“Did you enjoy the greenhouse tour?”
“Yes… It was so beautiful.”
“I’m glad you liked it. Now, let’s head home.”
Rising from his seat, Kwon Taejung firmly gripped his hands, leading the remaining family out of the room. They exchanged farewells at the parking lot, and he drove with Yigyeom in the car.
“Chief, did Dad and sister leave first because of the call earlier? What did the loan shark guy… say?”
Sitting in the driver’s seat, Kwon Taejung turned halfway towards the passenger seat before starting the engine, meeting eyes. Then, lightly kissing above the worried and shaky eyes, he spoke.
“People don’t change easily. Gudaebum spouted some nonsense fitting for him, and Dad heard it and was shocked. He’s probably not in his right mind by now.”
“…”
“Dad, sister, and Hyung are naturally angry. He won’t be making such calls again.”
“Why did he call suddenly? We have no connection anymore…”
“He felt sick after seeing my marriage announcement. He knows who I’m marrying. Maybe he didn’t like the idea of you being happy.”
Yigyeom recalled Gudaebum, whom he had encountered for quite some time. Scenes that were too painful to forget came to mind, yet he realized he hadn’t thought about them for a while, so the vivid memories were scarce. Even with the fragments that surfaced, his heart didn’t ache much. It was quite intriguing.
“When I saw the phone number earlier, my heart felt like it was dropping. It’s scary that I still remember that number, and I don’t know why he called again when there’s no connection anymore.”
“…”
“So, even while spending time with Mom, I kept worrying. Because of that call… I was afraid of losing this good time, scared of it being ruined, and I even wanted to disappear.”
“…”
“But now… not anymore. I’m not afraid now. I don’t want to hide or avoid… I don’t even remember how it was before, how scary it was.”
Feeling relieved at Yigyeom’s words, Kwon Taejung fully leaned towards the passenger seat, holding his beloved tightly in his arms. If he could keep it, if he could avoid the pain, the warmth of his life, the only warmth he could have.
“Now I won’t worry. You don’t have to worry because Chief took care of it… I won’t be anxious or upset because of such a person. I don’t want that now.”
“…”
Fortunately, commendable, grateful. Various words came to mind, but none easily found expression. Kwon Taejung felt Yigyeom’s shoulders beneath his hands, realizing that the eyelashes were moist with tears. Always wanting to make him happy, he was glad that happiness seemed to have reached Yigyeom so much.
“Yeah, that time has passed. You don’t have to think about it anymore.”
“Chief.”
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“I’ll continue to be happy in the future.”
“…”
“Now, we’ll be together… like this…”
Feeling embarrassed, Yigyeom even stammered, and his lips touched all over, which was quite ticklish. Smiling, Kwon Taejung matched lips and, while lightly touching, deepened the kiss. Soon, the blended warmth spread from the tip of the tongue.
And within that warmth, a love that would shine brightly regardless of the passing time was illuminated, pointing to a future filled with happiness for the two.
* * *
Yigyeom looked at Kang Jihoon and Yoo Jaemin, who were sitting across from him with narrowed eyes.
“Wow, I couldn’t believe it, but you’re really marrying Kwon Taejung? Amazing.”
“I told you it was true. Just look at how perfectly it fits, considering the time I took you out for drinks.”
“Hey, do you really believe that so easily? The guy who used to do doll part-time with us is now marrying into a chaebol?”
As if he couldn’t believe it even after seeing the wedding invitation multiple times, Kang Jihoon checked the invitation several times, then finally looked at Yigyeom after reading the names ‘Kwon Taejung, Yeon Yigyeom’ written one above the other.
“Wow… Hey, this is really amazing. Congratulations. Hey, but aren’t you a Beta? Their family is all dominant, and they allowed a marriage with a Beta?”
“Oh… that’s a bit of a long story. I was originally an Omega, but… I had some health issues, so I lived as a Beta for a few years. Recently, I returned to being an Omega.”
“Wow, that’s really something. Yigyeom, aren’t you really a one-of-a-kind specimen?”
Watching Kang Jihoon, who kept repeating the word ‘amazing,’ with a look that seemed to mock him, Yoo Jaemin pulled his chair forward, shaking the wedding invitation.
“Can we really attend? I’ve only done part-time jobs as a wedding guest. It’s my first time attending such a wedding.”
“As you guys know, I don’t have many people to invite. If you have time, I’d really… like you to come. You’ve been so, so good to me, taking care of me, and I wanted to invite you to express my gratitude.”
“Even Chief Kwon Taejung… No, no… he invited us? What if we go and get scolded? I’m really scared of that guy.”
Yigyeom, smiling at being called Chief, nodded vigorously.
“Yes, you know. Chief suggested inviting you guys first.”
“Really? Wow… amazing. We’ve really hit the jackpot. We’ll attend a chaebol wedding.”
Thanking them for the invitation, Kang Jihoon and Yoo Jaemin, who kept looking at the invitation, made Yigyeom laugh. It wasn’t a large number, but still, he was grateful to have people he could give wedding invitations to.
“Oh, if it’s difficult for you to fill the guest list, should we invite some people? We’ve got plenty of part-time workers for the wedding. We’ll fill it with natural folks.”
“Hey, fuck. Have you lost it? What if you ruin the kid’s future? Just keep your mouth shut.”
“Oh, I’m just saying what I’ve been thinking. You’re so touchy.”
“Think before you speak.”
“Oh, Yigyeom. Don’t call Yoo Jaemin. Hand over the wedding invitation!”
“Hey, don’t take his, take mine. It won’t help. Kang Jihoon, fill it up with wedding guests when you get married.”
Watching the two constantly bickering, Yigyeom laughed softly, looking at the wedding invitation he held tightly with Kwon Taejung. Seeing the beautifully made invitation, it finally felt real that the wedding was approaching.
“…”
What should I do? I’m so nervous….
There was only a week left until the wedding.
* * *
“Wow… Kwon Taejung is really getting married. People are truly unpredictable.”
Looking at Cho Hyunjoon, who kept expressing surprise after receiving the wedding invitation, Kwon Taejung took a sip of coffee and shifted his gaze to Baek Jinwoo, who was quietly reading the invitation beside him. As expected, the attitude of the capable secretary and the regular customer was different from others when facing this sacred wedding invitation.
“But why did you give the invitation a week before? What if I have other plans?”
“You don’t.”
“…Damn, why is it so annoying when there’s really nothing. Maybe I should just make something up and not go.”
“You’re coming anyway, so don’t drain your energy.”
Cho Hyunjoon sighed as if feeling unfair, took a bite of sushi, and looked at Kwon Taejung, who was elegantly sipping warm tea.
“But seriously, why aren’t you having lunch? You like sushi and seaweed rolls here, right?”
Kwon Taejung, with a face that looked repulsed just by hearing it, glared at Cho Hyunjoon. Then, trying to calm his churning stomach, he covered his mouth with his hand and took a slow deep breath.
“Taejung seems to have indigestion.”
“…Hey, are you still like that? Seems worse than when I saw you at the center last time?”
“I can hardly eat anything lately except what Yigyeom likes.”
“What does Yigyeom like?”
Instead of Kwon Taejung, who sat with a sour expression, Baek Jinwoo answered diligently. Thinking about what Kwon Taejung had eaten at the company for the past few days, he spread his fingers, listing them.
“Chocolate-flavored cereal, sugar-coated donuts, milkshakes…”
“Kwon Taejung, you’re really something. I’ve never seen anyone sticking to such food their whole life.”
Kwon Taejung, who had just sighed a bit as his stomach settled, looked back at Cho Hyunjoon with a dissatisfied face. Somehow, Cho Hyunjoon seemed very pleased.
“Well, I think positively. I’ve seen you all along. Alpha must be exceptional with Omega to live well for a long time. Taejung, you’ll really live well. Among the Alphas I’ve seen, you’re truly the best.”
While pinching his thumb, Cho Hyunjoon, who was eating sea urchin sushi, looked at Kwon Taejung and said, “You should both mix your pheromones. It’s good not only for emotional stability but also for various symptoms. It’s good for you and Yigyeom. Please do a pheromone exchange.”
After hearing about the pheromone exchange, Kwon Taejung, who seemed to turn even paler due to his upset stomach, finally breathed out after leaving the room, as if he couldn’t endure it. Until recently, it was a place he used to visit often because he liked it so much, but suddenly everything felt off, and it was strange how everything could feel so repulsive.
“…”
Pheromone exchange… Hyunjoon’s words about pheromone exchange with Yigyeom echoed in my mind. Kwon Taejung knew very well that it meant not just mixing pheromones but deepening the connection between their bodies. However, it was never easy. Knowing how he would rush in and not stop once he started was something he knew very well about himself.
‘Too much self-restraint could make it even more difficult when it finally bursts.’
Thanks to the remarks made by Cho Hyunjoon today, various thoughts kept swirling in his mind. In the end, it meant having sex with Yigyeom while thinking about him, and he wondered if it would go well.
“…”
Honestly, just thinking about the times I had sex with Yigyeom made my lower abdomen tingle and my fingertips numb. Just kissing deeply made my hole soak with moisture, and it felt like I would go crazy.
“Ha…”
I’m going crazy, really. Ah, I want to touch Yigyeom. I want to hold him, I want to suck him. Even just touching him a little made Yigyeom melt and cling to me quickly. Kwon Taejung remembered Yigyeom from last night, who looked at him with a deep kiss and clung to him with a panting breath.
‘Chief… More… I want to kiss more…’
Kwon Taejung, recalling the kiss almost as passionate as sex with half-drowsy eyes and softly moistened lips that had become even more beautiful, sighed at the heated breaths that rose just from the thought.
It seemed like today, he had to cross the line just enough. For Yigyeom. And for himself.
