A/N: I know I said Sunday, but i did have family unexpectedly come visit and stay with us so please forgive the delay. I hope you enjoy the chapter and as always please leave any feedback. Hope ya'll like it.
Warnings:Anxiety, unexpected pregnancy, PTSD, lmk if i missed any
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“Yes ladies and gentlemen, you heard it here first. One of Hollywood's biggest bachelors is officially off the market and, according to sources, has been for a while. After hours of speculation since the announcement made last night it has now been revealed that the identity of the mystery woman who won actor Park Seonghwa's heart is no other than his longtime assistant known by many of his fans as Y/N. Remember to stay tuned as the details come in throughout the week as well as for more gossip about Hollywood's biggest stars-,” the stream cuts off as soon as Rhea turns to face the pair lawyers, his publicist and agency manager present as well. Seonghwa feels sick to his stomach as much, if not more, than Y/N as his agency manager pinches the bridge of his nose, taking a deep breath before speaking. “Before I begin to question how this got leaked in the first place. Can we first start with all the rules that have been broken. We have a strict no dating talent rule when it comes to our associates and not only have you two done exactly that but now you're playing house too according to the secret items tabloid being threatened over our heads,” the manager says to Seonghwa his throat going dry, “In all honesty I should be releasing both of you today for a breach of contracts but considering you guys are too good at your respective jobs I don't want to bother looking for mediocre replacements I've already lost 2 actors and one singer due to scandals beyond repair over the years and i'm still dealing with repercussions to this day I don't need another one. And you,” he turns to Y/N, “Hiding a whole child from us when you know how time consuming the role and your new offered role are is risky. Although you aren't breaking any rules, your actions do reflect the kind of employee you are to your employer and could severely affect the results of your promotion. I hope you realize that. As for the rest of you, I want this fixed and find out who leaked this information to the press before the world premiere and press tour of Dreamers or so help me all of you are done.” he gets up exiting the conference room.
They all turn to find Rhea flipping him off after the door slams causing everyone except Julie to gasp shocked by her actions, “Oh please you guys act as if you don't even know me it's embarrassing,” she rolls her eyes taking a seat, “In all seriousness though how are we going to fix this,” she says before handing the small waste bin to Y/N who stared at her with a confused expression, “Oh trust me you're gonna need it in 3..2..1,” and as if on cue she turned her chair before releasing her breakfast into the bin, Rhea holding her hair up as Julie grabbed a cup of water from the dispenser, “there you go. Now please tell me this is due to nerves and not the alternative because if it is then we'll really all be dead,” she turned to Seonghwa who could only look at her with guilty eyes.
“We don't know that's what we were trying to find out when we got called but if it is I take full responsibility for it and will take full blame. I'll say I coerced her and hid it behind your guys’ back. The only reason we're in this mess in the first place is because of me and none of you deserve to lose your livelihoods over me,” Seonghwa admitted.
“Look as much as we may value your valor and selflessness Seonghwa we also enabled it we're all to blame. Even then contracts or not you can't mess with human nature. I'm sure you two aren't the first to do this in the industry and you most definitely will not be the last we'll figure it out little by little,” Rhea reassured them as she rubbed circles on Y/N's back as she took deep breaths, “First things first we find out the cause to your puking spells,” she turns to Y/N as she takes a reluctant deep breath.
Y/N paced back and forth across Seonghwa's trailer as they all waited patiently for the results |. As she turned she quietly to go around again she fought with her inner monologue. “I can't be pregnant, we can't, we used protection, but then his birthday and the beach, god why did i have to be so stupid, but we would have known by now, but i didn't have morning sickness with Elijah so maybe it is just food poisoning but they say that morning sickness depends on the sperm, then if that's the case he sick for that, but then you let him, oh my god i'm beginning to act hormonal, why am I acting like a teen again i'm a grown a-,” she's interrupted by Seonghwa who was now standing in front of her cupping her face. Her eyes widen as she comes to realize he had been trying to get her attention. She sighs the stress beginning to settle in her head and showing in her eyes instead tears welling in her eyes absent mindedly putting a hand over her uterus. Reading her expression he rubs a gentle thumb over her cheek before pulling her close, resting her head over hers rubbing circles on her back.
“You don't have to say anything right now, just listen to me. Whatever that test says I'll be by your side regardless and although I would want more than anything to have a little one of our own and make Elijah a big brother I only want it if you do and when you're ready and if that's not what you want that's okay too. At the end of the day you choose and I'll be there to support you,” Seonghwa finishes kissing the top of her head.
With that the tears begin to flow staining his hoodie. “You got a whole village to back you up this time,” Rhea pipes up, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. Julia gets up to join them in a group hug agreeing. Y/N wipes her tears, sighing happily looking at part of her new village that she had gained since living in LA. Rhea was right even before Elijah was well known news they had always had her back through thick and thin even more so after. She nodded softly, mouthing a silent thank you. She leans against them as the timer rings, the 4 of them turning towards the phone and test laying on the counter. “Do you want me to check for you?” Rhea asks. Y/N shakes her head pulling away from Seonghwa to check. She takes a deep breath picking up the test seeing the two lines present as ever on both tests. She turns to Seonghwa hands softly shaking a bittersweet feeling overcoming her. A mix of excitement of the future and dread from their current predicament. She chokes back a mix of tears and a laugh. “Really?” Seonghwa asks as she only nods in response, causing to envelop her in a tight hug as she smiles in his embrace nestling her head in the crook of his neck. For a short moment it's only those 4 in their own little bubble.
“I'm supposing your reaction means you're | keeping it?” Julie asks cautiously.
“Most likely but it's still all so quick and with everything going on and Elijah,” Y/N rambles.
“Take your time but for now think of you and your family and let us deal with the rest,” Rhea reassures.
“I can't ask you guys to take all that on,” Y/N shakes her head.
“You have enough to worry about, please,” a vulnerable side of Rhea that is rarely shown appearing, “I promise we'll be here when you're ready.”
“Now both of you shoo and go home we'll get to the bottom of this and present a game plan to you later,” said Julie rushing them out before returning, “We have our work cut out for us,” she sighs, turning to face Rhea.
“That we do,” Rhea nods.
Curious on their predicament they decide to go to the doctor wanting a bit more clarity. The nurse walked into the room bringing out the results, “Your tests we're correct you guys are expecting. Congratulations mom and dad to be. All that's left is to find out how far along you are and you'll be on your way until you can see your own doctor which will be in 2 days so if mom you don't mind laying back for me and lifting your shirt bit,” the nurse explained. Seonghwa sensing Y/N's nerves gave her hand a gentle squeeze of reassurance reminding her of their agreement. “If you want we can wait till your appointment no big deal, give you time to think,” he explains.
“No it's ok it's just been awhile,” Y/N says taking a deep breath.
“Nerves are perfectly normal, planned or unplanned, take your time dear,” the nurse reassures.
Y/N lays back giving the nurse a small nod to proceed after lifting her shirt. “Jelly is a bit cold so bear with me,” the nurse explains before proceeding.
~7 years ago~
“And there they are I would say you're about 17 weeks so about 4 months. Let's see if we can get a heartbeat,” the nurse says, turning on the sound, the baby's heartbeat strong and prominent, “perfectly healthy baby, did you want to know the gender, sweetie?” the nurse asked, turning to Y/N.
“No, I'm ok, I don't plan on keeping it. I'm giving it up for adoption and moving on,” Y/N replies with hesitation in her voice her face turned away from the doppler machine not wanting to see it in fear of getting attached, “They'll be better off with someone better suited to be a mother than me,” she sighs taking the towel from the nurse wiping her belly, “Thank you though I appreciate.”
“If you change your mind there are plenty of resources made to help you and your child just let us know,” the nurse explains finishing her chart.
~Present Day~
“There’s the little one, definitely looks like they're getting dad's height but even then i'd estimate you're about 10 weeks out. Let's see if we can get a heartbeat,” the nurse states adjusting the machine, “Here we go sounds strong you guys have a perfectly healthy baby according to your tests,”she beams. The nurse helps her wipe her belly before letting her get up. “Just follow through with your doctor so you guys can begin to discuss birthing plans that work best for you.”
The pair nod, taking the papers as they follow the nurse through the clinic towards the exit thanking her before making their way home. Pulling into the driveway of Y/N's house Seonghwa parks his car taking a deep breath, “I guess we should discuss a plan at least of some sort regardless of the outcome,” he suggests.
“We should, I forgot how much goes into it considering last time I was in straight up fight mode,” Y/N nodded softly, “Are you sure you're okay with having a kid and a baby around. I mean I get Elijah is older but a baby I mean your career is really starting to take off now and a baby takes up a lot of time an-,” she's cut off by him holding her hand.
“Hey we'll figure it out as we go okay. I'm not gonna say i have it all planned but I will say i'm willing to take this challenge on and this risk if you are. We're a team and even the its you who comes first not me you carry the biggest weight both metaphorically and physically. We'll start small, what's our timeline in just chapters we can always discuss details in the days and weeks that come. We have 30 weeks give or take,” he suggests.
“Well first I guess is telling Elijah and then I guess choosing one roof to live under,” she ponders.
“There's a start,” he nods, smiling softly.
The pair headed inside, continuing their conversation, waiting till the boy returned with his adopted grandma from their excursion. As the days went by work was still tense but either his home or hers became their safe haven as they discussed their future and planned while enjoying the moments with just the 3 or 4 of them deciding to reveal the news to everyone either when she started showing or after the third trimester in case of any complications. Seonghwa spent more time away than he liked due to the premiere of his latest project nearing as well as working a contingency with Rhea, Julie, and San, not wanting to stress Y/N any further. Y/N, on the other hand, continued to burn the letters with no return address, claiming to be her parents, believing it to be some cruel joke. When the letters ceased, she believed her suspicions had been confirmed only for her to be proven wrong in the worst way possible.
