The Baby Sitter

Hello guys. I'm sorry for setting this account as private for the past weeks. I was just preparing for this one-shot. I haven't really proof read this so just ignore the typo and grammatical error. I was in a hurry to finish and post this story. Anyway, I hope you'll enjoy. Leave me love will you?

The Baby Sitter

Hwangbo Hyejung was up early. It was only eight in the morning but she’s up and about fixing her apartment. She already had breakfast and will be going to her new café in a while. She checked on her phone and sigh when no new message or missed call displayed.

“This kid! Is he really going to let this day start without calling me?” she muttered in annoyance.

Hyejung and Hyunjoong have been together for almost five years. It’s a well-kept secret in the industry but both their families have met. Their relationship is strong but every now and then they’d get into lover’s spat- just like the night before. Hyunjoong promised to fetched her in her café’ last night but she got annoyed when he arrived very late. He was out with friends and forgot the time. She was trying to call him but he was not answering her call. When he arrived, it was almost midnight and Hyejung was already cranky.

“I’m sorry, baby. I had some drinks with the boys. They’re all bullying me since I’ll be leaving again in a few days.”  Hyunjoong apologized.

“So you had a few drinks?” Hyejung asked in disbelief. Hyunjoong sheepishly nodded.

“Not only were you late without even bothering to text me, worst is risking your life by driving. What is wrong with you?” Hyejung ranted.

“But I promised to fetch you.” He explained.

“Have you thought of what I would feel if something happened to you. You could have hailed a cab to fetch me or you could have just head home.” She blabbered on.

“But baby...” Hyunjoong tried to rebut.

“Whatever Hyunjoong! Give me the keys. I’ll drive.” She ordered sternly.

Hyunjoong handed the keys and followed her upset fiancée’. He tried to open the door for her but she just gave him a deadly glare so he just settled quietly in the passenger seat. Silence envelops the car as they made their way home. Hyunjoong was surprised when they pulled on his building instead of her apartment.

“Baby, are we not staying in your place tonight?” he asked in disappointment.

“No. I’m just dropping you off then I’m going to get a cab from here.” She replied adamantly.

As soon as she was able to park his car, she got off and left. Hyunjoong chased her but she just gave him a cold shoulder and left to let him spend the night alone.

Hyejung arrived in Muah Puntual at around ten in the morning. She was busy with her laptop when her phone rings.

“Hello, Baby!” Hyunjoong greeted.

Hyejung was about to reply when she heard a baby crying on Hyunjoong’s line.

“Hyunjoong-ah is that Joon Yoo crying?” she asked worriedly.

“Ahhh... Yes, baby. I was asked to look after him for today. Hyung and sister in law need to attend to something urgently.” Hyunjoong explained just in time when the baby wailed again.

“Why is he crying that much? Did you try to feed him, Hyunjoong-ah? Give him his milk.” Hyejung asked again.

“Of course I gave him milk. Do you think I just hold the bottle in front of his face and taunt him? I don’t know what’s wrong. He just likes to cry, I guess.”  Hyunjoong replied.
“Check his diapers and change him if needed. I’m coming over.” Hyejung said and hang up.

Hyunjoong chuckled and turn to the crying Joon Yoo. He tried to sway him to stop his crying but it didn’t work. He grabbed the baby’s bag and head to the bathroom to change his nephew’s nappies.

“You should not give your uncle a hard time, Joo-nie. But I’m glad you cried since that made your pretty aunt rush over here.  You did a good job there baby.” Hyunjoong talked to the 8-month old baby. 

Joon Yoo is the son of his older brother and Hyejung really adores this baby. Every time they would visit the kid, she always buys something for him. She would always cuddle and play with him. And now that she found out that he is with Hyunjoong, of course she cannot let the chance pass to take care of him.

Hyunjoong and Joon Yoo were playing in the living room when Hyejung came barging in. She immediately picks up the baby as soon as she saw him.

“Hello, baby boy. I miss you.” Hyejung greeted and kissed Joon Yoo’s chubby cheeks.  The kid gave her a smile and she can’t help but peppered him with more kisses. They sat on the couch and played with his toys.

“Yah, Hyejung-ah, I’m here too. Will you not greet me at all?” Hyunjoong asked as he sat beside them.

“You do not have hang over?” She asked.

“I only have two shots of Soju last night so I was not drunk. I was able to drive to your place, right.” He replied.

 “Why did they leave Joon Yoo to you? They should have called me instead.” Hyejung mumbled.

“Well, I’ am Joon Yoo’s uncle so they called me. And I know I can take care of him perfectly. Right, Joon yoo?”  And Hyunjoong took the baby from Hyejung.

“Then why was he wailing so loud earlier? Are you not going to see your friends today? I can take Young Joo to my place and we’ll have some fun.” Hyejung offered.

“He only needed diaper change. I don’t have anything planned so I’m staying with him. If you want to play with him, then stay with us.” Hyunjoong countered.

Hyejung was thingking of his offer when Joon Yoo tried to reach his chubby arms to her. She took him from Hyunjoong and cuddled him.

“Joo-nie, you wanna play with Aunt Hyejung? “She cooed at the baby. Joon Yoo just gave her another toothless smile melting her heart. She put him down the mat and played with him while Hyunjoong just watched them. After almost an hour, Joon Yoo became cranky so Hyejung picked him up. She rummaged thru the baby bag to get his food.

“Hyunjoong-ah, did you see Joonie’s food? “ Hyejung asked when she can’t find it in the bag. Hyunjoong was in the kitchen preparing their lunch.

“It’s here, baby. We can feed him here.” Hyunjoong replied.

Hyejung walked in the kitchen to see the table already set. She took a seat and placed Joon Yoo in her lap.

“Would you like to eat first? I’ll feed Joo-nie.” Hyunjoong offered.

“It’s okay.I’ll feed this little young man.” Hyejung answred with a smile.

Hyejung was successful in feeding Joon Yoo. Hyunjoong took him from her so she can eat as well. After their meal, Hyejung took him back to bathe him while Hyunjoong cleans up the kitchen.

When Hyunjoong was done, he searched for them and found Hyejung and Joon Yoo in his room’s bath. The baby was busy splashing water as Hyejung washed him. She was already drenched but was laughing at Joon Yoo’s antics. Hyunjoong just watched them by the door and only when Hyejung turn to him did he walked towards them.

“Can you dress Joonie while I’ll try to change my clothes?” Hyejung asked.

“Of course, baby.” And Hyunjoong took the baby from her.He dropped a quick kiss on Hyejung’s lips before leaving the bathroom to dress his nephew.

He gently pat him dry with a towel and dress him up. He tried to lay him down on the bed but Joon Yoo don’t want to be put down. He begin to fuss so Hyunjoong swayed him. Joon Yoo rest his head on his shoulders and quiets down. Hyejung walked in with the baby already fast asleep. She arranged pillows in the bed and took the baby from Hyunjoong.  She gently put him down and laid beside him. Just as they were settled, she felt Hyunjoong spooned behind her. He draped an arm on her waist and whispered.

“Are you still mad at me, baby?”

Hyejung gently turn to him and shook her head.

“I’m really sorry for not informing you that I’ll be late.” Hyunjoong apologized.

“I’m already okay with that Hyunjoong. Have you realized the main reason why I was pissed off with you?” She enquired.

“I know baby. Promise I won’t drink and drive again. Sorry for making you worry.” He replied and snuggled closer to her. Hyejung just took a sigh and let him embrace her. For some time they stayed that way but Joon Yoo whimpered so Hyejung turned and gently pat him back to sleep.

“You are going to be a good mother, love.” Hyunjoong whispered and gently kissed her hair.

“And you’d be a good father, Hyunjoong-ah.” She replied.

“Should we start our own family soon? Shall we get married before I leave for military service” Hyunjoong asked.

“It’s not going to be ideal, love. I’d rather have you with me as we start our family. I’ll wait. Two years is not that long anyway.” Hyejung replied. Comfortable silence filled the room and not long after the couple also fell asleep.

Hyunjoong felt his phone vibrate so he checked the message. Its quarter past two in the afternoon and his brother was telling him that they’re on their way to fetch Joon Yoo. He gently get off the bed and went to the bathroom. When he came back, Hyejung was already up with Joon Yoo on her arms.

“Looks like our Joonie knew his parents are already coming.” He uttered as he settled beside Hyejung.

“They’re almost here?” Hyejung asked dejectedly.

“Yes, baby. Hyung sent me message just a few minutes ago.” Hyunjoog replied. He kissed her cheeks and took Young Joo so she can freshen up. When she came back, they all head back to the living room to wait.

Hyunjoong’s brother and sister in law arrived shortly. He ushered them in to the living room and saw Hyejung still playing with Joon Yoo.

 “Nice to see you again, Hyejung-ssi.” Kim Young Joong greeted.

"Hello, Young Joong-ssi, Senna-ssi” Hyejung greeted the couple.

“Thank you for helping Hyunjoong to take care of our Joon Yoo. “ Young Joong said.

“I enjoyed playing with Joon Yoo. You can leave him to me anytime.” Hyejung replied sincerely.

“You should start your own family soon, Hyun joong. Seems like Hyejung already want to have kids.” Senna shyly told the couple.

“Don’t worry sister in law. As soon as I finished military service, we’ll start making our own Joon Yoo.” Hyunjoong confidently replied.

“That’s good to hear Hyunjoong-ah. We have to leave for now. Hyejung, thank you again.” Young Joong stated.

Hyejung kissed Joon Yoo before finally handling him over to his parents.

“I will miss you baby. See you soon”

Senna took her baby and told Hyejung.  “Come visit us anytime. You’re always welcome in our house. I’m sure Joonie will miss you.”

Hyejung and Hyunjoong walked back to the living room as soon as the couple and Joon Yoo left.

“Don’t worry, baby. We’ll visit Joon Yoo next week.” Hyunjoong tried to appease his dejected fiancée’.

“Promise?” Hyejung enquired.

“Yes, baby. Before I leave for Japan. We’ll visit Joon Yoo.” He confirmed.

“Okay. Thank you, Hyunjoong-ah.” And she snuggled into his embrace.

“For now, you have to take care of your original baby.” Hyunjoong teased.

“Huh? Baby?” Hyejung asked a bit confuse.

“Baby..of course it’s me. I’m your original baby and you’re my baby sitter. You should take care of me.” Hyunjoong whined.

“Ahhh...That’s true. My baby. My Hyunjoong-ah...” Hyejung laughed and kissed her fiancé.