#519

Sung Soo (anxiously grabbing Kiyoko tightly by her shoulders): Kiyoko-san... Did you... did you just say yes?

Kiyoko nodded her head shyly, and looked down.

Sung Soo (lowering himself, so that his head faced Kiyoko's directly): By yes... you mean... you meant... that you're accepting... accepting my proposal?

Kiyoko smiled shyly, and nodded another time.

At that point, Sung Soo released his grip on Kiyoko and jumped around the room, cheering in joy, with his hands in the air.

Sung Soo (jumping around the room happily): YES!!! YES!!!! YEEESSS!!!! I DID IT!!!! FINALLY!!!!

Kiyoko covered her face in embarrassment, but was giggling at his totally random dorkiness. The next thing, she knew, he had ran back to her and pulled her into his arms, hugging her tightly. She was shocked by his sudden move, but she hugged him back. It felt so warm and safe to be in his arms.

Sung Soo: Kiyoko...

Sung Soo pulled himself apart from the hug and looked straight into Kiyoko's eyes. The look in both of their eyes was indefinitely an irreplaceable mutual love for each other. Sung Soo started leaning closer towards Kiyoko...

At such close proximity to Sung Soo, Kiyoko's heart was racing so madly that she almost couldn't catch her own breath. She turned away shyly, and pushed herself away.

Kiyoko (shyly): It's late... You must be tired...You should get some rest... See you tomorrow morning... Goodnight...

And Kiyoko dashed awkwardly back towards her own room, shutting her room door, before breathing like mad to catch her breath.

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Same night...

A warm and soft pair of lips planted numerous soft kisses on hers, before engulfing her lips, begging for entry.    Her t-shirt was slowly lifted upwards and a cold rush of air ran across her naked breasts, making her nipples erect. She gasped slightly at the sensation, and the moment her lips parted, a warm tongue entered her mouth, and entangled itself with her tongue.

The kisses were growing in intensity, and a warm pair of hands started cupping and massaging her bare breasts. She felt a familiar ache start growing in her lower body. The warm lips eventually left hers, and snaked down her neck towards her breasts. The warm tongue swirled around one of her hardened nipple, while the other hand continued cupping and teasing her other breast. More intense moans escaped her lips, and her free hands were grasping her bedsheets in an attempt to control the growing lust inside her body.

The mouth left her breasts, and returned to engulf her lips again with another round of sensual kissing, while she felt a pair of hands slip into her pants. The lips left hers and she felt her pants and panties being slowly pulled down, leaving her lower body exposed.

Leaving a warm and wet trail on her skin, the warm and soft lips left multiple soft kisses all over her skin as it moved down from her lips towards her lower body. The hands grabbed her thighs and spread them apart gently. There was nothing for a moment, before she suddenly felt the warm tip of the tongue touch her clit. Pleasure shot up her body, and her back arched up in response.

She was being pushed over the edge, as the lips and tongue combined together gave her so much indescribable pleasure, that her nether lips were overflowing with her sweet love juices. The tongue was licking up her juices so cleanly from each orgasm like it was honey, and it made her come another time. Her body was already convulsing unwillingly from the multiple orgasms.

She was trying hard to catch her breath and regain her heartbeat from the orgasms, when a warm and hard object started sliding up and down her wet entrance. The sensation of that against her still-sensitive pussy made her grasp her sheets again, it was turning her on, and another round of soft moans escaped her lips.

The warmth slowly started inching itself into her pussy, and in one last strong thrust, it entered her fully. Her eyes opened immediately at the sensation of being suddenly filled to the brim...

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His shocked eyes stared back at hers.

He didn't expect her to suddenly wake up from his antics.

He thought he could just get away with what he usually did...

But this time, he wasn't that lucky...

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Kiyoko stared in shock at the naked Sung Soo on top of her, who had his penis fully inside her.

Sung Soo (apologetically): Sorry... I was too rash... I should have gotten your permission first... But I missed you... so much... I didn't want to... waste another night... being away... from you...

Kiyoko blinked in shock, unsure of what to say.

Sung Soo (embarrassed): Sorry... You're not ready yet... I shouldn't have done this... I should leave... Sorry...

Sung Soo started pulling himself out of Kiyoko.

Suddenly, Kiyoko hooked her arms around Sung Soo's neck, and pulled him back towards her for a kiss. She hooked her legs around his back, and that made him thrust back into her. After a passionate kiss, Sung Soo finally pulled away from Kiyoko.

Sung Soo (contentedly): Does this mean you want me to continue where we left off?


Kiyoko (shyly): Yes... I missed you too... Moreover... How... are you going to... handle IT... if you leave now?

Both looked down at their conjoined lower bodies.

Sung Soo (embarrassed): I'd probably have to jerk it off in the restroom....


Kiyoko (boldly): You mean you'd rather jerk off than make love to me?

Sung Soo's eyes widened at Kiyoko's bold remark. Once she realised what she just said, she looked away blushing.

Sung Soo leaned closer to her, and tilted her face to face his.

Sung Soo (lovingly): Of course not... I'd rather spend my time pleasing you all day and all night long... If you'd let me...

With that comment, Sung Soo leaned forward and kissed Kiyoko deeply, and started thrusting in and out of her slowly.

Sung Soo (whispering into Kiyoko's ear as he thrusted repeatedly into her): Ooooh..... God... Kiyoko.... you are still... SO TIGHT.... like before...


Kiyoko (blushing from the heat and her embarrassment): Don't... say... that... I... oooohhh.... Sung.... Sooo.... this..... feeels.... sooooo.... hhhhmmm.... gooood.....

Kiyoko's body was burning up slowly, and so was Sung Soo's, as his thrusts slowly increased in speed and intensity, and Kiyoko arched her back up to meet his every thrust.

Sung Soo (panting): Kiyoko... You.... feel.... soooo.... warm.... around.... me....


Kiyoko: Aaaaahhhh.... Sung.... Sooo.... You're.... driving.... me.... crazzzyyyy.... Haaarder..... pleeeease...

Sung Soo pushed harder and deeper into Kiyoko, hitting her g-spot repeatedly, making her moan out loudly in response.

Kiyoko: Ooooh.... I'm... cooooming.....


Sung Soo: Meee... tooo.... Let's... come.... together.... Ahhhh...

Kiyoko pulled Sung Soo nearer to her, and he engulfed her lips in a sensual kiss, as he plunged himself deeper, harder, and faster into her. They reached climax together, and they pulled away from the kiss, as 2 loud moans of ecstasy escaped their lips simultaneously.

#518

Kiyoko's dad: There you are!!!

Both spun around to look at Kiyoko's dad in shock. He hurriedly rushed over to the both of them, and pulled them up, pushing them back into the house.

Kiyoko's dad: Hurry up and get back inside... It's almost time to introduce my grandson to all the guests...

Kiyoko was pulled onto the front of the hall where there was elevated stairs, and Sung Soo stood not far away from her. As Kiyoko's dad started gathering the guests to make his formal introduction. She stole a peak at him, he was looking at her blankly.

Kiyoko's thoughts: I'm sorry... But I think this is for the best...


Kiyoko's dad: ... I'm proud to introduce to everyone my precious grandson, and the future heir of my medical empire...

As everyone clapped, Kiyoko passed her son over to her dad, who showed Hero to the guests proudly.

Guest: Have you named him yet?

Kiyoko's dad looked over at Kiyoko and she stepped forward to speak.

Sung Soo (intercepting Kiyoko and stepping beside Kiyoko's dad): My son's name is Hero Park-Ken...

Kiyoko turned and stared at Sung Soo in shock. But he just reached out and pulled her next to him, and slipped his arm around her waist. She was too shocked for words, she kept staring at Sung Soo.

Guest: Wow... so Director Ken, this is your new son-in-law?


Sung Soo (bowed respectfully to the guest): Yes, I am... Nice to meet you Sir...

The evening went on with Kiyoko's dad introducing Sung Soo and Hero to all the guests, with Kiyoko reluctantly in toll.

Soon it was the end of the party, and after all the guests left...

Kiyoko's dad (yawning tiredly): That was tiring... Gosh, it's already so late...(turns to Sung Soo and pats him on his back) You should stay over here for the night...

Sung Soo bowed thankfully, and Kiyoko's dad walked off to his room, leaving Kiyoko and Sung Soo alone. Sung Soo turned to face Kiyoko.


Sung Soo: Kiyoko-san... I...

Hero started crying at that moment, and she hurriedly walked off towards Hero's room, with him in her arms.

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In Hero's room...

Kiyoko checked Hero's pampers, and he was still dry. She looked at the time, and realised that it was time to feed him. She closed the room's door, and unbuttoned her top, before guiding Hero's head to her breast. He latched on almost immediately, and started feeding contentedly.


*knock knock*

Sung Soo (worriedly): Is everything okay?


Kiyoko: Yes... He's fine...


Sung Soo (relieved): Can I come in then?


Kiyoko (startled, and hurriedly replying): Not now... I'm breastfeeding him...

Sung Soo (in realisation): Oh... I'll wait outside till he's done then...

Looking down lovingly at her son, Kiyoko caressed Hero's face softly as he fed.

Kiyoko's thoughts (smiling): Your daddy's such a silly dork... But an unbearably cute one too... *sigh* But can he PLEASE stop doing things that is making my heart stray from doing the right thing? I don't need him to take responsibility... I just want him to be happy with his new love...

Sung Soo's face blushed, if he had barged in without asking just now, he would had seen Kiyoko breastfeeding his son. The images of her naked breast being suckled on by his own flesh and blood made him blush madly. Not that he hasn't seen her body before, but just that every time he made love to her, she was asleep, so it wasn't so awkward...

A few minutes later, a cute burping sound could be heard. Sung Soo strained his ears and waited anxiously.

The door opened suddenly, and gave both behind and in front of the door a shock. Sung Soo recovered himself quickly and rushed into the room, only to find Hero already in the crib sleeping soundly.


Sung Soo (standing disappointingly beside the crib): He's asleep already?


Kiyoko (standing a few steps away from Sung Soo): Yeah... He usually falls asleep after feeding...


Sung Soo (turned over to face Kiyoko): Kiyoko-san... I...


Kiyoko (turning away): I should go get the guestroom ready for you...


Sung Soo (rushed forward and grabbed her hand): Wait... We really need to talk...

Kiyoko (turning and looking up at Sung Soo): Sung Soo-san... Please don't feel obligated to take responsibility for anything... I can take care of my son myself... So please... you don't have to do anything anymore... I'll ask my dad to clear up the misunderstanding just now...


Sung Soo (grabbing Kiyoko's shoulders): What misunderstanding? There's NO misunderstanding... Hero is MY son... Why won't you let me take care of both of you?

There was an awkward silence.

Sung Soo (dejectedly letting go of Kiyoko): I guess your dad is terribly wrong... Even with a child between us, you won't accept me... Is there REALLY NO PLACE in your heart... for me? At all?

Kiyoko didn't know how to answer him. How to tell him the reason she was rejecting him, was that he had a new love, and she didn't want to spoil that for him.

Kiyoko (forcefully): I'm sorry...

Kiyoko walked out of the room and went to get the maids prepare the guest room for him, and got them to inform him about it, before going back to her own room to rest.

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Kiyoko tossed and turned in her bed. She couldn't sleep at all. Her mind was full of what Sung Soo had said.


*Flashback*

Sung Soo: ... Why won't you let me take care of both of you?

Sung Soo: Even with a child between us, you won't accept me... Is there REALLY NO PLACE in your heart... for me? At all?


*End of flashback*

Kiyoko got up, tousled her hair frustratedly, and got out of her bed, and walked over to Hero's room. The door was slightly ajar, and she noticed Sung Soo standing near the crib, with Hero soundly asleep in his arms.

Sung Soo (sadly): Sonny boy... I guess this is probably the last time I'll get to carry you in my arms... After tonight... Your mummy most likely won't let me near you... or her ever again...

Kiyoko felt her heart drop when he said that.

Kiyoko's thoughts: I'm sorry... But I can't be so selfish to keep you with us... when I know that you have someone else... in your heart...


Sung Soo (sadly): It's my fault... I've no one to blame... I just too weak... I can never match to what Hero-san did for her... I don't blame her for not being able to accept me into her heart... Cos compared to him, I am nothing... I've done nothing but to hurt and trouble her... But you know what? I should be grateful to him... Cos if not for him, I'd never have the chance to meet your mummy... to fall in love with her... and to have a wonderful son like you... I'll love you and your mummy forever... Even if I'd never see both of you ever again...

Tears fell from Kiyoko's eyes. She covered her mouth to prevent herself from being heard by Sung Soo.

The door opened suddenly, and Sung Soo stepped out with Hero in his arms. He had heard something, and stepped out to take a look. Looking down, Kiyoko wiped her tear-stained face hurriedly.

Sung Soo (surprised and apologetic): I'm sorry... I couldn't sleep... So I came over to look at Hero-chan... I'll put him back in the crib now...

Sung Soo walked back in and placed Hero in his crib. Kiyoko had stepped into the room and stood beside him.

Sung Soo (reluctantly): Bye... Hero-chan... Sleep well...

Sung Soo turned to leave.


Kiyoko: Wait...

Sung Soo turned back to face Kiyoko.

Kiyoko: That day in Korea when you said you had an appointment...


Sung Soo (curious): The day you came? Yes I did have an appointment...


Kiyoko (taking a deep breath): Who was it with?


Sung Soo (surprised at Kiyoko's question): Why are you asking about that?

Kiyoko (swallowing a lump in her throat): Cos I saw you together with her... At my hotel's lobby restaurant...

Sung Soo's face had a look of enlightenment. Now he finally understood why Kiyoko kept pushing him away. He walked closer to Kiyoko and slipped his hands on her shoulders, pulling her to face him.

Sung Soo: Kiyoko-san... THAT was my cousin...


Kiyoko (shocked): Cousin?!!! But you were hugging her and laughing so happily when you chatted... How can it be?


Sung Soo (smiling in satisfaction): Yeonhee is my cousin, no doubt. She's been staying in America for studies, and came back a day before our appointment, so I was treating her to dinner.

Kiyoko (disbelievingly): I don't believe you...


Sung Soo (smiling): If you don't believe me, I can call her now to get her to speak to you...


Sung Soo dialed a number, and spoke in Korean to the person on the other line. Before passing the phone to Kiyoko.


Kiyoko (in English): Hi... Yeonhee...

Yeonhee (excitedly in English): Hi Kiyoko!!! FINALLY I get to hear your voice!!! My cousin Sung Soo had been telling me SO MUCH about you, and your newborn son Hero!!! CONGRATS!!! I wished I can be there to see you two... If only I didn't have to come back to America for school...


Kiyoko (in English): You're REALLY his cousin?

Kiyoko took a look at Sung Soo disbelievingly. He was smiling dorkily like he just hit the lottery.

Yeonhee (laughing heartily): Yes... No doubt about that... We share the same surname Park... My dad's his dad's younger brother... And I've played with him and Minha since young... He always gets bullied by me and Minha cos he's too gullible!!!! Ha ha ha...


Kiyoko (smiling): Indeed... I can imagine...

Yeonhee: Kiyoko, I hope that we can meet soon... I wanna see my new cousin-in-law and baby nephew SO BADLY!!!


Kiyoko (blushing): Me too... I shan't hold you up any longer... Nice talking to you... Bye...


Yeonhee: Same to you Kiyoko... Bye...

Kiyoko cut the line, and passed the phone back to Sung Soo.

Sung Soo: So.... NOW... you believe me?


Kiyoko (embarrassed): Yeah...

Sung Soo took the chance and pulled Kiyoko closer to him. He stared intensely into her eyes.

Sung Soo: I know I can never replace Hero-san in your heart... But will you at least let me take care of our son and you for the rest of my life?


Kiyoko: No...


Sung Soo (disappointingly): STILL No?

Kiyoko: No... you're wrong... You can never replace Hero-kun in my heart... But you've already etched yourself so deeply in my heart too... that I can't erase you away without hurting... badly... That's why when I saw Yeonhee with you... I was... I was...

Sung Soo (hopefully): Jealous?


Kiyoko (embarrassed): Yeah... To a certain extent... I thought you had someone new... And I didn't want to spoil that for you...

Sung Soo (putting his hands on Kiyoko's face and pulling her face nearer to his): You're not spoiling anything... As long as you agree to be my wife for the rest of your life...


Kiyoko (unsurely): You're certain about this? I mean... I don't want you to feel pressured cos of Hero-chan...


Sung Soo (looking lovingly into Kiyoko's eyes): NO ONE'S giving me pressure EXCEPT you... so... if you want me to not feel pressured... hurry up and agree to be mine forever...

Kiyoko (apologetically): Sorry...


Sung Soo (disappointingly): I don't want you to say sorry... Say yes...


Kiyoko (smiling at Sung Soo shyly): Yes...

Sung Soo blinked his eyes in surprise.

Did Kiyoko just accept his marriage proposal?


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#517

"Kiyoko?"

Kiyoko looked down from the dark sky, and there was Sung Soo standing with his eyes wide open staring at her in pure shock...

At that moment, Kiyoko felt another one of her painful contractions hit her. She looked down, and her face cringed in pain. She grasped the bench tightly to try to stop herself from making any sound. She didn't want Sung Soo to notice that she was in pain.

Sung Soo (worriedly): Are you okay?


Kiyoko (forcing a smile): Yeah... I'm fine...

Sung Soo looked down at her swollen belly and back up at her face.

Sung Soo (hesitantly): Is this...

Kiyoko's phone rang and interrupted Sung Soo. Kiyoko excused herself to answer the call.

Kiyoko's chaffeur (urgently): Miss... I'm very sorry... But there's an accident on the road, and I'm trapped in VERY VERY BAD traffic... I don't know if I can reach you in time... What should we do? Sir is going to kill me...


Kiyoko (as calmly as she could manage): It's alright Uncle... I'll take a taxi down to the hospital... Don't worry about me... You head straight on to the hospital when you get out of the bad traffic... I'll tell my dad...

She cut the line, and called her dad to inform him of her new plans. Then she turned back to Sung Soo, who had been observing her all the while.

Kiyoko (apologetically): I'm sorry... I need to leave now... Catch up with you... another... time...

Kiyoko grasped her tummy in pain, as another contraction hit her. They were starting to increase in level of pain. Sung Soo rushed up to her, and grabbed her around her shoulders, supporting her.

Sung Soo (worriedly): I'll accompany you to the hospital...

Kiyoko looked up at him. His beautiful porcelain face was full of worry, and his brows were knotted together. Kiyoko wanted to hide into his arms and let him take away her painful contractions. But she couldn't.

Kiyoko (forcefully pushing Sung Soo's hands away): I'm fine... I don't wanna trouble you... I can take a taxi myself...

Kiyoko took a couple of steps away from Sung Soo, and pain hit her again. This time it was so painful, her knees gave way. Sung Soo rushed up and caught her in time before she fell. Before Kiyoko could push him away again, he swept her into his arms, and carried her up.

Kiyoko (loss for words): Sung Soo-san... Don't...

Sung Soo ignored Kiyoko and walked off to his car, and after placing Kiyoko gently at the back seat, he got into the driver's seat and drove to the hospital. Throughout the journey, they didn't speak a word, but Sung Soo kept taking peeps at his rear view mirror to check on Kiyoko, who was trying her best to prevent herself from showing any signs of pain, by biting her lips.

Once they reached the hospital, Sung Soo got out of his seat, and rushed to open the door for Kiyoko, before scooping her back into his arms, and carried her into the hospital, running.

Sung Soo (screaming anxiously as he ran): HELP!!! I NEED A DOCTOR!!! THE BABY'S COMING!!!

Kiyoko looked at Sung Soo as he ran around frantically looking for someone to help them. She was glad that he was around to witness the baby's delivery. But yet also felt sad, as she was never going to let him know about the baby's identity. She was going to lie to him like before, as she did not wish to come between him and his new girlfriend.

Once the nurses came by with a wheelchair, he placed her into the wheelchair. And the nurses wheeled Kiyoko off to the delivery ward. Sung Soo was running alongside the wheelchair with the nurses. But when they were going to enter the ward, the nurses stopped Sung Soo at the door.

Nurse: Sorry sir, you'll have to wait here. You can't enter.

Sung Soo gave a disappointed look.

Kiyoko (as convincingly as she could manage): Sung Soo-san, thanks for sending me here... You don't have to wait around... Cos it'll take some time... You can go off first... I'll be fine... Don't worry...

And just like that, the doors closed. And the last image Kiyoko saw, as she was being pushed inside, was Sung Soo staring at her from outside with worry.

Kiyoko's thoughts (holding her tummy in pain): It's okay baby... You've seen your daddy already... So Mummy will be brave... Everything will be fine... Right?

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A few hours later...

Kiyoko had finally given birth to a baby boy, whose loud and bright first cries rang throughout the entire delivery ward. Once he was cleaned up, the nurses placed him into Kiyoko's arms. Once he was in Kiyoko's arms, he stopped crying, and opened his eyes, and looked at her.

Kiyoko (lovingly): Nice to meet you... Honeybuns... I'm your Mummy...

Kiyoko hugged him lovingly and gave him a kiss on his forehead, with tears in her eyes, and exhaustion written all over her face.


Doctor: Kiyoko-san, your Dad's outside now... You wanna let him take a look at his grandson?


Kiyoko (looking up at the doctor, teasingly): Alright... But please ask him not to hog my son for too long... Cos I wanna hold him too...

Kiyoko passed her newborn over to the doctor, who brought him out of the ward.

The nurses cleaned Kiyoko up, and pushed her out shortly to her ward. As she was pushed out, she noticed Sung Soo holding the baby in his arms, with her dad beside him. Her eyes widened in surprise. She wanted to get up, but the pain stopped her from getting up.

Kiyoko (worriedly): Dad...

The two men realised that Kiyoko was out, and rushed over to her side. Both smiling happily at her. Kiyoko was worried that her dad had told Sung Soo about the baby, and she put on an expressionless face.

Kiyoko (bluntly): Can I have my baby back?


Sung Soo (disappointedly, handing the baby back to Kiyoko): Sorry... We kinda got carried away...

He looked longingly at the baby, as Kiyoko held him in her arms.

Kiyoko's thoughts: I can't let him too near...


Kiyoko: Dad, it's late... you guys should head back to rest... I'll be fine...


Kiyoko's dad: But...


Kiyoko (firmly): I'm tired... I wanna rest...

Sung Soo (getting her hint): So sorry... I'll leave now... Uncle, let me give you a lift too... We'll see you tomorrow...


Kiyoko (bluntly): I'll be fine by myself... I know all the nurses and doctors here... Don't worry about me... You guys have busy schedules... Don't waste time coming here anymore...

Sung Soo's face dropped from smiling to expressionless disappointment.

Kiyoko's dad (surprised by his daughter's bluntness): Kiyoko...


Sung Soo: I should take my leave now... Sorry if I've cause you any inconvenience...

Sung Soo bowed and left. Kiyoko stared at him as he walked off. Her heart ached to see the disappointed and hurt look in his face. But she didn't want him to waste time on her anymore, since he had a new love now. She should be erased from his life forever without a trace...

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Baby's full month celebration at Kiyoko's house...

Kiyoko had named her son Hero Ken, taking on her own surname, and Hero's name. She too, wanted to erase Sung Soo from her heart, so she refused to use his surname for her son.

She was happily greeting the guests, when Sung Soo walked in along with several big bags of shopping. She was shocked, as she did not invite him at all. She stole sneak peaks at him, as she spoke to the guests. And noticed him advancing nearer, to her and the baby. But fortunately, her dad saw him and stopped him for a chat.

Kiyoko then saw her dad asking the servants help Sung Soo take the gifts up to the baby's room, freeing Sung Soo's hands of the load. Then he pointed Sung Soo to Kiyoko's direction, as if to tell him where the baby was at. Sung Soo then bowed to him, before walking towards her again.

Kiyoko made an excuse and walked off with the baby quickly, she escaped through the crowds and sneaked into the garden. Hoping that Sung Soo would not be able to catch up with her. When she realised that he was no where to be seen, she sat down at the garden bench to rest.

Sung Soo: Wow... you're so fast, even when you're carrying a baby in your arms...

Kiyoko spun around in surprise. She had hid so well in a remote spot in her house, and yet he managed to find her still...

He walked over to Kiyoko and caressed the baby's cheek gently, before planting a soft kiss on his forehead. Then he looked at Kiyoko. She looked away immediately, and sat with her back facing him, pretending to busy herself with the baby.

Sung Soo: Kiyoko... We need to talk...

Kiyoko (her heart was starting to beat faster, but she pretended to be cold): What for? We have nothing to discuss...



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#516

Kiyoko stood at the door, hesitating if she should press the bell a not. She had flown all the way to Korea to look for Sung Soo, wanting SO BADLY to tell him IMMEDIATELY how she felt about him, and about their second baby that was growing every single second inside her...

But when she stood in person outside his door. She hesitated. Her mind was full of doubts about her hasty decision to come here all the way, alone.

Kiyoko's thoughts: Is it too much to come look for him so unexpectedly? What will he say? Will he believe me? What's more... does he still like me after disappointing him like THAT?

She paced up and down his doorway, stopping now and then with her finger raised up in front of the doorbell.

Kiyoko's thoughts: Maybe... I should go... I... I don't think I can do this... Not now... I... can't...


"Kiyoko-san?"

Kiyoko spun around in shock, only to come face to face with a surprised Sung Soo. She blinked a few times in surprise.

Kiyoko's thoughts: Why do I always get myself into such awkward situations every single time?

Kiyoko forced a smile, and bowed slightly at Sung Soo.

Kiyoko (politely): Hi... Sung Soo-san...


Sung Soo (surprised): Why... How come you're in here?!!! In Korea?!!!


Kiyoko (avoiding Sung Soo's eyes awkwardly): I'm here on a business trip... So I thought I'll drop by to visit Minha...


Sung Soo: I see... But Minha's not in right now... She's in school...


Kiyoko (disappointed that her only excuse was gone): I see... Will she be back anytime soon?

Sung Soo: I think she'd only be back a few hours later... You can wait for her if your time allows?


Kiyoko (grinning slightly): Is it too much trouble for you?

Sung Soo (taking a look at his watch): I'm not sure if my parents are back yet... But would you be okay waiting for her alone in the house? Cos I have a dinner appointment in an hour's time...


Kiyoko (hit by another round of disappointment): It's okay... You go ahead for your appointment... I'll come back another day to visit her... It's my own fault for not calling her first to make arrangements...


Sung Soo (apologetically): I'm so sorry...

Kiyoko: It's not your fault... I'm sorry for causing you trouble, and delaying you in your appointment... I'll take my leave first then...

Kiyoko turned to leave.

Sung Soo: Kiyoko-san... Why don't I give you a lift to your destination?


Kiyoko: It's okay... I can take a taxi myself... I don't want to mess up your evening's schedule...


Sung Soo: But...

A taxi drove by at that moment, and Kiyoko hailed it. Kiyoko turned to bow slightly at Sung Soo, before getting onto the taxi.

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Back at the hotel...

Kiyoko lazed around in her hotel room, not knowing what to do, just channel surfing randomly and aimlessly. Finally an hour later, she decided to go down to the hotel lobby restaurant for dinner. She was just being led to a table, when she noticed Sung Soo standing and smiling at her. He was waving at her to go towards his table. Kiyoko was surprised but when she started walking towards him happily, she realised that he was waving at someone else instead.

She froze in her tracks when she saw that it was a beautiful lady that he was smiling at. He gave her a hug, and pulled the seat out for her, before seating himself down opposite her.

By natural instinct, she dismissed the waiter, and sat into a dimly lit area to observe the two. From where Kiyoko sat, she could see him smiling and chatting happily with the lady opposite him.

Every single happy expression of Sung Soo's made her heart feel like it was stabbed mercilessly over and over again like a pin cushion. He had found someone new to love. There was no longer any place for her, or their baby, in his heart...

A tear escaped from her eyes, and she wiped it away hurriedly, before dashing out of the restaurant back to her room.

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6 months later

In a week's time, Kiyoko was due for delivery. She had decided to keep the baby due to strong persuasion from her dad. He knew that keeping the baby was a painful ordeal for Kiyoko, cos it reminded her of Sung Soo. But he wanted to save his grandchild more than anything else in the world, as he knew that Kiyoko was probably never going to let herself fall in love again, let alone get married. So this grandchild was his only hope for a heir for his medical empire. He was still selfish after all. But he had no other choice. Moreover, his medical empire would ensure that Kiyoko would never have to worry about the expenses of bringing her child up single-handedly.

In this second pregnancy, Kiyoko was much more careful with herself, or rather, her dad was extra careful, and never allowed her to leave the house without company. She was only left alone in her apartment, when she wanted to paint. But even so, her dad arranged for the chauffeur to come fetch her to and fro every single time in the evening.

One evening, Kiyoko was staring at the stars in the sky on the bench at the ground floor, looking up at her sparking W in the dark skies - her Cassiopeia, her Hero.

Kiyoko's thoughts: Hero-kun... I missed you...

Kiyoko felt a kick on her tummy. It was the baby.


Kiyoko's thoughts (rubbing her heavily swollen belly lovingly): Honeybuns... Are you mad at Mummy for thinking of someone else, and not your daddy?

The baby gave another kick.

Kiyoko's thoughts (forcing a smile): It's alright my love... Don't worry... I love all three of you the same... Hero-kun, you... And... Your... Daddy...

This time there was no kick. But instead Kiyoko felt a sharp painful pull in her tummy. She had never experienced that kind of pain before. It was different from how it felt when her baby moved inside her, or kicked her. It was much stronger and much more painful.

Kiyoko's thoughts: Could be it a contraction? But I'm not due till next week...

She looked at her watch. There was still an hour before her chauffeur would come to fetch her back home. She took out her phone and dialled her dad's number.

Kiyoko: Dad... I think I'm having contractions...


Kiyoko's dad: How frequent are they?


Kiyoko: I just felt it once... And it hasn't come back yet...


Kiyoko's dad (calmly): Just monitor the frequency, you won't be due till the contractions are minutes apart... But just to be safe, I'll get the chauffeur to rush over to get you to the hospital now...

Kiyoko: Alright... I'll wait downstairs for him...

Kiyoko ended the call and tried to relax in the bench, looking up at Cassiopeia for company.


Kiyoko (anxiously): Hero-kun... The baby's coming soon... Will you please bless us to make sure the delivery is smooth? And that the baby's safe? Cos... I'm... scared... How I wished... that he was here now... with me...


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#515

3 months passed tortuously slowly...

Kiyoko was spending the day painting at the apartment, as work was getting quite stressful at the hospital. Her dad had completely let her take over the entire medical empire, and was resting and relaxing at home most of the time. She had to make all the major decisions on her own.

She never heard from Sung Soo again, despite his company still supplying all the medical equipment for all the medical facilities under Kiyoko's dad's medical empire. He had let his staff take over the liaising work, and she also kept her hands off the matter, only insisting that they continue their contract with them. She still wanted to help him, as much as possible. He was after all, the father of her first child, even though the baby never made it...

Kiyoko was pinching a piece of sushi that she had brought over for her lunch, and bringing it to her mouth, when suddenly the smell of the raw fish made her stomach churn. She dashed to the toilet, and puked uncomfortably.

Kiyoko's thoughts: Why does this feel so deja vu? But it can't be... I haven't been... It's only dreams... How can I be... No... way...

She got up, and rushed out to the nearest pharmacy and bought herself a pregnancy test kit.

*FLUSH*

Kiyoko stared impatiently at the stick, wishing that the minutes wouldn't feel so much like hours to her. She was worried. How could it happen, when she was just dreaming it? It seemed all too surreal.

Slowly, her worries materialised in front of her...

POSITIVE...

She was pregnant...

AGAIN...

But...

HOW???!!!

If one could get pregnant from having wet dreams, wouldn't there be like millions of unwed single mothers out there in the world?

Immediately, she packed her things and left for her house. She wanted to speak to her dad about this, as she couldn't believe it.

Kiyoko's dad: Wow... you're early today... Done painting already?


Kiyoko: Dad... I need to ask you something urgently...


Kiyoko's dad (worriedly): Why? Is there anything wrong?


Kiyoko (frowning): Yeah... It's... me...

Kiyoko's dad (worriedly): You? You're not feeling well?


Kiyoko (awkwardly): No... I'm not sick... But... I...


Kiyoko's dad: What's wrong then?


Kiyoko: Did Sung Soo-san contact you at all when he left?


Kiyoko's dad: Nope... Why?

Kiyoko: Dad... I don't know what's wrong with me... I... I'm pregnant... again...


Kiyoko's dad (shocked): PREGNANT?!!!


Kiyoko's dad sat down on the couch, dumbfounded with shock. Kiyoko rushed over to his side.


Kiyoko (frowning): Dad... Are you okay? I'm sorry... But I don't know how it happened... Cos I didn't do anything ever since I miscarried... I... I think I should just abort it... It's just too weird...


Kiyoko's dad (shouting): NO!!! YOU CAN'T ABORT MY GRANDCHILD!!!

Kiyoko (surprised): But dad... I don't even know who's it is... It's wrong...


Kiyoko's dad (apologetically): Kiyoko... I'm sorry... I might have gotten you into deep trouble because of a moment of irrationality... But please... Whatever you do... PLEASE DON'T abort my grandchild...


Kiyoko (curious and confused): What do you mean?!!??

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*Flashback*

Kiyoko's dad: ...I'm telling you all these cos from the way you guys behave around each other... It's obvious that you feel something for each other mutually, but just refuse to admit it, or haven't realised it yet... I would love to see the two of you together... Cos if it's you... I approve 100%...



Sung Soo: Tell me what I have to do to win her heart... I'll do anything...



Kiyoko's dad (giggling): I know a way to help you win her heart indefinitely...



Sung Soo (curious): How? Tell me please sir... I'll do it...


Kiyoko's dad: She's staying alone at an apartment now... I'll help you get the apartment next to hers... So you can "accidentally" meet her everyday, to increase your chances of getting her heart... And another additional bonus... I'll throw in her apartment key too...


Sung Soo (confused): I can understand about being her neighbour again to be close to her... But, why do I need her apartment key?


Kiyoko's dad (giggling): So you can sneak in every night... To increase your chances of winning her heart...


Sung Soo (blur): How?

Kiyoko's dad (laughing heartily): Ha ha ha... You ARE INDEED a dork!!! Ha ha ha...


Sung Soo (confused): Sir... I'm confused... I don't know what you mean?


Kiyoko's dad (still laughing): Ha ha ha... Son... You need to leave your "mark" on her again... That way, she can't refuse you when you propose to her...

Sung Soo had a blur look on his face, and he scratched the back of his head. He still couldn't quite grasp what the elderly man meant.

Kiyoko's dad (patting Sung Soo on his back): You STILL DON'T GET IT??!!!

Sung Soo shoke his head blurly.

Kiyoko's dad (shaking his head in defeat): I'm telling you to go to my daughter's bed every night... And try to make her pregnant again... Cos with a baby in between you... She won't be able to reject you anymore... GOD... I can't believe I am telling a guy to go do such things to my own only precious daughter... You better make sure you make her yours, and keep her happy for the rest of her life... Or else...

Sung Soo (blushing in embarrassment): But Sir... What if she doesn't love me in the end? And I get her pregnant? Won't she be unhappy?

Kiyoko's dad (smiling and patting Sung Soo on his back): This, you don't have to worry about... Cos I am 100% SURE that she has feelings for you... She's just too uncertain about how YOU felt about her, to accept that fact...

*End of flashback*

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Kiyoko (furious): DAD!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU DID THAT TO YOUR OWN DAUGHTER!!! HOW CAN YOU ASK A GUY TO TRY TO IMPREGNATE ME SO THAT I WILL MARRY HIM!!!


Kiyoko's dad (apologetic): I'm sorry my dear... I was SO SURE that he'd give you happiness... I never knew it'd turn out like this...


Kiyoko's thoughts: So all those wet dreams were real after all...


Kiyoko (calming down, but in pain from remembering how Sung Soo left without a word): If he REALLY DID love me... Why did he leave without a word? And not contact me for so long?

Kiyoko's dad: I don't know... But he just came to me a night before he left, telling me that he was giving up... Cos he can never replace Hero in your heart...

Kiyoko stared up at her dad in surprise. Her eyes widen in shock.

Kiyoko's thoughts (in sheer realisation): Could he have heard me call out Hero's name on the last time we made love? And thought that I was imagining him as Hero every single time he came to me? GOD... I must have disappointed him SO MUCH that he just gave up ALL hope and left for good...

Kiyoko snapped out of her daze.

Kiyoko (hurriedly): Dad... I need your help...


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#514

That same night...

Kiyoko felt the same warmth approach her and start kissing her lightly on her lips. But she's already grown so accustomed to the dreams, and having all along believed that it was Hero, she didn't make any resistance anymore...

But today it felt different, despite feeling an urgent need in his kisses, he was extremely careful when he touched her. It was like he was afraid of hurting her...

Feeling his desire, but his hesitance, Kiyoko boldly slipped her hands up to his neck and pulled him more towards her to deepen the kiss. Once she became more proactive, he started pressing his hard body against her, pulling her clothes off urgently, as Kiyoko felt his rock hard erection poking her inner thighs.

Suddenly she felt the wet and warm tip of his erection rubbing against her wet entrance. She was already wet from the sensual kissing, and the feeling of his penis against her entrance, made her body arch up towards his in anticipation for more mind-blowing stimulation. A soft and sexy moan escaped from her lips, and it made him crazy with desire. He plunged himself into her almost immediately, filling her up to to the brim. Instantaneously, Kiyoko grabbed onto his muscular back as the familiar sensation of heaven shot up her spine. She emitted another reluctant moan, as he started moving inside her, slowly and tortuously. Today's dream felt so much more sexy, and she was shaking from the stimulation.

Kiyoko (softly): Ohhh... Faster.... Oooh.... Harder... Ooooh.... Please...

Once those words left her lips, she felt him moving much faster and harder, as if to meet her demands. Her body felt lighter and lighter as he kept hitting her g-spot with his every thrust. She was close to climax, and her eyes opened slightly.

Drowsily, she noticed someone standing and looking at them making love. She opened her eyes wide in shock and gasped. The figure walked out into the light.

Kiyoko (shouting out in shock, as she climaxed): HERO!!!!

As she climaxed, Kiyoko felt the familiar warm viscous fluid fill her up, and the warmth slowly leave her. She turned to take a look at the person who was making love to...

It was Sung Soo!!!

She stared at Hero then at Sung Soo. Unable to believe what had just happened.

Kiyoko woke up in the morning in shock. Her sheets, clothes and hair was in a mess as usual. But her heart was also in a state of confusion. She took the picture she took with Hero and stared hard at it.

Kiyoko's thoughts: How can it be Sung Soo that I had been dreaming of all along in all the wet dreams... I thought it was Hero all along... How can it turn out to be Sung Soo? Did I have a change of heart? But I know I still love Hero a lot... But why am I dreaming of Sung Soo? Could I have fallen for him too? If that's true... Since he's not with Haru anymore... Should I listen to my dad and not let him go this time round?

Kiyoko tousled her hair in confusion, and got up to get washed up. She took a long shower and cleaned her mind and body up. She decided to give herself a chance with Sung Soo. She prepared some breakfast, and dressed herself up and went over to Sung Soo's apartment.

*Ding dong*

Kiyoko stood for an hour outside Sung Soo's apartment, with the breakfast in her arms. But he never answered the door, nor came back. She decided to try calling him on his mobile. But there was no answer too, and it went straight to his voice mail.

She walked back to her own apartment in disappointment.

Kiyoko's thoughts (hopefully): Maybe he's busy with work... I'll try later with dinner when he's back from work...

She went out to get ingredients to prepare something nice for him for dinner, and spent the entire day in the kitchen, and toiling over the stove, making preparations for the meal. By 5pm, an tableful of delicacies were ready, and she went to clean herself up, and doll up before waiting patiently for Sung Soo to return from work.

Time: 6pm

No calls or any sound from the corridor.

Time: 7pm

Nothing still...

Time: 8pm

Kiyoko popped her head out of her door, whenever she heard anything remotely close to someone walking along the corridor. But everytime, it was someone else in the level. Not Sung Soo.

Time: 9pm

Kiyoko stood outside along the corridor staring down at the ground floor, hoping to catch a glimpse of Sung Soo walking back from the metro station.

Time: 10pm

Kiyoko was sitting in the bench at the ground floor, waiting for Sung Soo. She didn't dare to call him, as she was afraid of disturbing him at work. But she was also worried about whether he had already eaten his dinner, if he's still hard at work. But she stopped herself from calling him. Even though her heart wanted to badly.

Time: 12 midnight

Kiyoko walked dejectedly back to her apartment, and place all the food she cooked into the fridge. Before cleaning herself up and going to bed.

Strangely, that night she did not dream the same dream anymore.

In fact, she did not dream at all...

The next morning she woke up to the sound of movers.

Kiyoko got up, cleaned up, and got dressed hurriedly. She dashed out of the apartment to find a group of movers moving things out of Sung Soo's apartment.

Kiyoko: Sumimasen, why are you moving the things out?


Mover: The owner's moved out. That's why. If you don't mind, we still have a lot of work to do.

Kiyoko stepped back into her apartment.

Kiyoko's thoughts: He's gone... Without saying goodbye...

Tears rolled down her eyes silently, she was in pain. But who was to blame? No one. She was just a friend to him, and nothing more. She could never be anything more than a friend in his eyes. It had been her own wishful thinking all the time since the beginning.

Kiyoko's thoughts: Guess it's for the best... At least I won't feel MORE hurt, when I hear it from him in person...

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Next few months...

Kiyoko forced herself to pull herself together again, and got back to work at her dad's hospital. She moved back to stay with her dad, but she kept the apartment as a store for all her paintings. Sometimes when she felt stressed out at work, she would visit the apartment to paint. But each time, she saw Sung Soo's apartment beside hers, she would hope to see him coming out from the apartment door. But everytime, her heart would ache from disappointment.

Even though her dad tried to fix up dates for her, she would make some excuse and leave early. She just could not fall in love again after so much. Her heart was broken, beyond repair...

And it would also not be fair to the guy, as she was no longer pure... She's already no longer a virgin, and had suffered a miscarriage before... Who would want her if they knew of her past?



*Note: Please listen to 사랑아 (Love) by 영웅재중 Jaejoong as you read this chapter...

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#513

Kiyoko waited for Sung Soo to say something but he didn't and there was an awkward silence for sometime, so she looked up at him uncomfortably, that's when she realised that his eyeballs were dilated, and he had an "O" shape on his lips. A smile curved around her lips, as she realised that he was pleasantly surprised to see how she looked after dressing up. A feeling of immense satisfaction and joy shot through her heart.

Kiyoko (smiling shyly): Sung Soo-san... Sumimasen... Am I over-dressed? I can change...


Sung Soo (snapping out of his daze): No... no... don't... don't change... you... look... beau... grea... fine...


Kiyoko (looking down in embarrassment): Sorry if I've kept you waiting...


Sung Soo (scratching his head blurly): No... it's not your fault... it's just that... I came too early...

Kiyoko (stealing a glance at Sung Soo): Well... we can leave now if you'd like to...

Sung Soo nodded his head, and he stepped aside to let Kiyoko step out to lock the door. Once she was done, he started walking, and she followed slightly behind him silently as they walked down the stairs. It was quite awkward as neither person knew what to say to the other, and both were too shy to start a conversation. When they reached ground level, Sung Soo walked hurriedly towards the main road. Kiyoko hurriedly rushed towards him.

Kiyoko: We're not taking the metro?


Sung Soo: No... How can I make you take the metro when I'm giving you a treat?


Kiyoko: It's fine actually... You don't have to waste money on a taxi... for me...


Sung Soo (firmly): No... I insist... Anyway, the place we're going is inaccessible by metro... So it's better that we take a taxi...


Kiyoko: I see...

Sung Soo waved a taxi, and he opened the door for Kiyoko, and got in after her. After telling the driver of their destination softly, he turned back to look at Kiyoko, who was looking at him curiously. He smiled shyly and sat back into the seat beside her.

As the taxi almost reached their destination, Kiyoko realised where Sung Soo was taking her. It was one of the most expensive restaurant in central Tokyo, and the minute serving dishes cost exorbitant prices. Kiyoko's dad brought her here once for a business dinner, and she hated the place. Not because the food wasn't nice, but the mere cost of having a meal there could be the sum of the salary of a normal office worker for a few months. She refused to let Sung Soo give her a dinner treat here, as it would be a total waste of his hard-earned money.

Kiyoko's thoughts: I can't let him treat me here... it'll burn a HUGE HOLE in his pocket... and it's NOT worth it... I don't want him spending this kind of money on me... 

Kiyoko (clutching her tummy in pain): Ouch.... ouch....


Sung Soo (worriedly): What's wrong? You seem like you're in pain...


Kiyoko: My tummy's not feeling so well... I don't think I can eat dinner with you tonight...


Sung Soo (disappointedly, but worriedly): The dinner doesn't matter... Are you feeling okay? Should I send you to the hospital now? I think I'd better...

Kiyoko (grabbing Sung Soo's arm before he can ask the taxi driver to change destination): No... I'm fine... Just let me get down at the nearest metro station... And I can take the metro home myself...


Sung Soo (worriedly): You're in pain... How can I let you take the metro alone? We'll take the taxi to the hospital now...


Kiyoko (grabbing Sung Soo's arm and cutting him first to direct the taxi driver): Ojisan, please drop me at the nearest metro station...


Sung Soo: But... Kiyoko...


Kiyoko (firmly): I'm fine Sung Soo-san... I can head on back on my own... I don't wish to cause you anymore inconveniences...

Sung Soo reluctantly obliged, as he knew how stubborn Kiyoko could be, based on her dad's accounts to him. He let the taxi driver drop them off at the metro station, and paid him, getting off together with Kiyoko.

Kiyoko (surprised): Sung Soo-san, you don't have to accompany me... You haven't had your dinner yet... You should go get your dinner first... I'll be fine by myself...


Sung Soo (firmly): No... If you don't let me accompany you back home, I'll feel bad for the rest of my life if anything untoward happens to you...

Sung Soo stared straight into Kiyoko's eyes firmly. She looked away, as she knew that he won't give up till she agrees. She started walking into the metro station, and Sung Soo rushed in after her, walking beside her, with his arm around her shoulders, and another arm firmly supporting her arm.

Sung Soo brought Kiyoko back to her apartment, and helped her get settled in her bed to rest. Then he sat by her bedside, staring at her. Kiyoko felt very self-conscious, and she wished that he would quickly leave before he realizes that she was faking it.

Kiyoko: Sung Soo-san, I think you can go ahead for your dinner now... I'm already home, and I'll be fine after taking some medicine.


Sung Soo (worriedly): Are you sure? You still look like you're in a lot of pain... Maybe...


Kiyoko (cutting him short): I'll be fine... It's an old ailment... You go ahead... I don't want to to spoil your entire evening...


Sung Soo: Alright then... I'll leave you to rest then... Call me if the pain gets worst okay?


Kiyoko: I will... Thanks for everything...

Sung Soo took one last look at Kiyoko and got up to leave.

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A few hours later...

Kiyoko's stomach was growling from hunger as she locked her door. She was so hungry, but there was nothing much in the house to eat. And since she was afraid of meeting Sung Soo, if she went out to eat immediately, she waited and waited till quite late.

She had already changed out of her outfit, and was wearing her usual casual sweats. She walked briskly to the nearby ramen stall, and quickly ordered her favourite miso ramen. She was fidgetting and drinking green tea as she waiting impatiently for her order to be cooked. Soon her order arrived, and she picked up her chopsticks, all ready to tuck in...

"Kiyoko?!!!"

Kiyoko looked up at the source of the voice. It was Sung Soo! She panicked, as he sat himself down beside her at the stall.

Sung Soo (surprised): Your stomach ache's gone? You're feeling better now?


Kiyoko (embarrassedly): Yeah...


Sung Soo: I'm glad to hear that... I see that your appetite's returned... You must be very hungry now...

Kiyoko (shyly): Yeah... I was feeling a bit hungry when I woke up after resting for some time after taking the medicine, so I thought I'll come down here for something...


Sung Soo: I see... I hope you don't mind if I join you? Cos I haven't had my dinner yet...


Kiyoko (staring at Sung Soo in shock): YOU HAVEN'T EATEN YET???!!!


Sung Soo (scratching his head in embarrassment): Yeah... I was worried about you... And I was afraid that you might need help, and I wasn't around because I'd left to eat... So I waited...

Kiyoko looked at Sung Soo apologetically.

Kiyoko: I'm so sorry... I should have left you a message that I was already feeling better... Sorry to have caused you so much inconvenience... You'd better order quickly... Or would you like to take mine first? I haven't started on it yet... It's fresh... And I'll give you a treat to apologize for messing up your evening...


Sung Soo (smiling): No... I'm alright... I can wait... You go ahead first... You're the one's that sick... And about the treat... Why don't you let me treat you instead? 


Kiyoko: I....


Sung Soo: But I insist on making up for the dinner treat another day... Cos this is too casual to be deemed fit to thank you for all your kindness...


Kiyoko: But...

Sung Soo (not giving Kiyoko a chance to reject him): It's decided then... (turns to stall owner) Ojisan, can I order a chashu ramen?

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#512

For the next month, Kiyoko invited Sung Soo to her apartment for dinner every evening. Well, in fact, he always seemed to be coming back home at the same time when Kiyoko returns with her supermarket shopping, so she felt obliged to ask him over for dinner, since he was alone in Japan.

And every night he would help her out with preparations and cooking. Sometimes his clumsy and dorky self would create a mess, and Kiyoko would be picking up the mess after him, after a good laugh.

Once he accidentally spilled an entire bowl of whipped eggs that Kiyoko had intended for omelettes onto the floor and himself, while he was helping her whip them. She had asked him to go back to his apartment to get into some clean clothes before coming back for dinner, while she cleared up the mess and prepared a fresh batch.

Another Saturday, Kiyoko was making muffins for her painting outing in the park, and he dropped in, and decided to help. And somehow he managed to get flour and batter all over his face and hair, and when Kiyoko looked at him after she put the muffins into the oven. She couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

Kiyoko (giggling): Sung Soo-san, you better head back to clean up… 

Sung Soo (blurly): Why?

Kiyoko pointed at her own face and hair while giggling.

Sung Soo (clumsily rushing over to the mirror in Kiyoko’s house): Omo… You are right… I look like a mess…

Kiyoko walked over to him with a wet handkerchief and reached over to clean his face of the flour and batter.

Kiyoko: Yeah… you are a mess… better get you cleaned up a bit first before you head out…

Kiyoko was engrossed in cleaning his face, that she didn’t realise that Sung Soo was staring at her the whole time. When she finished, and her eyes left the flour and batter marks on his face, her eyes caught Sung Soo’s staring at her intensely. Immediately, she looked away awkwardly and walked off to rinse the handkerchief. Her heart was pounding like mad, when their eyes met, and she almost couldn’t breathe. Even after a month of constantly being around Sung Soo, he still made her nervous whenever they were physically too close, or had eye contact for too long.

Sung Soo (scratching his head awkwardly): I should go… You enjoy your time at the park… 

Kiyoko (head down, but following behind him he walked to the door): Thanks for your help… Have a good weekend too…

Suddenly Sung Soo stopped in his tracks, and Kiyoko crashed into his back.

Kiyoko (embarrassedly): So sorry… I wasn’t looking at where I was going…

Sung Soo: It’s okay… You know… I was thinking… If…

Kiyoko looked up at him with curiosity.

Sung Soo: I was thinking if you’re free for dinner tonight?

Kiyoko (blur): You want to come over for dinner tonight too?

Sung Soo (straining his neck to side, and scratching the back of his head): Erm… actually… I was thinking of inviting you out for dinner tonight… To thank you for your hospitality…

Kiyoko (surprised): Oh… You really don’t have to… I…

Sung Soo (firmly): I insist… But… If you can’t make it tonight… We can do it another time… Whenever you are free… Let me know…

Kiyoko (awkwardly): It’s okay… I’m free for dinner tonight… 

Sung Soo (happily): That’s great… I’ll pick you up at 7pm tonight then…

Sung Soo walked happily out to his apartment. Kiyoko stared at him walking away with a skip in his stride, then she suddenly remembered…

Kiyoko: WAIT!!!

Sung Soo spun around almost immediately when he heard her. Kiyoko ran towards him, and stopped right in front of him.

Kiyoko: You haven’t told me where we are going…

Sung Soo (cheekily): It’s a surprise…

Kiyoko (blushing slightly): But I need to know what to wear…

Sung Soo (in realisation): Oh… right… Just dress smart casual…

Kiyoko nodding, she turned and walked slowly back to her own apartment.

For the whole day, Kiyoko’s mind was on the dinner date. She couldn’t really focus on her painting. So she packed up early to go home to get herself ready for the appointment.

She pulled out several sets of clothes, and was trying desperately to decide what to wear. Looking at herself in the mirror, her mind wandered off to the wet dreams that she kept having every single night after Sung Soo moved in. Each time it felt more and more vivid, and she could feel the person’s warm skin against her bare skin. But she couldn’t see who it was. And she would feel sore and drained every morning when she woke up, as the love-making sessions in her dreams became more intense, as well as more and more physically draining. And she couldn’t help thinking of how it all started, but she told herself that it was probably Hero that she was dreaming about, cos she was inspired to paint portraits of him at the moment.

Kiyoko’s thoughts: Why am I having all these dreams? Is it cos when I saw Sung Soo, I started missing Hero again like before?

Kiyoko shrugged off her wild thoughts, and concentrated on making up for the appointment. She put on some light make-up and looked at her turnout in the mirror.

Kiyoko’s thoughts: I might have over-done it…

She looked different from her usual casual jeans and t-shirts which she wore to paint. And yet not as powerwoman, as her business image. In fact, she looked like how she used to dress up to impress Hero.

Kiyoko’s thoughts: Why does this feel so much like a first date? It’s just a thank you dinner for god’s sake!!! I shouldn’t have dressed so…

*Ding Dong*

Kiyoko’s thoughts: Shit… It’s already time?!!!

Kiyoko opened the door unwillingly, looking down to avoid looking at Sung Soo’s eyes directly. But his first reaction when he saw her open the door, was pure shock. His eyeballs were dilated, and his lips formed an “O” shape. He seemed like he stopped breathing for a moment.


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#511

While Kiyoko was recuperating, she told her dad that she wanted to move to stay alone for some time to clear her head. He rented a loft apartment for her, and helped her move in. She spent the time there alone doing a lot of painting, to make herself forget the pain of losing her baby.

Meanwhile, when Sung Soo returned to Japan for business, he met up with Kiyoko's dad. And he spilled everything to him. Sung Soo was shocked. Minha had already told him when they were back in Korea, that Kiyoko had been preparing all the meals for them everyday when she was their neighbour. And he already felt indebted to her. When he learnt about all the deals that he had been getting, were due to her too. He was too shocked for words.

Sung Soo's thoughts: Why did she do so many things for me, and yet never even let me know? And all I did was to rob her of her virtue, impregnate her, and abandon her... What kind of heartless man am I? Our baby... I didn't even know about you... I didn't even mourn your death... Daddy's let you and Mummy down... I'm sorry...

Sung Soo: Silly girl... Why didn't she tell me?

Kiyoko's dad: Cos she know that your heart belongs to someone else... And she didn't want to burden you... She always felt that it was her own fault that things turned out this way... Cos her own judgment was clouded by your uncanny resemblance to Hero...


Sung Soo: This Hero... Can I know how he looks like?


Kiyoko's dad: Here... (gives Sung Soo a pic of Hero with Kiyoko)

Sung Soo stared at the pic speechlessly. Indeed, the only difference between them two, was the hair, hair color and the way they dressed.

Sung Soo: Sir... Can I see Kiyoko?


Kiyoko's dad: You can... But you can't let her know you know everything! Cos she's already forbidden me to tell you... But I'm telling you all these cos from the way you guys behave around each other... It's obvious that you feel something for each other mutually, but just refuse to admit it, or haven't realised it yet... I would love to see the two of you together... Cos if it's you... I approve 100%...

Sung Soo: Tell me what I have to do to win her heart... I'll do anything...

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*Ring ring*

Kiyoko opened her door to find Sung Soo standing outside her door with a box of Godiva chocolates.

Kiyoko (curiously): Sung-soo-san, how come you’re here?

Sung Soo (surprised): Kiyoko?!! I didn’t know you’re here… I just moved into the apartment next door… I was being friendly and giving my neighbours gifts… I didn’t expect to see you…

Kiyoko: Oh… I see… How come you’re getting a house here? Aren’t you supposed to be in Korea?

Sung Soo: My company’s expanding its business in Japan… So I’ll be here to settle things for some time… Why? You don’t welcome me in Japan?

Kiyoko: Of course not… You’re welcomed here anytime… So… Is Minha with you then?

Sung Soo: No she’s not… She has school in Korea now… So it’s just me this time… But I’m still welcomed right?

Kiyoko (smiling awkwardly): Yeah of course…

There was an awkward silence. Sung Soo passed the box of chocolates over to Kiyoko.

Sung Soo: Here…. For you... My new neighbour… 

Kiyoko: Thanks…

Sung Soo: You’re not going to invite me in for coffee?

Kiyoko (realising her blunder): Oh… sorry… Come on in…

Sung Soo entered her apartment, and while she busied herself making coffee for him, he walked around the apartment. He noticed the photo of Kiyoko and Hero. He really had an uncanny resemblance to Hero. But he was too clumsy, nerdy and dorky to be anywhere close to Hero. How can he possibly make Kiyoko fall for him?
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Night came, and after Kiyoko generously cooked dinner for Sung Soo, and enjoyed a nice welcome meal for him. He excused himself to leave for his apartment. And Kiyoko went about cleaning up and getting herself ready for bed.

Kiyoko was resting peacefully, when suddenly she felt something warm lean over her entire body. Suddenly, she felt a pair of warm hands cup her face, and a pair of warm and soft lips touch hers. Soon after, a warm and wet tongue began licking her lips, begging for entrance. She tried to push the person away, but her hands were quickly subdued beside her. That’s when she suddenly felt a hand slip towards her breasts. She was just wearing a long sleeve t-shirt and long pants to sleep, with no bra, so when the hand came into contact with her breast, she let out a unwilling moan. Once her lips opened, the warm tongue slipped inside her mouth and started wrestling with her tongue. She felt her body slowly melt into the kiss, and her body stopped resisting.

With Kiyoko ceasing her resistance, the hand slipped under her t-shirt, pulled it upwards and started massaging her bare breasts in circular motions. Kiyoko let out more moans, and slowly she felt the lips leaving her lips, and going down her neck, towards her breasts.

The pair of lips engulfed her nipples one by one, suckling and nibbling at them, before slowly kissing its way down to her pussy.

The hands pulled down her pants and panties, and with no obstruction, started massaging her clit. Kiyoko’s body arched upwards in response to the stimulation. Then she felt the same pair of lips kissing and licking her pussy, making her body shiver madly under the pleasure that was flowing through her spine. Her breathing and moaning became more rapid. And her secret passage was slowly overflowing with her love juices.
Suddenly, she felt the lips leave her lower body, and a minute later, another soft and warm object started rubbing itself up and down her wet entrance. She shivered even more. Then without warning, the warm object entered her, pushing all the way in. The next thing she knew, the pair of warm lips returned to her lips, kissing her even more passionately than before.

Slowly, the warm object within her started moving in and out of her secret passage. She moaned unwillingly, as the pleasure took over her entire body. She shivered tremendously under the warm body on top of her.
Climax soon hit her, and she felt a warm sticky gush of fluid enter her secret passage. She panted vigorously to regain her breath. Slowly, she felt the warm object leave her passage, and the warmth above her body leave her…
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The next morning

Kiyoko woke up with messy hair, clothes and bedsheets. Her pussy was wet and sticky, and it felt sore. Did she have a wet dream last night? But who was it that she was dreaming about?

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#510

The next morning Sung Soo got up early and cooked seaweed and sesame porridge to bring to the hospital for Kiyoko. When he arrived, Kiyoko was still asleep, so he left the porridge in the ward and walked outside to let her have her privacy while she rested. When he walked out, an elderly man was just about to walk into the ward. The man was taken aback when he saw him. Sung Soo bowed apologetically for giving the man a shock.


Sung Soo (bowing): Sumimasen...

Kiyoko's dad (shocked): Hero-kun?

Sung Soo (blur): Sumimasen, I'm not Hero... I'm Park Sung Soo... Are you visiting Kiyoko too?

Kiyoko's dad: I see... Yes I am visiting my daughter...

Sung Soo: Oh... you're Kiyoko's dad??!!! Hajimemashite... I'm Park Sung Soo, from...

Kiyoko's dad (cutting Sung Soo): I know who you are... I've heard about you from Kiyoko before... Thanks for taking care of her when she stayed alone...

Sung Soo (scratching the back of his head in embarrassment): No... Actually I think she took better care of me and my sister when we were neighbours... Cos we are Koreans, and we don't have any friends here at all... I think she's the only one who's befriended us in the entire neighborhood... I hope we haven't caused her too much inconvenience...

Kiyoko's dad (amused): Ha ha ha... That's in my daughter's character to be friendly... You're a very interesting young man... And I hear that your family owns a medical equipment supplies company in Korea?

Sung Soo (dorkily bowing): Yes, Sir... Thank you so much for letting us be of service to your medical facilities and hospitals...


Kiyoko patted Sung Soo's back encouragingly. There was an awkward silence.


Sung Soo (curiously): Sir... If you don't mind, who did you mistake me for just now? Hero?


Kiyoko's dad: Hero? He's Kiyoko's personal bodyguard when she was in university... And also her first love...


Sung Soo: Is he her husband then?


Kiyoko's dad (sighing sadly): Sadly... No... He's passed away while trying to save her...


Sung Soo (apologetically): I'm sorry... Then... her husband...


Kiyoko's dad's thoughts: Oh no... I have to distract him from this question... Kiyoko doesn't want him to know that he's the dad of the child... And there's no point too now... Since it's already gone...


Kiyoko's dad (taking the conversation away): Enough of the sad talk, anyway, you really look like Hero... That's why I mistook you for him for a moment... But then again... His hair is blonde, and he looks like a punk... Yours is brown... And you look like a very decent chap...


Sung Soo scratched the back of his head in embarrassment. Kiyoko's dad patted his back again, and stepped into Kiyoko's ward. This time, Kiyoko was already awake.


Kiyoko's dad: Honey... You're awake now... How are you feeling?


Kiyoko (forcing a smile): Morning Dad... I'm okay now...


Sung Soo stayed outside the ward to let the family have some privacy.


Kiyoko (looking at the container on her room table): You brought this?


Kiyoko's dad: No... By the way, Sung Soo is here to visit you... I think he brought it... He's outside now... You want me to ask him to come in?


Kiyoko's thoughts: There's no more baby now... Nothing to hide from him anymore... Might as well... Have a clean break...


Kiyoko: Okay... Thanks dad...


Kiyoko's dad asked Sung Soo to come in. He walked in awkwardly, scratching the back of his head in embarrassment. He stood far away from Kiyoko's bed, and stood very stiffly.


Kiyoko's dad (amused): It's okay Sung Soo... No need to be so formal... Come on over here... You brought this for Kiyoko isn't it?


Sung Soo (bowing then walking awkwardly over to Kiyoko's bedside): I made some porridge for you in case you were hungry in the morning...


Kiyoko: Thanks... You shouldn't have gone through so much trouble... I don't really have an appetite anyway...

Sung Soo looked up at Kiyoko. Her eyes were visibly swollen from an entire night of crying. And her face was pale from the massive loss of blood.

Sung Soo (concernedly): You should eat something still... You're weak from the op... You most likely don't like what I cooked... But what would you like? I'll go buy it for you now...


Kiyoko's thoughts: Don't be so nice to me... Please... Or I...


Kiyoko (smiling gratefully): It's okay Sung Soo-san... I don't want anything...

Sung Soo (persistently): Jam toast? Egg sandwich? Scrambled eggs? Pancakes?


Kiyoko: I...


Sung Soo (enthusiastically): I'll go get some of each kind now...

Sung Soo rushed towards the door.

Kiyoko: Sung Soo-san... Wait...

Sung Soo paused at the door.

Kiyoko: It's okay... I'll just eat what you've brought...

Sung Soo smiled widely. He rushed over and started scooping out porridge for Kiyoko. Kiyoko's dad was observing the two of them. Sung Soo was so engrossed with his task, that he didn't even notice that Kiyoko was stealing glances at him the whole time.

Kiyoko's dad's thoughts: Silly girl... You obviously like him... Why didn't you tell him anything and just let him go like that?


Sung Soo: Here...

Sung Soo brought the bowl of porridge to Kiyoko and held it for her. Kiyoko reached out to take it from him, but instead of letting Kiyoko take it, he scooped out a spoonful and blew at it gently, before placing it in front of Kiyoko's mouth.

Kiyoko (looking at Sung Soo in embarrassment, as her dad was observing on the sidelines): Eh... It's okay Sung-soo-san... I can do it myself...

Kiyoko reached to take the spoon from Sung Soo. But he swerved it away from her instead.

Sung Soo (looking at the porridge but not at Kiyoko): It's hot... Let me do it... You just open your mouth and eat... Ahhhh....

Sung Soo placed the spoonful of porridge in front of Kiyoko's mouth again. She opened her mouth unwillingly, and Sung Soo begun feeding the porridge to her, spoon by spoon. Her dad was giggling at the side, as he observed Sung Soo forcing his spoilt daughter to do whatever he asked.

After Kiyoko was finished with the porridge, Sung Soo left to wash up the cutlery.

Kiyoko's dad: Honey... You two really make a cute pair... And he's such a nice and decent chap... Why didn't you tell him about the baby last time?


Kiyoko: Dad... He already has someone he loves... He's just a very kind and sweet man by nature... I'm just a friend to him... So remember NOT to tell him ANYTHING okay?

Sung Soo returned with the clean cutlery a while later.

Kiyoko's dad (walking over to Sung Soo and patting his back): Well... It's been nice meeting you Sung Soo... I have to go back to work now... So... You can keep my daughter company while I'm gone...

Sung Soo bowed politely. Then he took a look at his watch.

Kiyoko (noticing Sung Soo's reaction): Dad... I think he has work on too... Please don't burden him with such trivial things... I'll be fine by myself here...


Sung Soo (bowing apologetically): I'm very sorry Sir... But I have a flight to catch in the late afternoon... So I need to head back soon to pack up...


Kiyoko's dad: You're going back to Korea already?


Sung Soo: Yes...


Kiyoko's dad (disappointedly): That's too bad then... Have a safe journey back... I'll take my leave first...

Sung Soo bowed again and escorted Kiyoko's dad to the door.

Kiyoko's dad (whispering): Give me your contact number. I want to speak to you about something when you're back in Korea.

Sung Soo hurriedly passed his card to him before bowing to him and sending him off. He walked back into Kiyoko's ward.


Kiyoko (forcing a smile): Sung-soo-san, you should head on back... Sorry for wasting your time... I'll be fine by myself... Thanks for your porridge... It's really delicious...


Sung Soo: It's nothing... I'll take my leave first then... I'll visit you when I come back to Japan again...

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