In This Life, I Will Be The Lord

I was at a loss for words for a moment.

Really, thick drops of tears were dripping down Perez's cheeks.

To be honest, I was really surprised.

I thought Perez would be surprised if he found out that I was pregnant, but I never imagined that he would start crying out of nowhere.

"That... why are you crying?"

Even as I struggled to find what to say, Perez continued to shed tears.

The only thing that moved on the face where the expression disappeared as if it had hardened was tears flowing.

'It must be very complicated.'

I could guess it to some extent without having to say it.

With such Perez in front of me, all I could do was wipe away the flowing tears.

"Perez."

At my call, Perez's eyes, full of water, blinked once.

"I won't tell you not to cry."

In the meantime, another drop of tears dripped down and wet my fingers.

"Because it must be tears of joy. Right?"

Perez's long black eyelashes trembled one more time.

"Ha."

As if exhaling the breath that had stopped, Perez smiled with a short sigh.

Then he slowly buried his face in my lap.

"You're really too much for me, Tia."

A low voice mumbled and was buried at the hem of my dress.

"I, I'll do my best."

How many times do you say that?

A chuckle came out.

I said softly, stroking his fine black hair.

"I know. I'm sure you are."

"You know? How?"

"Because you are that kind of person."

Perez raised his bowed head and looked up at me.

The unfamiliar and still wet eyes are also pretty.

"I didn't know until now, but you are a crybaby."

Perez laughed at my playful tone.

His stiff shoulders, which had been so stiff, also loosened.

I took Perez's hand again, put it on my stomach, and asked as if squealing.

"So, what do you think? Can you feel it?"

"...Yes."

I could feel the movement of his fingertips with hard calluses through the thin fabric.

It was a very careful touch.

"It's very small, but I can feel it."

The sharp eyes that said so were folded into a fine shape.

"Very brave, here you are."

My heart began to pound again at what Perez said affectionately.

It was because I had already confirmed that I was pregnant, and even though I had suffered morning sickness, I didn't realize it.

However, when Perez said that he felt the energy of the child, I felt relieved that I had been confirmed once again.

"Yeah. I don't know anything else, but if she resembles you and me, she'll be brave."

Perez didn't answer.

He was still staring at my lower abdomen.

He was really surprised.

To see a child-like guy who was always seen with a confident face, saw such a strange thing.

"It feels very strange, doesn't it?"

Somehow, there was a mixture of giggling laughter.

"Actually, I'm still like that, too. But let's do our best. Let's be a good mother and father to this child, Perez."

"Dad..."

Perez muttered blankly.

As expected, Perez has never spoken the word 'dad' out in his life.

It was sad to see Perez like that, but it was also cute.

I grabbed his arm, who was still on his knees, and raised him up.

"How long are you going to be like that? Sit here."

The big body moved smoothly as I led it.

I was going to let him sit next to me and take a rest, who must have been surprised a lot.

But all of a sudden, my body popped up.

"Perez!"

When on earth did Perez come to his senses, he hugged me and sat me on his lap without any signs of difficulty.

Eventually, I was able to sit face to face with Perez just about a span away.

The red sunset light came in through the large window.

Deep-shaded eyes were looking at me.

I looked at him as if possessed and said.

"I'm serious, I want my child to look like you."

"Me?"

"Yeah. You are very pretty."

Perez, who blinked wide at my words, shook his head with a small smile.

"I want she to be like you, Tia."

"Why?"

"If she resemble you."

Perez said affectionately, sweeping over my bangs that flowed down.

"Because you're the most beautiful thing in the world."

"What, what suddenly?"

I glanced at Perez, who suddenly said sweet things, but I couldn't find any playfulness in his calm smile.

He truly thinks so.

My stomach was ticklish and full.

I approached him slowly, pinched Perez's ear and kissed him.

"You don't have to seduce me like that. I've already fallen for you."

Instead of answering, our lips met and smiled.

Perez dug into it as if he had been waiting.

The kiss grew deeper and deeper.

It was as if the shared breath and body temperature were binding us together more tightly.

"Ha."

After a long, non-stop kiss, we put our foreheads together and took a breath.

"Pheu".

Then, I suddenly burst into laughter.

"...Why?"

"Hmm. It's so funny. What do you mean Marry Blue?"

"Please forget that."

Perez's face turned red.

And Perez, who is shy, I always wants to tease him more.

"What were you going to do if I really said I wouldn't get married? What if my love for you has cooled down?"

"Then..."

Perez's face became serious.

I could see a number of thoughts running through his mind quickly.

It seemed very disturbing that he opened his mouth as if to say something, and then closed it immediately.

Hmm, let's make fun of him a little more.

I said to myself, half hiding my mischievous smile.

"Oh, that's a big deal. So, what if another guy says he likes me?"

I thought Perez would be very disturbed again.

But this time, his reaction was different.

His slightly frowned forehead was straightened out.

"If that kind person appears, it will surely be..."

Where did the disturbed person go, leaving only Perez smiling by pulling the corners of his mouth.

It was a chilling smile as if the ambient temperature had dropped several degrees.

"It's not good for prenatal care, so I won't tell you."

"Y- yeah, I see."

I was just trying to joke around. I felt like I had a beehive at the end of the stick I was poking for fun.

Perez, who was smiling with a strange face, buried his face in my arms.

"Don't worry about that, Tia. Because that will never happen."

Perez said, hugging me tighter.

Are you saying it won't exist or will you get rid of it?

I wanted to ask more questions, but I decided to move on.

Because no one can dig into the relationship between me and Perez.

Even if it's in a completely different world. At least that won't happen in this life.

"Yes, yes."

I stroked the back of Perez's head as if patting a big, fool dog.

"Tia."

"Yes?"

"Thank you."

What kind of face does Perez have now?

With that thought in mind, I also hugged Perez.

"Me too."

It was a little different from my plan to deliver news at an intimate and romantic place, but maybe this is more suitable for us.

I couldn't stop laughing at the feeling of fullness that everything seemed perfect.

"...Ukh!"

Until Perez vomits again.

***

In the end, Perez was diagnosed with 'surrogate morning sickness'.

I was very embarrassed because I didn't even know there was such a thing, but Perez was different.

As if a little embarrassed, he opened his eyes wide and spoke immediately.

'I'm glad there's at least something I can do for you.'

Maybe I've caught a man like no other in the real world.

Fortunately, the medicine I took for morning sickness was also effective for Perez.

It's been a while since I took the medicine, so I don't have to turn yellow or vomit in front of food.

I thought it was a relief because I knew how desperate morning sickness was.

However.

'Will it be a relief?'

I took off my eyes that were staring at the glass of water and looked around.

"The food is especially delicious today."

"Your Majesty, why do you only eat bread. You don't eat meat."

"Oh, I am fine. I'm not feeling well. Eat a lot, Lord Gallahan."

Should we just have dinner together as planned?

A late regret came.

At that moment, a familiar voice spoke to me from the seat next to me.

"Tia, what are you thinking so deeply about?"

"Oh, Grandpa."

I moved my still hand and cut the steak.

"No, I was just thinking about getting ready for the wedding."

"Didn't you wear all the dresses for the last time today?"

Shananet, who was a few seats away, asked.

"Yes that's right. It's really over now."

"I can't believe my daughter is getting married."

My father, who was talking to Perez, who was sitting next to me, said in a gloomy voice.

"It feels like yesterday when Tia was born and she first held me in my arms."

At that moment, I and Perez exchanged glances silently.

It was Perez's opinion to have dinner with my family instead of having a date alone today.

To be exact, it was because of the saying, 'Shouldn't we tell everyone directly before the wedding?'

I also agreed.

And despite the fact that today is the right time for even Perez to gather in one place.

"Hmm."

Still, I'm nervous to put it out of my mouth.

Perez held my hand without saying a word.

Yeah, I can do it.

"Hey, there's something I want to tell everyone."

Everyone's eyes were focused on me.

A kind-faced grandfather, a wet-eyed father as I recalled my childhood, an expressionless but friendly Shananet, and even twins with curious faces.

I swallowed once and opened my mouth.

"I am pregnant."

Kkiik.

The knife my father was holding scratched the plate long and let out a sharp scream.

T/N: I've been busy lately, so the update might take a little longer.