5 Years Later
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Jimin's P.O.V

“Appa, how much longer?”

I looked down at my 4 year old son who dislikes to wait. We are standing in front of the airport; leaning against our car.

“Anytime now, soldier.” Hopefully he will wait more if I tell him that.

He whined like a baby, “But what are we even waiting for?”

“Eomma will be here any minute now. We are waiting for her.” I saw his face brightening up with sunlike happiness as he began dancing in place. Well not actually dancing but moving around, jumping..... That's dance for a little kid like him. “Yaayyy.......”

He's been playing with the car door repeatedly by opening the door and closing it again. I think he has done it 14 times by now. I wonder what fun he finds in it.

I wanted to hold his hand but it's hard to hold him when I'm carrying my daughter in my arms. She's only 7 months. And it's a Good thing she is not awake yet. She can only stop her cries when she sees her mother.

“Eomma! Eomma!” before I knew it, Hyun Min ran forward like a puppy inside the airport gate. I let him do that as there wasn’t much crowd today. I glanced upon the woman who came out just now; looking absolutely gorgeous with sunglasses on and hair down. Did I ever find her not beautiful? No.

I smiled immediately looking at her. Hyun Min made his way towards his mother among the people and kept calling her with so much affection. Once she saw her son running towards her, she sat on her knees within a second and he ran into her embrace. I know she's gonna cry in any second. Aish, my silly wife!

I took a look at my sleeping daughter then made our way towards the mother-son who's hugging each other as if they are gonna burst. Even from a distance, I could see her crying.

“Oh my little baby mochi.....how have you been? Eomma missed you so much. So much that she couldn’t even sleep.” she looked at him who's giggling.

“Did you listen your father? Didn’t break the house yet?” she pinched his tiny nose and he ended up pouting.

“Eomma, I did all the things I promised.” Hyun Min held out his fingers and began counting.

“One, drink milk daily; check.
Two, do not disturb Min Young when she's asleep; check.
Three, listen to Appa; check.
Four, don't run inside the apartment in case I fall down; check.
Five, thank Almighty before eating; check.
Six, don't watch Sponge Bob after 10.......”

Hyun Min's voice faded away as he chuckled nervously. He scabbed the back of his neck and looked down. Myeong Jo laughed amd cupped both of his cheeks.

“That's alright. Since you completed 5 missions out of 6, you can get away with one.” she held out her hand for high-five and he gladly did it; making a skin-slap sound.

“Aigoo, my son.....” Myeong Jo got emotional again and hugged him. Hyun Mjn never resists hugs from his parents. He loves them. “Eomma, I missed you.”

“I know, soldier. I'm here now. Sorry I went away for a week. Eomma's gonna play with you every day like before.” since she said it, he cheered happily while dancing around.

She looked at us and stood up on her feet. She wiped her eyes and came close to me. I know who she was looking at so I handed Min Young to her slowly. Yeah, I stood 2nd in her “Most Favorite & Important Persons” list. Our children will always be our main priority. I don't mind actually. Myeong Jo took her in her arms and stared at her baby. The look in her eyes; it's undescribable. A mother can only look at her child in that way. So adorably and so lovely.

“Hey, baby.....my Min Young....Eomma's here.” she rocked her lightly; causing baby Min Young to wake up and glance upon her mother. Just like every infant, her lips raised a smile as her chubby arms made her way to touch Myeong Jo's face.

Myeong Jo chuckled and pressed her forehead on hers; closing her eyes. Then she left tons of kisses on her face before both mother-daughter were smiling happily at each other.

The driver came to us from the back and asked me whether he will take the luggage to the car. I nodded and he began taking them. Finally and finally which seemed like forever, Myeong Jo glanced at me and flashed her beautiful smile. That one smile is enough for me to spend a day.

She sat on her knees again and faced Hyun Min, “Soldier, you think you can carry your sister back to the car?”

He nodded happily and took her in his arms easily as if she was a feather, “Yes, Ma'am.” and he ran off to the car in a speedy way as if he's being chased by bad guys.

“Be careful!” I said to him but who listens anyway?

Finally I could look at my wife eyeing me and making her way towards me. I held out my arms widely and she threw her arms around my neck; giggling cutely. I held her back tightly as I softly smelt her unforgettable scent. She released a heavy sigh after hugging me. I know she was tired. She had to go to New York for the release of her 8th book. She was a crying mess a week ago because she didn’t want to leave me and the kids for an entire week. But I made her agree finally after urging her for the 88th time. I took care of the kids while she went to New York for a week.

She pulled away and looked at me. And like always, we did our romantic habit. I leaned closer and brushed my nose against her playfully. It's like we do it everytime we hug or meet after a long time. A Promising Sign. She smiled widely as she closed her eyes.

“Sorry you had to take care of them alone.” Myeong Jo apologized as we made our way to the car; holding hands.

I chuckled and replied, “Come on Jagiya, I'm their father. I can't spend time with them at all since I became the President. It was a good opportunity for Yoon Gi hyung to give me a leave. And I became a good father to Hyun Min at least by attending his art contest.”

“No, I understand but I don't want you to overload yourself. You barely have time for yourself and I left you with children to take care of during your free time. I feel terrible.” she lowered her eyes.

You know why I love her? There is a thousand reasons but one of them is, no matter whose fault it was, she will take the blame and no one can stop her. And she was doing it again.

“My free time circles around my family. You, Hyun Min & Min Young. My happiness lies in you.” She managed to smile when I said that.

After that, all of us went back home while having the sweetest time spending with my family; laughing and giggling.

Myeong Jo's P.O.V

“So what mischief did you create while I was gone?” I tickled my son who was laughing in my lap. Min Young was staring at both of us but somehow, there was a faint smile on her lips too.

“Nothing! I swear! I protected the house, Appa and Min Young like you said!” he tried to defend himself but I won't give up so soon.

“Then why did Appa tell me that you skipped all vegetables, huh?”

He became quiet in a minute and looked at me with eyebrows furrowed, “That wasn’t in the rules.”

I chuckled and made him sit on the bed in front of me, “Well, that's correct. But you gotta eat veggies if you wanna stay healthy. Look at your sister. She eats everything I tell her to. Even vegetables.”

He pouted and mumbled, “O-okay. I'll eat them. I don't want you to be mad at me. It hurts me.”

It is a wonder to me even at an young age, he can understand the pain & sorrow of others. I smiled and kissed on his forhead. He is a piece of happiness in our life. Both of them.

“Eomma, I want to show you something.” saying he ran off from the bedroom to his own room.

I looked at Min Young who was playing with her thumbs. I giggled and then took her in my lap. “What about you? Didn’t miss Mommy? Eomma cried non-stop at night because she missed you.”

Surprisingly, she answered by nodding her head and smiling so brightly. She always smiles whenever she's near me. I held her hand and kissed on it.

Hyun Min came back with a piece of paper in his hands. He climbed up on the bed and gave me that.

It was a drawing made by him. Our family. There was Jimin, me, him and Min Young in my arms. I must say it was very talented and colorful. My jaw dropped as I saw it and looked at the corner that said, “Second Place.”

“Is it good, Eomma?” he asked in a cute, curious voice. He was expecting a yes.

“Oh Hyun Min-ah......it's very beautiful. Wow! I can't.....Even your father can't draw this beautiful! It's so amazing, dear. I love it.” he smiled brightly as I said that.

But soon he face turned ash as he faced down, “But I stood 2nd.”

I put the drawing down and made him look at me.

“Son, being 2nd doesn’t mean you are less good. Life is all about losing and winning. If you win, then your confidence somehow raises but also overconfidence can destroy you. But once you lose, you become determined that next time you'll win for sure. So losing is better than winning from the start. And to me, you are always first. It doesn’t matter.”

He nodded but he was still a bit sad.

“Tell you what? Go and put it on the fridge.” I smiled at him.

He became excited as he kissed me in the cheeks. “Yayy! Thanks, Eomma!”

And there he goes, running off to the dining room.

Min Young fell asleep in my lap so I put her gently on the bed and out pillows around her in case she falls down. After giving a kiss on her forehead, I walk to the balcony to feel the air. I closed my eyes and crossed my arms over my chest.

My whole body is taken into a ball of warmness as I felt two arms wrapping around my waist and a chin on my shoulder. I opened my eyes and smiled shyly; turning back a little.

“Hey, Jagi~~”

Jimin returned a smile as he hugged me more tightly.

“I missed you.” he mumbled.

I chuckled softly before turning towards him and wrapping my arms around his neck. Now our eyes are locked with our souls.

“You know what tomorrow is?” he asked; wrapping his arms around my back.

“Of course, it's our anniversary.”

Tomorrow is our 5th marriage anniversary. Although I'm not sure whether I should say 5 years as we've been together way many years before. Since we officially got married that day, so that makes 5 years.

He pressed his forhead on mine as he closed his eyes. We stayed like that for a while when I suddenly recalled something.

“Hey, Jimin. I have something for you.”

He looked at me surprised as his smile showed he's curious. I smiled cheesily and went to my bag. I pulled out something and then gave it to him. It was a wrapped gift.

“What is it?" he asked; sounding cheerful.

“Find out.”

Then he began unwrapping it. As soon as the gift revealed, his smile faded away slowly. It was a framed photo. I knew he would react like that. It wasn’t a gift to give you shock or disappointment. But it was something he will find it worthy but surprising at first.

He smiled again faintly and said, “It's Jungkook.”

I got a sketch photo of Jungkook done. It doesn’t look 100% like him but it’s similar. No one can be perfect while recreating Almighty's creations. I began explaining as he touched his face,

“I know you miss him. I noticed sometimes you also sob alone so that I won't see. You space out whenever you think of him. So I found a place in New York. They made beautiful sketches of people. I told them about his description and made one. Now you won't be alone when you will cry. Just look at him and cry your heart out. Jungkook will know his hyung is doing well and still loves him.”

He kept staring at Jungkook's face for a long time; trying his best not to break down in front of me. Our marriage has been stable; I mean very perfect. Nothing happened like I feared. We didn’t fight, hate at all. Except for the times we did argue a bit but that was all. In fact, we've more loved and been blessed after Almighty offered us two beautiful children. And nothing like I thought, like recalling our past and stuff didn’t happen. Even if it did, we managed to go through it.

Jimin looked at me and his lips shivered. I immediately hugged him tightly in a comforting way so that he doesn’t feel shy or ashamed to cry. He held me back but lightly.

“Cry if you want, Honey. Don't hide your pain or sorrows from me.”

I patted his back softly. Surprisingly he broke down mentally but didn’t cry. He stayed like that for some time and eventually became normal again.

Then he looked at me, smiled slightly and said, “Thank you so much, Myeong Jo. It's an wonderful gift. I love it. Thanks, dear.”

He faced the floor, “I don't know what I did to deserve you.”

I looked at him and tried to cheer him up. I held his chin up so that he looks at me, “You crossed an universe?”

And that worked. He laughed while hugging me again. I'm very glad that I have a beautiful amazing family with this man.

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Yoon Gi Oppa took the kids tonight. Because we, husband-wife have to celebrate our special day alone.

The night seemed unimaginatively gorgeous with so many bright stars twinkling. We could even see a faint part of Milky Way. Every year, me and Jimin visit the same mountain that 9 years ago, made my wish come true. We celebrate our special day there because that's where it all began. From my little wish to this happy day.

We sat on the edge of the cliff; hanging our legs down. There was no need for lights as the stars and the moon were also our guests tonight.

I looked at him and said, “You first, My King.”

He smiled and took out a paper from his jacket. It was a paper that held his new promises. Each year, both of us make new promises to each other and try to keep the promises till the end. It was like a tradition we made.

He cleared his throat and began reading,

“Dear Min Myeong Jo; My Precious Wife,

On our 5th anniversary, I would like to promise you that I will try to come home earlier, I won't call your Oppa savage well at least I will try not to, I will learn to cook, I will try not to sleep on the couch as it's hard for you to wake me up, I will permit you to eat ice-creams while watching dramas, I will take you and the children to Canada this year and lastly, I promise to love you till the last breath of my life.”

I chuckled and did some aegyo; making him laugh. Now it was my turn.

“Dear Park Jimin; My Amazing Husband,

On our 5th anniversary, I would like to promise you that I won't force you to eat milkshakes again, I will learn how to massage so that I can give you once you come home, I will not write our romance into my books, I will tell Hyun Min and Min Young not to hide your shoes anymore, I will give you tons of kisses before you leave for Busan next month and lastly I will love you until the last breath of my life.”

Then both of us clapped and opened a fine champagne. We didn’t forget to cheers by the way. And we admired the sky, the view in front of us and talked and talked like no end.

When we were finished drinking, Jimin laid down on his back and I laid down beside him; my head resting over his chest. We smiled and then the urge to kiss each other fell upon us so we continued doing that. It was very sweet, gentle and confessing. As if we both let our hearts touch our souls through the connection of our lips.

Once we pulled away, Jimin looked at me and said, “I Love You, My Wife Of 149 Days.”

I smiled sweetly and replied, “I Love You More, My Cutie, Sexy & Lovely Husband.”

And here we are at the end of all universes. Laying down side by side; breathing the same air and looking at the same infinite sky. I closed my eyes and recalled all those incidents that happened to us. We met by mistake, we separated by destiny and we found each other again by the power of will. We had been to hell and back but still we managed to find our way to each other. I smiled how fate bought us together and how we are in madly love now. We finally found our serenity inside our broken hearts.

Sometimes I wonder whether what would had happened if I didn’t make that wish years ago. I would've been dead by now. What would had happened if I didn’t turn my back at him at the bridge? I would had never be able to smile again. What would had happened if I didn’t forgive him in the stage? Both of us would had nothing to live for. Now that I think, each and every desicion of mine is the reason I'm living my life with him. We were made for each other when the universe was first formed. Gravity pulled us together and never let us go. Each and every element of the space knew our destiny and they helped us to find each other in different universes.

Sometimes there are many things in the world that we can't control. Like earthquakes, floods, reality shows, waterfalls, storm, the rules of law and human life etc. But it's important to remember the things we can. Like forgiveness, second chances, fresh starts. Because the one thing that changes the world from a lonely place to a heavenly beautiful place is Love. Love gives us Hope. And Hope gives us reasons to move forward.

In our love story, we cried. Cried a lot. We hated, turned away, let go, hurt each other. But we also smiled, had fun, hugged, kissed, held hands, made love.

Thank You for everything, Jimin. I might never be able to express how much thankful I am to you. You showed me the door where I can heal my wounds, where I can let all my sorrows out, where I can find pieces of happiness, where I can feel love in you. You changed me. You were the reason the world didn’t lose a woman. I hope whatever happens to us in future, we will meet again. And we will love each other like always we did. I love you now and I will always do until Almighty forbids me. Thank you for blessing me with an amazing family. Thank you for being the wish I made. 149 days still I was never yours. But now, I Am Forever Yours.

Believe in everything you can. A miracle will start when you'll do that. And ever feel like life is being cruel with you? Just look at the sky. If you find any comets, just believe in Almighty and make a wish upon it.

Who knows? Maybe you'll see another universe.

And the tale of two destined unknown souls from two universes ends.

The End
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