The alarm went off at 3 in the morning.
I slowly and quietly got off the bed, slip on my pants and shirt.
I took the car keys by the door and went down to the basement for my car.
The drive for the wet market was refreshing.
No traffic. No blinding sunlight. I turned up my radio and sang along the first song I heard.
As soon I as I arrived at the market. I roam the place, getting everything that I need.
"Ahjumma.. how much for the Abalone?"
"25,000 won a kilo."
"Wow. Is it fresh?"
"Of course! Just arrived from the bay few minutes ago."
"Great! Can I have 1kilo?"
After getting all I need I head back home. Satisfied with my purchases. I looked at my watched and cursed.
*I was gone that long??"
I headed to the kitchen and started to prepare my dish. Chopped the green onions and garlic..
I chopped the carrots and then rinsed the rice.
I took some cold water and soaked it.
*I'll get back at you after an hour.*
I took out the abalone and I scrubbed the tops and sides of it, then I gently and firmly pry them out with a spoon.
*Oh yeah... I have to remove the intestines and the tips, too.*
After cleaning them I rinsed it again with running water. I took my soaked rice and strained it.
I then started to look for a thick bottom pot.
As soon as I found the pot, I placed it at medium heat then add the sesame oil and garlic and stir with a wooden spoon.
I looked at the pot and satisfied on how its turning out.
I added the rice and stirred it until it turned translucent then I added the chopped abalone and water.
After adding the rest of the ingredients I ler it simmer for a few more minutes.
I started cleaning the kitchen and worked my way to the living room. I also started on the laundry.
*God.. I'm so tried and itsn't even 8 yet?!*
I went back to my porridge and was very happy how it turned out.
I inhaled the scent "So good...."
I cracked an egg and stirrted it a few times before transferring it to a bowl.
I placed the bowl and kimchi on a tray and went inside the bedroom
I looked at the sleeping form on my bed. Sheets tangled on her legs.
I placed the tray on the table and went to her side.
"여보 (Yeobo - Honey).. yeobo wake up.." I whispered into her ear.
She stirred a bit and opened her eyes.
Her chocolate eyes still sleepy glared at me.
"Good morning... how are you feeling?"
She placed her hand on her throat and shooked her head.
"Throat still hurts?" She nod.
I took her temp.
"You still have a fever Yeobo. I made you breakfast to help you get better." I said, brushing a few strands of her off her face.
She slowly sat up and I placed the tray infront of her.
Her eyes widen in surprised.
"Abalone Porridge?" She said in her hoarse voice.
I nod. "Eat up then rest. I started the laundry and already cleaned the living room. I want you to rest the whole day ok?"
"But... don't you have a shoot.."
"Ah. Ah. No talking. You can't hardly talk. About my shoot. I asked them to reschedule my scene, I said my wife needs me today."
She gave me her heart melting smile.
고맙습니다 (gomabseubnida -thank you) yeobo.
She said.
"Saranghe.." I kissed her forehead.
"nado saranghe (i love you too)...
