"Thank you for coming to our new project launching party. I really appreciate it," Jaehyuk greeted everyone who came to the party. The launching event went smoothly without any problem.
"Congratulations for another successful project. Your luck has been doubled ever since you got married," Mr Yang, one of the investors, said. "Ah! I didn't see your partner around today since the launching event,"
"He decided not to join today's event," Jaehyuk said calmly.
"What a shame. I feel like he's a really strong supporter for you. You guys are really a good match. I wish you two a happy life," Mr Yang said. "It will be great if he can attend my daughter's wedding with you next year,"
"I'll try to make some time for it," Jaehyuk said.
"Thank you very much," Mr Yang said.
"I'll excuse myself," Jaehyuk said. After Jaehyuk walked away from Mr Yang, Yedam quickly walked toward Jaehyuk. "Who else I haven't greeted?"
"You've greeted almost everyone. Next will be Mr Joshua there. He's one of our loyal investor and for this project he acted as promoter as well," Yedam said as he checked the list on his tablet.
"Red Pine Legacy, isn't it?" Jaehyuk asked.
"Yes,"
"Alright. I'll greet him," Jaehyuk said.
"You should take a rest first if you're tired. You haven't stopped since the morning," Yedam said.
"I'm fine. I don't really need a rest now. I need to occupy myself and push the hardest I can. We worked hard for this project and I don't want it to go to waste," Jaehyuk said. "If you're tired, you can rest first. I'll take that tablet with me,"
"No. I'll accompany you," Yedam said. "I'm your secretary, remember?"
"Thanks, Secretary Bang," Jaehyuk said. He continued to greet every guest that attended the after party.
"After resigning, it seems like your husband is more comfortable not to attend an event like this huh? He is really living his best life I see. Not going to work but still having all the luxury. I envy him," Jaehyuk heard one of the board members, who is also one of his uncles, said. Yedam, who stood next to him, was about to say something. Jaehyuk took a deep breath before he turned to his uncle.
"My husband is a human. Who has a right to choose what he wants or what he doesn't want to. I can't force him to come to an event knowing that there's people like you who're very ready to talk shit about him right in front of his face and hurt his feelings. If he made his decision, I'll try to respect it. And I hope that you, who are also legally my family, respect it as well," Jaehyuk said. "And by the way. Try not to force the organizer to put your name in the guest list when you're not even getting invited. I really appreciate it if you can keep that in mind,"
"Did something happen between Asahi and Jaehyuk?" Hyunsuk suddenly whispered to Yedam after Jaehyuk left to greet more guests.
"Well. I'm not sure if I should tell you anything about them," Yedam said.
"Really?" Hyunsuk asked. "He looked miserable,"
"He did? I was actually surprised that he looked all fine even after Asahi left him-" Yedam just realized what he just said. "P-pretend that you didn't hear that,"
"I can't pretend. He left? When? Why?" Hyunsuk asked.
"I don't know. It's like a little more than a week ago, he came to the office with a straight face. He said that he couldn't even propose because Asahi left him," Yedam said. "But after that, he looked just fine. His works are still as efficient as always. This project, he handled it very well. That's why I wonder if Asahi really left him or something. Of if he really likes Asahi as much as he said he did. Because from what I see, he looked just fine. With or without Asahi,"
"You sure?" Hyunsuk asked. "He definitely looked miserable. Is it his aura? Pheromone?"
"I'm a Beta. So I can't tell that," Yedam said.
"I see. That's why," Hyunsuk nodded. "Why did he leave?"
"I don't know. Even Jaehyuk hyung has no idea why he left. He even paid the debt in full to Jaehyuk hyung. It's almost like they're going to end their contract," Yedam said.
"Even though he's pregnant?" Hyunsuk asked.
"How did you know about it?" Yedam is surprised that Hyunsuk knew about it. "Jaehyuk hyung hasn't announced it. Did Asahi tell you? Did you even meet Asahi?"
"Yeah. I met him more than a week ago. It was his first day of unemployment. He was on his way to buy groceries to prepare lunch boxes for you and Jaehyuk. He dropped by a cafe to eat something when Jaehyuk's aunt and her daughter saw him and talked bad about him and Jaehyuk like they always did. Asahi looked like he's about to explode, that's why I approached them to stop it from happening and chase Jaehyuk's aunt and cousin away," Hyunsuk said. "We had a chat while eating. I just noticed that he's pregnant because of his scent,"
"So you did meet him," Yedam said.
"Yeah. Maybe Jaehyuk's aunt's words affected him. But he questions if he really deserves to be with Jaehyuk and things. But then, I asked him if he's ready if Jaehyuk leaves him. And he didn't say anything. I told him if he's not ready, make Jaehyuk stay," Hyunsuk said. "But it seems like my words are quite harsh too for a pregnant Omega. That's why I decided to keep him company and drive him home. Other than that, he seemed fine that day. Did he leave after I sent him home?"
"Jaehyuk hyung told me that Asahi left the next day. So it's probably he left after he sent the lunchboxes to us," Yedam said.
"Wait! Am I the reason he left?" Hyunsuk asked.
"I don't know. But only Asahi knows the reasons anyway," Yedam said.
"But seriously. Seems like the two of them hurt each other a lot, emotionally," Hyunsuk said. "Keep your eyes on Jaehyuk. We didn't know what he'll do in this state,"
"He looked just fine to me," Yedam said. "It almost pissed me off thinking that everything he said about his feelings toward Asahi is just all talk. Asahi on the other hand, didn't really show any emotions so it's already expected that he might do things like this anyway,"
"Trust me, Yedam. You must keep your eyes on your Yoon Director, hm?" Hyunsuk asked.
"Even if you didn't ask me I still will. It's my job anyway," Yedam said.
The after event party goes smoothly as well. After the guest left the venue, Jaehyuk went back to the company building.
"Do you want me to drive you home?" Yedam asked.
"No need. I brought my car. And I have to drop by my parents house first," Jaehyuk said.
"So. I'll excuse myself first. See you tomorrow," Yedam said.
"Sure. Get home safely. You've worked hard," Jaehyuk saie. Yedam nodded before he left. Yedam was already inside the elevator when he realized that he didn't bring his phone with him.
"Ugh. How did I forget?" Yedam signed. He got back in and went to the floor where his office is to look for his phone. He left it on his table. Yedam heard something before he could leave. It came from Jaehyuk's office. Yedam walked slowly toward his boss's office. To his surprise, he saw Jaehyuk crying.
"Where are you Asahi? I miss you,"
It's probably the very first time Yedam ever saw Jaehyuk cry like that. Jaehyuk never cried for anyone or any reason. He thought that Jaehyuk was just fine even after Asahi left. But he was wrong. Hyunsuk is right. The Jaehyuk he's seeing right now is miserable. He is probably putting a mask over his sadness. To be professional. Not letting anyone bring him down even when he's definitely not in his best condition. And seeing Jaehyuk like this, Yedam is totally sure that his boss really treasure his husband a lot.
Even after Yedam reached home, he couldn't help but to think about it. He feels like he needs to find Asahi. He didn't do anything because Jaehyuk didn't ask him to. He said that he wanted to give Asahi time. But now Yedam is worried if Jaehyuk will keep forcing himself like that. Yedam took out his phone and dialed a number.
"Oh? Damie hyung,"
"Can you do me a favour, Doyoungie?"
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"The last location of his phone is at this place. A luxury apartment," Doyoung showed Yedam his tablet screen. "Isn't this the same Omega that your boss asked you to look into a few months ago? Did he get into trouble or something?"
"No. It's- I don't know if it's trouble or not. The two of them get married and things," Yedam said.
"Did he cheat?!" Doyoung asked in excitement.
"Why are you excited?"
"Why? I can't? Then why did you ask me to look into his location if he didn't cheat?" Doyoung asked. "Don't tell me he got kidnapped,"
"Don't be so dramatic, Kim Doyoung," Yedam said. "Can you get me the building address?"
"It's the Crystal Apartment Complex," Doyoung said.
"Crystal?" Yedam asked. He's pretty sure he knows someone who lives there. "Wait!"
"Most probably Watanabe Haruto," Doyoung said. Yedam nodded. Has Jaehyuk asked Haruto about it? Probably not. And Haruto has been very busy with his schedules too these days.
“Haruto, huh?” Yedam asked. “But isn't he busy these days?”
“Want me to look for it?” Doyoung offered.
“No thank you. I can look up for it myself,” Yedam stated.