Chapter 27 - Business Trip

Weeks, Months have passed. Everything was going well with the married couple, Jayden was growing up and he can utter some words already, Jihye was working on her company while Lauren is now busy handling all the trainees in her entertainment.

The past few months everything was going well with the married couple, they get more in love with each other, they get closer, they bond a lot together with their son, they travel finally with Jayden. Jieun had already given birth to two twins as promised all their friends were there for her. Jihye decided to visit Ara in Jail but she just left some food and a letter telling her that she will just talk to her soon if she's ready, the food just means that she still cares even though a lot of things happened.

The news was out in the media about Ara's issue. A lot of fans are mad with her, especially Lauren's supporters. They wanted to sue her and a lot of people are putting some action on it but Lauren and Jihye are trying to explain to them that she was doing okay.

Jayden already turned two and he can utter some words already like 'Mommy' and 'Daddy' they were a lot but the two married couples are happy because they were the ones who witnessed it together with their friends. Their life was so perfect and slowly everything was going okay.

Lauren was currently in Jayden's room, he was asleep because he was crying a lot since Jihye is not home with them right now. She was on a business trip with her brother Kai and father. When Jayden was growing up, he was certainly attached to Jihye. When she was working, she's always bringing Jayden in her office and they would visit Lauren when her work is done. Lauren find it cute of course but Jayden was still clingy towards her.

"I know, he's been crying a lot lately since you're not yet home" Lauren mumbled while rubbing her son's back, she knew his son was sad but she couldn't do anything.

"I feel sad. My Buddy is so tired. How I wish I could just come home quickly and hug you both so tight and give you the kisses that you deserve" Lauren smiled through the call which Jihye could feel.

Even though they have Jayden, their sweetness and love for each other aren't fading. They are clearly like teenagers who were in High School, they never forget to cuddle, watch some movies and play around everything goes intimate when the night comes.

"I know, we miss you so much. Three more days babe" Jihye hummed and pout through the screen. She wanted to go home instantly. They were in New Zealand and the timezones are killing them but Lauren honestly doesn't care she missed her wife and Jayden needs to see her.

"Yes, Honey. Three more days, I promise I will spoil you both some hugs and kisses. Anyways, Hon. I need to go. The CEO is here, I love you so much Lauren" Lauren sighed in sadness

"Okay, I love you too. Good luck"

"Alright, Thank you, Babe." She hung up the call and Lauren looked at her son who was already sleeping peacefully. She kissed his forehead she stood up slowly and turned off the lamp on his table. She walks slowly out of the room and closed the door quietly.

"Did he fall asleep?" Dowon inquired looking at his step-daughter while Leslie came out from the Laundry room looking at her daughter.

"Yes,  he has been crying" Lauren mumbled sadly and sat beside her stepfather instantly laid her head in his chest while he rubbed her back. Leslie sighed sadly knowing how she also missed her wife so much.

"She'll come in three days, sweetie. You don't have to worry. Besides, we're already here to make Jayden happy" Lauren smiled and reach out for her mom's hands.

Jayden wasn't calming down a while ago so she decided to call for her parents. It was hard, she also called Chahee but she was in a meeting and probably also busy taking care of Junwa and looking after Kai's wife since she was pregnant again.

Her parents hugged their daughter tightly wanting her to calm down and relax. Ever since they started living in this home everything was going so well.

Jihye on the other hand was looking at her lock screen which was the picture of her wife and her son smiling brightly. It was the travel from Ireland. This was the trip that she loves the most because it wasn't just the three of them but also their friends.

She sighed and put both of her hands in her pockets while looking through the big window.

"You miss them don't you?" Her brother Kai asked while walking towards her and handing her some wine that he took a while ago.

"I do, who wouldn't? I'm almost gone for three weeks and you know I can't stand without them. You know how I get worried whenever Lauren wasn't updating me and answering my texts" Kai nodded wanting her to continue ranting "I don't know if I can do this again especially I'm away and the timezones are hard"

"Why don't you just bring them with you next time? You know we wouldn't mind, I'm always bringing Krystal and Junwa with me because I wanted them to travel while I have a meeting. You know you are the most important in this business trip, this was just your first one. This will be more enjoyable if you bring your wife with you" Kai advised while looking at her sister.

He certainly cares for her, especially she already has her own family. He can entirely tell that she wasn't in herself in the past few days.

"I can?" She asked in surprise, Kai nodded and smiled.

"You can, If Krystal wasn't pregnant I'll bring her with me and Junwa. But, three more days we're finally going home" Jihye smiled imagining what will be the outcome when she got home.

"Thank you" she mumbled while Kai pats her back and continued drinking with her while their Dad joined and finally have a wonderful conversation.

It was early in the morning when Lauren was making some breakfast, she was in a video call with Jihye a while ago telling her that she missed her so much and she was drunk. Lauren found it cute, she still manages to call her even though she was in a silly state. She smiled to herself remembering what they did a while ago.

"Mommy" Jayden hugged her mother's legged and the CEO jumped in surprise, she looked down seeing her son showing his gummy smile. Lauren grinned and carried him.

"Good Morning, baby. Did you have a nice sleep?" She asked while flipping the eggs.

"Yes Mommy, I love you" Lauren kissed her boy's forehead

"I love you more baby. What do you want to do today?" He shrugged while looking at her Mom "You're bored watching your show huh?" She asked while he nodded "Since Mommy has work today, you want to come with me? For sure, Grandma and Grandpa will be with us"

"Weally?" He asked cutely while Lauren giggled

"Really baby" He giggled and kisses her Mom again and again "Okay, tell Grandma they need to wake up because we're going in the company" He nodded happily and she put down her son instantly running to the guest room. She was just thankful that her baby boy is so smart, he can understand everything and is curious about everything. Lauren knew that they raised Jayden very well, it's also because their families and friends were also there to give them some advice.

The Morning continued and as promised Lauren took Jayden with her at work. The trainees were so happy to see him and shocked because it was their first time seeing the dancer and the CEO's son but they promised they wouldn't take pictures and say something on social media which was Lauren was grateful about it.

Lauren was now in her office, ever since the incident happen Jihye wanted to renovate her office just to not remember all the dark things that happened in this place. Lauren agreed to it and it just took them weeks to finish everything.

She was now reading some papers and agreements when Megan and Suzy barged into her office. Jayden ran happily to them and instantly went to Megan's arms. The CEO smiled and kiss their cheek.

"Sorry, I was late. We have some errands to do" Suzy said while sitting across from her boss, Lauren was left confused because all she know was that this was Suzy's day off and she was just supposed to be at home.

"Isn't it your day off?" She asked and Suzy frowned and looked at the calendar she mumbled a 'fuck' and looked at Megan who was tickling the little boy and he was giggling. Lauren shook her head seeing her secretary's face.

"You know what, I just realized that you keep forgetting a lot lately and you're always telling me that you don't feel good. Are you doing okay?" The CEO inquired her little boy wanted to crawl on her arms so she carried him and he instantly hug her mother.

"I don't know" Suzy shrugged and looked at Megan nodding at her leaving the CEO confused "We have something to tell you"

"That seems serious, what is it?" She asked rubbing her little boy's back and he was babbling

"It's about Jihye," Megan said sadly.

Lauren's eyes fell, just by the tone of her voice, it seems like something was going on.

"What about her?" She asked not wanting to be impatient

"Well..she.."

"MEGAN FUCKING TELL ME" She blew up causing her son to look up at her and just hugged her tightly. He knew if her Mom was tense.

"She.."

Lauren's breath hitched

"W-what a-are y-you?"