Say YES!

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It took a week before they made Sooyoung smile again. Tiffany and Sunny stayed close to her always. It made the two happy when Sooyoung decided to go to work again.

"Are you sure you're gonna be okay?" Tiffany asked Sooyoung.

Sooyoung chuckled, a sound they didn't hear for a long time. "I'm not a baby."

"You are my baby." Tiffany approached Sooyoung and hugged her.

Taeyeon cleared her throat. Tiffany suddenly pulled off from the hug. She went to Taeyeon and gave her a kiss. "I didn't mean it that way, Taetae. She's our baby. I'm the mommy and you'll be the daddy."

"Why am I the daddy?" Taeyeon pouted.

Sooyoung smiled at seeing the two and suddenly remembering someone. "You two are so cute. I'll be leaving before you make out in front of me."

Sooyoung left the apartment. When she arrived at the office, her phone rang and she saw Jessica's caller id. She took a deep breath before answering the phone. They have to talk sooner or later.

*

Hyomin is having lunch with her mom and Siwon. They ate quietly.

"How is Hyomin in the office?" Their mom asked them.

Siwon looked at Hyomin before answering. "She's doing well."

"Please elaborate on that." Their mom felt that Siwon is trying to keep some details from her.

"She ---"

Hyomin interrupted Siwon. "Mom, I'm dating a girl named Sunny. I met her again at the Jung's ranch but I've been in love with her ever since high school." Hyomin spoke very fast. She didn't want to be blackmailed by Siwon anymore. She saw Siwon with his mouth open. He didn't expect Hyomin to have the courage to tell their mom about this. Meanwhile, her mom maintained a composed expression but her eyes are fixed on Hyomin.

"Well, I surely didn't expect that." Hyomin's mom said.

"Who would've thought we have the same type, Hyomin." Siwon laugh by himself.

"Oh shut up, Siwon." Hyomin then turned to look at their mom again. "Sorry if disappointed you. But I promised you I won't disgrace our name or the company. Just please allow me to date her."

"Are you sure this is not just about experimenting and trying things out. Maybe you're just being curious."

Hyomin shook her head. "Mom, I love her ever since high school. I've never been sure of anything else in my life."

Hyomin's mom continued eating as well as Siwon. Hyomin just waited for them to finish since she lost her appetite after her big revelation. Before they parted ways, Hyomin's mom called her attention.

"If she makes you happy, then I see no problem with you dating a girl."

"Mom!" Hyomin and Siwon said at the same time but with different tones. Siwon was upset about their mom's acceptance to Hyomin's sexuality. Hyomin, on the other hand, hugged her mom tightly, thanking her again and again.

"I love you, mom." Hyomin kissed her mom's cheeks.

"This is unbelievable." Siwon said before walking away.

**

Jessica was surprised to hear Sooyoung's voice on the other side of the line. She didn't expect Sooyoung to answer the phone although she didn't stop trying calling her the whole week.

"Jessica." Sooyoung said.

"Oh my God, you answered the phone. Please let me explain, baby."

"What's there to explain? Things have never been this clear to me." Sooyoung said in a cold tone.