＜Episode 142＞ The Great Surprise 2
“this!”
“Oh, we are one. Do you want to play this puzzle with your grandfather?”
“yes!”
One answered with a broad smile.
A gentle smile was drawn on the faces of the four of us watching the scene.
The next evening after going to the kids cafe.
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Me, Si-eun, and my parents were playing with Hana in the living room of their hometown.Hado, who has become more stubborn, becomes a gentle sheep in front of Grandma and Grandpa.
where is that As the number of people who send love increased from two to four, one was so happy that he didn’t know what to do.
At home, the corners of his lips rose a few centimeters.
Everyone glances at one, and the other is happier with us like that.
It was a time of endless loveliness and joy.
Still, it would be boring to just sit down and talk.
I just came home and brought some toys. When I got it from the car, the first one immediately gave me an interesting glance.
Hana, who soon accepted the puzzle, fell into her own world.
A kind of fighting spirit was also glimpsed in the way he looked at the pieces and put them together.
As I was looking down at it with joy, my mother approached me.
“I didn’t know that Hana could follow her grandmother and grandfather so well. Are you like this?”
Si Eun smiled bitterly.
“no. The fortress has become very stubborn. Sometimes I don’t follow my mother’s words.”
“Oh. It’s that age.”
Then my mother looked at me. I don’t know, but the eyes seemed to have a deep meaning.
“… … Wasn’t I too stubborn when I was young?”
Just in case I asked, Mom scratched her cheek.
“no. You haven’t been interested in world affairs since you were little.”
“Foot.”
Si-eun sniffs quietly, covering her mouth with her hand. I tried not to pretend not to laugh, but in the first place, I could hear all the noises without filtering.
Isn’t it interesting that I’ve been indifferent to everything in the world since long ago?
“Why are you laughing?”
Si-eun did not hide her half-moon shaped eyes at my question.
“I think people don’t change.”
Would you like to
Fortunately, it has gotten much better after dating and getting married. Lately, even the company is the first to speak up. I grew up so meaningfully, but my wife came out like this.
I snorted and shook my head, and Si-eun grabbed my hand.
“Don’t be upset.”
“I’m not pissed off.”
The tone of answering seemed to stutter even when I heard it. Seeing this, Si-eun shrugged and held my hand even tighter. No, because I’m not pissed. … … maybe.
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My mother, who took turns looking at Si-eun and I, smiled warmly.“You’ve been married for a while, and you’re exuding the scent of newlyweds. Is it because you got married at an early age?”
“Because the dating period was short. We are still more like lovers than couples.”
“Oh. You are a lover.”
Upon hearing my words, my mother had a smile on her face.
Then he seemed to have been thinking for a moment. Did you get any impressions about the strong feelings of a lover after marriage?
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Me and Si-eun, both with bewildered faces, waited for Mom’s mouth to open.Soon, the mother clapped her hands while sulking.
“Then, right now, why don’t you two go on a date?”
“Hey, are you on a date?”
Si-eun asked with wide-eyed eyes.
“okay. None of them follow my grandmother and grandfather very well. We can take care of you. It would be nice if we could just spend time with the two of us, even while we were here.”
“Ahaha… … . It’s always fun even if we have one by our side, huh?”
Regardless of the refusal, Mom said, “Ah.” He said.
“But two and three are different. We’ve always taken Hwimin with us since we were born. I know everything.”
“Ugh.”
Two and three are different, la.
It was a somewhat sympathetic expression. After having one, instead of enjoying the happiness of taking care of the child, the two of us had less time to go out leisurely.
At best, all you have to do is sleep one and get some fresh air on the veranda. Or just like yesterday at the kids cafe, when Hana was playing alone, or when they had a little time together.
Therefore, the talk of spending time alone for the two of us this time came quite enticingly. Si-eun doesn’t seem like that at all.
Wait a minute. It’s just the two of us… … .
After a brief thought, he opened his mouth.
“I’ll go to my room and come back.”
“yes? why?”
Si-eun smirked and asked. There was a glimmer of curiosity in his eyes.
He avoided his gaze and got up.
“Oh, I have something to do.”
“to do? What?”
“what is it. I had to fix the program code I invested in, but I forgot.”
Appropriate excuses were given.
Si-eun does not rush to touch on investment-related points. If you talk like this, you’ll agree with me by telling you to finish it up quickly and come back.
I expected that.
“Ummm~”
For some reason, Si-eun was looking at me with a suspicious expression.
Hopefully I haven’t heard of it again… … .
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In any case, I succeeded in getting into my room.
His eyes were stinging, but fortunately there was no stopping him. I don’t know if this is fortunate… … .
I heard Hana, Si-eun, and my parents chattering outside.
The noise is loud enough to seep into the room. It was clear that I would not be able to hear it from outside if I talked in small talk.
okay. From now on, I was going to make a phone call.
I sat on the bed and pulled out my phone from my pocket.
When I touched the Contacts app, several names appeared. As you can see, there are quite a few saved phone numbers. There were so many that I even scrolled.
However, the person to call now was the first number stored in the mobile phone.
It was just a friend.
I pressed the call button. The ringing tone continued for a while, and then a friendly voice came over from the other side.
[hello.]
[hello?]
[Uh, why did you call?]
I’m asking from the bottom line. After all, there is no need to exchange greetings between us. Without hesitation, he presented the task.
[It’s our third wedding anniversary in a few days, so I’m going to give you a surprise. Any ideas?]
[…] … What suddenly?]
[I said it right away because I wanted to get the point out, why?]
[The main point is so absurd.]
A friend burst out laughing over the phone.
I admit it was random. However, there was nothing I could do. Out of the few acquaintances, the person who is the quickest when it comes to dating is a friend.
Of course, I took the lead in marriage and childrearing… … When asking for help, you’d better not pay attention to the details.
[Help me this one time.]
As if hanging on, the friend sighed deeply.
[I think I’ve helped you like this in the past. What’s the one time thing?]
[Then I was very helpful back then. Please use your experience to help me again.]
[Gosh. You feel like talking a lot.]
[yes. Thank you.]
[therefore? what? I want to surprise you, but do you have any ideas?]
After grunting for a while, it seems that he is thinking of joining the consultation now.
I started explaining again with a grateful heart.
[uh. It will be our 3rd wedding anniversary in a few days. I’ve never had a surprise success before. I really want to do it this time.]
[Hey, you are great too. Failed surprises all three years?]
[no.]
[then?]
Open your chest and answer confidently.
[…] … Three and a half years including the time we were dating.]
[I am proud.]
It wasn’t bragging.
Right now, I prepared a surprise for Si-eun’s birthday earlier this month.
The result was, of course, a failure.
The reason was really simple. A few days before her birthday, she bought a gift and went to work, but she ran into Si-eun, who was returning from shopping at the mart.
Si-eun, with a bitter smile on her face, said, “Can you pretend you didn’t see it?” But his kindness was rather heartbreaking.
I can’t see it, but I scratched my head for nothing.
[I can’t help it. I’m stupid, and Si-eun is quick-witted.]
[The influence of the former will be huge.]
[okay. I agree.]
I was fed up, so my friend snorted as if imitating him. At the same time, a voice called [Who are you?] followed from afar across the cell phone. It’s not clear, but it was like Ina.
The friend who explained to Ina that I was on the phone spoke up again.
[Anyway. Was it a surprise idea?]
[uh.]
[Well. It doesn’t come to mind right away.]
All of a sudden, you called me and gave me an idea for a surprise event. It’s strange to think of it right away.
It was expected that this would happen. In fact, there were countermeasures.
[I knew that and thought of one thing.]
[uh? okay? What?]
[What is it? You do it at an unpredictable time.]
[Isn’t that the definition of surprise?]
It was an absurd fight.
[You have to do it within 24 hours anyway. Unless you wake up at dawn and celebrate, it’s hard to surprise you with just the timing, right?]
[no. That’s a stereotype.]
[A stereotype? What are you going to do?]
It seems that I am very curious about my ideas that have failed over the past three and a half years.
This time, he straightened his back and answered.
[You can do it the day before.]
[…] … What?]
He even asks how excellent the change of thinking was. accompanied by an explanation.
[December 18th is our wedding anniversary. So, wouldn’t it be unexpected if it was done on the 17th?]
[Aha. So, congratulations on the day before your wedding anniversary, you will never expect it, so it is a surprise. Is this the story?]
[okay.]
[Um~]
It seems to have followed the logic now. The friend lengthened the end of his words as if he had attained enlightenment.
Then, he adds a single word.
[hey.]
[yes.]
[I guess you’re really stupid.]
[…] … I was just saying that.]
Of course, I can’t deny that I’m an idiot, but I’m not at the level to make such a serious claim.
But then a strange sound flew over the phone.
[What are you doing? Isn’t it okay?]
It was Ina’s voice.
Was it unexpected for my friend as well as me? The friend asked in a confused tone.
[Is this okay?]
As she got closer, Ina’s voice became clearer.
[yes. That’s fun. It’s not like I wouldn’t be too happy to congratulate you the day before.]
[Yeah, that’s right… … .]
When I heard the explanation, I was just dumbfounded. When I put myself in my position, was it not that bad? [Ummm~] The friend who uttered a sound that seemed to be immersed in his imagination immediately turned to me and said:
[Is that so? I don’t think it’s bad either.]
[He said earlier that he wasn’t a fool.]
[Originally, love is like a fool.]
You made a great statement.
Still, it was a pretty significant help. At least according to the theory of a couple of friends, this idea means there is a high chance of success.
So do I. Imagine a situation in which Si-eun asks if she was surprised by giving a present on the eve of her wedding anniversary. Of course, I would answer that I was surprised with a big smile.
As I was about to say thank you, I heard a baby cry on the other side of the phone. It sounded like a friend’s daughter was crying.
It’s small because it’s far away, but the sound of a baby’s cry can easily be heard. For a moment, I was startled. For parents who have gone through this period, it must be like a siren.
Then came an urgent voice.
[Ouch. I need to take care of the kids for a bit and go back to rap right now. I’m busy, so I have to cut it off.]
[Uh, yes. Good job.]
[uh.]
The call ended immediately as there was no time to say goodbye.
I took the phone off my ear and had time to pray for the two of them well. It was like a prayer for a couple of friends who are going through a lot of hardship.
This meant that it was roughly determined when it would be done.
The date was confirmed the day before. Considering the atmosphere, the time would be in the evening or at night. It shouldn’t be too late, so maybe after dinner.
Then there is only one left.
In fact, what gift should Si-eun give her the most joy?
Of course, this is a pointless worry. Well, Si-eun is always happy no matter what she receives.
Not only that. Even if she said thank you without a single gift, Si-eun would say, “Thank you too.” and will make you smile
But isn’t it your wedding anniversary? It is the day we were reborn as one. It was natural to want to give a meaningful gift.
It would be good to seek other people’s opinions on this.
There was only one face that came to mind. Touching the phone again, he selected a phone number.
When I pressed the call button, the singing continued, and after a while, it cut off.
What followed was the voice of Sohye, a young girl with a light of surprise.
[Hey, how are you?]
[hello?]
[yes. senior. long time no see… … . I’ve been on Kakao Talk for quite a while, but it’s only been a few years since I’ve made a phone call?]
[is it?]
Looking back, it was just as Sohye said.
It’s been a long time since we met face to face, but we exchanged greetings on KakaoTalk from time to time. It is thanks to Si-eun who is proudly on the list of women who specifically authorized KakaoTalk.
I don’t know if I can call you though. Well, if you don’t get it, that’s fine. I quickly asked a question and decided to end the call.
[I’m sorry all of a sudden. I called because I have something to ask.]
[Anything to ask?]
Sohye asked in a very questionable tone.
After that, I recited the business as I did to my friend.
Despite the sudden call, Sohye silently listened to my explanation. I always think of him, but he is a junior with a good personality in many ways.
[…] … this is the situation So, I wondered if it would be a good idea to present something.]
[Oh, is it?]
However, Sohye gave a blunt answer as if it was someone else’s business. Of course, it’s someone else’s business.
And then in a strict tone.
[Senior, no, junior. I mean, I just graduated from college and got a job. I am a busy social worker. So, don’t you have time to receive counseling calls like this from a distant junior?]
asked
It was a very serious story. Except for the fact that he is holding his smile to the fullest.
I even put a chuckle between the words, so I could easily catch that it was a joke.
I wonder if I really need to do this. Anyway, I repaid it as a joke.
[Please help me as a backseat colleague. senior.]
Sohye smiled as if she was happy to have responded to the frivolous prank.
[senior. Would you like to come and talk to your colleagues in the back seat?]
[why? Can’t you?]
[Nothing can’t be done! I’m on my way home from work anyway, so I’ll think about it a bit.]
Emotions change quickly. For this time, I was just incredibly grateful.
Sohye, who continued to worry, after a while shed a [umm~] sound.
[Iknow, right. Si-eun is not the type of person who likes expensive things. Still, it has to match the level of a wedding anniversary. Rather than giving a cheap gift, a special event might be better.]
[event?]
[yes!]
Sohye with a happy voice.
[For a woman, a memorable event is more impressive than the gift itself.]
[Uh-huh. It’s an event… … .]
It doesn’t feel right away. Can I rent a movie theater and play video messages? There was no financial problem, but it was unclear whether Si-eun would like such a thing.
Then, Sohye’s hint continued.
[For example, it would be nice to reproduce the situation where the two of you were the happiest.]
[The happiest situation?]
I heard this and thought about it.
When was our happiest moment?
when you get one. When entering the wedding hall. When Si-eun accepted my confession… … .
And, when Si-eun agreed to my proposal.
Come to think of it, we were at home now. The place where Si-eun accepted the proposal was close enough to walk to. Besides, I now have a car. This means that you can go there even late at night without any problems.
It was a very appropriate place to hold a surprise event worthy of a wedding anniversary.
[Although there is one place for straw.]
[is that so? I’m glad I found it helpful!]
To this, he replied with a chuckle.
[You always helped a lot. You don’t know how happy I became.]
[…] … is that so?]
Sohye smiled slightly.
[We are backseat colleagues. We are always here to help. If you have any further concerns, please contact us. I’ll see you later when I have a chance.]
[Um, yes. I’ll see you when I have time.]
[yes! And I will tell Si-eun that I called you today!]
[Don’t do that.]
Of course, it must have been a joke, so Sohye hung up the phone with a sound of [Ahaha.] … … Are you kidding me?
After this short call, I put my phone down on the bed.
Inside my body, I could feel the power boiling.
Those who contributed greatly to Si-eun’s relationship with me gave me another hint.
He pushed his back on the idea he had confirmed half-jokingly, and turned on the light in the dark part.
Alone, I would have had a headache the whole time. Asking for advice made it so easy to come to a conclusion.
Our love is not something we have achieved on our own.
It was a moment when I reconfirmed the fact that it was quite natural.
I’m drowning in this feeling.
The room door swung open and Si-eun appeared.
I was startled and trembled.
Have you been listening to everything? Did you find it so simple? Is the surprise passing through the water again like this?
It was enough to be engulfed in all sorts of worries.
But Si-eun only tilted her head.
“Why are you so surprised?”
Fortunately, it didn’t seem to have been eavesdropped.
I hurriedly gave an excuse to avoid further suspicion.
“Oh, no. It’s just that Honey is so pretty.”
“What did you say.”
This time, as if he had dismissed my words as nonsense, Si-eun entered the room with excitement.
A sigh of relief only sighed inwardly.
The surprise operation for the third wedding anniversary was still in progress.