Chapter 54: FLIRTING STAGE?
AS a responsible Omega, Wonyoung always carried heat stabilizers with him— whether his heat cycle was near or not.
Plus, you never know when a fellow Omega might need help.
Thanks to his preparedness, he didn’t panic when his heat cycle seemingly arrived earlier than expected.
Whew.
Wonyoung took one pill, and he instantly felt better.
Ah, that does it.
"You still use heat stabilizers instead of heat suppressants, Hoobae-nim?"
Yes, a heat stabilizer and a heat suppressant were two different things.
A heat stabilizer helps an Omega control their pheromones, but a heat suppressant completely blocks off an Omega’s pheromones until their scent is practically hidden.
"I’m a Dominant Omega, so I’m good at controlling my pheromones. I don’t easily get affected by Alphas’ pheromones either, even when I’m in my heat," Wonyoung explained, getting heated all of a sudden. "Plus, using heat suppressants are harmful to Omegas’ bodies. The only reason we take them is because Alphas can’t control themselves when they smell our pheromones. But how is that our fault? Our bodies are made that way. Alphas release pheromones whenever they want, but it’s a crime when Omegas do it? Hah! Alphas should learn self-control."
"Hoobae-nim, you know that I’m an Alpha, don’t you?"
"How could I forget it when you got me pregnant, Sunbae-nim?"
"Yep, you’re really about to get your heat cycle," Yun Dujun said while nodding. "You get snarky when your heat cycle is near."
Right.
"I’m pretty sure the chef prepared a huge variety of food, but if there’s something you want to eat specifically, let me know. I know your appetite increases when you’re in heat."
"Sunbae-nim, this isn’t the right time for this," Wonyoung said, waving his hand dismissively. "I need to look presentable to Hyunjin-nim." He looked at his clothes. "I can’t show up wearing these plain clothes."
"You look cute, though."
"Sunbae-nim, my pride gets hurt every time you say that."
"Why?"
"When a very good-looking person like you compliments someone with inferior visuals like me, I can’t tell if you’re being sincere or not."
Yun Dujun frowned. "I always mean it when I compliment you, Hoobae-nim."
"I know. It’s just me and my low self-esteem when it comes to my looks."
"Hoobae-nim."
"You can comfort me later, Sunbae-nim," Wonyoung said in a hurry, and then he turned his back on Yun Dujun to rummage through his luggage. "I wonder if I packed anything decent..." He gasped when he remembered something. "I haven’t bought decent clothes for An Baekya yet. All the clothes that he owns are from the department store."
"An Baekya can borrow our Yuhyun’s clothes. Our son grows fast, so he has plenty of clothes that are already too small on him."
"Oh, I see. Do you think our Yuhyun will be willing to lend Baekya his old clothes?"
"Our son isn’t stingy."
Alphas aren’t good at sharing, though.
But Wonyoung didn’t say that out loud since Yun Yuhyun hadn’t manifested yet.
"Let’s go shopping later, Hoobae-nim."
"Sure, Sunbae-nim. But please leave the room for now. I’m going to change my clothes."
"Do I need to leave just for that?"
"What do you mean by that, Sunbae-nim?"
"Can’t I watch you change your clothes?"
Aigoo.
"Sunbae-nim, I think you’re about to go into a rut," Wonyoung said while shaking his head.
"You’re so horny these days."
Yun Dujun only gave Wonyoung a small smile— neither confirming nor denying it.
***
"APPA, you look neater than usual."
Wonyoung smiled after hearing that compliment from An Baekya.
Since he was about to meet his in-laws again after five years, he wore something decent: a dress shirt, trousers, and Oxford shoes.
He also tied his slightly long hair into a half-ponytail.
I already had my hair trimmed after I woke up from my coma, but I think I look cool with slightly long hair.
Hence, he hadn’t cut his hair short yet.
I’m glad that I still look neat in An Baekya’s eyes.
"Thank you, Baekya," Wonyoung said, smiling. "You look good, too."
Fortunately, Yun Yuhyun lent his old clothes to An Baekya.
The clothes in question still looked brand new, though.
And, as expected, it’s from a brand I haven’t heard of.
The type of luxury Yun Dujun had been enjoying all his life was the ’quiet’ type.
Like, the ’if-you-know-you-know’ kind of luxury.
"Appa, I look like a Victorian child in these clothes."
Wonyoung burst out laughing after hearing what An Baekya said.
It was true, though.
The suspenders and bow tie looked good on An Baekya, though.
"You’re like a young noble from an aristocratic family, Baekya," Wonyoung said while styling the kid’s hair. "Very cute."
"Appa, do you want to impress your in-laws?"
"I’ve already ruined my first meeting with them, Baekya. I just don’t want it to happen again," Wonyoung explained. "After all, it seems like Dujun Sunbae-nim really likes his father and his family."
"Then I’ll do my best to impress them, too," An Baekya said. "I’m good at acting cute."
Pfft.
I know, right?
Wonyoung’s conversation with An Baekya was interrupted when they heard a knock on the door.
A few moments later, Yun Dujun and Yun Yuhyun entered the room.
Oh, wow.
Yun Dujun and Yun Yuhyun were both wearing stylish cardigans, but the vibes were totally different from one another.
First, Yun Dujun wore a white dress shirt under (with the collars and the sleeves showing).
It gives off old money aesthetics.
On the other hand, Yun Yuhyun was wearing the cardigan as a shawl.
Aww.
My baby looks cool.
Huh?
Baby?
I’m calling Yun Yuhyun ’baby’ again.
"You look dapper, Hoobae-nim," Yun Dujun said, his eyes sparkling a bit. "You also styled your hair."
"I don’t want to look shabby in front of your family, Sunbae-nim."
"You always look cute, though."
Wonyoung just rolled his eyes.
Yep— this Alpha is about to go into rut, judging by how horny Sunbae-nim is.
And, yes, he had already figured out why Yun Dujun was ’flirting’ with him.
It’s not because Dujun Sunbae-nim likes me, but because he’s an Alpha attracted to me as an Omega. I can’t blame him, though. Our pheromones are compatible with each other, after all.
"An Baekya, you’re so small," Yun Yuhyun said, obviously teasing An Baekya. "Those are my clothes when I was three. But they fit you well, even though you’re already five. You should eat more vegetables to grow big like me."
"Well, I’m small because I was malnourished. My previous guardians barely fed me," An Baekya said ’innocently.’ "Don’t worry, Yuhyun-ah. I’ll eat a lot from now on since Papa is taking care of me."
Aigoo.
"Maybe I’ll grow taller than you soon," An Baekya said ’innocently,’ and then he hugged Wonyoung’s leg. "After all, I heard that people loved by their parents grow healthy and strong. And Papa loves me."
Wonyoung smiled and ruffled An Baekya’s hair. "That’s true."
"M-My daddy loves me, too!" Yun Yuhyun said, hugging Yun Dujun’s leg shyly. "T-That’s why I grew this big!"
Yun Dujun copied Wonyoung and ruffled Yun Yuhyun’s hair affectionately. "You’ll grow bigger and stronger since you also have your papa now, son," the Alpha said, and then he lifted his head to raise an eyebrow at Wonyoung. "Isn’t that right, Hoobae-nim?"
"Of course, Sunbae-nim," Wonyoung answered, slightly hesitant. And then he looked at Yun Yuhyun pretty awkwardly. "Yuhyun-ah, I’ll give you as much love as I can from now on."
Yun Yuhyun blushed as if he were embarrassed, and then the child nodded shyly. "O-Okay, Papa..."
"I think I need some love, too," Yun Dujun said, looking at Wonyoung teasingly. "Give me some, too, Hoobae-nim."
This Alpha is really horny today, huh?
Wonyoung avoided Yun Dujun’s teasing gaze. "You don’t need to grow taller than you already are, Sunbae-nim."
***
OH, I’m quite nervous.
Wonyoung was standing in front of the mansion’s main entrance with Yun Dujun, Yun Yuhyun, and An Baekya.
The other household staff members were standing behind them.
And, yes, they were waiting for the arrival of Han Hyunjin.
I thought Han Hyunjin would come with Chairman Yun and Inyeop-ssi, but we were informed earlier that he’d be coming alone.
"Ah, Grandpa is here!"
An Yuhyun jumped excitedly when a sleek, black car stopped in front of them.
The driver— a tall female Alpha— came out first and circled the car, opening the door of the backseat for Han Hyunjin.
Ah, Hyunjin-nim is as elegant and as beautiful as I remember.
Based on Wonyoung’s calculation, Han Hyunjin should be in his sixties now.
And, yet, he still looks like he’s in his mid or late forties.
Han Hyunjin was aging like fine wine.
"It’s been a while, Wonyoung-ssi."
Wonyoung bowed his head politely. "Hello, Hyunjin-nim."
"You don’t have to be so formal," Han Hyunjin said, gently patting Wonyoung’s shoulder. "You’ve gone through a lot, Wonyoung-ssi. I’m glad to have you back here with us."
Hmm?
Wonyoung knew that he had practically come back from the dead because he woke up from a five-year coma.
But why do I feel like Hyunjin-nim meant something else by that statement?
***
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