The Secret Pregnancy
A small town in Gyeongju Province – Yeonjun’s new home
Yeonjun walks slowly along a quiet road lined with cherry blossoms, wearing an oversized coat. His hand is gently resting on the small but growing bump beneath his hoodie.
Yeonjun
(thinking):
“This place is quiet… peaceful… No one knows me here. No cameras. No reporters. No Soobin."
A small apartment key jingles in his hand as he enters the building. A kind elderly landlady greets him.
landlady
“You’re the boy who moved in from Seoul, right? Alone?”
Yeonjun
(smiling politely, bowing) “Yes, ma’am. Just me… and my baby.”
landlady
“Oh? Your baby?” (surprised)
Yeonjun
(softly) “I’m pregnant.”
landlady
(pauses, then warmly) “Well… You’re brave, sweetheart. Come to me if you ever need anything, alright?”
Later that night, in Yeonjun’s apartment
He sets up baby clothes on a futon and unpacks a small journal. He opens to a blank page.
Yeonjun
📖 Yeonjun’s Pregnancy Journal:
> “Week 10.
I still get morning sickness… but I’m managing.
Sometimes I dream of Soobin holding my hand at the doctor’s office.
Then I wake up.
And it’s just me.
But… it’s okay.
I’ll be strong.
For this little one.”
He rests the pen down and caresses his bump gently.
Yeonjun
(softly) “We don’t need anyone, right baby? Just you and me.”
Phone Call – Jimin and Yeonjun
Jimin
“How’s my grandbaby? Are you eating enough?”
Yeonjun
(smiling through the phone) “Omma… I’m fine. Tired. But the nausea is less now.”
Jimin
“Don’t forget your vitamins, huh? And did you go for the checkup this week?”
Yeonjun
“Yes, alone.😔 The doctor was kind.😊”
Jimin
“You know… you don’t have to do this alone.” 😞
Yeonjun
(quiet) “I do, Omma… because if Soobin finds out, he might come back. And if he comes back, he’ll feel forced.”
Yeonjun
“I’d rather him live freely… than resent me or this child.”
Jimin doesn’t reply for a moment.
Jimin
“…You’re stronger than I ever was, Baby. I’m proud of you.”
Local Clinic – Monthly Checkup
Yeonjun lies back nervously as the doctor applies gel to his small bump.
Doctor
“Everything looks healthy. Would you like to hear the heartbeat?”
Yeonjun nods. The sound of a fast, steady thumping fills the room.
Yeonjun
(eyes watering) “That’s… that’s my baby…”
Doctor
(smiling) “Yes. You’re doing a wonderful job.”
Yeonjun lies on his side, rubbing his belly. A single tear rolls down his cheek.
Yeonjun
(whispers) “You’ll be born into a world where Daddy doesn’t know you exist.
But I’ll love you enough for both of us.”
📍 Meanwhile, back in Seoul…
Soobin
(staring at the moon):
“Why did you leave me, Yeonjun? What happened…?”
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