Saga threw the documents he had been carrying onto the sofa roughly. He flopped onto the sofa, flinging his fingers through his hair in frustration. Shortly after, Areum came with a glass of water and offered it to Saga.

"Drink first," Areum said cautiously.

"Thank you," Saga said briefly, taking the glass from Areum.

Saga gulped down the water and placed the empty glass on the table. Areum sat next to Saga, unsure of how to comfort him. It was the first time she had seen Saga so disappointed after failing to secure a tender. The company from China had won the bid, and Areum knew that this tender was significant, and Saga had set his sights on it.

Slowly and hesitantly, Areum reached for Saga's hand. This action made the hand owner look at Areum, confused and surprised. "Failing once isn't a big deal, right?" Areum said carefully.

"Huh?"

"Yeah, failing once is not something to regret. Can't it be a learning opportunity for us in the future? We still have a lot of shortcomings. I've noted down all the strengths of the other party that won this tender. Can't we try implementing them in our future tender proposals?" Areum encouraged Saga.

Hearing Areum's words, Saga fell silent. As far as he could remember, this was the first time he had brought Areum on such a long business trip, chasing after a significant tender. If he had failed like this with Junsu, they would probably be in a bar now, drinking to relieve stress. But now, Saga found comfort in Areum's calming words.

"Saga, stop looking at me like that! Aren't I right? I'm scared too, you know," Areum whispered at the end of her sentence.

Saga chuckled softly upon hearing Areum's words. He shook his head slightly and pulled Areum into an embrace. Taking a deep and heavy breath, Saga released his current anxiety.

"Now, I'm the one who's scared," he admitted.

"Scared of what? Is Appa going to be angry if we fail to get the tender?" Areum asked, releasing herself from Saga's embrace.

Saga looked at Areum and laughed softly, shaking his head. "No! Appa will never be angry just because of something like this. There's something else that I'm afraid of," Saga replied.

"What?" Areum looked at Saga with her innocent face.

Saga looked at Areum and smiled again. He pulled Areum back into his warm embrace. Saga wanted to rely on his wife, who had been so random and funny lately.

"I'm afraid I can't be separated from you if you always act like this."

Since there was nothing left for Areum and Saga to do in Japan, they decided to return home this afternoon. Areum was packing their belongings along with Saga's.

"Yeah, I understand, Appa. I'm with Areum now. Junsu isn't coming along."

"Okay."

Saga then ended the call with his father and looked at Areum, who was putting some clothes they brought into the suitcase.

"What did Appa say? Is he angry?" Areum asked, curious about their father-in-law's response to their failure.

"As I said, Appa won't be angry just because of something trivial like this," Saga replied.

"What's his response then?"

"Nothing much."

"Thank goodness. Oh, by the way, what time is our flight? Won't we be late if we don't leave now?" Areum asked, closing the suitcase and looking at Saga.

"How about we go the day after tomorrow?" Saga suggested.

Areum furrowed her brows in confusion. "Why?" she asked.

Saga, who was sitting on the bed, scooted closer to Areum. He pulled his wife to sit on the bed as well. With a puzzled expression, Areum continued to look at Saga. "Let's go on our honeymoon first," Saga suddenly said.

"What? Honeymoon?" Areum asked loudly, surprised.

"What is this? Why is it becoming like this? The honeymoon was not part of my and Saga's plans before?" Areum thought, bewildered.

Saga, on the other hand, smiled mysteriously. He approached and whispered something to Areum. Areum's eyes widened, looking at Saga with disbelief.
***

"I heard Saga and Areum are in Japan?" Mrs. Min asked.

"Yes, they are on a business trip," Mr. Min replied, reading the newspaper in the living room.

Mrs. Min then placed a slice of pear in front of her husband. "It's unusual to bring Areum. Usually, she always brings Junsu," Mrs. Min commented.

Mr. Min folded his newspaper and looked at his wife. Mr. Min then picked up a piece of pear and took a bite. "Maybe it's also their honeymoon," he casually said.

"Really? Wow, I hope we can have grandchildren this time," Mrs. Min said, suddenly enthusiastic.

"I also hope so," Mr. Min replied.

Tae Jun, who had just entered the living room, furrowed his brows. He then sat on one of the sofas near his mother. "Hoping for what?" Tae Jun asked.

Mrs. Min looked at Tae Jun and smiled. "Hoping that Saga and Areum will have children soon. They're on their honeymoon in Japan now," Mrs. Min explained without being asked.

"Honeymoon?" Tae Jun asked incredulously.

"Yes." Mrs. Min nodded enthusiastically, affirming Tae Jun's question.

"After your brother has children, it's your turn to get married," Mr. Min said suddenly.

Tae Jun and Mrs. Min looked at the head of the family with different facial expressions.

. "Why wait for Saga to have children? If there's a potential woman, it's okay for you to get married now," Mrs. Min said.

"Eomma," Tae Jun said in disbelief upon hearing his mother's words.

"It's true. You should have been married by now. Isn't there a woman you like or at least close to you? Aren't you old enough to get married?" Mr. Min added, poking a piece of pear and taking a bite.

"Woman?" Tae Jun muttered, asking.

"Yes, a woman you like or at least close to you. Isn't it about time for you to get married?" Mrs. Min said, rubbing her son's shoulder gently.

"Is what my father said true? Is Daehan Group mine? Aren't you worried that I would think Saga is trying to take my position?" Tae Jun thought.

"Saga won't take your position, dear. He came to help you from the beginning, to be your right-hand man while you focus on your own company. He also has no desire to take your position," Mrs. Min reassured.

"If you think so badly of your brother. You're really out of line, Tae. I've never taught you anything bad like that," Mr. Min added.

Tae Jun remained silent, thinking about his parents' words. "Marrying a woman I like?" he said softly.

"It would be complicated if I could marry her. Would you be able to give me advice calmly like you are now if I were to marry her?"
***