He laughed softly at the memory of that day when he tried not to show his feelings, even though they were the same. Would he have the same thoughts when he saw this cake? As various thoughts crossed his mind, a smile spread across his lips.
While heading to the bakery, Eunjae, who was gazing out the window with a vacant look, recalled a conversation she had with Eunjeong a few days ago. It was about the discussion they had regarding Sunwoo’s birthday, planning to have a family meal at their hometown with relatives this weekend.
After independence, the only time she briefly showed her face was on the day when the entire family gathered for a meal once a month. So, it was secretly heartbreaking for her.
“Even when I suggested having a meal together on our birthdays, he didn’t respond or even pretend to hear. But when I casually mentioned having a meal together on the weekend yesterday, he readily agreed. Can you believe it? I was so surprised. I thought I misheard, so I asked twice. Lately, every time I see Sunwoo, it feels like I’ve given birth to a son again.”
“I’m not bad-mouthing my husband; I say it because I like it. After ten years, being able to eat seaweed soup at the same table that used to send it to the officetel is nice. It’s all thanks to our Eunjae. These days, I just feel happy for no reason. It’s like going back to when Sunwoo was seven.”
“Oh, and Sunwoo’s actual birthday is two days before, so spend that day just the two of you. It’s his first birthday together, so make it special. His stepmom and stepdad won’t be around that day.”
Listening to Eunjeong’s laughter as she continued talking, she looked so happy that it made me laugh too. Realizing that happiness is not something small, I had another moment of realization.
As it was Sunwoo’s birthday for the first time since becoming a couple, I hoped it would be a day that he could remember as a good memory.
Can I beat the man who proposed to me on my birthday?
Eunjae moved all the items that Mr. Jung had brought to the kitchen on the first floor of the detached house.
He planned to set up his birthday table by himself. Although his aunt offered to help, Eunjae politely declined. He wanted to handle everything from preparing the ingredients to cooking by himself. He wanted to showcase his skills that he had honed through diligent studying and learning.
His lips curled up involuntarily at the thought of filling the table with Sunwoo’s favorite dishes. Thanks to his mother and Aunt Seongsan, he had prepared well in advance. Eunjae tied an apron around his waist. Throughout the vegetable preparation, a whistle never ceased from Eunjae’s lips.
He hoped Sunwoo would like it. It would be nice just to see him happy while eating deliciously.
The cheerful sound of chopping echoed throughout the first floor of the detached house.
His departure time was approaching.
Checking the time on his phone, Eunjae last tasted the seasoning of the seaweed soup. The rice, with its freshly grown grains, was perfectly cooked, and the seasoning of the beef and seaweed soup was just right.
The beef short ribs were tender, likely due to the long cooking time. As for the japchae, well, in his words, what can I say?
Everything was perfect. Especially since he received beautiful dishes as a gift at the right timing.
As he was choosing the dishes for plating, the front door opened. Entering through the entrance and closing the door, his slow movements were slowly captured by his eyes. Although his smile, meeting his eyes and shining like the sun, was brief, every moment felt longer.
“What’s this smell?”
“Hurry up and wash up. Today, I’m the chef.”
Smiling at Eunjae’s words, Sunwoo, who entered the kitchen, gently wrapped his hands around Eunjae’s neck. Staring down at Eunjae for a while, Sunwoo wordlessly kissed him.
It felt like it took less than 10 minutes. Sunwoo, who came down faster than usual, stopped momentarily, looking surprised at the food-filled table. Then, he slowly approached.
“You did all this by yourself?”
“Yes.”
“It must have been hard. Why bother?”
“It’s our first birthday together. I wanted to do it myself.”
It was a spread that resembled a meal in a high-end Korean restaurant. While the taste was already guaranteed through experience, the neatly arranged dishes in beautiful bowls seemed to stimulate Sunwoo’s appetite even more.
Looking at Sunwoo, who was glancing at the food on the table, Eunjae burst into laughter.
“Why? Did I leave you speechless again because it’s too pretty?”
“I hesitated for a moment, wondering how to eat this beauty.”
As Sunwoo matched his humor, Eunjae seated him, placing the cake Eunjae had prepared in the middle of the table.
Eunjae, who had lit the candles, sang the birthday song. His soft voice in the darkness was incredibly romantic, flickering like the candlelight.
“Happy birthday, Mr. Sunwoo.”
Am I dreaming right now? It felt like an illusion. Everything Sunwoo saw in front of him felt like a dream. If it were a real dream, he wouldn’t mind being trapped in it forever.
“What are you doing? You should make a wish.”
“Oh, with our Eunjae…”
“No, you make a wish in your heart.”
“Is that so? It’s been a while since I’ve tried that.”
“It’s been a while for me too, but I know that much.”
Sunwoo closed his eyes slowly. And in his heart, he made a wish. May our family always be happy like this. May we be healthy and happy together for a long, long time.
As he opened his eyes slowly, the beautiful woman was smiling at him as if she was solely for him.
As soon as Sunwoo came out after showering, he approached Eunjae, who had already taken his place and was lying on the bed. Sitting on the bed, he affectionately massaged Eunjae’s swollen calves. It had become something he did every day recently.
Worried that it might be due to standing for work, he asked the professor. The professor reassured him, saying it was a time when the body’s fluids increased, so there was no need to worry. He encouraged him to engage in appropriate activities that didn’t strain too much.
“Did you have a good checkup today?”
After listening to the heartbeat of the fruit together, Sunwoo had adjusted his schedule to attend appointments together. However, today, unexpectedly, the surgery took longer, and he regretted not being able to join Eunjae for the appointment.
It was a day he had been eagerly waiting for, the day the gender he had longed for was revealed. After the surgery, his emotions came through the phone, conveying his disappointment. But Eunjae persisted. He even wanted to tease him a bit.
“So, is it a daughter or a son?”
“Why does that matter so much? Whether it’s a daughter or a son, our fruit remains the same.”
“It’s not important at all. I just want to know whether to decorate the fruit’s room in blue or pink. Whether to prepare toys with cars or dolls, that’s the only thing I want to know in advance.”
“Even if it’s a son, he might like pink, and even if it’s a daughter, she might like cars.”
“Words can be like that, but anyway, I won’t reveal a single word.”
“The professor said so. Prepare baby clothes in blue.”
My Ex-Girlfriend Is The Regent In The Female-dominant World (Male lead transmigrates to the matriarchal world)
Two years ago, Gu Sui picked up a homeless woman in ancient costume from the street.
Apart from occasionally claiming to be a princess from a female-dominant country due to illness, her figure, appearance, intelligence, and martial arts skills were impeccable.
Naturally evolving from roommates to girlfriends, as time went on, Gu Sui found it increasingly difficult to tolerate her queen syndrome.
“Mu Jiulu, can you stop controlling me inside and out? Let’s break up.”
Gu Sui made a breakup call, and since then, he couldn’t find any trace of her.
A year later, Gu Sui, who was planning to move, woke up the next day and found himself in a different place.
“Young Master, today is the day you choose your Wife-master through martial arts competition at Jade Dew Pavilion. Please get up quickly.”
Gu Sui: Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?
As the only son of a general’s mansion in a female-dominant dynasty, the young empress personally issued a decree allowing Gu Sui to select his Wife-master through martial arts competition. Whoever could defeat him could marry him.
Gu Sui: “……”
He didn’t inherit the original owner’s martial prowess, so anyone could defeat him! And what the hell is a Wife-master?
Forced to come to Jade Dew Pavilion, the densely packed women below made Gu Sui’s agoraphobia act up, and his face was full of resistance.
Until he saw the Regent sitting on the second floor, with a smile on the corner of her lips, her eyes wicked and nonchalant.
Hmm… she looked a little familiar.
It turned out that the Regent also found him a little familiar.
Mu Jiulu fiddled with her bone clasp, her deep gaze locked on the man who was out of place in this world.
“Finally, I found you.”
Male transmigrates into female-dominant world
One-sentence summary: What goes around comes around, taking turns in the crematorium
