The hospital corridor was quiet.
Yoongi stood outside the maternity ward with both hands clasped together. His parents stood beside him, while Mr. and Mrs. Han waited a few steps away.
None of them had been able to relax since Seo-yeon was taken into the delivery room.
Yoongi kept looking at the closed door.
"She'll be fine," his mother said gently.
He nodded, but his worried expression remained.
A few minutes later, a nurse came out.
"Mr. Min?"
Yoongi immediately stepped forward.
"Yes. How is she? Are the babies okay?"
The nurse smiled.
"Both the mother and babies are doing well. Congratulations again."
He released a breath he hadn't realised he was holding.
"Can I see them?"
"Yes, but please allow her some time to rest. We'll let you know when you can all go in."
"Thank you."
The nurse returned inside.
Yoongi turned towards the others, and they exchanged relieved smiles.
"Let's wait until the nurse gives us permission. We can all go in together," Mr. Han suggested.
Everyone agreed.
After waiting for a little longer, the nurse returned and informed them that they could visit Seo-yeon.
They entered the room together.
Seo-yeon was resting on the hospital bed. She looked exhausted, but a small smile appeared when she saw everyone.
"Mom. Dad."
Mrs. Han hurried to her bedside.
"My daughter, how are you feeling?"
"I'm fine, Mom. Just tired."
Her father stood beside her, gently touching her hand.
"You gave us quite a scare."
Seo-yeon smiled weakly.
"I'm sorry, Dad."
"Don't apologise. Just concentrate on getting better."
Yoongi stood beside the bed, looking at her with affection.
"How are you feeling now?"
"Better."
He gently held her hand.
"You scared me so much."
"I know."
He lowered his head and kissed her forehead.
His mother approached the two bassinets nearby and looked inside.
"They're beautiful."
Everyone gathered around to admire the babies.
Yoongi looked at his children, a boy and a girl, sleeping peacefully.
He still found it difficult to believe that they were finally here.
"Can I carry one?" he asked.
A nurse who was nearby showed him how to hold the baby safely. Yoongi carefully lifted his son, supporting his head.
He stared at the tiny face.
"He's so small."
Seo-yeon chuckled.
"Of course. He's a newborn."
Everyone laughed softly.
After holding his son for a while, Yoongi returned him to the bassinet and picked up his daughter.
"Hello, princess," he whispered.
The little girl moved slightly in his arms.
Yoongi smiled.
"Your daddy is here."
His mother watched him with a proud smile.
"You'll make a wonderful father."
Yoongi looked at her.
"I'll try my best."
"You don't have to try alone. We are all here to help."
The families stayed for a while, talking quietly and admiring the babies. Eventually, the nurse reminded them that Seo-yeon needed enough rest.
They all agreed to leave her to recover.
Before leaving, Yoongi bent down and kissed her forehead.
"I'll see you soon."
Seo-yeon nodded.
"Take care of yourself too."
He smiled before following their parents out.
---
Later that evening, the twins began crying.
Seo-yeon slowly opened her eyes and looked towards their bassinets.
"They're hungry," she murmured.
Yoongi, who had been sitting beside her, immediately stood up.
"Should I call the nurse?"
She shook her head.
"No, I can feed them."
He helped her adjust the pillows before carefully bringing the babies closer.
Seo-yeon breastfed them one after the other. Their cries gradually stopped as they settled down to feed.
Yoongi watched quietly, occasionally adjusting the blanket and making sure she was comfortable.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
She nodded.
"Yes. I'm just tired."
"You should sleep when they're done."
"I will."
Once the twins had finished feeding, Yoongi helped her settle them beside her. Their little boy fell asleep first, while his sister moved her tiny hands for a few moments before closing her eyes.
Seo-yeon leaned back against the pillows.
Before long, she was asleep too.
Yoongi looked at the three people beside him.
His wifey and their babies.
A smile spread across his face.
He picked up his phone and opened the camera. He wanted to capture the moment, but he was careful not to show their faces. He took a picture of Seo-yeon sleeping beside the twins, with their faces hidden by the angle and blankets.
He looked at the picture for a moment before opening his social media account.
There were things he wanted to say directly to his fans.
He began typing.
Min Yoongi
My babies arrived today.
I'm happy to announce that my wifey and our babies are doing well. I'm grateful that everything went safely, and I couldn't be happier to have them in my life.
I would love for everyone to stop bashing my wifey. She has done nothing wrong to deserve the insults, threats and hatred she has been receiving. Please stop making her life difficult.
I hope you can accept her and respect her as someone important to me. I understand that not everyone will agree with my decisions, but she's the woman I love, and I'm not going to pretend otherwise.
If it gets to a point where people still cannot accept her and continue making her suffer, I would rather leave showbiz. I can't keep watching the woman I love get hurt every day. Everything that has happened has left me traumatized, and I don't want to continue living like this.
I love you, homies. I hope you will support me.
He read the post twice before publishing it.
Within minutes, notifications began appearing on his screen.
Comments, reposts and messages flooded his account. Some fans congratulated him on the arrival of his children, while others expressed their support for Seo-yeon. There were also people who disagreed with his decision and questioned his words.
Yoongi didn't respond to any of them.
He placed his phone aside and looked at Seo-yeon again.
She was still sleeping peacefully, with the twins beside her.
He gently kissed her forehead before settling into the chair beside her bed.
For the first time in a long while, he felt that he could breathe without constantly worrying about what might happen next.
---
A few weeks later, Seo-yeon was finally discharged from the hospital.
Yoongi made sure everything was ready before bringing her and the twins home. He had prepared the nursery with two separate cribs, baby clothes, blankets and everything they would need.
When Seo-yeon entered the room, she stopped to look around.
"You did all this?"
Yoongi nodded.
"Do you like it?"
She smiled.
"It's beautiful."
"I'm glad."
He helped her sit comfortably before carrying the twins into the nursery.
Their parents visited regularly, especially during the first few weeks. Yoongi also adjusted his schedule as much as possible so he could spend time with Seo-yeon and the babies.
He learned how to change diapers, prepare the things they needed and soothe them when they cried.
Sometimes, he still struggled to understand why one baby would stop crying while the other started. But he was learning.
And Seo-yeon enjoyed watching him figure things out.
---
A few months passed.
Seo-yeon had recovered well, and the twins were growing quickly. Their little cries had become a familiar part of the house, and Yoongi had grown used to waking up at odd hours to check on them.
One evening, he told Seo-yeon that they were going to attend a small family gathering.
She didn't suspect anything unusual.
When they arrived, both families were already there. The twins were dressed in matching outfits, and Seo-yeon wore a simple but elegant dress.
She looked around the room.
"Why didn't you tell me everyone was coming?"
Yoongi smiled.
"I wanted it to be a surprise."
She narrowed her eyes playfully.
"You're acting suspicious."
"Am I?"
"Very."
He laughed and took her hand.
They spent some time with their families. Everyone admired the twins, and Yoongi's mother couldn't seem to put either baby down.
Later, when everyone had gathered in the living room, Yoongi stood up.
"Can I have everyone's attention for a moment?"
The conversations gradually stopped.
Seo-yeon looked at him curiously.
Yoongi turned towards her.
"Seo-yeon, can you come here?"
She stood up and walked towards him.
"What's going on?"
He didn't answer immediately.
Instead, he reached into his pocket and brought out a small velvet box.
Seo-yeon's eyes widened.
"Yoongi..."
He opened the box, revealing a beautiful engagement ring.
Then he slowly went down on one knee.
A surprised gasp escaped her lips.
"From the moment you came into my life, things have never been the same," he began. "We've been through a lot together. There were moments when things became difficult, and there were times when I was afraid of losing you."
He looked up at her.
"But through everything, one thing has remained the same. I love you, Seo-yeon. I love the woman you are, and I love the family we've built together."
Her eyes began to fill with tears.
"I don't want to spend the rest of my life imagining a future without you. I want to wake up beside you, raise our children with you and keep choosing you every single day."
He held out the ring.
"Han Seo-yeon, will you marry me?"
Seo-yeon covered her mouth as tears rolled down her cheeks.
For a few seconds, she couldn't speak.
Then she nodded.
"Yes."
Yoongi smiled.
"Yes?"
She laughed through her tears.
"Yes, Yoongi. I'll marry you."
He slipped the ring onto her finger and stood up, pulling her into his arms.
Everyone applauded.
His mother wiped her eyes, while Mrs. Han hugged her husband happily.
Yoongi kissed Seo-yeon's forehead before gently kissing her lips.
When they pulled apart, she looked at the ring on her finger.
"You really surprised me."
He smiled.
"That was the plan."
She shook her head, still smiling.
"I love you."
"I love you too, wifey."
Their families gathered around them, congratulating the newly engaged couple while the twins slept peacefully nearby.