episode_0067

After drinking, when Jiho and Jiyeon said they would go back to the hotel first, I agreed and decided to stroll along the beach with Jiwon.

Perhaps due to the alcohol in my system, I was swaying a bit. Nevertheless, as I held Jiwon’s hand tightly, we leisurely walked along the beach.

While we were enjoying the view of the sea,

Jiwon grabbed my hand and remarked how beautiful the ocean was.

Feeling a bit cheeky from the drinks, I gazed at Jiwon, wanting to tease her a bit.

Meeting my gaze, Jiwon raised an eyebrow and asked what was up.

“I find your reflection in my eyes far more beautiful than this sea.”

“You’re going overboard with those eyes!”

Blushing slightly, Jiwon teased me about my eyes.

She lightly tapped my back.

At that moment, it was just amusing.

As we were thinking of heading back to the hotel after our drinks,

Jiwon suggested going to the convenience store to get some snacks.

Buying a few ice creams or snacks for Jiho and Jiyeon should be fine.

We entered the convenience store, bought snacks, drinks, and ice cream, filling our hands before heading back.

We bought quite a lot.

Jiwon bought something separately.

When I asked what she bought, she said I didn’t need to know.

Her response made me even more curious.

But since she wouldn’t tell me, there was no way to find out, so we eventually decided to return to the hotel.

**

“Ice cream!!!!”

Jiho pulled out the ice cream from the bag and started eating.

Jiyeon naturally came closer and began eating with him.

Watching them eat, I felt like I had made a good choice.

After watching the two for a while, my eyes met Jiwon’s.

Jiwon lowered her head and started smiling quietly.

Seeing her like that, I couldn’t help but smile too.

This must be nice.

Looking at us, Jiho and Jiyeon spoke.

“Is this sibling love?”

“It seems so, oppa…”

“No…”

Kids, please don’t plan for a third child, even for Dad’s sake…

Saying that, Jiho and Jiyeon lay down on the bed to sleep.

Perhaps due to the alcohol, I unknowingly felt drowsy and ended up lying on the bed to sleep as well.

*Sigh*

After a few hours passed,

I woke up feeling something moving.

Wondering what was happening, I looked around.

In front of me, Jiwon was standing up.

She gestured for silence by putting a finger to her lips.

Following her lead, I quietly tried to figure out what was going on.

Jiwon’s finger signaled me to follow her, and I found myself trailing after her.

I was surprised to see a hot spring inside the hotel.

I had no idea such a place existed…

“It’s called a family bath, and I requested it once, and it worked.”

Jiwon said she was going to change into the provided clothes and had brought spare ones.

Shall we enter the hot spring like this? Even though I didn’t bring swimwear.

However, I suddenly felt that swimwear wasn’t necessary.

Jiwon confidently started entering the bath completely naked.

I hadn’t expected her to do so boldly.

Although momentarily flustered,

Jiwon asked if I was coming in or not.

“Um… yeah, I’ll come in.”

So, I undressed, covering the essentials with a towel, and entered the bath.

Jiwon asked why I was covering myself alone.

“Respect your husband’s privacy…”

Upon hearing that, Jiwon nodded quietly.

Inside the bath, the scenery was…

Truly beautiful, or maybe it felt strange…

Jiwon, still not wearing anything, approached me.

“I miss this… entering the bath together.”

It had been a long time since we entered such a large bath together, not for bathing but for soaking.

“Back in the day, I was so obsessed with appearing on a broadcast that I was worried it might traumatize me.”

As we reminisced about those days,

Jiwon smiled and let it pass.

Those times were truly enjoyable.

It’s been a while since we entered the hot spring together.

Becoming a family and entering like this feels nostalgic.

“I suggested going back to that hot spring once more, but we never made it.”

Upon my words, Jiwon nodded in agreement.

After this trip ends, and the kids go back to school,

“Should we go on a trip, just the two of us?”

“Sure.”

Jiwon smiled at my suggestion and embraced me.

Since our family hot spring time is almost over, let’s head out now.

**

Stepping outside and surveying the surroundings,

Jiho was already up, rubbing his eyes, asking where I had been.

Jiyeon had Jiho in a headlock, still asleep.

“Just enjoyed a bath. Let me sleep a bit more.”

Jiho nodded at my words, said ‘Okay,’ and began to doze off again.

I can’t help but think our son’s foolishness is somewhat fortunate.

Jiwon mentioned feeling a bit tired, said she’d rest on the bed for a while before going out.

Just got back from washing up, probably tired.

Breakfast is ordered. They said we can eat from 6 o’clock.

With about 30 minutes to spare, let’s rest a little longer.

I lay on the bed, scrolling through my phone, deciding to wait until everyone wakes up.

Breakfast… must be delicious, right?

Some time passed.

Starting with our daughter, one by one, everyone woke up from their slumber.

We woke them all up and headed to have breakfast.

Let’s go for breakfast, filling our plates with food from the buffet-style breakfast.

We decided to enjoy our meal to the fullest.

Wow… they really serve good food here.

If you ask for steak, they’ll cook it for you.

Can’t help but say it’s really nice here…

**

After eating, tidying up the hotel room, and packing our bags, we decided to head back to Busan.

Everyone packed their things well.

After playing around nearby,

Jiho and Jiyeon said they were tired and started napping in the car.

“Oh. If we keep going this way, we’ll end up in Daegu.”

When Jiwon mentioned Daegu, I suddenly felt like visiting there.

I wonder if the place we used to live in is still there.

Thinking like that, I asked if we should take a detour to Daegu.

Jiwon agreed, and we turned towards Daegu.

After driving for an hour or two, we arrived at a place that seemed quite different.

“This place has changed quite a bit.”

Looking at the newly developed studio apartments,

I couldn’t help but wonder how Jiwon and I lived in a place like this.

And in front of us, the two-room apartment where Jiwon and I used to live appeared.

As I gazed at the building, I thought about how much everything had changed.

“Oh… damn, getting lost in memories.”

Jiwon sighed, saying he was getting too caught up in memories, suggesting we head into town.

It wouldn’t be bad to visit the city after such a long time, so we drove towards the city.

Upon reaching the city, Jiho woke up and looked around.

“Dad? Where are we?”

“Yeah… where your mom and I used to live.”

Jiho gazed at the scenery.

“Our dad was a city guy, huh.”

“It’s not that big of a city here either.”

After saying that, we set off again.

We ate at a nearby restaurant and got lost in memories once again…

Deciding to head back home.

**

After the one-night-two-day trip, we returned home exhausted.

It’s been a while since I took the wheel like this.

I don’t want to drive again anytime soon.

Even though Jiho and Jiyeon slept in the car and said they would sleep again when we got home, they went straight to bed and fell asleep.

Those two would probably shout for just five more minutes even if the world was ending.

Thinking that, I tried to lie down on the bed, half-collapsed.

“So, is there anything else you want to do?”

지원이 stared at me as if she wanted something.

She began to carefully climb onto the bed where I was lying.

“Why are you suddenly acting like this, Jiwon?”

I asked her in surprise for a moment.

Jiwon just smiled and approached me cautiously.

What’s going on…? I learned that families don’t do this kind of thing.

Continuing to look at Jiwon, I didn’t know what to say.

Then, Jiwon hugged me.

“You worked hard today, so let’s just rest,” she said.

Saying that, thankfully, Jiwon seemed to release me and fell asleep hugging me.

Every time she moved in her sleep, it felt like she was mumbling something.

“Ugh!!!”

Just brushing it off…

Why are you trying to strangle my mayonnaise… honey..

Closing my eyes like that…

Let’s just make it tough for one day… just one day.

I said while hugging Jiwon.

“Hey! Let’s get up, damn sleepyhead!”

In response to my words, Jiwon looked at me and laughed.

“Yeah, let’s do it!”

As if she had planned it, she was laughing.

The words “let’s just rest today”… were probably true, right?

Looking at Jiwon, I closed my eyes as if I had no choice and ended up toppling her over.

Even though she’s asking me to give up.

If I keep doing this… someday, it might actually work out…

Damn it…