CHAPTER 73: A WAY WITH WORDS

"JUST tell my family we’re trying to have a baby and they’ll be happy."

Garam could tell that Song Sihyuk didn’t mean to say that out loud.

Hyung looks more surprised than I am.

They had already talked about how he didn’t see himself giving him an heir anytime soon.

Although the Alpha had quickly dropped the subject at the time, he could tell that his chaebol husband wasn’t pleased with how their conversation ended then.

But Sihyuk Hyung acted normal after that, so I forgot that we talked about that issue.

Come to think of it, Dr. Seong Kyungmin was with them during that talk.

I guess we should talk about having an heir again with just the two of us.

"Hyung, let’s talk," Garam said carefully, picking up the cherry potato that he had dropped earlier out of shock. He put it on the empty bowl. Then he placed the bowl on the coffee table before cleaning his hands with wet wipes that he had prepared in advance, since he was eating using his fingers. Finally, he faced his chaebol husband properly. "I know you want an heir, but I’ve also made myself clear already: I don’t want a child. I’m not confident that my stance will change later. So, if it’s going to be a problem, then should we reconsider this relationship?"

"Fuck no," Song Sihyuk said, frowning. The Alpha obviously didn’t like the fact that Garam asked to reconsider their relationship. "I want you more than I want a child, Lim Garam."

Aww.

Garam couldn’t decide if what Song Sihyuk had said was romantic or intimidating, though.

I mean, I’m glad that I know I can talk out this issue with Hyung. But an Alpha’s interest is something I’m wary of since I know how obsessive they can get. So, I have to start taming Sihyuk Hyung now if I want to survive this marriage.

And that was when the realization hit him.

"What’s wrong, Garam-ah? I don’t like how you suddenly fell silent after my heartfelt confession."

"I’m not sure if ’want’ is more romantic than ’like,’ Hyung."

"It should be."

"And why is that?"

"I wouldn’t want someone I don’t like."

"That’s not always true, Hyung. Did you like all the people you’ve slept with?"

Song Sihyuk looked at Garam in disbelief, and then he raised an eyebrow. "I see. So, you associate the word ’want’ with ’sexual attraction.’ Is it safe to assume that you associate ’like’ with ’romantic feelings?’"

"Yes," Garam confirmed while nodding. "Call me naïve or whatever. But that’s how I think. Having said that, I’m still honored that a hot specimen of a man like Hyung wants me."

"’Hot specimen of a man?’"

"Come on, Hyung. I know you know you’re hot."

"Still, this is the first time someone called me a ’hot specimen of a man,’" Song Sihyuk said, and then he suddenly burst out laughing. "You surely have a way with words, Garam-ah."

Garam beamed because it was a compliment that he liked hearing. "Thank you, Hyung. I co-wrote most of our songs, so I guess I really do have a way with words."

"Wow. You only like compliments related to work, huh?"

"Most of Hyung’s compliments are for flirting, so you can’t blame me if I prefer your wholesome compliments."

Song Sihyuk just chuckled.

Okay, I feel more relaxed now.

Admittedly, Garam tensed up when Song Sihyuk suddenly brought up having a child.

But, now that he was less anxious, he could think clearly again.

It’s time to go back to the more serious stuff.

"Hyung, we’re getting sidetracked."

"I have a reason why I said that."

"I’m listening."

"You know that I was summoned by my grandfather, right?"

"Yes, Hyung."

"I found out that he knows I’m married to you all this time," Song Sihyuk confessed. "And Grandfather wants me to divorce you."

Garam covered his mouth with his hands when he gasped.

"Grandfather wanted me to divorce you because he wanted me to marry an Omega who could give me a child. My grandfather is one of those old-fashioned Alphas who think Alphas only belong to Omegas and vice-versa."

Oh, right.

The majority of the new generation don’t think that way anymore, but most old Alphas are still stuck in that mindset.

"Grandfather changed his mind when I confessed that you’ve become an Omega."

"But what if your grandfather finds out that I don’t want a child?"

"That’s why I’m thinking of letting Grandfather believe that we’re trying to have a child for now," Song Sihyuk explained calmly, and then he held Garam’s hands. "Babe, I know my grandfather. If we outright tell him that we don’t want a child, then he’ll get mad— he’ll do everything in his power to sabotage our marriage. That’s why we need to make Grandfather believe that we’re trying to have a child, so he’ll leave us alone in the meantime."

Hmm.

To be fair, Garam understood Song Sihyuk’s plan.

And he could see it working temporarily.

However...

"Hyung, we can only keep up with that kind of lie for so long..."

"It’s a pretty well-known fact that it’s not easy for a male Omega to get pregnant, so Grandfather won’t expect us to conceive a child right away. So, we have at least a few years before he gets suspicious," Song Sihyuk said, gently squeezing Garam’s hands. "But I’ll make sure Grandfather has already made peace with the fact that he’s not getting a great-grandson from us before that time comes."

Whew,

Garam was relieved that Song Sihyuk had it all planned.

Of course, he didn’t feel good about lying to his chaebol husband’s family.

But it’s better than Sihyuk Hyung’s Grandfather bothering us.

Oh.

Garam let out a soft gasp when another realization hit him.

"What’s wrong, babe?" Song Sihyuk asked worriedly. "Are you in pain? Hungry?"

"Hyung, I think I like you more than I’d want to admit."

Because, if not, then I would have just let his grandfather ruin our marriage.

""More than you’d want to admit?"" Song Sihyuk chuckled while shaking his head. "Your confession would have sounded more romantic had you not included that part, Lim Garam."

"I didn’t want to confess, but I thought it was only fair to do so since Hyung confessed. Since wanting is the same as liking the person for Hyung, then what you said earlier was a confession, correct?"

"Uh-huh."

"Then we’re on the right track," Garam said, nodding. "So, is it safe to assume that we want to stay married? That we’re a real couple now?"

"I really like how straightforward you are, Garam-ah," Song Sihyuk said, and then he suddenly grabbed Garam by the waist. After that, the Alpha lifted him and placed him on his lap. He then secured him by wrapping his arms around his waist. "Yes, we’re dating now. That means you’re completely mine— finally."

"That means Hyung is also mine, right?"

"Yes, I’m yours— every inch of me."

"So, Hyung will listen to me from now on, right?"

"Am I not already doing that, babe?"

"Hyung, you have selective hearing— you only listen to what you want to hear."

Song Sihyuk just smiled ’innocently.’

Haaah.

It’s annoying how much I like Hyung’s face.

"Hyung, we may have a secret marriage due to my circumstances five years ago. But now that we’re a real couple, I want to protect this marriage with you," Garam said, gently grabbing Song Sihyuk’s face like how the Alpha would often do to him. "I want this relationship to work, so please don’t make me regret choosing you."

"Of course, I wouldn’t want you to regret marrying me," Song Sihyuk said, leaning to Garam’s touch before kissing the palm of his hand. "Garam-ah, you’re my Omega— I can’t afford to lose you."

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