Chapter 5 (1/1)

EUNJU'S POVI wonder what's taking them so long. I get up from the table, intent on going to find my daughters."Where are you going?" My husband asks."I'm just gonna find out what's taking so long.""Eunju. They're ok. Just sit down." I could tell what my husband's tone means. Don't do it."I'm just gonna see if they need help."I walk towards the kitchen and I overhear my daughter Bom speaking quietly."I love my mom. But she kinda tends to over exaggerate. You know the term make mountains out of mole hills? She tends to do that. Me and Seunghyun, we're a team. We talk about it between us. Plus, if I tell my mom, you know she's gonna take my side no matter what. She has to, she's my mom. And that's unfair to Seunghyun. So you see, Jiyong, sometimes, the best way to handle your personal problems is to keep other people in the dark. Understood?""Got it."I put my hand across my mouth and snuck away from the kitchen. I knew it. My daughter is keeping something from me. Ha! My husband said no, it was just my imagination. But this just proves that I'm right.Guys just don't get it. Well, they don't call it woman's intuition for nothing. Plus, I'm not just a woman, I'm a mother. I can tell if something's bothering my daughters by just their faces and actions.I knew something was wrong with Bom. And she just confirmed it herself. My Bommie and Seunghyun are separating. I wish she told me about it. I could've helped. Keep other people in the dark. Other people? I'm hurt. I'm not other people. I'm her mother.And what about Dara? What was her problem? Did she confide in her sister? I can't take this anymore. Not now on my anniversary. I need to tell my husband what I've learned though. I think he's the only one who can understand me. I hope. DARA'S POVI left the kitchen to go to my sister's office to get the gift basket. I make sure the door is closed before I leaned on it. *inhale* *exhale*Breathe...don't think...don't feel...You'll get through this. Just for one night, you'll get out of this unscathed.Yeah right. Unscathed but with my heart in pieces.I sigh, and wipe the tears from my face. Why don't I feel any better I fell inlove with Jiyong after our first date. And after tonight, I might never see him again.Why is everything going wrong for me these days? Work's been crazy lately. And I decided to be a bit health conscious lately and I've been cutting back on my soda and coffee intake. Maybe that's why I've been moody and pissy lately. But then again, I did get my mom's drama queen gene.I still don't understand why the man of my dreams is dead set on breaking my heart.*inhale* *exhale* I sorta feel a bit better. Between planning this party and my impending break up, I'm holding on by a really thin thread.I opened the door and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee makes me groan. What I would give for a cup that's loaded with sugar and cream.I walk down the hall and stopped by a bookshelf that held pictures of Bom and Seunghyun a year ago when they got married. My sister has always been beautiful with flowers on her hair and the long white gown that showed off her curves and the long train that seemed to go on forever. Even though there were a lot of people in the picture, you can see that on that day they only had eyes for each other. The next picture was a picture of our parents on their wedding day. My mom looked so young and beautiful and my dad looking as dashing as ever. My grip tightened on the basket I was holding. My sister planned her wedding like the army general she sometimes can be. Her dress was an A Line silhouette gown with just enough crystal bling at the top to make it sparkle. My mom's was the complete opposite. She was wearing her mother's wedding dress. With a square neckline and sleeves covering her arms. A dress I was hoping to wear one day.The day I marry Jiyong. Of course, I would change into something more perfect for dancing at the reception. Tears threatened to escape but I shake them away. "What am I thinking? It's never gonna happen, Jiyong doesn't love me anymore. He doesn't want to date me anymore so proposing is out of the question." I said aloud. I make my way back to the dining room with my parents' gift and I would find a way to get Jiyong to take me home as fast as possible.For the last time. PARK EUNJU'S POVThis is all Seunghyun's fault.Eventhough it was heartbreaking,because she and Hyunsuk have always loved Seunghyun, Eunju knew in her heart that the man that they welcomed into their family, their hearts, was on the verge of walking away from their daughter.How dare he do this to our Bommie?They were so perfect for each other, like two aliens from the same planet. Is that it? Is it because they are so much alike that Seunghyun decided to go for a younger, more bubble headed bimbo than my cool and levelheaded Bommie?She remembers Bom telling her about meeting one of Seunghyun's co-workers when they went out to dinner one night. How Seunghyun was hesitant to introduce them, which was strange since said co-worker was gushing about how she enjoyed working with Bommie's husband.Hyunsuk...I need my Hyunsuk. I need to have him hold my hand and tell me everything will be alright. "Eomma?"I looked up and saw Dara standing in front of me."Gwaenchanhayo? You look pale. Do you need to sit down?""I'm fine.""It seems like you have a death grip on that railing.""I'm ok. Just a little lightheaded.""Let's go sit down.""But your sister...""Is perfectly capable to serving dessert on her own. You know that."With no choice, I sat down with my youngest daughter. I used this time to observe her. My baby's been crying. Dara always suffered the same fate as me when I cry, puffy eyes. This was my first real evidence that Dara has a problem."Honey, is everything ok with you? I noticed you didn't eat much this evening.""I'm ok eomma. I'm just tired. It's been a long and stressful week.""I remember you telling me that you've been putting too many hours at work lately. It's probably cutting into your free time with Jiyong.""Y-yes it has, but I don't think that will be a problem soon.""What do you mean?"Dara stood up, one hand pressed to her stomach."Nothing eomma. Kaja? Bommie is probably wondering where we are. You know how she is when everything goes off schedule."Yes, I did know. It's gonna be hard on Bom if she & Seunghyun get divorced but that didn't mean she won't be there for her sister too. I'm still not sure on what's bothering Dara but I will find out before this night is through.And I will make things right. For both my girls."Yes, let's go back."We walked back into the room and my gaze locked with Hyunsuk's. After 30 years of marriage, he can always tell what's on my mind. He knows I found out something."Okay let's get this celebration going." Seunghyun spoke while he filled the tall fluted glasses with sparkling liquid. "Hey Ji! Help me hand these out to everybody will you."Hyunsuk leaned closer to me and whispered, "What's wrong?"I grab his hand and tried to keep my tears at bay. "I'll tell you later.""You were worried for nothing right?""Of course not. I was right all along --" I see my daughter come in with a tray of desserts. "Honey, can I help with that?""No eomma, I got this. Just sit and relax."Bom placed the dishes of tiramisu in front of everyone followed by Jiyong placing a glass in front of Hyunsuk & I.I watched Jiyong deliver the rest of the glasses with one last trip of his & Dara's glasses."Here you go babe." Jiyong says as he places the last glass in front of Dara."No, thank you.""You don't want any champagne? But you love this stuff. Remember last New Year's Eve when we almost finished the whole bottle?"Dara shakes her head. "I'm sure. I'll just h-have---" I see my daughter pause and press her fingertips to her mouth for a moment."I'll just have coffee. Decaf please."Omo omo...I see it now.The tears, the exhaustion, saying no to alcohol. And earlier she had her hand on her belly.I didn't know if I should be sad because Bommie & Seunghyun are splitting up or happy because I'm finally going to be a grandmother.Omo omo...my baby is having a baby.