Chapter 122: LIKE A PUNISHMENT
GARAM let out a sigh of relief after Song Sihyuk left the temple without making a fuss.
He wouldn’t say that he was 100% safe now.
After all, the Alpha’s silence was scary.
I would have actually preferred it had Sihyuk Hyung caused a commotion. At least, he could have lashed out that way. But when he’s being quiet, I don’t know what he’s thinking.
What if Song Sihyuk released his anger in a dangerous way?
Wait, that wasn’t something he should worry about.
"Baby, we can finally breathe for now," Garam said while gently patting his stomach. "Your father wants to keep you, so he has no choice but to follow my demand."
***
NOT TO show up myself in front of him ever again?
Hah!
Song Sihyuk thought Lim Garam was being naïve if he thought he would back down easily.
Since his wife had already discovered his dark side, then he had nothing left to hide from him. He was only in his best behavior before because he wanted to get on Lim Garam’s good side.
But he had no need for that now.
Lim Garam, you already know that I’m a scumbag. So, don’t complain if I do things that you should have expected from me. I’ll give you the space you want for now.
However, that wouldn’t be the last time Song Sihyuk would appear before Lim Garam.
He had just to endure being apart from his wife for 13 weeks.
The law in our country dictates that Omegas can’t get an abortion once they’re already 13 weeks pregnant.
Plus, during that time, Lim Garam would probably get attached to their baby already.
He’s a softie, after all.
"Just wait, Lim Garam," Song Sihyuk whispered to himself. "I’ll just wait for your pregnancy to stabilize before I make my move again."
***
ON Garam’s 8th week of pregnancy, he visited Seong Kyungmin’s office after getting a worrying result from his OB-GYN.
It wasn’t the doctor’s job to look after his pregnancy.
But I trust Dr. Seong more than the other doctors I met recently.
Garam’s OB-GYN would come to the house to check on him now and then.
My Omega father-in-law arranged a team of medical staff members who’ll take care of me until I give birth to my baby.
Everyone had signed an NDA, of course.
"Dr. Seong, my OB-GYN said my body is too weak to carry my baby," Garam said worriedly. "But I don’t feel sick..."
"It’s a good thing that you feel well. However, we can’t ignore your OB-GYN’s words. Plus, after checking your pheromone level..." Dr. Seong Kyungmin paused and showed the monitor of his computer to Garam. "I found out that your pheromone level has dropped significantly, Garam-ah."
To be honest, Garam didn’t understand the graph that he was looking at.
Hence, he just asked the doctor directly.
"Why did my pheromone level drop, Doc?"
"It happened because you are separated from Song Sihyuk for too long."
Oh.
To be honest, Garam didn’t expect that.
It looked like that even Dr. Seong Kyungmin didn’t want to share that kind of news with him. But, as a doctor, he had no choice but to be honest.
"Garam-ssi, it pains me to say this, but you need Song Sihyuk’s pheromones to carry your baby in your womb safely," Dr. Seong Kyungmin explained. "The difference between a pregnant Beta and a pregnant Omega is that the latter needs their partner’s pheromones. Of course, that’s not always the case. After all, there are Omegas who have Betas for a partner."
Right?
You can love anyone you want to love.
"However, in your case, you are dependent on Song Sihyuk’s pheromones. After all, it won’t be an exaggeration to say that he was the one who awakened you as an Omega," the doctor continued with his explanation. "You’re mad at Song Sihyuk, and that’s probably why you’re not thinking about him."
Garam nodded eagerly. "I don’t want to see him ever again, Doc."
"Yes, but your body has betrayed you."
Tsk.
Why doesn’t my body listen to me?
"Your pheromones are dropping because they are craving Song Sihyuk’s pheromones," Dr. Seong Kyungmin said. "Unfortunately, your pheromone level affects your pregnancy. You don’t feel the negative effect yet because your hatred for Song Sihyuk is heavier than your need for him. However, the more you become heavily pregnant, the more you’ll start craving for your partner’s pheromones."
"Will it also affect the growth of my baby, Doc?"
"Unfortunately, yes. After all, you have to be healthy for your baby to be healthy, too."
"Then what should I do, Doc? I don’t want to see Song Sihyuk."
"You just need his pheromones, so you don’t have to see him directly," Dr. Seong Kyungmin explained. "You can just ask him for his used clothes."
Oh.
Weirdly enough, the idea tempted Garam.
But he didn’t show it.
"If it’s difficult for you to contact Song Sihyuk, then should I do it for you?" Dr. Seong Kyungmin asked carefully. "You can depend on me, Garam-ssi."
"Thank you for the offer, Dr. Seong. But I don’t think it’s a good idea. Sihyuk Hyung will only get mad at you if you ask him for that favor in my place," Garam said, politely turning down the doctor’s offer to help. "I’ll just ask Appa to contact Sihyuk Hyung for me."
***
THE PAST weeks had been hell for Song Sihyuk.
Hearing about Lim Garam from other people was starting to feel inadequate.
I need to see my wife with my own two eyes.
However, he had to endure for now.
Fortunately, last night, Song Sihyuk had received a text message from his Omega father-in-law that made him quite happy.
Lim Garam still needs my pheromones.
"Where is it, Song Sihyuk?" his Omega father-in-law asked coldly as soon as he arrived at Song Sihyuk’s penthouse. "Just give me what I need so I could leave already."
Song Sihyuk let out a sigh. "Are you not going to have coffee with me at least, Appa?"
"You know I’m still mad at you and your abeoji."
Right.
Song Sihyuk wasn’t the only one suffering at the moment.
Like me, Abeoji has also buried himself with work because Appa still refused to come home.
"Appa, you’re really being hard on us."
"You and your abeoji deserve to be miserable," his Omega father said, extending his hand. "Give it to me now."
Song Sihyuk sighed before handing a huge bag to his Omega father.
That bag contained his used clothes, pillows, towels, and even blanket.
Those were the things that his strong pheromones, after all.
"Thank you," his Omega father said. "I’ll go ahead—"
"How’s Lim Garam, Appa?"
"Why are you still asking when your wife is under surveillance, even though he’s already apart from you? Do you think we won’t notice the people that you assign to follow him every time he leaves the house?"
"I’m not exactly trying to hide it, Appa."
His Omega father let out a frustrated sigh. "This is why Lim Garam can’t forgive you, son."
Heh.
Song Sihyuk couldn’t help but feel bitter after his Omega father called him ’son.’
He’s not treating me like his son these days.
"Appa, just please answer my question. I’d rather hear about my wife’s condition from someone who lives with him than hear it from the people who are only watching him from afar."
"Lim Garam is doing fine. But his pheromone level dropped, so that’s why we asked you for your used clothes. Seong Kyungmin said being surrounded by your pheromones will help Lim Garam get strong during his pregnancy," his Omega father said. "But if you suddenly show up, you know what’s going to happen, don’t you?"
Song Sihyuk sighed while shaking his head. "I won’t do something that will make Lim Garam hate me more, Appa."
Not now, at least.
***
NOW THAT Garam was feeling a bit better, he finally opened his phone.
He didn’t check the news yet because he didn’t want to get stressed out.
I’m sure people are still wondering why I suddenly disappeared.
Hence, he checked his group chat with his members.
As expected, their GC was filled with messages from his dongsaengs telling him that they missed him so much, and that they were worried about him.
I should reply...
Garam was about to do that, but a personal message from Kwon Jigu caught his attention.
It was the most recent text message that he got from his members, too.
Oh, I just realized that they barely contacted me during the past week.
He suddenly felt ominous.
And, so, Garam opened Kwon Jigu’s message.
<"Hyung, do you know what ’miracle pills’ are? The new CEO is forcing Lee Eunsang and Finn to take them.">
WHAT THE HELL?!
Garam’s eyes widened in horror.
Moreover...
Since when did we get a new CEO?
***
I REALLY don’t want to see these bastards, but...
Song Sihyuk sighed as soon as he sat across from Cho Dasom and Cho Darae— Cho Dongpyo’s twin sisters.
Yes, the three were triplets.
But Cho Dasom and Cho Darae were identical twins.
They really look alike.
"Don’t sigh as if we forced you to come here," Cho Dasom said, scoffing. "You were the one who wanted to see us."
Cho Darae nodded. "You’re the one who needs us, Song Sihyuk."
"We’re here to negotiate for your baby brother’s future, so you’re the ones who need me more. I have the upper hand here, so don’t piss me off," Song Sihyuk said firmly. "Now, tell me about the pills that could mess with an Omega’s memories first."
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