I've Been Possessed, But What If I Get Pregnant First? - C55
#55
In my original life, I wasn’t very close with my parents and they were always busy. Also, with my timid personality, I had no friends and couldn’t even imagine dating someone. But next to Cha Yuwon was Cha Yuwon’s grandmother, who was a bit scary but full of affection and warmth.
And now, there were always the Ahjussis who protected my side, and even Taebeom… who I likely wouldn’t meet again in the future.
The past with Taebeom, who washed fruits and bought me delicious things, came to mind and my mood turned gloomy again.
When I hung my head low and bit my lip, Ho-ppang whimpered as if worried about me.
“Sorry. I should only think good thoughts.”
When I rubbed my reddened eyes, Ho-ppang jumped to the floor and tugged on the hem of my pants.
“Wh- Where are you going?”
I matched my steps slowly, following Ho-ppang in case he hurt his feet. Only after going quite a distance with his short legs did Ho-ppang let go of my clothes and ran forward.
“Huh…?”
“Kkyuheung!”
Ho-ppang wagged his round bottom, bouncing and playing around, biting the big White Tiger’s tail.
“Uh… Hi?”
When I made eye contact with the White Tiger, chills ran down my spine. I don’t think he was like this before. As I rolled my eyes, reading the White Tiger’s mood, he approached me step by step. The light in the big White Tiger’s eyes looking at me was golden. As if I would be eaten at any moment, I took a step back, holding my breath.
“Kkyueh…?”
But Ho-ppang, who had returned to my side at some point, was firmly stationed behind me, so I couldn’t back away any further.
“Euhak…!”
In the end, I sharply inhaled as the White Tiger came right up to my nose. The White Tiger pressed down on my shoulder and opened his mouth wide towards my exposed nape.
“I- I’m dead…!”
***
“Ack! Hu- huff… A d- dream…”
When I opened my eyes wide, I saw the familiar ceiling. I knew it was a dream, but the White Tiger’s sharp teeth felt real even now. I wiped my sweaty hand on my neck. Fortunately, it was all still attached. But it seemed to sting a bit too…
“Ouch…!”
It really stung. I tried to check the stinging spot, but I couldn’t see well. In the end, I got up from the bed, went into the bathroom, and threw off my clothes. There was an unfamiliar wound on my nape.
“Was I bitten by a mosquito…?”
But spring had just begun not long ago, so the weather was still chilly for that. Mosquitoes shouldn’t be out yet with their mouths crooked… Well, I must have scratched it while sleeping. Since I came all the way to the bathroom, I took off my pants and underwear and entered the shower.
Perhaps because it was an expensive hotel, warm water came out as soon as I turned on the shower despite it being morning. A hum flowed out with the strange confidence that I could start the day in a good mood.
***
Taebeom slightly raised the corner of his mouth, recalling the sensation left on his lips. It was when he held the deeply sleeping Yuwon and released his pheromones this morning too. At the sight of Yuwon exposing his white nape in his sleep, Taebeom felt an irresistible urge.
He buried his lips in Yuwon’s neck like that and only after leaving his mark on his body could he take his mouth off. Taebeom, who satisfactorily rubbed the remaining mark, got up from his seat and kissed Yuwon’s round forehead.
“Hyung-nim, we’ve arrived.”
Taebeom opened his closed eyes at the voice waking him up. His heart raced thinking of Yuwon, whom he had left behind. Taebeom got out of the car and climbed the stairs.
“Where is Seolah?”
“She’s in the annex.”
Taebeom’s steps quickened on the grass that had become even greener to greet spring.
“It’s here, hyung-nim.”
“Okay, you wait outside.”
“Yes!”
Knock knock-
“It’s Kwon Taebeom.”
“Yes, come in!”
At Seolah’s answer, Taebeom opened the door and went inside. Seolah, who was busy organizing the living room, spoke to Taebeom with an embarrassed face.
“You’re here early?”
“It turned out that way.”
“Uh… The place is a bit messy, but have a seat for now.”
Seolah glanced at the seats and hurriedly organized the documents sprawled on the table, pointing to an empty spot with a sheepish face.
“Executive Director Yoon came to see me.”
Wasting no time, Taebeom laid out the main point as soon as he sat down. Seolah, who was preparing tea, asked with a surprised face.
“My brother did?”
“Yes.”
“…What did my brother say?”
Seolah, who was silent for a moment, set the tea down in front of Taebeom. Her fingertips were dyed white as she picked up the teacup with an anxious face.
“It seems Executive Director Yoon found out that Ms. Seolah Yoon is at my house.”
“What? How did my brother find that out?”
“Well… It seems there’s a rat in the house.”
Unlike Seolah, whose eyes slightly lifted with a somewhat flustered face, Taebeom’s expression was dry. Taebeom, who swallowed the hot green tea down his throat, spoke first.
“Are the preparations going well?”
Taebeom glanced at the documents scattered around the room. Although Yuwon’s condition had been improving lately, one never knew when it might worsen again.
“Yes. Fortunately, I found all the data. The storage condition is quite good too. I can start counseling right away, even today.”
As if she had never shown an anxious face, Seolah answered in a confident voice.
“By the way, when is Yuwon returning?”
“He’ll be back soon. I think he’ll be in Seoul next week. Unless something special comes up.”
Taebeom rubbed his lower jaw, thinking of Yuwon. Yuwon, who always acted unpredictably, made it impossible to take your eyes off him even for a moment. Taebeom naturally smiled thinking of Yuwon. Seolah also wore a warm smile and clenched her two fists tightly.
“Great. Then I’ll start counseling as soon as Yuwon returns. I plan to combine drug therapy if necessary.”
“That drug thing-“
Taebeom hesitated for a moment, which was unlike him, before opening his mouth.
“Will it be okay regardless of pregnancy?”
“…Oh my.”
Seolah’s eyes sparkled at Taebeom’s words. She was startled and smiled, narrowing her wide open eyes.
“Is Yuwon pregnant?”
Taebeom cleared his throat with a ‘ahem’ and nodded.
“That’s really great. Congratulations, Mr. Taebeom. Ah, then. Hmm…”
Seolah clapped with a pleased face, then fell into thought. The more Seolah’s answer was delayed, the more anxious Taebeom became and he tugged at his tie.
“Hmm… Then we should wait a bit more before doing drug therapy.”
It was best to be cautious about using drugs during pregnancy. She recalled Yuwon’s face that she had briefly encountered last time. He looked well and seemed to be living comfortably. So it seemed drug therapy wasn’t necessary. Seolah spoke like that and slowly continued her explanation with a face that knew what part Taebeom was worried about.
“From what you said, it seems Yuwon has no memory at all, but that memory isn’t a good one anyway.”
“……”
“There’s no need to deliberately dig up those memories. Our ultimate treatment goal for now is sleepwalking, so I don’t think we need to go as far as drug therapy. Actually, I had considered it, but it’s better not to do it in the current situation. But one thing I’m worried about is…”
Taebeom, who seemed a little relieved by the explanation of Seolah, who had been Yuwon’s doctor for a long time, listened carefully to her continuing words.
“If he regains his memory during treatment, I’m a bit concerned about the shock Yuwon will experience.”
Taebeom gritted his teeth, recalling Yuwon in the past. Could he bear to see Yuwon lose all hope and light and suffer in pain?
‘I want to die…’
It was something that often came out of the sleeping Yuwon’s mouth even now. Thinking about how much pain and contemplation it took for the current Yuwon, who knew nothing, to say such words, it felt like his heart was being torn apart.
‘Mom… Dad…’
Taebeom rubbed his face at the words that came from Yuwon’s mouth in his sleep. He felt an anxiety that Yuwon would disappear forever to follow them at any moment.
“Then I’ll ask you to start with psychological counseling first. Let’s proceed with treatment depending on the situation.”
Taebeom, who belatedly found out about Yuwon’s pregnancy, immediately started studying. Even in his busy schedule, Taebeom continued studying in his spare time and became concerned about Yuwon after learning about prenatal depression.
Although prenatal depression usually occurs from the 6th month of pregnancy, he was still worried. Moreover, deep in Yuwon’s heart, the emotions from that time still remained. Even if he himself didn’t know it.
‘Please just kill me now.’
Recalling Yuwon’s words about wanting to die again, Taebeom squeezed his eyes shut and opened them, getting up from his seat.
“Then, I’ll get going for today. The house is safe, so try not to go outside if possible, and if you need anything, just tell the guys.”
“Yes, I will.”
After a short conversation, Taebeom got up from his seat and headed to the front door. Then Seolah hesitantly called out to Taebeom.
“Ah, um… Mr. Taebeom.”
“……”
“That, by any chance, when will Mr. Gi-chan…”
Seolah’s cheeks were flushed red as she fidgeted and spoke.
“I heard he’s scheduled to enter the country the day after tomorrow.”
“Ah…! Thank you.”
Taebeom nodded once, then left the annex and played Yuwon’s video. The remaining time was 4 days. That was the maximum amount of time he could give Yuwon.
***