I've Been Possessed, But What If I Get Pregnant First? - C7
When I finally lifted the pile of clothes in the corner, there was a white cell phone inside.
Whose phone is this again? Ah, is this Cha Yuwon’s phone?
Last time, that phone was put in my pocket by Kwon Taebeom as I expected, so I returned it to him. And this one was found in Cha Yuwon’s room, so it was probably Cha Yuwon’s phone. Rubbing my damp hands on my pants the whole ride in his car, I tapped the phone screen a couple times.
“Phew… Thank goodness.”
The phone lock could be unlocked with fingerprint recognition. When I placed my thumb on the round button, the lock screen unlocked and the phone screen set as the default background appeared.
“Did this kid only carry his phone around to check the time…?”
There was really nothing on the phone. There weren’t even the common game apps, only apps that are installed by default when you buy a phone were listed. The moment I was about to click on a familiar shaped app, Grandma knocked on the bedroom door and called for me.
“Yuwon, come see me for a bit.”
“Yes, Grandma…”
Feeling guilty, I immediately put down the phone and went out to the living room. I knelt in front of Grandma and gulped. I lowered my head deeply and squeezed my eyes shut, bracing for the pain that would soon come. But contrary to my expectations, Grandma held my hand and spoke in a gentle voice.
“Yuwon.”
“Yes…?”
“Oh my. What should I do with my poor puppy…”
“I’m sorry. But I was so hungry… To-tomorrow, I’ll peel o-one more bundle of onions!”
Right. It was something Grandma would have to do anyway if I didn’t, and I’m young so I can handle this much. I rolled up my sleeves as if I could do it right away, revealing my skinny wrists. Grandma must have seen that too, as she let out a deep sigh. I hurriedly pulled down the rolled up sleeves to hide my thin wrists.
“My poor baby…”
“Grandma…?”
Grandma, who was always just strong, had tears in her eyes as she stroked my hand, and I also teared up for no reason.
“Grandma, I’m sorry… I won’t do it again. I was wrong.”
When I lowered my head and sincerely apologized, Grandma patted my head with her thick hand.
“Yuwon, you really won’t go with Grandma?”
“…Pardon?”
Where are you going, Grandma…? As I rolled my eyes with no memories remaining, Grandma sighed.
“The store lease doesn’t have much time left, and I’m getting too old to run the business now.”
“Ah…”
“I don’t know what you plan to do here alone, but this old lady is really worried.”
I could guess the content from Grandma’s few worried words. The store lease was about to expire soon and accordingly, elderly Grandma was moving to another area. Cha Yuwon must have said he would stay in Seoul alone.
“Don’t worry, Grandma. I’m not a little kid anymore. And actually, I want to study again too.”
“Study?”
At the mention of studying, Grandma widened her eyes and stroked my cheek.
“Yuwon, will you really be okay?”
Was Cha Yuwon that bad at studying…? Seeing Grandma’s trembling eyes, I felt something was strange, but I nodded and answered.
“Yes. I’ll go to Korea University and let you live in luxury, Grandma!”
The goal is Korea University. It’s already been several years since I last studied for the entrance exam, but since I went to Korea University once, wouldn’t twice be easy…? When I clenched my fist to show my determination, Grandma nodded, saying she understood.
“Okay. But if it gets too hard, you can drop everything and come to Grandma, baby.”
Meeting Grandma’s eyes, I almost burst into tears as some inexplicable emotion welled up in my chest.
‘Cha Yuwon. You were really loved, weren’t you.’
Grandma said she would go to bed early, so I returned to my room.
‘Ah, right. Omega. I forgot about that.’
I picked up the phone on the bed and typed ‘omega’ in the search box. My fingers kept slipping because they were wet with sweat, but after a few tries I managed to search.
“Omega… Is there a meaning of omega that I don’t know?”
I expected omega-3 to come up in related searches and pressed the search button. But some truly unexpected related search terms caught my eye one by one.
“Omega… alpha… he-heat cycle, what are all these…?”
With trembling hands, I tapped on the encyclopedia at the very top. Then a vast amount of information about omegas poured out over about 10 pages. I quickly scanned the contents.
And by the time I finished flipping through all 10 pages, goosebumps rose on my forearms and my vision blurred white.
“Ha… haha… What is this… So I’m an omega?”
No matter how fictional this novel was, this was too much. People with the ‘omega’ trait could get pregnant regardless of being male or female. Moreover, alphas periodically go into rut and omegas into heat, a kind of estrus cycle.
No matter how fictional this world is… I even remember this setting didn’t exist in the original, just what is going on…!
I plopped down on the bed, grabbed my throbbing head, and racked my brain quickly.
“Cha, Cha Yuwon. Come to think of it, where did he go? How can I re-return?”
Suddenly my body felt chilly and I had the feeling of being trapped, unable to come and go anywhere. I fumbled to get out of bed. And I hurriedly started searching through Cha Yuwon’s belongings. I needed to find any clues that could tell me about Cha Yuwon.
“Here it is!”
Before long, I found Cha Yuwon’s diary hidden inside the desk drawer.
Right, just what kind of life did you live. Hoping to find answers in this diary, I slowly opened it.
[20XX, November 12 (X-day)]
I had no money at all so I walked all the way home. I had put the cash I had between book pages, but those guys found it and took it all.
I was going to buy lipstick as a birthday gift for Grandma. In the end, I couldn’t do anything for her this birthday. I felt so sorry that I couldn’t stop crying.
[20XX, November 30 (X-day)]
I think my arm is broken. I pretended to be fine in front of Grandma, but my hand lost strength after getting hit last time. Fortunately, my face looks fine.
[20XX, December 16 (X-day)]
I’m hungry. Filling my stomach with water from the sink is too tiring and exhausting now. But I couldn’t go to the cafeteria because those guys were waiting for me there. I’m scared.
[20XX, January 8 (X-day)]
I went to the store early in the morning due to the record cold wave. As expected, the water pipes burst and the kitchen was flooded.
I would have been in big trouble if it wasn’t for that mister. He not only helped me but also gave me a huge amount of money as a token of gratitude. I really didn’t do anything though… Anyway, I hope he comes again next time.
[20XX, February 22 (X-day)]
I feel Grandma’s health is getting worse. Her coughing sound early every morning seemed to be getting worse. I’m already scared of how I’ll live if Grandma leaves my side too.
[20XX, March 19 (X-day)]
That mister from before came to Grandma’s store. Grandma said he’s a regular customer. I hope he comes more often.
I put red ginseng candy that adults might like on the counter, but he left without taking it. I should buy a different flavor next time.
[20XX, April 7 (X-day)]
Grandma’s store started doing really well. As expected, Grandma’s cooking skills are the best. But it hurts to see Grandma struggling. I want to succeed quickly and be filial to Grandma.
[20XX, July 20 (X-day)]
I bit the hand of that bastard trying to press my head against the table and ran away for dear life. My phone already had countless missed calls.
I’m worried about how I’ll go to school from now on. I just want to die.
[20XX, July 22 (X-day)]
I started exercising to avoid getting eaten alive like my brother said. Please, I prayed that I could protect Grandma. That I could protect myself.
[20XX, July 23 (X-day)]
I started learning boxing. It seemed difficult to do alone, so I went to a boxing gym near my house. I only jumped rope all day, but I feel my body getting healthier. I want to get healthy and good at fighting quickly.
[20XX, August 23 (X-day)]
It’s been a month since I started jumping rope. And today, for the first time, I did what the coach called sparring. I got hit a lot, but I want to master the skills quickly to protect my body and Grandma.
On the way in, I bought the watermelon Grandma likes and she ate it well. I hope summer passes quickly.
[20XX, August 24 (X-day)]
I met my brother at the boxing gym. I thought I should come at this time often from now on. I couldn’t bring myself to drink the beverage my brother bought me and brought it home. I was so happy.
[20XX, September 3 (X-day)]
Those guys came to find me on the first day of school. But I didn’t just endure quietly like before. I think it was the first time I properly rebelled. That guy in particular seemed very surprised and let me go.
I’m glad I started boxing. It was all thanks to my brother.
[20XX, September 10 (X-day)]
Today, my brother treated me to jajangmyeon and sweet and sour pork. I ordered a large sweet and sour pork for the first time and ate it. I was full but it was so delicious that I kept eating. I should bring Grandma next time.
I’m starting to like my brother more and more. I hope January 1st comes soon.
[20XX, September 16 (X-day)]
I found out my brother is an alpha. I… No. Today was just a hard day.