Married For Now-Chapter 84: WINNERS AND LOSERS

"SOHEE HYUNG, you must absolutely scream for help if the Omega kid suddenly does something strange."

"Aigoo," Sohee complained lightly when Yang Jaewon started talking to him as if he were a child. "Who do you think I am?"

Yang Jaewon and Kwon Gaon answered at the same time: "An adrenaline junkie."

Tsk.

"Don’t believe everything Kim Heedo says about me, you brats."

"Hyung, we didn’t believe Heedo at first," Yang Jaewon said. "But when you saw you confront Choi Namgyu even though you could have just called Heedo to deal with that sunbae-nim, we finally believed him. Sohee Hyung, you like drama too much."

Kwon Gaon didn’t say anything this time, but he nodded in agreement with Yang Jaewon.

Haaah.

To think I’d be scolded by my younger husband’s friends...

After his classes, Yang Jaewon and Kwon Gaon picked him up.

Kim Heedo had already left for a business meeting by then.

So, Yang Jaewon and Kwon Gaon drove Sohee to the small hospital where the Omega kid was confined.

There are small hospitals that specialize in treating Omegas and Alphas.

"Hyung, we already made sure that this hospital is safe," Kwon Gaon said. "But Heedo said you find the kid suspicious. So, please don’t lower your guard."

"Fine. I promise I’ll yell if I feel unsafe," Sohee said, raising his hand as if making an oath. "And I won’t get in trouble this time. If I do, you can call me ’AJ Hyung.’"

AJ, short for ’adrenaline junkie.’

Sohee meant it as a joke.

But instead of laughing, Yang Jaewon and Kwon Gaon nodded earnestly.

Oh, dear.

Since I’m older than them, I can’t take back my words.

Sohee should really stay out of trouble this time.

***

"PARK SOHEE Sunbae-nim, I’m really sorry for the way I behaved while I was in my heat!"

Oh, what a nice kid.

Sohee could tell that Jung Byeol— the Omega kid who harassed Kim Heedo a week ago at the parking lot— was genuine with his apology.

He told the kid that he didn’t have to get up from the bed, but he still bowed properly.

"Please extend my apology to Kim Heedo Sunbae-nim, too," Jung Byeol said shyly. "I’d like to apologize to Kim Heedo Sunbae-nim in person. But the fact that he isn’t here means he doesn’t want to see me again, right? I totally understand if that’s the case."

"Yes, my husband doesn’t wish to see you," Sohee said bluntly because there was no reason for him to lie. "Actually, I’m not here to get an apology from you, Byeol-ah. Oh, can I speak comfortably?"

"Of course, Sunbae-nim. Please feel free to talk comfortably."

"Thank you," Sohee said, nodding. "Anyway, I appreciate that you apologized to me and my husband. Don’t worry, Byeol-ah. We understand that you weren’t yourself since you here in heat. I’m not saying it’s an excuse to attack a person— I’m just saying that we understand. After all, it was also your first heat, right?"

"Y-Yes, Sunbae-nim," Jung Byeol said shyly. "It was my first heat ever since I awakened as an Omega a few months ago."

’Awakened.’

That’s the normal term used when a Beta gets their Secondary Gender.

However...

"That wasn’t what you said last time, Byeol-ah," Sohee said carefully. "You said you were "turned into an Omega." I’m here to ask you what exactly you meant by that."

Jung Byeol looked confused by what he said. "I’m sorry, Sunbae-nim. But I don’t actually remember saying that. Even if I did say that, maybe it was because I was disoriented back then?"

To be honest, the Omega kid had a point.

I don’t really lose myself like that during my heat since I’m a Dominant Omega. But not Omegas are like me.

"Sohee Sunbae-nim, d-did I say something wrong?"

Ah.

Sohee actually didn’t know how to answer that question.

I came here because the kid’s words bothered me. But why did it bother me in the first place? Did I really think that there’s a way to forcefully turn a Beta into an Omega? freeweɓnovel.cøm

Oh, shit.

That thought gave Sohee the shivers.

Am I crazy? It seems like I’ve really seen too many dramas, and my head is filled with nonsense now.

"Sunbae-nim?"

"Oh, it’s nothing," Sohee said, shaking his head. "Byeol-ah, do you have a good support system as a newly awakened Omega? Is there an Omega in your family or friend group?"

"Yes, sunbae-nim," Jung Byeol assured him. "My parents are both Beta, but I have friends who are Omegas. Plus, my parents already registered me for this hospital’s crash course for late bloomers like me."

Everyone in this country receives basic education about Secondary Gender from elementary to high school, but the ’advanced lessons’ are only taught to students whose Secondary Gender is confirmed. Luckily for late bloomers like Cho Euntak and Jung Byeol, there are crash courses for them to help them navigate the big change in their lives.

"That’s good to know," Sohee said, smiling. "You should get used to your new life as an Omega. Don’t forget to carry your medicines and inhibitors wherever you go. But if you suddenly get your heat early and you don’t have access to your meds, make sure to call a trusted friend or adult. If you can, go to the hospital right away. Remember this: sex isn’t the only answer to relieve your heat."

Jung Byeol blushed as if he was shy, but he nodded. "Thank you, Sunbae-nim. Can I call you if I need help?"

It was hard to turn down the kid.

Male Omegas are rare, so we are often targeted by twisted Alphas who want to "breed" us as if we were baby machines and not humans.

However...

"I’ll greet you when we see each other, Byeol-ah," Sohee said, smiling apologetically. "I’m sorry, but I don’t think we need a reason to keep in touch. Having said that, you can come to me in person if you need help and you can’t trust anyone else but me."

Let’s set boundaries before the kids start calling me ’AJ Hyung’ for real.

***

"WHY DIDN’T you bring Sohee here, son?"

"Sohee Hyung promised to hang out with Hong Sera and their younger friend," Kim Heedo explained to his mother while they were having early dinner at home. "And I went to a store to buy Sohee Hyung a present."

"A present?" his mother asked curiously. "I heard you bought gold bars for Sohee. Did you get him another present?"

"Hyung and his group won second place at YonheeToon Awards, so I got Hyung a gift."

His mother’s face lit up. "Sohee is good at drawing webcomics? That’s nice. I’m glad he found something he wants to do."

Heedo nodded in agreement.

"Did you get a proper gift for your husband?" his mother asked, giving him a suspicious look. "Kim Heedo, I was shocked when I heard you only got Sohee three pieces of 1,000-gram gold bars. Your father and I didn’t raise you a cheapskate, son."

"Eomma, please don’t judge me harshly. I wanted to get Hyung a few 400-ounce gold bars. But Hyung got mad. He said he only needed three 1,000-gram gold bars."

"Fine. It’s good that you respected Sohee’s wishes. But you didn’t just stop at gold bars, did you?"

"Of course not, Eomma. It seems like Hyung is obsessed with gold these days. So, I got him a collection of gold jewelry. Oh, and a gold watch, too. But since the watch is from overseas, so we have to wait a bit for it."

"Very well," his mother said, nodding as if she was finally satisfied. "Now let’s talk about the real reason you’re here."

"Ilsung Electronics will be holding a party this weekend, right?" Heedo asked, smiling. "I heard they invited different game-developing companies because they’re planning to launch exclusive games for the new Ilsung Universe smartphone series. Isn’t that right, Eomma?"

Nectasoft is one of the biggest gaming companies in the country. So, naturally, they are invited to the party.

Since Choi Namgyu’s father owned Nectasoft, that bastard would be there for sure.

According to my research, Choi Namgyu is always present at big gatherings like that.

"I can already see what you’re planning, son."

"We all know that Grandfather will hand over the Ilsung Electronics to me for my successor training anyway. I’m sure Grandfather will be delighted if he finds out I’m finally showing interest in the company."

"I understand," his mother said, smiling proudly at him. "It’s about time for you to show your face to our circle anyway. You’re bringing Sohee with you, aren’t you?"

Heedo let out a sigh while shaking his head. "Sohee Hyung wouldn’t miss this kind of drama for the world, Eomma."

***

"SOHEE OPPA!"

"Sohee Hyung!"

Aigoo.

After Sohee visited Jung Byeol at the hospital, Yang Jaewon and Kwon Gaon dropped him off at the Korean barbecue restaurant where Hong Sera and Cho Euntak were waiting for him.

Then Yang Jaewon and Kwon Gaon already left.

Heedo will come and pick me up later.

For now...

"What’s wrong, kids?" Sohee asked, confused and curious. "Why are you already drunk?"

Hong Sera and Cho Euntak suddenly burst out crying.

"Oppa, Han Raehyun doesn’t love me anymore..."

"Hyung, Baek Jeho is so unfair..."

Aigoo.

Sohee felt bad for Hong Sera and Cho Euntak because the kids really looked heartbroken. But, deep inside, he felt refreshed.

Yep, this "drama" is better than the ones where I almost died.

***

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