Chapter 227: Ruined appetite
Seoha’s POV
Did I really just ask Taesan on a date?
I...just asked Kang Taesan on a date when I don’t have any money or plans. I’ve never been on a proper date before, what do I do?
He frowns when he realizes that I’m sitting frozen in place with a smile on my face.
"Are you okay, Seoha?" he asks and I nod slowly. No, I’m not okay, I’m panicking and wishing I didn’t say anything.
I have to call Minjae and ask for his advice...
"Seoha?" Taesan calls and I blink twice, holding a nervous smile on my face.
"Yes, I’m okay" I respond, and he kisses me on the cheek, nuzzling the soft skin before pulling away from me.
Since we started getting more comfortable with each other, I’ve noticed that the alpha really likes kisses, it takes me back to when I was a kid.
Every ’I love you’ I said wasn’t just for repetition’s sake. Every hand holding while walking down the road with my mom wasn’t just for clinginess’ sake. And every kiss on the cheek was a promise.
A promise to myself that my mom was still with me...that she wasn’t going to abandon me like dad did to us.
"I can smell you, what’s wrong?" Taesan asks while nosing at my scent gland and pressing a kiss right there too. "I’m just sad you never celebrate your birthdays" I murmur.
"It’s really okay, I don’t tell anyone about it, and Sooin makes it special with her birthday crowns" Taesan chuckles, standing up and suddenly picking me up.
I automatically wrap my arms around his neck and hold on tight. I think I’m getting too used to being carried around.
"Are you going to work?" I ask and he hums, "I have an important meeting with a shareholder" he mumbles and I look at him curiously.
Yesterday’s disagreement is still fresh, and I don’t want us to fight, so I don’t ask any questions, I just stay still in his arms.
Taesan takes me back to the kitchen and places me on one of the seats.
"I’ll make you breakfast and then leave for work" he informs, going around the kitchen to make my food, "Jisu already made something" I say quietly and he gives me a cold look over his shoulder.
"No one cooks for my mate and pup but me" he growls and I press my lips together to hold back my blush.
What’s with this man? It’s his birthday, what is he the one cooking for me.
Minutes pass as Taesan busily crosses the kitchen, focusing on the food. I tried my best to keep it in, but curiosity gets the best of me.
"What’s the meeting about?" I blurt.
"I’m meeting with Wonyoung-ssi" he says and my eyes widen with surprise.
"Really? Is she leaving?" I ask.
Taesan takes his time to transfer the food from the pot to a dish before giving me an answer.
"I reached out to talk to her. I told her to meet with me and that I’ll give her a reason to change her mind" he mumbles like that was the last thing he wanted to do.
I can’t believe he’s actually doing this...I can’t believe he’s listening to me.
"Really?" I whisper in awe and he mutters something under his breath.
"That’s good news, right? You will convince her to stay, right?" I ask quietly and Taesan passes the hot dish of porridge to me.
"Eat. It’s good for you and our pup" he says and I give him a grateful smile. I am full of excitement as I bring the plate closer to myself and spoon the meal.
"Eat slowly, it’s hot" Taesan brings a cup of water closer.
"Thank you for the meal" I say, bowing slightly before taking a small bite.
The taste explodes in my mouth, and I look up at Taesan with surprise. I didn’t know what to expect from his cooking, but this is really delicious.
The meal is simple, but the taste isn’t. How did he learn this?
"This-" I start to talk but Taesan shuts me up.
"Don’t talk with your mouth full, our pup shouldn’t learn bad habits from his mother" he says, pressing a napkin to my mouth and I swallow before speaking.
"This is really delicious" I exclaim and he chuckles, taking the seat next to me.
"Where did you learn to make this?" I ask, scooping another spoon of porridge. He has successfully made me forget about the meeting.
"I learned it all during Jaemin’s...pregnancy" he says and I stop eating. Everything crashes as I hold the spoon just above the porridge.
Oh.
"I hated the idea of becoming a father, but suddenly...Jaemin said he was having my pup" he continues to talk and I listen.
"It took me three seconds to change my mind and principles, I started researching...what should a pregnant omega eat, what sleeping position, what clothes...I was young and excited" the alpha says.
My omega whines at the position the alpha was put in. No wonder he cried when he learned that Sooin isn’t his...he loved her even before she was born.
She changed him without even existing.
"I’m sorry it turned out this way" I say quietly, completely dropping the spoon. My appetite has been ruined.
How can I make Jaemin pay for everything he did to Taesan?
"Hmm...I’m not sorry, I’m glad he left and I get to have you" the alpha gives me a sad smile.
"Sir, I’m sorry to interrupt, but your car is waiting" a guard of his comes into the kitchen and interrupts our moment.
"Wait long, my omega isn’t ready" Taesan says without looking at the man.
"I’ll be staying home today" I tell him and he eyes me carefully, "I’m not running, I promise" I add quickly, but it doesn’t ease him.
"I’ll see you later?" Taesan asks.
"You’ll see me always" I respond, I think that’s all he needs to hear, because the words seem to really ease the alpha.
"Always" he repeats, ruffles my hair and then leaves the kitchen.
Once he’s gone, I push the food away. The mention of Jaemin has ruined my appetite.
I return to Taesan’s room to pick up my phone. Choyeon ruined my morning. Jaemin ruined my breakfast. I don’t want anything else to ruin it further, so I dial my my best friend’s number to ask for his help.
"Minnie, I need your help" I announce and I am greeted by a moan.
"Minjae?" I ask.
"Hmm?" he responds and I pull the phone to check the number, "hmm right there" Minjae moans.
Oh my goddess...is he...?
"OH MINJAE" I yell and end the call, flopping on the bed and hiding my face in the sheets.
Is there any single sane person in my life?
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