CHAPTER 91: PARENTS-IN-LAW

CRAP.

Song Sihyuk’s parents knew that his contract marriage with Lim Garam had become a real marriage now.

But he forgot to tell them about one thing.

That Lim Garam and I aren’t on the same page when it comes to having a baby.

"Abeoji, please don’t pressure my wife," Song Sihyuk said, frowning. "Lim Garam is preparing for his solo debut, so why would you ask him about quitting his job?"

Lim Garam glanced at Song Sihyuk, giving him a grateful smile.

Song Sihyuk smiled back at his adorable wife, even holding Lim Garam’s hand.

Did it poke conscience?

Not really.

Lim Garam will soon forget about his career once we have a baby. Maybe he’ll realize by then that living a quiet life with our family is more important than living a chaotic life as a celebrity.

"I was just asking," his Alpha father said, obviously confused as to why Song Sihyuk was suddenly upset. "I know that your marriage is a secret to protect Lim Garam’s career as an idol. But that’s not something you can and should keep a secret forever. And you know how your grandfather feels about celebrities. Your Aunt Mirae had to quit acting before your grandfather allowed her into the family. Yes, your case is different since your marriage has Mija’s blessing. But that doesn’t mean your grandfather is okay with this."

That statement made Lim Garam flinch.

Haaah.

"Abeoji, stop," Song Sihyuk said sternly. "I’ll talk to Grandfather later. Stop making my wife feel cornered."

"I-It’s okay, Hyung," Lim Garam said, obviously panicking. His adorable wife was probably worried that Song Sihyuk and his Alpha father might end up fighting. "I understand where Abeoji is coming from..."

Ah, shit.

This isn’t good.

Lim Garam looked spooked.

The last thing Song Sihyuk wanted was to make his adorable wife second-guess their marriage.

I should have talked to my parents in advance...

"Dear, I agree with your son— stop making our poor son-in-law feel pressured," his Omega father said, scolding his Alpha father. "Let Sihyuk and Garam handle it. Your son already said he’s going to talk to his grandfather later. So, drop it."

Whew.

Song Sihyuk was relieved that his Omega father came to his rescue.

I do have a feeling that Appa is helping Lim Garam and not me, but it works.

"Fine, this old man will keep his mouth shut now."

Aigooya.

"Abeoji, you’re too old to be sulking," Song Sihyuk said, teasing his Alpha father. "Are you upset because Appa took my side? You must be jealous, huh?"

His Alpha father only scoffed, but he didn’t deny anything.

Aigooya.

"Stop sulking, dear," his Omega father said, gently smacking his Alpha father on the back. And then his Omega father turned to Lim Garam. "Garam-ah, if my son acts like how his Abeoji is acting right now, just smack him like this."

After saying that, his Omega father smacked his Alpha father’s back again.

His Alpha father just scoffed, but it was obvious that his abeoji didn’t mind being ’beaten up’ by his Omega father.

"Pfft."

Oh.

Song Sihyuk felt relieved when Lim Garam chuckled.

My baby looks fine now.

"Thank you, Appa. I’ll keep that in mind," Lim Garam said politely, and then he smiled shyly at his Alpha father. "Abeoji, you and Sihyuk Hyung look really alike when sulking."

His Alpha father just cleared his throat, obviously embarrassed.

"Yah. When did I sulk?" Song Sihyuk complained. "And I don’t look like Abeoji."

"You do, Hyung," Lim Garam said, gently grabbing Song Sihyuk’s face and squeezing his cheeks. "And you’re sulking right now."

***

"LIM GARAM, take this."

Oh.

Garam extended both of his hands when Vice Chairman Song Seokju, his Alpha father-in-law, handed a red envelope to him.

It was thick.

Pocket money?

It would be rude to reject it, so he accepted it wholeheartedly.

"Thank you, Abeoji."

"Open it, Garam-ah," Lee Wonjae, his Omega father-in-law, encouraged him. "Your abeoji and I took time choosing what present to give you."

Oh, it’s not money?

Garam opened the red envelope.

Ah, there was a thick wad of cash inside...

... and also a key.

Garam gasped softly when he recognized the car key.

It’s a foreign luxury car!

"Abeoji..."

"No, you can’t turn it down, Lim Garam," Vice Chairman Song Seokju said firmly. "We actually wanted to buy you a house, but my son threw a tantrum, saying he should be the one giving you that."

Whew.

Garam was relieved that Song Sihyuk stopped his Alpha father-in-law from giving him a house as a present.

This luxury car is already too much...

"Garam-ah, let us dote on you," Lee Wonjae said. "We can’t thank you enough for being patient with our son."

Right?

Song Sihyuk wasn’t easy to handle.

I deserve this much.

"It’s okay to accept it, babe," Song Sihyuk said, wrapping an arm around Garam’s waist. "If you don’t, they’re just going to give you something more expensive than a foreign car— like a yacht or a private plane."

That sounded scary.

I don’t need a yacht or a private plane.

Garam hugged the car key close to his chest and bowed politely. "Thank you for the present, Appa and Abeoji."

His parents-in-law looked satisfied that he accepted the car.

Sihyuk Hyung, too.

That was only the beginning of the string of expensive gifts Garam had received from Song Sihyuk’s family that day.

***

"YOU CAN’T drive? I guess my baby is still a baby, huh?"

Tsk.

Garam was actually in a good mood because he really loved the luxury car that his parents-in-law had given him as a present.

To be precise, he liked the color.

It’s midnight blue— my favorite.

The luxury car was already in the basement parking of the apartment complex when they got home.

Sihyuk Hyung owns this space, as well as all the cars and big bikes in here.

Anyway, Song Sihyuk brought Garam there not only to show him the luxury car that his parents-in-law had given him as a present.

His husband wanted them to test drive the car.

I was too embarrassed to tell Hyung that I can’t drive, so I stalled.

That was how Garam ended up sitting behind the wheel while Song Sihyuk was in the passenger seat.

The seat was comfortable, the car smelled nice, and it was spacious inside.

However...

"Hyung, I didn’t say I can’t drive. I have a driver’s license, and I used to drive the car that I got from HM Group as compensation before," Garam said, pouting because Song Sihyuk was teasing him again. "It’s just that I forgot how to drive since I got Geon Hyung as my manager-slash-bodyguard. He drives me around, after all."

Song Sihyuk chuckled. "Then should I give you a refresher course?"

"We can do that later. I don’t want to get into an accident while preparing for my solo debut."

"Why are you already assuming that you’ll get into an accident? Do you think I’ll let that happen when I’m with you?"

"You haven’t seen me drive yet, Hyung. If I weren’t an idol, I would probably have a career in car racing."

Song Sihyuk chuckled. "It’s that bad?"

"Yes, Hyung."

"Aigooya. I’m glad I sent Shin Geon to you."

"I’ll practice driving again once I’m done with my promotions," Garam said determinedly. Then he carefully touched the beautiful car’s roof. "Wait for me, baby."

"Yah. Why are you giving the car an endearment when you don’t have any for me? You don’t even call me ’babe.’"

"Aigooya."

"Don’t use my catchphrase against me."

Tsk.

This hyung is throwing a tantrum again.

Indulging Song Sihyuk was easier these days than letting him sulk, so...

"Hyung-ah."

Okay, now Garam was embarrassed.

I mean, acting cute is my bread and butter as an idol, but what cringe is cringe.

’Hyung-ah’ was just a cuter and friendlier version of ’hyung,’ but only kids would use that term to address an older male.

Yes, I just did a cringey aegyo for Sihyuk Hyung.

To be honest, Garam wouldn’t be surprised if Song Sihyuk cursed him out for being so cringe.

Fortunately, that didn’t happen.

In fact, his Alpha looked pleasantly surprised.

Moreover...

Hyung’s pheromones got stronger, so it means he’s turned on.

"Say that again, Garam-ah."

Garam tried to avoid Song Sihyuk’s gaze because he was really embarrassed, but his husband grabbed his face gently and forced him to look at him again.

The lust in the Alpha’s eyes was so clear.

This hyung wants me so bad.

"What did you call me again, Garam-ah?"

Aigooya.

Hyung liked it.

"Hyung-ah."

Song Sihyuk cursed under his breath, and then he leaned down— devouring Garam’s mouth as if he’d die if he didn’t kiss him like that.

The Alpha then grabbed Garam’s hand and put it on his erection.

Yep, his husband was hard-rock already.

"Garam-ah, should we do something naughty here?"

"Are you crazy, Hyung?" Garam complained, pushing Song Sihyuk lightly. "This car is a gift from your parents, so this is a sacred place for me."

"For real?"

"I’ll ask your parents for a couple picture later, then I’ll put them on the dashboard to remind us not to do nasty stuff here."

Song Sihyuk suddenly burst out laughing. "You’re so cruel, babe," the Alpha complained. And then he guided Garam’s hand on his erection again. "What are we going to do about this, huh?"

Garam blushed, avoiding Song Sihyuk’s gaze because he was shy. "Let’s take care of it at home, Hyung."

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