Author's Pov:

It was early morning, Yoon Aera, young woman in her 20's opened the door of her son's room. Her hair tied in messy bun, she saw the time, it was the time to wake her son up.

"Get up, Jiho-ya", the sweet voice called her son, who was rolling on his bed. "No, Eomma. I am sleepy", the 5 year old whined. The woman sighed, "Jiho, if you don't wake up then". The boy peeked from his blanket with one eye half opened. The woman, slowly sat on the bed and started to tickling her son. The boy stood up with laughter, "I am up", he said with a smile, "But I want Appa to give me a bath today. Other wise, I won't take a bath".

"Don't be stubborn, Jiho. Your Appa is busy. He leaving for his office now", hearing this the young boy sat down sulking. "Why can't Appa make some time for me".

"Aera, where is my wallet? I called you so many times", Mingyu entered the room, soon his annoyed tone turned into a soft one, "What happened to our son? You look angry".

"Appa, you are always busy. I wanted you to give bath today but you are always busy, Jiho is angry", Jiho pouted. "So you are angry for that?", Mingyu poked his son's cheeks, "I am sorry but tomorrow I will okay?".

Jiho got up and hugged his mother, "You always say that. It's of no use. Eomma, come, I will be late to school", holding her hand with his small ones he started pulling her to bathroom. Aera looked at Mingyu.

Mingyu sighed and took off his coat, rolling up his sleeves, he picked up Jiho, "Today, Appa will give you a bath". Jiho squealed and gave a peck on his cheeks. Aera smiled seeing father and son duo.

Flashback:

A 23 year old Aera was sitting on a bench near the river waiting for her boyfriend to come. It was night, cold breeze and she was anxious. "Hey! Is everything alright? You okay?", Mingyu asked in worried tone, holding her trembling hands he knelt down. "Gyu, I-I am P-Pregnant", she stuttered.

As soon she uttered those words, Mingyu left his grip on her hands. Aera looked at him, thinking he would break up with her. "Really?", he whispered. Aera slowly nodded. Mingyu got up, he started walked backward and faced the river.

Aera was already anxious, seeing Mingyu walk away from her made more anxious. Tears filled her eyes. Having a bad past she was always afraid of  men and also hated them.

She went towards him and kept her hand on his shoulder, "Please don't be quiet Gyu, please say something. I can't bear this silence".

"You want this?". Aera nodded. Mingyu gave a smile and held her hand, "Let's get married. We will raise the baby together. I can't believe I am going to be father". Aera sighed in relief, "I thought you would leave me".

Mingyu hugged her, "I love you the most in this world, Aera. I will never leave you Aera, unless you want me to. I'll never break your heart like some other did". He kissed her head, "I promise, I'll never break your heart", he whispered to himself.

Present:

"I'll leave. I am already late", Mingyu said adjusting his tie. "But, your breakfast-", Before she could complete her sentence, he left. Aera took a deep breath, "He is just busy, Aera and nothing else".

"Eomma, break fast is delicious", Jiho said his mouth full. "You shouldn't talk with a mouth full of food, Jiho-ya, Hmm. Eat carefully", she caressed his head, "After I pick you up from the school, we will go and meet Jeonghan uncle, okay?". Jiho cheered, "He came back?", Aera nodded. Jiho happily munched his breakfast knowing he is meeting his favourite uncle.

After dropping Jiho to his school, she completed her daily chores. "Huff, I didn't even get a chance to tell him that I am going to Jeonghan's house", Aera whispered and took her phone to call Mingyu,

As soon as he picked up, "Aera, how many times I told you not to call me. I am busy here. Can't you understand a simple thing?". Aera mumbled a sorry and kept her phone aside.

"I'll just message him", she whispered and messaged him. She was about to have a small nap, but the bell rang.

She opened the door, "Hello, dear. Did I disturb you?", the old woman, Mrs. Jang asked.

"No, Mrs. Jang. Please come inside", Aera smiled. Mrs. Jang has always been with her since she was pregnant. For Aera, she is like her second mother.

"Is Jiho still in school?", she asked. "Yeah, later we are going to Jeonghan's house. Even Minjee has been calling me to meet her", Aera said.

"It is good. It will be a change for you, Minjee and Jiho", Mrs. Jang said.

"Aha, I forgot. Today was Jaemin's birthday and out of habit I made cake. I can't eat this much, so I brought you some. I need to change my habits", her voice trailed off. Jaemin, her son, the only family she had. It was his birthday today. He died in an accident before Aera and Mingyu lived there.

Aera only heard his stories from Mrs. Jang. But she never talked about her husband, some say that he left her because he found himself a new lady. Aera always hated such people who cheated, she hated them with the core of her heart. It reminded her of someone, whom she despised the most. She kept talking Aera until,

"Aera, I'll leave now. I just came here to give you cake", Mrs. Jang said and took her leave. "I should get ready", she whispered as it almost time.

Time skip,

"Eomma", he ran and hugged his mother, "You know today, my teacher praised me for helping a girl". She smiled while driving her car, taking small glances at her son who was excitedly telling her about his day.

"Very good, my boy", she said and ruffled his head. "But, Eomma you know one of my friend, Minseok?", she nodded, "He was sad cause he said that his parents will be living separate".

"I don't want to see you and Appa living separate. He even said that his parents always fought with eachother", Jiho said his eyes slowly glistening with tears. Aera seeing this parked the car at side.

"Aigoo, my baby", she made him sit on her lap. Jiho started sobbing hugging her, "Please Eomma and Appa live together forever".

Aera rubbed his back in soothing way, she kissed his head, "It will never happen, hmm. Your Appa and me will always stay together". She said with an heavy heart, she herself didn't know what might happen in future. He looked at her with teary eyes, "Promise?".

Having no option, Aera nodded, "Promise. Now don't cry, hmm. You don't want to meet Jeonghan, Minjee and especially  Yuna with a sad face right?". She wiped his tears. Jiho nodded.

Jiho again started to share his stories, some were even repeated but Aera didn't mind as long as Jiho was happy.

"Partner", Jiho shouted and ran inside. Jeonghan saw him and picked him up, "How is my partner?", Jeonghan asked.

"I am good", Jiho pinched Jeonghan's nose, "I missed you".

"Aww, I missed my partner too", he said kissing his chubby cheeks. "Go and meet Minjee, I want to talk to your Eomma for a while", Jeonghan said leaving him. "Okay sir", Jiho said and ran to Minjee's room, Jeonghan's wife.

"Aera, yesterday I met him again. He wants to meet you", Jeonghan said. "I don't want to meet him Jeonghan. I hate him. I have told so many times that I don't have any relationship with him", Y/n said.

"But he is our father-", Aera stopped him, "It doesn't matter to me, for me he is only a cheater. And if you keep asking me to meet him then I won't be back here", she said.

Jeonghan sighed in defeat knowing her hatred for their father and her stubbornness. "I am going to meet Minjee", Aera said.

She went inside to see Minjee and Jiho playing, "Hi! How are you?", Aera hugged Minjee, "And what is my baby doing?", she asked.

"She is sleeping right now and then at night she will keep me up whole night. How did you do this?", Minjee said in a tired voice. "It happens Minjee. It is tiring but Mingyu helped me a lot. Just tell me if Jeonghan complains, I'll kick his ass", Aera said.

"You don't need to, I'll do that", Minjee said giving high five to Aera. "Eomma, when will Yuna wake up? I want to play with her", Jiho asked tugging her sleeves.

"She slept just now Jiho- ya. It will take some time", Minjee said. "So, should I go and play with Jeonghan uncle?", Aera nodded. Jiho ran off to play with his uncle.

"Want to have some coffee? I really need some", Minjee asked. "Should I make?", Minjee nodded.

While making the coffee Aera said, "Jeonghan met that man again". Minjee nodded. "He is asking me to meet him".

"And you don't want to right?", Minjee asked. "Yeah. I don't want to meet that man again ever in my life", Aera whispered holding the spoon tightly, "I hate that man. I hate such men and women who cheat".

(In Mingyu's office)

"May I come in sir?", a voice asked in seductive tone. "You are already in Miss Eunji", Mingyu said with a smirk.

She came and sat on his lap playing with his tie, "I am bored with this work. I want to relax and have some fun". She kept her head on his shoulder. Mingyu wrapped his arms around her and whispered, "Shall we have some fun here?", biting her earlobe, moving his head he kissed her neck on her sweet spot. She let out a small moan. She let him take the control over her.