Married For Now-Chapter 90: SOURCE OF ALL TROUBLES

NOT GONNA lie— I’m starting to get fed up hearing Lee Junsu’s name.

Especially if it kept coming out of Kim Heedo’s name.

Hence, Sohee shut his mouth and listened to Kim Heedo talk about his ex-boyfriend.

Again.

But since I talked about Ahn Yujae earlier, I have no right to complain.

"Before Lee Junsu’s group debuted, their previous CEO tried to convince him and the other members of Kosmos to take pills that could turn them into an Omega," Kim Heedo explained, frowning. "Of course, Lee Junsu and his bandmates didn’t trust the CEO. Plus, who would take "pills" of unknown origin?"

"So, what did you do about it?"

"Huh?"

"I’m sure there’s a reason why that person is a "previous CEO" now," Sohee said bluntly. "Knowing you, I’m sure you wouldn’t have let it slide."

Kim Heedo scratched his cheek as if he was embarrassed. "Long story short, I put that CEO behind bars."

"I want the long story, kid."

"Well, I asked Ahjussi to investigate the CEO and the "pills" he was forcing Lee Junsu and the others to take," Kim Heedo explained. The ’ahjussi’ he mentioned was probably Shin Kang. "We found out that the "pills" were actually just plain drugs. And the CEO was trying to drug the group and sell them to sponsors. Lee Junsu and the kids were adamant about not accepting sponsors, so the CEO tried to drug them. Apparently, that scumbag was planning to take pictures of the group in a compromising position while drugged in order to blackmail them."

"You did well putting that kind of person in jail, Heedo-ya."

"Thanks, Hyung. And I’m sorry."

"For what?"

"For talking about Lee Junsu again."

"It’s alright," Sohee said, already feeling better just because Kim Heedo apologize. Hah. He was so down for his husband, huh? "You only brought him up because of what I said."

Kim Heedo nodded, thanking Sohee for his understanding. "What did the Omega kid say when you asked him about his awakening?"

"He said he just misspoke," Sohee said, sighing. "He didn’t even remember what he said to me back then. Which was understandable since he was having his heat. I didn’t want to scare the kid, and I didn’t want to sound like a weirdo, so I didn’t pry anymore."

"Are you still worried about the Omega kid, Hyung? Do you want me to run a background check on him? To see if he had taken some weird pills before he awakened as an Omega?"

"No, not really. I’m worried, but I chose to protect my peace this time. Is that selfish of me?"

"Of course not. The kid isn’t your responsibility, Hyung." freēwēbnovel.com

That made Sohee feel better.

"Thank you for saying that, Heedo-ya."

"Then can I get a good night kiss?"

"Just a kiss?"

"Yes, until Hyung’s bruises disappear, I won’t go beyond kissing," Kim Heedo said stubbornly. "But once Hyung is completely healed..."

Sohee chuckled while shaking his head. "I’m looking forward to it, Heedo-ya."

Kim Heedo paused for a moment, and then he looked at Mr. GG (their golden goose piggy bank) on the bedside table. "I guess I should buy a bigger Mr. GG since that one is almost full now— and it will be full very soon."

Right.

Because I need to pay 1,000-2,000 won whenever I say the sex is good.

"I knew it," Sohee said jokingly. "You’re really aiming to make me bankrupt, Mr. Kim Heedo."

***

"HYUNG, don’t make dinner plans later— we’re going to buy a formal suit for you."

Sohee, who was still sleepy because he got up early to join Kim Heedo for breakfast even though he didn’t have a morning class, just blinked while listening to his husband.

My brain is still lagging.

"We’re short on time, so we’re just going to get a readymade suit for you for now," Kim Heedo added. "I wasn’t supposed to attend that party, but change of plans. We’re going to a party this weekend, so don’t make plans with your friends."

"Party?" Sohee asked, still sleepy. "What kind of party?"

"Ilsung Electronics invited several game developing companies for a project," Kim Heedo explained. "Choi Namgyu Sunbae-nim will be there."

"The sunbae-nim who threatened to sue you?"

"Yes, and I’m planning to introduce myself as Ilsung Group’s next successor during the party."

Huh?

Then, does it mean...?

"So, Hyung. You have to accompany me at the party," Kim Heedo said, smiling. "You will, won’t you?"

"Of course, I will," Sohee said, his face beaming. "I can’t wait to see how Choi Namgyu will react once he finds out who you really are, Heedo-ya."

"I knew you wouldn’t miss it for the world, Hyung."

"You mean for the drama?"

Kim Heedo chuckled, but he nodded. "I’m sorry for the late notice, Hyung. I really had no intention of attending the party until Choi Namgyu pissed me off."

Pfft.

It’s funny to see Kim Heedo getting annoyed like this.

"I know Hyung enjoys drama," Kim Heedo said hesitantly. "But the parties my family attends aren’t really fun. So, if you suddenly feel uncomfortable during the party, tell me. We’ll go home right away."

"Heedo-ya, I know what I signed up to when I married a chaebol," Sohee said carefully. "Since we’re together now, I want to put more effort into getting accustomed to this life. I don’t want to embarrass you, after all."

"That won’t happen, Hyung."

"Yes, because I’ll study hard to be able to stand next to you in front of the people in your world."

By that, he meant the other chaebols, of course.

I can’t do anything about my poor background, but I can improve the way I carry myself to the public. Proper etiquette can be learned, after all.

"Thank you, Hyung."

"For what?"

Kim Heedo smiled— and it was one of his rare, genuine smiles. "For working hard to stand by my side. Don’t get me wrong, Hyung. I’m already proud of you. But the fact that you’re putting effort into fitting in my world makes me happy."

"Right?" Sohee said, smiling. "So, you better treat me well."

***

"KIM HEEDO and I have a party to attend on Saturday night, so we can just have our trip on Sunday afternoon," Sohee said while planning a trip with Hong Sera and Cho Euntak. "All of us don’t have classes on Mondays, right? So, we can have an overnight trip."

As usual, the three of them were hanging out at Unreal— their favorite concept café where most things looked 2D in photos.

"But are you sure an overnight trip will be fine?" Sohee asked worriedly. "Sera-ya, you’re the only woman in our friend group. If other people find out that you went on an overnight trip with two men, nasty rumors might spread. Even if our friendship is wholesome, there are people with dirty minds out there."

"We can just keep our trip private, Oppa," Hong Sera said cheerfully. "I have a villa in Busan that we can use. And we can bring my nannies with us."

"Sounds like a good idea," Sohee said, and then he turned to Cho Euntak. "How about you, Euntak-ah? Are you okay with our plan so far? Have you checked if you will have your rut anytime soon?"

"I only get my rut once or twice a year, Hyung," Cho Euntak said. "I don’t think I’m having it anytime soon. But I’ll bring medicines and inhibitors just in case."

"Good."

"How about you, Oppa?" Hong Sera asked. "Do you think Kim Heedo will allow you to have an overnight trip with us?"

"Of course," Sohee said confidently. "Why wouldn’t Kim Heedo allow me to have fun with my friends?"

***

"NO— ABSOLUTELY not, Hyung."

Sohee was shocked by Kim Heedo’s direct rejection.

The two of them were in a fancy men’s clothing store in the luxury department store owned by Ilsung Group, sitting on the sofa side-by-side, while waiting for the staff members to finish bringing out their newest collection of readymade suits.

"What do you mean ’no?’" Sohee complained, his voice only loud enough for Kim Heedo to hear. "We’ll be careful to avoid rumors. Moreover, we’ll be bringing Hong Sera’s nannies with us. Don’t you trust me?"

"I trust you, but still no," Kim Heedo said firmly, and it looked like he wouldn’t change his mind. "If you really want to go on that trip, then bring me with you, Hyung."

What the...?

Sohee raised an eyebrow, annoyed that Kim Heedo was acting this way.

Do I really need my husband’s permission to go on a trip with my friends?

***

"BABE, can we visit Minki in the hospital this weekend?"

Hong Sera heard Han Raehyun, but she didn’t lift her head since she was busy reading an important email.

Her boyfriend wouldn’t mind since he was busy driving anyway.

[Miss Hong Sera-nim,

This is Lim Jisoo from NaviToon. We’re reaching out to you because we’re interested in your short story ’Gacha Girl’— the winning piece from the recently-concluded YonheeToon Awards...]

Oh?

I have to let Sohee Oppa and Euntak know about this!

"Sera-ya, are you listening?" Han Raehyun asked. "Minki was taken to the hospital last night since he got a fever after his heat cycle—"

"I’m sorry, but I’m busy this weekend," Sera said, accidentally cutting off Han Raehyun. "I’m going on an overnight trip with Sohee Oppa and Euntak. We’re going to my villa in Busan."

Han Raehyun suddenly pulled over.

To be honest, Sera didn’t expect this kind of reaction from her boyfriend.

He usually doesn’t mind if I hang out with my friends.

"Sera-ya, I trust you— but not those two men," Han Raehyun said firmly. "If you want to go to the beach, then let’s plan a trip later."

"’Later?’ When?" Hong Sera said. She was smiling "sweetly," but her next remark sounded as sarcastically as she intended it to be. "Once Jin Minki is released from the hospital so he could go with us?"

***

"YOU’RE not serious about going on an overnight trip with Sera Sunbae-nim and Sohee Hyung-nim, are you?"

"Why would I lie about that?" Cho Euntak asked while busy opening the package that he just received. "Anyway, don’t you have a dinner date with your girlfriend? Why are you still here?"

Cho Euntak had his own apartment.

Baek Jeho, on the other hand, lived in the dorms.

But he just shows up at my place whenever he wants.

"Is that what I think it is?" Baek Jeho asked, ignoring Cho Euntak’s questions, while pointing at the bottle in Cho Euntak’s hand. "Is that a perfume for Alphas? What do you need that for?"

"To get rid of your pheromones," Cho Euntak answered. "Baek Jeho, why do you shower me in your pheromones anyway?"

***

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