If not your husband

"Yes Liam, I'll marry you!" She had been waiting for this day to come to pass. After he left the last time, she felt guilt and wished she could see him again.

Kissing the back of her hand, he got up and kissed her lips.

Holding her face in his hands, "I'll get the ring later but right now, consider us eligible couples."

Fidgeting with his t-shirt's collar, "Or should I say, 'Soon-to-be couples'?" She chuckled.

When Bernard giggled, they turned their gaze towards him.

Carrying him, Liam placed him on his chest before extending his left arm towards Mabel. When she chimed in for a hug, he kissed the top of her head and Bernard's.

.....

Los Angeles, CA.

Bella Vista & Glamour

"What's his favorite color?" Bong-Cha asked.

"His?"

"Sebastian." Bong-Cha chuckled.

Rolling her eyes, Jin-joo smiled, "Oh, mom."

"Let me guess, who would I be referring to if not your husband? So tell me, what's his most unique color?"

Flipping the hung dresses over, "White," Jin-joo groaned.

"Then that means-" Waving the white bralette at her, Bong-Cha squealed, "Swear to me, you're gonna look amazing in this."

Turning around, "Look amazing in wh--geez mom."

"What is it? Huh? This particular top is limited. It's not even common yet. Come on, try it on."

Stepping one foot backward, Jin-joo vigorously nodded with a weird chuckle, "No mom, I could pick another dress, this looks a bit odd to me."

"Odd?" Scrunching her brows, Bong-Cha chided. "Either you like it or not, you're gonna have this dress. What's on it not to like anyway? Besides, you just got married and soon you'll be leaving town for your honeymoon."

"Hone--hehehe, mom. Maybe after I drop the babies, right?" When Bong-Cha completely ignored her, she added, "But this is too exposed. Think of me wearing this, momma."

Placing one hand on her shoulder, Bong-Cha sighed. "Sweetie, believe me when I say you'll look alluring." Folding it away, she added, "Don't put it on now, you'll only wear it during your honeymoon."

"But, how possible are we gonna to go for our honeymoon? He is very busy this week." Pausing for a while, Jin-joo informed, "Nelly's wedding is coming up this weekend."

"Oh, are you serious? The Flynns daughter is getting married this weekend? Damn that's a whole lot of celebration going on."

Jin-joo nodded her head, "Mhm-mmm," Keeping quiet for quite some time, she sighed, "I've been thinking of surprising Seb, but-- it's been hard for me. Very very hard."

Putting the dress away, Bong-Cha asked, "Like what?" When Jin-joo hesitated, she cupped her chin and smiled. "It's alright sweetie, why don't I give you some hints?"

"Mom--am just trying to do it. Not that am good in surprises anyway but at least make use of the perfect chance I have. He has been doing a lot for me from the very start and yet he hasn't given me the chance to make mine." She mumbled.

Without waiting for her to finish the last word, Bong-Cha lean towards her ear and whispered something.

Few seconds after, Jin-joo gasped, "God, mom you're a genius."

"Thank me later."

"Why do you manage to become an expert--oh I get it, there's no need to be curious anyway. You know better." Jin-joo chuckled.

"Moms always knows better."

Taking her phone out of her purse, Jin-joo quickly typed in something.

Picking a black cleavage-baring gown, Bong-Cha tittered. "I pick this as well, you'll wear this second day after you deliver. Damn, you're gonna look like a goddess when Seb sees you in it."

Jin-joo was about to say something but pursed her lips when she saw a familiar woman also shopping next to her mom. "Aunt Lorena?"

Turning around, Lorena faked a beamed, "Ah oh hi Jin, what a pleasant surprise to--" Swallowing the remaining of her words, she widen her eyes when see saw the woman beside Jin-joo.

"You?"

Gasping in shock, Lorena quickly rushed out of the place. Hitting so many people on her way, she still manage to get through without saying sorry.

"Stop that woman!" Tossing the dresses aside, Bong-Cha was about to go after her but Jin-joo quickly held her wrist.

"Mom, what are you doing? What's going on? Why did Aunt Lorena ran away like that? Have you two met before?"

"Yes Jin-joo, she's the one!" Bong-Cha snapped. Still trying to jerk her hand off.

"What one?" Jin-joo asked confusedly.

Jerking her daughter's grip off, Bong-Cha retorted, "She's the culprit!"

"Cul--what?" When tears rolled down Bong-Cha's cheek, Jin-joo covered her mouth and asked, "Aunt Lorena?"

.....