I've Been Possessed, But What If I Get Pregnant First? - C70
#70
Kwon Taebeom suddenly spoke to me.
“Yuwon-ah, go to the greenhouse with Myeonghoon right now.”
Right after arriving? I want to lie down a bit since I was in the car for too long…. As I rolled my eyes, Kwon Taebeom soothed me with a troubled face.
“It seems an unwelcome guest has come to the house. There’s no point in seeing him, it’ll be over soon.”
“Okay. I understand.”
It was not right to insist on entering the main building when Kwon Taebeom was saying this much. Nodding my head, I looked at Uncle Myeonghoon who came next to me.
“Come down with Yuwon when I contact you later.”
“I understand, Hyungnim.”
Kwon Taebeom, who stroked my head, went up the stairs first. I spoke to Uncle Myeonghoon, whom I was meeting after a long time.
“Um… Uncle.”
“Yes, sister-in-law.”
When we were in Gangneung, it seemed like he spoke more familiarly, but maybe it was my imagination, Uncle’s way of speaking felt stiff. He must have been scolded by Kwon Taebeom because of what happened last time. I offered a belated apology to Uncle Myeonghoon.
“I’m sorry for running away like that last time…. I had some misunderstandings….”
Although it was embarrassing to talk in detail, I conveyed the parts I had misunderstood and the fact that I had no choice but to make that decision because of that. Then Uncle hurriedly covered his mouth and bowed his head.
“Ah, ahem. I understand. It’s understandable that you had misunderstandings, sister-in-law.”
“Right? I really thought Taebeom-ssi was going to kill me and our Ho-ppang….”
“Ho-ppang? Is that the baby’s nickname?”
“Ah, yes! In my dream, our Ho-ppang’s butt was really fluffy like a steamed bun.”
“I see….”
Uncle’s face looked somehow enraptured. Does he want to eat a steamed bun?
“Can I go up now?”
“Ah, yes. This way please.”
Going up the stairs connected to the underground parking lot instead of the stairs connected to the yard, we reached the annex where the uncles stayed. Coming here reminded me of that day, and I suddenly became curious about Yoon Seolah.
“Have you seen Yoon Seolah-ssi too, Uncle?”
“Ah, my sister-in-law?”
I nodded my head and glanced around the annex.
“I saw her once with Gi-chan last time. Her family strongly opposed her dating Gi-chan, so she ran away to Hong Kong, and they went to catch her again. Phew, it was a huge mess.”
“Ran away?”
“I heard there was strong opposition from the family because a daughter from a chaebol family was dating someone like us.”
I see…. I wonder if they got permission now?
“They haven’t gotten permission yet, so I know she’s staying here.”
As if my thoughts were all showing on my face, Uncle answered every question I had. Matching steps with Uncle, we slowly passed the walking path and arrived at the glass greenhouse. Although it had only been a few days since I last came, the flowers were in full bloom. It was preparing for summer in earnest, completely shedding its spring attire.
“It’s been a while since I’ve been here.”
Uncle looked around the greenhouse as if lost in thought, then continued.
“After Madam passed away, it was a place that no one paid attention to and was neglected.”
For a neglected place, it was too beautiful now. Various types of flowers were in full bloom, and the small pond in the center was very well maintained without moss.
“Hyungnim told us to renovate it for you, Yuwon-nim. Not only this, but many things have really changed thanks to you.”
Come to think of it, when I first entered this house, the overall atmosphere was very desolate and lonely, but now there was no trace of that. I thought it was just because the weather got better…. By the way, Madam…? Could it be referring to Kwon Taebeom’s mother?
I carefully asked about the sensitive matter.
“Um… when you say Madam, are you referring to Taebeom-ssi’s mother?”
“Yes, it’s been about… 15 years since she passed away.”
Ah…. Taebeom-ssi also didn’t have a mother. If it was 15 years ago, Kwon Taebeom must have been very young too. I felt bad thinking about how hard it must have been for Kwon Taebeom at that time.
“But who is this unwelcome guest? Is it like another gang boss or something?”
“Haha…. Well.”
I pouted my lips, seeing Uncle avoid answering again. Although he is Kwon Taebeom’s subordinate and naturally prioritizes his words, it was true that I felt disappointed.
“Last time was also a misunderstanding due to lack of communication, what if I misunderstand again.”
As I muttered as if wanting him to hear, Uncle looked at me with a very flustered face. Then he finally narrowed one eye and earnestly pleaded with me.
“Th-then you absolutely must not say that I told you. Or else this time I might really be headed to Antarctica, not China.”
To China? To Antarctica? Is it some kind of slang used in the underworld? For now, my curiosity came first, so I nodded and even hooked my finger.
“Actually… Chairman-nim is here in the main building now.”
“Chairman-nim?”
“Yes.”
If it’s Chairman-nim… it’s Kwon Taebeom’s father!
Gasp. Although we’re not married yet, I’m practically Kwon Taebeom’s husband, so I can’t just stay here. I was also worried about how rude I would appear to Chairman-nim if he found out later. I hurriedly left the greenhouse and headed to the main building, but Uncle blocked my way.
“Sister-in-law, absolutely. You absolutely must not say that I told you. I’m telling you this because I really trust you, sister-in-law.”
“Yes. I absolutely, aaaaabsolutely won’t tell. How about I even sign on your palm?”
It was a joke, but Uncle immediately held out his hand. In the end, only after completing the fingerprint and signature on his palm did he step aside as if relieved.
I couldn’t run with my pregnant body, but I diligently passed the yard with the alarm technique I learned while running away and arrived in front of the main door. I tried to open the door, but a loud voice flowed from inside.
What is this! Co-could it be…. Is there opposition from the family between Kwon Taebeom and me too?
With gloomy thoughts, I drooped the corners of my eyes and moved my steps into the house. Then, Kwon Taebeom and a middle-aged man who looked just like him noticed me.
“This place, haa….”
Kwon Taebeom, who noticed me first, sighed heavily as if at a loss for words. And he glared at Uncle Myeonghoon standing next to me with a fierce gaze. I blocked his way to protect Uncle as promised. Uncle looked at me and Kwon Taebeom, then bowed almost 90 degrees and left as if running away.
“Right. You came. I knew you’d be here! Kwon Taebeom, you unfilial bastard!”
Chairman-nim, who had already approached me, clapped and welcomed me. Flustered by the sudden first greeting without preparation, I opened my mouth with a lot of tension.
“Ah, hello…. I’m Cha Yuwon- heup.”
“Yes, it’s you, baby!”
As I was about to lower my head, Chairman-nim grabbed my hands tightly. With a moved face, he even wiped away tears and shook my held hands up and down.
“We finally meet! I missed you so much, my new baby!”
“What? Ah, n-new baby…. th-thank you.”
Did he already know about my existence? And it seems he quite…. likes me, more than I expected. I looked at Kwon Taebeom, who was looking this way with a crooked face at the unexpected reaction. Then Kwon Taebeom approached and removed Chairman-nim’s hands from mine, saying,
“Now that you’ve seen each other, please go back.”
“Ahem. I don’t want to.”
“Father.”
Kwon Taebeom lowered his voice and glared at Chairman-nim. Then Chairman-nim hid behind me and shouted at Kwon Taebeom.
“Now that it’s come to this, I’m staying here for the time being!”
This is what happened a little while ago. Sitting between Kwon Taebeom, who had his arms crossed and was glaring at Chairman-nim, and Chairman-nim, who was deliciously eating the rabbit-shaped apple brought by the head chef, ignoring Kwon Taebeom’s gaze, I was having a hard time.
“Tae, Taebeom-ssi… I’m suffocating….”
It was hard to breathe in this desolate atmosphere. As I quietly whispered, Kwon Taebeom knelt in front of me and checked my condition.
“Take a deep breath.”
“Heuk, huu, huuu….”
Perhaps because I was too nervous, it was hard to breathe. When I couldn’t breathe properly, my hands even started sweating. As I slowly inhaled and exhaled following him, my breathing gradually became regular.
“I, I’m okay now….”
“If you feel very unwell, should we go to the hospital?”
“Yes, baby, let’s go to the hospital right away. No, I’ll contact Dr. Choi…!”
I stopped Chairman-nim, who took out his cell phone with a more flustered face than me, and hurriedly apologized.
“No! I’m really o-okay now. I’m sorry for worrying you.”
“My new baby, as long as you’re okay…. Are you sure you don’t need to go to the hospital?”
“Yes. Thank you for your concern.”
“Let’s go upstairs and rest a bit.”
“It, it’s not that bad….”
I shook my head desperately. I was sorry for suddenly having difficulty breathing and worrying the elder, but I couldn’t leave Chairman-nim who said he came to see me.
“Yes, rest a bit like that fellow said. You must have been very startled by my sudden visit.”
“You know well. Yuwon is uncomfortable because of you, Father. Please go back quickly.”
“N-no!”
When I shouted, Chairman-nim stared at me with a moved face for a while, then glared at Kwon Taebeom.
“The new baby says no, though?”
Ignoring Chairman-nim who looked proud, Kwon Taebeom hugged me. Suddenly, my two feet floated in the air. My face felt hot at the sight of him using someone else’s precious son like a servant.