When he thought back, he must have felt lonely sometimes, if not every day.
But even that loneliness became blunt as he got older.
He didnât even know if he couldnât afford to live in a feeling of loneliness.
Tamon took a deep breath and looked at Asha, who was sleeping. The soft breath that went in and came out was so precious and sweet.
Ashaâs warmth in his arms always made him hot.
It wasnât just the body heat. It was the primordial power that made his soul and life blaze brightly.
âMy Asha.â
His only engraver.
The one and only perfect person in the world who gave each otherâs hearts a name.
âMy sea.â
His heart, which had been missing one piece, was filled with seawater called Asha.
She filled him with waves and suppleness, and that full satisfaction made him happy.
Happy.
Happy!
Tamon smiled involuntarily and gave strength to his arms, which were holding Asha.
His unreasonable obsession and possessiveness enveloped Asha like a vine.
Without knowing his dark and gloomy heart, she was as lovely as she fell asleep in his arms.
Tamon tried to relax his strength and kissed her soft forehead and cheeks.
He felt sorry seeing Ashaâs cheeks had become thin because of the unexplained deterioration of her condition.
Seeing her sick was more painful than he thought.
For Ashaâs existence was so precious and great within him, he was ecstatic at every moment, but was also nervous.
âI hope you donât get hurt, donât get sick, donât suffer.â
May all the happiness of the world surround herâŠ
Tamon swept down Ashaâs slender back, praying as he had never prayed before.
Perhaps, he felt once again that there was no one more precious than this.
***
âAre you okay?â
Tamon asked, clasping Ashaâs cold hand.
Their carriage entered Monsteinâs entrance, and soon, Tamonâs men, who had already been sent to find the inn, would lead them.
Asha grabbed Tamonâs hands, loosening her fists that had been clenched all the way to Monstein. Her nervousness made her stomach churn more, but her heart was beating so wildly that she couldnât afford to complain about her pain.
She looked at Tamon quietly with a smile on her pale face. Her mind was complicated as she looked into his eyes, full of concern.
âShould I tell him in advance? Maybe Iâm pregnant.â
But it wasnât certain, so she couldnât open her mouth easily. If she wasnât, it would be unnecessary excitement. Whether thatâs positive excitement or not.
Asha took a deep breath and clasped Tamonâs hands tightly. Tamon smiled a little, as if to ease her worries, and kissed the back of her hand, which was holding him tightly.
âOnce I see a doctor and know for sure, then weâll talk.â
Just then, a view of the city was revealed out of the carriage window.
Thump. Thump.
Ashaâs heart pounded non-stop loudly.
***
âCongratulations. Youâre pregnant.â
In spite of all the hardships until she reached Monstein, the doctor gave her an affirmation plainly and simply.
At the doctorâs words, Asha looked back at Anna with a pale face.
âOh my god!â
Unable to contain her excitement, Anna jumped up and covered her mouth.
After breathing heavily for a moment, Anna hugged Asha.
She wasnât really sure if this was something to celebrate.
But Anna muttered her words of congratulations powerfully for Asha and for the newly conceived young life.
Her friend who had lost all of her loved ones.
Of course, there was Tamon Krasis, who was as strong and loved as her family, by Ashaâs side, but it must have been significant for Asha to have a new blood.
âReally, a babyâŠâ
Although she had clearly prepared in advance, Ashaâs voice was trembling.
It was rare for her to be so surprised, so Anna was able to guess just how much Asha was at a loss now.
Anna gave more strength to her hand holding Asha.
âEverything will be fine.â
âMy friend, my queen.â
âI know that you will always shine in any circumstance, in any environment.â
âItâs all⊠itâs all fine, right?â
Unlike Asha, who was rigid, Annaâs voice swallowed up her tears.
âSheâs calm, but why is my heart racing like this?â
Anna tightened her nose and grinned, clenching her teeth.
Asha, who was facing Anna, slowly raised her hand and gently stroked her flat stomach.
âReallyâŠthereâs a baby in here?â
They said if you are too surprised, youâll lose your sense of reality.
Of course, even though she had already been prepared from last night, her head was dazed.
Asha stroked her unfamiliar belly with her trembling fingers.
She couldnât believe it at all, but she was strangely out of breath.
âMy child. Yes, my childâŠâ
Unfamiliar emotions surged. It was a different kind of unfamiliar than when she accepted Tamonâs love that poured like a waterfall.
She was dizzy, confused, and out of breath.
Her complex mind was chaotically unfolding her own life that would be changed by the birth of her child, but none of it was engraved in her mind.
In fact, she didnât even dare to guess. She could not imagine the changes that would happen to her by having a child, and the future that would be different with those changes.
Because it was clear that it would be more than anything she could imagine.
âAh.â
Tamon.
Asha glanced through the closed door.
There was Tamon beyond that door.
She forced Tamon to stand outside because she wanted to be sure first.
Not knowing what was going on, Tamon was pushed out by her and stood guard outside, so it would have been quite absurd.
Even though she was confused, Ashaâs face was bright.
âThe examination will be done again in 3 months. In the early stages, the miscarriage rate is high, so you need to be very careful. Are you traveling? If thatâs the case, you need to be more careful.â
The doctor calmly gave instructions to Anna, who was excited.
He also said morning sickness was just the beginning.
Asha grabbed her dizzying head and engraved the doctorâs words as best as she could.
âIâll recommend some herbal teas that are good for calming. Donât worry too much. Tea is good. If you take it easy, you will feel better soon.â
The doctor prescribed safe and mild medicines for pregnant women to take.
Most of the prescriptions were tea.
She got up from her seat and said she shouldnât drink too much of these things.
As soon as the doctor left, Tamon came in.
Tamon, approaching with long legs, knelt down on one knee, and looked up at Asha, who was looking at him with a mysterious expression.
âWhy do you look like that? You kicked me out, and what kind of secret conversation did you have with the doctor?â
A rough but friendly hand grabbed her cheek.
Asha breathed slowly and deeply, resting her cheek on Tamonâs hand.
âTamon.â
âYes?â
âI have something to tell you.â
Tamonâs forehead wrinkled at Ashaâs serious expression.
âWhatâs with such a serious face?â
Asha glanced at Anna.
Anna nodded her head and quietly left the room.
In the room, Asha was left alone with Tamon.
A strange silence surrounded the two of them.
âWhatâs the matter? No way⊠donât tell me something is seriously wrong.â
Tamon asked nervously at the unusual air current. Anxiety hung in the red eyes that were as bright as jewels. As soon as he thought he was going to run out of breath, Asha calmly opened her mouth.
âHere..â
Asha said, putting Tamonâs hand on her flat stomach.
âI have a child.â
When the main topic came out, Tamonâs breath had already stopped.
***
âThe carriage! Yeah, I should change the carriage first. No. No! I need to buy a mansion near here, and stay here until Asha stabilizes.â
ââŠTamon.â
âSize, Siege! Go out and get a home dealer! Get someone who can sell the best home, come on!â
âTamon, calm down.â
Asha expressed displeasure at Tamonâs rising voice and begged.
It had been like this the whole time Tamon heard that Asha was pregnant.
He paced around the room as if he couldnât calm down even at Ashaâs call, and he ruffled his messy hair again and again.
âIâm going crazy! I have to find a resident doctor tooâŠDamn it! What should I do? By the way, are you okay to walk? What if you accidentally fall?â
Unable to sit or stand, Tamon hovered around Asha incessantly.
It was very strange to see Tamon looking nervous, unable to do this or that.
He was always relaxed and ill-tempered, but now he was like a bubble that would burst with the slightest touch.
âŠ.Interesting.
Asha observed such Tamon with her curious eyes.
She, too, had been confused just a few hours before, and her mind sank in a strange way when she saw Tamon making more fuss than she was.
Even Tamon lost his mind the moment he heard they had a child.
She could believe this man would react like this.
The ripple effect of that single sentence, âWe have a child,â seemed to be enormous. Fortunately, Tamonâs stunned state lasted less than five minutes. The first thing he did when he came to his senses immediately was to hug Asha. He silently embraced Asha with his big arms and big hands.
He didnât say a word, just hugged her, but it was as if his voice could be heard from his heart.
âHeâs trembling.â
A trembling sigh erupted, and short kisses poured nonstop. On Ashaâs hair, cheeks, neck, and nose.
âTell me I didnât hear it wrong.â
Those were the first words he spoke after a while.
âPlease tell me with your lips and your voice that I didnât hear you wrong.â
Asha gladly spoke again in a clear voice for Tamon.
âYou and I have a child.â
Tamon closed his eyes and held his breath for a while, then opened his eyes.
Then he went out in great retaliation, but heard the sound of something breaking.
When he returned, his forehead was red, but the wise Asha pretended not to know.