Tensegrity

In the evening, a meeting between the Chairman and Executive Director Min took place for the first time in a long time. Perhaps it was because of the eldest stepson and the biological son who were sent early, madam seemed to be determined to take care of the one remaining son. Throughout the meal, madam keeps the buoyant mood for fear that the chairman might rebuke Director Min.

Perhaps thanks to that, the chairman did not nitpick at Director Min as usual. Instead, he took an interest in Jun-Kyung.

“Aren’t you short of pocket money?”

“I am not lacking at all because I am using Hyun-Seung’s card.”

“Really? Then what about the car?”

“I don’t have a car, but Hyun-Seung sends it to me whenever I need it.” Technically, it’s breaking the rule to use a company’s car for personal reasons, but who cares if it’s the owner’s son that does it?

“You don’t have a car? Why don’t you buy a car first? Do you want me to buy it for you?” The chairman looked down at Director Min and his wife.

“No. I did it on purpose because I thought he would cause an accident while driving by himself. Jun-Kyung has a more clumsy personality than he looks, so he often gets hurt inside the house.” Director Min, as always, spoke in his deep voice. Jun-Kyung stared intensely at Executive Director Min.‘Do you really have to talk about it?’

He must have noticed the unspoken message, so Director Min ask back, “Why?” as if he didn’t know.

“How did you get hurt?” The chairman asked.

“Sometimes he gets bruises from falling off the sofa, and he gets cramps while swimming. I literally can’t take my eyes off him for a second.”

The chairman and his wife look at Jun-Kyung at the same time.

“I can’t believe you got a cramp while swimming. That’s close. It’s not safe to drive alone.” The chairman chipped in.

“Yes, you have to be careful.” madam also agreed.

As the two of them give serious advice, Jun-Kyung could not say anything other than yes.

No one in this seat seems to remember that Jun-Kyung was a former bodyguard and a driver. They’re not unintelligent people, so they probably haven’t forgotten. How can attitudes and treatment change just like that? As expected, it was another day for Jun-Kyung to be the one feeling embarrassed.

The culprit, who turned the arrow of concern to Jun-Kyung, raised the corners of his mouth.

 

1. Exhibition

Jun-Kyung didn’t feel so good in the shower every morning. The bruises that appeared before faded, but now it was more of a stomach problem. Although he drastically reduced his exercise and avoided overeating, the abdominal muscles naturally softened and a low hill was formed overall.

He did a regular check-up, ultrasound and blood tests and received a small picture of the bump. The ultrasound picture is kept in a personal journal.

When he first heard about the parenting diary, he was a little terrified. It wasn’t something he could ignore because various examination results, expected dates, etc needed to be recorded, so he thought of it as a training log and recorded it meticulously. It is better to take care of the body thoroughly.

“The fetus is small compared to average. However, it is growing well with no problems. As for the blood results…let’s see.”

The attending physician, who was looking at the chart, glanced at Jun-Kyung. “Is it because the father keeps a good bite? Hormone levels are much higher than expected. It’s good this way so you don’t have to take medicine.”

Jun-Kyung’s ears went red all at once. There were some reddish marks near the belly. Still, it wasn’t that obvious to connect the dots like that.

“I often get bitten by bugs because of living near the mountain.”

“If a bug that is nearly 2 meters tall appears in downtown Seoul, the military should be dispatched. Why, do you want me to report it to the Ministry of National Defense?”

“……No.”

He was just trying to make excuses. Anyway, it is a powerful bug that can’t be controlled by police or pest control companies.

Anyway, the doctor is annoying. Except for the fact that the doctor is a bit more talkative with omega, Jun-Kyung wonders if the doctor is similar to Executive Director Min. Considering that the chairman is also similar, it may be a characteristic of Alpha.

The hormonal dose was reduced by more than half. The doctor said to cut it off next week if the level remains the same next week. The top doctor in a famous hospital and yet the most relaxed doctor ever sent Jun-Kyung to the front of the elevator.

“When are we going to see the Executive Director Min? Although it is scientifically believed that alpha and omega influence each other’s hormone levels, in such a short period of time? This can be a research study. I’ll have to ask in detail about how he bites each night. Come back again. In the past, every time you were tested, he came together, but now he doesn’t come anymore?”

“Haha…he’s busy.” Can this be reported as sexual harassment?

The hospital elevator was slow and crowded as usual.

“You dressed well, but changed it to something softer for shoes. You know, the kind that old people wear. You have to think about joints rather than fashion.”

The attending physician, who looked up and down Jun-Kyung’s outfit, even made meticulous nagging. Jun-Kyung wore a jacket over a loose knit sweater that covered his belly with a stretchy cotton pants and loafers.

If he had no other plans today, he would have been wearing a hoodie and sneakers. Instead of explaining, Junkyung repeatedly hit the elevator button that had already been pressed.

“After having a baby, the hormone level will go up, so the second baby depends on Executive Director Min’s ability. Still, you are a man, so be careful about having siblings. I am busy so off you go.”

He’ll have to tell the Executive Director Min to do something about the doctor whether that’d be dipping him in the Han River or sprinkling him in the sea of Inchon. After suffering for a long time, Jun-Kyung was finally able to escape from the ridicule of the doctor.

‘Is that doctor also like this to other patients?’ 

Jun-Kyung shook his head at the doctor’s excessive interest and headed to the entrance of the hospital on the first floor. The driver, who was informed that the check-up was over, came and guided him to the VIP parking lot on the ground floor. The car navigation system was designated at a famous complex in Yeouido instead of Director Min’s home.

“I heard it’s going to be held at the hotel gallery.” Jun-Kyung reviewed the invitation he received.

Three days ago, a gift from Si-Eun Lee arrived at the address of Executive Director Min. The recipient was Jun-Kyung. When he opened it, he found a baby rattle and shoes with the luxury brand logo on it. Along with the pregnancy congratulations card, there was also an invitation to the exhibition.

“You don’t have to go.”

Executive Director Min told him not to go. Jun-Kyung was just going to send a basket of flowers to the exhibition, but got a call from his mother-in-law asking him to go with her. She wanted to have Jun-Kyung say hi to her friends in advance.

Director Min could not say anything to madam’s suggestion. If Jun-Kyung went with madam, he didn’t have much to worry about, so he said yes.

[If anything happens, call me right away.]

Even after leaving for work, Executive Director Min sent a message to make sure he’s okay.

[I am sending a message because I am in a meeting. What did the hospital say?]

Can he do something else during the meeting? Was he originally the type to do other things? 

If this is a morning meeting, it would be a briefing session with Executive Vice President Min who is in charge of technology. How would the employees feel in front of the presentation prepared with all their heart and soul?

[It went well. I’m going to stop taking hormones next week.]

[That’s a relief. Where are you now?]

Jun-Kyung repeated what he said this morning before Hyun-Seung Min left for work such as a meeting with madam later and meeting her friends. He also ran down what happens at the doctor’s office and what the doctor’s order was.

Jun-Kyung has a strange feelings. It feels as if a very powerful bug will suddenly appear in Yeouido, ignoring all of today’s schedules?

[You don’t have to come.] Jun-Kyung texted.

[Why do you say that?]

[I feel like you are coming.]

The reply, which arrived as soon as the reading mark appeared, was silent this time. Hyun-Seung Min must have been thinking about how he would cut the company.

[What should I do if I hear that the company has been neglected because of me?*Crying Emoji*]

It’s a difficult topic to approach comfortably, so there’s no choice but to use aegyo at the end of the sentence as a survival charm. He only did it to angry superiors when he made a mistake, but he believed it would work well for Executive Director Min. Again, there was no immediate response.

‘He must be focusing on the meeting again.’

Jun-Kyung didn’t take it seriously that the read mark disappeared. Since he was attending the exhibition, he opened an app for web surfing to find out about the world of art in advance.

Bzzt. Bzzt.

Suddenly a phone call came.

A private phone call during a meeting! The company has a lot of eyes. In particular, if the employees knew that Hyun-Seung Min, who is famous for being cold and scary, was doing something else during the meeting and even called him, it was obvious that various rumors would circulate. Jun-Kyung really hates it, but he can’t help but answer it.

“Hello.”

ㅡ Why are you answering it so late?

He only thought about it for about 10 seconds, but it’s true.

“Sorry. But why did you call?”

Without giving him a chance to say anything else, Jun-Kyung quickly got to the business and tried to finish it.

ㅡ The message you sent earlier. The one with the crying emoji.

Jun-Kyung didn’t know that there would be people who dared to explain it with their mouth. He was stunned for a moment, not knowing what to say.

ㅡ Are you crying now?

“Yes? No?”

ㅡ Then why did you send such a sign?

“Ah…” Jun-Lyung sighed deeply.

What is the problem with the Executive Director Min? Is he lacking in social skills or am I the one with the problem? Or maybe he really is stupid. He is being mean by having Jun-Kyung actually explain it.

Whatever the intention is, it doesn’t match with the personality that Jun-Kyung usually saw and grasped. If he is born with an aura that attracts people even standing still, Jun-Kyung wonders if he should even move out of consideration for ordinary members of society who must be conscious of him.

ㅡ Jun-Kyung? Are you listening?

“Yes. I sent it without much thought. Otherwise, I think the tone will be too stiff.”

— Does that mean it has nothing to do with your current emotional state?

“Not at all. The reason for writing it that way was to…..add a little bit of cuteness.”