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zaty11 02 Jan 2014 OMIGODD!!! This is my fav story!! You've decided to rewrite it? Cooooool! It's okay! I don't. Mind reading it again w a slight change in plots and what not. Sighhh. I miss this.. I always love how jessica interacts w kaylie. It's the cutest!! Thanks for the story! Welcome back!! Hihihihi. *hugs*
night2fall 05 Jan 2014 Chapter 3: Every action left an imprint on my heart.
You have no idea, no idea about every actions that you had carved into my heart.
You have no clue, no clue that you're scaring me when you're so near.
You are oblivious, so oblivious of the fear you've implanted in me.
And I wonder, am I able to leave with a perfect heart?
Without your presence at all...
A shift on her left, a soft kick on her waist and a weight pressed on her body. She threw a hand on top of her eyes and opened her dried mouth, licking her lips once before opening her eyes. A blurry image surfaced in front of her and she squint her eyes to clear the grogginess away from her eyes. She watched the image turned clearer, the pair of dark brown pupils staring at her, dark brown hair that curls so naturally and gently above her shoulders with a few strands defying gravity– Kaylie. Hurried footsteps could be heard getting nearer and nearer to the bed and Ti�any turned just in time to catch Jessica in a smart casual out�t, a red checkered shirt with a pair of skinny jeans. “Hey, you’re up.” She greeted with a smile and bend down to kiss the small �gure on top of her, her light perfume smell lingering above Ti�any’s nose. “Breakfast’s ready, I’ve placed it on the dining table. Sunny will be coming over soon.” Jessica said as she leaned her body over to pick up the document �le on the bed while Ti�any sat up slowly with Kaylie in her arms. “You’re going back to o�ce?” “Yes, I have to clear some stu�s for the upcoming case.” Jessica replied as she straightened her body and gave a smile to Ti�any. “I’m sorry I fell asleep at here yesterday night.” “It’s alright, not the �rst time anyway.” Ti�any gave a teasing grin and Jessica could only laugh it o�. “I’m sorry.” “It’s not your fault. Kaylie’s used to you putting her to bed anyway.” Jessica nodded her head as she took a glance at her wristwatch before stepping backwards.
“Running late, I’ll be back soon. Call me if anything happens okay?” Ti�any watched as Jessica’s back view disappeared behind the room door, her words �oating in her mind, her light refreshing perfume lingers in the air and when she heard the front door closes, she felt it’s too quiet all of a sudden. She felt empty for no reason and a heavy feeling on her heart, su�ocating her morning. It felt like she was back to one year ago, where it was nothing, but emptiness in her heart. Despite knowing that the emptiness feeling won’t be with her for too long since Sunny is coming soon, but she would not deny that there will still be this small bubble of it in her heart and it will only clear away when Jessica’s with her. And Ti�any hated this fact. “Where’s da – da?” Kaylie asked softly which caused Ti�any to look down and planted a kiss on her head before replying her with a soft yet assuring tone. “Da – da’s going to work now.” “Work?” “Yes, so that da – da will have money to buy your milk.” Ti�any replied as she got o� the bed with Kaylie in the arms and headed to the bathroom to freshen themselves up. “Milk? Milk for Kaylie?” Ti�any chuckled loudly and nodded her head, giving Kaylie an Eskimo kiss as she placed her to stand on the counter. It wasn’t really true that Jessica is earning Kaylie’s milk money, though for the past half year before Ti�any gotten a job, Jessica was indeed the one who feeds them. Buying Kaylie’s clothes, toys, milk, diaper and all necessities that a baby needed and needless to say, she also took care of Ti�any very well. “Want da – da play.” The little girl spoke as Ti�any squeezed grape �avor toothpaste on the small pink toothbrush before wetting it and passed it to Kaylie.
“Da – da will come back home and play with you.” Ti�any picked up her toothbrush and started brushing her teeth as Kaylie mirrored her actions. She pushed her toothbrush to the side of her mouth as she helped Kaylie to spit the foam out and washed her mouth with a cup of water. “Da – da plays with mummy?” Ti�any frowned at that sentence as she continues her administration on her teeth while Kaylie remains standing on the counter. “Mummy is too old to play with da – da.” Kaylie stared at Ti�any quietly while her face was being wiped by a wet towel and was lifted down from the counter. She trailed behind Ti�any and ran towards to get her duck plushie that was ignored on the �oor. “Da – da?” Kaylie mumbled as she looked at Ti�any who was making the bed. Ti�any was puzzled at Kaylie’s insistence for Jessica. Although Kaylie would ask for Jessica everytime she goes to work on a Saturday, Kaylie had never been this insistence before. “Da – da’s working, Kaylie.” Letting out a sigh, Ti�any bends down and gave her a breathtaking smile. “Milk?” A wide grin was let out on Kaylie’s face as she nodded her head and wrapped her �ngers around Ti�any’s �nger as they walked out of the bedroom, swinging their arms lightly that got Kaylie’s smiling while her other arm hugged her duck plushie tightly. Taking care of a baby was never easy, at least, not to a 24 years old young lady. Especially not when you have no idea on how to take care of a baby at all, no one to help you out and no one to guide you what to do, it was hell, it was a struggle but then again, it seems to pay o� when the little one smiles and chuckles at you. It threw away all your frustrations and tiredness and you cherish the moment when she smiles at you, cries for you and settle down in your arms as soon as you carry her and she recognize you. When the rapport and relationship you have with the baby was there, everything paid o�. Every single sweat and tears paid o�. Even when the child is not yours.
--“This is my dog. I want to name it Teddy, because it’s �u�y and big.” The door bell rang twice and Ti�any looked up from the book that she was reading to Kaylie. She closed the book and lifted Kaylie o� her lap before placing her down on the couch that they were sitting on. “Da – da!” Kaylie whispered out softly as she looked at the door and Ti�any ru�ed her hair a�ectionately. “Stay here while mummy go and take a look.” It couldn’t be Jessica for she has her own set of keys unless she forgets to bring it out with her, but judging the time right now, it is a higher possibility that it’s Sunny. Sunny and Taeyeon, the other duo that Ti�any will always be thankful for since they helped her a lot during her stay here. It was pretty uncomfortable knowing them at �rst since she doesn’t even know Jessica when she moved in together all of a sudden. Ti�any insisted that she’ll be staying at a motel or a rented apartment with Kaylie, but Jessica was persistent for them to stay with her.
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“I almost knocked you down, I found you and you’re hurt. You’ve no one but me. I have the responsibility to take care of you and Kaylie.” “But we don’t even know each other. I’m thankful for your help but I’ve troubled you enough.” “Well, yeah but looking at the situation right now, I am the last person that is in contact with you. If anything happens to you, I’ll still be the one contacted regardless you know me or not. Furthermore, I don’t wish anything happen especially her. You can ignore about yourself, but not her, she’s just a toddler. She’s only 10 months old.” Stephanie bit on her lower lips. This blonde right in front of her, Ms Jung, was right. Kaylie’s still young and vulnerable. Even if she doesn’t care about herself, she needs to care about Kaylie. But then again, she knows nothing about this lady in front of her and also, the shorter brunette with a baby face that was beside her. “Yeah, Stephanie right? Listen to Jessica.”
Ah, so she �nally spoke up. Stephanie looked at her with a slight worry present in her eyes. Her voice is lower and thicker than Ms Jung, and it’s much more warm and soothing. Ms Jung’s voice is too cold and ruthless. “Heard from Jessica you’re from Korea? I’m Kim Taeyeon. I grew up in Korea too but I moved here when I’m 16.” Taeyeon stretched her hand out as she introduced herself in Korean. Oddly enough, it brought a sense of homely feeling to Stephanie. She felt safe yet homesick at that same time. Stephanie inwardly mocked at how time changes a person. When she moved to Korea, listening and speaking in English makes her feels at home, but right now, listening and speaking in Korean makes her feel at home. “Hi, I’m Stephanie, but please, call me Ti�any will do.” “Ti�any.” Taeyeon repeated as she shook their hands �rmly and gave her a smile that shows o� her dimples at the corner of her chin. “I guess Jessica has yet to tell you, we’re both lawyers. So if you’re wondering whether we’ll bring you harm or not, I could assure you that we’re not. We’re good people, people that bring justice out. So please, do follow Jessica back and let us help you out.” At this point of time, Stephanie wonders, are all lawyers so smooth in talking? “Oh, if you think that’s not good enough, I could tell you more. She’s Jessica Jung, American and had lived here for about 2 decades except for those �ve years she’s in Korea. She understands Korean and is able to speak, but her tongue usually doesn’t co – operate with her when she does, so do pardon her that.” “Shut up Taeyeon.” Jessica, who was looking at Taeyeon with half – lidded eyes throughout warned behind gritted teeth. “She needs to know more about us before moving in with you.” “She doesn’t need to know about our background history.” “Why not?” Stephanie sucked her lips in and pressed it together, forcing herself not to laugh at them. It
would seem rude at that time. A loud sigh was emitted and Stephanie felt the side of her bed sank down as a weight was placed on it. “Ti�any? I’m not forcing you to move in. I just…” Jessica spoke as she stared at the baby girl in Stephanie’s arms. It reminded her too much of her past and her poor mother. She doesn’t want a baby girl to go through such ordeals at a young age, even if she doesn’t remember. “It’s the best for her. A place ready for her to settle down quickly, babies are sensitive, especially new environment. You, in this state, are not going to help. Unless, you have someone I could contact and help you out.” Jessica continued as she stared at Kaylie and slowly trailed her gaze up to Stephanie. There is someone that could help her, but she refused to look for this particular �gure. It’s useless, Stephanie �gures out. That �gure’s presence wouldn’t do any help anyway; instead it might make things worse. “I don’t.” It seems to come out clear and strong. Stephanie knows that there’s a price to pay soon. “Well, since you have no one…” “I’ll take up your o�er. This is the only best option for Kaylie right?” Stephanie interrupted Taeyeon softly, which cause a smile to spread on Taeyeon’s face. “It’s all for her. And you.”
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“Hey!” Sunny greeted her once she opened the door. Ti�any grinned at the older girl before opening the door wider for her to come in. “Kaylie’s going to be disappointed.”
Ti�any stated as she closed the door. Sunny placed her sneakers neatly at the side of the threshold and straightened her body. “Why?” “She thought it is Jessica.” Sunny laughed, as she entered the room and went to the living room. The whole apartment was neat and tidy, just like always. A year ago, it was only black and white. Sophisticated and chic was the aura that Jessica’s apartment brings out. The glass window that allows sunlight to beams in, lightening the whole apartment in a cheerful and warm way. Sunny had always like Jessica’s apartment, because it was almost the same as Taeyeon. The only di�erence is, Taeyeon prefers wood and teak, which gives o� a much welcoming feeling than Jessica’s, which are mostly metal and steel. It is cold, like Jessica’s personality, yet when you lingers long enough like how you know Jessica well enough, it’s comfortable, quiet, calm and peaceful. However, right now, it gives o� another feeling. Toys could be seen on the �oor, on the play mat. Soft toys are on the couch, storybooks are on the co�ee table. A baby stroller was folded and stood near the door and of course, a small presence that waddles around like a penguin around the apartment. “Hello sweetie!” Sunny greeted in Korean as she crouched down in front of Kaylie who was sitting still on the couch. Kaylie blinked once, and then twice. “What’s wrong?” Sunny cooed as she watch the small lips frowned, the corners tugging down and Kaylie’s face slowly scrunched up. Tears welled up in her eyes and soon after, she burst out crying. Sunny was ba�ed at the sudden outburst as she hurriedly carried her up and dandled her skillfully. Ti�any could only chuckle at the sight. Taking a look at the clock which has it hands pointing to quarter to twelve, Ti�any let out a sigh and went over to Sunny to carry Kaylie into her arms. “Alright, we’ll try to call da – da now.” Ti�any assured the little girl as she picked up the phone and settled on the couch, with Kaylie’s standing on her lap, lying on her embrace. The crying stopped as she watched Ti�any punching the numbers intently. Sunny settled down beside them, smoothing Kaylie’s hair while asking Ti�any softly.
“Won’t we interrupt them?” Ti�any shrugged as she held the phone next to her ear and answered Sunny. “Just try our luck, Jessica will return the call if she can’t answer it.” “Does this happened everytime?” “Only when she’s cranky.” Ti�any smiled while replying as the dial tone keeps ringing. “I guess she doesn’t sleep well yesterday, or maybe she didn’t wake up to Jessica’s face.” “Jessica left early?” “No, but she was already awake before she did.” “Aww, that’s so sweet.” Sunny cooed as she kissed Kaylie’s back of head and looked at Ti�any when the latter spoke up all of a sudden. “Am I disturbing?” “Are you sure? You can call back later.” Ti�any stared at co�ee table as Jessica answered something Sunny could not hear. “Kaylie’s crying for you.” A moment of silence, and Ti�any burst out with laughter. She nodded her head and passed the phone to Kaylie. “It’s da – da.” Ti�any pressed the phone on Kaylie’s ear and watched as Kaylie called out to Jessica softly. “Da – da!”
“Yes darling?” “Da – da!” “Mummy said you’re crying, what’s wrong?” “Da – da, come home?” “I’m coming back soon.” “Coming back?” “Yes, so please be good and no more crying. Take your lunch and have your nap. Da – da will come home soon okay?” “Okay.” “Give me a kiss.” Kaylie pushed her head away and kissed the phone, which caused Ti�any and Sunny to smile happily at that cute sight. “That was fast.” Ti�any said as she took the phone back and Jessica hummed back in response. “I told her I’m coming back soon.” “Thanks for your help.” “No problem, I’m almost done with my work anyway. By the way, is Sunny over there?” Ti�any took a look at Sunny who was already carrying Kaylie and placing her on the play mat. “Yes, she’s here. Why?” “Uh, it’s just Taeyeon. She’ll be coming over to fetch Sunny. I guess we’ll be having dinner together.” “It shouldn’t be a problem right?”
Ti�any listened to the rustle over the other end and knew Jessica was reading and talking to her at the same time. Typical of Jessica, she always never fails to put Kaylie �rst. “Yup.” “Jessica?” Ti�any called out in a softer voice as she stared at Kaylie who was playing with Sunny with a smile on her face. A timid and shy smile, which resembles her and Jessica’s at the same time. “Yes? Is – hold on.” Ti�any heard a soft bang from the other side, followed by whispering and a moment of silence. “Yes, I’ll be going to look at the evidence on Monday. Oh, I need you to photocopy a set of case S1022 for me by today and I’ll need you to get ready case �le D458 and place it on my table.” Ti�any always wondered how Jessica looks like when she’s working. From the way she commends, Ti�any was often awed by how calm, steady and �rm she is. It seems like she knows what she’s doing, what steps she is taking and where is she heading to. Ti�any was sure Jessica is a great lawyer and of course, mesmerized a lot of people with her charm. “Ti�any? I’m sorry, what did you want to tell me?” Ti�any let out a soft warming smile, identical to the one Kaylie is giving to Sunny right now, as if Jessica was able to see it. “Nothing, I just want to tell you it’s alright not to pick up the phone when you’re busy. Kaylie will be paci�ed when she knows I called you but you’re busy to pick up the phone.” Jessica let out a hu�ed from the other side, but Ti�any had known her quite some time and it was long enough to know that Jessica was actually smiling and mocking her in a friendly way. “I miss her voice, is that reason good enough for you?” Ti�any laughed at Jessica’s odd sense of humor, but was glad Jessica never once did mind about all these interrupting calls when she’s working on a Saturday.
“Yeah, it’s good, thanks.” Jessica let out a soft chuckle and repeated once again. “I missed her voice, I’ve told you.” Truth to be told, the �rst time she said that, it was true. The second time however, was meant for the lady that was on the phone right now. Because Ti�any would never know how her heart would skipped a beat whenever Ti�any’s name appeared on her phone screen. Imagination would run wild and she always feared for the worst, be it concerning Ti�any or Kaylie, that’s why she will always picked up the phone no matter how busy she was, unless she was in court.
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A black BMW series 5 drove down a slope to the basement car park followed by a silver A6 Audi car. It wasn’t too long before these two luxury car was parked side by side. Jessica stepped out of the car with Taeyeon following soon after. “Shawn said you’re going to appear on court on the following Tuesday?” Jessica spun the house keys around her �ngers as she pushed open the glass door with another hand, nodding her head to Taeyeon’s question before pressing the lift. “What time?” “They have scheduled it at 2pm. Why?” Taeyeon nodded at that answer as she stu�ed her hands in her blazer coat. Her hair was tight up in a bun, showing o� her features clearly that practically shone under the spotlight. "Any chance of winning the case?" They entered the lift with the 20th �oor button rimmed lit up in blue. "No comments. I'll just have to strive my best to prove my client's innocence." Taeyeon smiled before tilting her head to a side as she looked at Jessica who was staring
at the changing numbers. "But your client is innocence, and that means you'll win." Jessica shrugged at Taeyeon's statement before stepping out of the lift with the latter following closely behind. The door opened after a click and Taeyeon announced her presence loudly. “I’m home!” It was a bright smile that revealed her dimples again and loud footsteps could be heard �ying towards them. “Kaylie, give me a hug!” Taeyeon bent her body down with her arms wide opened when Kaylie stood in front of her with paci�er in her mouth and a head of messy hair. Kaylie stared at Taeyeon, who clapped her hands twice to encourage her to come into her embrace. Jessica, on the other hand, took o� her sneakers and placed it back in the shoe closet before bending down with a grin. “Come here, darling.” Kaylie grinned behind her paci�er as ran into her embrace and hugged her tightly. Jessica planted a kiss on Kaylie’s head and sni�ed her strawberry scented hair twice. With Kaylie in her arms, she turned around and stuck her tongue out at the disappointed, hurt and ignored Taeyeon. “That’s not fair.” Taeyeon whined as she followed Jessica in with a pout on her face while Jessica replied nonchalantly. “What’s not?” “She let you carried her when I’m the �rst one that’s ready to hug her.” “But I’m her da – da and she’s my darling, it’s natural for her to come to me.” “You’re back!”
Sunny greeted once the trio appeared in the living room and Jessica gave a smile to Ti�any who was arranging the sleep mat on the �oor. “So you’re just going to take your nap huh?” Jessica asked as she bent her body to place Kaylie on the �oor but the little girl clung onto her tightly, like a koala bear. She had her legs and hands wrapped tightly around Jessica’s waist and neck respectively. Kaylie let out a whine when she realized Jessica was putting her down and whined louder when Jessica tried to persuade her to come down. “Kaylie, come down.” Ti�any intervened when she saw what’s happening but Kaylie cried out in return when she was pried o� from Jessica’s embrace. Ti�any frowned at the unusual clinginess from Kaylie while Sunny and Taeyeon exchanged glances with each other. Jessica stepped forward and both of them shared a worried look before Jessica coaxed Kaylie into her arms again. “What’s wrong darling?” She asked as she dandled the little girl in her embrace and shot Ti�any a look towards her bedroom. “What happened?” Taeyeon asked as she settled down on the couch while Jessica and Ti�any went into the room. Sunny shrugged as she sat beside Taeyeon, who pulled her in for a kiss soon. “Fany said Kaylie’s been a little moody since morning, looking for Sica once she left.” “Baby – blue?” “Huh?” Taeyeon grinned at Sunny’s confused look before speaking again. “Maybe we’ll know when we have a child together, and then I’ll probably be able to explain to you better when our child acted in this way.” Sunny sco�ed before smiling with her eyes curved up beautifully. “Who says we are going to get married?”
Taeyeon give a smug look before whispering in Sunny’s ear arrogantly. “Watch me, I will make you mine and we’ll have kids together.”
A/N: This will be the last update for the time being as school starts for me soon. I'll try my best to post an update per week. Hopefully so. There WILL NOT be a PM - List. Sorry. I'll only PM those who comments as it'll be easier for me. Even saying so, I might not even PM anyone at times when I update because I may update in a rush too. Hope all readers could understand. Thank you. Personal replies Spoiler
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Edited by night2fall, 05 January 2014 - 03:27 PM.
Phink Im 05 Jan 2014 Well i also dont remember if i did comments on your story before, but i do remember i really did read it. Maybe i read it when u didn't updates anymore or what, in my mere memories i think i read the story before in one go so that might explain why u don't see my name in your pm list or comments from me Hihihihi the strongest memory i have in your story is kaylie, yes because i like that name kaylie wkwkwk is that make sense??? anyway imma going to wait for you to update so do it soon yea~ btw wonder y kaylie act like that but i love her because she make chance for jeti wow~~~ byeeeeeee
dyyalya 05 Jan 2014 Though you said you won't have a PM list but you still PM me this update...thanks
WHAT WUT WHY KAYLIE ISN'T TIFFANY'S WHYYYYYYYY IS IT JESSICA'S #wut
Thanks for the update & PM, do you post this story anywhere else, by the way?
zaty11 05 Jan 2014 OOOOH! Alright! I got it! I got it!(shout in taeyeon's style~) hehehe. I'll be more than happy to read back all the chapters you've uploaded before w a slight tweak here and there. I really love the plot line of the story. It's beautifully written. And so homey~ I really adore your character- kaylie. She's a beautiful kid. Haha. Keep up the good work O' my fav writer~ haha. *hugs* thanks for the update!
220cm 06 Jan 2014 Kaylie's adorable. At this point, I really can't even imagine Jessica and Ti�any and her parting ways at all because of how attached Kaylie's gotten. That and whether they realize it or not, it seems like Jessica and Ti�any need each other in their lives. Even Jessica's apartment got a good end of the deal, too, lol.
I also liked the little Sunny and Taeyeon in here. The idea of them having a family, too is <3
Lyldew 06 Jan 2014 Hello! thanks for update this story. XD It is one of my favorites already. Kayle is so tender. I can not imagine that child away from Jessica. Although I worry a little about the behavior of the baby in this chapter. is as if someone wanted to take Jessica to her.
Anyway, I loved this chapter and also the Sunyeon. XD
ejrafany 07 Jan 2014 This is a very good story. I love to see how Sica and Fany interacts. Hope you can add me to your PM List.
Thanks!
saltsorrow 07 Jan 2014 so nice of jessica. she really has that special bond with kaylie. and maybe with ti�any too, soon.
Syoong 07 Jan 2014 grinning like crazy seeing this �c in my PM. thanks! My Oh My! a bunch of butter�y attacking my stomach! because this little family, JeTiKay moments! kaylie is not Ti�any's child? but she have 'Hwang' as her family name? and who is that someone Ti�any know but won't help her? mistery~ mistery~ but i want da-da to be daddy! >.< but i belive you won't disspoint me though. ah yess school is trying to kill me. feel free to sending a PM or not, just hoping to always catching your updates!
phhu3 07 Jan 2014 i want PM,.. pretty pleasee..... i swear i'll be good reader,...
hwaa.... JeTi shipper here,.... i like your story, they love each other, i already like that kid -kaylie i assume that she'll make JeTi for real,..!!! i wonder, who person that Fany won't contact,.. and,... Kaylie, isn't Fany's child? then who? her brother kid?
btw, i'm serious i'll be good reader, so please PM me for next update,... and... thanks for the story, i'll look how this story goes,..
SNSDDani 08 Jan 2014 YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS OMG YEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS YOU'RE BACK!!! THIS IS BACK!!! God you have no idea how
happy I am, I was so sad that Kaylie was gone but phew what a relief to see it resurfacing again! Truly excited about how the story will turn out, see you hopefully soon!
smilebreaker 09 Jan 2014 OMG my favorite author came back TT.TT You wouldn't know how happy I was when I saw this topic, I thought I misread the title TT.TT
I already read all of your JeTi �cs (of course silent reader, sorry ) and love them so much. I expected so much for this story back then but you said that you dropped it, I was sad for a long time honestly news ^^
but... but... now you COME BACK, what a great
This story is so cute, I personally want it to have just a little drama and end up happy for JeTi
Wait for your update! Thank you for coming back writing this
night2fall 12 Jan 2014 Chapter 4: Clinginess.
Admit it.
Sometimes or many times, I shall say.
You wondered how long you could be there for someone else.
And you couldn't help, but wondered as well, who will be there for you always when you needed it.
The room door closed and Kaylie’s loud cries were mu�ed. Ti�any started to panic as she went around to Jessica’s front and carried Kaylie into her arms which the little girl complied easily. She started to dandle her and plant kisses on her head, muttering sweet nothings in her ears. Jessica watched them quietly, feeling her heart constrict at the sight of them and she remembered how she was used to see her mum doing this to her younger sister when she was sick. “Is she feeling unwell?” Jessica questioned as she stood by the edge of the bed, hands behind her back while looking at Ti�any with a pair of lost eyes. Strangely, that pair of lost light brown eyes looked innocent when Ti�any met her eyes. She shook her head with a smile while patting the little body. “I don’t think so. She’s probably tired.” “So, do we put her to sleep now?” “Yeah, she was supposed to sleep but was tossing and playing around on the sleep mat. When she heard Taeyeon’s call, she sat up and ran to you.” “Oh…” Jessica let her word trailed o� as she watched Ti�any sat on the edge of the bed and continued patting Kaylie, who was calmed but still sobbing. “You’re feeling tired, aren’t you? It’s past your nap time.” Ti�any said softly as she rubbed circles on Kaylie’s back. She was settled in Ti�any’s arms, sucking on her paci�er and her breathing was slowly even. Jessica took a seat beside Ti�any hesitantly as she watched Kaylie’s eyes drooping lower while her body relaxed in Ti�any’s embrace. Jessica reached out a hand and caressed the baby cheek with the back of her �ngers, feeling the smooth milky skin under. Ti�any is still patting Kaylie gently and she slowly stood up from the bed, trying not to wake Kaylie who has just fallen asleep. “Where’re you going?” Jessica whispered as she saw Ti�any standing up. Ti�any turned her body towards her
and mouthed silently. “Out.” “It’s okay; just let her sleep on my bed. I’ll keep the sleeping mat.” Jessica drew her legs up on her bed and crawled towards the headboard, pulling the comforter away and �icked her wrist twice, signaling Ti�any to come forward. The room was silent and only Kaylie’s deep breathing could be heard, Jessica get o� the bed as Ti�any went forward and bent her body down to place Kaylie on the bed gently. Just as Kaylie’s back touches the bed, she woke up and reaches her hands out towards Ti�any. She started to cry and pushed herself to sit up while trying to stand to reach Ti�any. “Why sweetie? It’s okay, mummy’s here. I’ll accompany you to sleep.” Ti�any carried Kaylie and placed her on the bed again while Jessica crouched beside the bed and whispered to her. “Go ahead and sleep on my bed.” “I think it’ll be better if I brought her back to our room. This is your room and it wouldn’t be nice.” Jessica gave a smile as she shook her head. “I’m �ne with it, go ahead.” With that, Jessica rises and walked out of the room, leaving Ti�any and Kaylie alone in the room.
--“What happened?” Sunny asked when she saw Jessica closing the room door and walking towards the living room. “Probably tired, it is way past her nap time.” “Has she fallen asleep?” “Yeah.”
Jessica rolled the sleep mat that was laid on the �oor and stood it up, placing it at a corner of the room. Taeyeon and Sunny watched her in silence. The trio was quiet for a while, with Jessica standing still at the corner, her back facing the duo. Sunny nudged Taeyeon at her side, startling Taeyeon who glanced at her with an eyebrow raised. Sunny shot a look towards Jessica’s back, signaling Taeyeon to break the silence and stop whatever thoughts that are going through Jessica’s mind now. “Je – “Do you think that it could be Kaylie’s sick?” Jessica turned back at the same time with her eyebrow furrowed deeply as she walked towards them and sat on the couch. Taeyeon and Sunny gaped at the sudden question before positioning themselves again. “You, you’re thinking about that?” It’s Jessica turn now to look at them with a questioning look. “Yeah, what else would I think about?” Both faked innocence as they shrugged and smiled warmly at Jessica. “Nothing, we’re just curious why you are standing there like a status and thought that you’re probably think of Soo Jung.” “Taeyeon!” Sunny elbowed Taeyeon straight at the ribs which got the older girl curled up like a ball on the couch immediately, groaning like there’s no tomorrow. Sunny looked up immediately, fearing that the mentioned name would a�ect Jessica. It indeed had as Jessica’s face fell and she seemed to be in a daze for a moment. “Sica – ah…” Jessica’s ears perked up at the call and she gave a tight – lipped smile. “It’s okay. I know you guys are just concern.”
“Taeyeon uh! Apologize!” Sunny pushed the older girl that was still squirming in pain on the couch, on the shoulder and Jessica waved her hand in the air. “It’s okay.” “Of course it’s okay. I’m hurting here right now and I’ve to apologize?” Taeyeon managed to mumble through her pain and Jessica let out a laughed. Jessica went forward and swatted Taeyeon’s hand that was on the injured ribs. “Is it here?” Jessica asked as she rest her hand on the clothed ribs and Taeyeon nodded pitifully, pleased that someone was caring for her condition now. “Who asked you to be so dense?” Jessica stated as she pressed hardly on the ribs making Taeyeon yelped in pain. Jessica stood up, satis�ed as she walked away with Sunny fretting over Taeyeon’s injuries. “Sica! You’d have killed her!” “Then you shouldn’t elbow her that hard at �rst.” Jessica smiled smugly but it wasn’t for long as Kaylie’s cries echoed from the closed bedroom after Ti�any stepped out. “I think she woke up again." Ti�any sighed and then spoke up with creased eyebrows, looking a little guilty for she felt that Kaylie and her were actually interrupting their get – along session. Ti�any was sure the trio has been playing around like this way before she stayed with them since this past one year was the same. The way they talked, laughed, played and quarreled, it had always been the same and it pricked on Ti�any’s conscience when they have to change just because of Kaylie and her. “Sorry!” Sunny apologized immediately as Taeyeon struggled to get up and mumbled her apologies as well.
“It’s okay…” Ti�any mumbled guiltily and she looked down on the marble �oor. She felt sorry when they apologized for something that was not their fault. Jessica placed a hand on her shoulder and Ti�any looked up slowly. “Hey, it's okay.” Kaylie appeared at the door side, crying with her paci�er gone but the duck plushie was held tightly in her arms. “Mummy…” Kaylie called out in between her cries as she walked to Ti�any’s front, her little frame shaking from the sobs and Ti�any bent down to carry her but Jessica beats her to it. “She’s probably not feeling well; maybe we should give her some milk to help her sleep better.” Jessica went towards the co�ee table and pulled out a piece of tissue, wiping away Kaylie’s tears. “Alright darling, stop crying. Da – da will put you to sleep okay? We’ll sleep together.” Kaylie turned her face away from the cleaning and leaned on Jessica’s shoulder while Sunny stood up and walked towards Jessica. “Do you need me to lay the sleep mat?” “It’s okay. I’ll bring her to my room, there’s ice pack in the fridge, get some for Tae’s injury.” Jessica answered as she spun around and walked towards her room, with Kaylie lying quietly in her embrace now, looking around with a pair of sleepy eyes. She entered the room and drew the curtain closed, making the room darker than it should be. She could feel cold wind that blew in from outside and saw that the leaves are turning orange – reddish. It’s no surprise since it is already autumn season. She felt Kaylie that was in her arms hugging her tighter and she hurriedly walked away from the window. Bending down, she placed the little girl on the bed but Kaylie jerked once she felt that she was being lowered down and started whining. “Okay, okay.”
Jessica whispered as she stood up straight and turned around, sitting on the bed before lying down with Kaylie on top of her. She did it all slowly, fearing that Kaylie would wake up and cry again but the latter was peacefully sleeping right now. The room door closed softly and Jessica turned her head towards the door. Ti�any was walking in with a milk bottle that was half �lled in her hand. “Is she asleep?” “I guess she can take some milk.” Jessica stretched her hand as Ti�any climbed up the bed and kneeled her way to Jessica. She placed the milk bottle in the outstretched hand and sat on the bed with her legs tucked at the side. “Kaylie, time for milk.” Jessica coaxed softly as she sat up and pivoted her body so that Kaylie could be lower down to the bed, she did it successfully and Ti�any’s hand �ew up to Kaylie’s head as she lay on her stomach, caressing the soft dark brown hair lovingly. Jessica tilted the milk bottle and Kaylie drank it hungrily. “Did you not feed her?” “She ate her lunch before she’s put for nap.” “Ti�? I don’t think she’s feeling well.” Jessica turned and looked at Ti�any who’s staring at Kaylie’s worryingly. Ti�any leaned her cheek down on Kaylie’s forehead to feel the temperature but it was normal. “There’s no fever.” “It’ll be better if we check up on her. It won’t be great if we ended up like the previous time.” Jessica spoke as Kaylie drank the milk and within minutes, it was empty. She removed the bottle and place it on her night stand while Ti�any started patting Kaylie’s chest softly, lulling her to sleep with a steady rhythm. Jessica look on as Ti�any put Kaylie to sleep skillfully, a small smile crept up on her face as she remembered how it used to be a handful coaxing Kaylie to sleep. ---
The loud deafening cries were getting on her nerves and she swung her cover to a side, slipping on her slippers and walked out of her room. The cries get louder as she reached the room that was beside hers, she knocked on it twice before turning it opened. Ti�any was sitting on her wheel – chair, patting the ten month old infant in her embrace awkwardly. Since she could not move her lower body at all, it is just impossible to dandle the baby to sleep and it was harder to distract the baby from crying without any movement at all. Ti�any was perplexed; she didn’t know what to do at all. It was not the �rst night that she’s sleeping with Kaylie but it certainly was the �rst time she took care of an infant and it made her feel helpless and lost. She wanted to cry, she wanted to leave Kaylie alone at the crib which surprisingly was bought and assembled the next day she woke up, all by Jung Jessica. She was surprised and was taken aback that the older girl even apologized for not having another room to make it as an infant room for Kaylie. And because of all the infant necessities that was already prepared by Jessica straight after she moved in, she felt more sorry to disturb her with Kaylie’s cries. That’s the most she could do right? Giving Jessica a peaceful night and not to trouble her anymore but apparently, the little baby thinks otherwise. “Is she alright?” Jessica asked and she saw Ti�any jumped in shocked. Jessica apologized immediately and went towards her. “I knocked before I came in. I’m sorry. What’s wrong with her?” “I’m sorry; she must have woken you up. It’s just, I don’t know. She woke up all of a sudden crying and there’s no way I can stop it.” Jessica looked at the baby that was in Ti�any’s arm, face red from all the crying. She then looked up and saw Ti�any’s helpless and teary eyes. “I’m really sorry.” It came out with a choked sob and Jessica widened her eyes at it. Tackling one crying girl is bad enough, not two. “It’s alright, come on, I’ll put her to sleep.” “You know how to?” “I could at least try?” Jessica gave her a small smile and carried the baby from Ti�any’s arm but the position was awkward. Frankly speaking, she hadn’t really carried a baby before. As expected, Kaylie cry louder once she felt insecure, partly from the missing scent of Ti�any’s and mainly from the
position she’s being carried now. “Ms Jung, you’ve to carry her with your arms under her body, your palm supporting her bum. Her head had to be lying on your elbow, like this.” Ti�any explained and showed Jessica the way to carry Kaylie. Jessica imitated the action and Kaylie’s cries went softer. Jessica started patting on the diapered bum and Ti�any looked at Kaylie intensely. “Do you think she’s hungry?” Ti�any spoke up all of a sudden and Jessica furrowed her eyebrow, thinking hard. “Is there a way to check?” “Um, no?” Jessica looked at Ti�any helplessly and she changed Kaylie’s position, lifting her in the air while sni�ng on her bum. “It doesn’t seem like she took a dump.” Ti�any nodded her head but still wheeled herself to the baby changing table that was beside the crib. She opened a drawer and took out a new diaper. “We should just change her and make her milk then put her to sleep again.” Ti�any wheeled back and Jessica placed Kaylie back on the bed and took the diaper from Ti�any. She stared at the infant for a while before lifting the legs and pulled the pajamas pants down. Peeling o� the sticker at the side, she stared and bit down on a corner of her lips. She took away the used diaper and took the new one in her hands. “Ms Jung, you’ve to lift her leg or it will be unhygienic.” Ti�any bent forward and raised Kaylie’s legs while Jessica mumbled an apology. “Call me Jessica, it feels weird to call me by my family name.” Jessica slid the diaper under and diapered her as fast as possible. “I’ll make the milk.” Ti�any gave her a smile but Jessica stopped her.
“It’s dark outside, I’ll make it. You’ll try to comfort her?” Kaylie’s crying has stopped after a change of diaper and Ti�any smiled thankfully at Jessica before scooping the baby into her arms again. “Thank you.” “Two pairs of hands and heads is better than one isn’t it?” Jessica said before she left the room and Ti�any stared at the leaving back view. She swallowed down the lump that was formed in her throat forcefully as she hugged Kaylie tighter. “It’s only you and me now; we have to be grateful to Aunt Jessica eternally okay?” A tear ran down her face as she heard Kaylie hummed in her ears and all of a sudden, she wished that it was her mum, humming a lullaby to her, lulling her to sleep. “Here, I hope the temperature’s right? Sunny said to test it on the back of hand, it feels warm.” Jessica crouched in front of them as Ti�any fed Kaylie, who drank the milk hungrily. It was almost �nished, but Kaylie had chosen to turn away from the milk and refused to drink anymore. Ti�any stood her up and burped her before placing her on the bed. Jessica hurriedly went over and carried Ti�any to the bed which startled her again. “It’s faster this way, I don’t know how you get down by the way and it’s dangerous since the doctor says you shouldn’t move at all.” “But Kaylie’s crying in the crib.” “You should’ve called me.” “I don’t want to trouble you.” Ti�any mumbled softly but Jessica placed a hand on her head and Ti�any choked at the intimacy. “It’s alright. I brought you home and so I have the responsibility to take care of both of you.” “But still – “If I found out that you get down on your own again, I’m going to have you pack your
belongings and move into my room.” It came out cold and harsh, but concern was greatly present behind the words. Ti�any nodded softly and slid down under the cover, turning to face Kaylie who’s looking around sleepily. She started patting on her chest and Jessica looked on as the baby girl eyes drooped lower and closes eventually. She watches as the baby breath slow and evenly while Ti�any’s hands slowed down at the pats. She let out a big sigh and stood up, ready to leave the room. Just as she was about to close the door, a soft question sounded the room. “Why did you bring us back home?” Jessica stood there for a moment before replying quietly. “Because I couldn’t go against my conscience” “You did nothing wrong, I fainted in front of your car.” “I know.” “So why?” “I really have no idea, maybe it’s just fate. Go to sleep.” Jessica never once turned to face Ti�any. She closed the door as a tear rolled down Ti�any’s face and she leaned against the door, looking up at the ceiling tiredly. “Maybe, it’s because you reminds me of my family. Maybe it's because I wondered if my mum did the same thing to me before." Jessica whispered softly to the air and walked towards her bedroom.
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Jessica snapped out from her thoughts and she found that both Ti�any and Kaylie were sleeping soundly on her bed. She smiled as she thought that it looks exactly like how it was a year ago. But of course, a lot have changed. Ti�any and Jessica were two novices back then, but now, they were experts in taking care of Kaylie, like she was their child. Speaking of which, they do seem like a newly parents �guring out how to take care of an infant. Jessica shook her head at that thought with a mocking smile. She stared at Ti�any’s face and let out a smirk, it just is absurd to even to have such thoughts. But she doesn’t deny the fact that Ti�any had crawled into her heart unknowingly and
she is trying her best not to show it out, because Ti�any is someone that doesn’t belong to here. Ti�any does not belong to her. Kaylie shifted as she turned her head to a side and Jessica look down. Kaylie doesn’t belong to here too. It feels sad just thinking about it and Jessica doesn’t know what will happen to her if they were to leave one day. Maybe it wouldn’t change much. She should be glad, shouldn’t she? That her life is going back to normal. But then again, Jessica had already felt that Kaylie and Ti�any are part of her life. And it just hurts that damn much when she envision her future without the two of them. But what has to come will come. And you will have no choice but to accept it. The only choice you have is how would you accept it? Bravely or cowardly? Choosing to accept it as it is or making an escape to shield the hurt that is going to be in�icted on you? Jessica shook her head at those thoughts and bent down, placing a swift kiss on Kaylie’s forehead. She turned and looked at Ti�any’s face, raising a hand; she ran the back of her �ngers against the smooth skin and gritted her teeth hardly. Jessica stood up stealthily and exited her room, leaving the two loves of her life sleeping soundly on her bed.
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The loud cries echoed the room woke Jessica, who was sleeping on the couch, awake in
shocked and startled Taeyeon, who was reading her documents in the kitchen accompanying Sunny who was cooking for their dinner. Taeyeon looked up from her documents and looked at Sunny who turned her body around to the entrance. Soon, Jessica’s �gure appeared as she walked towards her room and both heard the door clicked closed. “That was loud.” Taeyeon muttered while Sunny nodded her head. “Hope it’s nothing.” Sunny replied as she placed the spatula down and wiped her hands on the table cloth, walking over to the fridge to take out some ingredients. “What happened?” Jessica asked once she entered the room. Kaylie was crying on top of her lungs, in Ti�any’s arms as she patted on her bum and stared right down at her. “Ti�any? What happened?” Jessica asked again, since her voice was covered by Kaylie’s cries. She went forward to Ti�any and crouched down in front of them. Ti�any’s face was serious as she looked at Kaylie in silence. Jessica frowned at that scene and she brought one hand up, cupping Ti�any’s right cheek as she called out again. “Ti�any?” Ti�any snapped out of her trance once she felt softness on her cheek, she looked up and saw Jessica looking at her worriedly. Ti�any bit down on her lips and let out a shaky whisper. “Kaylie’s running a fever.” Jessica looked down at the little girl that was still crying in Ti�any’s arms and a small beeping sound could be heard. Ti�any hurriedly took the thermometer out from Kaylie’s shirt and checked the monitor. 38.5 degree Celsius. Ti�any gasped while Jessica carried the little girl into her arms and stood up. “Prepare the documents; let’s bring her to the clinic now.”
Ti�any nodded her head as she stood up and went to the drawers to take the necessary documents while Jessica grabbed a blue and white strip toddler cardigan and walked out of the room. “Taeng! Sunny! We’ll be heading to the clinic now, Kaylie’s running a fever.” Jessica called out as she walked towards the couch and grabbed her car keys, wallet and phone. Taeyeon and Sunny walked out of the kitchen immediately and saw Ti�any running towards the door where Jessica was at. “We’ll be back for dinner. I’ll contact you guys again.” Jessica called out as she closed the door after Sunny called out to them. “Take care!” The journey to the nearest clinic was nerve – wrecking. Kaylie could not stop crying and Ti�any could not stop worrying. Kaylie’s body was warming and the car was only �lled with Jessica’s worried glances sent from the rear mirror, Ti�any’s sweet whisper and Kaylie’s uncomfortable cries. “It’s okay, sweetie. Mummy’s here. We’ll be going to see Doctor MacKay soon.” Ti�any whispered once again when the car pulled to a stop and Jessica turned o� the engine and went out of the car, Ti�any followed suit and both entered the clinic. Kaylie was attended soon since the clinic was quite empty and �nally all the chaos ended, leaving silence and peace in Jessica’s mind. Kaylie was given an injection, the doctor saying that it was just in�uenza. Both, were however being warned for catching the virus from the little one and had to pay more attention on Kaylie’s condition. With Kaylie asleep and settled in the room, the four of them �nally can sit down and have their dinner. “Has the fever gone down?” Sunny asked as Jessica plopped herself on the couch after a shower while Ti�any was in the room feeding Kaylie milk. “Yeah, but she’s still feverish.” Jessica threw an arm over her eyes as she felt the fatigue coming to her all over at once. She felt a hand on her head and she let out a grunt, hating the feeling on her head as it will only make her weak. Weakness is never in her dictionary.
But when Ti�any and Kaylie appear in her life, it seems like the weakness has taken over the strong. “Don’t worry, it’ll be over soon.” Sunny’s voiced rang in her head and she nodded weakly. “We’ll be going soon. Contact us if you need help and take an early rest.” Taeyeon patted her knee twice and she felt the weight on the couch lifted as both stood up. “We’ll close the door and you don’t have to send us out.” Taeyeon called after as she went o� with Sunny and Jessica let out a sigh as the door closed. She stayed in that position for a long time. Long enough till she fell asleep and was awaken when Ti�any shook her gently. “Jessica?” “Hmm?” Jessica roused and saw Ti�any staring down at her with a half-�lled milk bottle in her hands. “She didn’t �nish her milk?” “No.” Jessica rubbed her face tiredly as she stood up and gave Ti�any a smile. “How about her fever?” “It’s getting down, but still feverish.” Ti�any looked down worriedly and Jessica stared at her for a moment. It has always been like this, Ti�any would be fretting and worried when Kaylie is sick and she would seem to be in a loss. At least, Ti�any had grown stronger, she didn’t cry like she would use to for the �rst few times Kaylie was sick. Jessica was glad, but at the same time not.
Because when Ti�any is weak, she felt herself being protective. She felt that she needs to be there for her, she needs to make Ti�any feels better and she needs to make herself feel better. And that’s probably where she made a biggest mistake of her life. Where she made something little turned into a habit, a habit that both Ti�any and her grew onto. Jessica reached both her hands out to Ti�any and pulled her into her embrace, one hand around her waist and another smoothing the soft long hair. Ti�any complied easily into her embrace, resting her head on Jessica’s shoulder, face buried into the crook of her neck as she breathes in Jessica’s scent. Her hands encircled around Jessica’s waist naturally and Ti�any felt secured immediately. “It’s okay. I’m here. I’m here.” And Jessica wondered how long could she be here for Ti�any. And Ti�any wondered how long she could have Jessica here for her.
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“I’m sorry, but the number you’re calling is no longer available…” The call ended and the phone was being twirled in the hands before the owner clutched it tightly again. The familiar number was punched in once again and the phone was brought to the ears. “Pick it up, please.” It was a desperate statement, despite the call operators had de�ned it clearly that the number was no longer in use, but the caller still hopes that it will get through one day. After all, the caller had been doing it for almost a year and the hope was still pinned on it up till this day.
A/N: Hey guys! Hope you enjoy this update! And a lot of people has been asking what does da - da means. Remember what Jessica called Kaylie as? "Darling." She called her before Kaylie could speak and when Kaylie learns to speak, the �rst thing she tried calling Jessica is "Da - da". Why? Because she's imitating Jessica calling her "Darling" but it was too long for her, so it ended up as "Da - da".
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zaty11 12 Jan 2014 D'awwww they have grown depending on each other. Jeti are like super moms. Hehehe. Kaylie this adorable munchkin. I love her character. Jessica's guy feeling is correct after all. Haha. Kaylie fell sick. I love how easy they fell into steps and be a team in this. Uh-oh. I remember the other person calling... I don't wanna spoil it... But could she be a handsome and tall woman who has a darker complexion than the rest of them? Hmmm.. Thanks for the update!! I love it. I LOVE HOW JETI HUGS LIKE THAT~ hehehe
saltsorrow 12 Jan 2014 Dada is cute since jessica is a girl. jessica's past must be quite interesting as the mention of soojung name did a�ect her. and the last called is made for ti�any isn't it? someone try to trace her, i think.
btw, thanks for the update and pm! i like all your stories.
ejrafany 12 Jan 2014 Hello! Thanks for reading and commenting. I'll try my best to PM you if you commented. No PM - list because of various reason BUT NOT because I want readers to comment. It's just my laziness and to save some time.
It's okay. it.
I understand. I'll always check this for any updates so I can comment on
Keep up the good work author-ssi. Hwaiting!
Lyldew 13 Jan 2014 wow! another great update. You have left several questions in this chapter. As what happened with Soo jung? Who is the person at the end? Beyond that, the Jeti relationship is strong. They have each other to lean on and that hug speaks volumes. Only the description of it made me happy. Oh, I was with the nerves in bloom with the crying baby was happily a fever that is being controlled. The baby is very cute and his relationship with Jessica is very strong. I want Jeti advance! I would also like to know much more, I like the �ash back. XD Well, Thanks for the PM and update XD.
I hope to read you soon! * Thumbs up *
phhu3 13 Jan 2014 Of course I’ll commenting, Hwaa,… I love to think, they’re family, JeTi are the parents and the baby is kaylie They afraid each other, but they never want to speak up…. And, I guess the one who try to called is Fany, am I right?? but I don’t know who is st,.. Btw, thanks for update and for the PM
dyyalya 13 Jan 2014 A year? The caller's been calling for a year? Could it be looking for Ti�any? *cries*
NO ONE CAN TAKE TIFFANY OUT OF JETI, that's like the 1st rule of Jeti!
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zaty11 02 Jan 2014 OMIGODD!!! This is my fav story!! You've decided to rewrite it? Cooooool! It's okay! I don't. Mind reading it again w a slight change in plots and what not. Sighhh. I miss this.. I always love how jessica interacts w kaylie. It's the cutest!! Thanks for the story! Welcome back!! Hihihihi. *hugs*
night2fall 05 Jan 2014 Chapter 3: Every action left an imprint on my heart.
You have no idea, no idea about every actions that you had carved into my heart.
You have no clue, no clue that you're scaring me when you're so near.
You are oblivious, so oblivious of the fear you've implanted in me.
And I wonder, am I able to leave with a perfect heart?
Without your presence at all...
A shift on her left, a soft kick on her waist and a weight pressed on her body. She threw a hand on top of her eyes and opened her dried mouth, licking her lips once before opening her eyes. A blurry image surfaced in front of her and she squint her eyes to clear the grogginess away from her eyes. She watched the image turned clearer, the pair of dark brown pupils staring at her, dark brown hair that curls so naturally and gently above her shoulders with a few strands defying gravity– Kaylie. Hurried footsteps could be heard getting nearer and nearer to the bed and Ti�any turned just in time to catch Jessica in a smart casual out�t, a red checkered shirt with a pair of skinny jeans. “Hey, you’re up.” She greeted with a smile and bend down to kiss the small �gure on top of her, her light perfume smell lingering above Ti�any’s nose. “Breakfast’s ready, I’ve placed it on the dining table. Sunny will be coming over soon.” Jessica said as she leaned her body over to pick up the document �le on the bed while Ti�any sat up slowly with Kaylie in her arms. “You’re going back to o�ce?” “Yes, I have to clear some stu�s for the upcoming case.” Jessica replied as she straightened her body and gave a smile to Ti�any. “I’m sorry I fell asleep at here yesterday night.” “It’s alright, not the �rst time anyway.” Ti�any gave a teasing grin and Jessica could only laugh it o�. “I’m sorry.” “It’s not your fault. Kaylie’s used to you putting her to bed anyway.” Jessica nodded her head as she took a glance at her wristwatch before stepping backwards.
“Running late, I’ll be back soon. Call me if anything happens okay?” Ti�any watched as Jessica’s back view disappeared behind the room door, her words �oating in her mind, her light refreshing perfume lingers in the air and when she heard the front door closes, she felt it’s too quiet all of a sudden. She felt empty for no reason and a heavy feeling on her heart, su�ocating her morning. It felt like she was back to one year ago, where it was nothing, but emptiness in her heart. Despite knowing that the emptiness feeling won’t be with her for too long since Sunny is coming soon, but she would not deny that there will still be this small bubble of it in her heart and it will only clear away when Jessica’s with her. And Ti�any hated this fact. “Where’s da – da?” Kaylie asked softly which caused Ti�any to look down and planted a kiss on her head before replying her with a soft yet assuring tone. “Da – da’s going to work now.” “Work?” “Yes, so that da – da will have money to buy your milk.” Ti�any replied as she got o� the bed with Kaylie in the arms and headed to the bathroom to freshen themselves up. “Milk? Milk for Kaylie?” Ti�any chuckled loudly and nodded her head, giving Kaylie an Eskimo kiss as she placed her to stand on the counter. It wasn’t really true that Jessica is earning Kaylie’s milk money, though for the past half year before Ti�any gotten a job, Jessica was indeed the one who feeds them. Buying Kaylie’s clothes, toys, milk, diaper and all necessities that a baby needed and needless to say, she also took care of Ti�any very well. “Want da – da play.” The little girl spoke as Ti�any squeezed grape �avor toothpaste on the small pink toothbrush before wetting it and passed it to Kaylie.
“Da – da will come back home and play with you.” Ti�any picked up her toothbrush and started brushing her teeth as Kaylie mirrored her actions. She pushed her toothbrush to the side of her mouth as she helped Kaylie to spit the foam out and washed her mouth with a cup of water. “Da – da plays with mummy?” Ti�any frowned at that sentence as she continues her administration on her teeth while Kaylie remains standing on the counter. “Mummy is too old to play with da – da.” Kaylie stared at Ti�any quietly while her face was being wiped by a wet towel and was lifted down from the counter. She trailed behind Ti�any and ran towards to get her duck plushie that was ignored on the �oor. “Da – da?” Kaylie mumbled as she looked at Ti�any who was making the bed. Ti�any was puzzled at Kaylie’s insistence for Jessica. Although Kaylie would ask for Jessica everytime she goes to work on a Saturday, Kaylie had never been this insistence before. “Da – da’s working, Kaylie.” Letting out a sigh, Ti�any bends down and gave her a breathtaking smile. “Milk?” A wide grin was let out on Kaylie’s face as she nodded her head and wrapped her �ngers around Ti�any’s �nger as they walked out of the bedroom, swinging their arms lightly that got Kaylie’s smiling while her other arm hugged her duck plushie tightly. Taking care of a baby was never easy, at least, not to a 24 years old young lady. Especially not when you have no idea on how to take care of a baby at all, no one to help you out and no one to guide you what to do, it was hell, it was a struggle but then again, it seems to pay o� when the little one smiles and chuckles at you. It threw away all your frustrations and tiredness and you cherish the moment when she smiles at you, cries for you and settle down in your arms as soon as you carry her and she recognize you. When the rapport and relationship you have with the baby was there, everything paid o�. Every single sweat and tears paid o�. Even when the child is not yours.
--“This is my dog. I want to name it Teddy, because it’s �u�y and big.” The door bell rang twice and Ti�any looked up from the book that she was reading to Kaylie. She closed the book and lifted Kaylie o� her lap before placing her down on the couch that they were sitting on. “Da – da!” Kaylie whispered out softly as she looked at the door and Ti�any ru�ed her hair a�ectionately. “Stay here while mummy go and take a look.” It couldn’t be Jessica for she has her own set of keys unless she forgets to bring it out with her, but judging the time right now, it is a higher possibility that it’s Sunny. Sunny and Taeyeon, the other duo that Ti�any will always be thankful for since they helped her a lot during her stay here. It was pretty uncomfortable knowing them at �rst since she doesn’t even know Jessica when she moved in together all of a sudden. Ti�any insisted that she’ll be staying at a motel or a rented apartment with Kaylie, but Jessica was persistent for them to stay with her.
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“I almost knocked you down, I found you and you’re hurt. You’ve no one but me. I have the responsibility to take care of you and Kaylie.” “But we don’t even know each other. I’m thankful for your help but I’ve troubled you enough.” “Well, yeah but looking at the situation right now, I am the last person that is in contact with you. If anything happens to you, I’ll still be the one contacted regardless you know me or not. Furthermore, I don’t wish anything happen especially her. You can ignore about yourself, but not her, she’s just a toddler. She’s only 10 months old.” Stephanie bit on her lower lips. This blonde right in front of her, Ms Jung, was right. Kaylie’s still young and vulnerable. Even if she doesn’t care about herself, she needs to care about Kaylie. But then again, she knows nothing about this lady in front of her and also, the shorter brunette with a baby face that was beside her. “Yeah, Stephanie right? Listen to Jessica.”
Ah, so she �nally spoke up. Stephanie looked at her with a slight worry present in her eyes. Her voice is lower and thicker than Ms Jung, and it’s much more warm and soothing. Ms Jung’s voice is too cold and ruthless. “Heard from Jessica you’re from Korea? I’m Kim Taeyeon. I grew up in Korea too but I moved here when I’m 16.” Taeyeon stretched her hand out as she introduced herself in Korean. Oddly enough, it brought a sense of homely feeling to Stephanie. She felt safe yet homesick at that same time. Stephanie inwardly mocked at how time changes a person. When she moved to Korea, listening and speaking in English makes her feels at home, but right now, listening and speaking in Korean makes her feel at home. “Hi, I’m Stephanie, but please, call me Ti�any will do.” “Ti�any.” Taeyeon repeated as she shook their hands �rmly and gave her a smile that shows o� her dimples at the corner of her chin. “I guess Jessica has yet to tell you, we’re both lawyers. So if you’re wondering whether we’ll bring you harm or not, I could assure you that we’re not. We’re good people, people that bring justice out. So please, do follow Jessica back and let us help you out.” At this point of time, Stephanie wonders, are all lawyers so smooth in talking? “Oh, if you think that’s not good enough, I could tell you more. She’s Jessica Jung, American and had lived here for about 2 decades except for those �ve years she’s in Korea. She understands Korean and is able to speak, but her tongue usually doesn’t co – operate with her when she does, so do pardon her that.” “Shut up Taeyeon.” Jessica, who was looking at Taeyeon with half – lidded eyes throughout warned behind gritted teeth. “She needs to know more about us before moving in with you.” “She doesn’t need to know about our background history.” “Why not?” Stephanie sucked her lips in and pressed it together, forcing herself not to laugh at them. It
would seem rude at that time. A loud sigh was emitted and Stephanie felt the side of her bed sank down as a weight was placed on it. “Ti�any? I’m not forcing you to move in. I just…” Jessica spoke as she stared at the baby girl in Stephanie’s arms. It reminded her too much of her past and her poor mother. She doesn’t want a baby girl to go through such ordeals at a young age, even if she doesn’t remember. “It’s the best for her. A place ready for her to settle down quickly, babies are sensitive, especially new environment. You, in this state, are not going to help. Unless, you have someone I could contact and help you out.” Jessica continued as she stared at Kaylie and slowly trailed her gaze up to Stephanie. There is someone that could help her, but she refused to look for this particular �gure. It’s useless, Stephanie �gures out. That �gure’s presence wouldn’t do any help anyway; instead it might make things worse. “I don’t.” It seems to come out clear and strong. Stephanie knows that there’s a price to pay soon. “Well, since you have no one…” “I’ll take up your o�er. This is the only best option for Kaylie right?” Stephanie interrupted Taeyeon softly, which cause a smile to spread on Taeyeon’s face. “It’s all for her. And you.”
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“Hey!” Sunny greeted her once she opened the door. Ti�any grinned at the older girl before opening the door wider for her to come in. “Kaylie’s going to be disappointed.”
Ti�any stated as she closed the door. Sunny placed her sneakers neatly at the side of the threshold and straightened her body. “Why?” “She thought it is Jessica.” Sunny laughed, as she entered the room and went to the living room. The whole apartment was neat and tidy, just like always. A year ago, it was only black and white. Sophisticated and chic was the aura that Jessica’s apartment brings out. The glass window that allows sunlight to beams in, lightening the whole apartment in a cheerful and warm way. Sunny had always like Jessica’s apartment, because it was almost the same as Taeyeon. The only di�erence is, Taeyeon prefers wood and teak, which gives o� a much welcoming feeling than Jessica’s, which are mostly metal and steel. It is cold, like Jessica’s personality, yet when you lingers long enough like how you know Jessica well enough, it’s comfortable, quiet, calm and peaceful. However, right now, it gives o� another feeling. Toys could be seen on the �oor, on the play mat. Soft toys are on the couch, storybooks are on the co�ee table. A baby stroller was folded and stood near the door and of course, a small presence that waddles around like a penguin around the apartment. “Hello sweetie!” Sunny greeted in Korean as she crouched down in front of Kaylie who was sitting still on the couch. Kaylie blinked once, and then twice. “What’s wrong?” Sunny cooed as she watch the small lips frowned, the corners tugging down and Kaylie’s face slowly scrunched up. Tears welled up in her eyes and soon after, she burst out crying. Sunny was ba�ed at the sudden outburst as she hurriedly carried her up and dandled her skillfully. Ti�any could only chuckle at the sight. Taking a look at the clock which has it hands pointing to quarter to twelve, Ti�any let out a sigh and went over to Sunny to carry Kaylie into her arms. “Alright, we’ll try to call da – da now.” Ti�any assured the little girl as she picked up the phone and settled on the couch, with Kaylie’s standing on her lap, lying on her embrace. The crying stopped as she watched Ti�any punching the numbers intently. Sunny settled down beside them, smoothing Kaylie’s hair while asking Ti�any softly.
“Won’t we interrupt them?” Ti�any shrugged as she held the phone next to her ear and answered Sunny. “Just try our luck, Jessica will return the call if she can’t answer it.” “Does this happened everytime?” “Only when she’s cranky.” Ti�any smiled while replying as the dial tone keeps ringing. “I guess she doesn’t sleep well yesterday, or maybe she didn’t wake up to Jessica’s face.” “Jessica left early?” “No, but she was already awake before she did.” “Aww, that’s so sweet.” Sunny cooed as she kissed Kaylie’s back of head and looked at Ti�any when the latter spoke up all of a sudden. “Am I disturbing?” “Are you sure? You can call back later.” Ti�any stared at co�ee table as Jessica answered something Sunny could not hear. “Kaylie’s crying for you.” A moment of silence, and Ti�any burst out with laughter. She nodded her head and passed the phone to Kaylie. “It’s da – da.” Ti�any pressed the phone on Kaylie’s ear and watched as Kaylie called out to Jessica softly. “Da – da!”
“Yes darling?” “Da – da!” “Mummy said you’re crying, what’s wrong?” “Da – da, come home?” “I’m coming back soon.” “Coming back?” “Yes, so please be good and no more crying. Take your lunch and have your nap. Da – da will come home soon okay?” “Okay.” “Give me a kiss.” Kaylie pushed her head away and kissed the phone, which caused Ti�any and Sunny to smile happily at that cute sight. “That was fast.” Ti�any said as she took the phone back and Jessica hummed back in response. “I told her I’m coming back soon.” “Thanks for your help.” “No problem, I’m almost done with my work anyway. By the way, is Sunny over there?” Ti�any took a look at Sunny who was already carrying Kaylie and placing her on the play mat. “Yes, she’s here. Why?” “Uh, it’s just Taeyeon. She’ll be coming over to fetch Sunny. I guess we’ll be having dinner together.” “It shouldn’t be a problem right?”
Ti�any listened to the rustle over the other end and knew Jessica was reading and talking to her at the same time. Typical of Jessica, she always never fails to put Kaylie �rst. “Yup.” “Jessica?” Ti�any called out in a softer voice as she stared at Kaylie who was playing with Sunny with a smile on her face. A timid and shy smile, which resembles her and Jessica’s at the same time. “Yes? Is – hold on.” Ti�any heard a soft bang from the other side, followed by whispering and a moment of silence. “Yes, I’ll be going to look at the evidence on Monday. Oh, I need you to photocopy a set of case S1022 for me by today and I’ll need you to get ready case �le D458 and place it on my table.” Ti�any always wondered how Jessica looks like when she’s working. From the way she commends, Ti�any was often awed by how calm, steady and �rm she is. It seems like she knows what she’s doing, what steps she is taking and where is she heading to. Ti�any was sure Jessica is a great lawyer and of course, mesmerized a lot of people with her charm. “Ti�any? I’m sorry, what did you want to tell me?” Ti�any let out a soft warming smile, identical to the one Kaylie is giving to Sunny right now, as if Jessica was able to see it. “Nothing, I just want to tell you it’s alright not to pick up the phone when you’re busy. Kaylie will be paci�ed when she knows I called you but you’re busy to pick up the phone.” Jessica let out a hu�ed from the other side, but Ti�any had known her quite some time and it was long enough to know that Jessica was actually smiling and mocking her in a friendly way. “I miss her voice, is that reason good enough for you?” Ti�any laughed at Jessica’s odd sense of humor, but was glad Jessica never once did mind about all these interrupting calls when she’s working on a Saturday.
“Yeah, it’s good, thanks.” Jessica let out a soft chuckle and repeated once again. “I missed her voice, I’ve told you.” Truth to be told, the �rst time she said that, it was true. The second time however, was meant for the lady that was on the phone right now. Because Ti�any would never know how her heart would skipped a beat whenever Ti�any’s name appeared on her phone screen. Imagination would run wild and she always feared for the worst, be it concerning Ti�any or Kaylie, that’s why she will always picked up the phone no matter how busy she was, unless she was in court.
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A black BMW series 5 drove down a slope to the basement car park followed by a silver A6 Audi car. It wasn’t too long before these two luxury car was parked side by side. Jessica stepped out of the car with Taeyeon following soon after. “Shawn said you’re going to appear on court on the following Tuesday?” Jessica spun the house keys around her �ngers as she pushed open the glass door with another hand, nodding her head to Taeyeon’s question before pressing the lift. “What time?” “They have scheduled it at 2pm. Why?” Taeyeon nodded at that answer as she stu�ed her hands in her blazer coat. Her hair was tight up in a bun, showing o� her features clearly that practically shone under the spotlight. "Any chance of winning the case?" They entered the lift with the 20th �oor button rimmed lit up in blue. "No comments. I'll just have to strive my best to prove my client's innocence." Taeyeon smiled before tilting her head to a side as she looked at Jessica who was staring
at the changing numbers. "But your client is innocence, and that means you'll win." Jessica shrugged at Taeyeon's statement before stepping out of the lift with the latter following closely behind. The door opened after a click and Taeyeon announced her presence loudly. “I’m home!” It was a bright smile that revealed her dimples again and loud footsteps could be heard �ying towards them. “Kaylie, give me a hug!” Taeyeon bent her body down with her arms wide opened when Kaylie stood in front of her with paci�er in her mouth and a head of messy hair. Kaylie stared at Taeyeon, who clapped her hands twice to encourage her to come into her embrace. Jessica, on the other hand, took o� her sneakers and placed it back in the shoe closet before bending down with a grin. “Come here, darling.” Kaylie grinned behind her paci�er as ran into her embrace and hugged her tightly. Jessica planted a kiss on Kaylie’s head and sni�ed her strawberry scented hair twice. With Kaylie in her arms, she turned around and stuck her tongue out at the disappointed, hurt and ignored Taeyeon. “That’s not fair.” Taeyeon whined as she followed Jessica in with a pout on her face while Jessica replied nonchalantly. “What’s not?” “She let you carried her when I’m the �rst one that’s ready to hug her.” “But I’m her da – da and she’s my darling, it’s natural for her to come to me.” “You’re back!”
Sunny greeted once the trio appeared in the living room and Jessica gave a smile to Ti�any who was arranging the sleep mat on the �oor. “So you’re just going to take your nap huh?” Jessica asked as she bent her body to place Kaylie on the �oor but the little girl clung onto her tightly, like a koala bear. She had her legs and hands wrapped tightly around Jessica’s waist and neck respectively. Kaylie let out a whine when she realized Jessica was putting her down and whined louder when Jessica tried to persuade her to come down. “Kaylie, come down.” Ti�any intervened when she saw what’s happening but Kaylie cried out in return when she was pried o� from Jessica’s embrace. Ti�any frowned at the unusual clinginess from Kaylie while Sunny and Taeyeon exchanged glances with each other. Jessica stepped forward and both of them shared a worried look before Jessica coaxed Kaylie into her arms again. “What’s wrong darling?” She asked as she dandled the little girl in her embrace and shot Ti�any a look towards her bedroom. “What happened?” Taeyeon asked as she settled down on the couch while Jessica and Ti�any went into the room. Sunny shrugged as she sat beside Taeyeon, who pulled her in for a kiss soon. “Fany said Kaylie’s been a little moody since morning, looking for Sica once she left.” “Baby – blue?” “Huh?” Taeyeon grinned at Sunny’s confused look before speaking again. “Maybe we’ll know when we have a child together, and then I’ll probably be able to explain to you better when our child acted in this way.” Sunny sco�ed before smiling with her eyes curved up beautifully. “Who says we are going to get married?”
Taeyeon give a smug look before whispering in Sunny’s ear arrogantly. “Watch me, I will make you mine and we’ll have kids together.”
A/N: This will be the last update for the time being as school starts for me soon. I'll try my best to post an update per week. Hopefully so. There WILL NOT be a PM - List. Sorry. I'll only PM those who comments as it'll be easier for me. Even saying so, I might not even PM anyone at times when I update because I may update in a rush too. Hope all readers could understand. Thank you. Personal replies Spoiler
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Edited by night2fall, 05 January 2014 - 03:27 PM.
Phink Im 05 Jan 2014 Well i also dont remember if i did comments on your story before, but i do remember i really did read it. Maybe i read it when u didn't updates anymore or what, in my mere memories i think i read the story before in one go so that might explain why u don't see my name in your pm list or comments from me Hihihihi the strongest memory i have in your story is kaylie, yes because i like that name kaylie wkwkwk is that make sense??? anyway imma going to wait for you to update so do it soon yea~ btw wonder y kaylie act like that but i love her because she make chance for jeti wow~~~ byeeeeeee
dyyalya 05 Jan 2014 Though you said you won't have a PM list but you still PM me this update...thanks
WHAT WUT WHY KAYLIE ISN'T TIFFANY'S WHYYYYYYYY IS IT JESSICA'S #wut
Thanks for the update & PM, do you post this story anywhere else, by the way?
zaty11 05 Jan 2014 OOOOH! Alright! I got it! I got it!(shout in taeyeon's style~) hehehe. I'll be more than happy to read back all the chapters you've uploaded before w a slight tweak here and there. I really love the plot line of the story. It's beautifully written. And so homey~ I really adore your character- kaylie. She's a beautiful kid. Haha. Keep up the good work O' my fav writer~ haha. *hugs* thanks for the update!
220cm 06 Jan 2014 Kaylie's adorable. At this point, I really can't even imagine Jessica and Ti�any and her parting ways at all because of how attached Kaylie's gotten. That and whether they realize it or not, it seems like Jessica and Ti�any need each other in their lives. Even Jessica's apartment got a good end of the deal, too, lol.
I also liked the little Sunny and Taeyeon in here. The idea of them having a family, too is <3
Lyldew 06 Jan 2014 Hello! thanks for update this story. XD It is one of my favorites already. Kayle is so tender. I can not imagine that child away from Jessica. Although I worry a little about the behavior of the baby in this chapter. is as if someone wanted to take Jessica to her.
Anyway, I loved this chapter and also the Sunyeon. XD
ejrafany 07 Jan 2014 This is a very good story. I love to see how Sica and Fany interacts. Hope you can add me to your PM List.
Thanks!
saltsorrow 07 Jan 2014 so nice of jessica. she really has that special bond with kaylie. and maybe with ti�any too, soon.
Syoong 07 Jan 2014 grinning like crazy seeing this �c in my PM. thanks! My Oh My! a bunch of butter�y attacking my stomach! because this little family, JeTiKay moments! kaylie is not Ti�any's child? but she have 'Hwang' as her family name? and who is that someone Ti�any know but won't help her? mistery~ mistery~ but i want da-da to be daddy! >.< but i belive you won't disspoint me though. ah yess school is trying to kill me. feel free to sending a PM or not, just hoping to always catching your updates!
phhu3 07 Jan 2014 i want PM,.. pretty pleasee..... i swear i'll be good reader,...
hwaa.... JeTi shipper here,.... i like your story, they love each other, i already like that kid -kaylie i assume that she'll make JeTi for real,..!!! i wonder, who person that Fany won't contact,.. and,... Kaylie, isn't Fany's child? then who? her brother kid?
btw, i'm serious i'll be good reader, so please PM me for next update,... and... thanks for the story, i'll look how this story goes,..
SNSDDani 08 Jan 2014 YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS OMG YEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS YOU'RE BACK!!! THIS IS BACK!!! God you have no idea how
happy I am, I was so sad that Kaylie was gone but phew what a relief to see it resurfacing again! Truly excited about how the story will turn out, see you hopefully soon!
smilebreaker 09 Jan 2014 OMG my favorite author came back TT.TT You wouldn't know how happy I was when I saw this topic, I thought I misread the title TT.TT
I already read all of your JeTi �cs (of course silent reader, sorry ) and love them so much. I expected so much for this story back then but you said that you dropped it, I was sad for a long time honestly news ^^
but... but... now you COME BACK, what a great
This story is so cute, I personally want it to have just a little drama and end up happy for JeTi
Wait for your update! Thank you for coming back writing this
night2fall 12 Jan 2014 Chapter 4: Clinginess.
Admit it.
Sometimes or many times, I shall say.
You wondered how long you could be there for someone else.
And you couldn't help, but wondered as well, who will be there for you always when you needed it.
The room door closed and Kaylie’s loud cries were mu�ed. Ti�any started to panic as she went around to Jessica’s front and carried Kaylie into her arms which the little girl complied easily. She started to dandle her and plant kisses on her head, muttering sweet nothings in her ears. Jessica watched them quietly, feeling her heart constrict at the sight of them and she remembered how she was used to see her mum doing this to her younger sister when she was sick. “Is she feeling unwell?” Jessica questioned as she stood by the edge of the bed, hands behind her back while looking at Ti�any with a pair of lost eyes. Strangely, that pair of lost light brown eyes looked innocent when Ti�any met her eyes. She shook her head with a smile while patting the little body. “I don’t think so. She’s probably tired.” “So, do we put her to sleep now?” “Yeah, she was supposed to sleep but was tossing and playing around on the sleep mat. When she heard Taeyeon’s call, she sat up and ran to you.” “Oh…” Jessica let her word trailed o� as she watched Ti�any sat on the edge of the bed and continued patting Kaylie, who was calmed but still sobbing. “You’re feeling tired, aren’t you? It’s past your nap time.” Ti�any said softly as she rubbed circles on Kaylie’s back. She was settled in Ti�any’s arms, sucking on her paci�er and her breathing was slowly even. Jessica took a seat beside Ti�any hesitantly as she watched Kaylie’s eyes drooping lower while her body relaxed in Ti�any’s embrace. Jessica reached out a hand and caressed the baby cheek with the back of her �ngers, feeling the smooth milky skin under. Ti�any is still patting Kaylie gently and she slowly stood up from the bed, trying not to wake Kaylie who has just fallen asleep. “Where’re you going?” Jessica whispered as she saw Ti�any standing up. Ti�any turned her body towards her
and mouthed silently. “Out.” “It’s okay; just let her sleep on my bed. I’ll keep the sleeping mat.” Jessica drew her legs up on her bed and crawled towards the headboard, pulling the comforter away and �icked her wrist twice, signaling Ti�any to come forward. The room was silent and only Kaylie’s deep breathing could be heard, Jessica get o� the bed as Ti�any went forward and bent her body down to place Kaylie on the bed gently. Just as Kaylie’s back touches the bed, she woke up and reaches her hands out towards Ti�any. She started to cry and pushed herself to sit up while trying to stand to reach Ti�any. “Why sweetie? It’s okay, mummy’s here. I’ll accompany you to sleep.” Ti�any carried Kaylie and placed her on the bed again while Jessica crouched beside the bed and whispered to her. “Go ahead and sleep on my bed.” “I think it’ll be better if I brought her back to our room. This is your room and it wouldn’t be nice.” Jessica gave a smile as she shook her head. “I’m �ne with it, go ahead.” With that, Jessica rises and walked out of the room, leaving Ti�any and Kaylie alone in the room.
--“What happened?” Sunny asked when she saw Jessica closing the room door and walking towards the living room. “Probably tired, it is way past her nap time.” “Has she fallen asleep?” “Yeah.”
Jessica rolled the sleep mat that was laid on the �oor and stood it up, placing it at a corner of the room. Taeyeon and Sunny watched her in silence. The trio was quiet for a while, with Jessica standing still at the corner, her back facing the duo. Sunny nudged Taeyeon at her side, startling Taeyeon who glanced at her with an eyebrow raised. Sunny shot a look towards Jessica’s back, signaling Taeyeon to break the silence and stop whatever thoughts that are going through Jessica’s mind now. “Je – “Do you think that it could be Kaylie’s sick?” Jessica turned back at the same time with her eyebrow furrowed deeply as she walked towards them and sat on the couch. Taeyeon and Sunny gaped at the sudden question before positioning themselves again. “You, you’re thinking about that?” It’s Jessica turn now to look at them with a questioning look. “Yeah, what else would I think about?” Both faked innocence as they shrugged and smiled warmly at Jessica. “Nothing, we’re just curious why you are standing there like a status and thought that you’re probably think of Soo Jung.” “Taeyeon!” Sunny elbowed Taeyeon straight at the ribs which got the older girl curled up like a ball on the couch immediately, groaning like there’s no tomorrow. Sunny looked up immediately, fearing that the mentioned name would a�ect Jessica. It indeed had as Jessica’s face fell and she seemed to be in a daze for a moment. “Sica – ah…” Jessica’s ears perked up at the call and she gave a tight – lipped smile. “It’s okay. I know you guys are just concern.”
“Taeyeon uh! Apologize!” Sunny pushed the older girl that was still squirming in pain on the couch, on the shoulder and Jessica waved her hand in the air. “It’s okay.” “Of course it’s okay. I’m hurting here right now and I’ve to apologize?” Taeyeon managed to mumble through her pain and Jessica let out a laughed. Jessica went forward and swatted Taeyeon’s hand that was on the injured ribs. “Is it here?” Jessica asked as she rest her hand on the clothed ribs and Taeyeon nodded pitifully, pleased that someone was caring for her condition now. “Who asked you to be so dense?” Jessica stated as she pressed hardly on the ribs making Taeyeon yelped in pain. Jessica stood up, satis�ed as she walked away with Sunny fretting over Taeyeon’s injuries. “Sica! You’d have killed her!” “Then you shouldn’t elbow her that hard at �rst.” Jessica smiled smugly but it wasn’t for long as Kaylie’s cries echoed from the closed bedroom after Ti�any stepped out. “I think she woke up again." Ti�any sighed and then spoke up with creased eyebrows, looking a little guilty for she felt that Kaylie and her were actually interrupting their get – along session. Ti�any was sure the trio has been playing around like this way before she stayed with them since this past one year was the same. The way they talked, laughed, played and quarreled, it had always been the same and it pricked on Ti�any’s conscience when they have to change just because of Kaylie and her. “Sorry!” Sunny apologized immediately as Taeyeon struggled to get up and mumbled her apologies as well.
“It’s okay…” Ti�any mumbled guiltily and she looked down on the marble �oor. She felt sorry when they apologized for something that was not their fault. Jessica placed a hand on her shoulder and Ti�any looked up slowly. “Hey, it's okay.” Kaylie appeared at the door side, crying with her paci�er gone but the duck plushie was held tightly in her arms. “Mummy…” Kaylie called out in between her cries as she walked to Ti�any’s front, her little frame shaking from the sobs and Ti�any bent down to carry her but Jessica beats her to it. “She’s probably not feeling well; maybe we should give her some milk to help her sleep better.” Jessica went towards the co�ee table and pulled out a piece of tissue, wiping away Kaylie’s tears. “Alright darling, stop crying. Da – da will put you to sleep okay? We’ll sleep together.” Kaylie turned her face away from the cleaning and leaned on Jessica’s shoulder while Sunny stood up and walked towards Jessica. “Do you need me to lay the sleep mat?” “It’s okay. I’ll bring her to my room, there’s ice pack in the fridge, get some for Tae’s injury.” Jessica answered as she spun around and walked towards her room, with Kaylie lying quietly in her embrace now, looking around with a pair of sleepy eyes. She entered the room and drew the curtain closed, making the room darker than it should be. She could feel cold wind that blew in from outside and saw that the leaves are turning orange – reddish. It’s no surprise since it is already autumn season. She felt Kaylie that was in her arms hugging her tighter and she hurriedly walked away from the window. Bending down, she placed the little girl on the bed but Kaylie jerked once she felt that she was being lowered down and started whining. “Okay, okay.”
Jessica whispered as she stood up straight and turned around, sitting on the bed before lying down with Kaylie on top of her. She did it all slowly, fearing that Kaylie would wake up and cry again but the latter was peacefully sleeping right now. The room door closed softly and Jessica turned her head towards the door. Ti�any was walking in with a milk bottle that was half �lled in her hand. “Is she asleep?” “I guess she can take some milk.” Jessica stretched her hand as Ti�any climbed up the bed and kneeled her way to Jessica. She placed the milk bottle in the outstretched hand and sat on the bed with her legs tucked at the side. “Kaylie, time for milk.” Jessica coaxed softly as she sat up and pivoted her body so that Kaylie could be lower down to the bed, she did it successfully and Ti�any’s hand �ew up to Kaylie’s head as she lay on her stomach, caressing the soft dark brown hair lovingly. Jessica tilted the milk bottle and Kaylie drank it hungrily. “Did you not feed her?” “She ate her lunch before she’s put for nap.” “Ti�? I don’t think she’s feeling well.” Jessica turned and looked at Ti�any who’s staring at Kaylie’s worryingly. Ti�any leaned her cheek down on Kaylie’s forehead to feel the temperature but it was normal. “There’s no fever.” “It’ll be better if we check up on her. It won’t be great if we ended up like the previous time.” Jessica spoke as Kaylie drank the milk and within minutes, it was empty. She removed the bottle and place it on her night stand while Ti�any started patting Kaylie’s chest softly, lulling her to sleep with a steady rhythm. Jessica look on as Ti�any put Kaylie to sleep skillfully, a small smile crept up on her face as she remembered how it used to be a handful coaxing Kaylie to sleep. ---
The loud deafening cries were getting on her nerves and she swung her cover to a side, slipping on her slippers and walked out of her room. The cries get louder as she reached the room that was beside hers, she knocked on it twice before turning it opened. Ti�any was sitting on her wheel – chair, patting the ten month old infant in her embrace awkwardly. Since she could not move her lower body at all, it is just impossible to dandle the baby to sleep and it was harder to distract the baby from crying without any movement at all. Ti�any was perplexed; she didn’t know what to do at all. It was not the �rst night that she’s sleeping with Kaylie but it certainly was the �rst time she took care of an infant and it made her feel helpless and lost. She wanted to cry, she wanted to leave Kaylie alone at the crib which surprisingly was bought and assembled the next day she woke up, all by Jung Jessica. She was surprised and was taken aback that the older girl even apologized for not having another room to make it as an infant room for Kaylie. And because of all the infant necessities that was already prepared by Jessica straight after she moved in, she felt more sorry to disturb her with Kaylie’s cries. That’s the most she could do right? Giving Jessica a peaceful night and not to trouble her anymore but apparently, the little baby thinks otherwise. “Is she alright?” Jessica asked and she saw Ti�any jumped in shocked. Jessica apologized immediately and went towards her. “I knocked before I came in. I’m sorry. What’s wrong with her?” “I’m sorry; she must have woken you up. It’s just, I don’t know. She woke up all of a sudden crying and there’s no way I can stop it.” Jessica looked at the baby that was in Ti�any’s arm, face red from all the crying. She then looked up and saw Ti�any’s helpless and teary eyes. “I’m really sorry.” It came out with a choked sob and Jessica widened her eyes at it. Tackling one crying girl is bad enough, not two. “It’s alright, come on, I’ll put her to sleep.” “You know how to?” “I could at least try?” Jessica gave her a small smile and carried the baby from Ti�any’s arm but the position was awkward. Frankly speaking, she hadn’t really carried a baby before. As expected, Kaylie cry louder once she felt insecure, partly from the missing scent of Ti�any’s and mainly from the
position she’s being carried now. “Ms Jung, you’ve to carry her with your arms under her body, your palm supporting her bum. Her head had to be lying on your elbow, like this.” Ti�any explained and showed Jessica the way to carry Kaylie. Jessica imitated the action and Kaylie’s cries went softer. Jessica started patting on the diapered bum and Ti�any looked at Kaylie intensely. “Do you think she’s hungry?” Ti�any spoke up all of a sudden and Jessica furrowed her eyebrow, thinking hard. “Is there a way to check?” “Um, no?” Jessica looked at Ti�any helplessly and she changed Kaylie’s position, lifting her in the air while sni�ng on her bum. “It doesn’t seem like she took a dump.” Ti�any nodded her head but still wheeled herself to the baby changing table that was beside the crib. She opened a drawer and took out a new diaper. “We should just change her and make her milk then put her to sleep again.” Ti�any wheeled back and Jessica placed Kaylie back on the bed and took the diaper from Ti�any. She stared at the infant for a while before lifting the legs and pulled the pajamas pants down. Peeling o� the sticker at the side, she stared and bit down on a corner of her lips. She took away the used diaper and took the new one in her hands. “Ms Jung, you’ve to lift her leg or it will be unhygienic.” Ti�any bent forward and raised Kaylie’s legs while Jessica mumbled an apology. “Call me Jessica, it feels weird to call me by my family name.” Jessica slid the diaper under and diapered her as fast as possible. “I’ll make the milk.” Ti�any gave her a smile but Jessica stopped her.
“It’s dark outside, I’ll make it. You’ll try to comfort her?” Kaylie’s crying has stopped after a change of diaper and Ti�any smiled thankfully at Jessica before scooping the baby into her arms again. “Thank you.” “Two pairs of hands and heads is better than one isn’t it?” Jessica said before she left the room and Ti�any stared at the leaving back view. She swallowed down the lump that was formed in her throat forcefully as she hugged Kaylie tighter. “It’s only you and me now; we have to be grateful to Aunt Jessica eternally okay?” A tear ran down her face as she heard Kaylie hummed in her ears and all of a sudden, she wished that it was her mum, humming a lullaby to her, lulling her to sleep. “Here, I hope the temperature’s right? Sunny said to test it on the back of hand, it feels warm.” Jessica crouched in front of them as Ti�any fed Kaylie, who drank the milk hungrily. It was almost �nished, but Kaylie had chosen to turn away from the milk and refused to drink anymore. Ti�any stood her up and burped her before placing her on the bed. Jessica hurriedly went over and carried Ti�any to the bed which startled her again. “It’s faster this way, I don’t know how you get down by the way and it’s dangerous since the doctor says you shouldn’t move at all.” “But Kaylie’s crying in the crib.” “You should’ve called me.” “I don’t want to trouble you.” Ti�any mumbled softly but Jessica placed a hand on her head and Ti�any choked at the intimacy. “It’s alright. I brought you home and so I have the responsibility to take care of both of you.” “But still – “If I found out that you get down on your own again, I’m going to have you pack your
belongings and move into my room.” It came out cold and harsh, but concern was greatly present behind the words. Ti�any nodded softly and slid down under the cover, turning to face Kaylie who’s looking around sleepily. She started patting on her chest and Jessica looked on as the baby girl eyes drooped lower and closes eventually. She watches as the baby breath slow and evenly while Ti�any’s hands slowed down at the pats. She let out a big sigh and stood up, ready to leave the room. Just as she was about to close the door, a soft question sounded the room. “Why did you bring us back home?” Jessica stood there for a moment before replying quietly. “Because I couldn’t go against my conscience” “You did nothing wrong, I fainted in front of your car.” “I know.” “So why?” “I really have no idea, maybe it’s just fate. Go to sleep.” Jessica never once turned to face Ti�any. She closed the door as a tear rolled down Ti�any’s face and she leaned against the door, looking up at the ceiling tiredly. “Maybe, it’s because you reminds me of my family. Maybe it's because I wondered if my mum did the same thing to me before." Jessica whispered softly to the air and walked towards her bedroom.
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Jessica snapped out from her thoughts and she found that both Ti�any and Kaylie were sleeping soundly on her bed. She smiled as she thought that it looks exactly like how it was a year ago. But of course, a lot have changed. Ti�any and Jessica were two novices back then, but now, they were experts in taking care of Kaylie, like she was their child. Speaking of which, they do seem like a newly parents �guring out how to take care of an infant. Jessica shook her head at that thought with a mocking smile. She stared at Ti�any’s face and let out a smirk, it just is absurd to even to have such thoughts. But she doesn’t deny the fact that Ti�any had crawled into her heart unknowingly and
she is trying her best not to show it out, because Ti�any is someone that doesn’t belong to here. Ti�any does not belong to her. Kaylie shifted as she turned her head to a side and Jessica look down. Kaylie doesn’t belong to here too. It feels sad just thinking about it and Jessica doesn’t know what will happen to her if they were to leave one day. Maybe it wouldn’t change much. She should be glad, shouldn’t she? That her life is going back to normal. But then again, Jessica had already felt that Kaylie and Ti�any are part of her life. And it just hurts that damn much when she envision her future without the two of them. But what has to come will come. And you will have no choice but to accept it. The only choice you have is how would you accept it? Bravely or cowardly? Choosing to accept it as it is or making an escape to shield the hurt that is going to be in�icted on you? Jessica shook her head at those thoughts and bent down, placing a swift kiss on Kaylie’s forehead. She turned and looked at Ti�any’s face, raising a hand; she ran the back of her �ngers against the smooth skin and gritted her teeth hardly. Jessica stood up stealthily and exited her room, leaving the two loves of her life sleeping soundly on her bed.
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The loud cries echoed the room woke Jessica, who was sleeping on the couch, awake in
shocked and startled Taeyeon, who was reading her documents in the kitchen accompanying Sunny who was cooking for their dinner. Taeyeon looked up from her documents and looked at Sunny who turned her body around to the entrance. Soon, Jessica’s �gure appeared as she walked towards her room and both heard the door clicked closed. “That was loud.” Taeyeon muttered while Sunny nodded her head. “Hope it’s nothing.” Sunny replied as she placed the spatula down and wiped her hands on the table cloth, walking over to the fridge to take out some ingredients. “What happened?” Jessica asked once she entered the room. Kaylie was crying on top of her lungs, in Ti�any’s arms as she patted on her bum and stared right down at her. “Ti�any? What happened?” Jessica asked again, since her voice was covered by Kaylie’s cries. She went forward to Ti�any and crouched down in front of them. Ti�any’s face was serious as she looked at Kaylie in silence. Jessica frowned at that scene and she brought one hand up, cupping Ti�any’s right cheek as she called out again. “Ti�any?” Ti�any snapped out of her trance once she felt softness on her cheek, she looked up and saw Jessica looking at her worriedly. Ti�any bit down on her lips and let out a shaky whisper. “Kaylie’s running a fever.” Jessica looked down at the little girl that was still crying in Ti�any’s arms and a small beeping sound could be heard. Ti�any hurriedly took the thermometer out from Kaylie’s shirt and checked the monitor. 38.5 degree Celsius. Ti�any gasped while Jessica carried the little girl into her arms and stood up. “Prepare the documents; let’s bring her to the clinic now.”
Ti�any nodded her head as she stood up and went to the drawers to take the necessary documents while Jessica grabbed a blue and white strip toddler cardigan and walked out of the room. “Taeng! Sunny! We’ll be heading to the clinic now, Kaylie’s running a fever.” Jessica called out as she walked towards the couch and grabbed her car keys, wallet and phone. Taeyeon and Sunny walked out of the kitchen immediately and saw Ti�any running towards the door where Jessica was at. “We’ll be back for dinner. I’ll contact you guys again.” Jessica called out as she closed the door after Sunny called out to them. “Take care!” The journey to the nearest clinic was nerve – wrecking. Kaylie could not stop crying and Ti�any could not stop worrying. Kaylie’s body was warming and the car was only �lled with Jessica’s worried glances sent from the rear mirror, Ti�any’s sweet whisper and Kaylie’s uncomfortable cries. “It’s okay, sweetie. Mummy’s here. We’ll be going to see Doctor MacKay soon.” Ti�any whispered once again when the car pulled to a stop and Jessica turned o� the engine and went out of the car, Ti�any followed suit and both entered the clinic. Kaylie was attended soon since the clinic was quite empty and �nally all the chaos ended, leaving silence and peace in Jessica’s mind. Kaylie was given an injection, the doctor saying that it was just in�uenza. Both, were however being warned for catching the virus from the little one and had to pay more attention on Kaylie’s condition. With Kaylie asleep and settled in the room, the four of them �nally can sit down and have their dinner. “Has the fever gone down?” Sunny asked as Jessica plopped herself on the couch after a shower while Ti�any was in the room feeding Kaylie milk. “Yeah, but she’s still feverish.” Jessica threw an arm over her eyes as she felt the fatigue coming to her all over at once. She felt a hand on her head and she let out a grunt, hating the feeling on her head as it will only make her weak. Weakness is never in her dictionary.
But when Ti�any and Kaylie appear in her life, it seems like the weakness has taken over the strong. “Don’t worry, it’ll be over soon.” Sunny’s voiced rang in her head and she nodded weakly. “We’ll be going soon. Contact us if you need help and take an early rest.” Taeyeon patted her knee twice and she felt the weight on the couch lifted as both stood up. “We’ll close the door and you don’t have to send us out.” Taeyeon called after as she went o� with Sunny and Jessica let out a sigh as the door closed. She stayed in that position for a long time. Long enough till she fell asleep and was awaken when Ti�any shook her gently. “Jessica?” “Hmm?” Jessica roused and saw Ti�any staring down at her with a half-�lled milk bottle in her hands. “She didn’t �nish her milk?” “No.” Jessica rubbed her face tiredly as she stood up and gave Ti�any a smile. “How about her fever?” “It’s getting down, but still feverish.” Ti�any looked down worriedly and Jessica stared at her for a moment. It has always been like this, Ti�any would be fretting and worried when Kaylie is sick and she would seem to be in a loss. At least, Ti�any had grown stronger, she didn’t cry like she would use to for the �rst few times Kaylie was sick. Jessica was glad, but at the same time not.
Because when Ti�any is weak, she felt herself being protective. She felt that she needs to be there for her, she needs to make Ti�any feels better and she needs to make herself feel better. And that’s probably where she made a biggest mistake of her life. Where she made something little turned into a habit, a habit that both Ti�any and her grew onto. Jessica reached both her hands out to Ti�any and pulled her into her embrace, one hand around her waist and another smoothing the soft long hair. Ti�any complied easily into her embrace, resting her head on Jessica’s shoulder, face buried into the crook of her neck as she breathes in Jessica’s scent. Her hands encircled around Jessica’s waist naturally and Ti�any felt secured immediately. “It’s okay. I’m here. I’m here.” And Jessica wondered how long could she be here for Ti�any. And Ti�any wondered how long she could have Jessica here for her.
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“I’m sorry, but the number you’re calling is no longer available…” The call ended and the phone was being twirled in the hands before the owner clutched it tightly again. The familiar number was punched in once again and the phone was brought to the ears. “Pick it up, please.” It was a desperate statement, despite the call operators had de�ned it clearly that the number was no longer in use, but the caller still hopes that it will get through one day. After all, the caller had been doing it for almost a year and the hope was still pinned on it up till this day.
A/N: Hey guys! Hope you enjoy this update! And a lot of people has been asking what does da - da means. Remember what Jessica called Kaylie as? "Darling." She called her before Kaylie could speak and when Kaylie learns to speak, the �rst thing she tried calling Jessica is "Da - da". Why? Because she's imitating Jessica calling her "Darling" but it was too long for her, so it ended up as "Da - da".
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zaty11 12 Jan 2014 D'awwww they have grown depending on each other. Jeti are like super moms. Hehehe. Kaylie this adorable munchkin. I love her character. Jessica's guy feeling is correct after all. Haha. Kaylie fell sick. I love how easy they fell into steps and be a team in this. Uh-oh. I remember the other person calling... I don't wanna spoil it... But could she be a handsome and tall woman who has a darker complexion than the rest of them? Hmmm.. Thanks for the update!! I love it. I LOVE HOW JETI HUGS LIKE THAT~ hehehe
saltsorrow 12 Jan 2014 Dada is cute since jessica is a girl. jessica's past must be quite interesting as the mention of soojung name did a�ect her. and the last called is made for ti�any isn't it? someone try to trace her, i think.
btw, thanks for the update and pm! i like all your stories.
ejrafany 12 Jan 2014 Hello! Thanks for reading and commenting. I'll try my best to PM you if you commented. No PM - list because of various reason BUT NOT because I want readers to comment. It's just my laziness and to save some time.
It's okay. it.
I understand. I'll always check this for any updates so I can comment on
Keep up the good work author-ssi. Hwaiting!
Lyldew 13 Jan 2014 wow! another great update. You have left several questions in this chapter. As what happened with Soo jung? Who is the person at the end? Beyond that, the Jeti relationship is strong. They have each other to lean on and that hug speaks volumes. Only the description of it made me happy. Oh, I was with the nerves in bloom with the crying baby was happily a fever that is being controlled. The baby is very cute and his relationship with Jessica is very strong. I want Jeti advance! I would also like to know much more, I like the �ash back. XD Well, Thanks for the PM and update XD.
I hope to read you soon! * Thumbs up *
phhu3 13 Jan 2014 Of course I’ll commenting, Hwaa,… I love to think, they’re family, JeTi are the parents and the baby is kaylie They afraid each other, but they never want to speak up…. And, I guess the one who try to called is Fany, am I right?? but I don’t know who is st,.. Btw, thanks for update and for the PM
dyyalya 13 Jan 2014 A year? The caller's been calling for a year? Could it be looking for Ti�any? *cries*
NO ONE CAN TAKE TIFFANY OUT OF JETI, that's like the 1st rule of Jeti!
Thanks for the PM anyway, and hope you have a great day ^^ Reply « Prev Next »
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