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"This is beautiful," Hyo Rin looks out from where the staff is posing and prepping her for her photo shoot. The early morning mist still lies on the grounds of the apple orchard with a chill as crisp as the apples it washes over. She takes in a deep breath and closes her eyes.
"Happy?" She hears a soft voice in her ear.
She opens her eyes and grins. Young Bae kisses her cheek and smiles into her eyes.
"Mmm, happier now. I'm glad you could come with me today."
He backs away to let the team work on her, "Well, my leave is short. I had to find a way to spend time with my gorgeous wife. Even if it's early morning and we should be spending time in bed."
She rolls her eyes and giggles, "There's plenty of time for that."
He smiles, "That? What that? I meant sleeping."
"Uh-huh, sure," she turns her face to the camera for a lovely shot...
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The photographer takes photo after photo, and Hyo Rin comes through like the professional she is. However, she can't seem to escape the dizziness and nausea she's had all morning. Growing tired, she starts to look a bit worn.
Young Bae taps on his shoulder, "Can we break for lunch? I think everyone needs a break." He nods toward his wife closing her eyes and fanning herself.
The photographer has a word with the shoot director and they agree to break. Everyone starts to the food tables set up, except Hyo Rin's manager. She whispers a quick word into her ear and bows away.
Hyo Rin rises slowly and takes Young Bae's hands, "I have a surprise for you."
He cocks an eyebrow at her, "For me?"
She nods and leads him into the orchard to a more secluded spot...
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She points to a picnic table and smiles sweetly.
"I wanted to thank you for coming to work with me when you could have been home resting," she blushes.
Young Bae smiles and kisses her forehead, "Thank you, but I'm just glad to be with you. You didn't have to do this."
They both have a seat at the pretty table, and Hyo Rin begins opening the food up for them to enjoy. The smell of the meal hits her and her stomach lurches. She closes her eyes and stops, holding her hand lightly to her stomach. "Oh no, not now. Wait just a bit,"she thinks to herself.
"Is everything alright?" Young Bae asks, filling their glasses with fresh cider from the orchard.
She pins on a smile, "Of course, you're here and it's a beautiful day."
"Perfect," he says raising his glass.
"Perfect," she giggles, clinking her glass to his.
They have easy conversation in the sunshine, but Hyo Rin can't shake the nausea rolling in her stomach. Young Bae gives her a sideways look as he eats.
"Why aren't you eating? You look really pale."
She shakes her head slightly, "I'm fine."
She takes a sip of cool cider, and feels a tiny seed in her mouth. She takes it out and says, "This must be really fresh. There was a seed in it."
Young Bae around a mouthful of food, "Don't swallow it a tree will grow in your stomach." He chuckles at his own joke and keeps eating.
"Now," she thinks and clears her throat.
"Speaking of seeds," she begins, "we've planted one of our own you know."
He, "Hmms?" in reply.
"Dong Young Bae, you're going to be a father."
He blinks at her for a moment. Then jumps up so fast he flips the bench he's sitting on. Hyo Rin jumps slightly startled then giggles at her husband. He's jumping and pumping his fist in the air.
"DAAAAAADDDDDYYYYYY! I'M GONNA BE A DAAAAADDDDDDYYYYYY!"
Hyo Rin turns watching her husband's joy and laughing until he hits his knees in front of her. He gently places his warm hand on her stomach.
"Thank you," he whispers, "thank you for your love and for making me a father."
She places a sweet kiss on his lips. She cradles his face in her hands and says, "Let's raise him well."
"What if it's a daughter?" Young Bae asks.
"Either way," she smiles.
"Well," he scrunches up his face, "if she's as pretty as you I'm going to have a lot of trouble. I'll have to beat up lots of boys and scare them away."
She swats his arm playfully. He stands and helps her to her feet. He rubs her belly, "Come on little apple, let's go tell your grandparents and uncles about you."
"Apple?" She asks raising an eyebrow.
"Well...at least for now," he smiles until his eyes disappear.
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