Chapter 54 - Baby Shopping

It was now Friday and the end of the month and I don't think  that anybody was as happy as me.

School was now in the busy phase of preparing for exams and graduation so I was more tired than usual for we only had a month left.

Minjae and I had become closer over the past week and I was grateful that I had a friend to go through this with.

The time for my first ultrasound was coming up in a week and I still checked my belly everyday incase their was a bump.

Tomorrow is Saturday which is when I should take a picture of stomach to document it.

I had been comparing photos of the previous month to see any growth change but my weight kept fluctuating.

The babies' preference keeps changing so I had to be on my toes if I wanted to have a good filling me.

I haven't seen much of Harin this pass week, I haven't seen much of her any other week to be precise.

My mom and sister did call me together this week to ask about my back and how I was doing and both me and my sister almost slipped up and told her about the incident.

I love my mom and all and believe that we have built a good relationship over the past years but some things and problems of mine are best kept a secret.

Its not like I don't want to tell her about every aspect of my life not leaving a single tiny detail but I just couldn't.

She was old fashioned and a member of the church and cared more about what her church sister's have to say more than anything so telling her about my sex before marriage and getting a child out of it would stop her heart right then and there.

I do tell her some things though but not to the full extent like how was my day, the surface of my feelings and light conversations here and there.

I don't really share secrets with either of my parents for they were both each other's bestfriend and would gossip about everything at night when they lay in bed together and I mean everything.

Enough about that, let me take you to the present where we are now.

Minjae and I have decided to end the week by shopping through gender neutral baby clothes and things that we think he or she might need.

I haven't told him the baby's name as yet for I wanted to at least know the gender before calling it anything also run it by my parents. I wasn't going to call it anything they suggested but it was the thought and effort that counts.

We were at the mall scanning through a baby store and having a good time.

He was really such a good friend and he had made my week so much more fun and so much less dull.

"I don't think I am going to have a big baby," I said as he handed me a giant diaper.

"Oh no this is for me." he said smiling, "just incase I'm too lazy to go to the bathroom at night."

I scrunched up my nose in disgust and he laughed at my reaction booping my nose.

I would have bit his finger If he hadn't moved it so fast, good choice.

"Hey" he said placing the diaper down and holding up a monkey suit, "how about this for when he is born?"

I inspected the the monkey suit liking the style and fabric but not liking the fact that he called my baby "he", "its cute but SHE could possibly be a girl hence why I said gender neutral. Look for some greys, browns pastels and blues because girls and boys can wear blue."

"Okay but what about pink? Girls and boys can wear pink just saying." he shrugged and I hummed. 

I ran my hand through a rack as I walked by, "yeah I didn't say boys cant wear pink but lets not put a gender on the baby just yet until the ultrasound."

He nodded his head yeah as he walked beside me and we had found a middle ground.

Although Minjae was a good friend and good baby clothes shopping buddy he wasn't the child's father and I kind of felt sad by that.

I know its not his fault that he was not here but I just wish that he could have the power of telepathy to know without me having to have to tell him you know?

I sighed as I thought about if this is how the delivery is going to go with just me their with my baby.

Minjae had noticed my shift in mood and had grown concerned, "hey, you oaky? Did I say or do something to offend you? Is it about the gender thing? I hope you know that I completely respect your wishes and it wont happen again.

"No no its just,....Shiwoo. He is not here and this is something i expected to do with the father of my child you know. Don't get me wrong you are great and awesome but, its just doesn't feel the same."

I lowered my head feeling guilty for dragging him along for he was such a good and nice guy which  was hard to find in today's society. 

He placed both his arms on both my shoulders, slightly bending his knee to math my height, "it is okay. Look I get it. This memory will hold sentimental value and it should be with him. I'm sure once he finds out he will do everything that he can to make up for it double-no triple times. Don't be sad and guilty but just enjoy this moment before it becomes a core memory and besides, he doesn't know what he is missing."

I looked up at him and give a warm smile and he did the same.

"Wow what a beautiful couple." said a voice from behind startling me.

I shook Minjee's hands from off me as I turned around to clear up the misunderstanding, "oh no no no no! We are not a couple. Just platonic friends."

"Oh. Well what a shame. We would have given you couples discount."

"No wait! Yes we are a couple, a couple a friends doesn't that count?" I asked nicely trying to score a discount.

"Unfortunately no,  but fortunately for you we do have some items on sale right  this way please."

Minjae and I looked at each other smirking before following her  to a section where a huge pile of baby clothes were displayed.

"Everything here is brand new but last season so they are on sale. Enjoy." she said as she sashayed away gracefully.

"Last season?" I asked holding up a real pair of  Gucci socks, "do these babies think that they are walking the run way?"

"I know right look at this," said Minjae holding up a suit set, "Burberry track suit and it is less than $10. I wish I had the magic to make these bigger."

"I know right. I think we might be in the wrong side of town. Who has designer baby clothes on sale and calls them last season? When I was a baby I doubt I even had enough clothes to last a whole week with out my mom not having to do the laundry." I said as I placed every designer sock and clothes that I like in a cart.

I seemed to have had maybe $200 worth of baby clothes here and they were all designer.

I found some cute shoes that I just had to get a cute little fur coat that was just screaming, "take me!".

I got them in sizes 0-6 months, 6-12 months and toddler size. I even choose close that were obviously specified for a boy or girl for what the heck, it could be either.

I had just received my monthly allowance and was about to spend half of it on my baby but I didn't care.

I made my way up to the cashier with with Minjae in tow holding the basket.

There was another person behind us and she asked us if she cold cut in line in front of us for she was in a rush.

We agreed to let her through and she thanked us being grateful.

It was our turn and he emptied the the contents on the basket smiling to the cashier and smiled back.

"Congratulations! You are our 1000th customer. You're balance will be totally free. It must be your lucky."

"Wait what!?" I shrieked in shock jumping on Minjae, "we won!"

We were both jumping with joy as the cashier smiled with us.

We realized that  we were too close to our linking and broke away coughing.

"So, saving money. Cheers to that." I said as  the lady placed my items into bags. 

"Thank you ma'am" I said beaming taking the bag from her.

Minjae opened the door for me as we both exited the store.

We walked side by side through the mall buzzing with joy at what just happened.

"Hey," I said nudging his shoulder to get his attention, "you seem to be my lucky charm. I might have to keep you around and all to myself."

He laughed at my joke, "yeah right. It was all you honestly. You decided to give the lady the space in the line out of generosity. It was your good heart that attracted good fortune."

I hummed in agreeance, "hmm, I guess so. Well I guess I have to keep me all to myself."

We both laughed as we walked towards his car for he decided to drove today since he said he had gotten enough exercise for the month.

He took the bags from me and placed them in the back seat coming to open my door for me.

Such a gentleman.

"Hey bestie," I said as I applied lip balm, "wanna come to my house? I want to make you dinner."

He eyed me weirdly for a second taking his eyes off the road, "umm is this a secret strategy? Do you lure handsome men to your house and cook them to stay young forever?"

I chuckled at his nonsense and decided to play along, "Oh no, you have figured it out. You need not worry dear for yes I only eat handsome and you do not fit the criteria."

We both made eye contact and laughed as he drove home.

I was really happy and this is the most genuine happiness I have ever felt in 4 years.

I wish I had actually made friends with him the first time 4 years ago.