WISHES (Part 9)
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STORY LINE:
*Lee Chan/Dino as your best friend that suddenly confessed his feelings for you.
*Choi Seungcheol/Cheol as the annoying mutual friend who wants to be a part of your life.
The confusion began when you realized that your best friend may have offered you the world while your annoying friend that resembles a lot like your college heartbreaker, Seok-jin, wanted to be part of yours.
It was an easy-peasy thing for you, not until you had to join Chan and Cheol in a five-day vacation with the boys.
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PART 9 WISHES: They Do Come True
WORD COUNT 3,624
CATEGORY Fluff and Angst
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Exactly a month later...
You ended the night fooling around each other and watching funny videos on the internet. Tonight was a nice encounter; something new for the both of you, something new and something to look forward to for the rest of your lives together.
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"Good morning, everyone!" Seungkwan greeted.
"Good morning Mr. Seungkwan!" The three trainees greeted.
"Hi, Seungkwan! How's the construction?" You asked.
"Ohhh, it's almost done! I'm so excited!"
"Is Dino with you?" You asked.
"He'll be here anytime soon."
The door chimed and Dino came with his new haircut. You and Seungkwan both giggled as you noticed that one of the trainee barista was blushing when he came.
"Can I have the usual please?" Dino asked with a smile on his face, "I'll just use the comfort room real quick. Please just serve my drink at my favorite spot."
"Right away, Sir!" The trainee confirmed.
You continued to arrange the pastries on the glass display as Seungkwan observed the trainees with their operations.
"Hey, Dino is quite unavailable at the moment." Seungkwan whispered to the trainees, "You better keep your cool."
"Am I missing something?" You asked Seungkwan.
"You're too busy with Seungcheol and the trainees, that's why. Just watch, I do hope Stella comes in today." He said.
The door chimed again and came Stella, the girl Dino.
"Speaking of the girl Dino." Seungkwan added.
The trainee took over the counter and asked for Stella's order which was always their hot matcha latte.
Dino and Stella's eyes met as she was about to place her things on the usual spot she takes. Dino also stopped half way from the comfort room before reaching his favorite spot and gestured that he's giving his way for her to occupy his table.
"Uhhh, sorry Sir, is this seat already taken? I'm sorry." Stella said shyly as she lifted some of her things from the chair.
"No, no, it's okay; really, there are a lot of vacant tables anyway." Dino smiled.
"Hot matcha latte for Dino and another for Stella!" The trainee exclaimed as he brought the drinks to the table, he was startled when he witnessed Dino and Stella standing between their common spot.
Due to second-hand embarrassment, Dino took the drinks from the trainee, "Thank you, I'll take it from here," he placed the two drinks on the table and gave Stella a shy smile.
"Sir, it's oka---"
"Please don't call me 'Sir'. I'm fine with just 'Dino'." He offered his hand as formal introduction.
She responded with a firm grip and smiled, "Stella."
"I'll just leave your drink here."
"No. Uhhh, you can sit with me. I don't mind." She said.
As Stella was seated, Dino looked to your direction. You just smiled as a sign of affirmation that he doesn't need to worry and everything is okay.
Seungkwan inched beside you giving you a cup of coffee, "See?"
"Was I that busy with Seungcheol?"
"Yes. They've been eyeing each other for almost two weeks now. On the first week, Dino was seated first on that spot before Stella came."
"Huh? No. It's still from the same supplier. Why? What's wrong?" Kwannie was confused.
"Oh, I was too preoccupied indeed, huh. But may I ask one thing, tho?" You paused for a while, "Did we change the brand of our matcha powder?" You asked.
"Can you please check on the open date or expiry date?" You asked a trainee.
"Miss, it's opened today and expires in two years’ time. Manufacturing date is also quite new."
"Can you open that for me? I'll give it a whiff."
Seungkwan opened the matcha canister for you.
"What the fuck?" You pinched your nose closed and pushed away the container.
"What's wrong?" Seungkwan had a whiff, too. "It smelled the same."
The scent was too strong that it made you nauseous. You rushed directly to the hand washing area by the comfort room because you can't hold it in anymore.
"Are you okay, Y/N?" Seungkwan asked.
The female trainee followed you and held your hair to avoid it getting soiled with your vomit.
Dino was alarmed with the small rush happening by the washroom; especially when he saw Seungkwan run to you with a glass of water.
"Can you call Cheo---?" You blacked out before you could cry.
Seungkwan caught you as you fell to the ground, "Fuck it, Y/N! Help me please; I'll bring her to the hospital." He exclaimed to the trainee.
"I'm sorry; I think I have to go." Dino stood up immediately and asked permission from Stella that he should leave.
"Oh, I'm sorry. What's wrong?" She asked.
"I need to bring her to the hospital."
Stella grabbed his wrist, "I'll drive. I won't let you drive now that you're in the state of panic. Let me help you."
Seungkwan rushed to Stella and Dino to apologize.
"Miss and mister, I'm sorry for the commotion. We're currently having an emer---"
"No, no, we should bring her now to the closest hos---"
"I will drive!" Stella screamed.
Dino and Seungkwan were left speechless.
"I'm sorry Mr. Seungkwan, but you're also in a state of panic. Dino is your friend. Why are you addressing us as regular customers? I suggest you stay here with the trainees to help man the cafe, and Dino, I know you're worried with your best friend. I'll handle this. You carry Y/N in the backseat. I will drive." She calmly explained.
"Oh, right. Right! I'm sorry." Seungkwan looked at Dino in surprise, "It's indeed Dino. I'm sorry."
"Kwan, please take care of my things. We'll be back." Dino said as he carried you outside the cafe.
"Please call me. I'll help." Seungkwan responded.
Chan hopped in the backseat with your unconscious body and Stella started to drive to the nearest hospital.
"Are you calm now?" Stella asked.
"A little. Thank you, Stella."
"Y/N is very lucky she's got a bestfriend like you."
"How could you tell?" Dino asked as he shook your body to wake you up.
"I can tell from the look in your eyes. The way you were worried about her, and the way that you have panicked when you saw her fall on Mr. Seungkwan's arms."
"You should see how her boyfriend would care for her."
"Ohhh, she's got a boyfriend?" Stella was surprised.
"Yes, also my friend."
Ring... ring... ring...
"Well, speaking of. Hello, Seungcheol?"
"Chan, how's Y/N? To what hospital are you headed to?"
"Bayview Medical Center. She's still unconscious. Where are you?"
"I'm on duty in the game developers' expo just an hour away from you. I'll be there. Please text me everything that you need, I'll bring them right away."
"I will. Take care, Cheol."
Stella entered the emergency bay and assistance immediately responded to you and Dino.
"I'll park the car. I'll just ask assistance from the front desk."
"Sir, what happened to your patient?" The doctor asked.
"I really don't know. She just fainted in the middle of her work. She seemed fine minutes before she fainted." Dino explained.
"We'll get her stats and run some blood tests."
"Please, anything that could aid in the diagnosis."
Luckily, you already gained consciousness so the health professionals immediately took over for the procedures needed.
You have completed necessary procedures and were immediately transferred to a private room to your request as you wait for the diagnostic results.
"You should get some rest. Seungcheol will be here anytime now." Dino reassured you.
"Thank you Stella and Dino." You smiled, "I'm sorry for the trouble."
"I'm sorry I wasn't able to introduce myself properly. Ste---"
"I know. I have known you since you first dined in our cafe. I was the one who took your order. You went to Dino's favorite table in the shop."
Stella and Dino looked at each other and smiled shyly.
The door opened and came Seungcheol and Mingyu.
"Ohh?" Dino was surprised.
"What's up, bud? Your girlfriend?" Mingyu asked as he greeted Dino.
"Hey, watch it." Dino sulked.
Seungcheol approached you and kissed you on the forehead.
"How are you? I'm sorry I wasn't able to come to you immediately."
"It's okay. I'm fine, see? Dino did well." You answered.
"Thanks, Chan. I don't know how I could make it up to you." Seungcheol smiled at Dino.
"Uhhmm, now that you've mentioned. How about some forbidden cheat codes for Octopath Traveller II?" He smiled.
"What the fuck?" Cheol sulked.
"Okay, I'll charge you for the---"
"Okay, okay. Geez. I'll give you other merchandise of it, too. Just don't publicize those cheat codes."
"You have my word, brother." He smiled crazily at Mingyu who was confused of what they were talking about.
"I brought lunch for everybody. Let's eat up before the food gets cold." Seungcheol said.
Just a few moments in, food service and the doctor came at the same time, just in time for the lunch party in the ward.
"I'm sorry to interrupt. May I know who the guardian of the patient is?" The doctor asked.
"Doc, I am her boyfriend. Her parents are two hours away from here. Is there something wrong? Do they need to be present here?" Seungcheol asked.
"Ohh. Maybe it's best that they know. But since two hours would be a lengthy travel time, I'd like to inform you now," The doctor breathed a little heavy, "That patient Y/N is pregnant."
Everyone was in shock; Mingyu even choked on his beef stir fry. As you felt really pumped with the news, you thought about your parents. How would they react to this news?
"It was a good move to get a private room, but regardless, you're good to go. But if you're still a little ill, you can take as much time as you want here. Anyway, we have contacted your health insurance provider and you are entitled for such services. Did I bring you some good news?"
"Yes!" You and Seungcheol exclaimed.
"Ohhh. Since you're both in favor of this, there's no need to transfer you to counseling. I guess? Congratulations. I'll leave you now."
"Thanks, doc!" Seungcheol greeted with all smiles.
After the doctor left the room, Mingyu immediately went to pick up a fight on Seungcheol, "Yah!!! Have you planned having a family? Why are you being secretive with us?" He said as he grabbed his collar playfully.
"Hey! Hey! Stop! Let me explain!" Seungcheol said in defense.
"Go on." Mingyu sat beside him ready to hear the story.
"We weren't really expecting. We haven't talked about having a family yet. We haven't figured yet what to tell mom and dad, especially her parents. But I don't know why were both excited with the news either." Seungcheol smiled as he held your hand.
Mingyu and Seuncheol's conversation became distant to you when Dino caught your attention. He pulled his chair close to you and with a smile on his face; he asked if you were ready.
"You're gonna be an uncle." You smiled.
"I will. But I think an auntie for the uncle is on her way." Lee Chan winked at you and glanced at Stella who was smiling at you.
"That's good news. Uncle's auntie is really pretty." You giggled.
"What did you wish for?" Lee Chan asked.
"In the cave?" You asked.
"Yes."
"That was months ago! But if you insist, it was nothing special." You smiled as you remembered the day you wished in the cave;
If I'm for Lee Chan, then please tame my heart, let me hear what he has to say, let me embrace the things he could offer, but if I'm not, I wish for the stronger bond in our friendship and healing for him. He is a good guy; I wish not to hurt his feelings.
If I am not destined to cross the line for Dino, I wish for a man that has pure intentions, sincere, never will be forgotten and never will disappear.
"You bet. You're still the same Dino I have met."
"I just wished for healthier relationships." You smiled.
"Well, whatever you wished for, I hope it happened already." Dino held your hand and planted a kiss on it, just like old times.
"Nothing changed, Y/N. You know that."
"Nothing has changed. Thank you."
"I love you so much, congratulations." He smiled.
"We love you, too." You said as you lightly tapped your stomach.
"Is there anything you want me to pick up for you? I think I left my phone in my car." Mingyu said to Seungcheol.
"I guess we'll let Mingyu see us out. We're going back to the cafe anyway; Stella still got appointment this afternoon. We left some of our things there with Uncle Seungkwan, too." Chan smiled.
Seungcheol stood up and hugged Chan, "Thanks, Chan. Thank you, Stella. I didn't know what I would do without you; I was an hour away from Y/N. I'm very thankful you were there when she fainted."
"Congratulations, Mr. Seungcheol and Ms. Y/N!" She smiled.
"Stella, we're okay with just our first names." You said.
"Call me if you need anything. Alright? Congratulations, Cheol. We'll leave now." Chan said.
"I will. Thank you."
"Thank you for taking care of Y/N."
"I hope I didn't disappoint you." Cheol smiled.
"You didn't and it was more than enough."
You felt happy when you saw Seungcheol and Dino exchange hugs before leaving. As they left the room, Seungcheol jumped in happiness as he screamed that he's gonna be a dad.
"But wait, how are we gonna tell your mom and dad?" He asked.
"I don't know. Like, right now?" You said.
"Aren't you nervous or what?" He wondered.
"Why? Would that change anything?" You smiled.
"I admire you."
"I'll call them now."
"You sure about this?" Seungcheol asked.
"Are you nervous?"
Ring... ring... ring...
"N-no, no. I'm ready." He let out a heavy sigh.
"Honey, I'm a little nervous, okay? But here goes nothing."
"Sweetie? Why did you call, it's mid-shift, eh? Is it slow today at the cafe?" Your mom asked over the phone.
"I'm at Bayview mom."
"W-what? Why? What's wrong? We'll be there immediately. Send us the details. Who's with you right now?" Your dad asked.
"Let's video call instead. We'll call you, just wait a little bit." Your mom insisted and ended the call.
You looked at Seungcheol who was a little nervous at the moment. You immediately answered the video call from your mom.
"Hi mom, hi dad!" You smiled
"Hi Mr. and Mrs. Y/LN!" Seungcheol greeted them.
"Hello, Seungcheol. How is it going there? What happened to our daughter?" Your dad asked.
"Actually mom, dad, Dino brought me to the hospital. I fainted in the cafe under Seungkwan's care and Cheol was at work an hour away from me. He just left from work to come here." You said.
"Seungcheol, it's okay if you finished work. When she started earning, she secured every one of us with health insurance and emergency benefits." Your dad said.
"Dear, it's Seungcheol's feelings. You can't just tell him not to worry about his girlfriend." Your mom said.
"I'm just telling Seungcheol that at any circumstance, he could at least be confident with our angel." Your dad explained.
"Thank you for your concern about me and my absence from work. I assure you; I have left my colleagues properly and immediately responded to Y/N. All thanks to Lee Chan."
Mingyu came back with his phone and shared with the call immediately, "Who's that?" He inched into the screen beside Cheol.
"Mom, it's my friend Mingyu. He's belongs to Dino, Kwan and Cheol's circle of friends." You said.
"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Y/LN! It's good to see you! I'll continue eating now." He politely said.
"Okay, okay, thank you for being there Mingyu!" Your mom said, "How many are they in the group?"
"13 mom."
"Woah? That's a big group. Everyone must be very kind, huh? So what happened next?"
"Don't tell us you're pregnant, huh? We'll really rush there to help you secure everything you need." Your dad giggled.
You and Seungcheol looked at each other and giggled.
"Wait?" Your mom was getting it.
"What?" Your dad paused for a while.
"I'm sorry Mr. and Mrs. Y/LN. I promise I will take care of Y/N, provide her with all of her needs. With regards to where---"
"Mom, Dad, I'm pregnant. Seungcheol is the father."
Your mom started to tear and was immediately hugged by your father.
"I never thought this day would still come." Your mom said.
"Seungcheol, don't worry. It may be a little off from the expected process. But God, I swear, we thought that our daughter doesn't want a family of her own." Your dad smiled.
"So you're not mad? Or anything?"
"Why would we be mad? You're both successful on your careers. You love each other, you seemed happy anyway with the pregnancy news. Right? Why would we be mad?" Your mom said to Seungcheol.
"Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Y/LN. It's an honor to gain your trust and approval. I promise Y/N and I will start with wedding preparations soon." Seungcheol said.
"Call us mom and dad, Seungcheol. Welcome to the family."
"Thank you, mom and dad." He smiled shyly.
"We'll be there tonight. Will you still stay at the hospital? Your dad asked.
"I think we'll discharge. I'm fine now." You smiled.
"Okay, update us. We'll get going now. We're excited to see you."
"Bye mom! Bye dad!" You and Seungcheol said.
"See you tonight!"
The call ended and Seungcheol immediately hugged you tight.
"Forget about the wedding preparations at the moment; let's just prioritize everything we need for the pregnancy."
"Our pregnancy journey is our added priority."
"Added? What else is there to prioritize?" You asked.
Seungcheol stood up and went to his bag to get something. He returned by your side, held your hand and gave it a tight grip.
"I have planned and bought this way before this news came. I really planned on giving you this on our sixth month together, but I think this is the best time. We may have been together for just a few months, but I have wanted to know you ever since the day Dino brought us to your cafe and you graced me with that beautiful smile of yours. Call me cheesy or corny, but ever since the day that I saw you, I knew that I wanted to know you. With your passion and dedication, I knew you were the one for me."
"Hun, what is this? What are you saying?"
"Will the both of you be my Mrs. Choi and Baby Choi?"
"Cheol, hun." You started to cry.
He started to get teary-eyed with your reaction, "Please say yes."
"Fuck it! Why didn't you say anything Seungcheol! I could have had recorded it on my fucking phone!" Mingyu opened his camera and started to video the moment.
"Shut it will you!" Cheol exclaimed.
"Relax. Go on, continue." Mingyu giggled.
"Please don't doubt me now. Why are you crying?" Cheol asked.
"It's a yes. We wanted to be your Mrs. Choi and Baby Choi." You smiled.
Seungcheol cried in happiness and hugged you real tight. Mingyu sent the video to the boys and even posted it on Instagram with the caption: "Congratulations, Choi Family!"
Seungcheol processed your hospital discharge and everything you needed for tonight's arrival of your parents. He called in cleaning services before you arrive in his apartment unit and ordered all the ingredients he needs for the dinner from the online pick-up mart near his house.
He also invited his parents to come to announce the pregnancy and engagement in the first meeting of both your families.
It's the first time you have seen your future husband, Choi Seungcheol this excited. You thought to yourself that you're the lucky one; the world has given you someone that is willing and dedicated to you.
The night came and everything went well as your families met for the first time. Both your families were kind and accommodating to each other. You also learned from Cheol's parents that they always wanted to let Seungcheol marry already, to the point that they have set-up two different women to date with him two years ago. It ended up that your future husband just slept and ignore the two set-ups his parents arranged for him.
They also initiated with the wedding planning and were very excited and happy with the news.
Seungcheol also insisted that you'll be staying in his unit after the end of your contract next month; said he wanted to be able to take care of you all the time especially right now that you're bearing his child.
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Everyone was so happy with the news and you never felt this loved and excited for a long time now.
Midnight came and your parents finally gave the two of you some time alone to rest for tomorrow's work.
Fast forward to your first ultrasound...
"Ohhhhh! There are two embryos here!" The doctor smiled.
"Is it bad, Doc?" Seungcheol asked.
"No. Not at all, it only means that you're having twins!" The doctor exclaimed.
"That's what you get for skipping science classes, hun." You teased.
"I'm just nervous, you know!" He said in defense.
The doctor laughed at the both of you, "Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Choi. To confirm what type of twins you may get, I'll set you an appointment on your 12th week of pregnancy. Is August 8 okay with you?"
"Of course, Doc! That's his birthday, too." You smiled.
"Oh! What a perfect way to celebrate the father's birthday! I'll leave you two now."
"I can't believe were having twins!" Seungcheol whispered happily, "I love you."
"I love you, too."
As he kissed your forehead, you remembered your wish from the cave.
I wish for a man that has pure intentions, sincere, never will be forgotten and never will disappear.
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Maybe wishes do come true.
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