Chapter 86: Red fabrics
Seoha’s POV
I spent the Sunday in the best way ever, I sat next to Taesan in his special room, watching him create the most beautiful clothing in the world.
Red fabric was turned into the clothing fit for a goddess.
I sat next to him, watching him put so much effort into bringing my design to life makes me feel warm.
This man is truly one of a kind.
If someone had told me that he truly is the creative mind behind the brand, I wouldn’t have believed it.
The alpha sewed the cloth all by himself, he worked into the night, and while he was finishing it up this morning, I slept off on the floor.
"Seoha" Taesan’s deep voice calls from a distance and I turn to my side.
I don’t want to wake up yet, the bed is soft and warm...wait...the bed?
My nose twitches as his oddly musky scent floods my nose, and I open my eyes to find the alpha hovering over me.
I can tell that he hasn’t slept.
The rimless glasses sitting on his nose doesn’t hide the tiredness, his eyes are hooded, and his shaggy hair falls over his face.
It’s unfair that he can be this tired and still look this good.
With fake envy, I press my lips together into a pout and he chuckles, "what’s wrong?" he asks and runs his fingers through my hair.
"You’re so handsome, it’s unfair" I murmur sleepily and he keeps brushing my hair with his long fingers.
I squeeze my eyes shut at my own words, did I really just say that? Will he be mad at me?
"Did you sleep well?" the alpha asks and I melt into the sheets at the sound of his voice, warm, deep and soft.
"I’m completely exhausted" I say with a heavy tongue, and he hums, "is that so?" he asks and I nod.
When I finally pull myself out of sleep, I find him fully dressed for work.
Oh. It’s Monday. I’m his employee and I’m still in bed.
"I overslept, I’m sorry" I try to get out of bed but he stops me, "it’s still early" he says and looks at the silver watch on his hand.
"Junho will be here in two hours to drop Sooin at school" he says.
"You can rest some more and come to work later, you did a good job, little deer" he murmurs the last part and my cheeks turn red.
What’s going on with us this morning?
"Thank you...what about you, will you get some sleep before starting work?" I ask quietly and he gives me a look that I don’t understand.
"See you later" he says and leaves with his scent.
"Is that pre-rut pheromones?" I ask myself out loud before falling asleep again.
I wake up in two hours time still feeling tired, but I join Junho in taking Sooin to school, listening and nodding along to every word she says.
"See you later, daddy" Sooin waves at me as I drop her at her school while Junho waits at a distance.
"Bye Sooinie" I wave at the little girl, watching her leave with one of the teachers, and another teacher stops me with a wry smile on her face.
"Excuse me sir...uh...the parents of the child Sooin fought with are demanding to meet her parents" she says and I nod slowly.
Taesan would not like that...
"I will pass the message to her father..." I say politely but the woman bites her lips guilty, "actually..." she says as she points behind me and I turn around.
There is a couple behind me standing akimbo.
They are dressed in expensive clothing and are looking at me with pure rage.
"Is this him?" the woman asks and when the teacher tries to calm her, she ignores her, approaching me with disapproval on her face.
"You, you’re the mother of that untrained thing?" she spits at me and I take a cautionary step back, surprised by the violent approach.
The woman’s teeth are bared at me, and her husband’s eyes are red and threatening as they move even closer.
"Sir, ma’am, please let’s handle this sensibly" the teacher says, standing between us while I stand there, too shocked to register anything.
"That untrained child-" the woman starts and my omega growls protectively, immediately waking and defending the pup.
"Ma’am, Sooin is my child, the words you’re using to describe her are uncalled for" I say before thinking and the mother laughs.
The laughter is high-pitched and sounds maniacal.
"Honey, deal with this...this cheap brat" she says, pushing her husband forward and I take another step back.
His pheromones is harsh and overwhelming in a disturbing way...nothing like my alpha’s.
"Can you step away from me sir?" I ask, turning my head away while my omega keeps growling.
"He’s too rude, like mother like child they say, an unclaimed omega shouldn’t have a pup in the first place" the father says and I hold my head up.
"Ahjussi" I call firmly and his wife laughs again.
"Ahjussi?" she says mockingly and I take a deep breath.
If I can defy Kang Taesan, I can stand up for me and my pup in front of these people.
"Sooin is a good child who is also emotionally intelligent, so kindly train your own pup" I say as gently as I can, and the both of them start to yell in disbelief.
"The audacity of that wench!"
"Honey, this younger generation lacks manners"
"We should sue him!"
I bow to both of them twice and walk away with my heart racing.
Once I open the car door and get in, Junho gives me a worried look. My scent is flaring up from the panicked state of my heart.
"Should I drive you home?" he asks and I nod, still trying to calm myself.
"Did something happen?" the beta asks out of concern and I tuck a strand of stray hair behind my ear, "not really...Junho-ssi, can you drop me at the grocery store?" I ask.
"Okay" he says and changes his direction.
As always, he stays silent but I see him stealing glances at me, his eyes are full of worry and I focus on steadying my scent.
"Is there something Taesan enjoys eating?" I ask him to divert his attention and he taps the steering wheel with the tip of his fingers.
"He used to enjoy Yuki’s father’s dosirak" he says and I hum, making a list of ingredients in my head.
Since the alpha didn’t get to sleep, I’ll make him lunch instead, I’ll take care of him in the way he deserves to be taken care of.
Junho walks behind me as I pick out everything at the store, patiently guarding me and glaring at everyone that dares to look at me.
I really need to change my clothes, I look like a thief...
With a sigh, I tug my pants up, hoping that I look okay enough to not get kicked out.
"You should get cabbage, Taesan likes those" Junho says and I smile at him, picking out a good one.
Grandma taught me how to always pick up the good ones.
"I’m done...uh...Junho-ssi, can you please pay?" I ask and he scowls at me, "why do I have to pay? Don’t you have a black card?" he asks and I shrug.
"I don’t take it everywhere, please, hyung, please" I say and he sighs begrudgingly.
"You and that friend of yours are works of art, not in a good way" he says and I grab his elbow, beaming as he pays for the groceries.
"You’re the best!" I stand on my tiptoe to kiss his cheek.
"Don’t do that, ah, seriously" he says with fake disgust but I do it again before running to the car.
Fully awake now.
My heart is still racing from the anxiety of meeting those people, the excitement of getting along with Junho and the nervousness of cooking for Taesan.
Once we get home, I start to cook immediately, washing, cutting and chopping.
Junho hovers around me, watching what I do and making small humming noises, like he is interested in cooking.
"Do you like cooking, Junho-ssi?" I ask and he scratches the back of his neck.
"Yes, I’m taking private lessons with Yuki here and there" he mutters, turning a strange shade of red.
Why is he blushing about cooking lessons?
"I think it’s nice that you’re learning to cook, and since Yuki’s dad is a good chef-"
"Ah, shush and focus on your meal" he says and walks out of the kitchen...blushing even more.
Huh.
Once I finish cooking, I pack up a serving for Taesan, Junho and myself, and the beta drives me to Mountain Atelier.
When I get to Taesan’s floor, I find Yuki standing there with her arms folded, she’s addressing a number of huge men.
She looks different from yesterday, dressed in black leather pants, heels and jacket instead of the cute yellow sundress.
I walk past them quietly, bowing my head in greetings even if she doesn’t see me.
I open Taesan’s office and he’s not there.
"He’s in the private room" a guard says and I thank him before going to the room that Taesan keeps for himself.
I knock twice before opening the door and the sight that greets me is the one I should have prepared myself for days ago.
The center of Sky High, Sooin’s mother, Roh Jaemin is seated seductively on Taesan’s table with his legs crossed...dressed in the clothes I designed.