Author's Pov:

Eunji was right infront of them talking with Mingyu's mother. Aera looked at Mingyu who shook his head, "I don't know anything about this, seriously".

Soon everyone noticed this, gossips everywhere about the lady who is wearing same dress as Aera. "Who is she, Aera?", Mrs. Jang asked. "It's her, Eunji, Mingyu's secretary", Aera answered. Mrs. Jang sighed, "I hate her now".

Seokmin stood beside Mingyu, "May I know Mr. Kim Mingyu, why is she wearing same dress as Aera?". Mingyu shrugged his shoulders, "How can I know? I didn't even had a single idea that she is coming here".

"It's your last anniversary together, Mingyu. Make sure nothing happens. I am not getting any good vibes from her or your mother. Look the way they both are talking", Seokmin said. Mingyu looked at his mother being all sweet to Eunji.

"Wait, let me do something", Seokmin said. Taking the mic in his hand, he took a deep breathe, "Everyone, here comes the couple". As soon as he said this, everyone clapped.

Aera looked around to see if Minghao is there. But he wasn't there. She sighed. "Eomma, why are you so beautiful?", Jiho asked. Aera smiled, "Why are you so cute?".

Jiho giggled. "Aww, look at that mother son duo, they are so good!", Someone said. Seeing Aera busy in talking, Mingyu took a chance.

"Come with me", He said to Eunji, "Right. Now". Eunji nodded and followed him.

"Why are you here? Who gave you this dress?", Mingyu asked. He was angry seeing her, it was their last time together and didn't want to ruin it.

"Go and ask your mother. She is the one who forced me to come here and also the one to give me this dress", Eunji said. Mingyu rubbed his forehead, "Please leave, Eunji".

"She is not leaving Mingyu. Let her stay", his mother said who was hearing their conversation, "After your divorce, I want you to marry her. She is pregnant and has no one to look after her".

"What?", Mingyu looked at mother in disbelief. He couldn't believe she is same woman who once told Aera to get abortion, when she was in same situation as Eunji. "I am not going to marry her. I can provide all the facilities she wants but not marriage", Mingyu said.

"Why? What's problem with her? Didn't you do the same thing when Aera was pregnant? You even married her without my permission.  I don't think Eunji is that bad", his mother argued.

Mingyu looked dead in her eyes, "I am not marrying her. We both have talked about this before, I don't want you to meddle in this". His mother gulped, "Aera-"

"I said whatever I wanted to. Now don't force me", Mingyu walked away from her. His mother patted Eunji's shoulder, "Don't worry, living with Aera he has become like this. Everything will go good".

The event was going well, of course Eunji's presence made an impact on Aera but she handled it. Minghao still wasn't there. Everyone, as usual praised Aera's visuals.

"Let's take a photo of the couple", his cousin said. Aera and Mingyu looked at each other. "Aww, look at them being shy", one of them said. Aera gave a small smile, it wasn't because they were shy but because they were awkward, who's gonna tell them.

"Mingyu, keep your hand on her shoulder and both please stand near to each other. You are looking like her bodyguard, not her husband", One of his aunt said. Aera laughed. Mingyu couldn't help but smile seeing her.

"Eomma, give a tight hug to Appa", Jiho said. Everyone cheered, Aera gave him a hug, she missed it. Mingyu hugged her back, kissing her head.

Aera smiled bit soon it vanished realising, this is going to end very soon. Today they heard a lot of them saying that 'You both look so good, just stay like this forever', Mingyu and Aera couldn't help but nod.

It was late at night, Jiho was sleeping in Aera's arms while Mingyu was driving. Light music was playing. "Tomorrow let's talk to Jiho about our divorce", Aera said caressing his hair. Mingyu glanced at her and nodded.

"What are going to do after our divorce?", Mingyu asked. "I am planning to work again. I have studied hard to get those degrees. I don't want to keep it just as a showpiece", Aera said. Mingyu sighed, "That's a good idea". Again there was a silence.

The car suddenly stopped, "Shit!", Mingyu cursed, "Sit inside, I'll check". Aera nodded. Mingyu went out to see if he could do something. Jiho slowly opened his eyes, "Eomma, where are we?". Aera caressed his hair, "We still haven't reached home, sleep". Jiho nodded and closed his eyes again.

Mingyu was out for a while but then came near the window and said, "I can't understand anything, right now. We might have to wait. I have called mechanic". Aera nodded.

Mingyu looked around, "Umm, Aera. We are near your garden. If you want we can go there". Aera looked at him, "It's fine. Jiho is asleep".

"No, I am not. I want to see that garden. Eomma please", Jiho said. "Look at yourself. You are saying this with your eyes half closed", Aera replied. "Eomma, please", Jiho whined. "Let's go, then", Aera said. Jiho's face gleamed with happiness.

Aera came out of the car. As she was about to go, Mingyu stopped her. "Here. My coat, wear this. Please call me if you need something". Aera nodded.

"Eomma, did Appa come here?", Jiho asked. Aera nodded. She gave a smile remembering the memories she had with Mingyu there.

Flashback:

It been 7 months since Mingyu is going to the cafe. He can't even remember proper interaction he had with her. Like every day Mingyu was again in the cafe but this time with his friends.

"Hey! Is she the girl you always talk about?", his friend asked. Mingyu gave a shy smile and nodded, "But something is off today. She looks quite sad though", he whispered looking at her.

"Ahh, I want to see her smile", Mingyu whined. His friends teased him. Aera looked at them. Mingyu smiled at her but Aera continued her work.

It was time for him to pay the bill. He went to Aera and smiled, "Hey! I am sorry if my friends made a lot of noise". Aera shook her head, "It's fine, sir". Mingyu sighed, "Please call me Mingyu. I am now one of your regular customer".

"But still you are a customer, I can't call you by your name", Aera said. While talking Jeonghan entered the cafe, "I have talked with Mrs. Kang. Now come with me". Aera shook her head, "I will not".

"Aera, don't be stubborn. Please", Jeonghan said. "You know I don't like that persom", Aera said.

'Are they fighting or this is how they normally talk?', Mingyu thought staring at him. Jeonghan looked at Mingyu, "I know I am handsome but I am straight. About my sister, I don't think she wants a boyfriend right now".

Mingyu shook his head, "Uh, Umm, I wasn't staring". Jeonghan stared at Mingyu for a while, "But you are not that bad though, you will look perfect  with my sister, If you like her". Hearing this Mingyu blushed.

Aera slapped Jeonghan's arm, "Don't", she turned to Mingyu and apologised, "I am sorry, my brother has gone crazy". Mingyu smiled and shook his head, "It's fine".

"Pleas-"

"A big huge NO"

Jeonghan smiled cutely, "Pleasee~"

Aera smiled, "Nooo~"

"But Aera", before Jeonghan could say anything, Aera slammed her things, "Listen Jeonghan. I am not coming there. Don't even force me to come. I don't have any relation with him".

Saying this Aera stormed out of the cafe. Jeonghan rubbed his forehead, "I don't understand how to handle this girl". Mingyu looked at Aera who was running while rubbing her eyes. 'Is she crying?', Mingyu saw and ran behind her. Something in him told her to follow her. Seeing her getting into a bus, he started his car and followed it.

He saw her getting down the bus and going somewhere. He hurriedly parked his car and followed her. But soon she was out of his sight. "Aish, where did she go?", Mingyu whispered.

He was about to go back but stopped hearing the sobs. Following the sound, he saw Aera sitting in a corner crying her heart out. Aera sensed someone infront of her.

"W-What are you doing here?", Aera asked. She stood up wiping her tears. Mingyu ran and hugged her. For the first time she realized what a giant he is, the first time he was so close to her.

Aera stood there in shock, her pressed to his chest hearing his fast heart beats. Slowly taking her hands she rubbed his back. "What happened?", Aera asked in a calm voice.

"I don't know but I didn't like seeing tears in your eyes", Mingyu answered. Aera felt his pout. Releasing her from the hug, Mingyu looked down. Aera smiled seeing how he looked like a puppy.

"Did you follow me?", Aera squinted her eyes. Mingyu immediately shook his head, "No, no, no. But I felt that I should follow you".

"That actually means you were following me", Aera said.

"You know this is my favourite place", Aera said. Mingyu looked at her, "Really?". Aera nodded, "Yes! You know no one comes here. It is an abandoned garden".

Mingyu and Aera talked for a while. Mingyu kept adoring her, the way she talked, she was talkative.

"Ahh", Mingyu stood screaming. "What happened?", Aera asked. "There's a bug", Mingyu pointed. "Here?", Aera asked. Mingyu nodded. Aera looked around, "It flew away". Mingyu shook his head, "Look properly".

Aera started laughing, "You are only height but cute". Mingyu stopped. His heart started beating fast seeing her smile and laugh. The only thing going on in his mind was,

'Yes!!! Finally I made her smile'

Present:

This is the place where he proposed. "Eomma, look there. Myungho uncle", Jiho shouted. Aera looked at him. Minghao was actually there. Minghao waved at her, "I am sorry. I couldn't come today. Something urgent came up". Aera smiled and nodded. "But what are you two doing here? It's already late", Minghao said.

"The car broke down and the mechanic needs some time to reach here. So, I came here and Mingyu is still there waiting", Aera said. "Oh, why don't you three come to my house till then? You must be tired", Minghao suggested.

Aera shook her head, "It is fine, you must be tired too". Minghao insisted a lot. Finally, Aera nodded. "My house is near", Minghao said.

Aera called Mingyu and told him everything. "Thank you so much", Mingyu smiled.

Aera along with Jiho walked with Minghao while Mingyu walked slowly behind them. Mingyu noticed how Jiho was so comfortable with him. As usual Mingyu felt jealous.