Chapter 56: A BIG ACT
UTTER DEFEAT.
That was An Baekya’s thought after exchanging a few lines with Yun Dujun.
His little practice session had suddenly turned into something like a table reading, especially since Yun Yuhyun— who didn’t want to feel left out— had joined them.
The script was the same script that he had read with Yun Yuhyun before.
An Baekya still played the villain role while Yun Yuhyun played the bullied protagonist.
On the other hand, Yun Dujun played the role of a trying-hard-to-be-funny ahjussi.
And that was pretty impressive.
Yun Dujun, when not acting, was a nonchalant person who barely showed emotions.
But he played the role of a cheerful ahjussi well— delivering the punch lines in perfect timing, his voice was more than enough to give life to the character.
I almost forgot that we’re just reading a few lines.
That was when An Baekya was hit by a harsh realization.
I’ve still got a long way to go if I want to be as good as Yun Dujun-ssi in acting.
"This is starting to get boring," Yun Yuhyun complained after a while. "Daddy, can we play something else?"
"Is it boring for you, Yuhyun-ah?" Yun Dujun asked, his voice more gentle than usual. "What should we do? Daddy is having fun."
An Baekya almost furrowed his brows.
Yun Dujun’s face went back to being stoic after their reading session, so he was surprised when the Alpha said that.
That’s his face when he’s having fun?
An Baekya wondered how Bae Wonyoung fell for someone like Yun Dujun.
I mean, I have no right to criticize Appa since I stayed with my abuser. But it makes me wonder how someone could fall for a man who only has a handsome face and a fat bank account. It must be exhausting to be with someone who forces you to play mind games with him since he’d rather die than communicate openly.
"Baekya, should we take a break in the meantime?" Yun Dujun asked. "Yuhyun will get in the mood to read his lines again once he has his favorite snacks."
An Baekya smiled and nodded, acting like an obedient son. "Yes, Abeoji."
Unfortunately, they weren’t able to continue their practice since Bae Wonyoung and Han Hyunjin had already been done talking by then.
***
"I HEARD you’re bringing Yuhyun to Finland after his graduation."
Yun Dujun wouldn’t say that he was surprised that Han Hyunjin, his father’s legal and beloved spouse, already knew about his upcoming trip with his son.
After all, he’d be using his father’s private plane.
Hence, he needed to inform the pilot in advance.
I use Abeoji’s private plane for my personal trips to avoid my personal schedule from getting leaked to the public.
Anyway, right now, Yun Dujun was walking his Uncle Hyunjin to his car.
His stepfather had already said his goodbyes to Bae Wonyoung and the kids.
"Yes, Uncle," Yun Dujun answered politely. "Is the day I booked Abeoji’s private plane be clashing with your schedule? I can rebook it, if that’s the case."
"No, we don’t have a schedule the days you booked your father’s private plane," Uncle Hyunjin said while shaking his head. "Will you be bringing Wonyoung-ssi and An Baekya with you?"
"That’s the plan, sir."
"Then I strongly recommend not bringing them with you."
"May I know why?"
"Your mother booked a flight to Finland on the same day as your schedule."
"Eomma did...?"
"Yes, it’s been confirmed by the team in charge of keeping an eye on Kang Chunja-ssi."
Tsk.
Yun Dujun frowned, displeased to know that his mother was planning to join his Finland trip without letting him know.
"We know how much your mother hates male Omegas," Uncle Hyunjin reminded Yun Dujun said. "Your mother already tried to kill Wonyoung-ssi once. It’s safe to assume that he can do it again. So, it will be better if we prevent her from getting close to Wonyoung-ssi."
Haaah.
Yun Dujun was really looking forward to bringing Bae Wonyoung (and An Baekya) to his Finland trip with Yun Yuhyun.
But if his mother was planning to go as well, then he had no choice but to give it up.
Bae Wonyoung’s safety is more important.
"I understand, Uncle," Yun Dujun said. "Thank you for telling me."
"Dujun-ah, we already failed to protect your husband once," Uncle Hyunjin said, his voice full of remorse. "Wonyoung-ssi was the person who gave birth to Yunhyun. He should be treated as important as Kang Chunja-ssi. So, let’s try harder to protect him this time."
"I know, Uncle. I’m doing that already."
"But I heard you were planning to divorce soon?"
"That isn’t set in stone yet, Uncle. It was Bae Wonyoung who wanted the divorce. But I’m trying to change his mind."
"That’s good, then," Uncle Hyunjin said while nodding approvingly. "I actually like Wonyoung-ssi. If he didn’t call us out before, we wouldn’t have realized how awful we were for the way we treated you. He was the reason why our relationship improved. So, I’d like it if he continues being our son-in-law."
And this was the biggest reason why Yun Dujun didn’t want to divorce Bae Wonyoung— his father and stepfather adored his husband.
I know it’s funny that I’m still craving my father and Uncle Hyunjin’s approval at my big age, but I can’t help it. Although I have my mother, I still want my father and Uncle Hyunjin to accept me as their family. And Bae Wonyoung helped me achieve that.
"I’m doing my best to convince Bae Wonyoung to stay with me, Uncle," Yun Dujun assured his stepfather. "Don’t worry— I also want him to continue being my husband."
***
IT WAS only Wonyoung’s first day at Yun Dujun’s house, but he already felt drained.
Hence, he plopped down on the sofa while watching Yun Yuhyun and An Baekya eat their snacks while sitting around the coffee table.
I envy these kids for not worrying about anything else.
Han Hyunjin’s sudden visit was totally unexpected.
But I think I handled it well? After all, it was Hyunjin-nim who asked me to call him ’Appa’ even though Dujun Sunbae-nim calls him ’Uncle.’
Oh, well.
That means Appa kind of likes me? I thought I totally earned their wrath because of how rude I was during our first meeting.
Thankfully, that wasn’t the case.
"Hoobae-nim, you look tired."
"I am tired, Sunbae-nim," Wonyoung said, lifting his head to find Yun Dujun standing in front of him. "Did you send off Appa?"
"You call Uncle Hyunjin ’Appa’ now?"
"Appa told me to call him that way since he’s my father-in-law, too. And he said I can call your Alpha father ’Abeoji,’ like how you call your father."
"They really like you, huh?"
"I know, right? I’m surprised, too. I didn’t expect them to fall for my charms since I was rude to them during our first meeting."
"Maybe you being rude is your charm."
"Sunbae-nim, you know I’m only rude to people who are rude first."
Yun Dujun just shrugged, and then he sat next to Wonyoung. "I’m also tired, Hoobae-nim. Can I use your lap as a pillow?"
Wonyoung almost choked on his saliva, shocked by Yun Dujun’s shameless request. "In front of the kids? Have some shame, Sunbae-nim."
"I just asked if I could use your lap as a pillow, but you’re acting like I asked you to do something vulgar in front of the kids."
"It is vulgar."
"Tell me how it is vulgar."
"Any kind of skinship with Sunbae-nim seems vulgar because you make me feel things I don’t want to feel," Wonyoung complained. "And your pheromones! I like them, but they make me feel like a pervert because I want to keep smelling them."
"It’s only natural for you to feel that way because our pheromones are compatible with each other," Yun Dujun said casually as if it wasn’t a big deal. "That’s how we conceived Yuhyun in the first place."
Wonyoung cleared his throat loudly, and then he checked on Yun Yuhyun and An Baekya.
The kids were looking at them, and the two obviously heard what they were talking about.
This is so embarrassing!
"Appa, Abeoji, Yuhyun and I will play in our room," An Baekya said, grabbing Yun Yuhyun by the wrist and pulling him up with him. "You can call us once you’re done talking."
Yun Yuhyun obviously wanted to complain, but kept his mouth shut for some reason, and quietly followed An Baekya.
And, just like that, the kids were gone.
"The kids have left, so can I use your lap as a pillow now?"
Aigoo.
This sunbae-nim can really be stubborn sometimes.
"Fine," Wonyoung said, giving up already. "But you better have a reason for acting this clingy, Sunbae-nim."
Yun Dujun just nodded, and then he quickly laid his head on Wonyoung’s lap.
As if that proximity wasn’t enough to make his heart thump against his chest hard and fast, the Alpha really had to look at him straight in the eye.
This sunbae-nim seems to want me dead.
"Yuhyun and I will go to Finland after his graduation," Yun Dujun said. "I wanted to bring you and An Baekya with us."
"What? But this is the first time I’m hearing about this, Sunbae-nim," Wonyoung complained lightly. "How could you decide about it without asking us first? Did you think we were just going to agree? We have our own schedules, too, you know?"
"I’m already sad that my plan is ruined, so no need to scold me."
"And what ruined this magnificent idea of yours, Sunbae-nim?"
"I just found out that my mother booked a flight to Finland."
Ah.
"Then that’s another reason not to go with you," Wonyoung said, nodding. "Enjoy your trip with our Yuhyun. Make sure your mother won’t go near our son."
"Your reaction is hurting me, Hoobae-nim. Am I the only one who wants to go on a trip with you?"
Aigoo.
Yun Dujun’s sad face gave Wonyoung a pang in the chest.
Why is this sunbae-nim acting like he’d die without me now?
***
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