Friendship
Regina
I'll talk to him, Teasung.
Shin
Mom... I'm not ready for relationships
Regina
Dear... It's an traditional for your family, Kang Family to get marry by Twenty two...
Regina
Nothing should change unless...
Shin
I don't like relationships that's all, And I'm too young...
Regina
I'm sorry dear, But your grandma's also demanding for the next generation, You're the only hope of this family so please do it for the sake of our family
Shin
Can't I have more time for myself?
Regina
By seven months you're already twenty-two, Your cousins are married and have babies by now...
Shin
Is that not enough of a new gen?
Regina
No, None of them birthed a boy, The only hope is you, My dear
Since the family has a rule of birthing only one kid per family, It will be considered as one if they are twins/triplets which happened to Taesung, Having twins or triplets is a very rare and fortunes moment for the Kang family, It only happened twice for a whole century and being a male role is a very big opportunity to largen the group of the family but it can only be used if you didn't have a boy.
Shin
What if it was not a boy?
Regina
Since you're the only one carrying the name, You can impregnate the woman you've married until you get a boy.
To the ones who(male) carry the name is considered to have the purest and thickest blood of the Kang family, In every record of Kang families, If you have a secondly birthed female the next is male which is 80% and 15% next male is birthing of a first female while the 5% is giving birth to a first male.
It seems unfair but it's an oath because the Kang family plays a big role from the past and should be past on to generation, And getting marrying is very important for various benefits of the family.
Taesung
Why are you stuttering?!
Regina
Get out of the room, Taesung! I told you I will handle this!
Taesung
Tch... You better make up your mind Shin, This shouldn't slide.
Regina
We have set up blind dates for you──
Regina
You either refuse or get disowned by your family, Shin.
Regina
It's the time to grow up and make choices.
Yumin
'Before it's too late -
Regina
Please, Dear... It seems hard but everyone in this family has to grow out of it, And eventually find happiness
Regina
So choose wisely and judge like a hawk my dear.
Regina
I don't want to lose you dear...
Yumin
Sh!t that looks good...
Yumin
... Whew... I'm done!
Suddenly a knock came from her door.
Yumin
Oh! What're you doing here?
Shin
Can I spend the night here... Just today?
Yumin
Okay... I'll get you some hot chocolate your favorite! Just go to the living room!
Shin
You must've been busy, Sorry I interrupted you
Yumin
No, Actually I just finished!
Yumin
Can you... tell me what happened now?
Yumin
I will help you in anything!
Yumin
Yes, You're my one and only best friend! I will let you take various advantage from me!
Yumin
Don't be sorry, I promise I won't regret it.
Shin
Can... we have an contracted
Yumin
Tell me what happened first, Shin.
After telling everything that happened and gave details about his family's background, Yumin was in complete disbelief.
Yumin
I trust you, I will bear you a child But
To be the real Kang head, Shin should have a child and while telling his part of story they made an plan that started a deal to a contract.
Yumin
Promise me, You'd always look at me as a friend, And Remember this conversation we have, Because I already have someone... in mind, and I'm willing to risk that opportunity for you, And Promise me, Promise me to change your family's will.
Saying such deep words, Yumin gave him her sweetest yet comforting smile.
Shin then shed tears as Yumin pulled him to her shoulder and let him cry freely.
Shin
Thank you... I'm sorry I have to take advantage of you...
Yumin
It's fine... It's better off helping you than doing anything else, You've helped me so many times from the past, so I'm risking it to pay you back.
Yumin pats his back as she stared at the garden of painting she had created, Staring deeply, Knowing everything will go as it flow.
Comments
Oralie
Absolutely loved everything about this book! The plot, the characters, the writing... perfection.❤️
2024-05-07
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