Married For Now-Chapter 148: PREGNANCY ADVICE

"SOHEE-SSI, what’s your favorite song by my former group?" frёewebnoѵēl.com

That was a random question from Lim Garam that Sohee didn’t mind answering. "I really love ’Finally Found You,’ Hyung-nim," he answered enthusiastically. "I’m not just saying this because I know that Hyung-nim wrote and produced the song. It’s really my favorite song. I like the lyrics. At first, I thought it was a love song. But as I kept listening to it, I realized it was a love letter to one’s self. Like finding your true self— finally knowing what you want..."

He trailed off when he realized that he was being cheesy.

And it was embarrassing.

"Sorry for yapping too much, Hyung-nim," Sohee said while scratching his cheek. "I just really love your songs."

Lim Garam smiled while watching Gunwoo play ball with Mija in the yard.

But Sohee could tell that his idol was thinking of something else.

I really feel like Garam Hyung-nim misses his idol life a lot.

Sohee and Lim Garam were sitting on the front porch of Shaman Jung’s residence.

Yes, we’re still in the temple.

Kim Heedo was at the gate while talking to Kang Sul— their temporary driver-slash-bodyguard while Shin Kang was still recovering at the hospital.

"Hyung-nim, any thoughts on a comeback?" Sohee asked carefully. "If a group comeback is hard, then how about debuting as a solo artist? Hyung-nim is a good vocalist, and you write good songs as well. I’m sure you’ll succeed as a soloist."

"You think so?"

"Yes, Hyung-nim."

"But I haven’t sung in a while," Lim Garam said, laughing softly while shaking his head. "Maybe I’m not as good as I used to be."

"I’m sure Hyung-nim will be fine if you start getting vocal lessons again."

"..."

"Hyung-nim, are you worried that Sihyuk-ssi might not allow you to become a singer again?"

"Well, Gunwoo is still little..."

"Hyung-nim, I know we call Gunwoo ’baby’ all the time. But Gunwoo is already a toddler. It’s okay if he starts learning how to be independent from you."

"..."

Lim Garam suddenly fell silent.

Oh, did I cross the line?

"Hyung-nim, I’m sorry for giving you unsolicited advice when I don’t have a baby myself yet."

"Yet," Lim Garam said, turning to Sohee with a pleasant look of surprise on his face. "It sounds like you’re planning to have a baby with Heedo soon."

"Yes, Hyung-nim," Sohee said shyly. He figured that it wouldn’t hurt to give Lim Garam a hint. Of course, he didn’t have to say the reason why he and Kim Heedo decided to have a baby early. "Heedo and I are planning to have a baby this year."

Probably this month, if we can trigger my heat and his rut at the same time.

"How about school?"

"We already figured it out, Hyung-nim. I’ll take a break once I get pregnant. Heedo will continue his studies, then he’ll start his successor training."

"So, it will be a planned pregnancy. That’s good, Heedo-ya," Lim Garam said, letting out a sigh of relief. "I don’t regret having Gunwoo. But when I had him, I wasn’t mentally prepared to be a parent yet. That’s why I wouldn’t say that I was a good father to him when he was little." He paused for a moment. "I regret that even now."

"Hyung-nim, I don’t know much about parenthood yet, but I do know that being a first-time parent is hard. After all, you have a lot of things to learn," Sohee said carefully. "The most important thing is you’re a good father to Gunwoo now, Hyung-nim."

"Sohee-ya..."

Aww.

Finally, Hyung-nim called me ’Sohee-ya’ instead of ’Sohee-ssi.’

Lim Garam would use both sometimes as if he was hesitating, but now he looked more comfortable in being casual with Sohee.

We’ve really grown closer now.

"Sohee-ya, I don’t want to scare you, but getting pregnant as an Omega brings lots of physical pain on our bodies— especially during the childbirth itself," Lim Garam said carefully. "A piece of advice: start building up your stamina by working out and eating healthier. My doctor said that all male Omegas get physically weak when they’re pregnant. So, if you aren’t healthy before you get pregnant, then you’ll have a hard time with your pregnancy."

Oh.

That sounded scary, but it was something that Sohee already expected.

Pregnancy will never be easy for anyone since it will literally change your body.

"Thank you for your advice, Hyung-nim," Sohee said genuinely. "I’ll keep that in mind."

***

"HEEDO-YA, how’s Mr. Shin?" Sohee asked worriedly while they were in the elevator headed to Hong Sera’s VIP Room in the hospital. "Is he recovering well?"

"I had Ahjussi transferred to our hospital so he could get better treatment. He had a few of his ribs broken. Ah, he had also gone on a surgery to repair his fractured leg."

Sohee frowned.

That sounds awful.

"Don’t worry too much, Hyung," Kim Heedo assured him while putting his hand on the small of his back. "Ahjussi is an Alpha, so he’ll recover fast."

"I feel sorry that Mr. Shin got hurt."

"Hyung, Ahjussi got hurt while doing his job. We’re giving him the best treatment at the hospital as a part of his compensation. Once things have settled, we’ll go and visit him."

Right.

According to Heedo, Mr. Shin’s Omega is with him after so long, so we can’t just disturb them.

"Alright. Thank you for working hard, Heedo-ya."

Kim Heedo just nodded. "Hyung, I’ve also set an appointment with Kyungmin Hyung. Let’s go after we visit Hong Sera."

’Kyungmin Hyung’ would be Dr. Seong Kyungmin.

"Okay," Sohee said, and then he joked: "If we get out alive after confessing to Hong Sera, that is."

***

"IT’S ALRIGHT— I understand the choice you made.

Aigoo.

Sohee already knew that Hong Sera would forgive them eventually for letting Lee Junsu go unpunished, but it was still upsetting to witness how kind she was.

And it seemed like Kim Heedo felt the same.

It’s frustrating, but I’m glad that Sera is awake.

Sohee observed his precious friend.

Sera’s bare face is still so freaking pretty, even if she has a few bruises on her cheeks. Plus, it’s obvious that she lost weight when she’s already too thin.

But, overall, Hong Sera looked fine.

"Hong Sera, it’s okay to criticize us, you know?" Kim Heedo said, sighing. "We let Lee Junsu get away with his crimes because we chose to protect our family. If your family finds out about what we did, they’ll hate us."

"Not if I tell them that I made the decision with you," Hong Sera said casually, shrugging. "My family is already used to it. They were also mad at Han Raehyun and Jin Minki before, but they still let me keep my relationship with them. In short, they spoil me to death so they’ll let it slide if I tell them to."

Kim Heedo scoffed. "That’s why you became a pushover."

It sounded rude, but it also sounded affectionate.

Like an older brother nagging at their younger sister because they are worried.

"I don’t think you have the right to say that, Heedo-ya," Sohee said teasingly. "You’re also one of the people who spoil Hong Sera."

Kim Heedo opened his mouth, but no words came out.

Because I’m right.

"I have a favor, though," Hong Sera said. "I want you to bring Han Raehyun and Jin Minki here."

Sohee and Kim Heedo asked at the same time: "But why?"

"Lee Junsu is the mastermind behind my accident, and Lee Junsu is friends with Jin Minki," Hong Sera said in a serious tone. "I want to know if Jin Minki knows about Lee Junsu’s plan."

***

"I DON’T think you need help to match your heat cycle and rut."

Hmm?

Sohee was surprised to hear that from Dr. Seong Kyungmin.

He went there with Kim Heedo because they wanted the doctor’s help matching his heat cycle with his husband’s rut.

It’s the most secure way to get pregnant.

"Park Sohee-ssi and Kim Heedo-ssi’s pheromones have gotten stronger than usual," Seong Kyungmin explained. "It happens when an Alpha-Omega couple develop deep feelings for each other."

Oh.

Sohee blushed, but he didn’t feel awkward.

In fact, I’m happy that Dr. Seong could tell that Heedo and I are in love.

"Moreover..."

"What is it, Hyung?" Kim Heedo asked when the doctor trailed off. "Why are you hesitating?"

"I’ve already said this before, but I’ll say it with more certainty this time: Park Sohee-ssi and Kim Heedo-ssi are a fated pair," Dr. Seong Kyungmin said in a serious tone. "If you’re aiming to get pregnant the soonest, then I strongly advise Imprinting."

Oh.

Imprinting.

It was the ultimate marking between an Alpha and an Omega.

As expected, it’s only a matter of time before Heedo and I do our bonding properly.

Sohee turned to Kim Heedo when he felt his husband’s gaze on his face...

... and then he blushed.

Aigoo.

Kim Heedo was looking at Sohee as if he wanted to devour him right there and then.

As a result, both of their pheromones "exploded" as if they were reacting to each other.

"Please get a room," Dr. Seong Kyungmin pleaded while covering his nose with a handkerchief. "I don’t get paid enough to deal with couples in their honeymoon phase."

***

HONG SERA wanted to live kindly, but this time, she chose to be the bad person.

And she was now witnessing the result of her selfishness.

"Is that true, Jin Minki?" Han Raehyun asked Jin Minki in a cold voice. "Answer me— and don’t you dare lie."

Jin Minki closed his eyes tightly. "I’m sorry, Raehyun-ah— I really am."

Hong Sera then silently sipped her tea.

So, this is probably why Sohee Oppa enjoys real-life dramas...

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