has finally came true.

Years later, with dedication and hard-work, I was finally able to save up and begin the business of my dreams. It wasn't too big nor too small, but it was everything I imagined it would be.

Today was my cafe's grand opening. It was located within the heart of the city, near the place of my corporate job so it wouldn't be too much to juggle working as an assistant manager and an owner at the same time.

The opening wasn't too grand. Just a little ceremony of thanksgiving and ribbon cutting, and seeing my loved ones celebrating this moment with me meant the world. However, not everyone was present yet. The most important person that I want to be here wasn't with us yet.

Maybe he's just late? I thought to myself.

Nevertheless, I brushed it off. I didn't want it to ruin my special moment. And besides, he won't forget. I know him. Maybe he is just busy, but I know he'll come unless he tells me he won't make it due to emergency reasons, which, of course, I'll understand.

As the photographers took pictures, I looked at everyone and my cafe with pride. My heart swelled in fulfillment as finally, I cut the ribbon that barricaded the entrance to signify that it's now officially open.

The ceremony has ended, yet he still hasn't showed up. I was upset, but I tried to think positively and tried to understand that he's also busy especially since he's been having multiple projects for his business as well.

As we had expected, since the place is new, there were a lot of customers that came to check on the place and try our menu. I found that it was a good thing not only for the business but also because I was occupied in helping the staff cater to the people. It had me set my mind away from him for most of the time and do something instead of waiting for him.

However, as the clock striked to 10 in the evening, his presence was still nowhere to be found.

"Thank you for coming!" I said happily as I greeted the customers who were on their way out.

"I thought you support me," I said under my breath as our last customer left the shop, my smile falling into a frown.

I know that since I began planning this business, I lost more time for him. I was more busy and barely had time even for myself. He said he understood, in fact, he even said that it was better for me so I could get my mind out of whatever has almost brought me to the depths of hell, but why is he suddenly not showing up when I needed his presence to be here?