Of Hotdogs,Bagels and Basil

Pesto 28

The atmosphere inside the Jung household was chaotic when Krystal and Amber arrived. Her dad is trying to rock on his arms the two little angels (but her Dad still prefer to call them two little monsters when Jess is not around) to sleep while her Jessi Eomma is busy finishing the feast they will have for tonight. Atty. Jung has been all around the house rocking the two but their eyes, though they are still 2 months old, shows mischief and Krystal knows when they grow up Yoona and Seohyun spell trouble.

The two of them greeted her father and Amber immediately helped her Uncle Taeyeon by taking baby Yoona in her arms. Then the two rocked the babies at the same time, with Amber baby talking and cooing to Yoona. Looking at Amber with a baby in her arms makes Krystal giddy knowing that Amber will be a good parent when they decide to have their own in the future. She walked to the kitchen and greeted her Jessi Eomma with a kiss and a very tight hug.

Her Jessi Eomma asked her a week after her birthday if she can invite her mother Tiffany for dinner. Krystal was surprised because it was so brave of her step mother to do that, to let two ex-couples meet again face to face. But Jessi said it's okay, it's also for the best and she wants to have a harmonious relationship between them. They set it a month after because Jessi was still recuperating and getting herself back to shape.

"And I want to thank her for bringing you here in this world. Who would have thought I'll instantly have a full grown up daughter who looks like me in an instant? I'm happy you already fixed those broken ties with your mom." Jessi said patting Krystal's hands and continued on cooking.

"Is Dad okay with this dinner Eomma? You know... it's his ex-wife.." Krystal was beside Jessica helping her.

"I asked him about it and it's okay. He said they ended it up as friends for your sake and I knew they kept in contact all these years. Your Dad came clean and told that to me when we started dating, that he still keeps contact with Tiffany but there's nothing to worry about because it's for your sake. And I believe him because I love him. I also have a secret I haven't told you."

Krystal's face showed a curious look and stopped what she is doing. "W-what is it Eomma?"

"I have been talking to your mother for a year now on the phone. We haven't met each other but yeah... I've been keeping in contact with her too. Don't think that I betrayed you Soojung.." Jessica faced her step daughter and held her hands looking at the troubled face of the girl in front of her. It's better to come clean than never. "I know it's weird but I did it because of you. At first, I just wanted to talk to her and assure her that I'm taking care of you and I'm already part of this family. She just answered me with 'Okay' and 'Please take care of her' without even asking how have you been. Then one day, she suddenly called like looking for someone to talk to. I entertained her and it became a regular thing for us.."

"She asked about you, all the time. How are you doing, if there is something new about you, who you are dating. She told me everything, about what happened before. How she misses you and how sorry she is. Believe me, I told her how a bitch she is for doing that to you sorry about that. But she learned her lesson well. I wanted to tell you about it but I know I'm not in the position to do that. Only Tiffany can clean up the mess she did to you and I'm glad she did."

Krystal hugged her Jessi Eomma tenderly. She feels so lucky to have a second mother like her who thinks about her well being before anything else. Even though she only had been together for just a few years with Krystal and her father, Krystal felt like she already knew the woman all her life. She loved Krystal with all her heart and cared for her all the time even though she's busy with her career as a lawyer she makes time for her and listens to her.