Feelings (2)

The next day Aisha decided to meet Jiwook after work.

She informed him about it and as Jiwook was busy he asked her to come and meet him at his apartment which was nearby his workplace. Jiwook lived with his family but had an extra apartment nearby his office as he had to work late sometimes.

Jiwook went back home at 5 pm and took a shower while waiting for Aisha to arrive.

As Aisha reached the destination she went to the second third floor where he lived. She knocked on the door and Jiwook opened it with just a towel wrapped around his waist. Aisha quickly averted her eyes making Jiwook smirk. He saw how flustered she was.

She cleared her throat and asked Jiwook to dress up quickly.

'He is so shameless ' she frowned inside.

Jiwook dressed up casually in his trousers and a t-shirt. His hairs were messed up which made him look even more attractive.

After arriving in the living room he sat next to her. "So ....what have you thought about us?"

After taking a deep breath Aisha began with her explanation...

" B-before I tell you about my decision I want to tell you something. I .... don't want to become a mother ever in my life. I don't want to take up on a responsibility that I am not ready for. I just want to live a life for myself and do the things that make me happy. Don't get me wrong, I love kids but it's just that I am not ready for parenting...."

Jiwook who had been patiently listening to her was silent for a moment. He was trying to take in what she said.

"Okay...but if you don't mind may I ask you why you are so scared pf parenting?"

"Actually I have realized that I myself sometimes struggle with mental health issues and I am a doctor now so I am quite busy. That is the work that I love to do as my profession. After work I do things that I like such as cooking , dancing, playing badminton etc... And on vacations I sometimes travel with my family or alone. I love the life I am living right now and I don't wanna change anything about it."

"After having kids I will have to sacrifice a lot of things which I am not willing to.

And not being able to pay attention to my kids after giving birth to them would be more selfish than not having kids at all. After all the kids did not ask for a parent like me. I believe that if I become a parent then I should take care of them and if I think that I would be unable to give them my time then it's better to not have them at all" she explained further.

Jiwook was once again silent and was trying to understand her point of view because she was not wrong either. He felt that bad parenting was one of the reasons for kids to be depressed and feel lost now days.

"Aisha after hearing your explanation I think that I am okay with it. But still I want to hear your answer about us"

She once again felt embarrassed and looked down and meekly replied " I..um... I like you too."

Jiwook smiled after hearing that and made her her look at him.

"But I still want you to think about what I said earlier. I mean if we go further in our relationship and what if you feel like wanting to be a father.... which is why you should-"

"Shhh...I am clear about my decision and the only thing I need is you nothing else" he said before leaning in to kiss her on the lips.

As soon as their lips met her mind stopping functioning. Her heart started beating fast and she just sat there too shocked to do anything.

Jiwook on the other hand was calm yet happy about everything. Her soft lips made him go crazy. It was a gentle kiss filled with love.

As he moved Aisha released her breath while Jiwook stroked her cheeks while looking deeply at her. As she opened her eyes and looked at him she started blushing. This was her first kiss!!! She looked up at him and said, "I need to tell you something else too. I ...I don't know...um.. I d-don't know how to kiss" she said feeling embarrassed and closed her eyes thereafter.